Basingstoke Town Bowling Club

🌟UPDATE: Well done to Charlie today. Though it was a 9-21 defeat, as is often the case, the score didn't reflect the great game that it was. This may have been Charlie's first game at Leamington, but we are sure that it won't be his last! 🙌🙌 🌟

🌟 Congratulations and the best of luck to all of our finalists this week 🌟

🏆💙💛 HANTS & BERKS CUP CHAMPIONS! 💛💙🏆

What a fantastic day for Basingstoke Town Bowling Club! 🎉
Following a solid semi-final victory over Kingsclere at Howard Park this morning, our Hants & Berks Cup team were straight back out on the green in the afternoon heat for the final against Alton Social.

Town got off to a flying start and led from the outset. Although Alton Social narrowed the gap to 10 shots midway through the game, our team dug deep, pulled away again and finished in style with a superb 59–35 victory! 🏆👏

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our champions — a brilliant team performance and a fantastic achievement! 💙💛

👏 Congratulations to Alton Social too, and a massive thank you to all our supporters who cheered the team on from the sidelines throughout the day. Your support means so much!

🙏 A special thank you to BDBA President Tony Cooper and everyone at Howard Park Bowls Club for their wonderful hospitality and for hosting such a great day.

🏆💙💛 CHAMPIONS! WELL DONE, TOWN! 💛💙🏆

🌟 President's Day 2026 🌟

Though the weather was hot, hot, hot 🥵, and the green no longer quite so green, a fun time was had by all!

💛 Many thanks to all of those involved in the planning and organisation of the day.

💙 Thank you also to our President Keith McEwan for treating us to a sumptuous buffet... the food was indeed exceptional and plentiful.. Special thanks Sue-Anne Carter & Lorraine England 😋
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🏆💙💛 COUNTY CHAMPIONS! 💛💙🏆

What a day for Basingstoke Town! 🎉

Congratulations to our Men’s County Two Wood Triples Champions — Derek Banks, Zach Miller & Matthew Rixson! 👏👏👏

After a nail-biting 16-15 victory over Milton Park in this morning’s semi-final, the lads produced another incredibly close finish in this afternoon’s final at Banister Park, edging out New Milton 15-14! 😮‍💨🔥

Two games. Two incredibly tight wins. County Champions! 🏆

A fantastic team effort and a brilliant achievement — you did the Town proud! 💙💛

Congratulations, Derek, Zach & Matthew! 🎊🥳

🌟 Well done to all semi/finalists playing in the NHWBA Gazette Cup at Basingstoke Town today. Special congratulations to this year's winners, the ladies of Alton Social 🍾🙌

Many thanks to our members who worked hard to make this a great day ❤️

🏆💚💛 NORTH HAMPSHIRE LADIES – GAZETTE CUP 💛💚🏆

What a fantastic day of bowls with our friends at Basingstoke Town Bowls Club, who kindly hosted the Gazette Cup Semi-Finals and Final.

🌟 MORNING – SEMI-FINALS

Howard Park vs Hook
Old Basing vs Alton Social

Some fantastic bowls were played by everyone, with plenty of skill, determination and great sportsmanship on display.

👏 Huge congratulations to Howard Park and Alton Social, who won their semi-finals and secured their places in the afternoon's final.

🏆 AFTERNOON – THE FINAL

After already playing 18 ends in the morning, both teams needed plenty of energy for another big game!

Howard Park vs Alton Social

It was a great final and a tight contest, but Alton Social just had the edge on the day.

👏 Congratulations to Alton Social – Gazette Cup Champions!

💚💛 And a massive well done to our Howard Park ladies – Gazette Cup Finalists! An achievement to be very proud of.

A huge thank you to everyone who took time out to come along and support the players. It was greatly appreciated and helped create a fantastic atmosphere.

Thank you also to Basingstoke Town Bowls Club for hosting a brilliant day of bowls.

Well done to every competitor involved!

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🌟 What a fantastic journey it has been for Basingstoke Town Bowling Club's Anita Christian & Martin Cullis! 🌟

On Weds evening at Cranleigh Bowling Club, their superb run in the National Mixed Pairs came to an end in the Round of 16.

As Hampshire's sole remaining representatives, they took on a strong Sussex pairing with a coveted place at the National Finals in Leamington at stake.

With the scores locked at 8-8 after 10 ends, everything was still to play for, but the Sussex pair found another gear and edged ahead to take the victory.

It has been a tough couple of days for Anita, who had also represented Hampshire in Tuesday's National Mixed Over 60's game against Sussex. Despite winning on her rink, Hampshire were narrowly defeated 92-88 overall, meaning another opportunity to reach Leamington slipped away. In a remarkable coincidence, Anita even found herself facing the same lead player in both matches!

While Wednesday's result brought disappointment, it should never overshadow what has been a truly outstanding campaign. Reaching the last 16 in a National competition is a tremendous achievement, and had the Mixed Pairs been run by Bowls Hampshire rather than Bowls England, Anita and Martin would officially be recognised as Hampshire Mixed Pairs Champions for 2026.

🎉 Congratulations to them both on a brilliant run. Everyone at Basingstoke Town is incredibly proud of what you've achieved. 👏