EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

BASINGSTOKE MAKERSPACE OPEN EVENING
Tue 16 Oct 2018 at: 19:00 to 21:00

Kevin is the host for this evening together with the rest of the members of the Basingstoke Makerspace.

What is a makerspace?

A makerspace is a collaborative work space for making, learning, exploring and sharing that uses high tech to no tech tools.

These spaces are open to kids, adults, and entrepreneurs and have a variety of maker equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, cnc machines, soldering irons and even sewing machines. A makerspace however doesn’t need to include all of these machines or even any of them to be considered a makerspace. If you have cardboard, Lego bricks and art supplies you’re in business. It’s more of the maker mindset of creating something out of nothing and exploring your own interests that’s at the core of a makerspace.

These spaces are also helping to prepare those who need the critical 21st century skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). They provide hands on learning, help with critical thinking skills and even boost self-confidence. Some of the skills that are learned in a makerspace pertain to electronics, 3D printing, 3D modelling, coding, robotics and even woodworking,

Makerspaces are also fostering entrepreneurship and are being utilised as incubators and accelerators for business startups. There have already been some amazing success stories (http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/07/7-successful-products-to-emerge-from-san-franciscos-techshop/241291/#slide3) that have come out of makerspaces to date.

What we'll do

Weekly open evening when you can come along and chat about your projects and what you would like to achieve.

Occasionally there will also be evening talks on subjects of general interest to the Maker community. On these evenings, there will be a small door donation requested for non-members of the Makerspace to contribute towards the cost of the building and admin. Watch the web site at: http://www.meetup.com/basingstoke-makerspace.

If you park here you need to display a permit. Park if there is space and ask for a permit to display. If you are a paying member you can keep the permit.  
ORGANISER:     Kevin Roche

TUESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL AT THE MAIDENHEAD INN
Tue 16 Oct 2018 at: 21:00 to 23:00

Tonight we meet up with the Makerspace members at The Maidenhead Inn from 9.00pm following their weekly Open Night.

The Maidenhead Inn is at 17 Winchester Street (Top of Town), Basingstoke and is the clubs regular weekly venue for the Tuesday Night Social. The pub can be found in the pedestrianized area heading towards Sarum Hill.

Look for the table in the front family area of the bar with the Basingstoke Friends sign on the table. New and prospective members are particularly welcome.

 
ORGANISER:     Committee (membership@bnhivc.org)

BARN DANCE AT VIABLES
Sat 20 Oct 2018 at: 19:30 to 23:00

Are you ready to Strip the Willow or dance the Basket at Viables? Come and join Bob and others for a great night out at this barn dance with the excellent Pitch Fork Barn Dance Band.

Tickets are just £15 and include a ploughmans supper ... there is also a bar available.

So, if you want to make sure you you get the chance to dance your socks off, book your tickets before they run out by contacting Viables at office@viables.org.uk or 01256 473634

 

BASINGSTOKE MAKERSPACE OPEN EVENING
Tue 23 Oct 2018 at: 19:00 to 21:00

Kevin is the host for this evening together with the rest of the members of the Basingstoke Makerspace.

What is a makerspace?

A makerspace is a collaborative work space for making, learning, exploring and sharing that uses high tech to no tech tools.

These spaces are open to kids, adults, and entrepreneurs and have a variety of maker equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, cnc machines, soldering irons and even sewing machines. A makerspace however doesn’t need to include all of these machines or even any of them to be considered a makerspace. If you have cardboard, Lego bricks and art supplies you’re in business. It’s more of the maker mindset of creating something out of nothing and exploring your own interests that’s at the core of a makerspace.

These spaces are also helping to prepare those who need the critical 21st century skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). They provide hands on learning, help with critical thinking skills and even boost self-confidence. Some of the skills that are learned in a makerspace pertain to electronics, 3D printing, 3D modelling, coding, robotics and even woodworking,

Makerspaces are also fostering entrepreneurship and are being utilised as incubators and accelerators for business startups. There have already been some amazing success stories (http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/07/7-successful-products-to-emerge-from-san-franciscos-techshop/241291/#slide3) that have come out of makerspaces to date.

What we'll do

Weekly open evening when you can come along and chat about your projects and what you would like to achieve.

Occasionally there will also be evening talks on subjects of general interest to the Maker community. On these evenings, there will be a small door donation requested for non-members of the Makerspace to contribute towards the cost of the building and admin. Watch the web site at: http://www.meetup.com/basingstoke-makerspace.

If you park here you need to display a permit. Park if there is space and ask for a permit to display. If you are a paying member you can keep the permit.  
ORGANISER:     Kevin Roche

TUESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL AT THE MAIDENHEAD INN
Tue 23 Oct 2018 at: 21:00 to 23:00

Tonight we meet up with the Makerspace members at The Maidenhead Inn from 9.00pm following their weekly Open Night.

The Maidenhead Inn is at 17 Winchester Street (Top of Town), Basingstoke and is the clubs regular weekly venue for the Tuesday Night Social. The pub can be found in the pedestrianized area heading towards Sarum Hill.

Look for the table in the front family area of the bar with the Basingstoke Friends sign on the table. New and prospective members are particularly welcome.

 
ORGANISER:     Committee (membership@bnhivc.org)

LIVE MUSIC AT "THE LOFT", LYCHPIT COMMUNITY HALL
Fri 26 Oct 2018 at: 20:00 to 23:00

Do you fancy some music to end your week? Go along from 8.00pm for "The Loft" at Lychpit Community Hall, a beautiful performance platform for local talent. Last Friday of every month. Entry is only £3 on the door for non-performers. This is an external non-hosted event ...

Bring your own drinks either with you ... or buy them from Tesco next door on the way in.

The music is great and it's a superb way of winding down at the end of the week.

 
COST:     £3.00 on the door

E-BULLETIN DISTRIBUTION
Sun 28 Oct 2018 at: 17:00 to 18:00

This evening, Full Members of the Basingstoke Friends social club will receive an e-Bulletin by email showing the details of all upcoming public and private member events.

If you are a memeber that would like to add an event to the calendar for the e-Bulletin, please make sure you have completed the event details before 5pm.

JOINING AS A FULL MEMBER TO RECIEVE THE E_BULLETIN

Full membership of Basingstoke Friends is only £15.00 for 2018. If you join before 1st Nov, you can get £9.95 of the subscription back in subsidy off the price of the Christmas Party ticket at £25. The regular price of Christmas Party tickets at our chosen hotel is £34.95.

 

BASINGSTOKE MAKERSPACE OPEN EVENING
Tue 30 Oct 2018 at: 19:00 to 21:00

Kevin is the host for this evening together with the rest of the members of the Basingstoke Makerspace.

What is a makerspace?

A makerspace is a collaborative work space for making, learning, exploring and sharing that uses high tech to no tech tools.

These spaces are open to kids, adults, and entrepreneurs and have a variety of maker equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, cnc machines, soldering irons and even sewing machines. A makerspace however doesn’t need to include all of these machines or even any of them to be considered a makerspace. If you have cardboard, Lego bricks and art supplies you’re in business. It’s more of the maker mindset of creating something out of nothing and exploring your own interests that’s at the core of a makerspace.

These spaces are also helping to prepare those who need the critical 21st century skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). They provide hands on learning, help with critical thinking skills and even boost self-confidence. Some of the skills that are learned in a makerspace pertain to electronics, 3D printing, 3D modelling, coding, robotics and even woodworking,

Makerspaces are also fostering entrepreneurship and are being utilised as incubators and accelerators for business startups. There have already been some amazing success stories (http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/07/7-successful-products-to-emerge-from-san-franciscos-techshop/241291/#slide3) that have come out of makerspaces to date.

What we'll do

Weekly open evening when you can come along and chat about your projects and what you would like to achieve.

Occasionally there will also be evening talks on subjects of general interest to the Maker community. On these evenings, there will be a small door donation requested for non-members of the Makerspace to contribute towards the cost of the building and admin. Watch the web site at: http://www.meetup.com/basingstoke-makerspace.

