Here’s a list of community groups and organisations in the village, bringing together the many clubs, societies and groups that help make our community such a great place to live. With thanks to Ginnie Cates for taking the time to compile this list. If you spot an error or notice that anything needs updating, please get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to make the necessary changes.
Action Drivers
Local volunteer drivers offering lifts to medical appointments. Needs booking in advance. Phone 07733 602972 Monday to Friday between 9.00 a.m. 1.00. p.m. to request a lift or to offer to be a driver.
Action Lunch Club
£4 for a 2-course meal, for the lonely, elderly, frail, or with dementia (but self-sufficient). Meets on Tuesdays from 11.15 until 1.00 pm in the Community Centre. Contact June Ferris 01256 771151 or Jane Mackenzie 01256 771121.
Army Cadets
meets Monday and Wednesday evenings for 12 to 18-year-olds in the Army Cadet Hut, High Street (opposite the golf course). From 19.00 until 21.00. Please don’t come along without registering first. Contact https://armycadets.com
Art Group
1.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. every Thursday at 40 Bridge Street. £30 per term. Contact Mary Reid 01256 771265
Art and Craft Group (self-directed)
Every Thursday from 11.00 a.m. until 1.00 pm in St. Mary’s Church rooms (behind the church) during school term times. Bring your own materials:- paint/ knit/ sew/ draw etc, create in a social atmosphere. Free of charge, Refreshments provided with suggested donation to church funds. Contact Mo Hilton 01256 770886 or email welcome@stmarysoverton.org.uk
Badminton Club
Meets at St. Mary’s Hall on Thursdays from 8.00 pm until 10.00 pm. Call Teresa 01256 770248 or just turn up.
Badminton Club at Testbourne School
Thursdays at 8.00 pm. Contact Tom Forsey on 07717 883032 or just turn up. From January 5th until mid-May.
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers
Contact Group Scout Leader (Stuart Williams) via overton.scout.group@outlook.com
- Beavers (6-8 years) Wednesdays 6-7 pm
- Cubs (8-10.5 years) Mondays 6.30 -8 pm
- Scouts (10.5-14 years) Wednesdays 7.30-9.30 pm
- Explorers (14-18 years) Thursdays 7.30-9.00 pm
Bellringers
Fridays from 7.30 p.m. until 9.00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Overton. Tel: 01256 770980
Bingo
Every second Wednesday of the month at the Stute from 8.00 pm until 10.30 pm. Pop along to join.
Board Games for Seniors
“Platinum Players” for those over 70 on the third Friday of the month from October to May in St. Mary’s Church rooms at 2.30 pm until 3.45 pm. Refreshments served and transport can be provided, all free of charge. Hosted by the Mothers Union. Contact Ann Barker on 01256 771199
Cocktail Choir
Meets at 7.45 p.m. on the 1st Thursday of the month in St Mary’s Church Rooms. Singing and socialising for adults with a cocktail or mocktail and light bites. You do not have to be a singer! £6 includes entry, drink, snacks and of course singing together! See more on Facebook: Cocktail Choir or email: olivia_cox78@yahoo.co.uk or 07876 786299
Coffee and Chat
All welcome each Thursday morning at 10.30 a.m. until 11.45 at the White Hart. Buy a drink and have a chat with others in a friendly, welcoming environment. Contact Alison 07745 327049 or email alisonpeters2011@hotmail.co.uk
Community Kitchen Garden
In Winchester Street, Overton. Contact communitykitchengarden@gmail.com or Facebook Community Kitchen Garden to find out more or to volunteer.
Dial a Ride
Operates on Thursdays and Fridays in Overton for those unable to use a bus. Pick up from your home and have a lift in a minibus (with a wheelchair lift) into Basingstoke/Morrison’s and have help with carrying your shopping. Book 3 days in advance on 01256 574401 or 01256 462101. Costs £4.80.
Friday Toddlers
for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers. Every Friday in term time from 10.00 a.m. until 11.30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church rooms (behind the church). Costs £2.00.
