Men’s B vs Sleaford (HOME)
Saturday 7 November 2026
Score 12-2; shot aggregate 81-63
Another excellent result for the B team. Well done everyone.
Two rinks skipped by Keith Nix and Joe Mellon won by 24-12, Keith’s rink getting the scratchcards by virtue of winning more ends during the game.
Keith’s rink (Steve B, Nick and Mark B) started strongly, riding their good fortune, to build a 17-5 lead and maintained their advantage to win 24-12 by scoring a ‘4’ on the last end.
Joe’s rink (Mike C, Sean H for his first game, and Ron M) built steadily throughout, helped by a sequence of 4, 4, 2 from the eleventh end to give them a convincing lead.
Graham S (with John S, Roger C – ‘Spike’ and Steve W) won a tight game 19-18; they went ahead several times, only for Sleaford to catch or pass them, and held on at the end to win by one shot.
Jim’s rink (Pete S, Les F and Barry W) trailed 7-19 but found their form over the closing ends to limit their loss to 14-21.
Next game is a top-of-the-table clash with Boston A on 22nd November. Please tick off your names on the board in good time.
Our policy is that we are looking to include as many bowlers as we can in the B team during the season, also bringing in new names, so if your name isn’t on the next sheet, rest assured, we haven’t forgotten about you.
Steve B
Men’s A vs Spalding Lightning (Away)
Saturday 7th November 2026
Score 13-1 Shot Aggregate 73-54
A visit to Long Sutton the home of Spalding Lightning is always a daunting prospect, therefore for Boston to come away with 13 of the 14 points available was an excellent result. This was no runaway victory; on most rinks it was a hard slog for the first half of the game with surges coming from both teams in the second half of the game with Boston prevailing on three rinks and managing a draw on the fourth. This result takes Boston A to the top of Lincs Men’s South League on shot difference.
Top rink went to Martin Tomlin’s rink (with Matt Wilkinson, Karl Pick and Aiden Brickles) who dropped two shots on the first end and then were never behind again, although the Lightning’s were snapping at their heels for most of the match, they surged ahead in the final third of the match to win 22–12.
Paul Flatters playing with (Ian Clark, Andy Dunnington and Mark Robinson) got off to a good start and by the 7th end were 10-2 in front, then the Lightning’s rallied and by the 20th end were 15-16 in front. Boston managed a single shot off the last end to claim a hard-fought draw 16-16.
Nathan Dunnington playing with (Keith Swain, Dave Gill and Keith Tointon) were involved in a very tight battle for the entire game. The Lightning’s dopped 3 shots on end 15 and 2 on end 17 which virtually made up the entire winning margin. The final score being 18-12.
Graham Wilkinson playing with (Richard Allam, Mike Rymer and Rod West) swept into an early lead and maintained roughly a 10-shot margin for most of the game, then in the last 2 ends the Lightnings rallied and reduced the lead to 3 shots the final score being 17-14
The next match is at home to Boston B on Sunday 22nd November who currently are second in the Lincs Men’s South League.
The unbeaten start ended abruptly for the Over 60’s B team on Thursday when they faced a strong Lincoln A team who were looking for their first win of season. We managed a win on one rink to go down 12 – 2 (96 – 60 aggregate) but have still managed to hold onto second position in the early season table.
Alan Batchelor’s rink of Wayne Smith, Graham Taylor and Keith Wilson had a early setback when conceding a six on the third end but then fought back to 11 all at the eleventh end. They were 16 – 11 down but then picked up a seven, four and two on last five ends for a fine 24 – 20 victory over John Wither’s rink.
On rink 4 Keith Nix with Cliff Collin, Colin Louth and Ronnie Moore battled hard against Mick Thompson’s set but after being just two shots behind after the 14th end the opposition finished strongly to win 22 – 15.
Anthony Tabor, John Saunders, Roger Cook and skip Trevor Coulson faced Steve Derby’s rink and put in a fighting performance and were 12 all with four ends to play but finally went down 19 – 15.
On rink 6 Ian Pryke’s set with lead Ronnie Walden, John Millership and Mel Maddison had a very tough match against a strong rink skipped by Kevin Lewis. They were behind throughout and lost 35 – 6.
