Destination Basingstoke

04/09/2026

Feelgood Friday

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ – Be part of something amazing! 🙌

You don’t have to run to be part of the Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon, 10K & 5K!

If the heat, an injury or simply a busy summer has interrupted your running plans, why not volunteer or marshal instead? 💪

Being part of a sporting event has plenty of feel-good benefits:
❤️ Meet new people and make new friends
🙌 Cheer on runners and help them achieve their goals
🎉 Be part of the incredible race-day atmosphere
💚 Support your local community
😊 Enjoy the feel-good buzz of helping others
🏃‍♀️ And who knows… you might be inspired to run next time!

Volunteers and marshals are wanted for Sunday 4 October.

So, even if you’re not ready to put on your running shoes, you can still play a really important part in making race day special for thousands of participants.

👉 Get involved: https://www.destinationbasingstoke.co.uk/get-involved/
📩 Or send us a message to find out more. [email protected]

Come and be part of the team! 💙

02/09/2026

did you know it is Organic September?

01/09/2026

Are you on Universal Credit?

🍽️ From the 2026-2027 academic year, your child can get free school meals if you receive Universal Credit, regardless of household income.

Find out more details ⤵️
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals

01/09/2026

thinking of volunteering.... here's a date for the diary

Basingstoke Voluntary Action

01/09/2026

could this help your community

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Are you part of a community group or organisation in the borough?

Our Councillor Community Grant Scheme is open for funding applications. The scheme aims to help community and voluntary organisations to deliver local initiatives that make a difference to people’s lives and bring communities together.

Each councillor is given a total allocation of £2,000 to support organisations providing services or facilities that benefit the residents in their ward. Grants of between £250 and £2,000 can be awarded or they can also pool funding with one or two other councillors within Basingstoke and Deane to provide grants up to a maximum of £3,000.

01/09/2026

Could you run this event for a charity or help as a volunteer or marshall

🏃‍♀️VOLUNTEERS & MARSHALS WANTED

So if the heat or injury have interupted your running training remember you can still be part of the Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon, & 10k by signing up as a volunteer or marshal.

Click on the link or send us a message https://www.destinationbasingstoke.co.uk/.../get-involved/

Destination Basingstoke

31/08/2026

💼 | You may have heard Alex on TV Hampshire… but here are all the details! 📺🤖

AI is already changing the way businesses work — but is your team using it safely?

You may have heard Alex talking about AI on TV Hampshire, but if you want to understand what AI really means for your business — including the opportunities and the risks — this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Join Destination Basingstoke & Rougemont Security for a practical, business-focused session designed to help you embrace AI while keeping your business, your data and your customers protected.

🎤 Three expert speakers will share their knowledge:

🔹 Chris Cooper – Founder & Cyber Security Consultant, Rougemont Security
🔹 Matt Neal – Founder, Artificia1
🔹 Andy Bruce – Chief Executive Officer, Softools

What will you discover?

✅ Which AI tools are delivering the biggest productivity gains
✅ Practical prompt frameworks to get better results from AI
✅ Real-world examples of AI being used in everyday business
✅ How your team’s use of AI could create GDPR and data security risks
✅ Why AI compliance matters — including a real-world compliance story that made the original MD blush! 😳
✅ Practical steps for introducing responsible AI use into your organisation

This is a human-focused, non-technical session for business owners, managers and teams who want to work smarter and faster — but with good brakes! 🛑

📅 Thursday 17 September 2026
🕣 Registration: 8:30am
🕘 Event starts: 9:00am
🏁 Close: Approximately 11:45am

🎟️ FREE to attend – but places are limited!

The event is open to the wider business community, so don’t leave it until your team’s AI use becomes a problem.

👉 Reserve your FREE place: https://bit.ly/4xL2rts

Come along, discover what’s possible, understand the risks and leave with practical ideas you can put into action straight away.

31/08/2026

Are you coming to our event, businesses can sign up for the FREE event https://bit.ly/4xL2rts or visit the Destination Basingstoke website www.destinationbasingstoke.co.uk

28/08/2026

✨ ✨

Less than 5 weeks to go until the Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon & 10K – now is the perfect time to volunteer or get a team together and make a difference.

If you would like to volunteer or marshal please contact [email protected].

Why not run for a charity? With our Charity Team Offer, groups of 5 or more can take part for a special discounted rate of just £25 per person.

It’s a fantastic way to combine fitness, fun and fundraising, while raising awareness for a cause close to your heart. Charity teams also benefit from increased visibility and the chance to connect with the wider community on race day.

We’re proud to have Victoria’s Promise as our Official Charity for 2026, supporting women aged 25–50 diagnosed with cancer, as well as their families.

If you’re part of a charity or know one that would love to get involved, get in touch to find out more or secure your team place: [email protected]

Basingstoke Half Marathon,10k and 5k _ TD SYNNEX Phillips Solicitors Ltd

26/08/2026

Wednesday

Are you interested to learn about what’s happening with climate and nature, and what it means for everyday life in the UK?
Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like:
🌧️ Extreme weather
🍞 Food security
🏥 Health
💷 Cost of living
The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK.
After the film there will be a short open discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do locally.

📍 St Mary's Hall
📅 23rd September
🕖 7:30pm
Seats are free but limited so please book in advance.
👉 https://buytickets.at/sustainableoverton/2363598

Bring a friend, neighbour or family member: everyone is welcome.

Note: the film is only being shown at in-person screenings and is not available online.
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