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ALICE SELECTED FOR ENGLAND JUNIORS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyTHe club's congratulations go to Alice Lovett who, following the trial at Northampton, has been selectedto skip gor England's Junior...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 8 Dec 24 -
AMBLER FULLER SET BACK
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyAfter snatching a late victory in their first match of this year's Ambler Fuller Trophy at Loddon Vale, Oakley's hopes of reaching t...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 27 Nov 24 -
SEND OFF FOR TED BROWN
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyA cold Friday evening saw family and friends and members who knew Ted Brown gather at Malshanger to see him off with a Bang. Following a fir...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 27 Nov 24 -
NEW OFFICERS FOR OAKLEY BC
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyOakley Bowling Club's AGM saw a new President elected with Ric Newson, taking on the role he also held in 2008. Speaking before the hand...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 27 Nov 24 -
ENJOYABLE COUNTY MINI TOUR
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyLast year we had wet weather for Bowls Hampshire's annual mini tour to the Dorset Bowls Resort but this time the sun shone on us, not th...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 16 Nov 24 -
WELL DONE ALICE
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThe Club's congratulations go to Alice Lovett who has been selected for the England Women's Under 25 trial to be held at Nort...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 6 Nov 24 -
OUR FIRST BAKE OFF
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThanks go to all who took part in and observed last nights Bake Off competition. Judges Norman, Margaret and Sandra had an unenviable job...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 2 Nov 24 -
WORK NEVER STOPS AT OAKLEY
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleySunday 13th was a busy morning at the Club as Gary Newson led a small team of members in cutting the hedges. Not only did they cut the tw...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 19 Oct 24 -
CANDLELIGHT BOWLS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyWednesday evening's Candlelight Bowls at Oakley BC was thoroughly enjoyed by all who took part. Fears that we might get cold were unfoun...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 20 Sep 24 -
GREAT FUN AT PRESIDENT VS VICE MATCH
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThe annual President vs Vice President match is always a fun occasion and this year was no different as, on 6 rinks, members engaged in frie...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 16 Sep 24 -
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TOUR
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyYesterday evening, 43 Oakley tourists returned from a splendid 4 night tour based in Bournemouth. We were well looked after at the Hermitage...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 14 Sep 24 -
CLOSE MATCHES AT OAKLEY FINALS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThere were some close and tense matches at today's Oakley Finals where Gary Newson was the star performer, lifting both the Open and Men...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 7 Sep 24 -
BDBA TITLE FOR GARY
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyCongratulations to Gary Newson who this afternoon at Whitchurch BC won the Basingstoke and District Novice Singles beating Dean Pearce of Ma...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 2 Sep 24 -
DISAPPOINTMENT FOR JUNIOR PAIRS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyHopes were high, this afternoon that Alice Lovett and Grace Read would play well enough to reach the semi final of the National Junior Pairs...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 29 Aug 24 -
BUSY WEEK AT CLUB
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyA busy week has already seen the Club hosting the semi-finals of the local Ladies League as well running our Drawn Fours Competition and th...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 29 Aug 24 -
A CLOSE FINAL IN CLUB FOURS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyWednesday morning began sunny and warm for the Club's Drawn Fours competition. This event sees all entrants classified as lead, two, thr...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 28 Aug 24 -
ALICE AND GRACE REACH QUARTER FINAL
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyCongratulations to Alice Lovett and partner Grace Read from Milton Park as this afternoon, representing Hampshire, they reached the quarter ...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 28 Aug 24 -
SUCCESSFUL BBQ
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThe annual Oakley BC BBQ again proved a huge success. Attended by almost 90 members and friends it was good to have so many of our newer mem...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 27 Aug 24 -
ALICE OUT OF NATIONAL SINGLES
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyAlice's hopes of reaching the last 16 of the National Singles came to an end this morning at a wet and windy Leamington. Playing against...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 24 Aug 24 -
ALICE WINS FIRST MATCH AT LEAMINGTON
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyCongratulations to Alice Lovett who, after her disappointment in the Junior Singles, bounced back today by winning her first match at Leamin...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 23 Aug 24 -
NO JOY FOR ALICE IN JUNIOR SINGLES
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyIt was not to be today for Alice Lovett as she played against the 2021 Champion Kat Bowman of Leicestershire in the National Junior Singles ...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 21 Aug 24 -
WEEKEND OF MIXED FORTUNES
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyIt was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Oakley Bowling Club. It began well enough on Friday evening as the Men's "A" team took ...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 11 Aug 24 -
WEEKEND OF MIXED FORTUNES
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyIt was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Oakley Bowling Club. It began well enough on Friday evening as the Men's "A" team took ...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 11 Aug 24 -
OAKLEY LADIES BOW OUT OF THORNBERY TROPHY
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyIt was always going to be tough task this evening for Oakley's ladies as they took on Alton Social, one of the favourites, in the Cou...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 5 Aug 24 -
CONGRATULATIONS ALICE LOVETT - BH SINGLES CHAMPION
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyCONGRATULATIONS ALICE LOVETT - BOWLS HAMPSHIRE SINGLES CHAMPION This afternoon at Banister Park, Oakley's Alice Lovett took on Janet Ba...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 3 Aug 24 -
