Nov
3
10:00 am10:00
Nov
8
10:00 am10:00
November's Community Conservation Day
Tree Planting Season is BACK! Help keep YOUR community woodland thriving!
Nov
10
to 28 Nov
Annual Schools’ Tree Planting – Final Year at Bury Hill Meadows
🌿 Don’t Miss Out!
Volunteer for our Schools’ Tree Planting and help create a lasting legacy for Andover. Spots are limited — reserve yours now!
Nov
10
10:00 am10:00
Nov
15
9:00 am09:00
Final Landscaping Day at the Cabin
We’re almost finished transforming the cabin’s outdoor space — now we need your help for the final push! Join us to lay patio slabs, mix cement, wheelbarrow materials, or help with lunch and refreshments.
Nov
17
10:00 am10:00
Nov
22
10:30 am10:30
Community Tree Planting Day at Bury Hill Meadows
💚 Get Your Hands Dirty for a Greener Future!
Families, friends, and neighbours welcome — come plant a tree, connect with your community, and leave a living legacy at Bury Hill Meadows.
Nov
24
10:00 am10:00
Dec
1
10:00 am10:00
Dec
8
10:00 am10:00
Dec
13
10:00 am10:00
Lantern-Making Workshop
Light up the season! Craft your own lanterns with your family in this festive, hands-on workshop for children and adults.
Dec
13
10:00 am10:00
December's Community Conservation End of Year Party!
End of Year Celebrations! Help keep YOUR community woodland thriving!
Dec
15
10:00 am10:00
Dec
21
2:30 pm14:30
Winter Solstice – ‘Bring Back the Sun’ Celebration
Interactive storytelling from Amanda Kane-Smith of Merry-Go-Round Storytelling, reindeer headdress making, tree dressing, and lanterns, capped with a lantern lighting ceremony. A magical family event for ages 4+.
Jan
10
11:00 am11:00
Wassail Celebration
Wassail Celebration
Ring in the New Year with music, folklore, and community traditions. Featuring Loftsingers, Mayfly Morris, and Andover Pagans.
Feb
16
11:00 am11:00
Fairy Daffodil and the Bees – Storytelling & Craft Workshop
A springtime adventure with storytelling from Amanda Kane-Smith of Merry-Go-Round Storytelling and crafts inspired by fairies, bees, and nature. Perfect for children (4+) and their parents.
Mar
28
11:00 am11:00
Andover Rocks – Community Music Workshops
Hands-on music workshops for children to explore rhythm, sound, and creativity in a fun, community-focused setting.
Mar
30
11:00 am11:00
Ostara & the White Hare – Storytelling, Crafts & Egg Fun
Celebrate spring with folk tales from Amanda Kane-Smith from Merry-Go-Round Storytelling, natural egg dyeing, egg hunts, and seasonal games. An interactive adventure for children (4+) and parents.
Apr
6
11:30 am11:30
Plant Detectives
Explore nature up close! A hands-on identification workshop for children (5+) to learn about plants, wildlife, and the natural world.
Oct
30
2:00 pm14:00
Awesome Autumn – Storytelling, Pumpkin Carving & Bulb Planting
Celebrate autumn with interactive storytelling from Amanda Kane-Smith of Merry-Go-Round Storytelling, pumpkin carving, and planting Wild Daffodil bulbs. A creative seasonal adventure for children (4+) and parents.
Oct
28
10:30 am10:30
Room on the Broom – Storytelling & Craft Fun
A magical hour of Room on the Broom storytelling for children (2+) and parents, followed by hands-on mini broom (and possibly wand) making from real hazel twigs. From Amanda Kane-Smith of Merry-Go-Round Storytelling!
Oct
27
10:00 am10:00
Volunteer Conservation Day
Volunteer Conservation Day
Monday 27th October at Harmony Woods, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for our weekly Monday volunteer workday!
Help take care of our community woodland or help grow wildflowers! - dependent of time of year and tasks.
Book: email michelle.graham@andovertrees.org.uk - please state your name, volunteer session date and time and number of guests.
