MONDAY VOLUNTEER CONSERVATION DAYS
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Every Monday, whether at Harmony Woods or the Vigo Road allotment, our volunteer days bring together teamwork, laughter, and care for nature. From tree care to fence maintenance, volunteers take on a wide range of seasonal tasks. Last month, this included organising the cabin, beating up (replacing trees that didn’t survive from last year), planting wildflowers and improving site infrastructure, among other tasks.
Read more about our conservation days here: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2
Want to get involved? Please contact: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
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DECEMBER'S COMMUNITY CONSERVATION DAY
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Last month’s Conservation Day at Harmony Woods was a great success! We replaced several young trees that hadn’t survived the past season, removed spiral guards from the hedgerow and made lanterns! A big thank you to everyone who joined us. It was wonderful to see a few new faces alongside some familiar, returning ones.
Learn more about our conservation days here: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2
Want to get involved? Please contact: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
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WREATH MAKING AT WILLOW COURT
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On the 3rd December, Abbey and Izzi hosted a festive wreath-making workshop at Willow Court Care Home in Andover. The residents made the most beautiful wreaths to hang proudly on their front doors or display in their rooms. Each one was unique and full of personality. Thank you to the residents for welcoming us back so warmly. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the session special, especially our fantastic foliage gatherers! All greenery was kindly donated from the gardens of Doreen, Terri, Wendy and Annette.
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WINTER SOLSTICE 'BRING BACK THE SUN' CELEBRATION
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To celebrate the winter solstice on the 21st December, the cabin filled with families for our Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories – Bring Back the Sun celebration.
With thanks to Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling families gathered around the fire for our final interactive story session of 2025. The children created fantastic reindeer headdresses, we warmed up with hot chocolate, and everyone made affirmations to hang on the trees, decorating the woodland with ribbons, hopes and wishes.
As the light began to fade, we lit lanterns and walked to the hazel circle, singing festive songs together as the sun set.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so memorable.
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Last year we planted 2,367 trees, surveyed 255 species & hosted 292 events.
24,336 hours of time was given by our incredible volunteers.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us!
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12th Dec - 22nd Feb - Nature Nurture Exhibition at Andover Museum
5th January - Volunteer Conservation Days resume
10th January - January's Community Conservation Day
10th January - Wassail Celebration - Part of Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories
Weekly Conservation Days
Every Monday, 10:00 - 1:00
At Harmony Woods or Vigo Road Allotments
Email abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk for more information.
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NATURE NURTURE EXHIBITION AT ANDOVER MUSEUM
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Visit Andover Museum from the 12th December to 22nd February to view the work created by Andover Young Carers during this year’s Nature Nurture project. Subject to museum opening times.
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VOLUNTEER CONSERVATION DAYS
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Our Monday volunteer conservation days resume in the new year from the 5th January! We'd love to see you there.
To sign up now or learn more please email: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
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JANUARY'S COMMUNITY CONSERVATION DAY
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Please join us on Saturday 10th January from, 10AM- 1PM for our community conservation day at Harmony Woods! Take part in conservation activities.
To sign up now or learn more please email: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
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WASSAIL CELEBRATION
TALL TALES & SEASONAL STORIES
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Please join us on Saturday 10th January from, 14:00- 16:00 for a Wassail New Year Blessing at Harmony Woods! Celebrate the New Year with music, folklore, and community spirit! Featuring Loftsingers, Mayfly Morris, and Andover Pagans, this event is full of tradition and seasonal cheer.
To sign up now email: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
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Volunteering with us is a great way to contribute to action against climate change and biodiversity loss, and to make a difference in the local community. We welcome volunteers with many different skills, including:
- General conservation
- IT / tech
- Event organisation and support
- Running creative sessions
- Plant propagation
- Leafleting
- DIY and construction
- Legal advice
- Fundraising
- ... and more! If you have the time, we can use it :-)
We are also very happy to arrange volunteering days for corporate groups, particularly during our Schools' Planting Weeks in November / December.
Please get in touch if you can help by emailing abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk. Any specific opportunities will be listed on our Ways To Help webpage as well as in this newsletter.
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www.andovertrees.org.uk
Registered Charity Number: 1167574
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