If you park here you need to display a permit. Park if there is space and ask for a permit to display. If you are a paying member you can keep the permit.  
ORGANISER:     Kevin Roche

TUESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL AT THE MAIDENHEAD INN
Tue 30 Oct 2018 at: 21:00 to 23:00

Tonight we meet up with the Makerspace members at The Maidenhead Inn from 9.00pm following their weekly Open Night.

The Maidenhead Inn is at 17 Winchester Street (Top of Town), Basingstoke and is the clubs regular weekly venue for the Tuesday Night Social. The pub can be found in the pedestrianized area heading towards Sarum Hill.

Look for the table in the front family area of the bar with the Basingstoke Friends sign on the table. New and prospective members are particularly welcome.

 
ORGANISER:     Committee (membership@bnhivc.org)

HATCH WARREN FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
Sat 3 Nov 2018 at: 00:00 to 23:00

Fast track to fireworks ... EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS

Guarantee your place at Hatch Warren & Beggarwood Community Association’s Fireworks Extravaganza on Saturday 3rd November.  This is a hugely popular event and last year we SOLD OUT of our 4,500 tickets and had to turn away many on the night. 

This year our extravaganza will be even bigger and better, not only will we have our outstanding fireworks display, starting promptly at 7.30pm with lively music from DJ Mark Halliday, we will also have food and drink stalls and a licensed bar, along with light up novelty toys and children’s funfair rides to keep everyone of all ages entertained. 

So guarantee your place now, don't miss out.  These discounted fast track tickets are available exclusively to HWBCA members ONLY from 3rd to 28th September from the community centre office.

HWBCA MEMBERS FAST TRACK PRICES

Adult £7

Child/Senior £3 (child 0-15 years)    

Family £17 (2 adults plus 3 children up to age 15)

Not a member, then why not join?  Annual membership only costs £10 and entitles you to lots of discounts on our festivals and hall hire. Membership is available to anyone living in RG22 or RG23 postcode areas.  It only takes a couple of minutes to join - Membership

Fireworks Tickets will go on sale to the general public from 1st October through ticket source, via our website, or direct from the office, all tickets still available will be priced at:

Adult £10

Child/Senior £4 (child 0-15 years)

Family £22 (2 adults plus 3 children up to age 15)

So, for a fab night out with your family and friends and to support your local community centre, get your fast track tickets now!

 
COST:     See Details

MOTOWN EVENT AT VIABLES
Fri 16 Nov 2018 at: 19:30 to 23:00

Are you ready to come and enjoy an evening disco of Motown music, where our DJ will transport back to 60's and 70's.

Tickets are £10 each and include a Ploughman's Supper. There is also a fully licensed bar.

Come and join Bob and others for a great night out at this music night.

So, if you want to make sure you you get the chance to dance your socks off, book your tickets before they run out by contacting Viables at office@viables.org.uk or 01256 473634

 

E-BULLETIN DISTRIBUTION
Sun 25 Nov 2018 at: 17:00 to 18:00

This evening, Full Members of the Basingstoke Friends social club will receive an e-Bulletin by email showing the details of all upcoming public and private member events.

If you are a member that would like to add an event to the calendar for the e-Bulletin, please make sure you have completed the event details before 5pm.

JOINING AS A FULL MEMBER TO RECIEVE THE E_BULLETIN

Full membership of Basingstoke Friends is only £15.00 for 2018. If you join at least a month before the next Chrstmas Party, you can get between £5 and £10 of the subscription back in subsidy off the price of the Party ticket. The regular price of Christmas Party tickets at our chosen hotel in 2018 was £34.95 which we subsidised down to £25.00.

 

ACOUSTIC MUSIC OPEN MIC NIGHT AT CENTRAL STUDIO
Fri 30 Nov 2018 at: 20:00 to 22:30

Finish the week off at the Central Studio free Open Mic Nights ... organised every few months.

This is a public event from 8.00pm at Central Studio where you can listen to some of the most talented musicians in Basingstoke. The evening is FREE and provides a chance to enjoy some fantastic music played by really talented people ... just buy drinks at the bar to show your support. This is great way to finish off a week before the weekend gets into gear.

Everybody welcome to just sit and enjoy the music .... If you want to play, please put your name on the list at the bar when you arrive.  
COST:     FREE
ORGANISER:     Bob Clifford 07811 289586 (bob_clifford@email.com)

BASINGSTOKE FRIENDS CHRISTMAS PARTY @ APOLLO HOTEL
Sat 1 Dec 2018 at: 18:00 to 23:55

We have decided to hold this years Basingstoke Friends Christmas Party in the Apollo Hotel at Aldermaston Roundabout on the Northern Ring Road in Basingstoke.

Please arrive at the hotel bar from 6.30pm to be greeted by the hotel party host. The plated starter will be served at 7.30pm followed by a carvery style main and plated dessert. After the meal, you can dance the night away to the sounds from the hotels resident DJ until carraiges at 12.30am.

As usual, members are requested to follow a smart dress code for the evening.

Payment in full will be required to secure your booking. We will have the first 15 places offering an early bird discount of £9.95 to fully paid up members ... which are likely to be booked up quickly. Fully paid-up members are given priority on bookings. There was no early booking discount this year due to the very competive price offered. 

NON MEMBERS AND INVITED GUESTS MUST PAY THE FULL TICKET PRICE OF £29.95.

Final payment and menu choices will need to be received by 30th October when the balance of the money and menu choices have to be given to the hotel.

Welcome bucks fizz on arrival
half a bottle of wine per person
Three course menu (see below)
Tea/Coffee and Mince Pie
Disco

Menu Choices:

STARTERS
 S1 - Winter Vegetable Soup (V)
 S2 - Ham Hock Terrine with Apple Chutney, Toasted Ciabatta
 S3 - Vegetable Terrine with Apple Chutney, Toasted Ciabatta

MAIN COURSES
 M1 - Traditional Roast Turkey, pigs in blankets, stuffing, seasonal vegetables and yorkshire pudding
 M2 - Fillet of Salmon, seasonal vegetables and white wind and basil sauce
 M3 - Roast Root Vegetables in a Filo Pastry Tart with Tomato Sauce, seasonal vegetables, vegetarian stuffing and yorkshire pudding (V)

DESSERTS
 D1 - Apple Strudel and cinnamon sauce
 D2 - Individual Christmas Pudding and brandy sauce
 D3 - Home made Black Forest Gateaux
 D4 - Fresh Fruit Salad

COFFEE & TEA
 - Freshly Brewed Coffee and Tea
 - Mince Pies

Booking Fees:

Members  - £20.00 - Fully paid-up members (must have paid the £15 annual subscription)
Guests     - £29.95 - Non members and guests (including Meetup subscribers, AIVC and temporary members)

NON-MEMBERS ...
Contact Bob on chairman@basingstokefiends.org.uk or Jo on events@basingstokefriends.org.uk if you are interested in attending the party and are not yet a member of the club.  Membership enquiries (only £15 per year) can be directed to the membership secretary Jane at membership@basingstokefriends.org.uk.

If you want to book an overnight hotel room, then you must make your own booking with the hotel. Let them know you are part of the Basingstoke Friends group at the Carvery Xmas Party to get the discount room rate.

Overnight accommodation at the hotel is expected to be available at the prices below:
£55 per night - Single room with breakfast
£70 per night - Double room with breakfast

 
COST:     £20 Members or £29.95 Guests & Non-Members
BOOK BY:   Tue 30/Oct/2018 (Pay by bank transfer)

E-BULLETIN DISTRIBUTION
Sun 16 Dec 2018 at: 17:00 to 18:00

This evening, Full Members of the Basingstoke Friends social club will receive an e-Bulletin by email showing the details of all upcoming public and private member events.

If you are a member that would like to add an event to the calendar for the e-Bulletin, please make sure you have completed the event details before 5pm.

JOINING AS A FULL MEMBER TO RECIEVE THE E_BULLETIN

Full membership of Basingstoke Friends is only £15.00 for 2018. If you join at least a month before the next Chrstmas Party, you can get between £5 and £10 of the subscription back in subsidy off the price of the Party ticket. The regular price of Christmas Party tickets at our chosen hotel in 2018 was £34.95 which we subsidised down to £25.00 for full paid-up members.