There were 53 members at the meeting held on 6th February who enjoyed the usual tea, coffee and biscuits before David Cowling, the Chairman, welcomed everyone and gave apologies from those unable to attend. ...
As I write this the sun is shining and it feels like spring is already here a huge contrast from the snow a couple of weeks ago, I hope we have seen the last...
Have you ever been fascinated by a documentary because the presenter was so good? Do you enjoy meeting people in a setting of shared interest? Do you love learning when you don’t have to...
Anne Marie and I decided to launch the Beggarwood Bookworms in October from our love of a good book and a natter. We are both trustees of the Hatch Warren and Beggarwood community association...
The Hampshire/Basingstoke branch of the UK’s oldest armed forces charity SSAFA will be out in force again in 2019 commencing with The Basingstoke Festival of Transport at The Memorial Park in May 2019 and...
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association needs volunteers in Basingstoke to help improve the confidence and independence of visually impaired people. Some of those hoping for a volunteer have been waiting for many...
St. Michael’s Hospice in Basingstoke is delighted to announce that Acting Chief Executive, Iain Cameron, has been appointed as Chief Executive of the Hospice, replacing retiring Chief Executive Dave Monkman, as of November 5th,...
Young Arachnophiles (Spider lovers) descend on Down Grange Meadow On 29th September we hosted a kids “Bug Hunt” as part of “Green Week” organised by the Council. We arranged something similar for “Love Parks...
We need to (run and) talk about…mental health The 10th October was a special club run. A huge number of us paired-up with a fellow member we didn’t know so well to run, talk...
At the meeting on 7th November there was a Christmas themed “Bring and Buy Sale” which raised £105 towards the new sound system. David Cowling, the Chairman welcomed everyone and thanked them for making...
