Changes to bin collections over Christmas
With the festive season fast approaching, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council have released the revised collection schedule for rubbish and
Co-op confirms Christmas and New Year opening hours
The Co-op has confirmed its store opening hours for the Christmas and New Year period, helping shoppers plan ahead during
Christmas Story Trail opens at St Mary’s Church
St Mary’s Church is inviting the community to step into the Christmas story with a special festive trail running from
Christmas Tree Collection Returns to Overton
Residents in Overton can recycle their real Christmas trees while supporting a local cause on Saturday 10 January, thanks to
Overton
Children’s Christmas Party Comes to the Stute
A children’s Christmas party will take place at the Stute on Saturday 20th December. The event runs from 2pm until
Amazon: Dumped Parcels, Dumped Standards
What happened in our village over the last 24 hours should never happen anywhere. Two separate bags of Amazon deliveries
Overton
Overton Dramatic Society invites new members to magical new production
Overton Dramatic Society is preparing its next show, Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett, adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs.
Santa Racing returns to the Greyhound
The festive season will burst into life on Friday 19 December as Santa Racing returns for another night of fun
Overton Radio unwraps its Christmas schedule
This Christmas and New Year, Overton Radio is your soundtrack to the season. From familiar routines to proper end-of-year celebrations,
St. Michael’s Hospice Extends Christmas Opening and Announces Big Sale Day
Shoppers still have time to pick up Christmas bargains at St. Michael’s Hospice, with the shop open until 6pm today.
Business
Local pubs react to 'unaffordable' rates increases
The recent shakeup of business rates could have a severe effect on our local pubs. The rise in business rates
Campaigners Rally as New Plan Revives Proposal for 4,250-Home ‘Popham Garden Village’
Campaigners fighting to save Popham Airfield say time is running out for supporters to make their voices heard, as a
Junk Jodie Hosts Christmas Wreath Workshop at Emporia
Emporia will host a Christmas wreath-making workshop with award-winning artist Junk Jodie on Monday 15 December, from 4pm to 5pm.
Santa Float Route Set for December 13th as Overton Youth FC Gears Up for Festive Fundraiser
Overton Youth FC has confirmed the route for this year’s Santa Float, which will take to the streets on Saturday
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