News and events

Hart Matters December newsletter

Hart Voluntary Action produce a monthly newsletter called Hart Matters. You can view the latest issue and sign-up here.

Hook Books pop-up library - Friday

Hook Village Halls will be holding their next monthly pop-up library at Elizabeth Hall in Hook on Friday 5 December from 14:00 - 16:00. It's an opportunity to purchase some great books for fantastic prices. Find out more about Hook Books

Hart Voluntary Action 

Hart Voluntary Action (HVA) is a registered charity operating across North Hampshire delivering a range of services to both individual residents and local voluntary organisations, enabling the community to connect, grow and thrive. You can find out more about HVA on their website.

Hart Eco Hub

The eco hub is a place where residents can find out more about climate change and sustainability. The Hub will promote any climate change related volunteering opportunities, as well as being a place to get one-to-one guidance on how to make your home more energy efficient or environmentally sustainable. The Hub is open on Tuesdays from 09:30am - 12:00pm. Find out more about the Hart Eco Hub.

The Yateley Society

The Yateley Society is a local charity focused on the area of Yateley, Frogmore and Darby Green. They hold monthly talks on a variety of topics with the aim of helping to inform local residents. The society also plans walks, visits and social events. To join the society complete the link on its webpage.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Amphibian and Reptile Group (HIWARG)

HIWARG focuses on conservation of native UK species. They survey reptiles at more than 200 sites and amphibians at about 60 sites. Together, members complete over 10,000 records a year. All are passed on to land managers to help them manage their sites in a sensitive manner. It’s involved in habitat management tasks, such as scrub clearance, pond creation, controlling invasive pond plants and much more. Public engagement and education are also important activities. To find out more about HIWARG visit their website. You can also follow them on Facebook.

People, Planet, Pint

Why not meet up with others who are as passionate about climate change and the environment as you, over a cold or hot drink? Perhaps you'd like to set up your own group in your local area? Take a look at the People, Planet, Pint website for more information.

Hart Community Garden 

Fancy trying your hand at gardening with a friendly, supportive group? Check out Hart’s Community Garden at Edenbrook Country Park in Fleet. It’s a joint effort by Hart Voluntary Action, Hart District Council and Hart Allotment Association.

Yateley Community Climate Forum 

The forum meets quarterly at the Tythings in Yateley. At he meetings they discuss any climate change news from Yateley Town Council and also have local community groups who often come along and present. The meetings are open to all. Find out more about the forum.

Across the district, volunteers at Repair Cafés breathe life back into many broken items. From toasters and clocks, to fixing a zip on a skirt, there are so many things the volunteers can do. In most cases there is no cost; unless extra parts are required - like that zip! Some Café's may require you to book, so do make sure you check their website before you leave home. Find a Repair Café near you.

Fleet Repair Café

The first Saturday of the month at the Harlington Centre in Fleet. For more information visit the Fleet Repair Café website.

Farnham Repair Café

Just over the border in Surrey you'll find the Farnham Repair Café. For more information visit the Farnham Repair Café website.

North Hampshire Repair Café

The North Hampshire Repair Café holds sessions around the district. To find out when they could be near you visit the North Hampshire Repair Café website.

The Repair Café Yateley - Coming soon!

Exciting news; Yateley will be getting its own Repair Café. We will update this page once we know further details.