Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Canasta group. Would you enjoy a group, playing the card game Canasta? This is a new group and we are looking for members who can already play. The group will not be suitable for absolute beginners. The object is to play the game in a light-hearted informal manner with like-minded people. Back to Groups Page Canasta Venue: Shaftesbury Room, Christ Church , Chineham Date: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 2pm to 4.30pm Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Would you enjoy a group, playing the card game Canasta? This is a new group and we are looking for members who can already play. The group will not be suitable for absolute beginners. The object is to play the game in a light-hearted informal manner with like-minded people. Please note that we will provisionally meet alongside the Mahjong group at Chineham, but at some point, we might need to find another venue/meeting time.

Discover the u3a in Basingstoke, UK. Learn who can join, how it works, and explore the vibrant community of UK u3as. Background What is the Third Age Trust? The Third Age Trust is the national representative body for the u3a movement in the UK, providing a wide range of support services to existing u3as. In addition it helps to develop new u3as and to raise the profile and increase awareness of the movement throughout the UK. What is the Third Age? The Third Age can be a time of creative activity and fulfilment — free from the restrictions and responsibilities of the Second Age of full-time employment. Around one in five of the U.K. population is in the Third Age. What is u3a? u3a is a learning cooperative of older people which enables members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities. Who can join? No qualifications are required. Anyone who shares our principles of self-help learning can join. We believe that everyone in the Third Age has something to contribute and much to receive. How does it work? Each u3a draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of its members to organise local study and activity groups. Throughout the country, u3as offer hundreds of subjects in diverse fields including art, languages, music, history, science, literature, poetry, theatre-going, philosophy, crafts, garden visits, archaeology, bridge and computing. The choice of subjects depends only on the members’ wishes and the availability of volunteers with enough expertise and/or enthusiasm to act as Group Leaders. There are NO exams (phew!) and participation in any group is open to all. Origins The seeds for Lifelong Learning for Older People were sown at the Summer School of the Université du Troisième Age held in Toulouse in 1972. This led within a year to the formation of the International Association of Universities of the Third Age (AIUTA). The movement soon became worldwide. In the UK, the u3a movement started with the creation of the Third Age Trust in 1982 as a registered charity and limited company. UK u3as In the UK it was decided during early discussions to adopt an approach that was independent of the universities. It was realised that Third Agers themselves had the skills to organise and teach in their own autonomous learning groups, the local u3as. The principle was to be "we teach one another", not "they teach us". In continental Europe and America, development has been more dependent on the universities. There are now more than 1,000 u3as throughout the United Kingdom with a total membership exceeding 400,000. Each u3a develops its own character in response to local needs and resources. To learn more about the Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a specifically, please click here .

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

Renewing your membership via the Members Portal The Membership Fee for the year from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027 is £50 for individual membership and £100 for joint membership. Once you have renewed, most of our Groups are free, with the exception of a few where there is a small additional charge, or where the Groups involve excursions or meals. Our renewal and payment of fees is done through an online process via the Members Portal. If you have not yet registered for the Members Portal then follow this link to the Members Portal Registration page . The system is simple and straightforward. Please follow the instructions below. Step 1 Please read the online Renewal Manual below. It will give you detailed instructions and take you step by step through the process. Step 2 Acknowledge our TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP By renewing your membership to the Basingstoke – Old Basing u3a you are agreeing to: abide by the principles of the u3a movement always act in the best interests of the u3a and never do anything to bring it into disrepute abide by the terms and conditions of our Constitution treat fellow members with respect and courtesy at all times comply with and support the decisions of the elected committee advise the Membership Secretary of any change in your personal details. Step 3 Click on the "Members Portal" icon to the right. Log in to the Members Portal with your email address and password, then click "Renew your membership" option. If you can't remember your password, click to access the Forgotten Password instructions . Step 4 At the end of the process you will see the confirmation of payment screen, click "Return to Seller" button to return to this website. You will receive two emails, one from PayPal and the other from Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a confirming your payment and your membership for the coming year. Please Note If you are having difficulties with the online renewal process or have membership enquiries, please contact our Membership Secretary using membership2@basingstokeu3a.org .

