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.

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 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

World Bee Day

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

World Environmental Day.

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

Sunday 8th June

World Oceans Day.

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.

Friday 2oth June
 

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

Monday 1st September
Start of Organic September. Encouraging more people to try organic and promoting organic food & farming practices. 
 
Saturday 6th September, 9am – 6pm
The Alresford Show. Agricultural Show at the Tichborne Estate.

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.

Tuesday 16th September
Start of European Mobility Week. Promoting sustainable transport.
 
Friday 19th September
Start of the Great British Beach Clean. National beach litter pick event organised by the Marine Conservation Society. 

Monday 22nd September

Start of Fairtrade Fortnight. Events across the UK to raise funds and highlight the exploitation of workers across the world.

 

October

Wednesday 1st October
 
International Walk to School Month.
 
Thursday 2nd 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.