News & Events
2025
2026
February
Monday 2nd February
World Wetlands Day raising global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet.
Thursday 12th February, 7pm – 9pm.
New Leaf Natter in the Snug at The Swan, 11 West Street, Alresford. A chance to come and meet other New Leaf members, exchange ideas and work on local projects.
Saturday 14th February
Start of Hampshire Libraries Green and Thrift fortnight full of free, eco-friendly activities designed to help you, your family and friends save money while making sustainable choices.
From patching and upcycling workshops, to children’s interactive story time sessions, junk modelling, nature trails, waste prevention roadshows and seed swaps there’s something for everyone. Join us to discover how small changes can make a big difference for both your wallet and the planet.
March
Monday 9th March
Start of Food Waste Action Week focusing on reducing food waste and ideas to share surplus food.
Thursday 12th March, 7pm – 9pm.
New Leaf Natter in the Snug at The Swan, 11 West Street, Alresford. A chance to come and meet other New Leaf members, exchange ideas and work on local projects.
Friday 13th March
Start of The Great British Spring Clean and School Clean week. National litter picking event cleaning up streets, parks, schools and beaches.
Saturday 21st March
Global Recycling Day. This year’s theme is celebrating ‘Recycling Heroes’.
International Day of Forests. This day celebrates forests and raises awareness of their importance.
Sunday 22nd March
World Water Day. Events highlighting the link between water and climate change.
April
Friday 3rd April
Walk to Work Day.
Saturday 4th April
Start of Discover National Parks Fortnight.
Tuesday 7th April
World Health Day. Events to focus worldwide attention on global health, and highlight priority areas of concern for the World Health Organisation.
Thursday 9th April, 7pm – 9pm.
New Leaf Natter in the Snug at The Swan, 11 West Street, Alresford. A chance to come and meet other New Leaf members, exchange ideas and work on local projects.
Monday 13th April
Start of International Dark Sky Week. A week where people turn out their lights in order to observe the beauty of the night sky without light pollution.
Wednesday 22nd April
Earth Day. Celebrated around the world to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Monday 27th April
Start of National Gardening Week. A celebration of gardening.
Wednesday 29th April
Stop Food Waste Day. Raising awareness of the global food waste crisis.
May
Friday 1st May
‘No Mow May‘ An annual challenge to let the flowers bloom on your lawn helping to provide a vital source of nectar for bees and other insects.
Start of National Walking Month.
Saturday 2nd May
Start of National Growing for Wellbeing Week. A celebration of gardening and growing your own produce.
Sunday 3rd May
Start of International Compost Awareness week.
International Dawn Chorus Day. Early morning events to hear the dawn chorus.
Monday 4th May
Water Saving Week. Promoting water conservation.
Saturday 9th May
Thursday 14th May, 7pm – 9pm.
New Leaf Natter in the Snug at The Swan, 11 West Street, Alresford. A chance to come and meet other New Leaf members, exchange ideas and work on local projects.
Sunday 17th May
Watercress Festival
Monday 18th May
Start of Walk to School Week. A week of events encouraging children to walk to school.
Wednesday 20th May
Saturday 23rd May
Start of Children’s National Gardening Week. Celebrating the fun that gardens hold for children.
June
Friday 5th June
Saturday 6th June
Butterfly Education and Awareness Day. To raise awareness of butterflies and how important they are as pollinators.
Sunday 7th June
Eco Fair in Broad Street, Alresford. The event will be a celebration of earth-friendly living, with the intention of raising awareness and encouraging visitors to adopt more sustainable lifestyles.
Monday 8th June
Start of Bike Week. A celebration of cycling.
Thursday 11th June, 7pm – 9pm.
New Leaf Natter in the Snug at The Swan, 11 West Street, Alresford. A chance to come and meet other New Leaf members, exchange ideas and work on local projects.
Tuesday 16th June
National Refill Day. Increasing awareness of choosing refills over single use plastic bottles.
Thursday 18th June
Sustainable Gastronomy Day. Emphasizing the need to focus the world’s attention on the role that sustainable gastronomy can play.
July
Wednesday 1st July
Start of Plastic Free July. A global movement advocating refusing single use plastics.
Thursday 9th July, 7pm – 9pm
‘New Leaf Natter’ in the Snug at The Swan, 11 West Street, Alresford. A chance to come and meet other New Leaf members, exchange ideas and work on local projects.
Saturday 26th July
Start of National Marine Week. Events to celebrate all things marine.
August
Monday 12th August
Start of National Allotments Week. Raising awareness of allotments and the role they play in helping people to live healthier lifestyles, grow their own food, develop friendships and bolster communities.
September
Monday 1st September
Start of Organic September. Encouraging more people to try organic and promoting organic food & farming practices.
Saturday 5th September, 9am – 6pm
The Alresford Show. Agricultural Show at the Tichborne Estate.
Thursday 10th September, 7pm – 9pm
‘New Leaf Natter’ in the Snug at The Swan, 11 West Street, Alresford. A chance to come and meet other New Leaf members, exchange ideas and work on local projects.
Wednesday 16th September
Start of European Mobility Week. Promoting sustainable transport.
Sunday 27th September
Start of the Great British Beach Clean. National beach litter pick event organised by the Marine Conservation Society.
Monday 21st September
Start of Fairtrade Fortnight. Events across the UK to raise funds and highlight the exploitation of workers across the world.
October
Thursday 1st October
International Walk to School Month.
Monday 5th October
Thursday 8th October, 7pm – 9pm
‘New Leaf Natter’ in the Snug at The Swan, 11 West Street, Alresford. A chance to come and meet other New Leaf members, exchange ideas and work on local projects.
November
Thursday 12th November, 19.00
‘New Leaf Natter’ in the Snug at The Swan, 11 West Street, Alresford. A chance to come and meet other New Leaf members, exchange ideas and work on local projects.