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Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Computer group group. We will mainly cover the Microsoft Windows environment, but other topics may get covered if we have enough expertise to do so. The Notes from the Presentations of both groups will be available to download on this web site. Computer group Back to Groups Page We run two groups under the headings. We will mainly cover the Microsoft Windows environment, but other topics may get covered if we have enough expertise to do so. The Notes from the Presentations of both groups will be available to download on this web site. New members would be very welcome. If you are interested, or would simply like more information, then please use the "Contact Us" button at the bottom of the page. We do offer teas and coffees for a very small donation at the start. Beginners Group This group is for people with little or no knowledge of computers who want to get started and need help doing so. We offer one to one help to group members to assist with any issues that they may be struggling with. Current Activity Spending ½ hour talking about topics of interest followed by 1 ½ hours on one to one help. Intermediate Group This group is for people with a bit more knowledge than pure beginners, but by no means experts. We will offer in-depth presentations on topics of general interest with the hope that everyone comes away with added knowledge. Current Activity The aim is to offer two in-depth presentations per meeting, lasting approximately ¾ hr each. Helpers will be available to assist members on a one to one basis but this will be purely ad hoc and arranged at the time of the meeting. Venue (All groups): Shaftesbury Room, Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT. Dates: Beginners - second Tuesday of the month Intermediate - fourth Tuesday of the month Times: 14:00 – 16:00 – Beginners 10:00 – 12:00 - Intermediates Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings Beginners Group Notes Beginner Session 1 Notes Email Notes Calendar PowerPoint Slides Calendar Notes Cloud Photo Talk Files Photos Photo App How to use Photo App Saving Photos Filing and Housekeeping Browsers and Search Engines These area few of my favourite phone Apps Handout notes Handout slides Artificial Intelligence presentation Social Media Handout note s OneDrive Notes Presentation Email safety Alexa NHS App Handout slide s Presentation Passwords and Password Managers Getting the most from your iPhone s Managing Files and Photos Part 1 - Files Part 2 - Photos Christmas Tips Handout Using a New Phone iPhone Gestures Guide by Apple iPhone Setup and Gestures iPhone Presentation Handout Android Phone Environment Notes Android Phone and Tablet Setup and Gestures Introduction to Microsoft Excel Part 1 Part 2 Example Spreadsheet Part 3 Example Workbook - Excel Charts Part 4 Example Workbook - Pivot Tables Beginners Group Notes Beginner Session 1 Notes Email Notes Calendar PowerPoint Slides Calendar Notes Cloud Photo Talk Files Photos Photo App How to use Photo App Saving Photos Filing and Housekeeping Browsers and Search Engines These area few of my favourite phone Apps Handout notes Handout slides Artificial Intelligence presentation Social Media Handout note s OneDrive Notes Presentation Email safety Alexa NHS App Handout slide s Presentation Passwords and Password Managers Getting the most from your iPhone s Managing Files and Photos Part 1 - Files Part 2 - Photos Christmas Tips Handout Using a New Phone iPhone Gestures Guide by Apple iPhone Setup and Gestures iPhone Presentation Handout Android Phone Environment Notes Android Phone and Tablet Setup and Gestures Introduction to Microsoft Excel Part 1 Part 2 Example Spreadsheet Part 3 Example Workbook - Excel Charts Part 4 Example Workbook - Pivot Tables Intermediate Group Notes Backup & Recovery Email Windows 10 End Window 10 Tools Linux – An Introduction Home WiFi PowerPoint Notes Demo Slides Information Security Introduction to Network Attached Storage Build your own PC Excel budgeting Household Excel Budget 2025 demo. Computer aided design Virtual machines Create a virtual machine Buying Hardware Introduction to Microsoft Word Course Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 All about video editing Photo Editing for Fun

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

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Art and craft group. Our group does drawing, painting in all media and various crafts such as card making, cross stitch, beading etc.  There is no formal tuition but exchanges of ideas and tips. Art and craft Back to Groups Page * This Group has a waiting list for new members at present * Are you interested in exploring your creative side? Are you new to art and craft and just want the opportunity to talk to others with more experience? Maybe you have done art and crafts before and would like to hone your skills? Would you like to meet like-minded people and make a new friend or two along the way? Our group does drawing, painting in all media and various crafts such as card making, cross stitch, beading etc. There is no formal tuition but exchanges of ideas and tips. Venue : Ridgeway Community Centre, Blackdown Close, RG22 5BN Click here for website Date : 2nd and 4th Tuesday Time : 13.30 to 16.30 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 Excursions and holidays group. Do you like travelling? The members of our Excursions and holidays group make many visits to places of interest, including gardens and stately homes, concerts and shows. We have been busy in 2025, members enjoyed … A Mystery Trip which culminated in a lovely meal A visit to Gun Wharf in Portsmouth, we went up the Spinnaker Tower & had a boat trip around the harbour A trip to the Royal Albert Hall for a concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Saw a West End Production of Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at The Swan Theatre in High Wycombe A trip to Wembley Park to see Starlight Express Salisbury Cathedral Flower Festival Marvelled at the reproduction of the Sistine Chapel ceiling in Goring-by-Sea and then went on to Worthing Holiday in Italy Excursions and holidays Back to Groups Page Please click on the link below Excursions and Holidays Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Poetry appreciation group. Each month members decide on the poet or theme for the following month. The main organiser for that month - usually the member who has volunteered to host the session - leads with some information on the poet/theme. Other members bring a related selection of poems for reading out and discussion. Recent poets studied include T.S. Eliot and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Poetry appreciation Back to Groups Page Each month members decide on the poet or theme for the following month. The main organiser for that month - usually the member who has volunteered to host the session - leads with some information on the poet/theme. Other members bring a related selection of poems for reading out and discussion. Recent poets studied include T.S. Eliot and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Venue : Members Home Date : 4th Tuesday of the month Time : 14.00 - 1600 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a BCOT Luncheon group. 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. BCOT Luncheon Back to Groups Page This luncheon is open to ALL paid-up members of our u3a. Forms for each lunch are available from the group leader in the weeks leading up to the event. This is a pleasant social event with good food and good company. Venue : Robert Newman restaurant, Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Road, RG21 8TN Click here for website Date : Meet once a term, on a Thursday. Time : From 12:15pm until about 3pm for a 3 course meal. 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 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 Easy Paced Walking Football group. 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 Easy Paced Walking Football Back to Groups Page 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! Venue: Everest Community School, Popley Date: 2nd Thursday of the month Time: 5pm to 6pm Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

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 Transport group. This is a monthly group for those who have an interest in various forms of transport, including Buses, Trains, Boats & Planes; and other Transport Interests too. Transport Back to Groups Page This is a monthly group for those who have an interest in various forms of transport, including Buses, Trains, Boats & Planes; and other Transport Interests too. Meetings are in the following formats: · Indoor meetings where members participate, by leading on a topic of their choice. · Occasional outdoor visits to places of transport related interest. A list of all the meetings and topics over the next few months can be found on the Members Portal. (See link below) Venue: Kempshott Village Hall Date : 4th Thursday of the month Time : 10:00 to 11:45 am Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings