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News

  • NOVICE SINGLES GOES TO WIRE

    NOVICE SINGLES GOES TO WIRE

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Yesterday, on a dry sunny day, sixteen members took part in the now annual one day Acorn (Novices) competition. Split into 4 leagues of 4 an...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 24 Aug 26
  • TWO BASINGSTOKE TITLES

    TWO BASINGSTOKE TITLES

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    For Martin Vickers it was a busy weekend as, at Howard Park BC, he teamed up with Steve Devonish and Sean Lassman to compete in three Basing...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 23 Aug 26
  • CONGRATULATIONS TO OAKLEY KITES

    CONGRATULATIONS TO OAKLEY KITES

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Congratulations to Captain Richard Waters and all the Oakley Kites team who this evening became the Champions of the Whitchurch and District...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 19 Aug 26
  • CONGRATULATIONS TO OAKLEY A

    CONGRATULATIONS TO OAKLEY A

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Last night's victory by Howard Park over Basingstoke Town A means Oakley A are the 2026 Basingstoke and District Triples League Premier ...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 18 Aug 26
  • WHAT A FINAL

    WHAT A FINAL

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    This afternoon's all Oakley Final of the Whitchurch and District Singles was so close. Rolf Denny roared out to a 16-6 lead but Steve De...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 16 Aug 26
  • BOROUGH COUNCIL GRANT FOR MOWER

    BOROUGH COUNCIL GRANT FOR MOWER

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    The Club has received a £500 grant from the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Councillors Grant Scheme that has enabled us to buy a new mo...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 14 Aug 26
  • LADIES WIN LEAGUE

    LADIES WIN LEAGUE

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Congratulations to Oakley Ladies who, yesterday, were confirmed as the Ladies League champions for 2026, a title Oakley last won in 2015. We...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 12 Aug 26
  • A WEEK IS A LONG TIME IN BOWLS

    A WEEK IS A LONG TIME IN BOWLS

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Less than 7 days ago Oakley's Sue Dixon and Janie Vickers were 10-1 down in the quarter final of the County's Golden Girls compet...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 6 Aug 26
  • COULD TITLE BE GUARANTEED?

    COULD TITLE BE GUARANTEED?

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    With Oakley players contesting both semi-finals of the Whitchurch and District Singles, there was a possibility that, if the results went th...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 Aug 26
  • DISAPPOINTMENT FOR GOLDEN GUYS

    DISAPPOINTMENT FOR GOLDEN GUYS

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Last night's quarter final of the County Golden Pairs at Cove proved a step too far for Malcolm Grime and Bob Goodyear. Having played we...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 30 Jul 26
  • SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE,OR DO THEY?

    SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE,OR DO THEY?

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    There was a sense of déjà vu at Cove this evening as Sue Dixon and Janie Vickers took on Fleet United in the quarter final of ...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 30 Jul 26
  • MIXED TOP CLUB AND ROYAL HOUSEHOLD

    MIXED TOP CLUB AND ROYAL HOUSEHOLD

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    The day began at 9.30 am with a party of 35 members departing by coach for our visit to the Royal Household. At the same time our Mixed Top...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 26 Jul 26
  • OAKLEY BOW OUT OF GAZETTE

    OAKLEY BOW OUT OF GAZETTE

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Playing last night, the Gazette Cup against Alton Social, the Oakley Ladies made a good start leading 24-15 after 6 ends. Towards the middle...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 23 Jul 26
  • MEN WELL BEATEN

    MEN WELL BEATEN

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Yesterday evening's County Club Championship match between Oakley and a strong Cove team, many of whom are experienced Middleton Cup pla...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 17 Jul 26
  • GOLDEN GUYS PROGRESS

    GOLDEN GUYS PROGRESS

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Oakley might have taken a hit last night, but spirits were lifted with the news that Malcolm Grime and Bob Goodyear had made it to the quart...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 17 Jul 26
  • HAMPSHIRE SENIORS MARCH ON

    HAMPSHIRE SENIORS MARCH ON

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    We were delighted today to host the National Mixed Over 60's match between Hampshire and Oxfordshire. As the 2025 runners up, Hampshire ...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 16 Jul 26
  • MORE DISAPPOINTMENT IN AREA FINAL

