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Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Ladies who lunch group in the Wellbeing faculty. We all take a turn at hosting a lunch in our own home with the hostess making the main course, someone else bringing the starter and a third person bringing the pudding. We enjoy swapping recipes and any culinary tips and facts as well as putting ourselves and the world to right! Back to Groups Page Ladies who lunch We all take a turn at hosting a lunch in our own home with the hostess making the main course, someone else bringing the starter and a third person bringing the pudding. We enjoy swapping recipes and any culinary tips and facts as well as putting ourselves and the world to right! Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue : members' homes Date : 3rd Thursday of the month Time : 13:00 - 16:00

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Rummikub group in the Indoor Games faculty. We have three very friendly groups meeting to play Rummikub and socialise. Each group welcomes both beginners and experienced players alike. The groups at Chineham and Kempshott are larger with about 30 players and the group at Popley has about 12 players. Refreshments are available at each group for a nominal charge. Back to Groups Page Rummikub * All Groups have waiting lists for new members at present * We have three very friendly groups meeting to play Rummikub and socialise. Each group welcomes both beginners and experienced players alike. The groups at Chineham and Kempshott are larger with about 30 players and the group at Popley has about 12 players. Refreshments are available at each group for a nominal charge. Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Rummikub – Chineham Venue : Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT (www.basingstokeu3a.org/venues/christ-church ) (Shaftsbury Room - enter main door, turn right, straight down the corridor). Click here for website Date : 3rd Friday of the month Time : 14:00 - 17:00 Rummikub – Kempshott Venue : Kempshott Village Hall, Pack Lane, Basingstoke, RG22 5HN ( www.basingstokeu3a.org/venues/kempshott-village-hall ) Date : 2nd Thursday of the month Time : 10:00 - 12:00 Rummikub – Popley Venue : Popley Fields, Carpenters Down, Popley Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9AE (www.basingstokeu3a.org/venues/popley-fields ) Date : 2nd and 4th Monday of the month Time : 14:00 - 16:00

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Wooly Crafters group in the Arts & Crafts faculty. We are a very friendly group, so there is a lot of chatter and laughter while knitting, crocheting, drinking tea / coffee.  Back to Groups Page Wooly Crafters We are a very friendly group, so there is a lot of chatter and laughter while knitting, crocheting, drinking tea / coffee. The emphasis is on having fun and socialising whilst enjoying our hobbies and learning new skills. Bring along your own project and if you need help, there is always someone willing to assist or teach new techniques. We occasionally work on a project together e.g. Jane Austen panel, Christmas decorations. Quotes from members: ‘Everyone welcome and lots of tips and ideas’ ‘Friendly and inclusive. Always lots of chatter and laughter.’ ‘Helpful to each other’ From a new member ‘ Wow, what an amazing experience. Lovely people from a variety of backgrounds and wooly crafting interests.’ Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue: Hatch Warren Community Centre, Longcross Lane, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, RG22 4XF Day: Alternate Tuesdays starting 16 September Time: 10.00 – 12.00

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Excursions and holidays group in the Wellbeing faculty. Do you like travelling? The members of our Excursions and holidays group make many visits to places of interest, including gardens and stately homes, concerts and shows. We have been busy in 2025, members enjoyed … A Mystery Trip which culminated in a lovely meal A visit to Gun Wharf in Portsmouth, we went up the Spinnaker Tower & had a boat trip around the harbour A trip to the Royal Albert Hall for a concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Saw a West End Production of Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at The Swan Theatre in High Wycombe A trip to Wembley Park to see Starlight Express Salisbury Cathedral Flower Festival Marvelled at the reproduction of the Sistine Chapel ceiling in Goring-by-Sea and then went on to Worthing Holiday in Italy Back to Groups Page Excursions and holidays * This Group has a waiting list for new members at present * Please click on the link below Excursions and Holidays Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Needles and Pins group in the Arts & Crafts faculty. We are a very friendly group, so there is lots of chatter and laughter while knitting, drinking tea and coffee and eating biscuits. Back to Groups Page Needles and Pins We are a very friendly group, so there is lots of chatter and laughter while knitting, drinking tea and coffee and eating biscuits. Bring along your own project to do and if you need help, there is always someone willing to assist or teach new things for knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery etc. The emphasis is on having fun, socialising whilst enjoying our hobbies. We try to have a few workshops each year, e.g. Dorset buttons, Christmas decorations and we have special events. Some of us make things for charities, such as blankets/hats and mittens for neo-natal wards or twiddlemuffs for dementia patients. We also do knitted toys for the shoeboxes sent to deprived children. If you want to get involved, then you can use the time to produce items. Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue : Shaftesbury Room Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT Click here for website Date : 1st and 3rd Friday in the month Time : 09:30 to 11:30

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Music and words group in the Music & Dance faculty. 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. Back to Groups Page 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. 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 Click here for website 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) 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)

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Simply sewing group in the Arts & Crafts faculty. Are you a new or experienced sewer who would like to meet other sewers?  Our Simply Sewing group could be what you are looking for. Back to Groups Page Simply sewing Are you a new or experienced sewer who would like to meet other sewers? Our Simply Sewing group could be what you are looking for. Our members range in experience and work on their own individual projects such as dressmaking, alterations, cross stitch, embroidery, sewing for art, creating textile craft items etc. A big part of our meeting is encouraging and helping each other. We love to share our progress and inspire each other to have a go. Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue : Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT Click here for website Date : 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month Time : 10:00 - 12:00

