Leisure

Residents are invited to tour the Chineham Energy Recovery Facility.

Chance to see inside Basingstoke facility that turns rubbish into power

Old Basing and Lychpit Carnival 2025

Old Basing and Lychpit Carnival 2025

'Fun for all the family' Old Basing Carnival returns this month - all the details

Café Dome and the broken fence

Café Dome and the broken fence

Café thanks community for support after being targeted in anti-social attack

Basingstoke Loddon Rotary has celebrated 25 years of service.

Basingstoke Loddon Rotary has celebrated 25 years of service.

Rotary club celebrates 25 years serving Basingstoke community

Residents are invited to take part in creative workshops contributing to Basingstoke Festival’s parade

Residents are invited to take part in creative workshops contributing to Basingstoke Festival’s parade

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

People invited to take part in creative workshops ahead of festival parade

Mr Wilson’s Second Liners will continue the party vibe performing 90s club classics.

Mr Wilson’s Second Liners will continue the party vibe performing 90s club classics.

Basingstoke Festival

Mythical beasts to parade through Basingstoke to celebrate summer festival

Residents can celebrate the Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day at Aldershot Lido.

Residents can celebrate the Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day at Aldershot Lido.

Everyone Active

Lido to celebrate Summer Solstice with special yoga event

Volunteers at The Safe celebrating the installation of their new planters.

Volunteers at The Safe celebrating the installation of their new planters.

New foliage beds bring plants and people together for Basingstoke charity

Hollywood Bowl is offering a free game of bowling for anyone with the surname Kane or Bellingham.

Hollywood Bowl is offering a free game of bowling for anyone with the surname Kane or Bellingham.

Free bowling for people named Bellingham or Kane during World Cup

Cardiac Health in Alton is celebrating 50 years of community support with series of open garden fundraising events.

Cardiac Health in Alton is celebrating 50 years of community support with series of open garden fundraising events.

Hampshire gardens to open to celebrate charity's 50th anniversary

A driver overtaking a horse

A driver overtaking a horse

Equestrian‑led safety ride next month urges drivers to pass wide and slow

Darren thanked his staff for helping to make the Riverdene a success

Darren thanked his staff for helping to make the Riverdene a success

'Baptism of fire' - Landlord awarded for turning 'tired' pub into thriving boozer

Prue Leith, Alexander Armstrong and Miranda Hart will headline Well Read Festival 2026.

Prue Leith, Alexander Armstrong and Miranda Hart will headline Well Read Festival 2026.

Last tickets left for literary festival with wild swimming and sauna in ancient woods

Matt hugs his client

Matt hugs his client

'Infamous' personal trainer scrambling to find new gym after shock closure

Quiz in Basingstoke, as seen on June 9

Quiz in Basingstoke, as seen on June 9

Festival Place's Quiz store to shut down tomorrow

Tesco is waiving delivery charges on its Whoosh rapid delivery service for all orders of £25 or more

Tesco is waiving delivery charges on its Whoosh rapid delivery service for all orders of £25 or more

Tesco axes delivery fees for thousands of shoppers in major promotion

Around 25,000 children from across the UK are set to take part in the 2026 Rotary Children’s Fun Day.

Around 25,000 children from across the UK are set to take part in the 2026 Rotary Children’s Fun Day.

Thousands of children to take part in free summer activities

Club President Sabine Tillie-Davidson with Deputy Mayor Cllr Sajish Tom

Club President Sabine Tillie-Davidson with Deputy Mayor Cllr Sajish Tom

Clubs and societies

Photography exhibition opens at Festival Place with nearly 130 images

'One of the most important things I have ever done' - suicide campaign wins award

Sainsbury's set to make major food rule change this month in all stores across UK

The trolleys are already in use at major retailers in the US, including Kroger, Aldi, and Coles, but this is the first time the technology has been trialled in the UK.

The trolleys are already in use at major retailers in the US, including Kroger, Aldi, and Coles, but this is the first time the technology has been trialled in the UK.

Morrisons launches AI-powered trolleys trial but shoppers have spotted a major flaw

Retired worker organises hospital staff panto that raises thousands each year

Customised rigs, American trucks, vintage vehicles and emergency vehicles will be on display.

Customised rigs, American trucks, vintage vehicles and emergency vehicles will be on display.

Families and truck enthusiasts invited to action-packed weekend

Outside Fitness First

Outside Fitness First

Shock as popular Basingstoke gym to close with just one week's notice

Marwell Zoo has welcomed its first snow leopard cubs in over a decade.

Marwell Zoo has welcomed its first snow leopard cubs in over a decade.

First look at only snow leopard cubs born at a Hampshire zoo in over a decade

Retro Wheels and Rails at The Watercress Line in 2025.

Retro Wheels and Rails at The Watercress Line in 2025.

The Watercress Line

Nostalgic vintage event coming to Hampshire heritage rail line this weekend

Basingstoke Neighbourhood Care

Basingstoke NeighbourCare to hold summer with music, food and fun

All the winners of the Destination Basingstoke A Place to be Proud of Awards 2026

All the winners of the Destination Basingstoke A Place to be Proud of Awards 2026

Headteacher and nine-year-old girl among worthy Basingstoke awards winners

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel.

