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A 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 in the local area. The U3A motto is Learn, Laugh, Live.

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Coffee 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. Coffee Group Back to Groups Page Meeting up with other u3a members for a chat over a latte, americano or a lovely cup of tea. This group in lovely surroundings is for meeting existing friends and making new ones. When: 4th Monday of the month 2-4pm. Where: Sherfield Oaks Golf Club Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Quiz group group. This group is for those with a surfeit of useless information! We usually have six rounds of various quiz questions and a “table” quiz. Teams are selected at random on the day, so you can just come along and join in. It’s competitive but fun, because groups are formed anew each week, so that no-one group starts winning on a regular basis, thus putting others off attending. Quiz group Back to Groups Page This group is for those with a surfeit of useless information! We usually have six rounds of various quiz questions and a “table” quiz. Teams are selected at random on the day, so you can just come along and join in. It’s competitive but fun, because groups are formed anew each week, so that no-one group starts winning on a regular basis, thus putting others off attending. Venue : St. Andrew’s Church , South Ham, RG22 6ER Click here for website Date : Alternate Tuesdays Time : 13:30 - 15:30 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Discover the u3a in Basingstoke, UK. Learn who can join, how it works, and explore the vibrant community of UK u3as. Background What is the Third Age Trust? The Third Age Trust is the national representative body for the u3a movement in the UK, providing a wide range of support services to existing u3as. In addition it helps to develop new u3as and to raise the profile and increase awareness of the movement throughout the UK. What is the Third Age? The Third Age can be a time of creative activity and fulfilment — free from the restrictions and responsibilities of the Second Age of full-time employment. Around one in five of the U.K. population is in the Third Age. What is u3a? u3a is a learning cooperative of older people which enables members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities. Who can join? No qualifications are required. Anyone who shares our principles of self-help learning can join. We believe that everyone in the Third Age has something to contribute and much to receive. How does it work? Each u3a draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of its members to organise local study and activity groups. Throughout the country, u3as offer hundreds of subjects in diverse fields including art, languages, music, history, science, literature, poetry, theatre-going, philosophy, crafts, garden visits, archaeology, bridge and computing. The choice of subjects depends only on the members’ wishes and the availability of volunteers with enough expertise and/or enthusiasm to act as Group Leaders. There are NO exams (phew!) and participation in any group is open to all. Origins The seeds for Lifelong Learning for Older People were sown at the Summer School of the Université du Troisième Age held in Toulouse in 1972. This led within a year to the formation of the International Association of Universities of the Third Age (AIUTA). The movement soon became worldwide. In the UK, the u3a movement started with the creation of the Third Age Trust in 1982 as a registered charity and limited company. UK u3as In the UK it was decided during early discussions to adopt an approach that was independent of the universities. It was realised that Third Agers themselves had the skills to organise and teach in their own autonomous learning groups, the local u3as. The principle was to be "we teach one another", not "they teach us". In continental Europe and America, development has been more dependent on the universities. There are now more than 1,000 u3as throughout the United Kingdom with a total membership exceeding 400,000. Each u3a develops its own character in response to local needs and resources. To learn more about the Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a specifically, please click here .

Discover the vibrant community of u3a in Basingstoke, UK. Join us to explore educational and social opportunities for retirees. Learn more today! About our u3a The Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a started in 1999 as Old Basing and District U3A. The original Certificate of Membership of the Third Age Trust is shown below, and the certificate congratulating us on 20 years' membership of the Trust is shown also. Click on either image to view a larger copy of the certificate. Our u3a changed its name in 2008 to reflect its increasing membership more accurately. We now have more than 1,000 members. In 2024, a few of our members (thank you!) kindly put together a digital document reviewing our first 25 years. It includes clips of some of our achievements and groups, and can be viewed by c licking on the last image.

