Hobbies, Activities & Pasttimes
To include or change an entry, please send details to the clerk including contact name and phone number, a brief paragraph describing the club and its activities plus any email or website addresses.
Art
Basing Art Group
Contact: Mrs S Hobbs, 01256 322246
Toddler Groups
Basing Beans Group
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/basingbeans/
Basing Beans runs on Tuesdays from 10.00 to 11.30 at the Lychpit Community Hall, Lychpit. The session costs £3 for up to two children, and £1 for each additional child. We have a separated area for babies and crawlers, and main area for walkers. Each session includes a craft, story and song time as well as refreshments, biscuits and adult chat!
Basing Beans is a committee-run, not for profit playgroup that operates for the benefit of its users. Offers of support are always welcome, whether on an ad hoc basis or more regularly. If you'd like to volunteer in any capacity, or find out more, you can speak to us informally during a session or contact us on Facebook.
Camera Club
Basingstoke Camera Club
More Information: https://www.basingstokecameraclub.co.uk/
Basingstoke Camera Club (BCC) is an active and long-established club for the promotion, encouragement and enjoyment of all branches of photography. We are a lively and thriving club supporting photographers of all levels from beginner to expert who all share a passion for creating wonderful images. The membership covers a wide range of ages, backgrounds and photographic interests.
Almost everyone enjoys taking photographs these days. However, if you want to develop your skills and take more satisfying photographs, joining a camera club is an excellent step. New members are always very welcome in BCC; come along to a couple of meetings and sample what we have to offer before you decide whether to join.
You don't have to be an 'Expert Photographer' to be welcomed as a member of BCC. All you need is an interest in photography. Our aim is to encourage you to develop your interest and skills, as well as to provide a place to meet a range of friendly people who share your interest. The only equipment you will need is a camera, any camera, and a real interest in taking pictures with it. Nowadays all cameras, from smartphones up to the more expensive cameras for enthusiasts, can take excellent images if you understand how to make best use of what you have. There is a lot of practical help at hand; most members are only too happy to share their expertise.
The Club runs a programme of talks, competitions, practical sessions, outings and social events, with regular weekly meetings from September to May. We meet at Oakridge West Community Centre Thursdays at 7:45. For more details please visit our website.
Dancing
Basingclog Morris Dancers
Telephone: 01256 397886
Website: https://www.basingclog.org.uk/
Basingclog Morris Dancers meet Tuesdays at 8pm in Sherfield on Loddon village hall, RG27 0EZ.
We dance in the North West Clog style from the mill towns of Lancashire and Yorkshire, and we have both men and women dancers — so everyone is welcome.
Wear trainers!
National Garden Scheme
Wine & Beer
Old Basing Wine & Beer Circle
Contact: Mrs W Thomas, 01256 471275