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.
Send Tots 2026
Between Thursday 26 February 2026 and Thursday 2 April 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
Soft and Sensory Play 2026
Between Thursday 26 February 2026 and Friday 17 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
Tiny Town 2026
Between Monday 2 March 2026 and Monday 13 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!
We like to mix it up regularly so your child can explore different zones each time they attend.
Dates
Starting Monday 12th January
Location
The Roger Morris Community Centre
Eastrop Way, Basingstoke, Hants RG21 4QE
The Roger Morris Community Centre
Messy Play 2026
Between Monday 9 March 2026 and Monday 13 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
Easter Arts and Crafts 2026
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
Easter Messy Play 2026
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 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 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
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 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
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
