Local News - Oakley Bowling Club, Malshanger, Basingstoke

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...

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Posted: 30 Mar 26

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...

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Posted: 28 Mar 26

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...

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Posted: 28 Mar 26

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...

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Posted: 22 Mar 26

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...

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Posted: 15 Mar 26

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 ...

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Posted: 1 Mar 26

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...

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Posted: 27 Feb 26

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...

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Posted: 9 Feb 26

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...

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Posted: 9 Feb 26

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 ...

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Posted: 4 Feb 26

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 ...

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Posted: 24 Jan 26

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...

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Posted: 24 Jan 26

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...

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Posted: 18 Jan 26

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...

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Posted: 22 Dec 25

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...

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Posted: 18 Dec 25

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...

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Posted: 13 Dec 25

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...

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Posted: 8 Dec 25

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...

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Posted: 2 Dec 25

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...

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Posted: 30 Nov 25

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....

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Posted: 16 Nov 25

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,...

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Posted: 3 Nov 25

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 ...

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Posted: 1 Nov 25

WHO STOLE THE TOP DRESSING

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

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

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Posted: 25 Oct 25

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

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Posted: 25 Oct 25

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 ...

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Posted: 8 Oct 25

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...

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Posted: 14 Sep 25

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...

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Posted: 10 Sep 25

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...

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Posted: 8 Sep 25

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...

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Posted: 6 Sep 25

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...

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Posted: 30 Aug 25

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...

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Posted: 25 Aug 25

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...

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Posted: 25 Aug 25

BOWLS AT ITS BEST

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

BOWLS AT ITS BEST Brilliant sunshine, great company and good bowling. all were present as we staged our Acorn singles competition, open to...

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Posted: 24 Aug 25

NO JOY FOR ALICE AT NATIONALS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

The 2025 National Finals proved disappointing for Alice Lovett. Having qualified to represent Hampshire in both the Junior Singles and Pairs...

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Posted: 24 Aug 25

ALICE AT NATIONALS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

ALICE AT NATIONALS Well done Alice Lovett, who last weekend, at Banister Park, reached the final of the County Junior (Under 24) Si...

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Posted: 9 Aug 25

GOLDEN GIRLS AND COUNTY OVER 60s

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

It was not to be on Wednesday morning for Sue Dixon and Janie Vickers. Playing at Banister Park and looking to lift the Golden Girls titl...

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Posted: 9 Aug 25

A DISAPPOINTING 72 HOURS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

A DISAPPOINTING 72 HOURS The last 72 hours have not been successful ones for our ladies. Following a narrow defeat for Sue Dixon and Janie ...

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Posted: 9 Aug 25

LADIES OUTSHINE THE MEN

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

OAKLEY LADIES OUTSHINE THE MEN After our ladies win.earlier in the week at Basingstoke Town, our men travelled there, on Thursday ...

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Posted: 27 Jul 25

ANOTHER BUSY DAY FOR OAKLEY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

ANOTHER BUSY DAY FOR OAKLEY Member's thoughts yesterday morning were with our triple of Janie Vickers, Sue Dixon and Alice Love...

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Posted: 27 Jul 25

GOOD TWO DAYS FOR OAKLEY LADIES

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Yesterday Oakley Ladies travelled to Howard Park for the NHWBA Gazette Cup (Three triples) and in a tense and tight contest emerged winners ...

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Posted: 22 Jul 25

LADIES SUCCESSES

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Congratulations to Sue Dixon and Janie Vickers who, yesterday, beat Pyestock to reach the County quarter finals of the Golden Girls competit...

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Posted: 19 Jul 25

HANTS AND BERKS & OPEN DAY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

A busy morning on Sunday for Oakley saw our men’s team losing to Basingstoke Town in the semi final of the Hants and Berks Cup. Played...

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Posted: 14 Jul 25

HANTS AND BERKS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

On Friday night Oakley BC travelled to Andover for the quarter final of the Cup. The green was very fast, with even regular indoor p...

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Posted: 1 Jul 25

NAIL BITER IN AREA FINAL

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Yesterday's County Triples Area Final was so close. On a very quick green at Farnborough, Oakley after 6 ends led Basingstoke Town by 8...

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Posted: 1 Jul 25

GOOD FEW DAYS FOR THE LADIES

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Congratulations to Carol Phillips and Laura Butler. Playing last night at Fleet United in the new Bowls England Foundation Pairs Competition...

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Posted: 26 Jun 25

FUN WEEKEND

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Members let their hair down at lSaturday nights Retro Games Night when Dave and Liz Cosgrove led us through our favourite games from the pas...

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Posted: 23 Jun 25

OAKLEY OLDIES OUTBOWLED

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

After winning their first two matches in the Tony Allcock Trophy, Oakley's Over 60s team came down to earth with a bump, on S...

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Posted: 16 Jun 25

CONGRATULATIONS ALICE LOVETT

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Following the news last week that Alice had been selected for the 2025 England junior international squad we all hoped that she would perfo...

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Posted: 10 Jun 25

COUNTY MIXED TOP CLUB

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

There were few expectations of a win for Oakley against Cove in this morning's County Mixed Top Club and when our two singles players f...

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Posted: 8 Jun 25

LAURA INTO FINAL

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Congratulations to Laura Butler who, on Friday, at Aldershot Underwood won her four matches in the Dolly Anstey trophy (2 Bowls, 15 ends) to...

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Posted: 8 Jun 25

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