Local News - Oakley Bowling Club, Malshanger, Basingstoke

FESTIVE FUN BEGINS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

FESTIVE FUN BEGINS AT OAKLEY BC Saturday evening saw the Club's festive activities begin well, with many christmas jumpers on display a...

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Posted: 13 Dec 25

GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

With our Christmas events coming up shortly. it is brilliant that we have been able to double the capacity of our bar display units. A bi...

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Posted: 8 Dec 25

DI TAKES OVER

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Oakley Bowling Club's AGM saw Immediate Past President Norman Frost install Diane Yarrall the Club's Ladies' Secretary, as our P...

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Posted: 2 Dec 25

RIC BOWS OUT

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

President Ric's final weekend in office saw Oakley competing in both the Ambler/Fuller trophy (two teams) at Loddon Vale IBC and the Mor...

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Posted: 30 Nov 25

BH MINI TOUR

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Friday saw 21 members returning from an enjoyable 5 days at the Dorset Resort where they were part of a Bowls Hampshire touring group of 51....

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Posted: 16 Nov 25

THREE OUT OF THREE

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

The weekend saw three Oakley teams competing in tournaments for outdoor teams. Saturday evening saw the "B" team of Diane Yarrall,...

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Posted: 3 Nov 25

SPOOKY EVENING AT OAKLEY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Ghosts, witches - not seen often at Oakley - so well done to those members who dressed up to celebrate Halloween at last night's social ...

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Posted: 1 Nov 25

WHO STOLE THE TOP DRESSING

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Who stole the top dressing? It was still there on Saturday

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Posted: 25 Oct 25

FUN MUSIC QUIZ

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Another super social evening run by Liz and Dave A good turnout, a great music quiz and we were well looked after by our new bar volunteers

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Posted: 25 Oct 25

PREPARING FOR 2026

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Yesterday afternoon saw our contractors descend on the green to carry out the end of season work necessary to ensure the green continues in ...

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Posted: 8 Oct 25

FOURS WIN AS RUTH ROLLS BACK TIME

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Over the weekend, at Yateley, Diane Yarrall, Wendy Aherne, Ruth Bown and Janie Vickers comfortably beat Fleet United bo be crowned the North...

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Posted: 14 Sep 25

DODGING THE RAIN

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

With the rain hammering down before breakfast, it seemed unliikely that today's Drawn Fours would happen. Oakley members are, however, h...

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Posted: 10 Sep 25

ALL CHANGE AT OAKLEY FINALS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

The Oakley finals held yesterday saw all titles change hands with Sean Lassman narrowly missing out on a treble, last achieved in 2001. On a...

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Posted: 8 Sep 25

CLUB TOUR - WHEN SALLY MET LOUIS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Yesterday evening, 40 Oakley tourists returned from the annual tour, this year to Weston-Super-Mare. We stayed at the York Hotel, a stones t...

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Posted: 6 Sep 25

HAMPSHIRE FINISH RUNNERS UP

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Yesterday, at the Aviva National Championships at a showery Leamington Spa, Oakley's Mary Varndell and Sue Dixon were part of the Hampsh...

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Posted: 30 Aug 25

BASINGSTOKE TITLE FOR RIC AND BOB

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Congratulations to Ric Newson and Bob Goodyear who on Saturday afternoon at Kingsclere beat Alton Social's Alan Penfold and Eric Phillip...

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Posted: 25 Aug 25

YESTERDAY WENT WELL

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

The day began well at Hook BC, with Wendy Aherne, Diane Yarrall, Sue Dixon and Janie Vickers beating Old Basing to reach the fina...

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Posted: 25 Aug 25

BOWLS AT ITS BEST

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

BOWLS AT ITS BEST Brilliant sunshine, great company and good bowling. all were present as we staged our Acorn singles competition, open to...

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Posted: 24 Aug 25

NO JOY FOR ALICE AT NATIONALS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

The 2025 National Finals proved disappointing for Alice Lovett. Having qualified to represent Hampshire in both the Junior Singles and Pairs...

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Posted: 24 Aug 25

ALICE AT NATIONALS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

ALICE AT NATIONALS Well done Alice Lovett, who last weekend, at Banister Park, reached the final of the County Junior (Under 24) Si...

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Posted: 9 Aug 25

GOLDEN GIRLS AND COUNTY OVER 60s

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

It was not to be on Wednesday morning for Sue Dixon and Janie Vickers. Playing at Banister Park and looking to lift the Golden Girls titl...

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Posted: 9 Aug 25

A DISAPPOINTING 72 HOURS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

A DISAPPOINTING 72 HOURS The last 72 hours have not been successful ones for our ladies. Following a narrow defeat for Sue Dixon and Janie ...

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Posted: 9 Aug 25

LADIES OUTSHINE THE MEN

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

OAKLEY LADIES OUTSHINE THE MEN After our ladies win.earlier in the week at Basingstoke Town, our men travelled there, on Thursday ...

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Posted: 27 Jul 25

ANOTHER BUSY DAY FOR OAKLEY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

ANOTHER BUSY DAY FOR OAKLEY Member's thoughts yesterday morning were with our triple of Janie Vickers, Sue Dixon and Alice Love...

