Sophie Day

Basingstoke

Reporter at Newsquest

AI-assisted reporter. Formerly head of News for @AndoverAd and @Basgazette.

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SCAS launches falls and frailty awareness campaign | Basingstoke Gazette

1 day ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Sophie Day

Falls among older adults cost the NHS more than £2.3bn annually, with most of that cost relating to hip fractures.
Six-year-old becomes most decorated member of Squirrel Scouts group

1 week ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Sophie Day

Zoe, of Worting Squirrels, has earned an impressive collection of badges. (Image: Worting Scouts) A six-year-old has become the most decorated member of a Basingstoke Squirrel Scouts group. Zoe, of Worting Squirrels, has earned an impressive collection of badges. These include four Challenge Badges, five Staged Badges, two Disney Badges, all 13 Activity Badges, and all YouShape award badges, which provide young people with the chance to choose and take the lead in Scout activities.
Public meeting in Winchester to present long-term climate restoration plan

1 week ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

Envisionation’s founder Bru Pearce will present at the meeting. (Image: Envisionation) A public meeting has been scheduled in Winchester to present a long-term climate restoration plan developed over 15 years. The public gathering, to be held at the United Church, Jewry Street, on Wednesday, June 25, will give the concerned residents an overview of the Biosphere Restoration Plan (BRP), from Envisionation’s founder, Bru Pearce.
Expo organiser named a finalist in two major events awards

1 week ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

Open Banking Expo has been shortlisted in the AEO Excellence Awards. (Image: Graham Martin) A Winchester company has been named a finalist in two major events awards. Borough Bench Media, the organiser of Open Banking Expo, is in the running for the Independent Organiser of the Year category at the AEO Excellence Awards 2025.
Residents in their 80s go sailing in initiative to promote new activities

1 week ago | msn.com | Sophie Day

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Former Prime Minister to give lecture in Salisbury Cathedral

1 week ago | salisburyjournal.co.uk | Sophie Day

Sir John Major will give the Edward Heath Annual Lecture. (Image: Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation) A former Prime Minister will deliver a talk in Salisbury Cathedral next month. Sir John Major will give the Edward Heath Annual Lecture at the cathedral on Thursday, June 26, beginning at 2.15 pm. The event, organised by the Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation, will be introduced by writer Gyles Brandreth.
Residents in their 80s go sailing in initiative to promote new activities

1 week ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

The group from Abbotswood Court went dinghy sailing. (Image: Abbotswood Court) Four care home residents went sailing as part of an initiative to promote new activities. The group from Abbotswood Court, in Romsey, all in their 80s, went dinghy sailing with the help of Testwood Lakes Sailability on Wednesday, May 21. The initiative aims to provide opportunities for people with physical impairments or age-related issues to enjoy water-based activities safely.
Charity's care and wellbeing centres celebrate Dementia Action Week

1 week ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

People at the charity's care and wellbeing centres enjoyed music and pet therapy sessions. (Image: Age Concern Hampshire) Age Concern Hampshire's Care and Wellbeing Centres celebrated Dementia Action Week with a series of activities. The centres in Yateley, New Milton, Locks Heath and Dibden hosted music and pet therapy sessions for individuals living with dementia. The charity's initiative is part of its ongoing commitment to providing person-centred day care.
£7m grant helping council boost skills for jobseekers and employees

1 week ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Sophie Day

The Hampshire Skills Bootcamps programme will continue thanks to £7m funding secured by Hampshire County Council from the Department for Education (DfE). This is almost double the amount of funding received last year. The training programme is for Hampshire residents aged 19 and over, and aims to help job seekers and those in work gain further training. It also aims to help employers across the county by upskilling their workforce.
Marwell Zoo among first to achieve national mark of excellence

1 week ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Sophie Day

Marwell Zoo has achieved British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited status. (Image: Paul Webber / Marwell Zoo) Marwell Zoo has been recognised with a mark of excellence amid reforms to animal welfare rules announced by the Government.