Basingstoke - Old Basing
Health and wellbeing
The group meets on the second Thursday of every month, from 10am till noon, at Popley Fields Community Centre.
The objective of the group is to bring informative presentations from either healthcare professionals or charity groups to help us proactively manage our health.
The group does not give members the opportunity to discuss their personal issues, as this is best dealt with by a GP. One of the key philosophies of this group is that we keep our members safe and provide the right information for this open environment.
Tea and coffee will be available and you will have time to interact with other members.
If you want to see more about specific self-help available in the Basingstoke area, such as self referral for MSK, look at:
The site says it is for the Camerose, Gillies, Hackwood, Beggarwood practice but it is relevant to all.
Our confirmed speakers are:
13 November - Jo Cummins - Arthritis
8th January 2026 - Lydnsey Browning - Sleep key to health and well being. How to improve your sleep.
12th Feb - Abi Hurst - British Liver Trust - Looking after your liver and spotting liver disease
12th March 2026 - Cancer support available for you, family and friends - Helen Maskell - The Ark Charity
14th May - Heart health - Dr Charlotte Hutchins
If you are interested and have not already registered for the group, please use Beacon to do so or contact Elaine Budd on Elainesecu3abasingstoke@outlook.com
Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings
Venue: Popley Fields Community Centre,
Carpenters Down, Basingstoke RG24 9AE
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Date: 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Subjects already covered:
Hearing - Fiona Barker - Audiologist
Gut Health - Lily Samuels - Nutritionist
Alzheimers - Georgi Welch - Alzheimers research UK
Diabetes - David Murray - Diabetes UK
Lyme Disease - James Herbert
Driving Safety for Older People - Rob Heard MBE
Future subjects being looked into are: Frailty and balance, foot health, herbal remedies, parkinsons and carers. So as long as we have enough people, we will be running for a long time :)