We now look forward to our next match away to Boston A on 19th November.
Mixed League v Sleaford 18/10/20206
Great team effort today against an experienced Sleaford Mixed league side who played very well on there own green. Thank you very much to Mike Cornish – Keith Swain – Sandra Tebbs – Margaret Gardner – Elaine Edmunds who came in to support the team as this fixture clashed with the Egham and a Weekenders fixture. We lost (90-53) 3 rinks to 1 with Keith Swain – Mike Cornish – Sandra Tebbs – Jo Sharp winning the top rink.
Thank you everyone for supporting BIBC. Our next match is at home to Spalding Lightning on Sunday 15th November 2026.
Trudy Bates v Stamford Away 14th October Score 58-58
Well done ladies. Not an easy task playing at Stamford and bringing away 7 points each. Two rinks winning Sue Simpson-Shaw with Cathy, Pam and Petrine winning 19-9. Carol Dowse subbing for Sue Hoyles won 16-12. Thank you to Anita and Debbie for subbing today. Next game Thursday 29th October away.
Sandra
Men’s A vs Sleaford (Home)
Sunday 11th October 2026
Score 14-0 Shot Aggregate 120-55
A very good result for the team in their first home game of the season. Boston came out of the blocks very fast and immediately took a commanding lead on all but one rink. Sleaford managed to rally on one rink but could not quite manage to pull back the early deficit. In summary this was an excellent all round team effort culminating in a maximum points win.
Martin Tomlin’s rink (with Matt Wilkinson, Karl Pick and Mark Robinson) got off to a flying start and by the 15th end were 26-9 in front. Then Sleaford rallied and began to pull it back with the final score being 28-22.
Paul Flatters playing with (Richard Allam, Den Ellis and Graham Wilkinson) got off to a good solid start and were always in control. The game was in reality quite close, but it was really decided over just three ends, where they picked up 5 shots and 6 shots twice with the final score being 28-13.
Nathan Dunnington playing with (Andy Dunnington, Keith Swain and Rod West) were involved in initially the tightest rink of all, being behind for the first 4 ends, then it being nip and tuck until the 12th end before finally surging ahead to win 23-12.
The top rink was Matt Whyers (Dave Allen, Ian Middlemast and Mark Brown). This was an absolute tour de force and they absolutely demolished the opposition 41-8. This was a magnificent effort. Well done lads!
Men’s B vs Grantham (AWAY)
Saturday 10 October 2026
Score 2-12; shot aggregate, 98-50
Grantham away was always going to be a real test for us and so it proved. Still, to take two points was pretty much what we thought was possible beforehand.
Congratulations to Keith N’s rink (Mike C, Freddie H and Steve W) who won well against Matt Lever, 20-12, after starting well to be 7-0 up before being pegged back to 9-10.
The other rinks all found bowling on Grantham’s carpet tricky, losing 11-26 (Les F’s rink), 11-31 (Jim G’s) and 8-29 (Graham S’s). There were moments when the rink scores were close and we were competing well, but even when shots were held Grantham’s skips took them out repeatedly.
Thanks to those who travelled to Grantham to play. We were pleased to field nine bowlers this time who didn’t play in the last round, particularly Freddie and Jack H, and Roger Cook (aka ‘Spike’) who made his debut at this level.
Next up, it’s the game at Long Sutton against Spalding on 24 October. Look out for the team sheet which should be on the board Tuesday 13 October, am.
Steve B
Over 60’s B v Spalding Lightning away
Our second away game of the season and we came away with another fine victory this time by 12 – 2 (76 – 65) and become unlikely early season leaders of Lincolnshire South Division.
Once again our top rink was skipped by Keith Nix aided by Cliff Collin, Colin Louth and Ronnie Moore who led all the way for a convincing 25 – 15 win.
Many thanks to A Team squad player Ian Smith for stepping in and with Ron Walden, debutant Roger (Spike) Cook and Kevin Rockall had a brilliant 17 – 14 victory. 14 – 4 down after 12 ends but they stook together and plugged away to win nine out of the last ten ends.
