News and events

Climate Change Community Grants 2025 - now open for applications!

If you are a voluntary or community group in Hart, you might be able to get grant funding for a climate change related project. Find out more about the Climate Change Community Grant.

Going underground for recycled toys

Hampshire resident Ben, is embarking on an exciting challenge that will see him visiting every underground station in Glasgow, Newcastle and all the DLR & Elizabeth Line stations in London too. He is doing this to raise money for the Toy Project charity, who recycle unwanted toys and give them to children who need them. If you would like to support Ben, you can visit his Just Giving page here. For more information about the work the Toy Project do and how you can support them, visit their website.

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Hart Matters October newsletter

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

Warm and Welcome event at Fleet Library - Monday 27 October

Come along and speak to experts on how you can stay warmer through the winter. 

This event is being organised by Hampshire Library Service and Connect4Communities, providing signposting and support for residents who are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

Yateley Community Climate Forum - Monday 27 October

The next climate forum will be on Monday 27 October at 19:00. The meetings are open to all and are a fantastic opportunity to discuss any climate change related news from Yateley Town Council, as well as talks from other individuals and organisations around the subject of climate change. Find out more about the community climate forum.

Hook Books pop-up library - Friday 7 November

Hook Village Halls will be holding their next monthly pop-up library at Elizabeth Hall in Hook on Friday 7 November from 14:00 - 16:00. It's an opportunity to purchase some great books for fantastic prices. Find out more about Hook Books

Sustainable Homes and Gardens Event - Saturday 29 November (10:00 - 15:00)

Join the Impact Hart team at Hart Shopping Centre (Fleet) for our second Sustainable Homes and Gardens event. Visit the interactive retrofit* house, get expert advice on low carbon heating solutions and more. We will be joined by other organisations too, including Instagroup, Energy Alton, Hart Voluntary Action (HVA), Fleet Repair Café and Hart's Countryside Team and with activities for children, it's sure to be a great day.

*Retrofit refers to improvement work on an existing building to improve its energy efficiency

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.