FUTURE of the arts: Today, Proteus Creation Space, in Council Road, hosted a panel discussion on the future of the arts.

This BBC Get Creative! event included leading figures in regional arts and was broadcast live. 

RELAX Stretch and Breathe (NCT yoga-based exercise for pregnancy): Takes place at Brookvale Village Hall, every Tuesday, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm and 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Contact Libby for details on rsb@basingstokenct.org.uk.

ARE you interested in keeping in touch with local conservation activities? Local conservation group Friends of Loddon Vale Parks has a new community page on Facebook, replacing its previous group page. You can “friend” the group by searching its name and selecting the correct page.

PAINTING workshop: As well as its “Made in China” imperial Ming vase exhibit, The Willis Museum also has a Chinese brush painting day workshop on Thursday, March 12, at 11am. Call 465902 to book.