As I was driving down the A30 today I saw about five Police cars signalling to turn into the Crabtree Plantation opposite Basingstoke Common? Just a training exercise or something else?

Anyone know of any bands / live music tonight in Basingstoke?

From the train this morning 😍

Where can I get a buzzball to try? I’ve not seeing any in most shops

Has anyone had good experiences here many people have told me to go there but had a few saying it's not great but I don't know any other jerk chicken places in bstoke to take my in-laws

Daughter (19) wants a second set for her ears and her bellybutton done.

I haven't had a piercing in years. Where's reputable and decent?

Been living here for about 2 years. Plenty of shopping & food, feels safe at night, decent parks, amazing train links, pools and gyms are plentiful, now got a sports bar for the locals, people are friendly, much cleaner than most other Hampshire towns, could go on but why people bash it who have never lived here annoys me a bit including some of my family members.

Only negative are the number of teenagers walking around thinking their hard but everyone town has that even so called nice ones .. I have lived all over Hampshire and am from Winchester originally which is seen as very posh by anyone outside it, I am proud to be from there with it's history etc. but apart from the history and nice cafe's I really love living here and beats most other towns and has more to offer than towns like Andover, Eastleigh etc. imo! Am I mad or is it just me? I just hope Londoners getting outpriced don't start swamping the place lol but then again that's why it is the size it is I guess.

Went to see a maisonette today in Oakridge, just wanted some opinions on living in the area? The area looked a bit run down, but also like it might just be full of commuters (which is fine). Struggling to find a place within budget as a newly single person! Viewed a second place in Old Hatch Warren which seemed a lot nicer in terms of area, but it needed a bit of work doing to it.

Is there any homestay available in Basingstoke? Need some suggestion

I’m not affiliated with them, I don’t even live in Basingstoke but I just wanted to mention how cheap they are. I thought the taxis would be more expensive the closer to London you get, but they charge me £18 for a 12 mile journey, which is pretty good compared to most cities I’ve been in.

I just got off a train from London and the first thing I saw is this helicopter circling around town multiple times. When I got a lift down to my house I saw the police with blue lights and sirens on driving towards town. The helicopter looks blue and yellow which I'm guessing is the Police Helicopter but is there a reason why it's been deployed and circling around town?

Would anyone know what the roadworks are for which are closing Beggarwood Road on thr 22nd and 23rd October near The HollyBlue?

I have just moved to the area and am looking for an acupuncturist / homeopath / traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Does anyone have any recommendations please?

Anyone got any recommendations for good quality coffee in town - it seems like everywhere I try is average at best!

I'm a bassist, a competent one I hope, and I'm looking for people to play with. Probably just a guitarist and drummer, maybe a dedicated singer too.

I'm seventeen so preferably people around that range. I'm open to playing anything really but I'm mainly into stuff like The Smiths, Weezer, Car Seat Headrest, stuff like that.

Lmk!

Hi all, looking like I will have to move to south east of Basingstoke to commute to a new job in Headley near Newbury (need to live there as it works for my partner's job, too).

I would be driving in from the M3 and then up around the outskirts of town on the eastern edge, then on up to Newbury.

It looks ok on the map but just wondering if there are any particularly bad spots? Maps say about 40 minutes. I guess could be up to about 1 hour in rush hour.

Thanks all!

Hey all! I've got a real itch for pool but the only place I know with more than one table is the Academy, is there any good venues closer to town centre? My mate mentioned the Village Hotel?

Thanks for reading :)

Unexpectedly got a Friday off and fancy going for a nice pub lunch. What's the best option in the area these days (at a reasonable price!)?

Hi All,

I’m looking for new GP within Basingstoke, currently registered at Shakespeare road.

Recently I’ve waited 3 days for telephone consultation just for it to be missed (no response from gp) and put off waiting one more week for another consultation.

The gp’s there can be really nice and helpful or very otherwise.

Can you recommend any other practices in the area?

Many thanks!

Hi - looking for a piano tutor in Basingstoke or surrounding area (for an adult beginner). Any recommendations appreciated.

New to area. Need recommendations for a good garage for MOT

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Hi is there anyone or do you know of anyone who can help us load up a van to move house! We have been let down last minute with the guys we had originally booked

Can anyone recommend a good driving instructor in Basingstoke for automatic driving? Ideally in the £25 to £30 price range if that's at all possible these days. Any advice much appreciated.