Local News - Oakley Bowling Club, Malshanger, Basingstoke

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

SO CLOSE IN TOP CLUB

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Just as last year, Thursday'ss Top Club match against Basingstoke Town went to the wire, but this time it was the Town that sneaked the ...

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Posted: 26 May 25

KIND WEATHER FOR OPEN DAY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

The better than forecast weather meant we had a good number of visitors for our Open Day, with 10 signing up and others indicating they may ...

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Posted: 26 May 25

TONY ALLCOCK TROPHY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Yesterday evening's clash at Andover in the Tony Allcock trophy was almost a meeting of old friends. So many players in both teams play ...

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Posted: 26 May 25

CLUB DRAWN PAIRS AND BE DOUBLE RINK

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

GOOD WEATHER, GOOD BOWLING Sunday was a busy day with the first of our one-day competitions held, in sunny weather, played at Malshanger. T...

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Posted: 19 May 25

ALICE REACHES BANISTER

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Well done Alice Lovett as, on Sunday at Alton BC, she transferred her indoor form to the outdoors by qualifying for the County quarter final...

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Posted: 13 May 25

LAST END DECIDER IN TONY ALLCOCK

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

After 11 ends in today's match, Oakley held a commanding 16 shot lead over Hook and, with stormy weather very close, hopes were high ...

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Posted: 13 May 25

ALICE IN JOHNS AND WALKER

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Congratulations to Alice Lovett who has been selected to skip for Hampshire in the Johns Trophy match against Berkshire so maintaining the C...

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Posted: 11 May 25

ANOTHER SUPER SOCIAL EVENING

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Thanks to our Social Committee for putting on such an enjoyable Cheese and Wine event last evening. Five wines, supplied by Majestic, were m...

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Posted: 11 May 25

CLUB WELCOMES HAMPSHIRE JUNIORS

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

We were delighed to host team manager Gary Lovett and the Hampshire Junior squad as they continued their preparations for the 2025 White ...

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Posted: 5 May 25

OFF WE GO

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

After all the hard work preparing the green and pavilion for the new season it was so good to have a large turnout of members and warm weath...

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Posted: 22 Apr 25

CHAMPION AGAIN

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Oakley's congratulations to Alice Lovett who last night comprehensively beat Lorraine Slater of Banister Park to retain the County W...

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Posted: 15 Apr 25

NEW CARPET IN PLACE

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

As we approach the start of the outdoor bowls season, members have been busy completing improvements to the pavilion. Earlier in the year...

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Posted: 15 Apr 25

SECOND NATIONAL FINAL FOR ALICE

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

After an early morning semi final win over England international Rebecca Wilgress, Alice Lovett was involved in a close final of the Nationa...

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Posted: 5 Apr 25

CONGRATULATIONS ALICE

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

The club's congratulations go to Alice Lovett who, at the weekend, along with her dad, Gary, retained the County Mixed Pairs title. A...

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Posted: 25 Mar 25

CRAIC AT TEST VALLEY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Thanks go to our Social Committee and to Janie for arranging for us to attend the St Partrick's Day party at Test Valley. It was a great...

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Posted: 17 Mar 25

FABULOUS FUN NIGHT

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

A great evening as Dave and Liz Cosgrove led us through some of our favourite games from the past, like Play Your Cards Right, Spot the TV I...

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Posted: 1 Mar 25

CONGRATULATIONS ALICE AND DAD

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Well done Alice Lovett who, after a victory over Sarah Utton of Camberley, has, in the Two bowl Singles qualified again for the Finals of th...

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Posted: 28 Feb 25

GREAT WEEK AT THE DORSET

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

On fFiday morningg, 29 Oakley members returned from a very enjoyable bowling week at the Dorset Resort where we joined players from Bucks, C...

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Posted: 16 Feb 25

GREAT EVENING AT TEST VALLEY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Yesterday evening's Presentation Dinner at Test Valley Golf Club was another great success. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves with...

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Posted: 8 Feb 25

AMAZING PERFORMANCES BY ALICE

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

After 21-14 and 21-8 wins in her first two games in the finals of the EIBA Champion of Champions event, played at the Dolphin Club in Poole,...

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Posted: 2 Feb 25

HCC GRANT PUT TO GOOD USE

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

The Club has made good use of a monies, given to us by Councillor Juliet Henderson, through the Hampshire County Council scheme that allocat...

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Posted: 2 Feb 25

OAKLEY OUT OF AMBLER/FULLER

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Oakley's hopes of reaching, for the 9th successive year, the final stages of the Ambler/Fuller trophy were dashed, last night at Loddon ...

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Posted: 2 Feb 25

A WIN IN AMBLER FULLER TROPHY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Saturday evening saw the Oakley rink of Diane Yarrall, Terry Varndell, Mary Varndell and Malcolm Grime playing in the Ambler/Fuller trophy a...

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Posted: 12 Jan 25

DEFEAT IN MORETON CUP

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Sunday morning saw Oakley go down to a 3-2 defeat to Andover Eagles in the Moreton Cup played at Longmeadow IBC. The rink of Mary Varndell, ...

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Posted: 12 Jan 25

A WONDERFUL MEAL AT BASINGSTOKE COLLEGE

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

For the second successive year, more than 60 members and friends enjoyed Christmas Dinner at the Basingstoke College of Technology (BCOT). ...

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Posted: 19 Dec 24

CHRISTMAS PARTY AT MALSHANGER

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

The Club's Christmas party was held last night at Malshanger. With the hall decorated for the Estate party the previous night, we were,...

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Posted: 15 Dec 24

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...

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Posted: 8 Dec 24

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...

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Posted: 27 Nov 24

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...

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Posted: 27 Nov 24

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...

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Posted: 27 Nov 24

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...

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Posted: 16 Nov 24

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...

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Posted: 6 Nov 24

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...

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Posted: 2 Nov 24

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...

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Posted: 19 Oct 24

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...

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Posted: 20 Sep 24

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...

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Posted: 16 Sep 24

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...

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Posted: 14 Sep 24

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...

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Posted: 7 Sep 24

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...

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Posted: 2 Sep 24

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...

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Posted: 29 Aug 24

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...

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Posted: 29 Aug 24

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...

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Posted: 28 Aug 24

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