Photograph By: Sean Dillow
www.TheBigCheesePhotography.co.uk
Tel: 07990 522727

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel.

Photograph By: Sean Dillow
www.TheBigCheesePhotography.co.uk
Tel: 07990 522727

Nine-year-old schoolgirl with rare condition wins role model award

Thrill-seekers promised ‘Mission Impossible’ experience at new venue in Fesival Place

The Malls Shopping Centre in Basingstoke will host a free, family-friendly event on Father's Day.

The Malls Shopping Centre in Basingstoke will host a free, family-friendly event on Father's Day.

Shopping centre to celebrate Father's Day with £100 prize giveaway

A packed day at Aldershot Lido on Saturday.

A packed day at Aldershot Lido on Saturday.

More than 1,200 enjoy summer launch of Hampshire lido

Vanessa French with her Country Heat class

Vanessa French with her Country Heat class

Cowboy hats optional as new high-energy line dancing club opens in Basingstoke

St Michael's Hospice is inviting the community to honour the lives of loved ones at its Summer Memories event,

St Michael's Hospice is inviting the community to honour the lives of loved ones at its Summer Memories event,

St Michael's Hospice

Hospice invites community to remember loved ones at summer event

Farnborough International Airshow has announced the first wave of
2026 flying display.

Farnborough International Airshow has announced the first wave of
2026 flying display.

First aircraft and teams for announced airshow's 'most diverse' display

Oli Abbott is the chef at the helm of Hampshire's newest venue The Candover

Oli Abbott is the chef at the helm of Hampshire's newest venue The Candover

Meet the top chef ready for action at Hampshire's latest pub opening

AFD Poppy of Honour will be displayed at the end of this month.

AFD Poppy of Honour will be displayed at the end of this month.

World War I memorial to feature at Armed Forces Day national event

Village Hotel Club in Farnborough is adding a four-storey extension with 48 modern rooms.

Village Hotel Club in Farnborough is adding a four-storey extension with 48 modern rooms.

Hampshire hotel expanding with new rooms and investing in guest facilities

Sighting of missing capybara Samba

Sighting of missing capybara Samba

Hunt for Samba the capybara continues more than 10 weeks after Marwell Zoo escape

Matt awkwardly posing with his coffee

Matt awkwardly posing with his coffee

Hidden Hampshire gem with double-decker bus cafe and walk with stunning views

Half Moon & Spread Eagle in Micheldever

Half Moon & Spread Eagle in Micheldever

Hampshire pub co-owner calls for support for fairer VAT rate campaign

The free holiday must-have that could save Brits thousands on their travels

Tony Singh and Norton Park Hotel

Tony Singh and Norton Park Hotel

TV chef Tony Singh to host supper club at Hampshire hotel

Tadley Treacle Fair 2026.

Tadley Treacle Fair 2026.

Tadley Treacle Fair

Thousands enjoy a day in the sun and lively entertainment at Tadley Treacle Fair

Big top circus coming to Basingstoke school in bid to fund new laptops

Airline stops flights to major UK airport due to 'escalating costs'

M&S's mobile 'Scan & Shop' service has been described as

M&S's mobile 'Scan & Shop' service has been described as

Marks and Spencer

M&S axes service that shoppers 'absolutely swear by' from all stores after 16 years

The event is offering a variety of distances.

The event is offering a variety of distances.

St Michael's Hospice

Cyclists of all ages and abilities urged to register for event in aid of hospice

Tiny little 8-month-old Eden looked adorable. She attended with owner Clara Cox

Tiny little 8-month-old Eden looked adorable. She attended with owner Clara Cox

Helping Dogs and Cats

Meet the seven most adorable dogs at Basingstoke's Bark in the Park

Flight cancellation rule change promises UK passengers 'proper compensation'

Basingstoke Bark In The Park 2026 was all park and no bark due to the hot temperatures over the weekend.
Braving the dog mascot costume Malcolm Bailey.

Photograph By: Sean Dillow
www.TheBigCheesePhotography.co.uk
Diamond Light Source.

Basingstoke Bark In The Park 2026 was all park and no bark due to the hot temperatures over the weekend.
Braving the dog mascot costume Malcolm Bailey.

Photograph By: Sean Dillow
www.TheBigCheesePhotography.co.uk
Diamond Light Source.

Helping Dogs and Cats

PICTURES: Scorching heat doesn't stop the fun at Bark in the Park

Alpacas Liquorice and Caramac visited residents at Ashcombe House Care Home.

Alpacas Liquorice and Caramac visited residents at Ashcombe House Care Home.

'They have made my day': Alpacas bring joy to care home residents

McDonald's has confirmed new menu items.

McDonald's has confirmed new menu items.

FIFA World Cup 2026

McDonald's announces major menu change with brand new burgers and collectible cups

Hook Players founders’ lunch from earlier this year.

Hook Players founders’ lunch from earlier this year.

Clubs and societies

Amateur drama group to celebrate 40th anniversary with special events

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