Kent Domestic / National Singles Competition 2026/27

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Kent Domestic / National Singles Competition

Sunday 11th October 2026 – Ashford Indoor Bowls Club

Kent hosted the 2026 Domestic/National Singles Competition on Sunday 11th October at Ashford Indoor Bowls Club. A total of 76 players entered the tournament, with all matches played over nine ends.

Main Competition – Semi‑Finals

Michael Doorey (Offham) vs Jody Frampton (Hamstreet) Final Score: 11–3 to Jody Frampton (After eight ends; final end not played)

Tim Harwood (Tunbury) vs Danny Hogben (Tunbury) Final Score: 7–6 to Danny Hogben (After nine ends)

Plate Competition – Semi‑Finals

Chris Bull (Hawkinge) vs Brian Jarvis (Sheppey) Final Score: 9–8 to Chris Bull (After nine ends)

Marion Fry (West Kingsdown) vs Lesley Dack (Detling) Final Score: 7–6 to Marion Fry (After nine ends)

Main Final

Jody Frampton vs Danny Hogben Both players reached the final for the second consecutive year. Final Score: 9–2 to Jody Frampton (After eight ends; final end not played)

Plate Final

Chris Bull vs Marion Fry Final Score: 11–4 to Chris Bull (After eight ends; final end not played)

Acknowledgements

Kent County SMBA extends its thanks to:

• Amber Gardner – Filming both the Plate and Main finals

• Heather Harwood – Completing the scorecards throughout the day

• Thomas Constable – Running and organising the competition

• Umpires: Trevor Apps, Rod Wynn and Dave Long – Umpiring and also playing on the day

• All volunteers – Assisting with venue setup and tidy‑up

• Ashford Indoor Bowls Club – Hosting the tournament