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 a scything workshop where most the team spent the day mastering this traditional skill. Thank you to Chris for sharing his expertise! Thanks also to our amazing volunteers and the brilliant Aspire Defence team who joined us on 22nd September.
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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In September, we began our Autumn Nature Nurture sessions with Andover Young Carers. Together, we drew trees, explored printmaking techniques, and tried paper-making and bookbinding. A huge thank you to our brilliant organisers, Andover Young Carers, and to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation for funding the project!
Find out more here: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/2025/6/10/nature-nurture-2025
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday 20th September for our final Wild Harmony session of the year at Harmony Woods. It was a wonderful morning connecting with nature, learning about birds and citizen science.
Thanks to all who have supported Wild Harmony this year. We look forward to sharing more nature-filled moments with you soon!
Read more here: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/2025/4/22/wild-harmony-2025
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Huge thanks to our wonderful friends from St Mary’s Church, Longstock. They returned to join Hebe, our 2025 ecological intern, for one of her final woodland surveys as part of the Nature in Harmony project. Above are some of the beautiful species they spotted. We’re so grateful for their continued support — what a fantastic way to wrap up the season!
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A huge thank you to everyone who helped with our Public Survey last month, especially the Public Services students from Andover College and our amazing volunteers. We’re now compiling the findings into a report that will be published on our website soon. Thank you all for your time and enthusiasm!
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WALK THE TEST WAY FUNDRASING EVENT!
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On 28th September, Wendy, Liz, Amy, and Hebe took part in Romsey Rotary Club’s annual ‘Walk the Test Way’ fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who sponsored the walk! The funds raised will be used to support and develop our work with young people.
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FINAL BIODIVERSITY SURVEYS
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The end of September marks the conclusion of our annual biodiversity surveys, which this year were completed by our Ecology intern, Hebe. These surveys take place every year from April through September, and the data collected is used to write our annual Nature in Harmony report.
A huge thanks goes to Natalia, for her valuable and dedicated support throughout the surveys.
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October
11th- October's Community Conservation Day- Help create a NEW MEADOW in the Diamond Wood. 3000 wild flowers to plant!
28th- Room on the Broom – Storytelling & Craft Fun - Part of Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories
30th- Awesome Autumn – Storytelling, Pumpkin Carving & Bulb Planting - Part of Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories
November
8th- November's Community Conservation Day- COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING
10th - 29th - Schools' Tree Planting Weeks at Bury Hill Meadows - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
December
13th- December's Community Conservation End of Year Party!
13th- Lantern-Making Workshop - Part of Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories
21st- Winter Solstice – ‘Bring Back the Sun’ Celebration - Part of Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories
Weekly Conservation Days
Every Monday, 10:00 - 1:00
Harmony Woods or Allotment
Email abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk for more information.
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OCTOBER'S WILDFLOWER COMMUNITY CONSERVATION DAY
We have a NEW WILDFLOWER MEADOW to plant!
Let's make this a huge community effort!
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Please join us on Saturday 11th October at Harmony Woods from 10AM-1PM for our community conservation day at Harmony Woods! This month we will be creating a NEW MEADOW in the Diamond Wood - Please get involved!
To sign up now email: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
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TALL TALES AND SEASONAL STORIES
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SEASONAL EVENTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY!
Andover Trees United invites families and friends to Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories – a series of enchanting events celebrating the seasons in Harmony Woods filled with crafts, folklore, and family fun.
Join us this Autumn & Winter for interactive storytelling led by Amanda Kane-Smith from Merry-go-Round Storytelling and seasonal crafts:
Room on the Broom! Tuesday 28th October
10:30–11:30, Ages 2+ | £8 per child with adult, £2 per additional sibling
Awesome Autumn! Thursday 30th October
10:00–12:00, Ages 4+ | £10 per child with adult, £2 per additional person, £1 per extra pumpkin
Lantern Workshop! Saturday 13th December
10:00–12:00, Ages: all welcome | £10 per person, £2 per additional person
Winter Solstice! Sunday 21st December
14:30–17:00, Ages 4+ | £10 per person, £2 per additional person
FREE ENTRY if you completed the Lantern Workshop
Craft materials and refreshments included.
VISIT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/events-calendar
To book your tickets, please email: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
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NOVEMBER'S TREE PLANTING COMMUNITY CONSERVATION DAY
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Please join us on Saturday 8th November at Harmony Woods from 10AM-1PM for our community TREE PLANTING conservation day at Harmony Woods! Not planted a tree at Harmony Woods yet? Now’s your chance! Come and be part of the action against climate change and do you bit. No experience needed – just come ready to get involved!
To sign up now email: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
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DECEMBER'S COMMUNITY CONSERVATION DAY - END OF YEAR PARTY!
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Please join us on Saturday 13th December from, 10AM- 1PM for our annual end of year party at Harmony Woods! Plant a tree, make a tree dressing, make a Christmas decoration and enjoy some food and drink with friends!
To sign up now email: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
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Our Ecology Intern creates the 'Nature Spot' social media posts to highlight different species that have been seen in the Diamond Woods. The most recent is shown here (click on the image to see it in more detail), and you can see previous ones on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. And if you don't have a social media account, you can still see them on Instagram! Just go to www.instagram.com/andover_trees/
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ATU has been chosen as one of three charities for the Coop Good Cause. Coop Members have the oppurtunity to save money whilst they shop, as well as supporting ATU through this initiative.
You can choose us by clicking this link: https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/93679
If you don't already have a Coop Card (Blue one, not Southern Coop), please get yourself one and make savings for yourself whilst also raising funds for a good cause.
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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 :-)
In particular, we are looking for volunteers to support projects over the coming months, including wildflower planting with school groups at Diamond Wood in October and tree planting at Bury Hill Meadows in November.
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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