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There’s sad news to share from Overton today, as one of the village’s most iconic residents — the much-loved Peacock known locally as Pierre (or Percy, depending who you ask) — has sadly passed away overnight.

One of Overton’s remaining village Peacocks is owing his life to a well-respected local man, a kindly nearby vet and a kind-hearted couple from Headley. For the past day or so it’s been noted that Pierre (or Percy) has been looking ill around his normal haunt near the ‘Top Shop’. For the past twenty years

Cricket fans are in for a treat this Saturday, as all three local teams step up to the crease for their latest league encounters, with all matches scheduled to begin at 1pm.

After months of renovation work and an investment of £1.16 million, Lordsfield Swimming Club will reopen its doors this afternoon, marking a major milestone for the community. The grand reopening event kicks off at 2pm and promises a vibrant afternoon of celebration.

The pool has undergone significant upgrades to modernise its facilities and improve accessibility. Among the improvements are updated changing areas, refreshed poolside amenities, and essential structural repairs designed to secure the future of the much-loved venue.

This afternoon’s event will be attended by club members, local residents, and community representatives, all keen to see the results of the long-anticipated refurbishment. Adding to the festivities, Overton Radio will be on hand to entertain guests.

Overton Cricket Club is set for an exciting weekend of cricket with all three men’s teams in action on Saturday and the women’s team kicking off their home season on Sunday.

There was no shortage of drama at Bridge Street on Saturday afternoon as Overton United and Crofton Saints played out a fiercely contested 1-1 draw in front of a bumper crowd of over 200 passionate supporters.

Starting Easter Sunday, April 20th, the 76 bus will see minor timetable adjustments aimed at further enhancing the reliability and punctuality of the route.

Hampshire County Council has announced significant changes to its Concessionary Travel Scheme, set to take effect from April 1st, 2025. These adjustments will align the scheme with the national English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) criteria, impacting travel for older and disabled bus pass holders across the county.

A busy weekend of football, rugby and athletics in the village. Here’s a roundup of everything that happened!

Parents in Whitchurch and Overton are demanding urgent improvements to the overcrowded, unreliable, and costly 86 bus service to Peter Symonds College, calling on Stagecoach to address safety, reliability, and pricing concerns.

The Overton Living Room project is taking an exciting new direction following valuable feedback from the Charity Commission, professional advice, and updated information on building costs.

The Community Kitchen Garden has reached a significant milestone with the successful erection of a new polytunnel, thanks to funding from the Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council (B&DBC) Pride in Place Fund.