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01/02/2025

🔥🚨 OPENING TODAY 🔥🚨

The wait is OVER—Laser Tag launches TODAY at Riverside Activity Zone⚡

LASER TAG IN ANDOVER 🙌

“Get ready for adrenaline-pumping action as you dodge, aim, and take down the competition in our brand-new, high-energy Laser Tag arena!

Grab your squad, lock in your missions, and be one of the first to experience the thrill!”

🔫 Book now: https://loom.ly/_kc5i-c

01/02/2025

💖 TODAY’S THE DAY – GET ORGANISED FOR VALENTINE’S! 💖

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift? Pop into The Fragrance Shop in Andover, where Alex and team share their expert advice on choosing the right scent for your loved one! 💡💐

Andover is filled with amazing Valentine’s treats! 🎁✨

Here’s some more suggestions

💘 Eye Candy Emporium – Sweet treats for a truly tasty gift
🎭 mooch, Afterlife Bootique and LoneFairy Jewellery – Unique and quirky gifts
🧁 The Travelling Cupcake – Delicious treat boxes to impress
💐Gallaghers Florist - Beaufitul bouquets

Grape Tree for your healthy hero, C&M D.I.Y. Centre for your handy man or woman, Sports Direct for your active loved one, New Look and Peacocks for pretty accessories - where will you be treating your Valentine?

Make this Valentine’s special—head into town today and find the perfect way to show you care! ❤️

ℹ️ TOWN CENTRE WHAT’S ON GUIDE ℹ️As we welcome February, there’s no better time to get out and about in Andover Town Cen...
29/01/2025

ℹ️ TOWN CENTRE WHAT’S ON GUIDE ℹ️

As we welcome February, there’s no better time to get out and about in Andover Town Centre! This weekend marks Chinese New Year, so why not celebrate with a delicious meal from one of the town’s fantastic Chinese takeaways or restaurants? Plus, there’s plenty more happening throughout the week – check out what’s on and plan your visit!

Here’s a small selection of what’s on offer over the coming weekend and into next week in the town centre.

🥢 Celebrate Chinese New Year – Treat yourself to a Chinese feast from one of Andover’s town centre takeaways or restaurants this weekend. Whether you’re craving crispy duck, dim sum, or a classic sweet and sour dish, it’s the perfect way to mark the occasion! https://www.inandover.co.uk/business/category/takeaway/

🍸 Friday Night at The Gin Palace – Say goodbye to January in style with a night out at The Gin Palace this Friday! Gather your friends, enjoy a cocktail (or two!), and celebrate the start of February in the heart of Andover’s nightlife.

🔫 Saturday – Laser Tag Opening at Riverside Activity Zone – Exciting news! Laser Tag is launching at Riverside Activity Zone this Saturday. Be among the first to experience this fantastic new addition to Andover. Book in now for an action-packed adventure!

🖍️ Saturday – Doodle Room Memories Wall at Museum of The Iron Age & Andover Museum – Get creative and share your memories at Andover Museum’s Doodle Room Memories Wall. A fun, interactive way to be part of the town’s story!

🎶 Sunday – Live Acoustics at The Foresters Arms on London Street from 5PM – James Stretch will be providing the perfect Sunday vibes at The Foresters Arms with live acoustic music. Sit back, relax, and enjoy some great tunes to round off your weekend.

👶 Wednesday – Multiples Play Afternoon – Calling all parents of twins, triplets, or more! The Multiples Play Afternoon at ACE Andover Community Engage on Bridge Street is a great opportunity to connect with other families and share experiences and have some fun! Wednesdays from 12.30 to 2.30PM.

And as always, our amazing town centre shops, cafés, pubs, and restaurants are open as usual, alongside the Market. Check out www.inandover.co.uk/businesses/ for details on where to shop, book, or order ahead.

28/01/2025

👖COME WITH US TO BEN’S QUALITY DRY CLEANERS 👕

Richard from YANA Vintage Clothing Andover Shares the Love, as he takes us to one of his favourite local businesses – Ben's Quality Dry Cleaners!

Running a vintage shop means keeping fabrics looking their absolute best, and Richard relies on Ben’s expertise to care for the delicate and pre-loved items that make Yana so special. From professional dry cleaning to repairs and even a super convenient collection service, Ben and his team go the extra mile to support local businesses like Yana.

💬 "Ben's service is absolutely fantastic—it makes our lives so much easier and keeps our vintage gems looking their best!"
Watch the video to see how these two fantastic Andover businesses are working together and making a difference in our community.

Supporting local has never looked so good! 🙌

24/01/2025

🍚IT’S FRIDAY – MEET SULTAN!🍚

Looking for the perfect spot to kickstart your weekend? 🍛✨ Try S U L T A N Indian & Bangladeshi cuisine Restaurant, where delicious, authentic Indian cuisine meets a heartwarming local business story.

Meet Sultan, the man behind the restaurant’s name and success. His passion for food and hospitality has made Sultan Indian Restaurant a go-to destination for incredible curries, mouth-watering tandoori dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. 🥘❤️

Whether you’re dining with friends, family, or treating yourself to a night out, Sultan’s is the perfect place to enjoy an unforgettable meal.

📍 Where: Union Street
🕒 When: All week (apart from Tuesday) for dine-in and take away

Watch the video below to hear Sultan’s inspiring business story and see what makes his restaurant a true gem in Andover. Tag someone who loves great food.

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ℹ️ TOWN CENTRE WHAT’S ON GUIDE ℹ️January might be flying by, but there’s still plenty of time to make the most of it! Wh...
22/01/2025

ℹ️ TOWN CENTRE WHAT’S ON GUIDE ℹ️

January might be flying by, but there’s still plenty of time to make the most of it! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, a catch-up over coffee, or a lively night out, the town centre has something for everyone this week. Check out what’s happening and plan your visit!

Here is a small selection of what is on offer over the coming days in Andover Town Centre.

☕Chatty Cafe is launching a Caffe Nero in Andover this Thursday from 2PM to 3.30PM. Join in for a friendly chat with others. Enjoy the company and a coffee.

🏃‍♀️Junior Gym Sessions for your 11 to 15 Year Olds take place each week at Andover Leisure Centre – these supervised sessions run from 10AM to 11AM and are a great way to keep your young ones active and busy. Head to Andover Leisure to find out more about availability and membership details.

🎉Head to Museum of The Iron Age & Andover Museum this Saturday FROM 10.30AM and join in a Make and Take Craft session to help celebrate next weeks Chinese New Year - Get ready for Chinese New Year by making and decorating a paper lantern. Self led activity, suggested £1 donation welcome.

🎨Join unity_art_studios in The Chantry Centre for a book signing and Private View of Tom Menzur's new book on the 25th of January. Be among the first to hear details of his latest work and get your copy signed by the author himself. This is a unique opportunity to meet Tom and learn more about his creative process. Don't miss out on this special event – we popped in to look at Toms work this morning and it’s great.

👨‍🎤Andover loves Karaoke – this Saturday Night bring out your talents…or not and head to the Foresters Arms on your night out and sing your heart out!

🤪Who loves coffee? Silly Sunday this weekend at The Travelling Cupcake Andover is set to be, well….silly! Dance and pillow fight for your coffee! Check out their page for more details – see you there from 10AM on Sunday.

And remember all our lovely shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants are open as usual as well as the Market. Details of each are listed on our website, helpful if you need to shop/book online or order ahead. Find the link below.


17/01/2025

⚽️🏈REMINDER! BOOT EXCHANGE AT HOWDEN🏈⚽️

Did you get new boots for Christmas and have your old pair to donate? Or maybe you are in need of a new pair?

This is a quick reminder that on Bridge Street are running their boot exchange and its definitely worth checking out.

🏈 ❤️

🙌TOWN CENTRE WHAT'S ON GUIDE 🙌It's cold out there, but do you know where it is warm? Inside our lovely town centre busin...
15/01/2025

🙌TOWN CENTRE WHAT'S ON GUIDE 🙌

It's cold out there, but do you know where it is warm? Inside our lovely town centre businesses. January can be a quiet month, so please when you have the chance pop in, take advantage of a welcoming and warm space and support our local businesses.

Let us know what your plans are for the weekend? Here is a selection of what is happening in Andover Town Centre.

