In 1948, three years after WW2, a group of Basing enthusiasts got together to form the Old Basing Bowling Club. In the intervening years many villagers and other folk from the town of Basingstoke have enjoyed the game of bowls on the same green and developed the facilities that exist in the club today. Situated in the greater Old Basing and Lychpit parish, our fantastic, friendly club boasts great facilities, fun events and one of the best greens in Hampshire – with six rinks.

Whether you want to find a new hobby, new friends, improve your game, get in shape or just have some fun with your own family and friends, come on down to Old Basing Bowling Club and meet our members.

Our club holds affiliations with Bowls England, Bowls Hampshire, the Basingstoke District Bowling Association, the Whitchurch and District Bowling League, and the North Hants Women's Bowling Association.

This is the fourth occasion I have had the privilege of penning a message to members at the beginning of a season.This time from the comfort of the Canaries where the weather is as good as I hope it will be at Old Basing throughout the summer.

We have a very full season ahead of us with something for everyone. We have an active committee looking after your interests with old hands, new hands and returning hands on board. We rely on you, the members to tell us when we are getting it wrong.

So from me, have a good season and relish your membership of Basingstoke's best bowling club

Maurice Hockley