Weekend Cricket Round-Up: Wins, Wickets, and a Softball Surprise
It was a weekend full of highs and lows for Overton CC – with silverware to chase, lessons to learn,
Sport
Jacky’s Sky-High Fundraiser: Local Legend Takes on Daring Wing-Walk Ahead of 90th Birthday
Age was no barrier and nerves were nowhere to be found yesterday as Jacky Lessware, a beloved figure in the
Sunshine, Stumps, and Sizzling Action: Overton Cricket Prepares for a Big Weekend
With the promise of sunny skies and soaring spirits, it’s shaping up to be a bumper weekend for Overton’s cricket
Overton
Entries Open for the 2025 Overton Wheelbarrow Race!
One of Overton’s quirkiest and most-loved traditions is back! The 2025 Overton Wheelbarrow Race is set to take place on
Dive Into Tranquility: Lordsfield Swimming Club Hosts Exclusive Moonlight Swim
On the evening of Thursday, 10th July, under the shimmering glow of a full moon, Lordsfield Swimming Club invites you
Beasts, Beats and Bakes at Beech Tree: Overton Gears Up for Summer Fête Fun
It’s shaping up to be the wildest afternoon of the summer – quite literally – as the Beech Tree Summer
Sport
Overton 5 Returns for 36th Year with New Start Time and Inclusive Spirit
The much-loved Overton 5 race is back for its 36th edition, and entries are now open for the event taking
Live Music in the Garden as Emporia Hosts Summer Acoustic Evening
Music lovers are in for a treat next month as Emporia gets set to host a special Acoustic Evening in
Watership Down Health Statement on NHS Availability of Mounjaro
Watership Down Health has acknowledged the national announcement that the medication Mounjaro is now available through the NHS. However, the
Movietime Presents “Lee” Starring Kate Winslet
Lights, camera, action! Movietime is back with another cinematic gem, and this time it’s the powerful and thought-provoking “Lee”, starring
Blog
VIEWPOINT: Could You Save A Life?
Having recently completed a First Aid at work course and catching up with the new regulations around it, it was
Education
Overton Gears Up for OSA Summer Fete This Saturday!
This Saturday, the Overton School Association (OSA) is pulling out all the stops for its much-anticipated Summer Fete, promising a
Overton Primary School Praised for Wellbeing and Behaviour in Latest Ofsted Report
Overton Primary School has been recognised for its strong focus on wellbeing and excellent behaviour, following a recent Ofsted inspection.
Strontium Daze Bring Shadows and Sound to Overton This July
Get ready, Overton — the night is calling. On Saturday 12th July, Strontium Daze take to the stage at St
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