🎨If you missed last week, be sure to join Elly and the team at unity_art_studios for an urban sketch session. Meet at Unity Art Studio in The Chantry Centre at 10.30AM this Friday morning, bring your supplies and material, in your chosen media and urban sketch around town. Meeting for a social in a coffee shop to share afterwards.
www.inandover.co.uk/business/unity-art-studio/

✏️Museum of The Iron Age & Andover Museum popular Doodle Room continues at Andover Museum for, with the theme of "Memories." Visitors are invited to get creative and draw directly on the walls of the free Exhibition Space, making it a unique and interactive experience for all.
www.inandover.co.uk/business/andover-museum/

⁉️Get your brains in action, this week’s quiz at The White Hart on Bridge Street on Sunday from 5.30PM to 8.30PM.
www.inandover.co.uk/business/the-white-hart-hotel/

🎥Visit the ODEON Cinema for a great choice of films this week including Mufasa – The Lion King, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, We Live In Time and more…visit their website for a full list of showings and times.
www.inandover.co.uk/business/odeon-cinema-andover/

🤱🏼Drop in to the Bump to Baby group for parents to be and parents of children under 12 months. There will be free refreshments, opportunities to connect with other parents, a self-weighing facility, NCT breastfeeding support counselors, and a Nappy and sling library. At ACE Andover Community Engage on Bridge Street on Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm.
www.inandover.co.uk/business/a-c-e/

🎭Artful Play is the new Chapel Arts Studios Kids after school club for 5 - 8 year olds on Wednesdays during term time. Each session fosters curiosity, self-discovery, and collaboration, offering children the joy of art making in a fun and supportive environment. Visit the page for more information and to book on. CASArtists
www.inandover.co.uk/business/cas-community/

And remember all our lovely shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants are open as usual as well as the Market. Details of each are listed on our website, helpful if you need to shop/book online or order ahead. www.inandover.co.uk/businesses/

14/01/2025

🌟 MEET NATE AND THE TEAM AT PIERCING ASYLUM 🌟

Located in the The Chantry Centre, Piercing Asylum is more than just a piercing studio – it’s a hub for body art, run by Nate and his talented team.Nate brings years of piercing expertise, creating a friendly and professional space where everyone feels comfortable. Alongside him is a team of skilled tattoo artists, offering stunning custom designs to help you express yourself in your own unique way.

📍 Visit Piercing Asylum to meet Nate and the team, check out their work, and chat about your next piercing or tattoo. Whether you’re a first-timer or a regular, they’re ready to bring your vision to life.



🥀TOWN CENTRE WHAT'S ON GUIDE🥀  We hope that 2025 has started well for everyone and that you are looking forward to a new...
08/01/2025

🥀TOWN CENTRE WHAT'S ON GUIDE🥀

We hope that 2025 has started well for everyone and that you are looking forward to a new year of shopping local and enjoying everything that our town has to offer. We truly believe that the more we support the shops that we do have, the more that will follow. There are some great January sales in town, so head in a grab some bargains!

As we all wait to see if the big snow arrives, here is a selection of what is on offer over the next week in the town centre. Stay warm and love where you live!

🫶Team Mums is a supportive and fun group that meets on a Thursday morning from 10am – this week at The Foresters Arms on London Street. You can join in alone or bring your little ones. You will be welcome.

🙏 Come along for this friendly and supportive group, for any effected by Dementia in any way. At ACE Andover Community Engage on Bridge Street from 10Am to 12PM this Thursday. Build meaningful connections in the community in a safe and place.

🏣Join Elly and the team at unity_art_studios for an urban sketch session. Meet at Unity Art Studio in The Chantry Centre at 10.30AM this Friday morning, bring your supplies and material, in your chosen media and urban sketch around town. Meeting for a social in a coffee shop to share afterwards.

🧸Museum of The Iron Age & Andover Museums popular Doodle Room returns to Andover Museum for 2025 from this Friday 10th January, this time with the theme of "Memories." Visitors are invited to get creative and draw directly on the walls of the free Exhibition Space, making it a unique and interactive experience for all.

⁉️Get your brains in action, this week at The White Hart on Bridge Street on Sunday from 5.30PM to 8.30PM.

🧶Enjoy the joys of Knitting or Crafts with like-minded people from 10AM to 12PM on Tuesday 12th at ACE on Bridge Street. Beginners are welcome. Hot drinks and snacks provided.

