Viables Community Association
We are a small charity managing two community buildings in the Basingstoke area, providing a range of events and activities for all ages.
Tiny Town 2026
Between Monday 15 June 2026 and Monday 20 July 2026
Tiny town is our role play town for those aged walking to 5 years. It is a great opportunity to explore the ‘real world’, enhancing language skills, understanding of the world, social skills, and practise of both gross and fine motor skills. The zones vary each week and include:
• Construction site
• Cafe
• Breakfast table
• Post office
• Bakery
• Salon
• Vets
• Garage
• Medical centre (doctor and dentist)
• School classroom
• Home corner - Cleaning, washing, hoovering, etc - life skills prep and help for you at home!
• Gardening, camping and BBQing!
The Roger Morris Community Centre
Messy Play 2026
Between Monday 15 June 2026 and Monday 20 July 2026
This is a great messy play and sensory play session for children aged 0-3 years to explore their senses, get used to textures and play in a way that keeps the mess in our centre and not in your home! Join us to encourage your child to explore and learn through play.
Viables Community Centre
Soft and Sensory Play 2026
Between Wednesday 17 June 2026 and Wednesday 22 July 2026
Come and join us for soft and sensory play for ages 0-3 years. Set in our dimmed lit hall at Viables, there's lots to explore from the ball pit to many sparkling lights, an interactive projector and lots more creating a calm but fun play time.
Viables Community Centre
Send Tots 2026
Between Thursday 18 June 2026 and Thursday 3 September 2026
Each week we hold a lovely SEND Tots group for children aged 0-5 with Special educational needs and disabilities. You can join us even if you have yet to receive an official diagnosis and siblings under 5 are more than welcome too. There will be toys and play mats, and a hot drink for adults. Booking is set up for 1 adult to attend per family. Please note that any refunds made will carry a deduction for administration fees equal to 5% of ticket charge plus 20p.
Viables Community Centre
Summer Ceramic Painting - Viables
Monday 27 July 2026
A guided creative painting session. Come along and paint your own ceramic pots.
Viables Community Centre
Summer Cinema
Between Tuesday 28 July 2026 and Wednesday 12 August 2026
We will show a video, which will be advertised nearer the time, suitable for ages 3-12 years. We will also supply some squash, and some popcorn and sweets. This will be held in the main hall and we will be using our large projector
Viables Community Centre
Summer Arts and Crafts
Wednesday 29 July 2026
Come along to the Roger Morris Community Centre, to join us in making summer arts and crafts. We'll have a range of activities available including clay making, collage, painting and more!
The Roger Morris Community Centre
Summer Clay Making Workshop
Monday 3 August 2026
Join us for a guided workshop, creating objects with air-dry clay to take home. Make sure to wear old clothes, all tools and resources provided. Suitable for ages 3-12.
Viables Community Centre
Summer Messyplay
Between Monday 3 August 2026 and Monday 24 August 2026
Come along and join us for some messy play fun, suitable for ages 0-5 years. Please remember to bring a spare outfit in case you get messy! Each tray will be filled with a range of things for little ones to explore including, coloured rice, foam, spaghetti and more!
Viables Community Centre
Summer Jewellery Making Workshop
Wednesday 5 August 2026
Please come along to the Den at Rucstall Community Centre and enjoy making some necklaces and bracelets to take home. Nice relaxed atmosphere to enjoy.
Rucstall Community Centre
Summer Bounce and Play
Between Monday 17 August 2026 and Tuesday 25 August 2026
Join us for an hour of bouncing, playing and fun! There will be a bouncy castle, ride on toys, and a range of toys/games for children aged 0-6 years.
Viables Community Centre
Summer Young Artists
Between Tuesday 18 August 2026 and Tuesday 25 August 2026
This is a directed art class to get the creative juices flowing for children aged 5-12 years. This time round, we will be using acrylic paints to create our little masterpieces! All resources provided. We suggest older clothing or aprons.
Viables Community Centre
Summer Ceramic Painting - RMC
Wednesday 19 August 2026
A guided creative painting session. Come along and paint your own ceramic pots.
