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Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Rose Gardening group. A friendly and informal group for anyone who enjoys roses, gardens, coffee and good company. Rose Gardening Back to Groups Page A friendly and informal group for anyone who enjoys roses, gardens, coffee and good company. This group is for beginners and experienced gardeners alike — no expertise required, just enthusiasm and curiosity. Together we will share ideas and experiences, discuss seasonal rose care, troubleshoot problems, visit gardens and flower shows, and enjoy learning from each other in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Meetings may include: • informal chats over coffee • looking at roses in bloom • seasonal tips and practical advice • sharing successes and challenges • occasional garden visits and outings. Not experts — just passionate about roses! Venue: Members house close to town centre When: 3rd Tuesday of the month Time: 1pm - 3pm Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a History group. We have talks and then discussion on historical topics and events. History Back to Groups Page We have talks and then discussion on historical topics and events. In 2024/25 we had talks on: The Templars The Cheapside Hoard Historical Railway Accidents Basing House Preparing to meet Mr Hitler IT in 1938 Saving the Nation's Art The Dukes of Norfolk History of Jewellery Dr Gillies at War History of the London Underground History of Booze Venue : Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT Click here for website Date : 1st Wednesday of the month Time : 13:30 - 15:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Cycling group. The cycling group enjoys social rides at a relatively easy pace, with a break for refreshments and chat. The group normally rides twice a week on different weekdays throughout the year. The routes generally follow quiet roads, cycle paths and occasional trails. To give a variety of ride routes, we take the train or drive to some starting points. The group always waits for stragglers so that no-one is left behind. We usually have two or more longer multi-day trips each year - the most recent tours have been to the Ardennes, Brittany, WW1 battlefields, Somerset and the Black Forest. Cycling Back to Groups Page The cycling group enjoys social rides at a relatively easy pace, with a break for refreshments and chat. The group normally rides twice a week on different weekdays throughout the year. The routes generally follow quiet roads, cycle paths and occasional trails. To give a variety of ride routes, we take the train or drive to some starting points. The group always waits for stragglers so that no-one is left behind. We usually have two or more longer multi-day trips each year - the most recent tours have been to the Ardennes, Brittany, WW1 battlefields, Somerset and the Black Forest. Further information and the group rules are on our website - https://basu3acycling.joomla.com/ Planned activities Details are on our website - https://basu3acycling.joomla.com/future-rides Meetings are as advertised 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 – Popley Venue : Popley Fields, Carpenters Down, Popley Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9AE (www.basingstokeu3a.org/venues/popley-fields ) 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 Music and words group. Music and Words is for people who love to share their passion for music and the written word.  It is an opportunity for members to take a couple of hours out of their busy lives, to sit, relax and listen to a programme of predominantly music, but may also include poetry or literature, put together by one of our members on a theme of their choice. Music and words Back to Groups Page Music and Words is for people who love to share their passion for music and the written word. It is an opportunity for members to take a couple of hours out of their busy lives, to sit, relax and listen to a programme of predominantly music, but may also include poetry or literature, put together by one of our members on a theme of their choice. The music is sometimes familiar, sometimes not so familiar, but always enjoyable and interesting. Members often say they enjoy researching and putting together their programmes and never fail to learn from the experience. Once a year we have an ‘Own Choice’ session. This gives members the opportunity to propose just one piece of music or literature and talk briefly about the reason for their choice. The music tends to be classical, but a variety of genres is welcomed. Support with providing music or presentation technology can always be provided to those who are willing to volunteer to put together a programme for the group. Venue : Parish Room, The Street, Old Basing, RG24 7BW Click here for website Date : 2nd Thursday of the month October to July Time : 09:45 - 12:00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings The programme of monthly presentations planned for 2025/26 is shown below: 09 October On with the Motley 13 November The Four Seasons 11 December TBC 08 January Around the World in 80 Minutes – a playlist for Phileas Fogg 12 February The Oratorio 12 March All at Sea – a musical exploration of the marine environment 09 April The Legacy of John Barry 14 May Music inspired by Nature 11 June Who Dunnit? Theme tunes from TV crime programmes in the form of a Quiz 09 July Own Choice (members to select one piece of music or words to be played/recited at the meeting) The programme of monthly presentations planned for 2025/26 is shown below: 09 October On with the Motley 13 November The Four Seasons 11 December TBC 08 January Around the World in 80 Minutes – a playlist for Phileas Fogg 12 February The Oratorio 12 March All at Sea – a musical exploration of the marine environment 09 April The Legacy of John Barry 14 May Music inspired by Nature 11 June Who Dunnit? Theme tunes from TV crime programmes in the form of a Quiz 09 July Own Choice (members to select one piece of music or words to be played/recited at the meeting)

