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FUN FINALE
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyIt was a brilliant sunny day as we met up yesterday for our final event of the 2026 season - the annual President vs Vice President match. ...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 27 Sep 26 -
ANOTHER ENJOYABLE TOUR
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyYesterday evening, Oakley bowlers returned from another enjoyable tour arranged for us by our President Diane Yarrall. On Monday we were pic...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 19 Sep 26 -
OAKLEY BECOME COUNTY MIXED TOP CLUB CHAMPIONS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyToday's semi- finals and final of the County Mixed Top Club saw Oakley taking on Fareham in a repeat of the 2022 semi final whilst previ...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 13 Sep 26 -
NO JOY AT NORTH HANTS FINALS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyOakley's Ladies were so close to picking up three trophies at the North Hants Women's Finals but, in the end, returned home, from Al...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 12 Sep 26 -
FIRST TITLE FOR SUE AND PETER
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyToday saw the Club staging the Drawn Fours, the final one day competition of the season and, unlike 2025 we were blessed with dry, if occasi...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 9 Sep 26 -
SUE AND SEAN RETAIN TITLES
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyOakley's Finals were played today in glorious sunshine. The Open Singles saw the recently crowned Basingstoke and District champion, Mar...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 5 Sep 26 -
DOUBLE DELIGHT AT BASING
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyFresh from their successes, yesterday, in the County Mixed Top Club, Mary Varndell and Janie Vickers took to the green, this morning, at Old...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 31 Aug 26 -
MIXED TOP CLUB GOES TO THE WIRE
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThis morning Oakley travelled to Cove to take on Fleet United looking for a place in the semi final of the County Mixed Top Club event. With...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 30 Aug 26 -
WET WEATHER PLANS SAVE BBQ
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyAfter such a dry summer, the Gods decided to provide persistant rain for our annual BBQ at Malshanger, but It did not daunt our Social Commi...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 30 Aug 26 -
NOVICE SINGLES GOES TO WIRE
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyYesterday, 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 ClubPosted: 24 Aug 26 -
TWO BASINGSTOKE TITLES
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyFor 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 ClubPosted: 23 Aug 26 -
CONGRATULATIONS TO OAKLEY KITES
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyCongratulations to Captain Richard Waters and all the Oakley Kites team who this evening became the Champions of the Whitchurch and District...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 19 Aug 26 -
CONGRATULATIONS TO OAKLEY A
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyLast night's victory by Howard Park over Basingstoke Town A means Oakley A are the 2026 Basingstoke and District Triples League Premier ...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 18 Aug 26 -
WHAT A FINAL
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThis 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 ClubPosted: 16 Aug 26 -
BOROUGH COUNCIL GRANT FOR MOWER
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThe 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 ClubPosted: 14 Aug 26 -
LADIES WIN LEAGUE
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyCongratulations to Oakley Ladies who, yesterday, were confirmed as the Ladies League champions for 2026, a title Oakley last won in 2015. We...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 12 Aug 26 -
A WEEK IS A LONG TIME IN BOWLS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyLess 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 ClubPosted: 6 Aug 26 -
COULD TITLE BE GUARANTEED?
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyWith Oakley players contesting both semi-finals of the Whitchurch and District Singles, there was a possibility that, if the results went th...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 1 Aug 26 -
DISAPPOINTMENT FOR GOLDEN GUYS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyLast 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 ClubPosted: 30 Jul 26 -
SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE,OR DO THEY?
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThere 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 ClubPosted: 30 Jul 26 -
MIXED TOP CLUB AND ROYAL HOUSEHOLD
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThe 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 ClubPosted: 26 Jul 26 -
OAKLEY BOW OUT OF GAZETTE
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyPlaying 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 ClubPosted: 23 Jul 26 -
MEN WELL BEATEN
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyYesterday evening's County Club Championship match between Oakley and a strong Cove team, many of whom are experienced Middleton Cup pla...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 17 Jul 26 -
GOLDEN GUYS PROGRESS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyOakley 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 ClubPosted: 17 Jul 26 -
HAMPSHIRE SENIORS MARCH ON
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyWe were delighted today to host the National Mixed Over 60's match between Hampshire and Oxfordshire. As the 2025 runners up, Hampshire ...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 16 Jul 26 -
MORE DISAPPOINTMENT IN AREA FINAL
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyFor 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 ClubPosted: 10 Jul 26 -
DISAPPOINTING NIGHT FOR SEAN
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyTravelling tonight to Farnborough for his first Northern Area Final of the County Singles, Sean Lasssman knew he faced a difficult task agai...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 10 Jul 26 -
THE WAIT CONTINUES
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyIt is almost 30 years since Oakley Ladies lifted the Thornbery Trophy - the County's two rink Club championship. The wait for another...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 6 Jul 26 -
SO NEAR AND YET SO FAR
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyJanie Vickers, this evening, came so close to qualifying again to represent Hampshire in the National Bowls Championships at Leamington Spa....
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 6 Jul 26 -
LAURA INTO FINAL
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyToday 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 ClubPosted: 29 Jun 26 -
MARTIN'S WIN CRUCIAL
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyOakley'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 ClubPosted: 29 Jun 26 -
SEAN OUR ONLY WINNER ON NIGHT
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyWith County competitions in the Northern Area reaching a late stage, Oakley players tonight had three chances to reach Area and County Final...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 29 Jun 26 -
TENSE NIGHT AT OAKLEY
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThis 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 ClubPosted: 20 Jun 26 -
LATE SURGE SEES LADIES HOME
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyTonight'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 ClubPosted: 15 Jun 26 -
CONGRATULATIONS TO JANIE
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyCongratulations to Janie Vickers who, today, at Alton BC, came through a strong field, containing half of Hampshire's Johns Trophy team,...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 7 Jun 26 -
LADIES LOSE OUT IN TOP CLUB
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyOakley'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 ClubPosted: 5 Jun 26 -
CLOSE RUN IN COUNTY MIXED TOP CLUB
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyAfter 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 ClubPosted: 26 May 26 -
EXPLORING OUR HOME
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleySituated, 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 ClubPosted: 19 May 26 -
NEW MALSHANGER BOWL WINNERS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThe 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 ClubPosted: 17 May 26 -
FUN BARN DANCE
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyWell 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 ClubPosted: 12 May 26 -
MORE LOWS THAN HIGHS IN FIRST WEEK
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThe 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 ClubPosted: 4 May 26 -
HOPe SPRINGS ETERNAL
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyOakley'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 ClubPosted: 12 Apr 26 -
EASTER Draw
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyWe 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 ClubPosted: 4 Apr 26 -
END OF A 19 YEAR WAIT
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer Kerley2007 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 ClubPosted: 30 Mar 26 -
FUN NIGHT AT CLUB
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyNo 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 ClubPosted: 28 Mar 26 -
FUN NIGHT AT CLUB
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyNo 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 ClubPosted: 28 Mar 26 -
BACK IN AMBLER/FULLER FINAL
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyAfter 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 ClubPosted: 22 Mar 26 -
OAKLEY REACH MORETON CUP FINAL
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThis 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 ClubPosted: 15 Mar 26 -
MORETON SEMI FINAL SECURED
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyIt 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 ClubPosted: 1 Mar 26 -
DORSET DELIGHTS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThis morning 28 Oakley bowlers returned from, yet another, very enjoyable 4 night break at the Dorset Bowls Resort., near Wareham. Joined b...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 27 Feb 26