LADIES LOSE OUT IN TOP CLUB

Oakley's final hopes of a run in the 2026 national team events were dashed this evening as Basingstoke Town Ladies emulated the earlier success of their men in winning at Oakley in the Top Club event. Town, after a late surge, picked up the first point in the singles and although Oakley levelled up with a win in the Triples, the match slipped away as the Pairs, after holding a half way lead, and the Fours was conceded at 17 ends. Oakley scores: Janie Vickers lost 21-18; Diane Yarrall and Val Ryan lost 16-8; Carol Phillips, Jo Holland and Angie Rowe won 22-17; Wendy Aherne, Lesley Dumelow, Sandra Lee and Laura Butler lost 21-11.

Good luck to Town as they play either Cove or Alton Social in the next round.