Hampshire Carers
1st Wednesday of each month: Baking at Home – Virtual Interactive online Sessions and Virtual Monthly Interactive Book Club via Zoom. Contact 01264 311680 or email: info@carecentre.com
Jolly Babies and Jolly Toddlers
Wednesdays during term time at 9.30 a.m. at Overton Community Centre. Costs £7.50 per session. Small music classes full of singing, movement and percussion. Contact Beth at www.thejollymelodiesmusiccompany.co.uk
Keep Fit
On Mondays in St. Mary’s Church Rooms from 7.00 pm till 8.00 pm. Contact Jill Tuck on 07879 473759
Kingfisher Day Centre
Activities and care for older people. Transport available. Contact Nicola Smith 01256 893333 or www.kingfisherdaycentre.org
Ladies who Golf
1st Saturday of each month at Town Meadow golf course. Contact Sue at peartsue@yahoo.co.uk
LifeSpring Community Church
meet each Sunday morning at St. Luke’s Hall at 10.30 a.m. Leader: Earl Robinson 07827 878 263. www.lifespringcommunitychurch.org
Little Creations
Parent/Toddler group – Thursday mornings from 10.00 a.m. until 11.30 at the Town Meadow Hut. Contact: Earl Robinson 07827 878 263. www.facebook.com/thursdaymornings10am
LiveWell Longer and Drop In
Meets variously at the Saturday Market and the Community Centre. We can provide information on a range of topics such as finding help to manage the home, social activities locally or what government help you may be eligible for. Contact Janet on 07341 983305 or Angela on 07435 962646 or email livewelllonger@overtonparishcouncil.gov.uk for more info.
LiveWell Longer Social Group
Tuesdays 2-4 pm at the Community Centre. Contact Margaret on 01256 771710
Lordsfield Swimming Club
At Overton Community Outdoor Pool, run by the community for the community. Contact Facebook @ overtoncommunitypool or enquiries@overtonswim.org.uk
Meeting Point
for those aged over 70 who are living alone – a chance to meet up with others for a chat, tea, cake, and an activity. Lifts available. Meets on the first Friday of each month from 2.30 pm until 3.45 pm in St. Mary’s Church upstairs room (behind the church). There is a lift in the building. Contact Margaret Elkins 01256 771155.
Men’s Shed (Test Valley)
Meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 0900 hrs – 1200 hrs at the Old Pavilion, Laverstoke.
Mindfulness Meditation Sessions
a 30-minute Mindfulness practice led by those who follow the teaching of the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, https://oxfordmindfulness.org at Overton Surgery, Station Road. Saturday mornings from 8.20 a.m. until 9.00 a.m. Also by Zoom link on Saturday and Wednesday mornings 8:20am to 9am. Free. Contact Mo Hilton 01256 770886 breathingspaceoverton@gmail.com
Overton Art Group
self-directed. Meets each Tuesday at the ORC in Bridge Street from 2.00 pm until 4.00 pm. Contact 07743 776290
Overton Biodiversity Society
Opportunities to learn about local wildlife issues through walks, talks and practical local conservation work including helping Overton Parish Council maintain Little Meadow as a wildlife resource. Contact jakmackenzie@yahoo.com
Overton Choral Society
Meets on Monday evenings at 7.45 p.m. in St. Mary’s Hall in the High Street. Contact overtonchoralsoc@gmail.com
Overton Dramatic Society
a small friendly group usually producing two shows a year. Anyone is welcome to come along and find out more. We are looking for not only actors, but also backstage, technical and front of house support. Meeting Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the ORC Bridge Street from 7.45 p.m. If you have any questions, please email our Director, Annette Wheatley on committee@overtondramatic.co.uk or see www.overtondramatic.co.uk
Overton Explorer Scouts
Thursday evenings, 8.00 p.m. at Overton Golf Course, for youngsters aged 14-18 years. Contact Izzie on 07484 789172
Overton Folk Club
meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. overtonfolkclub@hotmail.co.uk
Overton Gaming Group
Second Tuesday of the month at the Red Lion at 7.30 p.m.
Overton Recreation Centre (ORC)
a charity that manages three recreational facilities in Overton representing numerous sports and clubs including golf, football, harriers, cricket, tennis, art and scouts. Please contact www.orc.org.uk for a wealth of info about becoming a member, hiring the facilities and about the clubs, sports and societies.
Overton Wine Club
Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 7.30 pm at Overton Community Centre. Email overtonwineclub@gmail.com or phone Robin Taylor on 01256 770049
Overton Women’s Institute
meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.15 pm in Overton Community Centre. For information contact 01256 770641 or email overtonsec@hampshirewi.org.uk
Photographic Club
practical sessions and club competitions. Please contact info@overtonphoto.club for more information.