Group Venues Click Button to see the Map Basingstoke Bridge & Chess Club Maydene, Sherborne Road, Basingstoke RG21 5TG Click to see Map Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) Worting Road, Basingstoke RG21 8TN Click to see Map Basingstoke Sports Centre Festival Place, Basingstoke RG21 7LE Click to see Map Basingstoke Sports and Social Club Fairfields Road, Basingstoke RG21 3DR Click to see Map Basingstoke Town Bowling Club 18 Fairfields Road, Basingstoke RG21 3DR Click to see Map Brookvale Village Hall Lower Brook Street, Basingstoke RG21 7RP Click to see Map Christ Church Reading Road, Chineham, Basingstoke RG24 8LT Click to see Map Everest Community Academy Oxford Way, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9UP Click to see Map Hatch Warren Community Centre Long Cross Lane, Basingstoke RG22 4XF Click to see Map Hook Bowls Club Bowling Green Drive, Hook, RG27 9TZ Click to see Map Kempshott Village Hall Pack Lane, Basingstoke RG22 5HN Click to see Map Monk Sherborne Village Hall Monk Sherborne Village Hall, Salters Heath Rd, Monk Sherborne, Tadley RG26 5HR Click to see Map Morrisons Community Room Morrisons Supermarket, Worting Road, Basingstoke, RG21 8BJ Click to see Map Oakridge West Community Association Upton Crescent, Oakridge, Basingstoke RG21 5SN Click to see Map Old Basing Pavilion Room The Street, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7DA Click to see Map Parish Room St Mary's Church, The Street, Old Basing, RG24 7BW Click to see Map Popley Fields Community Centre Carpenters Down, Popley Way, Basingstoke RG24 9AE Click to see Map Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke RG21 3HF Click to see Map Ridgeway Centre Buckskin Centre Blackdown Close, Basingstoke RG22 5BN Click to see Map Roger Morris Centre Eastrop Way, Basingstoke RG21 4QE Click to see Map Royal British Legion Social Club Crown Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke RG24 7DN Click to see Map Russell Howard Park St Andrew's Road, Basingstoke RG22 6PT Click to see Map Sherborne St John Village Hall Kiln Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9HR Click to see Map Sherfield Oaks Golf Club Sherfield Oaks, Wildmoor Lane, Sherfield on Loddon, Basingstoke, RG27 0HB Click to see Map St Andrew's Church Western Way, South Ham, Basingstoke RG22 6ER Click to see Map St Leonards Centre Rectory Road, Oakley Basingstoke RG23 7ED Click to see Map St. Mary's Parish Church Church Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke RG24 7DJ Click to see Map The Holly Blue Bradley Wy, Beggarwood, Basingstoke RG23 7GF Click to see Map The Indoor Tennis Centre War Memorial Park Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke RG21 4AG Click to see Map The Oakridge Hall for All Forsythia Walk, Basingstoke RG21 5RG Click to see Map The Tavern : Gaming Cafe London Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7NY Click to see Map Thorneycroft Bowls and Basingstoke Croquet Club Russell Howard Park St Andrew's Road Basingstoke RG22 6PT Click to see Map Waitrose Waitrose, Basing View, Basingstoke, RG21 4YY Click to see Map

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Line dancing group. 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 * 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 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings 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.

The Membership Fee for the year from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027 is £50 for individual membership and £100 for joint membership.

We are a thriving community of more than 1,000 members, people like you, who are no longer working full-time or raising a family and want to make the most of life. Once you have joined our u3a, you can join as many of our 80+ groups as you like (there is a modest additional charge for a small number of our groups) and take the opportunity to develop your interests, make new friends and enjoy yourself. We offer recreational and social activities plus a wide range of educational study groups, with a very friendly and informal atmosphere. Further benefits of joining include: Invitations to monthly meetings, usually including an external speaker on a topic of general interest, with tea/coffee and biscuits afterwards with the opportunity to talk to other members. Click here to see more details. I f your particular interest is not covered, you could investigate the possibility of starting your own group, with support from the Committee available, to help you move forwards. It is certainly not always necessary to be able to "teach"; you and your group can explore and develop your subject together. News Edit magazine – click on one of the pictures below to open that edition, or here to see previous editions 1/1

Join the u3a in Basingstoke, UK. Sign up for exclusive access and stay connected with our community. Register today! Members Portal Registration You can only register on the Members Portal once you are a Member of our u3a and have received your Membership number. If you already have your Membership number, please continue with Step 1 below in order to register on the Members Portal. Step 1 Please follow this link to the Members Portal Manual where you can read the instructions on how to register. You will also be able to print these instructions if you prefer. Step 2 Make sure you have the required five pieces of information ready and to hand: 1. Your Membership Number 2. Your forename 3. Your surname 4. Your postcode 5. Your email address These must be exactly as stored in your record in Beacon. This information is shown on emails sent from the u3a via Beacon. Please make sure you do NOT inadvertently add trailing spaces with the postcode and email address, a space after the text RG27 1TP , as the system will reject your entry. Step 3 Click on the Members Portal icon to the right. Follow the procedure to register to use the Portal. Remember to go to your email inbox to verify your email address within 1 hour from registering. Make sure you will be able to recall the password you have set so that you are able to log on to the Portal. Registering for the Members Portal with a shared email address There are members in the u3a who share the same email address as someone else in the u3a. Both members can register for the Members Portal using that shared email address. The first member must complete the registration for the Portal as normal using the shared email address, set a password and confirm their email address via the email sent to that inbox by the system. Click this link to see the instructions on how the second member with the same email address should register for the Members Portal. Any questions? If you have any questions about the Members Portal, we have prepared two sets of FAQs. To view the set appropriate to you: click here if you DO NOT share an email address with another member click here if you DO share an email address with another member Please note If you are having difficulties with the online joining process or have membership enquiries, please email our Membership Secretary using membership2@basingstokeu3a.org .

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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. Back to Groups Page Introduction to Tarot 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 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.