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Patchwork and quilting group. The group is a mixture of beginners and more experienced quilters. There are demonstrations and projects usually on the 4th Wednesday, and we bring our own work to do at the other meeting. Patchwork and quilting Back to Groups Page The group is a mixture of beginners and more experienced quilters. There are demonstrations and projects usually on the 4th Wednesday, and we bring our own work to do at the other meeting. Venue : Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT Click here for website Date : 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 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 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 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 Health and wellbeing group. The objective of the group is to bring informative presentations from either healthcare professionals or charity groups to help us proactively manage our health. Health and wellbeing Back to Groups Page The group meets on the second Thursday of every month, from 10am till noon, at Popley Fields Community Centre. The objective of the group is to bring informative presentations from either healthcare professionals or charity groups to help us proactively manage our health. The group does not give members the opportunity to discuss their personal issues, as this is best dealt with by a GP. One of the key philosophies of this group is that we keep our members safe and provide the right information for this open environment. Tea and coffee will be available and you will have time to interact with other members. If you want to see more about specific self-help available in the Basingstoke area, such as self referral for MSK, look at: Self Help The site says it is for the Camerose, Gillies, Hackwood, Beggarwood practice but it is relevant to all. Our confirmed speakers are: 11th June - Bowel Cancer - Michael Trotman from Bowel Cancer UK 9th July - How to develop a healthy mindset and eating habits to support your health. Mindset, hunger habits and sugar cravings – why you need to focus on HOW and WHY you eat, before focusing on WHAT and HOW MUCH. - Kate Boys 10th September, Oral Health - Jodie Perrett, Bupa Dental Practice, Old Basing 8th October - Looking after your foot health. Pete, Eclipse Foot Clinic 12th November - Counterfeit medicines - how to protect yourself and family - Michael Hui December - Provisionally: Osteoporosis with Professor Nicholas Harvey 14th January - Parkinson's Disease - Leigh‑Beth Stroud - Parkinson's UK 11th February - How to look after your back - Ian Harrison, Osteopath 11th March - Skin issues in later life with Peter Cureton If you are interested and have not already registered for the group, please use Beacon to do so or contact Elaine Budd on Elainesecu3abasingstoke@outlook.com Venue : Popley Fields Community Centre , Carpenters Down, Basingstoke RG24 9AE Click here for website Date : 2nd Thursday 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 Subjects already covered: Hearing - Fiona Barker - Audiologist Gut Health - Lily Samuels - Nutritionist Alzheimer's - Georgi Welch - Alzheimer's research UK Diabetes - David Murray - Diabetes UK Lyme Disease - James Herbert Driving Safety for Older People - Rob Heard MBE Arthritis - Jo Cummins Sleeping - Dr Lindsay Browning Cancer support available for you, family and friends - Helen Maskell - The Ark Charity and Falls Prevention Strokes - Ian Sweetingham - Stoke Association Heart health - Dr Charlotte Hutchins then CPR and defibrillator demonstration and practice with St John's Ambulance Future subjects being looked into are: Frailty and balance, foot health, herbal remedies, parkinsons and carers. So as long as we have enough people, we will be running for a long time :) Subjects already covered: Hearing - Fiona Barker - Audiologist Gut Health - Lily Samuels - Nutritionist Alzheimer's - Georgi Welch - Alzheimer's research UK Diabetes - David Murray - Diabetes UK Lyme Disease - James Herbert Driving Safety for Older People - Rob Heard MBE Arthritis - Jo Cummins Sleeping - Dr Lindsay Browning Cancer support available for you, family and friends - Helen Maskell - The Ark Charity and Falls Prevention Strokes - Ian Sweetingham - Stoke Association Heart health - Dr Charlotte Hutchins then CPR and defibrillator demonstration and practice with St John's Ambulance Future subjects being looked into are: Frailty and balance, foot health, herbal remedies, parkinsons and carers. So as long as we have enough people, we will be running for a long time :)

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Croquet group. There are five weekly sessions. You may join one or more groups depending upon demand. A session leader looks after their group and everyone, beginner or more experienced, is welcome to participate in playing hard and enjoying the atmosphere and friendly banter. The sessions are well attended, so have fun. Play is from March through to the end of September. Croquet Back to Groups Page There are five weekly sessions. You may join one or more groups depending upon demand. A session leader looks after their group and everyone, beginner or more experienced, is welcome to participate in playing hard and enjoying the atmosphere and friendly banter. The sessions are well attended, so have fun. Play is from March through to the end of September. Venue : Thorneycroft Bowls and Basingstoke Croquet Club , St Andrew's Road, RG22 6PT Click here for website Dates : Monday, Tuesday Times : Mondays 3 x 2 ½ hour sessions Tuesdays 2 x 2 ½ hour sessions 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 Wooly Crafters group. We are a very friendly group, so there is a lot of chatter and laughter while knitting, crocheting, drinking tea / coffee.  Wooly Crafters Back to Groups Page We are a very friendly group, so there is a lot of chatter and laughter while knitting, crocheting, drinking tea / coffee. The emphasis is on having fun and socialising whilst enjoying our hobbies and learning new skills. Bring along your own project and if you need help, there is always someone willing to assist or teach new techniques. We occasionally work on a project together e.g. Jane Austen panel, Christmas decorations. Quotes from members: ‘Everyone welcome and lots of tips and ideas’ ‘Friendly and inclusive. Always lots of chatter and laughter.’ ‘Helpful to each other’ From a new member ‘ Wow, what an amazing experience. Lovely people from a variety of backgrounds and wooly crafting interests.’ Venue: Hatch Warren Community Centre, Longcross Lane, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, RG22 4XF Day: Alternate Tuesdays starting 16 September Time: 10.00 – 12.00 Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings