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Whats going on in our local area
Basing House
Friday 29 March - Saturday 30 March
11am-1pm
Scour the grounds of beautiful historic Basing House over Easter weekend to find the hidden eggs and be entered into a draw to win a special prize!
Milestones
29 Mar 2024 - 14 Apr 2024
Hop, skip and jump back onto our historic streets of the past and help your new pawesome pals find the hidden clock parts and bring them back to present day – otherwise history as we know it may change forever! Puzzles and plenty of play for all.
Easter weekend at West Green House
29 March – 1 April 2024
Eggs-plore West Green House this springtime and follow the Easter Bunny trail through the blossom-filled 10-acre spring garden. Children will receive a traditional Easter treat at the end of their adventure and they will also be able to visit the petting zoo.
Easter Egg hunt at Whitchurch Silk Mill
10 April 2024
Hop down to Whitchurch Silk Mill on 10 April and join in the search for chocolate eggs in the Mill grounds. Each child will be given a bag and sheet to collect 15 chocolates from different locations around the grounds.
Easter Egg Hunts at the National Trust
23 March – 14 April 2024
Easter trails with the National Trust never dis-egg-point and 2024 promises to be as marvellous as ever. At The Vyne near Basingstoke, children will work up an appetite with fun activities such as wheelbarrow racing and target practice, experience all the fun of a spring fete with the energetic Easter trail at Mottisfont, and at Hinton Ampner the action continues with challenges and activities suitable for the whole family – all with chocolate egg rewards.
An Egg-cellent Spring at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
16 March – 14 April 2024
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens look gorgeous in the spring and the whole family is sure to enjoy the self-guided Easter trail through the blossoming flowers.
Easter at Exbury Gardens
29 March – 1 April 2024
Exbury Gardens will be running an outdoors Easter trail for children over the Easter weekend, where the Exbury bunnies have used spring flowers to decorate their burrows. Complete the trail sheet and an egg-cellent prize awaits!
Det-egg-tive Trail at Marwell Zoo
29 March – 14 April 2024
Visit Marwell Zoo over the Easter holidays and help the Easter Bunny to find the cheeky egg thief with the Det-egg-tive Trail.
Keep an eye out for hidden golden eggs around the park and scan the QR code for a chance to win an egg-cellent prize.
There will also be garden games, a special Easter tipi photo op, plus candy floss and fresh hot doughnuts on the hall drive.
Chineham Library
Saturday Family Fun
Every 1st Saturday of the month
10am to midday
Parents and carers must remain with their children during the session. No need to book, just come along
Scrabble at Chineham Library
Every Tuesday
11am to 1pm
Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble every Tuesday. Hot drinks and biscuits are provided.
Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Chat About
Mondays (except public holidays)
11am to 1pm
A weekly drop-in to meet new friends and have a chat! Puzzles, games and colouring available.
Knit and Knatter
Mondays (except public holidays)
10am to midday
Bring your current project and have a natter in the refreshment area.
New Parent Connect
Every Monday
11:30am to 12:30pm
Starts 15/04/2024
Supportive library sessions perfect for new babies and first-time parents/carers. Connect with other parents, explore sensory activities. Free, limited spaces.
Family History
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (Except August and December)
10am to midday
Family History, Hampshire Genealogical Society can help you research your family history. Drop in and see what you can find! Second Tuesday of the month (except August and December). Drop in.
Intercambio
Every Tuesday
11am to midday
Intercambio Spanish/English Language exchange. Chat and practice your language skills.
Please note this is not a Spanish language class.
Write Club - Creative Writing
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
2pm to 4pm
New members welcome at this supportive group for writers of all genres and abilities.
Read Aloud
Every Thursday
1pm to 1:30pm
Storytime's not just for children! Relax, sit back and listen to our library staff read aloud to you for 30 mins. Enjoy classic and modern stories in our warm and welcome space.
Thursday Reading Group
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
2pm to 4pm
Thursday Reading Group, Join this friendly group who enjoy reading all genres.
Community Connections
Every Friday
10am to midday
A free drop-in for all seekers of sanctuary for a chat, helpful information and signposting.
Colouring and Lego® bricks available for children.
Living with Loss Café
Last Friday of the month
10:30am to midday
Drop in for a chat and a chance to connect with others dealing with grief or bereavement. Tea, coffee and a biscuit provided.
Craft and Chatter
Every Friday
10am to 12:30pm
A friendly group for makers and handicrafters, meeting in the refreshment area. Bring along your current project, share ideas and hopefully get inspiration for future projects.
This group does not meet on bank holidays.
Crime Reading Group
Every Saturday
2pm to 4pm
Meet others who share your enjoyment of this genre in this friendly reading group.
Family Games Club
Every 2nd Saturday of the month
2pm to 4pm
Enjoy a selection of board games to play together.
Ready to Roll?
Last Saturday of the month
10am to 4pm
Enjoy classic games – Catan, Pandemic, Splendour and more! Free drop-in.