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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  Our goal is to review and revise outdated or poorly written laws with the help of a large volunteer community.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 Our goal is to review and revise outdated or poorly written laws with the help of a large volunteer community.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

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Calligraphy group. Make your mark with calligraphy and discover some of the things you can do with this pen script lettering. Our experienced teacher, Jane Hussey, helps beginners to develop their skills from scratch and helps the more experienced to extend their range of techniques and undertake creative projects. Calligraphy Back to Groups Page * This Group has a waiting list for new members at present * Make your mark with calligraphy and discover some of the things you can do with this pen script lettering. Our experienced teacher, Jane Hussey, helps beginners to develop their skills from scratch and helps the more experienced to extend their range of techniques and undertake creative projects. Venue : Parish Room, St Mary’s Church, The Street, Old Basing, RG24 7BW Click here for website Date : 3rd Tuesday 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 Pilates group. Pilates is a wonderful exercise to improve balance and strength. Pilates Back to Groups Page Pilates is a wonderful exercise to improve balance and strength. Our classes will be taught by Jo a fully trained Pilates instructor and is suitable for all abilities. Chair and mat Pilates will be taught simultaneously . Places for the group are booked 6 sessions at a time at an additional cost to the u3a membership. Group 1 Venue : Brookvale Community Centre Date : Every Monday afternoon Time : 4pm to 5pm Group 2 Venue : Monk Sherborne Village Hall Date : Every Thursday morning Time : 10:45 to 11:45 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Science and technology group. Our friendly meetings cover a wide range of topics presented by members of the group, with some visiting speakers. Whilst the presentations will have some technical content, the speakers know that audience members will rarely have specific knowledge of their field, so presentations are never difficult to understand. Hence, you just have to have an interest in science/technology to enjoy them. Science and technology Back to Groups Page Our friendly meetings cover a wide range of topics presented by members of the group, with some visiting speakers. Whilst the presentations will have some technical content, the speakers know that audience members will rarely have specific knowledge of their field, so presentations are never difficult to understand. Hence, you just have to have an interest in science/technology to enjoy them. PROGRAMME FOR THE COMING ACADEMIC YEAR • 2026 • January: Banknote technology - De La Rue speaker • February: Why my holiday airliner looks like this - Tim Frawley • Life in a Pathology Lab. - Simon Whitehead • April: Was there a Big Bang? – David Youll • May: Forensic Seismology at AWE Blacknest • June: Aircraft Navigation Systems- Graham Simms • July: The war against science – Diane Newell We also enjoy some interesting visits to sites (e.g. research centres) related to our studies. Recent visits have included: the Diamond Light Source at Harwell the de Havilland Aircraft Museum, near St Albans Brooklands museum National Oceanographic Centre, Southampton We hold meetings in a face-to-face environment at The Roger Morris Centre, Eastrop Way, Basingstoke RG21 4QE where there is free parking across the road from the centre. Our meetings start at 2.00pm, with coffee and tea available from 1.45pm. Click here for maps and direction Our aim is to for the presentation to last about 45-50 minutes, with time for questions afterwards. Also, there is the opportunity to chat with colleagues and the presenter before and after the presentation. If you have a topic that will be of interest to this group, please let one of the group leaders know and we will aim to fit your presentation into the schedule. Members of the S&T group receive an email reminder about a week before each presentation, giving details of the venue, the speaker and the presentation. Venue : The Roger Morris Centre, Eastrop Way, Basingstoke RG21 4QE Date : 1st Tuesday of the month Time : 2:00 - 3:30 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 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

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Papercraft group. Paper is an amazingly versatile material which lends itself to many applications. The Papercraft group will, with the aid of scissors and glue and some patience make a variety of attractive and amazing items  Papercraft Back to Groups Page Paper is an amazingly versatile material which lends itself to many applications. The Papercraft group will, with the aid of scissors and glue and some patience make a variety of attractive and amazing items The group is limited to sixteen members so that each has sufficient attention from the class Venue: Brookvale Village Hall Date: 3rd Wednesday in the month Time: 14:00 to 16:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings