DOUBLE DELIGHT AT BASING

Fresh from their successes, yesterday, in the County Mixed Top Club, Mary Varndell and Janie Vickers took to the green, this morning, at Old Basing looking to book a place in the Final of the North Hampshire Women's BA Pairs. They began badly losing a five on the first end to Basingstoke Town's Tracy Thomas and Paula Haynes but the Oakley duo clawed their way back and came through with a 16-14 victory. The afternoon saw Janie take to the green again as she joined up with Diane Yarrall, Wendy Aherne and Sue Dixon as they attempted to reach the Fours Final which they had won in 2025. The task in front of them was a difficult one as they took on an Alton Social rink, containing three players who had been part of the Hampshire team that, just two weeks ago, finished runner up in the Walker Cup . The match was close throughout but with score at 9-10 at 14 ends Oakley picked up a 2 and then scored 3 successive singles to go into the final end 4 shots up. Would it be enough? With only one bowl in the head, the spectators were on tenterhooks but Social were unable to remove it and Oakley came through. Well done to all our players and thank you to the Oakley members who came along to support.