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Don't miss our next Spice Night! If you are craving that certain zing and spice then brainstrust has the answer. Spice up your life and join us for a curry at The Balaka, Winchester.

The Balaka is one of the most highly awarded Indian restaurants in the UK, serving truly authentic Indian Cuisine in a Bangladeshi style. It has a long-standing local reputation for excellence and ambience.

When: 23 February @ 7pm

Where: The Balaka, Stoney Lane, Weeke, Winchester, SO22 6EW (see where on Google Maps)

Tickets: Tickets are £15 each - which includes a choice of two courses, with rice and naan bread.

Buy your tickets from brainstrust on 01983 292405 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Or buy them direct from The Balaka on 01962 855118.

brainstrust's Boad of Trustees has been selected as one of three finalists in the Wessex Charity Awards: Trustee Board of the Year category! This is a real recognition of the hard work and support that they have provided and strong testimony to all of brainstrust's many achievements.

There will be a Gala Awards dinner at The Rose Bowl on 26 February at which the winning board will be announced - a bit like the Oscars for charity! Fingers crossed.

The world famous water garden founded by John Spedan Lewis is holding a special charity open day for brainstrust on 19 April.

The first days of spring will be a magical occasion to visit the garden and step into one man's vision of paradise. As the uncertainties of March give way to the milder temperatures of April, every bank and island will suddenly come alive with new growth.

The seven-acre garden includes around two and a half acres of lake, which is fed by the river Test so that the water remains very clear. It has earned a universal reputation amongst horticulturists - the International Water Lily Society has voted it "the finest water garden in the world."

So come and support brainstrust and visit one of the most beautiful gardens in the world.
Find out more on the Longstock Park Water Gardens website »

We are very excited to offer an exceptional opportunity to go clay pigeon shooting on the Compton Manor Estate on 9 May.

The Compton Estate is situated in some of the most stunning Hampshire countryside near Stockbridge. Whether you are shooting for the first time and an experienced shot you will enjoy the excellent scenery and hospitality.

Details of how to reserve your place coming soon.

brainstrust is planning an extraordinary celebration of our Independence from the United States of America on 4 July.

Following our amazing May Ball last year, we are returning to the exquisite setting of Highclere Castle, home of Lord and Lady Canarvon, for an evening of flags, tea, and superb entertainment.

Watch this space!