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Set out below are a few links to sites that may be of interest to members and visitors. National u3a Website The website of the national u3a movement - offering online learning, online interest groups, a blog, monthly podcast and more u3a Summer Schools u3a summer schools are organised by individual regions and nations, giving you the opportunity to spend a couple of days getting to know other members, learning new things and exploring topics Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a does not offer at present. u3a Radio Podcast The u3a radio podcast, set up in 2020, showcases the amazing things happening across the movement. It’s created by a team of u3a members who all have radio experience and features interviews with members, interest group leaders, Trustees, national volunteers and Subject Advisers. National u3a Friends Newsletter The u3a Friends newsletter shares news, learning opportunities and member stories from across the u3a movement. Signing up to the newsletter means you are up to date and in touch with all that's happening across the movement as it happens. You'll also gain exclusive access to our Friends Extra website - a range of offers, discounts and services. Each issue of the Friends Newsletter includes a link to the Friends Extra benefits website. Interest Groups Online Interest Groups Online (abbreviated as IGO) is an online u3a community that gives you the opportunity to join groups, talks and courses from the comfort of your home. Note that this has a separate joining fee. National u3a Learning A schedule of activities complimenting what is provided locally and connecting members across the UK World u3a Links to other u3a's worldwide Charity Commission Entry Our entry on the charity commission website, including trustees annual report and accounts On a mobile device, please click here to see the links

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Italian Conversation group. Do you already have some knowledge of Italian and want to keep it alive and growing? Our Italian Conversation Group is a warm and welcoming space where you can practise speaking in a relaxed and supportive environment. Italian Conversation Back to Groups Page English Do you already have some knowledge of Italian and want to keep it alive and growing? Our Italian Conversation Group is a warm and welcoming space where you can practise speaking in a relaxed and supportive environment. Together, we’ll choose themes to talk about — from culture, history, and art to food, travel, and everyday life — encouraging lively conversations and cultural exchange. Whether you’d like to build confidence, refresh your skills, or simply share your love of all things Italian, this group is a friendly place to connect, learn, and enjoy the language together. ⸻ Italian Hai già qualche conoscenza dell’italiano e vuoi mantenerla viva e approfondirla? Il nostro Gruppo di Conversazione in Italiano è uno spazio accogliente e rilassato dove potrai esercitarti in un ambiente amichevole e solidale. Sceglieremo insieme gli argomenti di conversazione — dalla cultura, storia e arte italiane alla cucina, ai viaggi e alla vita quotidiana — per dare vita a conversazioni vivaci e a un autentico scambio culturale. Che tu voglia acquisire più sicurezza, rinfrescare le tue competenze o semplicemente condividere il tuo amore per tutto ciò che è italiano, questo gruppo è un luogo amichevole in cui connettersi, imparare e divertirsi insieme. Venue: Community Room, Morrisons Supermarket, Worting Road Basingstoke RG21 8BJ Day/Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10am to 11:30am Please sign in at the customer service desk on arrival at the store, and sign out on departure. You are with "u3a" and visiting the "Community Room". Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Walking netball group. We begin with some stretches and warm-up drills, and we practise our passing, catching and shooting skills. Walking netball Back to Groups Page Everyone welcome – come along and have some fun! We begin with some stretches and warm-up drills, and we practise our passing, catching and shooting skills. There’s usually time for some matchplay, and we finish with a cool-down and final stretch. Nothing serious, but plenty of laughter! Venue : Russell Howard Park, (Netball Court No 1), St Andrew’s Road,RG22 6PT Date : Every Tuesday Time : 12:00 - 13:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

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

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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 Badminton group. 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! Badminton Back to Groups Page * 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! Venue : Everest Community Academy, Oxford Way, RG24 9UP Click here for website Date: Every Friday Time : 15:00 - 17:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Understanding legislation group. Have you been frustrated by the complexities of legislation?  If so, you might be interested in joining this group to look at ways to improve legislation and give constructive feedback to our law makers.  Whether you're from the legal sector, the police, or simply a concerned citizen, you can contribute to the “Improving Legislation” group.  Our goal is to review and revise outdated or poorly written laws with the help of a large volunteer community. Understanding legislation Back to Groups Page Have you been frustrated by the complexities of legislation? If so, you might be interested in joining this group to look at ways to improve legislation and give constructive feedback to our law makers. Whether you're from the legal sector, the police, or simply a concerned citizen, you can contribute to the “Improving Legislation” group. Our goal is to review and revise outdated or poorly written laws with the help of a large volunteer community. Work has already been done to propose improved guidelines to improve legislation propose some improvements to existing legislation collate information on global efforts to enhance legislation Ready to join? This group was only recently formed in 2025 and operates in a different way to most other U3A groups in that we study particular pieces of legislation that are of interest and work together to propose how it can be improved. Venue : Member's Home Date : 2nd Thursday of each month, October to July. Time : 2-4pm Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a German group. The course is aimed at learning to speak German and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. The class is studying Willkommen Book 2 from the beginning. German Back to Groups Page The course is aimed at learning to speak German and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. The class is studying Willkommen Book 2 from the beginning. There is also plenty of time for conversational practice, mostly based on members’ news and experiences each week. Venue : Morrisons Community Room, Morrisons Supermarket, Worting Road, Basingstoke RG21 8BJ The Room is next to and immediately before the cafe in Morrisons. Date : Every Thursday during term time 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 Table tennis group. We are a friendly group playing Table Tennis for fun and we welcome new members who have had some recent experience of the game.  We have four tables and usually play doubles, so up to 16 members are always active. Table tennis Back to Groups Page * This Group has a waiting list for new members at present * We are a friendly group playing Table Tennis for fun and we welcome new members who have had some recent experience of the game. We have four tables and usually play doubles, so up to 16 members are always active. This group is not suitable for beginners. Venue : Everest Community Academy, Oxford Way, RG24 9UP Click here for website Date: Every Friday Time : 15:00 - 17:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Ballroom dancing group. Our group learns Ballroom and Latin American Dances. After a brief warm-up to music at the beginning of the session, tuition is given in new figures from one particular dance (usually repeated over a few weeks) and we then have an opportunity to practise what we have learned. Ballroom dancing Back to Groups Page Our group learns Ballroom and Latin American Dances . After a brief warm-up to music at the beginning of the session, tuition is given in new figures from one particular dance (usually repeated over a few weeks) and we then have an opportunity to practise what we have learned. There is a short break for refreshments (bring your own). Time is also allocated for revision and further practice of other dances. The classes are very relaxed and sociable, and the group welcomes couples of all abilities. Anyone without a partner will usually need to find a dancing partner with similar dancing experience before applying to join the Ballroom Dancing Group. Venue : Royal British Legion, Old Basing, RG24 7DN Click here for website Date : Every Friday 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 Art history and appreciation group. Artists of all abilities are welcome. This is a popular group and membership continues to grow, with places still available. Art history and appreciation Back to Groups Page Have you ever looked at an artwork and wondered about its meaning, about the artist, the context or the techniques involved? If so, then you’ll enjoy the Art History and Appreciation group. No expert artistic knowledge is assumed or necessary - just a liking and interest in art in its many and varied forms. Presentations by group members are appreciated and enjoyed. Everyone’s opinion and contribution is valued in this friendly, informal, and enthusiastic group. The group aims to provide opportunities to socialise, discuss and learn from each other. We warmly welcome new members. Venue : Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT Click here for website Date : 3rd Wednesday 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