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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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...

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 8 Dec 25
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  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...

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 2 Dec 25
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  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...

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 30 Nov 25
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  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....

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 16 Nov 25
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  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,...

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 3 Nov 25
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  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 ...

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 1 Nov 25
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  WHO STOLE THE TOP DRESSING

  Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

  Article by: Spencer Kerley

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

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 25 Oct 25
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  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

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 25 Oct 25
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  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 ...

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 8 Oct 25
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  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...

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 14 Sep 25
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  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...

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 10 Sep 25
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  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...

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 8 Sep 25
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  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...

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 6 Sep 25
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  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...

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 30 Aug 25
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  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...

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 25 Aug 25
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  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...

  Oakley Bowling Club   |  

  Posted: 25 Aug 25