Group Venues Click Button to see the Map Basingstoke Bridge & Chess Club Maydene, Sherborne Road, Basingstoke RG21 5TG Click to see Map Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) Worting Road, Basingstoke RG21 8TN Click to see Map Basingstoke Sports and Social Club Fairfields Road, Basingstoke RG21 3DR Click to see Map Basingstoke Town Bowling Club 18 Fairfields Road, Basingstoke RG21 3DR Click to see Map Brookvale Village Hall Lower Brook Street, Basingstoke RG21 7RP Click to see Map Christ Church Reading Road, Chineham, Basingstoke RG24 8LT Click to see Map Everest Community Academy Oxford Way, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9UP Click to see Map Hatch Warren Community Centre Long Cross Lane, Basingstoke RG22 4XF Click to see Map Hook Bowls Club Bowling Green Drive, Hook, RG27 9TZ Click to see Map Kempshott Village Hall Pack Lane, Basingstoke RG22 5HN Click to see Map Monk Sherborne Village Hall Monk Sherborne Village Hall, Salters Heath Rd, Monk Sherborne, Tadley RG26 5HR Click to see Map Morrisons Community Room Morrisons Supermarket, Worting Road, Basingstoke, RG21 8BJ Click to see Map Oakridge West Community Association Upton Crescent, Oakridge, Basingstoke RG21 5SN Click to see Map Old Basing Pavilion Room The Street, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7DA Click to see Map Parish Room St Mary's Church, The Street, Old Basing, RG24 7BW Click to see Map Popley Fields Community Centre Carpenters Down, Popley Way, Basingstoke RG24 9AE Click to see Map Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke RG21 3HF Click to see Map Ridgeway Centre Buckskin Centre Blackdown Close, Basingstoke RG22 5BN Click to see Map Roger Morris Centre Eastrop Way, Basingstoke RG21 4QE Click to see Map Royal British Legion Social Club Crown Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke RG24 7DN Click to see Map Russell Howard Park St Andrew's Road, Basingstoke RG22 6PT Click to see Map Sherborne St John Village Hall Kiln Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9HR Click to see Map Sherfield Oaks Golf Club Sherfield Oaks, Wildmoor Lane, Sherfield on Loddon, Basingstoke, RG27 0HB Click to see Map St Andrew's Church Western Way, South Ham, Basingstoke RG22 6ER Click to see Map St Leonards Centre Rectory Road, Oakley Basingstoke RG23 7ED Click to see Map St. Mary's Parish Church Church Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke RG24 7DJ Click to see Map The Holly Blue Bradley Wy, Beggarwood, Basingstoke RG23 7GF Click to see Map The Indoor Tennis Centre War Memorial Park Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke RG21 4AG Click to see Map The Oakridge Hall for All Forsythia Walk, Basingstoke RG21 5RG Click to see Map The Tavern : Gaming Cafe London Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7NY Click to see Map Thorneycroft Bowls and Basingstoke Croquet Club Russell Howard Park St Andrew's Road Basingstoke RG22 6PT Click to see Map Waitrose Waitrose, Basing View, Basingstoke, RG21 4YY Click to see Map

