Annual Events
Old Basing Carnival
When: June
Where: Old Basing Recreation Ground
The Old Basing Carnival is a community parade with local groups dressing up in themed costumes, a marching band and horse drawn carriages. The parade normally starts at Linden Market (Linden Ave, Old Basing) and ends at the Old Basing Recreation Ground. At the Old Basing Recreation Ground there are arena events and other attractions including: craft tents, vintage cars, a steel band, punch and judy, ice cream, tea tent, bar, BBQ, fun fair, side shows and much more.
The photos show the themed parade, entertainment on the recreation ground and the Old Basing Carnival Parade band leader.
Photos by Stephen Pritchard
Old Basing Village Show
When: Early September
Where: Old Basing Village Hall
More Information: http://www.oblvs.org.uk/
Old Basing & Lychpit Village Show is a display of parish grown and produced products. Garden flowers, roses, pot plants, fruit and vegetables all grown in the Parish. Together with flower arrangements, wine & beers, handicrafts, baking & preserves and a variety of children’s entries. It is a great event for showcasing a handicraft hobby you may have.
This is an event for all ages and all are welcome. Tea and Coffee is available, as well as lovely homemade cakes. You can even try your luck in the raffle!
There is a small admission charge, please see their website for details.
Chairman: Chris Beadle
Email: bumblethebeadle@hotmail.co.uk
Christmas At The Rec
When: From 7pm, Friday 20 December 2024
Where: Old Basing Recreation Ground
Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/page/oldbasingandlychpitparishcouncil
Basingstoke Foodbank fed more than 8,ooo people throughout 2023 and this year it looks as if numbers will be fairly similar, this is almost double the numbers compared to 5 years ago. However, we know that hunger is not a food problem, it is a money problem, and so we work to not only provide food, but a whole host or wrap around support too to help individuals and families move out of hardship and financial struggle.
We rely solely on donations, so thank you so much for the part you are playing in supporting people in your neighbourhood, they couldn’t manage without you.
Client: ‘Basingstoke Foodbank has been such a blessing to me and my family at this point in life where things are really hard for us. We appreciate the lovely support from the volunteers. They’re absolute life savers. Thank you.’
This event will be free to attend.
Please help us to support the work of Basingstoke Foodbank by kindly making a donation in one of the buckets or online.
With thanks and best wishes for a very Happy Christmas!
