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Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Strategic board games group. This group plays strategic board games, including Ticket to Ride, Wingspan and Carcassonne. Each has additions/variations which add further interest and depth to the games.  In coming months we plan to explore other strategic games. Strategic board games Back to Groups Page This group plays strategic board games, including Ticket to Ride , Wingspan and Carcassonne . Each has additions/variations which add further interest and depth to the games. In coming months we plan to explore other strategic games. Experience No experience of these games is necessary as more experienced players are more that happy to help you become more familiar with these modern games. In the future We may introduce legacy type games (played over several sessions) if there are enough members to commit to playing a game over several weeks. Venue: Popley Field Community Centre , Carpenters Down, Popley, Basingstoke RG24 9AE Dates: Second and fourth Mondays of the month Times: 1pm until 4pm Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Current issues group. We discuss a wide range of topics around current issues chosen by the members.  We have discussed the NHS, education, population growth, immigration, housing, climate change and the cost of living crisis, amongst many other topics.   Current issues Back to Groups Page We discuss a wide range of topics around current issues chosen by the members. We have discussed the NHS, education, population growth, immigration, housing, climate change and the cost of living crisis, amongst many other topics. We want to grow the group and are planning to invite expert speakers to help inform our debate. We also plan to expand discussions to include local and non-political issues. People come from a wide range of political viewpoints and we ensure that everyone is treated with respect, regardless of their opinion. We want to learn and grow by listening to each other Please contact me, Karen Blakeley, if you would like further information. Venue : Varies Date : 3rd 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 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 Simply sewing group. Are you a new or experienced sewer who would like to meet other sewers?  Our Simply Sewing group could be what you are looking for. Simply sewing Back to Groups Page Are you a new or experienced sewer who would like to meet other sewers? Our Simply Sewing group could be what you are looking for. Our members range in experience and work on their own individual projects such as dressmaking, alterations, cross stitch, embroidery, sewing for art, creating textile craft items etc. A big part of our meeting is encouraging and helping each other. We love to share our progress and inspire each other to have a go. Venue : Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT Click here for website Date : 1st and 3rd 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

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Coffee Group group. Meeting up with other u3a members for a chat over coffee or a cup of tea. This group in lovely surroundings is for meeting existing friends and making new ones. Coffee Group Back to Groups Page Meeting up with other u3a members for a chat over a latte, americano or a lovely cup of tea. This group in lovely surroundings is for meeting existing friends and making new ones. When: 4th Monday of the month 2-4pm. Where: Sherfield Oaks Golf Club 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

Group Leaders Wanted Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a is a voluntary organisation, and our groups are run by members for members. We are often on the lookout for group leaders, and if you have knowledge of or interest in a subject that we do not cover, we can help you start a new group. Please contact the committee member responsible for new groups for more information.

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a French group. All French groups meet approximately 35 times over the year. To ensure progression, regular attendance is strongly recommended. French Back to Groups Page * Advanced Group has a waiting list for new members at present * All French groups meet approximately 35 times over the year. To ensure progression, regular attendance is strongly recommended. French Beginners Group leader: Sheila Milner Weekly Tuesday 10.00 -11.30 St Leonard’s centre. Oakley Starting date: The Beginners group concentrates on members who have some knowledge of French, having learnt it at school or through some other form of learning and who would like to refresh and improve their language skills. It is NOT intended for complete beginners. French Improvers Group leader: Liliane White Weekly Tuesday 10.00-12.00 St Leonard’s centre. Oakley Starting date: Mid to late September. The group is for people who have completed at least 1 year in the Beginners’ group or who were in the French Improvers group and wish to improve their confidence in the language. We shall be using Façon de Parler book 2. (starting from huitième unité) The class is friendly and informal and the aim is to be able to converse using fairly simple French and to boost people’s confidence in doing so. Members are expected to be proactive and step in when Liliane is away. French Conversation Group. Group Leader: Jo Head. Weekly: Tuesday 10.00 to 11.45 This group has been running successfully for several years for general conversation in French at individual members homes – but since Covid the group has mainly met via Zoom with occasional face-face meetings. The current intention in the future is to have a mix of Zoom and face-face meetings. There are 10 regulars currently but we would welcome new members who have some knowledge of, and ability with, French. We discuss current affairs linked to Britain and France, activities and holidays, hobbies, home and family life and occasional personal discussions. Note: Each week we have two sessions with a coffee break in between. We don’t use any formal study materials but members do on occasions use printed material to show others and encourage conversation. The aim of the group is spontaneous conversation in French. We make mistakes but it is enjoyable and interesting. French Intermediate Group leader: Mark Judd Weekly meetings term time Monday 10.00-12.00 St Leonard’s centre. Oakley. Starting: Mid to late September. The Intermediate Group is informal and a self-help group. It is best suited to people with a fair knowledge of French and interest in French culture and life who wish to consolidate their knowledge and read, write and converse in the language. It is expected that members will attend regularly. Current activities. The format is flexible and collaborative and the atmosphere relaxed. Session themes can be chosen and led by any in the group. Short stories and literary texts at intermediate level are regular favourites to read, translate and discuss together. Newspaper or magazine articles and podcasts are also used to stimulate discussion in French. The aim is to converse in French as much as possible – but with plenty of breaks – and to share common interests in all aspects of French life and culture. There is no formal teaching of grammar but the group are always happy to discuss and help each other with finer language points as they arise, but with access to a French teacher and speaker as necessary. French Advanced Group leader: Liliane White Weekly meetings term time Monday 10.00-12.00 St Leonard’s centre. Oakley. Starting: Mid to late September The Advanced Group, taken by Liliane, who is French, is for people with a good knowledge of French who wish to read, write and converse in the language as well as learn about current events in France. There are currently 20 members in the group and regular attendance is important. Current activities Liliane sends the group reading material via email midweek. It is usually based on current affairs or famous French people / places / events and is accompanied by questions for the group to prepare ahead of each meeting. The meetings themselves consist of general conversation between the members, discussion of current world and French news, presentations as well as guided reading and occasionally some grammar points. The group members are encouraged to be proactive and to take it in turn to present topics which interest them as well as to step in when Liliane is absent. Venues, Dates, Times: See details of day, time and location of each of the groups in the text to the left Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Scrabble group. A light-hearted morning for those with a love of making words. Beginners and experienced players are most welcome. Scrabble Back to Groups Page A light-hearted morning for those with a love of making words. Beginners and experienced players are most welcome. Venue : Shaftesbury Room. Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT Click here for website Date : 3rd Monday 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 Ukulele group. ave you ever thought of playing an instrument but just haven't got round to it? Well now is your chance! All players are very welcome. You don’t even have to be able to read music or to have any experience of playing a ukelele. Just turn up with one! Ukulele Back to Groups Page Have you ever thought of playing an instrument but just haven't got round to it? Well now is your chance! All players are very welcome. You don’t even have to be able to read music or to have any experience of playing a ukelele. Just turn up with one! What will you need? · Ukulele · Pen/pencil and notebook · Mug for tea/coffee Who is this group suited to? This group is for anybody interested in playing a ukulele: complete beginners to more experienced players are welcome. Venue: Christ Church , Reading Road, Chineham (parking is available at the Church and the number 7 bus stops outside) Date: first and third Wednesdays, commencing on 7th May 2025 Time: 10am to noon Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings

Basingstoke - Old Basing u3a Pickleball group. Pickleball is a relatively new sport in the UK but is quickly becoming very popular. The game, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis fosters mobility, fitness and good physical and mental health. Pickleball Back to Groups Page * This Group has a waiting list for new members at present * Pickleball is a relatively new sport in the UK but is quickly becoming very popular. The game, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis fosters mobility, fitness and good physical and mental health. The unique feature of the game is that it can be learned in minutes without extensive coaching. However, once you start playing, skills can be improved gradually to a good standard. The rules are designed to limit aggressive play and to encourage placement and tactics above strength and power. This makes the game perfectly suited to any age group, including older players, since it is quick to learn the basics, games last for minutes and skills can be developed over time. We have eight courts at Totally Tennis and play doubles, so up to 32 players at a time. Games are limited to around 10 to 12 minutes, so any “sitting out” is limited. If you come by car, there is free parking but DO NOT park in one of the numbered spaces along one side of the car park - you run the risk of getting a parking ticket. If you want to learn more, go to the internet where you will find many videos and other resources about the game, or follow the link on the right to Totally Tennis. The mantra of pickleball, like u3a, is fun and friendship. Venue: Totally Tennis, War Memorial Park, Crossborough Hill, RG21 4AG Date: Every Thursday 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 Hellenic life group. Would you like to learn to speak Greek, learn something about Greece and Cyprus and the way of life and customs of the Hellenic people? The Hellenic life group celebrates Greek and Cypriot Life, language and culture. Hellenic life Back to Groups Page * This Group has a waiting list for new members at present * Would you like to learn to speak Greek, learn something about Greece and Cyprus and the way of life and customs of the Hellenic people? The Hellenic life group celebrates Greek and Cypriot Life, language and culture. You will have the opportunity to: learn whilst having fun! familiarise yourself with the Greek Alphabet discover Greek words used in everyday English use common phrases and get by on holiday try traditional recipes and sample food and drink dance to Greek music, but no plate breaking! visit Greek restaurants and tavernas share your experiences of Greece and Cyprus explore the wisdom of the Greek philosophers Whether you would like to learn for travel or just for fun, you will quickly develop your language skills and make progress right from the start. Venue : Brookvale Village Hall, Lower Brook Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7RP Date : First and third Thursday of each month Time : 2pm to 4pm Please note that you need to be a member of Basingstoke-Old Basing u3a to attend these meetings