January

Monday 1st January

Start of Veganuary a great opportunity to try adopting a vegan diet.

Thursday 11th January, 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. This month we will discussing plans for 2024 including the community growing project at the allotment.

Wednesday 17th January Start of Big Energy Saving Week. A national campaign to help people cut their fuel bills. 

Friday 26th – 28th January

RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch.

February

Friday 2nd February

World Wetlands Day raising global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet.

Thursday 8th 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.

March

Monday 4th March

Start of Food Waste Action Week focusing on reducing food waste and ideas to share surplus food.

Thursday 14h 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.

Monday 18th March

Global Recycling Day. This year’s theme is celebrating ‘Recycling Heroes’.

Friday 15th March

Start of The Great British Spring Clean and School Clean week. National litter picking event cleaning up streets, parks, schools and beaches.

Thursday 21st March

International Day of Forests. This day celebrates forests and raises awareness of their importance.

Friday 22nd March

World Water Day. Events highlighting the link between water and climate change.

Saturday March

Alresford Town Litter Pick. Arlebury Park, Alresford.

April

Tuesday 2nd 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.

Friday 5th April

Walk to Work Day. 

Sunday 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 11th 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.

Tuesday 16th April

Start of Discover National Parks Fortnight.

Friday 22nd April
Earth Day.  Celebrated around the world to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

Wednesday 24th April

Stop Food Waste Day. Raising awareness of the global food waste crisis.

May

Wednesday 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.

Start of National Gardening Week. A celebration of gardening.

Sunday 5th May

Start of International Compost Awareness week.

International Dawn Chorus Day. Early morning events to hear the dawn chorus.

Thursday 9th 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.

Saturday 11th May

World Fair Trade Day.

Sunday 19th May

Watercress Festival

Monday 20th May

Start of Walk to School Week. A week of events encouraging children to walk to school.

World Bee Day

Water Saving Week. Promoting water conservation.

Saturday 25th May

Start of Children’s National Gardening Week. Celebrating the fun that gardens hold for children.

June

Monday 3rd June

Butterfly Education and Awareness Day. To raise awareness of butterflies and how important they are as pollinators. 

Wednesday 5th June

World Environmental Day.

Start of National Growing for Wellbeing Week.  A celebration of gardening and growing your own produce.

Saturday 8th June

World Oceans Day.

Monday 10th June

Start of Bike Week. A celebration of cycling.

Thursday 13th 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.

Friday 14th June

Brake’s Kids Walk. Events to promote road safety and the health and planet-saving benefits of walking.

Friday 16th June

National Refill Day. Increasing awareness of choosing refills over single use plastic bottles.

Tuesday 18th June

Sustainable Gastronomy Day. Emphasizing the need to focus the world’s attention on the role that sustainable gastronomy can play.

July

Monday 1st July

Start of Plastic Free July. A global movement advocating refusing single use plastics. 

Wednesday 3rd July

International Plastic Bag Free Day. A day of action to raise awareness of the environmental impact and hazards of single-use plastic bags, and promote more sustainable solutions.

Thursday 11th 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 27th 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

Tuesday 12th November, ‘Doing Business Sustainably’ 7pm

A meeting at The Flower Pots, Cheriton for local business owners to hear talks from other local business owners. More info

Thursday 14th 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.

December