The Roger Morris Community Centre
Summer Big LEGO Build
Friday 21 August 2026
Join us for a session of themed building! Your child will be given three missions to complete using a great selection of Lego building bricks. This is a great activity for any enthusiastic builders. Aged 5-12 years
Rucstall Community Centre
Summer DinoMayhem
Wednesday 26 August 2026
This is our Dino Play session for children aged between 18 months and 7 years - a great way to accommodate activities for siblings of different ages. There are trays of soil, sand and more FULL of dinosaurs, with stories, puzzles, soft toys and colouring to do alongside. All dinosaur themed of course!
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Viables Community Centre
Summer Baking
Friday 28 August 2026
Come along and join us in making some sweet treats to take home. All ingredients are included in price. Please let us know if any one has any allergies before attending.
The Roger Morris Community Centre
Brick Builders (May Half Term)
Friday 29 May 2026
Join us for an hour of building fun. Lego, duplo, megablocks... Come along and build a structure, house, person, animal, or just let your imagination go wild!
Drinks and snacks will be available to buy from our small kitchen area, cash or card payments accepted.
The Den @ Rucstall Community Centre
Clay Workshop
Thursday 28 May 2026
Join us for a guided workshop, creating objects with air-dry clay to take home. Make sure to wear old clothes, all tools and resources provided. Suitable for ages 3-10.
The Den @ Rucstall Community Centre
May Half Term Arts and Crafts
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Join us as we make a range of recycled crafts including: mason jar flower vases, egg box flowers and paper plate bees. We'll also have junk modelling, colouring and more available.
The Roger Morris Community Centre
Bounce and Play 2026
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Join us for an hour of bouncing, playing and fun! There will be a bouncy castle, ride on toys, and a range of toys/games for children aged 0-6 years.
Viables Community Centre
People's Emergency Briefing Film Screening
Sunday 19 April 2026
📢 A special community screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing #PEBuk
What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean 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.
We have invited our MP, Luke Murphy, and Basingstoke and Deane Councillors and are optimistic that they will join with constituents for this important discussion about our future.
Seats are free but limited so please book in advance.
Bring a friend, neighbour or family member: everyone is welcome.
Viables Community Centre
Easter Jewellery and Keyring Making Workshop
Friday 10 April 2026
Join us in the Den @ Rucstall Community Centre to create keyrings, bracelets and necklaces to take home with you. Suitable for ages 4-10 Years
The Den @ Rucstall Community Centre
Easter Ceramic Flower Pot Painting
Friday 10 April 2026
A guided creative painting session. Come along and paint your own ceramic flower pot. Suitable for ages 3-10 years.
The Roger Morris Community Centre
Make your own Bird Feeder/House
Thursday 9 April 2026
Make a handmade bird feeder and/or house to take home with you. There will also be colouring and a messy tray to explore.
*Bird feeder will include seeds/nuts, so please make us aware of allergies upon booking so an alternative can be provided!*
Suitable for children ages 3-10 years.
The Roger Morris Community Centre
Easter Baker Tots
Thursday 9 April 2026
Come and join us at Viables Community Centre to make chocolate Easter nests nd Easter biscuits.
*If your child has any allergies, please make us aware upon booking, otherwise an alternative may not be available for them!*
Suitable for ages 3-10 years
Viables Community Centre
Easter Ceramic Coaster Painting
Wednesday 1 April 2026
A guided creative painting session. Come along and paint your own ceramic coaster to take home. Suitable for ages 3-10 years.
The Roger Morris Community Centre
Easter Teddy Bears Picnic
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Come and join us for a joyful teddy bears picnic. Bring along your favourite teddy and a picnic or snacks and join us for some fun activities including, arts and crafts, games, music and outdoor play (weather dependent). You are welcome to bring along your own picnic blankets too!
The Roger Morris Community Centre
Easter Little Gardeners
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Calling all little green fingers, come along and help plant new seeds and care for the plants in our outside space. Children will also be able to paint their own flower pot and plant seeds to take home.
Suitable for children 2-10 years
The Roger Morris Community Centre
Easter Messy Play
Monday 30 March 2026
Come along and join us for some messy play fun, suitable for ages 0-5 years. Please remember to bring a spare outfit in case you get messy! Each tray will be filled with a range of things for little ones to explore including, coloured rice, foam, spaghetti and more!
Viables Community Centre
Easter Arts and Crafts
Monday 30 March 2026
Come along to Viables Community Centre, to join us in making Easter themed arts and crafts. We'll have a range of activities available including clay making, collage, painting and more!
Viables Community Centre
