SUE AND SEAN RETAIN TITLES

Oakley's Finals were played today in glorious sunshine. The Open Singles saw the recently crowned Basingstoke and District champion, Martin Vickers become the sixth person, in the last six years, to lift the title as he defeated Steve Devonish 21-12. The Men's Singles saw Bob Goodyear, the runner up in 2025, looking to go one better as he took on Spencer Kerley with the two of them having 120 years bowling experience between them. It was Bob who won comfortably 21-12. The Ladies Singles was a repeat of 2025 in so many ways. Sue Dixon, as last year, took a good early lead but Janie Vickers fought back and for the second successive year they were tied at 20-20. It was again Sue who claimed the critical final shot to retain her title and make it three wins in four years. Also looking to retain his title was Sean Lassman in the Two Bowl Singles. Up against him was Peter Pearce, the runner up in 2025. It was Sean who came out on top 17-5 to achieve victory. The final match was a repeat of 2025 and saw Sean and Janie back on the green for the Open Pairs Final against the holders Angie Rowe and Rolf Denny. The early ends were shared but a four on the sixth end put Janie and Sean in the driving seat and they went on to win 19-12. Congratulations go to all the competitors and to those who came to watch a festival of bowling.