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

World Fair Trade Day.

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

World Bee Day

Saturday 23rd May

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