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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

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. Latest issue of our News Edit Past News Edits, Newsletters and magazine articles News Edits June 2026 Click to open full edition January 2026 Click to open full edition July 2025 Click to open full edition February 2025 Click to open full edition September 2024 Click to open full edition April 2024 Click to open full edition October 2023 Click to open full edition May 2026 Click to open full edition December 2025 Click to open full edition June 2025 Click to open full edition January 2025 Click to open full edition August 2024 Click to open full edition March 2024 Click to open full edition September 2023 Click to open full edition April 2026 Click to open full edition November 2025 Click to open full edition May 2025 Click to open full edition December 2024 Click to open full edition July 2024 Click to open full edition February 2024 Click to open full edition August 2023 Click to open full edition March 2026 Click to open full edition October 2025 Click to open full edition April 2025 Click to open full edition November 2024 Click to open full edition June 2024 Click to open full edition December 2023 Click to open full edition February 2026 Click to open full edition September 2025 Click to open full edition March 2025 Click to open full edition October 2024 Click to open full edition May 2024 Click to open full edition November 2023 Click to open full edition 2023 Newsletters Spring 2023 Magazine articles January 2023 March 2023 May 2023 June 2023 2022 Newsletters Quarter 1 2022 Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Magazine articles January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 June 2022 July 2022 August 2022 November 2022 December 2022 Year Book 2018 Year Book 2019 Year Book (Text Version) 2021/22 Year Book

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

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Ladies who lunch group. 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! Ladies who lunch Back to Groups Page 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! Venue : members' homes Date : 3rd Thursday of the month Time : 13:00 - 16:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Square dancing group. American Square dancing. Suitable for anyone who can walk freely. Sequences are called throughout, no complicated footwork. Beginners welcome. Square dancing Back to Groups Page American Square dancing. Suitable for anyone who can walk freely. Sequences are called throughout, no complicated footwork. Beginners welcome. £1 per term to cover expenses. 50p for tea / coffee, or bring your own drinks. Venue: The Ridgeway Centre Date: Every Thursday 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 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 Rounders group. We begin with stretches and warm up drills, practise our batting, bowling and fielding skills, and then split into teams for a game. Rounders Back to Groups Page Everyone welcome – come along and have some fun! We begin with stretches and warm up drills, practise our batting, bowling and fielding skills, and then split into teams for a game. You can sprint, jog or walk; whatever is comfortable. We finish with a cool down and final stretch. Nothing serious but plenty of laughter! Venue : Basingstoke Sports and Social Club, Fairfields Road Basingstoke RG21 3DR Dates : 1st and 3rdWednesday each month Time : 13:30 - 14:30 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Pop the Question? group. We will be featuring our popular format of music clips and picture round Pop the Question? Back to Groups Page Sherborne St John Village Hall We will be featuring our popular format of music clips and picture round: Music Clips 60’s – 90’s including from the charts, movies, TV and adverts. Following feedback from the group on general knowledge questions we will be including music clips in this round together with questions on Radio 1 & 2 DJ’s. Each team playing on the day will have the opportunity to challenge the presenters with their pop music questions for bonus points. As always we have lots of audience participation, laughing and in October we have two birthdays to celebrate during our tea/coffee break. Played in teams of four or more, bring some friends and make your own team up Date: 4th Wednesday of each month Time: 2pm till 4pm Venue: Sherborne St John Village Hall, Kiln Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9HR Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

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. Meet the Committee This page introduces the 2025/26 committee members and trustees of our u3a. Toni Shaw Chair Contact Toni View the role description Cynthia Condliffe Vice Chair Contact Cynthia View the role description Simon McCarthy Secretary Contact Simon View the role description Sandra Leach Assistant Secretary View the role description Phil Ryan Treasurer Contact Phil View the role description Anne Dawson Membership Secretary Contact Anne View the role description Jean Herbert Assistant Membership Secretary ContactJean View the role description Janet Field Groups Facilitator Contact Janet View the role description Richard Field Beacon Manager Contact Richard View the role description Elaine Budd New Groups Development Contact Elaine View the role description Lyn Franklin PR and Publicity Contact Lyn View the role description Alastair Sim Assets & Events Manager Contact Alastair View the role description Charles Miller Systems and Webmaster Contact Charles View the role description If you're not sure who can answer your question, please use the Contact Us form

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Strategic board games group. This group plays strategic board games, including Ticket to Ride, Wingspan and Carcassonne. Each has additions/variations which add further interest and depth to the games.  In coming months we plan to explore other strategic games. Strategic board games Back to Groups Page This group plays strategic board games, including Ticket to Ride , Wingspan and Carcassonne . Each has additions/variations which add further interest and depth to the games. In coming months we plan to explore other strategic games. Experience No experience of these games is necessary as more experienced players are more that happy to help you become more familiar with these modern games. In the future We may introduce legacy type games (played over several sessions) if there are enough members to commit to playing a game over several weeks. Venue: Popley Field Community Centre , Carpenters Down, Popley, Basingstoke RG24 9AE Dates: Second and fourth Mondays of the month Times: 1pm until 4pm Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

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, Karen Blakeley, 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 Bingo group. This group is for bingo lovers and anybody that wants to play for the first time.  It's great for socialising and will be lots of fun and competitive, even though it's a game of chance.  Bingo has the added bonus of keeping the mind sharp. Bingo Back to Groups Page This group is for bingo lovers and anybody that wants to play for the first time. It's great for socialising and will be lots of fun and competitive, even though it's a game of chance. Bingo has the added bonus of keeping the mind sharp. We plan to play 6 games a session and will break for tea and coffee after the first 3 games. Don't forget to bring your dabbers!! Venue: Popley Fields Community Centre Date/time: Last Wednesday of the month, 2-4pm Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings