Take a Stand Against Youth Homelessness
On Friday 10 October 2025, you can take a stand for young people in crisis by joining Step by Step’s annual Sleep Out at Farnborough Business Park. Here in Basingstoke, including Hatch Warren, Beggarwood...
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Mencap’s Green Fingers Receives Masonic Donation
The Easter holiday break-in of the woodworking shed at Mencap’s Green Fingers extensive site at the Elizabeth Road allotments in South Ham was well publicised when thieves got away with £5,000 worth of wood...
Cllr Colin Phillimore elected as Mayor for 2025/26
Cllr Colin Phillimore is the new Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane following a Mayor Making ceremony at the Civic Offices last night (Thursday 8 May). Cllr Phillimore was first elected as a borough councillor...
Riding For The Disabled Receives Donation from Royal Arch Masons
A donation of £500 was made by the Oakley Chapter of Royal Arch Masons to the Riding For the Disabled at their premises in Dummer. The cheque was presented by Grant Chivers, the recent...
NEW WORLD RECORD
As previewed in our April edition, local runner Rebecca Reid succeeded in her attempt to set a new world record for running a marathon whilst fitted with a Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (SICD). This...
£40K for 40 Years fundraising campaign to commemorate the Ruby Anniversary for local independent charity
Age Concern Hampshire (ACH) proudly marks a significant milestone in 2025, celebrating 40 years of dedicated service to older people across the county. To recognise this remarkable achievement, the charity has launched the £40k...
Looking for a social cycling club that caters for all levels?
Welcome to the Hatch Warren & Beggarwood Cycle Club We are a community cycling club based in the Hatch Warren and Beggarwood area of Basingstoke. The club’s motto is “Come Ride With Us,” and...
HATCH WARREN RUNNER AIMS FOR WORLD MARATHON RECORD
On 27th April, Hatch Warren Runners will be well represented by a large contingent at the London Marathon, many of who are raising money for charities in the process. One of these is Rebecca...
Basingstoke Male Voice Choir at Brighton Hill…
Our spring concert will prove an interesting departure for the choir as we return to school! The concert on Saturday, May 10th will take place at Brighton Hill Community School and we shall be...
Thousands of new trees taking root throughout the borough
New trees that will provide food and shelter for native wildlife are now taking root in gardens throughout the borough after more than 1,500 residents collected free saplings in the Tree-mendous Giveaway. Launched last...
