News & Events

2025
January
Monday 1st January
Start of Veganuary a great opportunity to try adopting a vegan diet.
Thursday 9th 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 2025 including the community growing project at the allotment.
Wednesday 15th January Start of Big Energy Saving Week. A national campaign to help people cut their fuel bills.
Friday 24th – 26th January
Join the world’s largest garden wildlife survey.
February
Friday 2nd February
World Wetlands Day raising global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet.
Thursday 13th 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 15th 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.
Monday 17th February
Start of Food Waste Action Week.
March
Monday 10th March,
Water Saving Week. Promoting water conservation.
Thursday 13th 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 17th March
Start of Food Waste Action Week focusing on reducing food waste and ideas to share surplus food.
Tuesday 18th March
Global Recycling Day. This year’s theme is celebrating ‘Recycling Heroes’.
Friday 21st March
Start of The Great British Spring Clean and School Clean week. National litter picking event cleaning up streets, parks, schools and beaches.
International Day of Forests. This day celebrates forests and raises awareness of their importance.
Saturday 22nd March
World Water Day. Events highlighting the link between water and climate change.
Saturday March
Alresford Town Litter Pick. Arlebury Park, Alresford.
April
Friday 4th April
Walk to Work Day.
Monday 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 10th 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 16th April
Start of Discover National Parks Fortnight.
Monday 21st 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.
Tuesday 22nd April
Earth Day. Celebrated around the world to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Monday 28th April
Start of National Gardening Week. A celebration of gardening.
Wednesday 30th April
Stop Food Waste Day. Raising awareness of the global food waste crisis.
May
Thursday 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.
Sunday 4th May
Start of International Compost Awareness week.
International Dawn Chorus Day. Early morning events to hear the dawn chorus.
Thursday 8th 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 10th May
World Fair Trade Day.
Sunday 18th May
Watercress Festival
Monday 19th May
Start of Walk to School Week. A week of events encouraging children to walk to school.
Tuesday 20th May
Saturday 24th May
Start of Children’s National Gardening Week. Celebrating the fun that gardens hold for children.
June
Saturday 7th June
Butterfly Education and Awareness Day. To raise awareness of butterflies and how important they are as pollinators.
Tuesday 3rd June
Start of National Growing for Wellbeing Week. A celebration of gardening and growing your own produce.
Sunday 8th June
Monday 9th June
Start of Bike Week. A celebration of cycling.
Wednesday 11th June
Brake’s Kids Walk. Events to promote road safety and the health and planet-saving benefits of walking.
Thursday 12th 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.
M0nday 16th June
National Refill Day. Increasing awareness of choosing refills over single use plastic bottles.
Wednesday 18th June
Sustainable Gastronomy Day. Emphasizing the need to focus the world’s attention on the role that sustainable gastronomy can play.
July
Tuesday 1st July
Start of Plastic Free July. A global movement advocating refusing single use plastics.
Thursday 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 10th 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.
Monday 28th July
Start of National Marine Week. Events to celebrate all things marine.
August
Monday 11th 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
Thursday 11th 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.
Monday 22nd September
Start of Fairtrade Fortnight. Events across the UK to raise funds and highlight the exploitation of workers across the world.
October
Thursday 9th 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 13th 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.