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Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Health and wellbeing group. The objective of the group is to bring informative presentations from either healthcare professionals or charity groups to help us proactively manage our health. Back to Groups Page Health and wellbeing Venue : Popley Fields Community Centre , Carpenters Down, Basingstoke RG24 9AE Click here for website Date : 2nd Thursday of the month Time : 10:00 - 12:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings 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: Self Help The site says it is for the Camerose, Gillies, Hackwood, Beggarwood practice but it is relevant to all. Our confirmed speakers are: 8th October - Looking after your foot health. Pete, Eclipse Foot Clinic 12th November - Counterfeit medicines - how to protect yourself and family - Michael Hui December - Provisionally: Osteoporosis with Professor Nicholas Harvey 14th January 2027 - Parkinson's Disease - Leigh‑Beth Stroud - Parkinson's UK 11th February - How to look after your back - Ian Harrison, Osteopath 11th March - Skin issues in later life with Peter Cureton 13th May - First Aid - Ken Taylor, St John Ambulance 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 Subjects already covered: Oral Health - Jodie Perrett, Bupa Dental Practice, Old Basing Hearing - Fiona Barker - Audiologist Gut Health - Lily Samuels - Nutritionist Alzheimer's - Georgi Welch - Alzheimer's research UK Diabetes - David Murray - Diabetes UK Lyme Disease - James Herbert Driving Safety for Older People - Rob Heard MBE Arthritis - Jo Cummins Sleeping - Dr Lindsay Browning Cancer support available for you, family and friends - Helen Maskell - The Ark Charity and Falls Prevention Strokes - Ian Sweetingham - Stoke Association Heart health - Dr Charlotte Hutchins then CPR and defibrillator demonstration and practice with St John's Ambulance Bowel Cancer - Michael Trotman from Bowel Cancer UK How to develop a healthy mindset and eating habits to support your health. Mindset, hunger habits and sugar cravings – why you need to focus on HOW and WHY you eat, before focusing on WHAT and HOW MUCH. - Kate Boys 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 :) Subjects already covered: Oral Health - Jodie Perrett, Bupa Dental Practice, Old Basing Hearing - Fiona Barker - Audiologist Gut Health - Lily Samuels - Nutritionist Alzheimer's - Georgi Welch - Alzheimer's research UK Diabetes - David Murray - Diabetes UK Lyme Disease - James Herbert Driving Safety for Older People - Rob Heard MBE Arthritis - Jo Cummins Sleeping - Dr Lindsay Browning Cancer support available for you, family and friends - Helen Maskell - The Ark Charity and Falls Prevention Strokes - Ian Sweetingham - Stoke Association Heart health - Dr Charlotte Hutchins then CPR and defibrillator demonstration and practice with St John's Ambulance Bowel Cancer - Michael Trotman from Bowel Cancer UK How to develop a healthy mindset and eating habits to support your health. Mindset, hunger habits and sugar cravings – why you need to focus on HOW and WHY you eat, before focusing on WHAT and HOW MUCH. - Kate Boys 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 :)

All Groups Our Groups Once you have joined our u3a, you can join as many of our 80+ groups as you like (there is a modest additional charge for a small number of our groups). The groups meet in a number of venues around Basingstoke and Old Basing. To view groups individually, by category, venue, day of the week and morning or afternoon sessions, use the buttons below. You can apply to join most groups by clicking on the "Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a groups" option on the Members Portal. If you would like to get in touch with the leader of a particular group, please use the "Contact Us" button at the bottom of this page and we will forward your enquiry to the relevant group leader. Some groups have a waiting list to join, and some groups are split: Across different times or venues Level (e.g. Beginners / Advanced) Details will be shown on the individual group page. If you have a question relating to an existing group, then please contact the Groups Facilitator via groups@basingstokeu3a.org Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a is a voluntary organisation, and our groups are run by members for members. We are often on the lookout for group leaders, and if you have knowledge of or interest in a subject that we do not cover, we can help you start a new group. Contact the committee member responsible for new groups for more information. Click for a 4-week grid showing all the groups by week Category Arts & Crafts Indoor Games Languages Lifelong Learning Music & Dance Physical Activity Wellbeing Day of Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Morning/Afternoon Morning Afternoon Venue Select Venue Reset Selection View Printable Group Schedule All Groups are displayed Art 4 All BCOT Luncheon Bingo Book club Canasta Creative writing Cross Stitch Easy Paced Walking Football Film group Gardening Health and wellbeing Introduction to Tarot Line dancing Mahjong Members on their own Music and words Papercraft Pickleball Pop the Question? Rounders Science and technology book club Singing for pleasure Square dancing Tea and Coffee Social Group Ukulele Walkers Walking netball Art and craft Badminton Biography Bridge Cinema Cribbage Current issues Excursions and holidays Folk and country dancing German Hellenic life Italian Conversation Literature - old and new Meditation - Ancient Wisdom Military History Needles and Pins Patchwork and quilting Pilates Quiz group Rummikub Scrabble Skittles Strategic board games Theatre Group Understanding legislation Walking Cricket Walks with your camera Art appreciation Ballroom dancing Board games Calligraphy Computer group Croquet Cycling Family history French Golf practice History Ladies who lunch Local and social history Meditation and energy skills Motorbikes Only Connect Photography Poetry appreciation Rose Gardening Science and technology Short mat bowls Spanish Table tennis Transport Walk or Stroll in the park Walking football Wooly Crafters I f your particular interest is not covered, or your chosen group is full with a waiting list, you could investigate the possibility of starting your own group, with support from the Committee available, to help you move forwards. It is certainly not always necessary to be able to "teach"; you and your group can explore and develop your subject together. The committee member who is responsible for Group Development can be contacted via NewGroups@basingstokeu3a.org

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a is an active social organisation for anyone in or around Basingstoke who has retired, is semi-retired or has never worked and who would like to make new friends with similar interests and enjoy a wide range of activities in the local area. The u3a motto is Learn, Laugh, Live. Your local u3a Finished with the 9–5 or family commitments? Now it’s your time to explore, enjoy and connect. At our u3a, you can discover new interests, rediscover old passions, and—most importantly—have fun while meeting friendly, like‑minded people. Whether you love learning something new, sharing skills, or simply enjoying good company, there’s something here for everyone. We’re a welcoming community run by members, for members. Everyone is encouraged to join in—whether that’s helping to organise activities, leading a group, or simply sharing ideas. It’s all about learning together, laughing together, and making the most of every day. In this short film, we explain the benefits of becoming a member of the Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Find a Group Join our u3a Contact us Benefits of Membership DIscover our Groups Newsletter Monthly Meetings National u3a Volunteer News Edit Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a publishes a monthly newsletter, News Edit. If you have news or information to include in the News Edit, please contact the editor. Click below to see the latest and previous issue. Volunteer? As our u3a continues to grow, we want to ensure our community remains vibrant and well-run. To do that, we are looking for a few more friendly faces to help us behind the scenes. We are looking for members to volunteer for simple tasks that take the pressure off our core team, and a couple of new Committee members to join us in July 2026. If you’d like to get involved, please use the volunteering contact form. National u3a Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a is part of a national organisation which offers online learning, online interest groups, a blog, monthly podcast, summer schools and more. National u3a Website The website of the national u3a movement - offering online learning, online interest groups, a blog, monthly podcast and more Read More u3a Radio Podcast The u3a radio podcast, set up in 2020, showcases the amazing things happening across the movement. It’s created by a team of u3a members who all have radio experience and features interviews with members, interest group leaders, Trustees, national volunteers and Subject Advisers. Read More Interest Groups Online Interest Groups Online (abbreviated as IGO) is an online u3a community that gives you the opportunity to join groups, talks and courses from the comfort of your home. Note that this has a separate joining fee. Read More u3a Summer Schools u3a summer schools are organised by individual regions and nations, giving you the opportunity to spend a couple of days getting to know other members, learning new things and exploring topics Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a does not offer at present. Read More National u3a Friends Newsletter The u3a Friends newsletter shares news, learning opportunities and member stories from across the u3a movement. Signing up to the newsletter means you are up to date and in touch with all that's happening across the movement as it happens. You'll also gain exclusive access to our Friends Extra website - a range of offers, discounts and services. Each issue of the Friends Newsletter includes a link to the Friends Extra benefits website. Read More National u3a Learning A schedule of activities complimenting what is provided locally and connecting members across the UK Read More Bingo Bingo Groups Once you have joined our u3a, you can join as many of our 90+ groups as you like (there is a modest additional charge for a small number of our groups) and take the opportunity to develop your interests, make new friends and enjoy yourself. We offer recreational and social activities plus a wide range of educational study groups, with a very friendly and informal atmosphere. The groups meet in a number of venues around Basingstoke and Old Basing. For more details, and to find a group that interests you, see more about Our Groups . A printable summary of the groups we run can be found here . New groups We are always looking to provide our members with more variety or to start a second group when a group is full. The committee member who is responsible for Group Development can be contacted via this contact form . If your particular interest is not covered, why not investigate the possibility of starting your own group? There is every chance that other members may be looking for a new challenge and keen to join a new activity. It is certainly not always necessary to be able to "teach"; you and your group can explore and develop your subject together. Recently added groups Cross Stitch Golf practice Introduction to Tarot Pilates Show More Members are invited to monthly meetings, usually including an external speaker on a topic of general interest, with tea/coffee and biscuits afterwards with the opportunity to talk to other members. Click here to see more details. Please note this will be in the Main Hall at Queen Mary's College , also the change of day and date. Next Meeting: Friday 18th September Luke Murphy MP Being an MP. This is not a political meeting. Luke will not be here as an advocate for the Government so please do not come with an agenda! He will be talking about what it is like to be an first time MP and his experiences in Parliament. He will be happy to answer questions on local issues.

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Tea and Coffee Social Group group. Meeting up with other u3a members for a chat over coffee or a cup of tea. This group in lovely surroundings is for meeting existing friends and making new ones. Back to Groups Page Tea and Coffee Social Group Group 1: When: 4th Monday of the month 2-4pm. Where: Sherfield Oaks Golf Club Group 2: When: 2nd Tuesday of the month 2-4pm. Where: The Holly Blue pub - Beggarwood Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Afternoon tea or coffee anyone? We have two social groups that meet for refreshments and a chat with u3a friends or to make new ones. The group leaders are there to introduce you to people, so you never need to feel the dread of being new to the group.

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Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Art appreciation group. Artists of all abilities are welcome. This is a popular group and membership continues to grow, with places still available. Back to Groups Page Art appreciation Art Appreciation 1: Venue : Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT Click here for website Date : 3rd Wednesday of the month Time : 14:00 - 16:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Have you ever looked at an artwork and wondered about its meaning, about the artist, the context or the techniques involved? If so, then you’ll enjoy the Art Appreciation group. No expert artistic knowledge is assumed or necessary - just a liking and interest in art in its many and varied forms. Presentations by group members are appreciated and enjoyed. Everyone’s opinion and contribution is valued in this friendly, informal, and enthusiastic group. The group aims to provide opportunities to socialise, discuss and learn from each other. We warmly welcome new members.

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Walking football group. Walking Football is at a more gentle pace, but it’s good exercise, very social and guaranteed to make you smile.    Back to Groups Page Walking football Venue : Everest Community Academy, Oxford Way, RG24 9UP Click here for website Date: First and Third Thursday Time : 17:00 - 18:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Fun and exercise. This very friendly group has male and female members from 60 to 90. It doesn’t matter if you are not David Beckham or Lucy Bronze and haven’t dribbled a ball in years, if at all! Everybody is welcome. Walking Football is at a more gentle pace, but it’s good exercise, very social and guaranteed to make you smile. · We meet on the first and third Thursdays in the month for an hour’s play. · We use a sports hall with 5-a-side goals · We pick the teams on the day, depending on the number of people attending · We do not have people playing for the full hour, but play for 20 minutes or so and then take a break. Key rules of Walking Football: · No running or jogging, with or without the ball · Low impact tackling only · No offsides · The ball must not be kicked or deflected by any outfield player, or thrown (by the goalkeeper), above head height · A player can only kick the ball three times before another player must touch it To contact the leader of the Walking Football group, please send an email to: enquiries@basingstokeu3a.org

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Art and craft group. Our group does drawing, painting in all media and various crafts such as card making, cross stitch, beading etc.  There is no formal tuition but exchanges of ideas and tips. Back to Groups Page Art and craft Venue : Ridgeway Community Centre, Blackdown Close, RG22 5BN Click here for website Date : 2nd and 4th Tuesday Time : 13.30 to 16.30 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Are you interested in exploring your creative side? Are you new to art and craft and just want the opportunity to talk to others with more experience? Maybe you have done art and crafts before and would like to hone your skills? Would you like to meet like-minded people and make a new friend or two along the way? Our group does drawing, painting in all media and various crafts such as card making, cross stitch, beading etc. There is no formal tuition but exchanges of ideas and tips.

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