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  • ALICE SELECTED FOR ENGLAND JUNIORS

    ALICE SELECTED FOR ENGLAND JUNIORS

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    THe club's congratulations go to Alice Lovett who, following the trial at Northampton, has been selectedto skip gor England's Junior...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 8 Dec 24
  • AMBLER FULLER SET BACK

    AMBLER FULLER SET BACK

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    After 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 27 Nov 24
  • SEND OFF FOR TED BROWN

    SEND OFF FOR TED BROWN

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    A 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 27 Nov 24
  • NEW OFFICERS FOR OAKLEY BC

    NEW OFFICERS FOR OAKLEY BC

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Oakley 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 27 Nov 24
  • ENJOYABLE COUNTY MINI TOUR

    ENJOYABLE COUNTY MINI TOUR

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Last 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 16 Nov 24
  • WELL DONE ALICE

    WELL DONE ALICE

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    The 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 6 Nov 24
  • OUR FIRST BAKE OFF

    OUR FIRST BAKE OFF

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Thanks 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 2 Nov 24
  • WORK NEVER STOPS AT OAKLEY

    WORK NEVER STOPS AT OAKLEY

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Sunday 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 19 Oct 24
  • CANDLELIGHT BOWLS

    CANDLELIGHT BOWLS

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Wednesday 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 20 Sep 24
  • GREAT FUN AT PRESIDENT VS VICE MATCH

    GREAT FUN AT PRESIDENT VS VICE MATCH

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    The 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 16 Sep 24
  • ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TOUR

    ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TOUR

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Yesterday evening, 43 Oakley tourists returned from a splendid 4 night tour based in Bournemouth. We were well looked after at the Hermitage...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 14 Sep 24
  • CLOSE MATCHES AT OAKLEY FINALS

    CLOSE MATCHES AT OAKLEY FINALS

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    There 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 7 Sep 24
  • BDBA TITLE FOR GARY

    BDBA TITLE FOR GARY

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Congratulations to Gary Newson who this afternoon at Whitchurch BC won the Basingstoke and District Novice Singles beating Dean Pearce of Ma...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 2 Sep 24
  • DISAPPOINTMENT FOR JUNIOR PAIRS

    DISAPPOINTMENT FOR JUNIOR PAIRS

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Hopes 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 29 Aug 24
  • BUSY WEEK AT CLUB

    BUSY WEEK AT CLUB

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    A 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 29 Aug 24
  • A CLOSE FINAL IN CLUB FOURS

    A CLOSE FINAL IN CLUB FOURS

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Wednesday morning began sunny and warm for the Club's Drawn Fours competition. This event sees all entrants classified as lead, two, thr...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 28 Aug 24
  • ALICE AND GRACE REACH QUARTER FINAL

    ALICE AND GRACE REACH QUARTER FINAL

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Congratulations to Alice Lovett and partner Grace Read from Milton Park as this afternoon, representing Hampshire, they reached the quarter ...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 28 Aug 24
  • SUCCESSFUL BBQ

    SUCCESSFUL BBQ

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    The 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 27 Aug 24
  • ALICE OUT OF NATIONAL SINGLES

    ALICE OUT OF NATIONAL SINGLES

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Alice'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 Club   |  
    Posted: 24 Aug 24
  • ALICE WINS FIRST MATCH AT LEAMINGTON

    ALICE WINS FIRST MATCH AT LEAMINGTON

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Congratulations to Alice Lovett who, after her disappointment in the Junior Singles, bounced back today by winning her first match at Leamin...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 23 Aug 24
  • NO JOY FOR ALICE IN JUNIOR SINGLES

    NO JOY FOR ALICE IN JUNIOR SINGLES

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    It 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 21 Aug 24
  • WEEKEND OF MIXED FORTUNES

    WEEKEND OF MIXED FORTUNES

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    It 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 11 Aug 24
  • WEEKEND OF MIXED FORTUNES

    WEEKEND OF MIXED FORTUNES

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    It 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 11 Aug 24
  • OAKLEY LADIES BOW OUT OF THORNBERY TROPHY

    OAKLEY LADIES BOW OUT OF THORNBERY TROPHY

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    It 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 5 Aug 24
  • CONGRATULATIONS ALICE LOVETT - BH SINGLES CHAMPION

    CONGRATULATIONS ALICE LOVETT - BH SINGLES CHAMPION

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    CONGRATULATIONS ALICE LOVETT - BOWLS HAMPSHIRE SINGLES CHAMPION This afternoon at Banister Park, Oakley's Alice Lovett took on Janet Ba...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 3 Aug 24
  • OAKLEY OUTBOWLED IN TOP CLUB