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Posted: 27 Jul 25

GOOD TWO DAYS FOR OAKLEY LADIES

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Yesterday Oakley Ladies travelled to Howard Park for the NHWBA Gazette Cup (Three triples) and in a tense and tight contest emerged winners ...

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Posted: 22 Jul 25

LADIES SUCCESSES

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Congratulations to Sue Dixon and Janie Vickers who, yesterday, beat Pyestock to reach the County quarter finals of the Golden Girls competit...

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Posted: 19 Jul 25

HANTS AND BERKS & OPEN DAY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

A busy morning on Sunday for Oakley saw our men’s team losing to Basingstoke Town in the semi final of the Hants and Berks Cup. Played...

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Posted: 14 Jul 25

HANTS AND BERKS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

On Friday night Oakley BC travelled to Andover for the quarter final of the Cup. The green was very fast, with even regular indoor p...

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Posted: 1 Jul 25

NAIL BITER IN AREA FINAL

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Yesterday's County Triples Area Final was so close. On a very quick green at Farnborough, Oakley after 6 ends led Basingstoke Town by 8...

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Posted: 1 Jul 25

GOOD FEW DAYS FOR THE LADIES

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Congratulations to Carol Phillips and Laura Butler. Playing last night at Fleet United in the new Bowls England Foundation Pairs Competition...

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Posted: 26 Jun 25

FUN WEEKEND

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Members let their hair down at lSaturday nights Retro Games Night when Dave and Liz Cosgrove led us through our favourite games from the pas...

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Posted: 23 Jun 25

OAKLEY OLDIES OUTBOWLED

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

After winning their first two matches in the Tony Allcock Trophy, Oakley's Over 60s team came down to earth with a bump, on S...

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Posted: 16 Jun 25

CONGRATULATIONS ALICE LOVETT

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Following the news last week that Alice had been selected for the 2025 England junior international squad we all hoped that she would perfo...

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Posted: 10 Jun 25

COUNTY MIXED TOP CLUB

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

There were few expectations of a win for Oakley against Cove in this morning's County Mixed Top Club and when our two singles players f...

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Posted: 8 Jun 25

LAURA INTO FINAL

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Congratulations to Laura Butler who, on Friday, at Aldershot Underwood won her four matches in the Dolly Anstey trophy (2 Bowls, 15 ends) to...

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Posted: 8 Jun 25

SO CLOSE IN TOP CLUB

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Just as last year, Thursday'ss Top Club match against Basingstoke Town went to the wire, but this time it was the Town that sneaked the ...

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Posted: 26 May 25

KIND WEATHER FOR OPEN DAY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

The better than forecast weather meant we had a good number of visitors for our Open Day, with 10 signing up and others indicating they may ...

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Posted: 26 May 25

TONY ALLCOCK TROPHY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Yesterday evening's clash at Andover in the Tony Allcock trophy was almost a meeting of old friends. So many players in both teams play ...

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Posted: 26 May 25

CLUB DRAWN PAIRS AND BE DOUBLE RINK

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

GOOD WEATHER, GOOD BOWLING Sunday was a busy day with the first of our one-day competitions held, in sunny weather, played at Malshanger. T...

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Posted: 19 May 25

ALICE REACHES BANISTER

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Well done Alice Lovett as, on Sunday at Alton BC, she transferred her indoor form to the outdoors by qualifying for the County quarter final...

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Posted: 13 May 25

LAST END DECIDER IN TONY ALLCOCK

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

After 11 ends in today's match, Oakley held a commanding 16 shot lead over Hook and, with stormy weather very close, hopes were high ...

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Posted: 13 May 25

ALICE IN JOHNS AND WALKER

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Congratulations to Alice Lovett who has been selected to skip for Hampshire in the Johns Trophy match against Berkshire so maintaining the C...

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Posted: 11 May 25

ANOTHER SUPER SOCIAL EVENING

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Thanks to our Social Committee for putting on such an enjoyable Cheese and Wine event last evening. Five wines, supplied by Majestic, were m...

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Posted: 11 May 25

CLUB WELCOMES HAMPSHIRE JUNIORS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

We were delighed to host team manager Gary Lovett and the Hampshire Junior squad as they continued their preparations for the 2025 White ...

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Posted: 5 May 25

OFF WE GO

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

After all the hard work preparing the green and pavilion for the new season it was so good to have a large turnout of members and warm weath...

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Posted: 22 Apr 25

CHAMPION AGAIN

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Oakley's congratulations to Alice Lovett who last night comprehensively beat Lorraine Slater of Banister Park to retain the County W...

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Posted: 15 Apr 25

NEW CARPET IN PLACE

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

As we approach the start of the outdoor bowls season, members have been busy completing improvements to the pavilion. Earlier in the year...

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Posted: 15 Apr 25

SECOND NATIONAL FINAL FOR ALICE

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

After an early morning semi final win over England international Rebecca Wilgress, Alice Lovett was involved in a close final of the Nationa...

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Posted: 5 Apr 25

CONGRATULATIONS ALICE

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

The club's congratulations go to Alice Lovett who, at the weekend, along with her dad, Gary, retained the County Mixed Pairs title. A...

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Posted: 25 Mar 25

CRAIC AT TEST VALLEY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Thanks go to our Social Committee and to Janie for arranging for us to attend the St Partrick's Day party at Test Valley. It was a great...

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Posted: 17 Mar 25

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