A POPULAR Andover festival aimed at young people will return to the town centre for its 10th year.

A-Fest, Andover's youth festival, will take place on Sunday, April 28, on the high street, running from 10am to 3pm.

The festival will have feature zones full of activities on the high street, offering chances to get hands-on with activities in arts and crafts, health and wellbeing, performance, identity and self, and get involved.

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An environment zone will also be featured at the event, showcasing community groups and organisations working to educate the community on environmental issues including preservation.

The festival, which is aimed at five to 18-year-olds, was organised by A-Fest Andover CIC, formerly known as Chat Together CIC, a local organisation that works to promote youth engagement in Andover.

Katherine Bird, A-Fest Andover CIC director and co-organiser of the festival, said: “We are so excited for the 10th year anniversary of A-Fest, continuing to promote and showcase the incredible variety of activities and groups that there are in and around Andover for young people.”

For further information visit facebook.com/afestandover.