Local News - Oakley Bowling Club, Malshanger, Basingstoke

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

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 ...

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Posted: 28 Aug 24

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...

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Posted: 27 Aug 24

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...

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Posted: 24 Aug 24

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...

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Posted: 23 Aug 24

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 ...

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Posted: 21 Aug 24

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 ...

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Posted: 11 Aug 24

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 ...

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Posted: 11 Aug 24

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...

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Posted: 5 Aug 24

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...

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Posted: 3 Aug 24

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...

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Posted: 2 Aug 24

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...

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Posted: 30 Jul 24

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 ...

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Posted: 25 Jul 24

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...

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Posted: 23 Jul 24

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...

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Posted: 22 Jul 24

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...

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Posted: 21 Jul 24

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...

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Posted: 20 Jul 24

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...

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Posted: 19 Jul 24

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 ...

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Posted: 18 Jul 24

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...

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Posted: 14 Jul 24

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...

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Posted: 11 Jul 24

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...

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Posted: 10 Jul 24

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...

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Posted: 7 Jul 24

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 ...

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Posted: 7 Jul 24

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...

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Posted: 1 Jul 24

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...

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Posted: 30 Jun 24

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...

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Posted: 30 Jun 24

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...

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Posted: 30 Jun 24

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...

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Posted: 23 Jun 24

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...

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Posted: 23 Jun 24

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...

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Posted: 22 Jun 24

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...

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Posted: 21 Jun 24

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 ...

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Posted: 15 Jun 24

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...

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Posted: 9 Jun 24

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...

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Posted: 8 Jun 24

OAKLEY HOSTS THE COUNTY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

On a sunny afternoon but with a cold wind, Oakley Bowling Club was delighted, yesterday, to host Bowls Hampshire's Women's fixture a...

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Posted: 6 Jun 24

NO JOY AT SOCIAL

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Oakley 's ladies travelled last night to Alton Social for their National Top Club event hoping to emulate the Men's unexpected succe...

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Posted: 4 Jun 24

A THIRD WIN IN DOUBLE RINK

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

This morning in the National Men's Double Rink event an Oakley team, showing three changes from the first selected team, came through a ...

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Posted: 2 Jun 24

ALICE THE SKIP

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

The Club's congratulations go to Alice Lovett who has been selected to skip a Bowls Hampshire rink in the Johns trophy match away to Ken...

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Posted: 30 May 24

DELIGHT FOLLOWS DISAPPOINTMENT

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

With the Men's "A" team having crashed to a heavy defeat at home to Alton Social on Friday and our Over 60s mixed team having ...

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Posted: 28 May 24

DRAWN PAIRS GOES TO THE WIRE

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

Saturday saw the Club staging its first one day event of the season - the Drawn Two Wood Pairs with the opportunity to collect at the Club D...

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Posted: 20 May 24

TENSE BATTLE AT OAKLEY

Malshanger, Basingstoke, Hampshire

Article by: Spencer Kerley

It was, for the Club's men, a long evening on Thursday as they took on Aldershot Traction in the National Two Rink competition. For muc...

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Posted: 19 May 24

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