Alan Batchelor with Anthony Tabor, another debutant John Saunders and Keith Wilson had a tight game throughout and after going 13 – 8 down at 15 ends pulled back for a narrow 15 – 14 win – very well done!
Disappointingly Team Captain Pete Sharman’s rink with skip Neil Harrison, John Stray and Ken Bainbridge could not complete a clean sweep despite leading 18 – 9 at 15 ends. They somehow contrived to drop 13 shots in next five ends and lost 22 – 19.
A great win and we now face Lincoln A at home in our next match on Thursday 22nd October.
Men’s B vs Stamford B (HOME)
Saturday 26 September 2026
Score 14-0; shot aggregate, 99-45
An outstanding start to our season, winning all rinks and having a big advantage in the shot aggregate. Well done, everyone.
Many thanks to those who came into the squad over the last week to fill gaps, Mike R, Barry W, Jim G and, on Saturday morning, Steve W. Our two young bowlers, Harry A and Freddie K, also both had good games in this company.
The star rink was Graham S’s (with Cliff C, Harry A and Mick H) who were never under pressure, winning 33-6.
Mike R’s rink (John S, Steve W and Mel M) led 9-6 after a closely fought start to the game, then pulled away to win 27-10.
Jim Gott (playing with Mike E, John M and Barry W) got off to a strong start to lead 18-3, and won 20-13 as Stamford rallied towards the end.
Derek S’s rink (Steve B, Freddie K and Rob D) started well to lead 13-4, but Stamford came back strongly to be 16-16 with one end to go; winning the last end gave us the game 19-16.
The next match is against Grantham, away, on 10 October; the team sheet should be on the board by 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday 29th September.
Steve B
Over 60’s B v Sleaford away
The Over 60’s B team travelled to Sleaford for their first game in the Lincolnshire South Division and came away with a very good 10 – 4 (79 – 66 aggregate) victory.
Top rink comprising Cliff Collin, debutant Wayne Smith who have an excellent game, Ronnie Moore and skipped by Keith (Scarface) Nix won 25 – 12.
The other winning rink saw lead Ronnie Walden in fine form and together with John Millership, Mel Maddison and skip Ian Pryke (also making his debut) won 22 – 14.
Trev Coulson, Graham Taylor, Keith Wilson and Alan Batchelor had a very tight game being neck and neck until before having four ends without scoring but only lost 16 – 12.
Team Captain Pete Sharman with skip Neil Harrison, John Stray and Ken Bainbridge were leading 13 – 6 after nine ends but then failed to score for six ends before pulling back to also lose by just four shots 24 – 20.
A good all-round performance and great start in what will no doubt be a tough league for the only B team in the Division.
Next game is away to Spalding Lightening on Thursday 8th October.
Men’s A vs Stamford A (Away)
Sunday 27th September 2026
Score 11-3; Shot Aggregate, 77-64
A very good start to the season with the team under the new captaincy of Andy Dunnington. Stamford fielded a strong team and it was a tough, very tight game with Boston getting off to a slow start on most rinks but, gradually pulling it back to come within 2 shots of getting all 14 points. Well done to everyone.
The top rink was Martin Tomlin’s (with Matt Wilkinson, Steve Wilkinson and Mark Robinson). This game was nip and tuck for the first 12 ends with the scored tied, then they won the next seven ends each by one shot, ultimately winning 19-12.
Alex Tomlin playing with (Karl Pick, Paul Flatters and Joe Mellon) got off to a very slow start by end 14 they were 5-17 down but, fought back and were level pegging at 19-19 with one end to play. The final score being 19-20. So near lads! but a great effort.
Nathan Dunnington playing with (Ian Middlemast, Andy Dunnington and Dave Allen) after the first 3 ends were always in control and confidently won 20-13.
Graham Wilkinson’s rink (Mike Rymer, Keith Swain and Richard Allam) fought hard throughout game, never being in front and at one point 6 points adrift, ultimately grinding the opposition down and getting a draw 19-19.
The next match is at home to Sleaford on Sunday 11th October
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