    OAKLEY OUTBOWLED IN TOP CLUB

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    At 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 2 Aug 24
  • LADIES WIN IN THORNBERY

    LADIES WIN IN THORNBERY

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Well 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 30 Jul 24
  • MEN LOSE AT THE DEATH

    MEN LOSE AT THE DEATH

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    This 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 25 Jul 24
  • LADIES PROGRESS IN THORNBERY

    LADIES PROGRESS IN THORNBERY

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    This 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 23 Jul 24
  • JOY AND DESPAIR AT BANISTER

    JOY AND DESPAIR AT BANISTER

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    It 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 22 Jul 24
  • ALICE REACHES LEAMINGTON

    ALICE REACHES LEAMINGTON

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Congratulations to Alice Lovett who, in the Junior Singles, has reached the Aviva National Finals to be held at Leamington Spa. Playing this...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 21 Jul 24
  • BIRTHDAY BOY'S PRESENT

    BIRTHDAY BOY'S PRESENT

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Today 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 20 Jul 24
  • ALICE REACHES COUNTY SEMI FINAL

    ALICE REACHES COUNTY SEMI FINAL

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    This 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 19 Jul 24
  • HOLDERS OAKLEY PROGRESS IN GAZETTE CUP

    HOLDERS OAKLEY PROGRESS IN GAZETTE CUP

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    This 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 18 Jul 24
  • OAKLEY TRIPLES BOW OUT

    OAKLEY TRIPLES BOW OUT

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    It 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 14 Jul 24
  • ALICE REACHES COUNTY SINGLES QUARTER FINAL

    ALICE REACHES COUNTY SINGLES QUARTER FINAL

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Tonight 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 11 Jul 24
  • MIXED RESULTS TODAY

    MIXED RESULTS TODAY

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    This evening there was disappointment for Oakley's Martin Vickers in the Northern Area final of the County Singles. Playing at Basingsto...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 10 Jul 24
  • MEN REACH COUNTY TOP CLUB SEMI

    MEN REACH COUNTY TOP CLUB SEMI

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    With 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 7 Jul 24
  • ALICE AWARDED JT BADGE

    ALICE AWARDED JT BADGE

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    The Club's congratulations go to Alice Lovett who, on Saturday, at Worthing Pavilion, before the Johns Trophy match against Sussex, was ...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 7 Jul 24
  • OAKLEY TRIPLE REACHES SOUTHAMPTON

    OAKLEY TRIPLE REACHES SOUTHAMPTON

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Janie Vickers, Sue Dixon and Alice Lovett have qualified for the County Last Eights at Southampton after defeating clubmates Shirley Ball, A...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 Jul 24
  • COUNTY SEMI AT OAKLEY

    COUNTY SEMI AT OAKLEY

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Saturday 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 30 Jun 24
  • NARROW DEFEAT FOR OAKLEY IN DOUBLE RINK

    NARROW DEFEAT FOR OAKLEY IN DOUBLE RINK

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    After 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 30 Jun 24
  • CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NORTH AREA FINALISTS

    CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NORTH AREA FINALISTS

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    The Club's congratulations go to our players who have reached the Northern Area Finals of County Competitions. In the Ladies Triples to...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 30 Jun 24
  • SOCIAL EVENING AND KARAOKE

    SOCIAL EVENING AND KARAOKE

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    There 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 23 Jun 24
  • THIRD TIME LUCKY

    THIRD TIME LUCKY

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    After 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 23 Jun 24
  • OAKLEY GO OUT TO HOLDERS

    OAKLEY GO OUT TO HOLDERS

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    This morning Oakley took on the 2024 Champions Alton Social in the County Mixed Top Club. Despite Social not having available for selection...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 22 Jun 24
  • OAKLEY CRASH OUT OF HANTS AND BERKS CUP

    OAKLEY CRASH OUT OF HANTS AND BERKS CUP

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    Oakley'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 Club   |  
    Posted: 21 Jun 24
  • OAKLEY MEN REACH COUNTY QUARTER FINAL

    OAKLEY MEN REACH COUNTY QUARTER FINAL

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    After 3 wins already in the National Double Rink competition, Oakley travelled this morning to nearest rivals Howard Park looking to secure ...

    Oakley Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 15 Jun 24
  • ANOTHER SUPRISE TOP CLUB VICTORY FOR OAKLEY

    ANOTHER SUPRISE TOP CLUB VICTORY FOR OAKLEY

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    After 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 9 Jun 24
  • NARROW WIN IN MIXED TOP CLUB

    NARROW WIN IN MIXED TOP CLUB

    Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire
    Article by: Spencer Kerley

    There 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 Club   |  
    Posted: 8 Jun 24