    MORE DISAPPOINTMENT IN AREA FINAL

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    For the second succesive night, Oakley missed out in an Area Final played at Farnborough. This time it was Angie Rowe, Sandra Lee and Laura ...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 10 Jul 26
  • DISAPPOINTING NIGHT FOR SEAN

    DISAPPOINTING NIGHT FOR SEAN

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Travelling tonight to Farnborough for his first Northern Area Final of the County Singles, Sean Lasssman knew he faced a difficult task agai...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 10 Jul 26
  • THE WAIT CONTINUES

    THE WAIT CONTINUES

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    It is almost 30 years since Oakley Ladies lifted the Thornbery Trophy - the County's two rink Club championship. The wait for another...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 6 Jul 26
  • SO NEAR AND YET SO FAR

    SO NEAR AND YET SO FAR

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Janie Vickers, this evening, came so close to qualifying again to represent Hampshire in the National Bowls Championships at Leamington Spa....

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 6 Jul 26
  • LAURA INTO FINAL

    LAURA INTO FINAL

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Today at Cove, Laura Butler won her three matches to qualify, for the second successive year, for the Final of the NHWBA Dolly Anstey Two Bo...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 29 Jun 26
  • MARTIN'S WIN CRUCIAL

    MARTIN'S WIN CRUCIAL

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Oakley's 4-1 victory against Liphook in this morning's County Mixed Top Club was so much closer than the final scoreline suggests. A...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 29 Jun 26
  • SEAN OUR ONLY WINNER ON NIGHT

    SEAN OUR ONLY WINNER ON NIGHT

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    With County competitions in the Northern Area reaching a late stage, Oakley players tonight had three chances to reach Area and County Final...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 29 Jun 26
  • TENSE NIGHT AT OAKLEY

    TENSE NIGHT AT OAKLEY

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    This evening Oakley took on Whitchurch in their first match of this season's Hants and Berks Cup. Early stages were close and after 5 en...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 20 Jun 26
  • LATE SURGE SEES LADIES HOME

    LATE SURGE SEES LADIES HOME

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Tonight's County Club Championship game against Pyestock was close. After 6 ends Oakley led 15-7 but by 12 ends Pyestock had fought back...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 15 Jun 26
  • CONGRATULATIONS TO JANIE

    CONGRATULATIONS TO JANIE

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Congratulations to Janie Vickers who, today, at Alton BC, came through a strong field, containing half of Hampshire's Johns Trophy team,...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 7 Jun 26
  • LADIES LOSE OUT IN TOP CLUB

    LADIES LOSE OUT IN TOP CLUB

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Oakley's final hopes of a run in the 2026 national team events were dashed this evening as Basingstoke Town Ladies emulated the earli...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 5 Jun 26
  • CLOSE RUN IN COUNTY MIXED TOP CLUB

    CLOSE RUN IN COUNTY MIXED TOP CLUB

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    After first round exits in the National team events, Oakley finally managed a win in the County Mixed Top Club but it was so so close. Becau...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 26 May 26
  • EXPLORING OUR HOME

    EXPLORING OUR HOME

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Situated, as the Club is, on the Malshanger Estate, it was a delight this morning to go on a Summerdown Farm Tour, where we learnt how the E...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 19 May 26
  • NEW MALSHANGER BOWL WINNERS

    NEW MALSHANGER BOWL WINNERS

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    The first Oakley one day competition of 2026 saw 22 teams competing for the prestigious Malshanger Bowl. With the teams divided into four le...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 17 May 26
  • FUN BARN DANCE

    FUN BARN DANCE

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Well done the Social Committee on putting on a super evening. The Black Velvet Ceilidh Band did a great job in teaching us the moves and ...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 12 May 26
  • MORE LOWS THAN HIGHS IN FIRST WEEK

    MORE LOWS THAN HIGHS IN FIRST WEEK

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    The opening week of the season had more lows than highs. On Wednesday, in the first Whitchurch league matches, only one of our four league ...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 4 May 26
  • HOPe SPRINGS ETERNAL

