Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Introduction to Tarot group. This 10 session course will introduce you to the concepts underpinning Tarot, build your understanding and skills through learning and practice within the group. Introduction to Tarot Back to Groups Page Tarot is a visual and symbolic system to understand the principles of life, relationships and personal growth. It can be used in many ways to enhance your understanding of yourself and others as well as life situations. This 10 session course will introduce you to the concepts underpinning Tarot, build your understanding and skills through learning and practice within the group. Expect some practice homework between classes. As this is a class that builds understanding to a specific framework, we appreciate your being able to attend as many classes in person as possible. Group Leader Nina has been a professional Tarot reader and teacher of personal development for over 40 years. Venue: Sherfield Oaks Golf Course When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month for 10 sessions starting in July Time: 10:00-noon. Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Needles and Pins group. We are a very friendly group, so there is lots of chatter and laughter while knitting, drinking tea and coffee and eating biscuits. Needles and Pins Back to Groups Page We are a very friendly group, so there is lots of chatter and laughter while knitting, drinking tea and coffee and eating biscuits. Bring along your own project to do and if you need help, there is always someone willing to assist or teach new things for knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery etc. The emphasis is on having fun, socialising whilst enjoying our hobbies. We try to have a few workshops each year, e.g. Dorset buttons, Christmas decorations and we have special events. Some of us make things for charities, such as blankets/hats and mittens for neo-natal wards or twiddlemuffs for dementia patients. We also do knitted toys for the shoeboxes sent to deprived children. If you want to get involved, then you can use the time to produce items. Venue : Shaftesbury Room Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT Click here for website Date : 1st and 3rd Friday in the month Time : 09:30 to 11:30 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Set out below are a few links to sites that may be of interest to members and visitors. National u3a Website u3a Summer Schools u3a Radio Podcast National u3a Friends Newsletter Interest Groups Online National u3a Learning World u3a Charity Commission Entry

Discover the vibrant community of u3a in Basingstoke, UK. Join us to explore educational and social opportunities for retirees. Learn more today! About our u3a The Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a started in 1999 as Old Basing and District U3A. The original Certificate of Membership of the Third Age Trust is shown below, and the certificate congratulating us on 20 years' membership of the Trust is shown also. Click on either image to view a larger copy of the certificate. Our u3a changed its name in 2008 to reflect its increasing membership more accurately. We now have more than 1,000 members. In 2024, a few of our members (thank you!) kindly put together a digital document reviewing our first 25 years. It includes clips of some of our achievements and groups, and can be viewed by c licking on the last image.

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Short mat bowls group. Fun, friendly, good exercise, sociable and very easy to play.  Runs from October to March.  First time players are welcome but numbers are currently restricted to 18 per session.  Players must wear flat soled shoes that must be changed into at the venue. Short mat bowls Back to Groups Page Fun, friendly, good exercise, sociable and very easy to play. Runs from the end of September to March. First time players are welcome but numbers are currently restricted to 18 per session. Players must wear flat soled shoes that must be changed into at the venue. Venue: Hook Bowling Club, Bowling Green Lane, Hook, RG27 9TZ Date: 1st & 3rd Monday 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 Creative writing group. Are you someone who has always felt you have a short story or even a book in you? Then our small, friendly group could be just what you need to improve your technique and discuss your problems with sympathetic, like-minded writers. Most of our members enjoy writing for fun and we share our writing in a relaxed, supportive setting.  Creative writing Back to Groups Page * This Group has a waiting list for new members at present * Are you someone who has always felt you have a short story or even a book in you? Then our small, friendly group could be just what you need to improve your technique and discuss your problems with sympathetic, like-minded writers. Most of our members enjoy writing for fun and we share our writing in a relaxed, supportive setting. While those members with greater expertise willingly provide assistance within the group, this is not a teaching group for absolute beginners. We do expect potential members to be able to demonstrate a knowledge of creative writing or to be able to submit a sample of their work to ensure that the group is suitable. Access to a word processor is highly desirable. Samples of our work are on our Podcast page . People wishing to join the group are requested not to turn up to a meeting but to contact the group leader in the first instance. Venue : Izita Kerr Room, The Oakridge Hall for All, Oakridge Village, Forsythia Walk, Basingstoke, RG21 5RL Date : 1st and 3rd Thursdays 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

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Cribbage group. We are a group for players who know how to play crib. We play pairs matches, with participants randomly drawn into pairs, to play doubles crib in friendly games. There may be instances where players may play singles matches depending on the number attending the group.  Cribbage Back to Groups Page We are a group for players who know how to play crib. We play pairs matches, with participants randomly drawn into pairs, to play doubles crib in friendly games. There may be instances where players may play singles matches depending on the number attending the group. Anyone wishing to learn to play crib can apply to the group but only a limited number can be shown the game at each meeting. Venue: Brookvale Village Hall Time: 10.00 - 12.30 4th Wednesday of the month Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Theatre Group group. Theatre Group Back to Groups Page This is a group for all theatre lovers. Visiting several theatre productions every year, the group will convene shortly after seeing the play to discuss the production, the story, the actors, the sets etc. It's always fun to go with more people and hear other people's views. The group uses a secure app to encourage communication, discussion, and ideas. Members wishing to go to other productions, may also use it to find others interested in joining them. Booking and travel arrangements are the responsibility of members, although in the future, we may introduce block booking arrangements. We also encourage car sharing to help those with transport issues. Current production visits planned: The Nightmare Room Haymarket 21-23 May 2026 Murder Before Evensong Watermill Theatre Newbury 25 Sept -14 Nov. 2026 The location for post theatre trip meetings, will be confirmed nearer the time. Venue: Will be production led, but may be in Basingstoke, Reading, Newbury (Watermill), Southampton, Woking or London Post production discussion venues to be arranged. Times: Based on production availability Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Skittles group. The group is a good mix of singles and couples and the hall is big enough for us all. You do not need to buy any equipment.  Skittles Back to Groups Page * This Group has a waiting list for new members at present * The group is a good mix of singles and couples and the hall is big enough for us all. You do not need to buy any equipment. Venue : Basingstoke Town Bowling Club Date : Every Monday from November to March 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 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 – Oakridge Venue : Oakridge West Community Association, Upton Cres, Oakridge, Basingstoke RG21 5SN (www.basingstokeu3a.org/venues/oakridge-west-community-association ) 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

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