SKIDZ: The Lychpit and Old Basing branch of SKIDS is growing in size and is looking for local bands and talent to join it at its monthly meetings.

These are held at the Fun House, Basingstoke, on the last Thursday in the month, between 6pm and 9pm.

Entrance is £4, which includes laser games, karaoke, table football and table hockey.

If you belong to a band or group and would like to play at one of the branch's venues, give Frith a call on 814292, or Jill on 462276.

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I do get a lot from the Basinga but, really, if you want to gain that little bit more interest in anything that is happening in the village, and you want it circulated to most of north Hampshire, let me know.

I can be contacted by telephone on the number above or via e-mail on c.mullett@supanet.com