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Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Ukulele group in the Music & Dance faculty. ave you ever thought of playing an instrument but just haven't got round to it? Well now is your chance! All players are very welcome. You don’t even have to be able to read music or to have any experience of playing a ukelele. Just turn up with one! Back to Groups Page Ukulele Have you ever thought of playing an instrument but just haven't got round to it? Well now is your chance! All players are very welcome. You don’t even have to be able to read music or to have any experience of playing a ukelele. Just turn up with one! What will you need? · Ukulele · Pen/pencil and notebook · Mug for tea/coffee Who is this group suited to? This group is for anybody interested in playing a ukulele: complete beginners to more experienced players are welcome. Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue: Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham (parking is available at the Church and the number 7 bus stops outside) Date: first and third Wednesdays, commencing on 7th May 2025 Time: 10am to noon

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Scrabble group in the Indoor Games faculty. A light-hearted morning for those with a love of making words. Beginners and experienced players are most welcome. Back to Groups Page Scrabble A light-hearted morning for those with a love of making words. Beginners and experienced players are most welcome. 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 : 3rd Monday of the month Time : 10:00 - 12:00

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Local and social history group in the Lifelong Learning faculty. 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. Back to Groups Page Local and social history 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. Recent Activity · Walking tour of the centre of Winchester · Guided tour of the Vyne, provided by a National Trust volunteer · Basingstoke Canal Barge Trip, from Odiham, including a visit to Odiham Castle · Christmas party , with a talk about a 16th century privateer with Basingstoke connections, followed by a local history quiz on Basingstoke and nearby parts · A guided tour of Silchester Roman town (Calleva) · A talk on the history of Hackwood Park Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue: Various Date: 2nd Thursday of the month Time: 14.00 to 17.00

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Badminton group in the Physical Activity faculty. We play badminton, mainly doubles, for exercise and enjoyment. Not played for a long time? All abilities are welcome. Don’t have a racquet? No problem - we have a spare you can use, so come along for some activity and enjoyment! Back to Groups Page Badminton * This Group has a waiting list for new members at present * We play badminton, mainly doubles, for exercise and enjoyment. Not played for a long time? All abilities are welcome. Don’t have a racquet? No problem - we have a spare you can use, so come along for some activity and enjoyment! Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue : Everest Community Academy, Oxford Way, RG24 9UP Click here for website Date: Every Friday Time : 15:00 - 17:00

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Line dancing group in the Music & Dance faculty. Line Dancing is very popular in our u3a and has been going for many years. It comprises three groups. Music and instruction by Debbie Straw. Back to Groups Page Line dancing * Line Dancing Group 1 has a waiting list for new members at present * Line Dancing is very popular in our u3a and has been going for many years. It comprises three groups. Music and instruction by Debbie Straw. There is a token charge of £1 per person per class attended for Line Dancing. This is to cover the fee for our instructor and administration costs (music, dance sheets and the cost of transporting the equipment each week). This is a fixed charge which is waived whenever there are adequate funds in the "kitty". Experienced - the first hour of Line Dancing is for the more experienced dancers. Improvers - If you are interested in fun, a bit of exercise and a lot of brain training, why not join our enthusiastic Line Dance Group? An ability to commit to a course is desirable since each week we go over some old routines but are also learning new routines. Therefore, regular attendance ensures the group moves forward. Beginners - If you want to try Line Dancing but have not done it before, then why not try our bespoke Beginners session - one hour specifically to teach you the basics. Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue : Royal British Legion, Old Basing, RG24 7DN (both groups) Click here for website Date : Every Wednesday Times : Experienced 10:00 – 11:00 Improvers 11:00 – 12:00 Beginners 12:00 – 12:30