OAKLEY OUTBOWLED IN TOP CLUB
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyAt a rain soaked Wokingham, Oakley's Men were last night outbowled by Egham in the Last 32 match of the National Top Club. Torrential ra...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 2 Aug 24 -
LADIES WIN IN THORNBERY
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyWell done Oakley's Ladies who, last night at Cove playing in the Thornbery Trophy (the County club cup) secured a good win over the home...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 30 Jul 24 -
MEN LOSE AT THE DEATH
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThis evenings County Club Championship match (4 Rinks) between Oakley and Cove was a nail biter. Oakley had never beaten Cove in this event ...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 25 Jul 24 -
LADIES PROGRESS IN THORNBERY
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThis evening Oakley took on Yateley in the County's Thornbery Trophy, the two rink team event. They made a shaky start conceding a net 8...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 23 Jul 24 -
JOY AND DESPAIR AT BANISTER
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyIt was a mixed day for Oaklety players at Banister. In the afternoon, Ric Newson and Graham Tompkins looked set for a visit to Leamington as...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 22 Jul 24 -
ALICE REACHES LEAMINGTON
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyCongratulations to Alice Lovett who, in the Junior Singles, has reached the Aviva National Finals to be held at Leamington Spa. Playing this...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 21 Jul 24 -
BIRTHDAY BOY'S PRESENT
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyToday was Men's captain, Ric Newson's (pictured) birthday but his hopes of getting his day off to a good start were dashed as he los...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 20 Jul 24 -
ALICE REACHES COUNTY SEMI FINAL
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThis evening Oakley's Alice Lovett took on Trish Towner of New Milton in the quarter final of the County Singles. Trish had qualified fo...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 19 Jul 24 -
HOLDERS OAKLEY PROGRESS IN GAZETTE CUP
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThis evening Oakley Ladies took a first step in defending the NHWBA Gazette Cup which they won in 2023. Playing at home against Hook in the ...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 18 Jul 24 -
OAKLEY TRIPLES BOW OUT
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyIt was not to be, for Mary Varndell, Sue Dixon and Janie Vickers as, this morning, at Banister Park, they took on Ringwood's Sharon Varn...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 14 Jul 24 -
ALICE REACHES COUNTY SINGLES QUARTER FINAL
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyTonight at Howard Park, Alice Lovett played, in the Northern Area Final of the County Singles looking to reach the quarter finals of the eve...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 11 Jul 24 -
MIXED RESULTS TODAY
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThis evening there was disappointment for Oakley's Martin Vickers in the Northern Area final of the County Singles. Playing at Basingsto...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 10 Jul 24 -
MEN REACH COUNTY TOP CLUB SEMI
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyWith both teams having to make changes from previous rounds this morning's County quarter final of the National Top Club had all the hal...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 7 Jul 24 -
ALICE AWARDED JT BADGE
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThe Club's congratulations go to Alice Lovett who, on Saturday, at Worthing Pavilion, before the Johns Trophy match against Sussex, was ...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 7 Jul 24 -
OAKLEY TRIPLE REACHES SOUTHAMPTON
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyJanie Vickers, Sue Dixon and Alice Lovett have qualified for the County Last Eights at Southampton after defeating clubmates Shirley Ball, A...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 1 Jul 24 -
COUNTY SEMI AT OAKLEY
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleySaturday saw the Club hosting the County sem final of the Ladies National Top Club event between Basingstoke Town and Lee-on-the-Solent. Giv...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 30 Jun 24 -
NARROW DEFEAT FOR OAKLEY IN DOUBLE RINK
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyAfter overnight rain the green was slower than usual, this morning, as Oakley took on Cove looking for a place in the County semi final of t...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 30 Jun 24 -
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NORTH AREA FINALISTS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThe Club's congratulations go to our players who have reached the Northern Area Finals of County Competitions. In the Ladies Triples to...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 30 Jun 24 -
SOCIAL EVENING AND KARAOKE
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThere was a disppointing turnout for last night's 60s/70s Disco and Karaoke evening held at Malshanger - perhaps the word Karaoke was th...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 23 Jun 24 -
THIRD TIME LUCKY
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyAfter defeats over the weekend in the Hants and Berks Cup and in the County Mixed Top Club, Oakley's men travelled this morning to Alton...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 23 Jun 24 -
OAKLEY GO OUT TO HOLDERS
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThis morning Oakley took on the 2024 Champions Alton Social in the County Mixed Top Club. Despite Social not having available for selection...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 22 Jun 24 -
OAKLEY CRASH OUT OF HANTS AND BERKS CUP
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyOakley's weekend began badly as they lost at home to Howard Park in the Hants and Berks Cup. The evening began badly. Howard Park shot o...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 21 Jun 24 -
OAKLEY MEN REACH COUNTY QUARTER FINAL
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyAfter 3 wins already in the National Double Rink competition, Oakley travelled this morning to nearest rivals Howard Park looking to secure ...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 15 Jun 24 -
ANOTHER SUPRISE TOP CLUB VICTORY FOR OAKLEY
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyAfter their shock victory at Alton Social in the previous round of the National Top Club, there was little expectation that Oakley's men...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 9 Jun 24 -
NARROW WIN IN MIXED TOP CLUB
Malshanger, Basingstoke, HampshireArticle by: Spencer KerleyThere was a delayed start to this morning's away match against Whitchurch in the Mixed Top Club and when both Oakley singles players qui...
Oakley Bowling ClubPosted: 8 Jun 24