Basingstoke and District Railway Society – September 2025
Upcoming Events For many years, the diesel multiple unit – a train of passenger coaches with integral diesel engines – has been a familiar part of the railway scene. But did you know that...
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Hampshire Harmony – Invitation
Hampshire Harmony An invitation to join Hampshire Harmony Do you like to sing? Maybe you sing in the car, in the shower or just around the house. Maybe you have previously sung with a...
Linguatastic Language School – New Academic Year
New Academic Year As lots of people and organisations (including Linguatastic) prepare for a new academic year, we’d like to share the highlights of a new report from the Higher Education Policy Institute, which...
National Women’s register (NWR) – Improve your social life
Human beings are social animals, and the tenor of someone’s social life is one of the most important influences on their mental and physical health. If you would like to improve your social life...
Probus – Mencap’s Green Fingers
Mencap’s Green Fingers Receives Masonic Donation The Easter holiday break in of the woodworking shed at Mencap’s Green Fingers extensive site at the Elizabeth Road allotments in South Ham was well publicised when thieves...
Step by Step – Take a stand
Old Basing, Lychpit and Basingstoke – Take a Stand Against Youth Homelessness On Friday 10 October 2025, you can take a stand against youth homelessness by joining Step by Step’s annual...
September at The Vyne
September, a great month to enjoy the historic collection at The Vyne. With both floors of the house still open daily from 11am to 3pm (subject to volunteer availability), you can savour the sight...
Love Basingstoke – Go Limitless
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...
Basingstoke and District Railway Society – July 2025
Upcoming Events On Wednesday 9 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...
Sandham Memorial Chapel – Short Walk
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...