The online parish magazine of Old Basing and Lychpit
Upcoming Events For our first presentation this month we will welcome back Alastair Wood on Wednesday 11th February with Even More Old, New, Borrowed and Blue. Two years since he was last with us,...
Contacts Mike Lakin: – Mike.Lakin@gmail.com Paul Temple:- tempaul45@gmail.com We were delighted to launch this year’s fundraising focus at the Royal Marines Concert at The Anvil in January. We’re especially excited to be partnering with...
Public electric vehicle chargers now live across Basingstoke and Deane Drivers can now plug in and power up their electric vehicles at public charging points in every ward of the borough, thanks to another...
More wildflower meadows to boost biodiversity in Basingstoke and Deane Bell orchids and kidney vetch are among the thousands of wildflowers set to spring up in Basingstoke and Deane over the coming years after...
Well, it’s hard to believe Christmas is upon us and the festive season is in full swing. It’s also amazing that Village Vibes has been opening on Friday afternoons for a year, and...
Probus Learn About Local Hero Natalie Larner gave an outline of Captain John Aiden Liddell VC MC whose 1915 burial in South View cemetery, Basingstoke was attended by many dignitaries and public crowds. Although...
Rustles in the Leaves As autumn brings misty mornings and crisp evenings, one of our most familiar garden visitors – the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) – is preparing for its long winter sleep. These...
Volunteers Needed Do you have enthusiasm and a passion for working with young people? Would you like the opportunity to help launch young people for life, whilst enhancing your skills and meeting new people?...
Feathers that catch the winter sun The glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a migratory wading bird, breeding in southern and southeast Europe before travelling great distances to overwinter here in the UK. Twenty-five years...
News from your local Prostate Cancer Support Group It was with sadness chairman Keith Jones advised the Support Group of Dr Steve Alan’s hospitalisation, and thus his inability to come as our speaker at...