MOTHER and toddler group: A new group has just started, called Coffee-pot.

It meets on a Wednesday, from 9.30am to 11.30am, in the youth wing at Aldworth Science College, Western Way.

For more information, call 01256 473698.

BASINGSTOKE Ladies Choir: Has a number of Christmas concerts in December, including the mayor's annual carol concert at St Michael's Church, Basingstoke.

For more details, call Jean Kennedy on 01256 781392.

SECOND Kempshott Rainbows: Hold weekly meetings and fun activities for girls aged five to seven.

They meet on a Monday, from 4pm to 5pm, at the Scout Hut, Stratton Park, off Pack Lane. There is also a pack which meets on a Wednesday.

Often, parents/carers come to the group when their girl has reached five, or even six, and there is seldom a place available immediately.

The ideal time to make contact is when a girl is three or four, so that her name can be put on the list. This way she is much more likely to be offered a place when she reaches five.

For more information, call Bridget on 01256 352554.

WALKING for health: Every Thursday, starting at 11am, a walk takes place from the Walled Garden car park at Down Grange in Pack Lane. Everyone is welcome

For more information, call Marilyn Davies on 845630.