    HOPe SPRINGS ETERNAL

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Oakley's hopes of adding the Ambler/Fuller Trophy to the Moreton Cup, won recently at Longmeadow, were dashed last evening. The final at...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 12 Apr 26
  • EASTER Draw

    EASTER Draw

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    We were not sure how many to expect for the Club's first Easter Draw being held in the clubhouse on Good Friday evening.. Turnout was, h...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 4 Apr 26
  • END OF A 19 YEAR WAIT

    END OF A 19 YEAR WAIT

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    2007 was the last and only time that Oakley have lifted the Moreton Cup trophy, the double rink team competition open to outdoor clubs and p...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 30 Mar 26
  • FUN NIGHT AT CLUB

    FUN NIGHT AT CLUB

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    No one knew what to expect as yesterday we turned up for an Alternative Raffle night organised by Janie and Kevin. We need not have been con...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 28 Mar 26
  • FUN NIGHT AT CLUB

    FUN NIGHT AT CLUB

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    No one knew what to expect as yesterday we turned up for an Alternative Raffle night organised by Janie and Kevin. We need not have been con...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 28 Mar 26
  • BACK IN AMBLER/FULLER FINAL

    BACK IN AMBLER/FULLER FINAL

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    After eight successive finals in the Ambler/Fuller Trophy at Loddon Vale, the last two years have been lean ones for Oakley but on Saturd...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 22 Mar 26
  • OAKLEY REACH MORETON CUP FINAL

    OAKLEY REACH MORETON CUP FINAL

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    This morning Oakley bowlers travelled to Longmeadow Indoor Club hoping to secure a place in the final of the Moreton Cup - a two rink team c...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 15 Mar 26
  • MORETON SEMI FINAL SECURED

    MORETON SEMI FINAL SECURED

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    It was a comfortable morning for Oakley as our two rinks cruised through the Moreton Cup quarter final at Whitchurch. Against an Old Basing ...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 Mar 26
  • DORSET DELIGHTS

    DORSET DELIGHTS

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    This morning 28 Oakley bowlers returned from, yet another, very enjoyable 4 night break at the Dorset Bowls Resort., near Wareham. Joined b...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 27 Feb 26
  • MEMORABLE PRESENTATION DINNER

    MEMORABLE PRESENTATION DINNER

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    After 25 enjoyable Dinners, at our previous venue, it was a brave call by the Committee for the Presentation Dinner to be held yeste...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 Feb 26
  • NO HANGOVER

    NO HANGOVER

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    NO HANGOVER At LODDON Celebrating at the Club’ s Dinner the previous evening appears not to have impacted our two Oakley teams as the...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 Feb 26
  • RECORD DONATION TO HOSPICE

    RECORD DONATION TO HOSPICE

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Yesterday, last year's President Ric Newson, accompanied by Marion and Keith Bringes, presented Sir Michael's Hospice with a cheque ...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 4 Feb 26
  • EX OAKLEY PLAYER SELECTED FOR COMMOMWEALTH GAMES

    EX OAKLEY PLAYER SELECTED FOR COMMOMWEALTH GAMES

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    The Club's heartiest congratulations go to Nicole Rogers who has been selected as the reserve for England's 2026 Commonwealth Games ...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 24 Jan 26
  • BURNS NIGHT PARTIES

    BURNS NIGHT PARTIES

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Members celebrated Burns night twice this year. Thursday saw members taking part in the celebrations at Basingstoke College of Technology w...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 24 Jan 26
  • WEEKEND RESULTS

    WEEKEND RESULTS

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Three Oakley teams were playing this weekend in competitions at local indoor clubs. Yesterday at Loddon Vale, the Oakley "A" t...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 18 Jan 26
  • THAT'S IT FOR 2025

    THAT'S IT FOR 2025

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    The Club's final social event for 2025 was THE GRAND DRAW. There was an excellent turnout even though some members were unable to attend...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 22 Dec 25
  • GREAT CHRISTMAS DINNER AT BCOT

    GREAT CHRISTMAS DINNER AT BCOT

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    For the thid successive year, members and friends enjoyed Christmas Dinner at the Basingstoke College of Technology (BCOT). Again the c...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 18 Dec 25
  • FESTIVE FUN BEGINS

    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...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 13 Dec 25