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Music and words

Music and Words is for people who love to share their passion for music and the written word.  It is an opportunity for members to take a couple of hours out of their busy lives, to sit, relax and listen to a programme of predominantly music, but may also include poetry or literature, put together by one of our members on a theme of their choice. The music is sometimes familiar, sometimes not so familiar, but always enjoyable and interesting. Members often say they enjoy researching and putting together their programmes and never fail to learn from the experience.

Once a year we have an ‘Own Choice’ session. This gives members the opportunity to propose just one piece of music or literature and talk briefly about the reason for their choice. The music tends to be classical, but a variety of genres is welcomed.

Support with providing music or presentation technology can always be provided to those who are willing to volunteer to put together a programme for the group.

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Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Venue: Parish Room, The Street, Old Basing, RG24 7BW

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Date: 2nd Thursday of the month

October to July


Time: 09:45 - 12:00

The programme of monthly presentations planned for 2025/26 is shown below:


09 October               

On with the Motley


13 November             

The Four Seasons


11 December             

TBC


08 January                

Around the World in 80 Minutes – a playlist for Phileas Fogg


12 February                

The Oratorio


12 March                     

All at Sea – a musical exploration of the marine environment


09 April                       

The Legacy of John Barry


14 May                          

Music inspired by Nature


11 June                         

Who Dunnit? Theme tunes from TV crime  programmes in the form of a Quiz


09 July                        

Own Choice (members to select one piece of music or words to be played/recited at the meeting)

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