New telephone system for Watership Down Health
Watership Down Health in Station Road have announced that they will be using a new advanced telephone system from August 24th.
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Overton Radio
Overton Radio Goes Live!
Overton’s very own community radio station launched on Sunday July 30th with a party at The Red Lion. The event began with a countdown to the launch of the station, followed by a short speech given by station founder Rob Francis. Special guest Mike Bushell offered his congratulations to the station’s team before the celebrations
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Station Road Flooding: Update
Hampshire County Council have given an update on the ongoing flooding situation in Station Road.
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Travellers leave Berrydown site.
Travellers who arrived at the Berrydown sports ground on Friday evening have now moved on.
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Wheelbarrow Race 2023: The Highlights
Despite the rain, there was a fantastic turnout for this year’s Wheelbarrow Race, raising funds for sports facilities right here in Overton.
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Harveys Field Drainage Work
From 17th July for approximately 3 weeks the B3400 will be closed adjacent to Harveys Field in Overton for drainage works to be carried out. Working times will be Mondays to Fridays between 0900 and 1500 during the first week (to allow Testbourne School buses full access) and between 0900 and 1600 in subsequent weeks.
Overton Radio
Overton Radio to launch on July 30th
After weeks of preparations, we’re delighted to announce that Overton Radio will launch on Sunday July 30th at 5pm.
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Red Lion wins ‘Pub Of The Year’ award
The Red Lion has been voted ‘pub of the year’ by readers of the Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser.
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Methodist Church to become children’s nursery?
There are plans for the former Methodist Church site on Winchester Street to be converted into a nursery school. The Methodist Church was closed in 2022. Since then, the site has been vacant. A planning application has been submitted to Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council for a change of use from a church to a
Overton Radio
Local radio for local people.
The beautiful Hampshire village of Overton is soon to have its own local radio service. Devised by local residents Rob Francis and David Harber, the service will be a non-profit social enterprise, using digital technologies to provide a 24 hour a day information and entertainment service to people to ‘live, work and play’ in Overton,
Football, Sport
Overton United in pre-season action
Overton United Football Club are preparing for the start of a brand new season, with pre-season friendlies. Following their relegation from the Hampshire Premier League Senior Division last season, the club will be playing in Division One in 2023/24. Details of fixtures for the forthcoming season will be announced in due course.
