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Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Cribbage group. We are a group for players who know how to play crib. We play pairs matches, with participants randomly drawn into pairs, to play doubles crib in friendly games. There may be instances where players may play singles matches depending on the number attending the group.  Cribbage Back to Groups Page We are a group for players who know how to play crib. We play pairs matches, with participants randomly drawn into pairs, to play doubles crib in friendly games. There may be instances where players may play singles matches depending on the number attending the group. Anyone wishing to learn to play crib can apply to the group but only a limited number can be shown the game at each meeting. Venue: Brookvale Village Hall Time: 10.00 - 12.30 4th 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 Excursions and holidays group. 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 Excursions and holidays Back to Groups Page 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 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

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 Walks with your camera group. A series of walks of no more than 2-3 miles for those who want to take photographs using all forms of camera. The walks will cover landscapes, buildings, animals and plants etc with a range of both indoor and outdoor locations. Some indoor lighting conditions may not be suitable for some mobile phones and tablets. The walks will complement lessons learnt from the Photography group but are open to all. We usually arrange to meet for lunch before the walk, but this is optional. Walks with your camera Back to Groups Page A series of walks of no more than 2-3 miles for those who want to take photographs using all forms of camera. The walks will cover landscapes, buildings, animals and plants etc with a range of both indoor and outdoor locations. Some indoor lighting conditions may not be suitable for some mobile phones and tablets. The walks will complement lessons learnt from the Photography group but are open to all. We usually arrange to meet for lunch before the walk, but this is optional. Past walks include: Ashford Hill Nature reserve Micheldever Woods for snowdrops The Rainforest, Newbury Wayfarers Walk, Overton. Some photographs taken by members of the group can be viewed here - they're well worth a look. The picture at the bottom right of this page is a great example, but they are all so much better when viewed full screen. Date : 3rd Friday of the month Time : 14:00 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

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Rummikub group. 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. Rummikub Back to Groups Page * 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. 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 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

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Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Film group group. The films shown are given a short introduction, and we are always happy to meet new people with an interest in film. No previous knowledge is required, and we are not very studious! We like to be entertained by cinema, so our group is an adventure in film appreciation and enjoyment! Film group Back to Groups Page The films shown are given a short introduction, and we are always happy to meet new people with an interest in film. No previous knowledge is required, and we are not very studious! We like to be entertained by cinema, so our group is an adventure in film appreciation and enjoyment! We try to share members' interests in cinema and look at a broad range of films (such as from different genres, or from particular directors), and we usually try to include films we are not familiar with. The films we watch and topics we explore are decided by the group as a whole, and suggestions and discussions are always welcome. Venue : Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT Click here for website Date : 4th Monday of the month Time : 13:30 - 16:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Canasta group. Would you enjoy a group, playing the card game Canasta? This is a new group and we are looking for members who can already play. The group will not be suitable for absolute beginners. The object is to play the game in a light-hearted informal manner with like-minded people. Canasta Back to Groups Page Would you enjoy a group, playing the card game Canasta? This is a new group and we are looking for members who can already play. The group will not be suitable for absolute beginners. The object is to play the game in a light-hearted informal manner with like-minded people. Please note that we will provisionally meet alongside the Mahjong group at Chineham, but at some point, we might need to find another venue/meeting time. Venue: Shaftesbury Room, Christ Church , Chineham Date: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 2pm to 4.30pm Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

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. Health and wellbeing Back to Groups Page 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: 10th September, Oral Health - Jodie Perrett, Bupa Dental Practice, Old Basing 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 - 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 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 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 Subjects already covered: 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: 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 :)

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