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Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Gardening group. Do you have a passion for plants and flowers or simply want to know more about what's going on in your garden?  There is so much to learn so our group love to come together and share knowledge of plants, seeds and all things horticultural.  We meet once a month from February to October with a winter break during November, December and January Gardening Back to Groups Page Do you have a passion for plants and flowers or simply want to know more about what's going on in your garden? There is so much to learn so our group love to come together and share knowledge of plants, seeds and all things horticultural. We meet once a month from February to October with a winter break during November, December and January. During the meetings we hear about which gardening jobs are due, we might have a discussion topic or a short talk by a group member. We hope to have a guest speaker occasionally or to visit a garden. Each month we have a plant swap table, where members are invited to bring in and swap plants for free. Venue : Brookvale Village Hall, Lower Brook St, Basingstoke, RG21 7RP Date : 4th Thursday Time : 14:00 - 16:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

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 Film group Film group 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 Coffee Group 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 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.

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 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 Transport Walk or Stroll in the park Walking football Wooly Crafters Art and craft Badminton Biography Bridge Coffee Group Cribbage 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 Ukulele Walkers Walking netball Art history and appreciation Ballroom dancing Board games Calligraphy Computer group Croquet 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 Theatre Group Understanding legislation Walking Cricket Walks with your camera 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 Current issues group. We discuss a wide range of topics around current issues chosen by the members.  We have discussed the NHS, education, population growth, immigration, housing, climate change and the cost of living crisis, amongst many other topics.   Current issues Back to Groups Page We discuss a wide range of topics around current issues chosen by the members. We have discussed the NHS, education, population growth, immigration, housing, climate change and the cost of living crisis, amongst many other topics. We want to grow the group and are planning to invite expert speakers to help inform our debate. We also plan to expand discussions to include local and non-political issues. People come from a wide range of political viewpoints and we ensure that everyone is treated with respect, regardless of their opinion. We want to learn and grow by listening to each other Please contact me, Richard Hawkins, if you would like further information. Venue : Varies Date : 3rd Monday 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

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Cycling group. The cycling group enjoys social rides at a relatively easy pace, with a break for refreshments and chat. The group normally rides twice a week on different weekdays throughout the year. The routes generally follow quiet roads, cycle paths and occasional trails. To give a variety of ride routes, we take the train or drive to some starting points. The group always waits for stragglers so that no-one is left behind. We usually have two or more longer multi-day trips each year - the most recent tours have been to the Ardennes, Brittany, WW1 battlefields, Somerset and the Black Forest. Cycling Back to Groups Page The cycling group enjoys social rides at a relatively easy pace, with a break for refreshments and chat. The group normally rides twice a week on different weekdays throughout the year. The routes generally follow quiet roads, cycle paths and occasional trails. To give a variety of ride routes, we take the train or drive to some starting points. The group always waits for stragglers so that no-one is left behind. We usually have two or more longer multi-day trips each year - the most recent tours have been to the Ardennes, Brittany, WW1 battlefields, Somerset and the Black Forest. Further information and the group rules are on our website - https://basu3acycling.co.uk Meetings are as advertised Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

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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 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 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 The Viables Craft Centre 19 The Harrow Way, Basingstoke RG22 4BJ 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

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Scrabble group. A light-hearted morning for those with a love of making words. Beginners and experienced players are most welcome. Scrabble Back to Groups Page A light-hearted morning for those with a love of making words. Beginners and experienced players are most welcome. Venue : Shaftesbury Room. Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT Click here for website Date : 3rd Monday 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

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Walk or Stroll in the park group. A Walk or Stroll in the Park is a leisurely amble round War Memorial and Eastrop parks. Walk or Stroll in the park Back to Groups Page A Walk or Stroll in the Park is a leisurely amble round War Memorial and Eastrop parks. There are two separate groups, each with a maximum of 20 people, starting at : 10:00. We meet outside Waitrose main entrance on Basing View. Venue: meeting outside the Waitrose entrance on Basing View Date: Wednesday mornings Time: 10:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Art 4 All group. A sociable group of painters from beginners to artists with more advanced skills working with a variety of media including water colour, acrylic and oil paints. Art 4 All Back to Groups Page A sociable group of painters from beginners to artists with more advanced skills working with a variety of media including water colour, acrylic and oil paints. Advice, ideas and experience are shared freely within the group. Artists of all abilities are welcome. This is a popular group and membership continues to grow, with places still available. Venue : Ridgeway Centre, Buckskin Date : 1st and 3rd Mondays Time : 13:30 - 16.30 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Hellenic life group. Would you like to learn to speak Greek, learn something about Greece and Cyprus and the way of life and customs of the Hellenic people? The Hellenic life group celebrates Greek and Cypriot Life, language and culture. Hellenic life Back to Groups Page * This Group has a waiting list for new members at present * Would you like to learn to speak Greek, learn something about Greece and Cyprus and the way of life and customs of the Hellenic people? The Hellenic life group celebrates Greek and Cypriot Life, language and culture. You will have the opportunity to: learn whilst having fun! familiarise yourself with the Greek Alphabet discover Greek words used in everyday English use common phrases and get by on holiday try traditional recipes and sample food and drink dance to Greek music, but no plate breaking! visit Greek restaurants and tavernas share your experiences of Greece and Cyprus explore the wisdom of the Greek philosophers Whether you would like to learn for travel or just for fun, you will quickly develop your language skills and make progress right from the start. Venue : Brookvale Village Hall, Lower Brook Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7RP Date : First and third Thursday of each month Time : 2pm to 4pm Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings