Local History Snippets
Jane Austen and the Prince of Wales at Kempshott Park From her home at nearby Steventon Jane Austen would have been a regular visitor to many of the local large houses and she was...
Author: Sarah Lock
Generous grant means art wellbeing project can continue to help local homeless and vulnerable people
Staff and volunteers at The Camrose Centre for homeless and vulnerably housed people recently hosted Lord and Lady Lymington, who visited to find out more about the creative arts and wellbeing project artWell that...
Taking Steps Towards Net Zero Carbon in Basingstoke
When the heating system at Saint Mark’s Church in Kempshott was condemned as unsafe, the Church Council knew they had an expensive problem, and one which would limit the building’s use by the community. ...
HOMELESSNESS CHARITY CALLS ON COMMUNITY TO JOIN THE BIG BASINGSTOKE SLEEP OUT
Local homelessness charity Julian House is bringing the Big Basingstoke Sleep Out back to May’s Bounty Sports Ground on Friday 24th March 2023. Families, friends and colleagues are being challenged to sleep outside for...
Schoolreaders Needed to Spread the Joy of Reading in Hampshire Schools
Children’s literacy charity Schoolreaders is looking for more volunteers who can help spread the joy of reading to children in Hampshire primary schools – especially around Basingstoke. A recent survey1 of young people by...
Focus on the Friends of the Willis Museum
“Museums are not static but dynamic”: thus wrote George Willis, (1877-1970) Basingstoke shopkeeper, antiquarian and local historian, one time mayor, first Freeman of the Borough, and, in 1931, the founder of the Borough Museum...
The Gang are back with award winning best-selling variety show!
Basingstoke Gang Show returns to The Haymarket for its 28th stunning variety show extravaganza! With a production of classic to contemporary performances brought alive by over 65 people in this highly entertaining show, the...
Do you enjoy driving and have a few hours spare?
Basingstoke NeighbourCare are looking for volunteers who can provide car transport to those needing to: get to medical appointments, pick up some shopping, go to a social event such, as a lunch club, in and around...
Basingstoke NeighbourCare
Basingstoke NeighbourCare, are a local charity who this year are celebrating 25 years of working in Basingstoke. They provide the following services: Transport They offer car transport to the following: Doctors; hospital or other...
Former mayor’s fund awards cash boost to community café in Beggarwood
The Hatch Warren & Beggarwood Community Association has received a cash boost thanks to a former Basingstoke Mayor’s Fund. A cheque was presented to the organisation by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Councillor, Dan Putty...