Booking ensures that we provide the correct amount of kit, refreshments, gloves, plants etc. You must let us know if you can no longer make it.
FREE event, no experience needed, all equipment provided.
Oct
27
10:00 am10:00
Wildflower Planting Activities – Free to Attend
We’ve got hundreds of wildflowers that need to go in the ground – and we need your help! 🌼
Oct
20
10:00 am10:00
Volunteer Conservation Day
Volunteer Conservation Day
Monday 20th October at Harmony Woods, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for our weekly Monday volunteer workday!
Help take care of our community woodland or help grow wildflowers! - dependent of time of year and tasks.
Book: email michelle.graham@andovertrees.org.uk - please state your name, volunteer session date and time and number of guests.
Booking ensures that we provide the correct amount of kit, refreshments, gloves, plants etc. You must let us know if you can no longer make it.
FREE event, no experience needed, all equipment provided.
Oct
20
10:00 am10:00
Volunteer Conservation Day
Volunteer Conservation Day
Monday 20th October at Harmony Woods, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for our weekly Monday volunteer workday!
Help take care of our community woodland or help grow wildflowers! - dependent of time of year and tasks.
Book: email michelle.graham@andovertrees.org.uk - please state your name, volunteer session date and time and number of guests.
Booking ensures that we provide the correct amount of kit, refreshments, gloves, plants etc. You must let us know if you can no longer make it.
FREE event, no experience needed, all equipment provided.
Oct
13
10:00 am10:00
Volunteer Conservation Day
Volunteer Conservation Day
Monday 13th October at Harmony Woods, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for our weekly Monday volunteer workday!
Help take care of our community woodland or help grow wildflowers! - dependent of time of year and tasks.
Book: email michelle.graham@andovertrees.org.uk - please state your name, volunteer session date and time and number of guests.
Booking ensures that we provide the correct amount of kit, refreshments, gloves, plants etc. You must let us know if you can no longer make it.
FREE event, no experience needed, all equipment provided.
Oct
11
10:00 am10:00
October's Wildflower Community Conservation Day
Its Wildflower Meadow Planting Day! Come and join us!
Oct
6
10:00 am10:00
Volunteer Conservation Day
Volunteer Conservation Day
Monday 6th October at Harmony Woods, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for our weekly Monday volunteer workday!
Help take care of our community woodland or help grow wildflowers! - dependent of time of year and tasks.
Book: email michelle.graham@andovertrees.org.uk - please state your name, volunteer session date and time and number of guests.
Booking ensures that we provide the correct amount of kit, refreshments, gloves, plants etc. You must let us know if you can no longer make it.
FREE event, no experience needed, all equipment provided.
Sept
29
10:00 am10:00
Volunteer Conservation Day
Volunteer Conservation Day
Monday 29th September at Harmony Woods, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for our weekly Monday volunteer workday!
Help take care of our community woodland or help grow wildflowers! - dependent of time of year and tasks.
Book: email michelle.graham@andovertrees.org.uk - please state your name, volunteer session date and time and number of guests.
Booking ensures that we provide the correct amount of kit, refreshments, gloves, plants etc. You must let us know if you can no longer make it.
FREE event, no experience needed, all equipment provided.
Sept
28
9:00 am09:00
Walk the Test Way: Sponsored Walk
A sponsored walk for your chosen charity. Make it ATU?
Sept
22
10:00 am10:00
Volunteer Conservation Day
Volunteer Conservation Day
Monday 22nd September at Harmony Woods, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for our weekly Monday volunteer workday!
Help take care of our community woodland or help grow wildflowers! - dependent of time of year and tasks.
Book: email michelle.graham@andovertrees.org.uk - please state your name, volunteer session date and time and number of guests.
Booking ensures that we provide the correct amount of kit, refreshments, gloves, plants etc. You must let us know if you can no longer make it.
FREE event, no experience needed, all equipment provided.
Sept
20
10:30 am10:30
Sept
15
10:00 am10:00
Volunteer Conservation Day
Volunteer Conservation Day
Monday 15th September at Harmony Woods, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for our weekly Monday volunteer workday!
Help take care of our community woodland or help grow wildflowers! - dependent of time of year and tasks.
Book: email michelle.graham@andovertrees.org.uk - please state your name, volunteer session date and time and number of guests.
Booking ensures that we provide the correct amount of kit, refreshments, gloves, plants etc. You must let us know if you can no longer make it.
FREE event, no experience needed, all equipment provided.
Sept
8
10:00 am10:00
Volunteer Conservation Day
Volunteer Conservation Day
Monday 8th September at Harmony Woods, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for our weekly Monday volunteer workday!
Help take care of our community woodland or help grow wildflowers! - dependent of time of year and tasks.
Book: email michelle.graham@andovertrees.org.uk - please state your name, volunteer session date and time and number of guests.
Booking ensures that we provide the correct amount of kit, refreshments, gloves, plants etc. You must let us know if you can no longer make it.
FREE event, no experience needed, all equipment provided.
Sept
6
10:00 am10:00
Walks & Talks with AGM 2025
Annual General Meeting and Celebration of Achievements: Guided Walk. Member Talks. Thank-yous and Presentations
Sept
1
10:00 am10:00
Volunteer Conservation Day
Volunteer Conservation Day
Monday 1st September at Harmony Woods, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for our weekly Monday volunteer workday!
Help take care of our community woodland or help grow wildflowers! - dependent of time of year and tasks.
Book: email michelle.graham@andovertrees.org.uk - please state your name, volunteer session date and time and number of guests.
Booking ensures that we provide the correct amount of kit, refreshments, gloves, plants etc. You must let us know if you can no longer make it.
FREE event, no experience needed, all equipment provided.
Aug
28
10:30 am10:30
Sounds of the Soil Workshop
A workshop where sound meets soil, encouraging a deeper sense of connection to the living ground beneath us. Suitable for all ages.
Aug
27
6:30 pm18:30
The Earth has a Voice Performance
Join us for an evening of sound, science, and art that reveals the hidden voices of the Earth. With award-winning sound artist Justin Wiggan!
Aug
27
2:00 pm14:00
Sounds of the Soil Workshop
A workshop where sound meets soil, encouraging a deeper sense of connection to the living ground beneath us. Suitable for all ages.
Aug
26
10:00 am10:00
If You Go Down to the Woods Today…! Teddy Bears’ Picnic Event
🧸 If You Go Down to the Woods Today…! Teddy Bears’ Picnic Event 🧺
📅 Date: Tuesday 26th August
⏰ Time: 11am–2pm
👶 Ages: 2+ (perfect for little ones and their families!)
Pack up your teddy and your picnic blanket—it’s time for a magical day in the woods!
Join Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling, with support from Natalia and Hebe, for a delightful Teddy Bears’ Picnic adventure featuring:
🎉 Interactive storytelling
🐻 Make-your-own bear ears headdress
🎨 Fun crafts and games
This playful, family-friendly event is designed for children aged 2 and up, with plenty of activities to keep everyone smiling. Just don’t forget your picnic!
🎟 Cost: £10 per child
👧👦 Siblings: £5 each
🧑🤝🧑 Adults go free
🧸 Spaces limited to 30 children (plus accompanying adults)
Teddies welcome—picnic baskets encouraged! Come along for a bear-y special day in the woods.
Email abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
Aug
23
7:30 pm19:30
Aug
21
2:30 pm14:30
Lost Words and Clever Birds
Storytelling and craft at Andover Library with Amanda Kane-Smith from Merry-go-Round Storytelling.
Aug
19
10:00 am10:00
Plant Detectives: Secrets of the Wood
🌿 Plant Detectives: Secrets of the Wood 🌿
📅 Date: Tuesday 19th August
🔍 Ages & Times:
• 4–7 years: 10am–12pm
• 7–11 years: 2pm–4pm
Become a Plant Detective and uncover the hidden magic of Harmony Woods! Equipped with your own explorer backpack, set off on an exciting journey—follow clues on an old map, match leaves to trees, and reveal the secret stories of the plants all around you.
