Winter Wassail Brings Music and Merriment to Overton Community Orchard
Overton will ring with music, laughter and the beat of dancing feet as the village marks its annual Winter Wassail on Saturday, January 3rd.
Overton will ring with music, laughter and the beat of dancing feet as the village marks its annual Winter Wassail on Saturday, January 3rd.
Natalia will host a free winter solstice yoga session at St Mary’s Hall on Sunday, December 21 at 7.30am, featuring 54 sun salutations and a freeform dance, with all ages and abilities welcome.
A new chapter is about to begin for The Street Gym as the team moves closer to opening its purpose-built community space.
The Overton Mummers will take to the streets again on 26 December, keeping a village tradition alive with their ancient folk play.
Overton Youth Football Club is bringing festive cheer to the village on 13 December as Santa returns to his illuminated Christmas float. The Club hopes the event will raise smiles and much-needed funds for its teams.
Laverstoke and Freefolk Parish Council has opened applications for a new parish clerk.
Residents in Overton are being urged to give up a single hour to help keep the village clean and green, as the local Tidy Group launches a new community drive.
Churches across the area have set out a full programme of Christmas worship and community gatherings.
Overton lit up in style this weekend as the village staged its late-night shopping evening on Friday, followed by the Christmas Market on Saturday.
Overton Memorial Institute has announced its early-bird membership offer for 2026, giving both regulars and newcomers a chance to join the social club at a reduced rate during December.
St. Mary the Virgin Church in Freefolk will welcome the sound of a full peal of bells on Saturday, December 6th, as a group of skilled bellringers from across the district gather for a rare and ambitious performance.
Residents, businesses and community groups across Basingstoke and Deane are being urged to take part in a government consultation on major changes to how local services could be run in the future.
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