And remember all our lovely shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants are open as usual as well as the Market. Details of each are listed on our website, helpful if you need to shop/book online or order ahead. www.inandover.co.uk/businesses/



04/01/2025

✨HERE’S TO A WONDERFUL 2025✨

On the first Saturday of 2025, the Andover BID Team and Board extend our warmest wishes to all of you for a joyful, healthy, and prosperous year ahead!

✨ As we step into 2025, we’re excited for all the opportunities that lie ahead in our lovely town centre. With its rich history, thriving local businesses, and welcoming community, Andover continues to be a place of growth, innovation, and connection.

This year, we look forward to even more events, initiatives, and collaborations that will help shape the future of Andover, making it an even better place to live, work, and visit. Here’s to a year full of new beginnings, memorable moments, and shared success.

Let’s celebrate and support our town together!

Here are just some of the positive stories that we caught on camera over the last year. We hope you enjoyed them as much as we did.

24/12/2024

🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS ANDOVER!🎄

We’d like to take a moment to thank all the incredible local businesses that make our town so special. Your hard work, creativity, and dedication to the community have helped make this festive season truly memorable.

To our wonderful community, thank you for choosing to shop local and support this town. Your continued support means the world to our local businesses, and we’re so grateful for each and every one of you.

Wishing you all a joyful, peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with love and prosperity. 🎅🏼🎁

❤️

20/12/2024

🎅🏼LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS DASH🎅🏼

Relax!! Here is an A to Z of last minute Christmas Gifts to pick up in Andover Town Centre!

Shopping locally, get your gifts in your bag and stop worrying about deliveries!!

This is just a quick selection, there is so much more - what is on your list?

🎄A for Annuals spotted in Waterstones
🎄B for Beanies spotted in Millets
🎄C for Christmas Eve boxes in The Travelling Cupcake Andover
🎄D for Dr Martens in YANA Vintage Clothing Andover
🎄E for Earrings in Claire's Accessories UK
🎄F for Flowers and Plants in Gallaghers Florist
🎄G for Gloves in At Last Shop
🎄H for Handbags spotted in Clarks Shoes
🎄I for Incense found in LoneFairy Jewellery
🎄J for Jelly Cats waiting in mooch
🎄K for Knitting Kits in Pennies Fabrics Haberdashery and Wools.
🎄L for Leggings in Sports Direct
🎄M for Millions Gold for her perfume spotted in The Fragrance Shop
🎄N for Nightmare Night Gowns in Afterlife Bootique
🎄O for Organic Teas spotted in Grape Tree
🎄P for Pyjamas found in Peacocks
🎄Q for Quirky Designs in unity_art_studios
🎄R for Rings shining in David Mellor - Family Jewellers
🎄S for Seeds in C&M D.I.Y. Centre
🎄T for Treats from Eye Candy Emporium
🎄U for USB sticks in Planet PC
🎄V for Vouchers from any of our fabulous Salons
🎄X for Xbox games spotted in CeX
🎄Y for Yo-Yos in Toy Arena
🎄Z for Zelda Collectables in Collecteebles

For more details including, location of businesses, their websites, contact details and opening hours click here: www.inandover.co.uk

19/12/2024

📖BOOK SIGNING AT WATERSTONES THIS FRIDAY 📖

Local author Mark Dawson (who has sold more than six million copies of his gripping, fast-paced thrillers), is joining the team at Waterstones in The Chantry Centre this Friday for signings of his new books, part of the Atticus Priest series.

These books are set in Salisbury and would make a great Christmas Gift for any crime fans.

Visit from 12pm on Friday as you Shop Local with your Christmas List.


🎄A VERY CHRISTMASSY TOWN CENTRE WHAT'S ON GUIDE🎄How is your Christmas Shopping going? We really hope that you are shoppi...
18/12/2024

🎄A VERY CHRISTMASSY TOWN CENTRE WHAT'S ON GUIDE🎄

How is your Christmas Shopping going? We really hope that you are shopping locally where you can and enjoying what our lovely town centre has to offer. This weekend we have more Christmas Markets, Santa’s Grotto and there is still time to enjoy all of the fabulously festive windows and displays and to start the Christmas InAndover Trail.

