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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...
I’m delighted to share that our Hampshire Hospitals People Awards are returning this summer, and nominations are now open! These awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the remarkable individuals and teams at...
ICARE Award – This award represents our trust values (Inclusive, Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Encouraging). This could be an individual or team who shows extraordinary kindness and embodies what it means to be part...
Basingstoke’s free summer outdoor arts festival has won an award from Tourism South East against tough competition. Basingstoke Festival, a free family-friendly programme of summer events, won bronze in the Tourism Event/Festival of the...
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary in Basingstoke and Deane A year-long programme of events to celebrate the life and works of one of literature’s most beloved authors who was born and raised in Basingstoke...
Home-Start Basingstoke and Deane, a volunteer led charity, have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and...
Many places lay claim to the legend of the Mistletoe Bough including Minster Lovell near Oxford, but Bramshill House near Hook has more claim than most, and numbers the ghost of the Mistletoe bough...
You may be interested to hear there is a new church and we would be thrilled to welcome you. King’s Church is a growing family church that has recently moved to meet at Manor...
Basingstoke Leisure Park offers a great selection of activities for older people. For something active visit the Aquadrome for a swim or take part in one of their health groups. Loddon Vale Indoor Bowling Club has walk-in...
Beryl Young, the lady with the hat in the picture is a retired school teacher and grandma and loves knitting and has been litter picking every morning around Hatch Warren. If you know someone...