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Pickleball group in the Physical Activity faculty. Pickleball is a relatively new sport in the UK but is quickly becoming very popular. The game, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis fosters mobility, fitness and good physical and mental health. Back to Groups Page Pickleball * This Group has a waiting list for new members at present * Pickleball is a relatively new sport in the UK but is quickly becoming very popular. The game, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis fosters mobility, fitness and good physical and mental health. The unique feature of the game is that it can be learned in minutes without extensive coaching. However, once you start playing, skills can be improved gradually to a good standard. The rules are designed to limit aggressive play and to encourage placement and tactics above strength and power. This makes the game perfectly suited to any age group, including older players, since it is quick to learn the basics, games last for minutes and skills can be developed over time. We have eight courts at Totally Tennis and play doubles, so up to 32 players at a time. Games are limited to around 10 to 12 minutes, so any “sitting out” is limited. If you come by car, there is free parking but DO NOT park in one of the numbered spaces along one side of the car park - you run the risk of getting a parking ticket. If you want to learn more, go to the internet where you will find many videos and other resources about the game, or follow the link on the right to Totally Tennis. The mantra of pickleball, like u3a, is fun and friendship. Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue: Totally Tennis, War Memorial Park, Crossborough Hill, RG21 4AG Date: Every Thursday Time: 14.00 to 16.00

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Easy Paced Walking Football group in the Physical Activity faculty. Easy Paced Walking Football is good for your health it is also great fun. This group is suitable for both ladies and gentlemen and will be perfect for those that: have never played football before and would like to give it a go have played before but want to gently increase their fitness and mobility Back to Groups Page Easy Paced Walking Football Not only is Easy Paced Walking Football good for your health it is also great fun. This group is suitable for both ladies and gentlemen and will be perfect for those that: have never played football before and would like to give it a go have played before but want to gently increase their fitness and mobility The group will run indoors on a Thursday afternoon, for 1 hour, once a month. The format will include training before starting an easy paced game, depending on the members' requirements. Key rules of Walking Football: · No running or jogging, with or without the ball · Low impact tackling only · No offsides · The ball must not be kicked or deflected by any outfield player, or thrown (by the goalkeeper), above head height · A player can only kick the ball three times before another player must touch it Maybe you will score a goal or save a penalty! Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue: Everest Community School, Popley Date: 2nd Thursday of the month Time: 5pm to 6pm

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Walking football group in the Physical Activity faculty. Walking Football is at a more gentle pace, but it’s good exercise, very social and guaranteed to make you smile.    Back to Groups Page Walking football Fun and exercise. This very friendly group has male and female members from 60 to 90. It doesn’t matter if you are not David Beckham or Lucy Bronze and haven’t dribbled a ball in years, if at all! Everybody is welcome. Walking Football is at a more gentle pace, but it’s good exercise, very social and guaranteed to make you smile. · We meet on the first and third Thursdays in the month for an hour’s play. · We use a sports hall with 5-a-side goals · We pick the teams on the day, depending on the number of people attending · We do not have people playing for the full hour, but play for 20 minutes or so and then take a break. Key rules of Walking Football: · No running or jogging, with or without the ball · Low impact tackling only · No offsides · The ball must not be kicked or deflected by any outfield player, or thrown (by the goalkeeper), above head height · A player can only kick the ball three times before another player must touch it To contact the leader of the Walking Football group, please send an email to: u3abasingstokewalkingfootball@gmail.com Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue : Everest Community Academy, Oxford Way, RG24 9UP Click here for website Date: First and Third Thursday Time : 17:00 - 18:00

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Science and technology book club group in the Lifelong Learning faculty. We are a small group with a common interest in Science, Engineering and Technology subjects. Back to Groups Page Science and technology book club * This Group has a waiting list for new members at present * We are a small group with a common interest in Science, Engineering and Technology subjects. The book club was started in 2022, within the Basingstoke U3A Science & Technology group, to offer members a chance to read some of the latest, most topical books on Science, Engineering and Technology. Meeting once a quarter, we review the chosen book in a relaxed, friendly environment over refreshments. We allow three months to read the book before the review, so there is no time pressure, and it allows members to follow up on some of the references for further research. This book club has been successful and we have held some interesting and stimulating reviews on a number of subjects ranging from existential physics, to the science behind the lives of fungi. The group is limited to 16 members, in order to allow every member to provide their input within the time limit of the review. However, if you are interested in this group, you may add your name to the waiting list until a space become available. Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Venue: Group Leader’s house in Kempshott Date: quarterly on the 2nd Friday, commencing on 13 December 2024 Time: 10.30am to 12:00

