Learning about St Michael’s Hospice with the WI
We are all aware of St. Michael’s Hospice in Basingstoke, but do any of us know much about what happens there. Our perceptions are probably that it is a wonderful place for those who...
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St. Mark’s Primary School – ‘The Best Is Yet To Come’
St. Mark’s CE Primary School have again been enjoying music, dance and drama as the Year 3&4 children put on their spectacular annual Easter production. This year, around 180 children took part in ‘THE...
Smooth Sailing for Probus Club
At last month’s evening meeting of the Probus Club of Basingstoke their guest speaker was Commodore Ian Gibb MBE whose talk was entitled “from Cadet to Commodore and Beyond” Having spent 43 years at...
Sheep cup cakes at the WI
Last year 22,600 women joined the WI, with overall membership for 2011/2012 peaking at 211,000 – the highest since the 1970s. Some have put this down to the Mary Berry effect, and the popularity...
Kempshott History Group
The Kempshott History Group March meeting was one of contrasts. One of our members talked about the history of Basingstoke Down Fair which was held in the area of Pack Lane/Winchester Road during the...
Basingstoke Blooming again
Basingstoke in Bloom organisers are hoping for a bumper crop of entries this year. Run by volunteers, the competition aims to encourage residents, communities and businesses to enhance the appearance of their local environment,...
Volunteer Interpretive Guides needed
Post Title: Volunteer Interpretive Guides Department: Visitor Operations Hours: As required Line Manager: Marketing Manager/ Curator An opportunity to join the small, friendly team at the Museum of Army Flying and help to engage...
Club Members Get Their Skates On!
Members of the Basingstoke & North Hampshire Inter-Varsity Club (BNHIVC) got their skates on after watching an exciting game of ice hockey at Planet Ice in Basingstoke. Supporters of the local Bison team, the...
New Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner at Neighbourhood Watch AGM
Neighbourhood Watch AGM takes place Tuesday 23 April 2013 6PM – 8PM in the Council Chambers Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council offices, London Road, Basingstoke. All members and their guests welcome. Hosting the event...
February at Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Viewers of the BBC’s_ The Train No Departing_ will be interested to know that a volunteer of 30 years from the Watercress Line is visiting on Thursday 7th (2pm, £3). Using original film footage...
