As the 2026 season has now begun, follow our page below for updates on all things bowling!
Whether you are an existing member or wish to try the sport, all are welcome to attend our hat nights on Tuesday at 7pm, or afternoons on Thursday at 2pm. Kemnay Social & Bowling Club (hereafter; KBC) was established in 1923 and has continued to be a staple of the Kemnay community not only because of the popular Bowling Green, but also due to the Social side of the club - a fully licensed bar resu
09/06/2026
There were 13 dedicated bowlers who attended the June Medal tonight. Last week was sadly cancelled due to the weather and for a while, tonight looked like it might end up the same! However, despite the dark clouds, it did stay dry for us.
Well done to Richard Johnston and Lorraine Fox, who had a mammoth winning score of +28.
The Benachie League continues tomorrow evening, with a home game against Pitmedden.
07/06/2026
FRANK REID PAIRS - WINNERS
Congratulations to Arthur Wiseman and Mark Hay for winning today’s Frank Reid Pairs. They beat Cate Stewart and Sylvia Wood in the final, with a score of 11-1.
Thank you to all members who assisted throughout the day, it did stay dry in the end, if a little blustery at times!
06/06/2026
FRANK REID PAIRS
Tomorrow, 10 pairs take to the Green for the Frank Reid Pairs. It’s 10am for a 10.30am start. The teams are as follows:-
SECTION A
Arthur Wiseman & Mark Hay
Margaret Johnston & Pam Grant
Bill Nicol & Stevie Fox
Linda Grant & Les Milne
Francie Whyte & Lorraine Fox
SECTION B
Elaine Mitchell & Steve Law
John Daniel & Richard Johnston
Stevie Summers & John Kinsella
Cate Stewart & Sylvia Wood
Roy Lingard & Lee Aitken
Here’s hoping it stays dry! 🤞
Kemnay produced a strong all-round performance to secure a convincing 65-38 victory over Newmachar.
The Kemnay side set the tone early, with Kieran, Michael and Andy recording an impressive 20-12 win. Sean, Mark and Lee were involved in the closest contest of the eveining, narrowly going down 10-9 in a tight encounter.
Further success followed as Siobhan, Stevie Summers and Stevie Fox controlled their rink to claim an 18-9 victory, while Graham Coutts, Roy Lingard and Ewan Fraser completed the scoring with a dominant 18-7 win.
Winning on three of the four rinks and posting a 27-shot overall advantage, Kemnay ran out deserved winners by 65 shots to 38.
Attention now turns to Scottish competition action tonight.
At Kemnay, Sylvia Wood takes on Anne Cheyne in the Senior Singles, while at Kintore, the rink of Sean Aitken, Billy Thom, Ewan Fraser and Liam Thom face Westhill in the Semi-Final.
Both games get underway at 7pm and any support for our players would be greatly appreciated.
Good luck to everyone involved!
01/06/2026
A quieter start to the week at the club, however we do host the Scottish Mixed Pairs semi-finals this evening.
There is no Craigie Ladies match this week, but tomorrow night is medal night, 7pm start and open to all members.
And finally, this week’s Benachie League match on Wednesday is away to Newmachar.
Scottish ladies ties begin tomorrow.
Singles - Zoe Hay takes on Lucy Willox (Harlaw) at Harlaw at 10am.
Pairs - Elaine Mitchell and Sylvia Wood are up against Carol Johnston and Cheryl North (Harlaw) at Kemnay at 10am.
Triples - Linda Grant, Amanda Hay and Anne Cheyne take on Lorraine Milne, Mary Bain and Shirley Christie (Ellon) at Rothienorman at 10am.
Will any of them make it to semi finals in the afternoon?
Stuck in ladies!
26/05/2026
KBC SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Are you a local business looking for advertising space?
We have advertising board space around our green for a very affordable annual fee. The initial payment of £180.00 includes the purchase of the board itself, with the annual fee reducing thereafter.
Costs are offsetable from your tax, so it is really a minimal outlay, with an outreach to all club members, visitors to the club from other local clubs near and far, and those from further afield during league matches or while we undertake hosting duties.
For details, please contact our Treasurer, Amanda Hay:
Email – [email protected] or Tel – 07762 255542
24/05/2026
A busy week ahead at the club, with the first part as follows:-
Monday - TOP 5 v Harlaw
Tuesday - CRAIGIE LADIES v Tarves/Belhelvie
Wednesday - BENACHIE LEAGUE v Kintore
All home games with a 7pm start, so come along to support the teams or if you simply wish to find out more, pop in past. Tuesday night is also our weekly hat night, 7pm start. All welcome.
23/05/2026
Latest league table for ADLBA Friday mixed triples. We seem to be doing quite well so far.
Maximum Points for A&K
Inverurie vs. A&K Triples
Away from home - Roy Lingard, Arthur Wiseman, Michael Williams - won 27-3
At home - Jim Duffus, Andy Morrison, Sean Aitken
Won 12-11