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Photography group in the Arts & Crafts faculty. Through a programme of talks, demonstrations and practical sessions we aim to improve the pictures we take. Back to Groups Page Photography Through a programme of talks, demonstrations and practical sessions we aim to improve the pictures we take. We focus on the following topics: understanding our camera features improving composition understanding raw wildlife photography how to take interesting pictures of various weather conditions a practical session We also have a couple of sessions when we look at members’ photos. 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 : 3rd Tuesday of the month Time : 14:00 - 16:00

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Bridge group in the Indoor Games faculty. We run four Bridge groups: · Beginners Bridge · Bridge for Improvers · Bridge Very Relaxed Duplicate · Duplicate Bridge Back to Groups Page Bridge We run four Bridge groups: · Beginners Bridge - a small group of 8 people, with the objective of teaching the basics of bridge over a 20 week course (starting on Thursday 8th Januaary 2026) · Bridge for Improvers (new course runs for 20 weeks on a Monday from 2pm to 4pm, starting in September 2025) · Bridge Very Relaxed Duplicate (relaxed duplicate playing session, running every other Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm) · Duplicate Bridge (see below) We play competitive bridge one afternoon a week in a friendly and unintimidating atmosphere. All are welcome to drop in and play. Results are available as soon as play stops and are emailed to all players. On your own? Most players arrive in pairs, but if you would like help finding a partner, please use the "Contact Us" button below to send us a query which will be passed on to the group convenor. Other notes and presentations Other links that may be of interest (further suggestions are welcome): English Bridge Union Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Beginners Bridge Venue : Group leader's home Time : 9:30 - 11:30 Date : Every Thursday for 20 weeks, starting on 8th January 2026 Bridge for Improvers Venue : Basingstoke Bridge Club, Maydene, Sherborne Road, Basingstoke RG21 5TG Time : 14:00 - 16:00 Date : Every Monday for 20 weeks, starting in September 2025 Very Relaxed Duplicate Bridge Venue : Online, using Real Bridge Time : 14:00 - 16:00 Date : Every other Tuesday, starting on 6th January 2026 Duplicate Bridge Venue : Sherborne St John Village Hall, Kiln Road, Sherborne St John, RG24 9HP Time : 13:00 - 16:30 Date : Every Thursday

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Health and wellbeing group in the Wellbeing faculty. The objective of the group is to bring informative presentations from either healthcare professionals or charity groups to help us proactively manage our health. Back to Groups Page Health and wellbeing 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: 14th May - Heart health - Dr Charlotte Hutchins then CPR and defibrillator demonstration and practice with St John's Ambulance 11th June - Bowel Cancer - Michael Trotman from Bowel Cancer UK 9th July - 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 September - Provisionally bladder issues 8th October - Looking after your foot health. Pete, Eclipse Foot Clinic December - Provisionally Osteoporosis with Professor Nicholas Harvey 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 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings 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 Subjects already covered: Hearing - Fiona Barker - Audiologist Gut Health - Lily Samuels - Nutritionist Alzheimers - Georgi Welch - Alzheimers research UK Diabetes - David Murray - Diabetes UK Lyme Disease - James Herbert Driving Safety for Older People - Rob Heard MBE Arthritus - 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 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 Alzheimers - Georgi Welch - Alzheimers research UK Diabetes - David Murray - Diabetes UK Lyme Disease - James Herbert Driving Safety for Older People - Rob Heard MBE Arthritus - 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 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 :)