Based in the former O2 unit in the Chantry Centre, ‘Where the Ash Trees Grow’ is a free community art project, creating a welcoming creative space in the centre of Andover throughout August.
Inspired by the meaning of Andover's name - thought to mean "Ash Tree Stream" - the project invites the community to help build an evolving artwork of ash trees and a chalk stream. Every person who visits can leave their mark by making part of the installation or sharing a thought, hope, or wish.
As the weeks go by, the artwork will continue to grow, with each new contribution adding another story to the landscape. Whether you visit once or come back to see how it has changed, you'll be part of a shared artwork created by the people of Andover, for the people of Andover.
No experience is needed, just drop in, get creative and enjoy being part of something that's growing all summer long.
Activity Schedule
Friday 7 August
9am to 4pm - Four Fun Fridays, storytelling and crafts with Merry-go-Round Storytelling
Monday 10 August
10.30am to midday - Chat About, library adult group
1.30pm to 4.30pm - Photography workshop with Simon Peter Green
Tuesday 11 August
10.30am to midday - Chatty craft, library adult group
1.30pm to 4.30pm - Photography workshop with Simon Peter Green
Wednesday 12 August
11am to midday - Rhymetime and craft, library children’s group
1.30pm to 4.30pm - Photography workshop with Simon Peter Green
Thursday 13 August
1.30pm to 4.30pm - Photography workshop with Simon Peter Green
Friday 14 August
9am to 4pm - Four Fun Fridays, storytelling and crafts with Merry-go-Round Storytelling
Saturday 15 August
11am to midday - Rhymetime and craft, library children’s group
Midday to 2pm - Craft drop in
Monday 17 August
10.30am to midday - Chat About, library adult group
1.30pm to 3.30pm - Ash tree rubbing and bookmark making with Andover Trees United
Tuesday 18 August
10.30am to midday - Chatty craft, library adult group
Wednesday 19 August
11am to midday - Rhymetime and craft, library children’s group
Friday 21 August
9am to 4pm - Four Fun Fridays, storytelling and crafts with Merry-go-Round Storytelling
Saturday 22 August
11am to midday - Rhymetime and craft, library children’s group
Monday 24 August
10.30am to midday - Chat About, library adult group
Midday to 2pm - Craft drop in
Tuesday 25 August
10.30am to midday - Chatty craft, library adult group
Wednesday 26 August
11am to midday - Rhymetime and craft, library children’s group
1.30pm to 3.30pm - Ash tree rubbing and bookmark making with Andover Trees United
Friday 28 August
9am to 4pm - Four Fun Fridays, storytelling and crafts with Merry-go-Round Storytelling
Saturday 29 August
11am to midday - Rhymetime and craft, library children’s group
Monday 31 August
World Street Party - drop in (times TBC)