🎄Take a break from shopping to entertain the little ones with the Medieval Christmas Trail event at The Museum of The Iron Age & Andover Museum, until 5th January from 10am to 4pm on open days, enjoy and learn about Christmas through the ages.
www.inandover.co.uk/business/andover-museum/

🤟Head to the Foresters Arms this Friday and Saturday for some Christmas Rocking with live music to help you party the night away. Be sure to add it to your Friday night plans from 9pm.
www.inandover.co.uk/business/the-foresters-arms/

📖Visit Waterstones in the Chantry Centre on Friday at 12pm for a book signing with author Mark Dawson – multi million book seller.
www.inandover.co.uk/business/waterstones/

👜Andover Market on the High Street and the lovely The Chantry Centre Indoor Market are both back in town this Saturday from 9.30 – 4pm. Loads of gift ideas and your Christmas day essentials. Check out more details on our website: www.inandover.co.uk/events/andover-christmas-indoor-market/

🎅Yule (not old yet?) once again be able to visit Santa in his Grotto in the indoor garden at The Chantry Centre on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, why not take a break from all that shopping and treat the children. No need to book, payment is by card.
www.inandover.co.uk/events/chantry-xmas-grotto/

🎅Another chance to meet the big guy on red this Sunday with Breakfast with Santa at The White Hart Andover on Bridge Street from 10am.
www.inandover.co.uk/business/the-white-hart-hotel/

And remember, all of our lovely shops are stacked with wonderful Christmas pressies and treats, cafes, pubs and restaurants are open as usual as well as the Market. Details of each are conveniently listed on our website, helpful if you need to shop/book online or order ahead. www.inandover.co.uk

🎄TOWN CENTRE WHAT'S ON GUIDE 🎄There are so many festive reasons to come into town this week and continue your Christmas ...
11/12/2024

🎄TOWN CENTRE WHAT'S ON GUIDE 🎄

There are so many festive reasons to come into town this week and continue your Christmas Shopping locally. With Carol Singing, Christmas Markets, Santa’s Grotto’s, Christmas Parties and live music in many of our pubs there really is something for everyone.

🎄Come along and join us Thursday evening from 4.30PM on the High Street in front of the Guildhall for Christmas Carols Around the Tree – there will be festive photo opportunities with Andover Santa Cruises and some very festive cars and more, with singing starting from 5.30PM with Andover Town Council and Andover Town Band and Andover Santa Cruises.

🏰Museum of The Iron Age & Andover Museum is travelling back in time again this Christmas, this time to medieval Andover! From King Alfred to the Normans, discover the origins of many of the traditions we still do today. Enjoy this FR EE Event! www.inandover.co.uk/business/andover-museum/

🎁The Chantry Centre will be bursting with festive markets this Saturday with a fabulous Christmas Fair at unity_art_studios and the lovely Chantry Centre Indoor Market is from 9.30 – 4pm. Why not pop along and browse for some more potential Christmas present ideas. www.inandover.co.uk/events/chantry-centre-indoor-market/

🎅🏼Santa will be visiting The Travelling Cupcake Andover on Sunday, making an appearance every 30 minutes from 10AM to 3PM, please do pop in, enjoy some hot chocolates and festive treats while your little ones meet Santa. www.inandover.co.uk/business/the-travelling-cupcake/

🤶🏻Get ready for Christmas Hits Bingo at The SP, you'll be rocking around the Christmas tree in no time! Don't miss-tletoe out on a great night of your favourite Christmas hits, cocktails and prizes! www.inandover.co.uk/business/the-sp-bar/

🧐Our Christmas InAndover Trail is running from now until the end of the Christmas School Holidays. You can continue throughout the festive period at your own pace and we look forward to seeing you out and about. From anagrams to counting festive delights, it will keep your family busy. www.inandover.co.uk/events/andover-christmas-trail-2024/

And remember, all of our lovely shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants are open as usual as well as the Market. Details of each are conveniently listed on our website, helpful if you need to shop/book online or order ahead. www.inandover.co.uk









08/12/2024

🎁SHOP LOCAL FIRST THIS CHRISTMAS🎁

This weekend has been pretty grotty for everyone and we know that our town centre businesses have been very quiet.

We are asking you to stop and think and shop local first this Christmas.

Here is a quick reminder of all of our town centre shops and businesses that need our support. More details can be found at www.inandover.co.uk/business/category/all/

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