July '25 Magazine
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Village Vibes - July 2025
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Basinga Extras (July '25)
New Committee Appointed In operation since 1979 the Probus Club of Basingstoke caters for retired men who had some management experience in the professions or business, hence the acronym Probus. Their 45th Annual General Meeting has just taken place and appointed their committee to run things on behalf of their members. The Vice President had to step back from ascending to the top job and so the sitting President, Stephen Thair, will continue for a second year in office. Read More ... July 2025 |
 Hampshire rivers given legal rights in landmark Council decision Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust welcomes Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council’s momentous decision, at Full Council on Thursday 15th May, to grant ‘personhood’ rights to local rivers. This landmark move marks an unprecedented step in granting legal rights to rivers, offering greater protection to Hampshire’s globally rare chalk streams and delivering a major victory for nature. Read More ...
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Walk in Stanley Spencer's Footsteps and enjoy refreshments at the Vintage Tea Room in Sandham Memorial Chapel Start and end at National Trust Sandham Memorial Chapel Harts Lane, Burghclere, near Newbury, Hampshire RG20 9JT Grid ref: SU463608 July 2025 |
Go Limitless in Basingstoke this summer Get ready for an adrenaline-charged day out as Love Basingstoke’s new event, Limitless, comes to War Memorial Park on Saturday 26 July – and it’s completely free to attend. Designed for thrill-seekers, sports lovers and anyone looking for a fun day out, this brand-new event is set to bring the energy with extreme sports shows in the Love Basingstoke arena, including a quad bike display and an epic Pedal Power versus Parkour showdown ... Read More ... July 2025 |
 August 16th – 25th 2025 sees the return of the popular annual Hampshire Open Studios (HOS). During this county wide event, over 300 artists and creators will open the doors to their workshops, studios and galleries to welcome visitors. This is an opportunity for you to see these artisans at work and learn about their creative processes, whilst admiring their original artwork and even purchasing a unique gift. In addition some locations will be offering workshops for you to try your hand at their chosen specialism, plus refreshments. Read More ...
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Adder's-tongue among the grasses As summer unfolds, Hampshire's meadows come alive with a tapestry of flora. Among these is the elusive Adder's-tongue fern (Ophioglossum vulgatum), a plant that, despite its modest appearance, boasts a remarkable natural history. Belonging to one of the oldest lineages of ferns, the Adder's-tongue is often termed a 'living fossil.' Its name derives from the distinctive spore-bearing spike that protrudes from its singular, tongue-shaped leaf, resembling a snake's tongue. This unique structure sets it apart from more familiar fern species. Read More ... July 2025 |
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Ladies Entertained by Probus Club The annual Spring Ladies ‘Lunch is one of several occasions during the year that the men of the Probus Club have lunch with the ladies in their lives. This May it took place at the Test Valley Golf Club and had as their guest of honour, Janet Fagg, the President of Basingstoke’s Ladies’ Probus Club. She was in the company of friends as, like herself being the partner of a Probus member ... Read More ... July 2025 |
Make the most of life and join nearly 5000 others who have discovered the relatively unknown National Women's Register (NWR). NWR provides a wide range of talks and activities in small local groups typically less than 20 members. Read More ... July 2025 |
Upcoming Events On Wednesday 9th July acclaimed author Christian Wolmar makes a return visit to the Society to present his latest book 'The Liberation Line'. Christian will tell the story of the railwaymen who rebuilt the railways ... Read More ... July 2025 |
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