This week, Harmony Woods came alive with storybook magic as we welcomed families for our Room on the Broom half-term special, and what a joyful morning it was! On Tuesday 28th October, we were joined by children, parents, grandparents and friends, all coming together to share a morning of storytelling, creativity and nature.

We were lucky enough to be blessed with a burst of warm autumn sunshine, which meant we could enjoy the whole event outside among the trees. The perfect setting for a witch, a cat, a dog, a bird… and a dragon, of course!

The Magic Begins…

Our morning started with the wonderful Amanda from Merry-Go-Round Storytelling, who brought the beloved tale of Room on the Broom to life in the clearing. With her exciting voices, movement and imagination, Amanda had children and adults up on their feet, swooshing broomsticks through the sky, roaring like dragons, and laughing together. It was one of those moments where you look around and see everyone, big and small, completely absorbed in the magic of the story.

These are the moments that remind us why stories told outdoors feel different, the woods become part of the story themselves.

Make Your Own Broomstick!

After the storytelling, it was time to get creative. Using fallen branches and natural materials collected from Harmony Woods, everyone set to work making their own broomsticks and wands.

Some were tiny and delicate, some large and wild, and every single one was unique. We saw sparkly twine, leafy tassels, twig bundles, handle shapes and a whole lot of very proud broomstick-holders taking them for test flights!

The best part was watching families help each other by tying knots, choosing branches, offering ideas, cheering on designs. This is what we love most about our events: people connecting with nature and each other.

Mornings like this remind us that storytelling brings us together. Creativity belongs outside, not just at tables and nature is the best classroom whilst on half term! And when children spend time in the woods, they learn to love and care for them too.

This is core to our mission at Andover Trees United to support the wellbeing of people, wildlife and the planet by helping our community work and learn together in nature. It’s all about happy trees, happy planet, happy people!

We’d Love to See Your Photos!

Did you capture any magic moments, broomstick flights or forest fairy wand creations?

Please share them and tag us. We love celebrating your creativity! Instagram + Facebook: @andovertreesunited

Join Us Again Soon!
We have lots more events, activities and seasonal woodland days coming up - there’s always something growing here in Harmony Woods. See what’s coming next: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/events

We can’t wait to see you soon in the woods!

A Magical Morning in Harmony Woods: Room on the Broom Half-Term Adventure!