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Walkers group. We meet for a walk at a variety of locations in and around Basingstoke, Walkers Back to Groups Page The group walks every Sunday afternoon starting at 1.00pm. We meet at a variety of locations in and around Basingstoke, which one needs to drive to. We do walk at a brisk pace - 2.5 miles an hour. Sorry no dogs are allowed. An email is sent out to all members towards the end of each week advising of the start location with address/post code/What3Words. Date : Sundays Time : 13:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Local and social history group. We are a friendly group, who are interested in the local history of Basingstoke and Deane and the surrounding area plus topics and discussions, based on how our lives have changed. We visit local history sites, generally in the better weather, and enjoy presentations by our members and discussions indoors when the weather is not so good. You would be welcome to join us. Local and social history Back to Groups Page We are a friendly group, who are interested in social history, and the local history of Basingstoke and the surrounding area. We have discussions about how our lives have changed, and topics covering a range of local history topics. We have indoor meetings usually from October to May, and outdoor trips usually from June to September. Members of the group are encouraged (either on their own or in pairs) to give talks or arrange visits to local places of interest. Examples of meetings include the following: Winchester Cathedral, Echoes of Basingstoke - memories in our lifetime, Nostalgia, Jane Austen, Delivering essential services to Kempshott, Harold Gillies & Park Prewett Hospital, Local history walks. Venue: Shaftesbury Room, Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT Click here for website Date: 2nd Thursday of the month Time: 14.00 to 16.00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Military History group. For people that have an interest in discussing Military History and visiting historical sites The group will consider all aspects of military history from ancient to modern times. It is intended that each month a member will introduce a topic of mutual interest and lead a discussion on the subject. This might include specific commanders’, battles and campaigns. Military History Back to Groups Page For people that have an interest in discussing Military History and visiting historical sites The group will consider all aspects of military history from ancient to modern times. It is intended that each month a member will introduce a topic of mutual interest and lead a discussion on the subject. This might include specific commanders’, battles and campaigns. The group will also organise visits to sites taking advantage of many sites of military interest in Southern England. Venue: Malshanger Room, St Leonards Centre, Oakley Time: 10-12pm Date: Second Wednesday of the month Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Biography group. We read a mixture of recent and earlier biographies suggested by group members. These will often be available in paperback or on Kindle. Usually, one member introduces the selected book to start our discussions. Biography Back to Groups Page We read a mixture of recent and earlier biographies suggested by group members. These will often be available in paperback or on Kindle. Usually, one member introduces the selected book to start our discussions. Next year our programme is as follows: 7th October 2026 Introductory meeting - members are welcome to recommend any biographies or memoirs of their choice 4th November 2026 Eternal Boy: the Life of Kenneth Grahame by Matthew Dennison 2nd December 2026 The Autobiography: the Kindness of Strangers by Kate Adie 3rd February 2027 Politics on the Edge by Rory Stewart 7th April 2027 Another World: the Oxford Years by Melvyn Bragg 2nd June 2027 Enough Said by Alan Bennett Venue : Old Basing Pavilion Room Date : 1st Wednesday of October, November, December, February, April and June 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 Theatre Group group. Theatre Group Back to Groups Page This is a group for all theatre lovers. Visiting several theatre productions every year, the group will convene shortly after seeing the play to discuss the production, the story, the actors, the sets etc. It's always fun to go with more people and hear other people's views. The group uses a secure app to encourage communication, discussion, and ideas. Members wishing to go to other productions, may also use it to find others interested in joining them. Booking and travel arrangements are the responsibility of members, although in the future, we may introduce block booking arrangements. We also encourage car sharing to help those with transport issues. Current production visits planned: The Nightmare Room Haymarket 21-23 May 2026 Murder Before Evensong Watermill Theatre Newbury 25 Sept -14 Nov. 2026 The location for post theatre trip meetings, will be confirmed nearer the time. Venue: Will be production led, but may be in Basingstoke, Reading, Newbury (Watermill), Southampton, Woking or London Post production discussion venues to be arranged. Times: Based on production availability Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

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

Renewing your membership via the Members Portal The Membership Fee for the year from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027 is £50 for individual membership and £100 for joint membership. Once you have renewed, most of our Groups are free, with the exception of a few where there is a small additional charge, or where the Groups involve excursions or meals. Our renewal and payment of fees is done through an online process via the Members Portal. If you have not yet registered for the Members Portal then follow this link to the Members Portal Registration page . The system is simple and straightforward. Please follow the instructions below. Step 1 Please read the online Renewal Manual below. It will give you detailed instructions and take you step by step through the process. Step 2 Acknowledge our TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP By renewing your membership to the Basingstoke – Old Basing u3a you are agreeing to: abide by the principles of the u3a movement always act in the best interests of the u3a and never do anything to bring it into disrepute abide by the terms and conditions of our Constitution treat fellow members with respect and courtesy at all times comply with and support the decisions of the elected committee advise the Membership Secretary of any change in your personal details. Step 3 Click on the "Members Portal" icon to the right. Log in to the Members Portal with your email address and password, then click "Renew your membership" option. If you can't remember your password, click to access the Forgotten Password instructions . Step 4 At the end of the process you will see the confirmation of payment screen, click "Return to Seller" button to return to this website. You will receive two emails, one from PayPal and the other from Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a confirming your payment and your membership for the coming year. Please Note If you are having difficulties with the online renewal process or have membership enquiries, please contact our Membership Secretary using membership2@basingstokeu3a.org .