Spring is the time for renewal, whether that’s refreshing your home interiors, embracing the flavours of a new season, or getting your garden ready for the warmer months. Whatever your plans, you’ll find all you need at Meridian.
PLUS Mind Havant‘s Mental Health Hub is also now open on Level 1. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for details of upcoming events at the Hub.
Refresh Your Home
As the weather warms it’s time to throw open your windows, let in light, and get stuck in to all those cleaning jobs that will leave your home feeling fresh and new. And once that’s done, why not give your home interiors a fresh look. It doesn’t need to be expensive – for simple and budget friendly updates, try adding a throw in a bright colour and using seasonally scented candles and oils.
One Beyond – The Pink Stuff Multi-Purpose Cleaner – £1.25
equivalenza – Mikado Relaxing Lavender Diffuser – £9.95
Havant Library – Clean & Green: 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home Book
The Works – Pink & Lilac Stackable Storage Crates Pack of 2 – £4.00
One Beyond – Ribbed Throw – See prices in-store
Holland & Barrett – Aroma Home Restore Oil Burner – £14.99
Embrace New Flavours and Healthy Habits
Spring is a chance to embrace the flavours of the new season and change up your weekly meals. Add in seasonal delights and learn how to eat well on a budget. Let us inspire you with what’s new.
WHSmith – Weekly Provisions How to East Seasonally and Love What’s Left Over Book – £13.60
The Works – Budget Air-Fryer Cookbook – £7.00
Costa – Chicken & ’Nduja Toastie and Halloumi & Chargrilled Veg Toastie – See prices in café
Holland & Barrett – Fruitfetti Banana & Blueberry 30g – £2.99
Havant Library – Zero Waste Kitchen: Easy Ways to Eat Waste Free Book
As well as trying new recipes and updating your weekly meals, why not introduce some healthy habits too? Spring is a time for renewal and starting a new exercise class or hobby is a great way to boost your wellbeing.
Get Up and Go Havant is running two weekly Ladies that Lift sessions on Mondays at 4pm and 5pm at the Horizon Wellbeing Hub, located on the Ground Floor of the Meridian Shopping Centre. If you haven’t taken part before, you can try a session for FREE before committing.
As well as classes for women, Get Up and Go Havant also run a men’s low impact circuit session at the Horizon Wellbeing Hub on Wednesdays, 11am – 12pm.
Suitable for adults 18+ the session can be tailored for people with mild to moderate health conditions. Book here.
For a gentle introduction to yoga, come along to Seated Yoga, Tuesdays at 12:30pm at the Beacon Church on Level 2. Your first session is free. Book here.
The Works – Make Your Own Rose Scented Wax Melts Kit – £3.50
Get Gardening
After the winter months gardens can need some TLC. From weeding to tidying and planting for the seasons ahead, it can be very time-consuming, as well as expensive.
But fear not, there are some easy, cost-friendly ways to spruce up your garden without breaking the bank. And if you have children or grandchildren, get them involved too!
One Beyond – Pentunia Hanging Baskets Seed Starter Kit – £1.00
Havant Library – Gardening on a Shoestring: 100 Ways to Create a Garden on a Budget Book
One Beyond – Metal Planters – £2.00 each
The Works – Kids Gardening Tools: Pack of 3 – £3.00
One Beyond – Shake n Rake Butterfly and Bee Flower Seed Mix – See prices in-store
One Beyond – Butterfly Welcome Sign – See prices in-store
Prices correct at the time of publishing.
