Whitchurch Montessori and Forest School
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    • Home
    • All About Us
    • Learning
      • Play and Learning Areas
      • Home Learning Resources
      • Health and Advice
      • School Readiness
      • Toileting
      • Cooking Club
      • Science Club
      • Community Hub
    • A Typical Day
    • Contact Us
    • FAQ
    • Safeguarding
  • Home
  • All About Us
  • Learning
    • Play and Learning Areas
    • Home Learning Resources
    • Health and Advice
    • School Readiness
    • Toileting
    • Cooking Club
    • Science Club
    • Community Hub
  • A Typical Day
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Safeguarding

Every child belongs to a wider community. By building strong partnerships and supporting one another, we create the foundations for happy, confident children to thrive.

Community Hub

 Our 'Community Hub' brings together useful local information, services, activities and resources to help support our families. From local schools and family support to clubs, events and community organisations, it's a place to discover what's available locally and build connections beyond nursery. 

We believe strong community partnerships help children and families thrive. 

Upcoming Community Events

November 2026

  • 14th & 22nd - BrickQuest, 2pm-3pm at Picket Twenty Community Centre, Andover. £8 per child - Recommended ages 6-12. Pre-booking required - www.brickquest.co.uk 
  • 20th - Andover Christmas Festival, 4-8pm. Enjoy a festive evening in Andover town centre with live music, Christmas market stalls, fairground rides, street food, children's entertainment, face painting and Santa's Post Office. The Christmas lights switch-on takes place at 6:30pm. Free family event.
  • 21st - Andover Winter Fair at the Iron Age Museum, Andover. Enjoy a festive craft market featuring local makers, handmade gifts, seasonal treats and free family activities, including a children's trail, crafts and games. 10am-4pm. Paid admission applies, with adult, child and family tickets available. Under-5s go free.
  • 21st November - Sunday 3rd January - Christmas Garden Trail at The Vyne.  Enjoy a festive family trail inspired by The Twelve Days of Christmas, featuring playful challenges, games and fun photo opportunities throughout the gardens. Paid admission applies, with adult, child and family tickets available. Under-5s go free. 
  • 28th - Lantern Parade & Whitchurch Town Hall Christmas lights switch on. Join the community lantern parade at 6:15pm, starting at Gill Nethercott Centre and finishing at the Town Hall for the Christmas lights switch-on. Battery-operated tealights and sticks are available from the Town Council. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

December 2026

  • 5th - Whitchurch Silk Mill – Elf on the Shelf Christmas Trail. Enjoy a festive family trail featuring 10 elf-themed activities, Christmas crafts and a chocolatey reward. Tickets cost £7.50 per child, with one accompanying adult included free. Sessions from 10:30am–12pm or 1:30–3pm. 
  • All December - Christmas Garden Trail at The Vyne.  Enjoy a festive family trail inspired by The Twelve Days of Christmas, featuring playful challenges, games and fun photo opportunities throughout the gardens. Paid admission applies, with adult, child and family tickets available. Under-5s go free. 


Local Community Groups

Teapot Baby & Toddler Group

Teapot Baby & Toddler Group
Teapot Baby & Toddler Group

 Friendly baby & toddler group - everyone welcome. Monday 9.30-11.30am term-time All Hallows’ Church, Church Street, Whitchurch. 

The Toy Library

Teapot Baby & Toddler Group
Teapot Baby & Toddler Group

 Toy Library is a volunteer led stay and play session for pre school children. We have toys, a craft table, a little singing and the kettle is always on! Come and join us every Wednesday, 09.45-11.30 at the Whitchurch Methodist Church. £2 per family 

Cookery Doodle Doo

Teapot Baby & Toddler Group
Cookery Doodle Doo

 Weekly preschool children's cooking & craft classes in Laverstoke, plus after school clubs, home-ed sessions, nursery visits, parties & more. 


From tots to older kids - we offer kitchen fun for everyone. 

Whitchurch Library

Cookery Doodle Doo

 Whitchurch Library offers a variety of free activities for children, including storytime, rhymetime, LEGO® and family games. 


A lovely opportunity to enjoy books, learn through play and meet other local families. 

Marina School of Dance

 Established in 2009, Marina School of Dance offers a variety of classes, including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acro, Street Dance and Musical Theatre.


Welcoming children of all ages and abilities, the school provides a fun, inclusive environment where children can develop confidence, learn new skills, make friends and enjoy performing.


Fred the Cat's Magical Monthly Storytelling Club

A fun, interactive storytelling session for children aged 2–5, featuring music, movement, sensory props, drama and the Fred the Cat puppet. Sessions usually take place on selected 

Tuesdays at 10am at The Lights, Andover.

Tickets are £6 per child, including one accompanying adult. Additional adults are £2. Advance booking recommended due to limited spaces.


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