Pilates
Wednesdays 10.15 am – 11.15 am and 11.15 to 12.15 pm (two consecutive groups for different abilities) in St. Mary’s Church Rooms. Contact Lucy Hughes – www.letsdopilates.com/classes
Pilates during term time
@ Honesty cafe, Monday’s 6pm www.letsdopilates.com
Pilates online
Contact Cath Wheeler on pwheeler39@aol.com for more info.
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides
- 1st Overton Rainbows (age 5-7) Thursdays 4.45 pm – 5.45 pm. 1stovertonrainbows@gmail.com
- 1st Overton Brownies (age 7-10.5) Thursday 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm 1stovertonbrownies@gmail.com
- 2nd Overton Brownies (age 7-10.5) Contact michelle.lewarne@sky.com
- 1st Overton Guides (age 10.5-14) Tuesdays 7.15 pm – 8.45 pm. Karen.elliott.@googlemail.com
Repair Café
First Saturday of the month from 10.00 am to noon in the Community Centre – a chance to have something repaired rather than throw it away! Contact overtonrepaircafe@gmail.com to book your item in.
Rosemary Portal’s Social Group
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 10.00 am until noon at the Stute. Contact Alison H. on 07919 418551 for more info or to arrange a lift.
Saturday Market
First Saturday of each month in St. Mary’s Hall in the High Street from 10.00 a.m. until noon. Refreshments, local plants and crafts.
Senior Fitness
Community Centre, Overton from 4.30 pm until around 5.30 p.m. on Thursdays. £6 per session. Contact Debbie Darrard 07920 143399
Silver Swans
at The Studio, Overton on Tuesdays from 11.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. Specially designed dance lessons for seniors. Silver Swans will help improve your mobility, posture, co-ordination, and energy. See www.marinaschoolofdance.co.uk or ring 07749 112626
Short Mat Bowls Club
Mondays and Thursdays 7.30 pm till 9.30 pm at St Luke’s Hall. Contact Trevor 01256 770409 or email tholmes409@btinternet.com
St. Mary’s Church of England
Church Street. All welcome at our 10.30 a.m. service each Sunday with children’s groups. Contact Rev James Russell 01256 589614 or see www.stmarysoverton.org.uk
Sustainable Overton
find out how you can live more sustainably and help others to do so too. Lots of local opportunities to make a difference! See www.sustainableoverton.org.uk or email clerk@overtonparishcouncil.gov.uk or ring 01256 771919
Tai-Chi
Meets in the Community Centre on Mondays at 6.00 p.m. WhatsApp Paul on 07964 723223 or see Facebook Overtontaichi.
Taekwondo
train on Tuesdays and Saturdays in St Luke’s Hall. Contact Facebook Overton Taekwondo or email enquiries@overtontkd.org.uk
U3A
for those who are semi or fully retired, to meet and make new friends who share the same interests. Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10.00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Hall, High Street, Overton from 15th September to 15th June. There are also around 30 special interest groups meeting regularly. Contact info@overtonU3A.org or ring 01256 781649.
UnPlug & Play:
for 9–13-year-olds each Tuesday from 3.45 pm to 5.15 pm for Tabletop Games and LEGO at Stanley’s Café in the High Street. Free. No need to book. Adult volunteers are on hand to supervise but all children remain responsible for themselves.
Village Tidy Group
Meet outside St Luke’s Hall at 2.00 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday afternoon of the month . Contact Councillor Ian Elkins – ian.elkins@overtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Walking Group
Meets each Monday at the Overton Recreation Ground in Bridge Street at 9.45 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. for a choice of short (2.5 miles) or a longer walk. Refreshments afterwards. Contact: overtonwalkinggroup@gmail.com
Welcome Hub
On Thursdays, 10.00 a.m. until 11.30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Hall on the High Street to socialise and enjoy activities and refreshments. Just turn up or Contact Steve or Denise Williams for more info on 01256 770434 or Denise 07787 530677
Yoga
- On Mondays 8.45 a.m. to 10.15 a.m. and Wednesdays from 6.45 pm to 8.15 pm in St. Mary’s Church Rooms. Contact Rowan Allen on 07885 545441.
- on Mondays in St. Mary’s Church Rooms from 8.15 p.m. until 9.15 p.m. Contact Penny Davies on 07786 959394.
- on Fridays at 12.00 in St. Mary’s Church Rooms. Message Natalia Mansbridge via Facebook.
- Yoga after School Club (Years 7-9), Tuesdays 15.50 – 16.40 in St Mary’s Hall, High Street. Contact natalia@thelittleyogacompany.com 07880 742817