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Only Connect group in the Indoor Games faculty. This group is for those that love quizzes and it follows closely the format of the television programme of the same name. The key differences are that all teams will tackle every question, and they may be a little bit easier Back to Groups Page Only Connect Only Connect This group is for those that love quizzes and it follows closely the format of the television programme of the same name. The key differences are that all teams will tackle every question, and they may be a little bit easier ... Up to six teams take up the challenge of four rounds. Rounds one and two, the Connections and Sequences rounds respectively, each comprise six questions. Round three is the two Connecting Walls with up to 10 points available and round four is the Missing Vowels round. Do you think you could beat the other teams? Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue: Popley Fields Community Centre Date: 3rd Wednesday of the month Time: 2 - 3pm

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Poetry appreciation group in the Lifelong Learning faculty. Each month members decide on the poet or theme for the following month. The main organiser for that month - usually the member who has volunteered to host the session - leads with some information on the poet/theme. Other members bring a related selection of poems for reading out and discussion. Recent poets studied include T.S. Eliot and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Back to Groups Page Poetry appreciation Each month members decide on the poet or theme for the following month. The main organiser for that month - usually the member who has volunteered to host the session - leads with some information on the poet/theme. Other members bring a related selection of poems for reading out and discussion. Recent poets studied include T.S. Eliot and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue : Members Home Date : 4th Tuesday of the month Time : 14.00 - 1600

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Walking netball group in the Physical Activity faculty. We begin with some stretches and warm-up drills, and we practise our passing, catching and shooting skills. Back to Groups Page Walking netball Everyone welcome – come along and have some fun! We begin with some stretches and warm-up drills, and we practise our passing, catching and shooting skills. There’s usually time for some matchplay, and we finish with a cool-down and final stretch. Nothing serious, but plenty of laughter! Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue : Russell Howard Park, (Netball Court No 1), St Andrew’s Road,RG22 6PT Date : Every Tuesday Time : 12:00 - 13:00

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Literature - old and new group in the Lifelong Learning faculty. We are a group of readers who discuss one book a month. The selection of ten books is made by proposal and vote in early summer. We alternate between a classic novel and a more modern one. One member gives a short introduction to get us started. It is not essential to finish the book; your opinions are still welcome. Back to Groups Page Literature - old and new We are a group of readers who discuss one book a month. The selection of ten books is made by proposal and vote in early summer. We alternate between a classic novel and a more modern one. One member gives a short introduction to get us started. It is not essential to finish the book; your opinions are still welcome. We don’t meet in December or August so sometimes the books for January and September are a little longer. This is an opportunity to try out books you might not have thought to read. You never know, you might discover a new author to indulge in! Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue : Zoom Date : 4th Thursday of the month Time : 10:00 - 11:30 Here is the list for the next year: FEB: The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad MAR: The Golden Lion of Granpere by Anthony Trollope APR: Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz MAY: The War of the Worlds by H.G.Wells JUN: If we were Villains by M.L.Rio. JUL: An Eye for an Eye by Anthony Trollope SEP: The Seventh Son by Sebastian Faulkes Here is the list for the next year: FEB: The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad MAR: The Golden Lion of Granpere by Anthony Trollope APR: Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz MAY: The War of the Worlds by H.G.Wells JUN: If we were Villains by M.L.Rio. JUL: An Eye for an Eye by Anthony Trollope SEP: The Seventh Son by Sebastian Faulkes

Group Venues Click Button to see the Map 7th Bramshill Scout Group Hook Scout HQ Raven Road Hook RG27 9HH. Click to see 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 Discovery Centre Library Potters Walk, Basingstoke RG21 7LS 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 Chineham Village Hall Thornhill Way, Chineham, Basingstoke RG24 8YE Click to see Map Christ Church Reading Road, Chineham, Basingstoke RG24 8LT Click to see Map Cliddesden Millenium Village Hall Church Lane, Cliddesden, Basingstoke RG25 2JQ Click to see Map Down Grange 75-83 Pack Lane, Basingstoke RG22 5SN 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 Hill Rise Community Centre Hill Rise Hall, Bach Close, Basingstoke RG22 4JZ 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 Loddon Vale Indoor Bowls Club West Ham Leisure Park, Worting Road, Basingstoke RG22 6PG Click to see Map Lychpit Community Hall Great Binfields Road, Lychpit, Basingstoke RG24 8TF Click to see Map Morrisons Community Room Morrisons Supermarket, Worting Road, Basingstoke, RG21 8BJ Click to see Map Oakley Methodist Church Hill Road, Oakley, Basingstoke RG23 7HP Click to see Map Old Basing Pavilion Room The Street, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7DA Click to see Map Old Basing Village Hall 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 Course Sherfield Oaks, Wildmoor Lane, Sherfield on Loddon, Basingstoke, RG27 0HB Click to see Map Sherfield Village Hall Reading Road, Sherfield Green, Sherfield on Loddon, RG27 0EZ 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 Sycamore Centre Sycamore Way, Basingstoke RG23 8AB 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 The Vyne Community Centre Vyne Road Basingstoke RG21 5PB Click to see Map Thorneycroft Bowls and Basingstoke Croquet Club Russell Howard Park St Andrew's Road Basingstoke RG22 6PT Click to see Map Totally Tennis War Memorial Park Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke RG21 4AG Click to see Map Waitrose Cafe Waitrose, Basing View, Basingstoke, RG21 4YY Click to see Map