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Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Board games group. New board games like Scotland Yard and The Great Game of Britain, and old favourites such as Yahtzee Board games Back to Groups Page Board Games 1 If your memory of board games is Snakes and Ladders or Ludo then the Board Games 1 group can introduce you to a variety of modern games which are fun to play and interesting. Favourites include Scotland Yard and The Great Game of Britain but we have many more. If you’d like to come along to see what we play then contact the group leader to find out when the next meeting is likely to be. Get some practice in ready to beat the grandchildren! Board Games 2 The group will play some of the old family favourites such as Yahtzee or learn more recent games e.g. Ticket to Ride. Get Bit, or Herd Mentality are guaranteed to make you laugh. The objective is to play lots of shorter games in the session rather than the more complicated strategic games. You may find games you want to share with family and friends. The group leader will guide you through the games and make it easy to understand the rules. Board Games 1 - Venue : St. Andrew’s Church , South Ham, RG22 6ER Click here for website Date : One Tuesday a month - The meeting dates for 2026 are: July 7th August 4th September 1st October 13th November 10th December 8th Time : 13:30 - 15:30 Board Games 2 - Venue : T he Tavern Gaming Cafe London St, Basingstoke RG21 7NY (inside the Red Lion Hotel) Date: One Tuesday a month - Meeting dates for 2026 are: June 23rd July 21st August 16th September 15th and 29th October 27th November 24th December 22nd Time: 1st group 1200-1430, 2nd group 1430-1700 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Meditation and energy skills group. This small self-development group will be focused on learning through experience with simple yet thorough explanations on subtle matters. Held in a small group we focus on breathing, meditation techniques and confidential sharing. Meditation and energy skills Back to Groups Page * We regret that this group is full * This small self-development group will be focused on learning through experience with simple yet thorough explanations on subtle matters. Held in a small group we focus on breathing, meditation techniques and confidential sharing. Are you interested and ready to explore learning about your own energy and how to manage it to enhance your life and relationships, deal with your sensitivity and establish better boundaries, as well as encourage better communication? If so, then join this group! This group is facilitated by Nina who has over 40 years of experience as a teacher of personal development. Venue: Group Leader's home (Sherfield Park) Date: 1st and 3rd Wednesday Time: 10:30 to 12:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Motorbikes group. The motorcycle group has been created to allow like minded motorcyclists to chat, ride and enjoy coffee ( not always in that order )! The group enjoy social rides, at a relatively easy pace, making sure no one gets lost. Motorbikes Back to Groups Page The motorcycle group has been created to allow like minded motorcyclists to chat, ride and enjoy coffee ( not always in that order )! The group enjoy social rides, at a relatively easy pace, making sure no one gets lost. The group normally rides once a week on different weekdays between Spring and Autumn. The routes generally follow quieter roads and try to stay away from dual-carriageways and motorways at all costs! Rides every 3rd Friday of the month, weather permitting. Meet at Basingstoke Leisure park, Bingo hall car park’ Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Walking Cricket group. Walking Cricket Back to Groups Page This very friendly group has male and female members and everybody is welcome. Walking Cricket is at a more gentle pace, but it’s good exercise, very social and guaranteed to make you smile. · We meet on the second Monday in the month for an hour’s play. · We use a sports hall and all equipment is provided · We pick the teams on the day, depending on the number of people attending Just put on some comfortable clothing and your trainers and come along. Key rule of Walking Cricket: · No running or jogging, with or without the ball Venue: Everest Community Academy , Oxford Way, Basingstoke RG24 9UP Date/Time: Every 2nd Monday of the month at 17.00 - 18.00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

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. Art and craft Back to Groups Page * This Group has a waiting list for new members at present * 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. 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

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 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 Mahjong group. Beginners are very welcome. No previous knowledge of the game is required, the rudiments can be picked up quite quickly and we aim to have you playing on your own by the end of your first session. Mahjong Back to Groups Page Beginners are very welcome. No previous knowledge of the game is required, the rudiments can be picked up quite quickly and we aim to have you playing on your own by the end of your first session. Venue: Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT Click here for website Date: 1st and 3rd Monday Time: 14:00 - 16:30 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Golf practice group. Golf Practice - driving range, putting green Golf practice Back to Groups Page Keen to practice your golf swing or putting? This group offers an ideal opportunity to practice in a lovely setting. We have two small golf practice groups that each last 1.5 hours. Members will have access to the driving range and putting green followed by tea and coffee in the club house to discuss the session's highs and lows. The golf course will provide unlimited balls and for those that don't want to bring their own drivers and putters, they will provide clubs. Venue : Sherfield Oaks Golf Course , Windmoor Lane, Sherfield, RG27 0HB. Date / Time : 1st Wednesday of the month Group 1 - 10-11.30 Group 2 - 11- 12.30 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings