Sweet Success for Local Foster Family
Foster parent Simon Bleach is helping his 13-year-old foster son Reese* build more than just a sweet shop – he’s building confidence, life skills, and a brighter future. Simon has recently become a foster...
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A Different Kind of Fostering Agency
Simon fosters through Step by Step Fostering, a not-for-profit agency offering placements across Hampshire and surrounding counties. Any funds generated go straight back into the charity’s wider services, including supported accommodation, counselling, and personal...
Dave’s Nature Spot
This is my first ‘report’ and I hope to be able to do this every month. My idea is just to give you a little bit of information on a particular nature matter –...
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...
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...
