Gazette readers shared pictures of themselves enjoying the snow in Basingstoke on Sunday morning Basingstoke residents have shared their appreciation for a rare snow day which raised the spirits of people across the borough. One said today has been the first time in ages that she had heard so much happiness while out in the garden. After nearly a year of various lockdowns and living in the shadow of coronavirus, youngsters had something to smile about when waking up to a town covered in a blanket of the white stuff. Adhering to the government s advice to stay local and stay in household groups, many ventured into their gardens or to their nearest parks to make the most of the wintry weather.