External Community Events and Information

Andover Area Athletics – July Newsletter
Simon Says – Spring Newsletter, 25 Years of Giving Grief a Voice in Hampshire
Free Courses Available – funded by the Government and free for adults 19+ who are living in Hampshire.

Visit Learning in Libraries – Hampshire County Council Shop to book a free place.

Explore our curated range of summer activities for young people aged 11–16! 
Designed to support young people and their families during the summer holidays, this scheme offers a fantastic selection of activities to keep them engaged, socialising, and having fun all summer long. We understand the financial pressures many families face, especially during the school holidays. That’s why this card has been designed to make fun, high-quality activities accessible at a low cost.

Andover Town Council cover the majority of the cost, so your young people can stay active and entertained, while you have peace of mind knowing they’re in safe, social, and enjoyable environments.

From immersive VR experiences at High Score to a round of crazy golf with friends at Charlton Lakes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With U-Choose, you’re in control. Pick what you use, when you use it, and who you go with. All you need to do is choose!

The U-Choose Card is available to young people who attend school within Andover, including:  Mainstream Year 6 leavers who are just beginning their secondary school journey. Students in Years 7–11 at mainstream secondary school. Home-educated young people.

Available to purchase in School for £5.

  • 2 sessions at Andover Leisure Centre (Swimming, Court Hire, Crazy Golf)
  • 2 sessions at Riverside Activity Zone (Bowling, Laser Tag, Glow Golf)
  • 1 session at High Score Arcade (60 minute arcade session)

More information at: U Choose Card

Andover Hockey Club – Summer Camps

These camps are targeted at children aged 5 to 16 years of age .
All abilities are welcome, you just need shin pads and a gum shield, we can provide you with a hockey stick.

Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th August 2026

Thursday 20th & Friday 21st August 2026

At John Hanson School.

Book you place at: www.1-2-1hockeycoaching.co.uk/book-a-camp

SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITY.
Family and Friends sessions at The Three Bees Project CIC
During the chaos of the summer holidays it can be hard to enjoy a moment of peace with the family. This summer, we’d like to give families and small groups the opportunity to wind down, relax in each other’s company, reconnect with nature and spend time with some very special animals.
Private bookings for families/groups of up to 8 people.
Choose to take part in some gentle, nature inspired activities or just relax and explore the farm at your own pace.
“It’s a wonderful thing how the wild calms the child’ – unknown
Sole use of the whole site throughout your two hour session for £120
Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the Summer holidays. Booking is essential.
WhatsApp Helen on 07788 880507 for more information and to book.

Five Rivers Fostering

As part of our mission, we’re building partnerships with local schools to raise awareness about the current UK-wide shortage of Foster Carers. More than 6,500 Foster Carers are needed to be recruited to give children a safe and loving home.

Online Parenting Courses – Family Lives 

Being a parent has never been easy. There are no manuals for it, and previous generations may not be able to provide the insight you’re looking for. The family unit is more dispersed than ever, with some families existing hundreds of miles from what may be called a ‘core unit’. The rapid pace of societal change in the UK rapidly outstrips the knowledge of the immediate past. The result is that many parents may find themselves lost in a maelstrom of contradictory advice. For adults, time has never been more compacted. Family Lives has produced a series of online parenting courses, to make this challenge a little easier. If interested please follow the link below: 

https://www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/online-parenting-courses

Family Lives offers a confidential and free* helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously known as Parentline). They can be contacted on 0808 800 2222 for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life. Their website is also a rich source of useful support and advice.

The Solihull Approach
Free online courses for ALL parents, parents-to-be, carers, grandparents and teens living in Hampshire. Plus courses for professionals working with children.

Winchester Youth Counselling – Parent Support Groups