First Day of Easter Holidays - A Day of Stories, Tradition and Springtime Magic at Andover Trees
This week, we welcomed families, friends and community members into the woods for a truly special day of Easter celebrations and what a day it was.
On Monday, our Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories event brought the woods to life in the most wonderful way. Led by Amanda from Merry Go Round Storytelling, she told the story of Ostara and the white hare. Children gathered to listen, imagine and explore, as the stories inspired by nature and the changing seasons unfolded around them. After this, there was plenty of games and fun outside. With the sun on our side, children could make the most of the great outdoors and partake in a chocolate egg hunt!
Alongside the storytelling, creativity was in full flow at our traditional egg dyeing workshop, led by the incredibly talented craft expert Jolanta Rolt. This was no ordinary craft session, it was a chance to step into an ancient tradition, learning the careful, considered process of wrapping, dyeing and revealing beautifully patterned eggs.
There was a quiet focus around the tables as participants immersed themselves in the craft, guided by Jolanta’s expertise. Each egg told its own story, intricate, unique and made with patience. For many, it was a completely new skill, and a reminder of how meaningful it can be to slow down and create something by hand.
What made the day so special was the blend of experiences. From lively storytelling that sparked imagination, to the calm, mindful art of egg dyeing, it was a celebration of both nature and tradition, bringing people together in different but equally powerful ways.
These are the moments that sit at the heart of Andover Trees. Creating space for people of all ages to connect with nature, with heritage, and with each other.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and to Amanda and Jolanta for sharing such a beautiful story and craft with our community. We hope you left feeling inspired and ready to embrace the season ahead.