Then, bring your imagination to life by crafting your very own plant fairy folk using natural materials—and don’t forget to give them names!
Led by Hebe, with support from Amanda and Natalia, this outdoor adventure blends nature, creativity, and a dash of woodland magic.
🎟 Cost: £10 per child
👧👦 Siblings: £5 each
🧑🤝🧑 Adults go free
🌳 Spaces limited to 15 children per session (plus accompanying adults)
Join us for a day of leafy clues, enchanted trees, and hands-on fun! Book early to secure your spot.
Email abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
Aug
18
10:00 am10:00
Volunteer Conservation Day
Volunteer Conservation Day
Monday 18th August at Harmony Woods, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for our weekly Monday volunteer workday!
Help take care of our community woodland or help grow wildflowers! - dependent of time of year and tasks.
Book: email michelle.graham@andovertrees.org.uk - please state your name, volunteer session date and time and number of guests.
Booking ensures that we provide the correct amount of kit, refreshments, gloves, plants etc. You must let us know if you can no longer make it.
FREE event, no experience needed, all equipment provided.
Aug
16
10:30 am10:30
Aug
14
10:00 am10:00
Little Red Riding Hood: Interactive Storytelling, Craft & Activities Workshop
🐺 Little Red Riding Hood: Interactive Storytelling, Craft & Activities Workshop 🧺
📅 Date: Thursday 14th August
🎭 Ages & Times:
• 3–6 years: 10am–12pm
• 7–11 years: 2pm–4pm
“Oh Grandmother, what big teeth you have!”
Step into the woods with Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling as she brings the classic fairytale Little Red Riding Hood to life in this lively, interactive workshop.
Children will enjoy:
🎭 Engaging storytelling
🧵 Puppet & mask-making
🎲 Drama games and fairytale-themed fun!
This hands-on session, assisted by Natalia and Hebe, is perfect for creative kids who love stories, crafts, and imaginative play.
🎟 Cost: £10 per child
👧👦 Siblings: £5 each
🧑🤝🧑 Adults go free
🌟 Spaces limited to 15 children per session (plus accompanying adults)
Come explore the magic, mystery, and mayhem of the fairytale forest—book now and join the adventure!
Email abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
Aug
11
10:00 am10:00
Volunteer Conservation Day
Volunteer Conservation Day
Monday 11th August at Harmony Woods, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for our weekly Monday volunteer workday!
Help take care of our community woodland or help grow wildflowers! - dependent of time of year and tasks.
Book: email michelle.graham@andovertrees.org.uk - please state your name, volunteer session date and time and number of guests.
Booking ensures that we provide the correct amount of kit, refreshments, gloves, plants etc. You must let us know if you can no longer make it.
FREE event, no experience needed, all equipment provided.
Aug
9
10:00 am10:00
August's Community Conservation Day
Come and join us for some conservation fun! Help keep YOUR community woodland thriving!
Aug
7
10:00 am10:00
Under the Awongalema Tree: Interactive Storytelling, Craft & Activities Workshop
🌳 Under the Awongalema Tree: Interactive Storytelling, Craft & Activities Workshop 🌳
📅 Date: Thursday 7th August
🎨 Ages & Times:
• 3–6 years: 10am–12pm
• 7–11 years: 2pm–4pm
Step into the magical world of The Awongalema Tree, a joyful African folktale that celebrates perseverance, courage, and self-belief. Join workshop leaders Natalia and Matt, with support from Amanda, for a lively, hands-on session packed with:
✨ Storytelling
✂️ Creative crafts
🎲 Fun games and activities
This is a warm and welcoming space where children can play, imagine, and create—perfect for curious minds and active hands!
🎟 Cost: £10 per child
👨👩👧 Siblings: £5 each
👫 Adults go free
👧👦 Spaces limited to 15 children per session (plus accompanying adults)
Don’t miss this inspiring, interactive experience that brings stories to life—book your spot early!
Email abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk