Overton Lunch Club Seeks Volunteer Chef
Overton Lunch Club is on the lookout for a volunteer chef to help support its much-loved weekly lunches for local elderly residents. The club needs someone who can prepare 20 […]
Overton
November 2025
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Overton Parish Council Seeks New Volunteers for Monthly Newsletter Deliveries
Overton Parish Council is looking for new volunteers to help deliver the village’s News and Views newsletter each month, as a couple of long-serving helpers are preparing to retire. The
Sports
Overton United Reserves Go Joint Top After Last-Gasp Winner
Overton United Reserves climbed to joint top of the league after a thrilling 3–2 victory away to Woking United Sports Club. Louis “Mad Dog” McCann opened the scoring before Jamie
Overton
Overton Fireworks Night Lights Up the Sky Tonight!
It’s that time of year again – Overton’s much-loved Fireworks Night is back at Overton Primary School tonight, promising an evening full of colour, warmth, and community spirit. The event
Oakley
Man Arrested After Police Chase and Drug Find in Oakley
A man has been arrested after police discovered suspected Class A drugs during a fail-to-stop incident in Oakley late last night. Officers on patrol spotted a blue Volvo believed to
Basingstoke
Community urged to support project to boost shower facilities for those without a home
Residents, businesses and community groups are being urged to get behind an appeal to deliver better access to facilities for people facing homelessness in the borough. The project, led by
Basingstoke
Community drive to collect essential items for victims of domestic abuse
People across the borough are being encouraged to donate essential items for women fleeing domestic abuse as part of a community appeal launched by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and
Overton
Overton Choral Society to Host Christmas Concert in Aid of St. Michael’s Hospice
The Overton Choral Society will bring festive cheer to the village with its annual Christmas Concert on Monday 15th December at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Hall. This year’s concert will
Business
Emporia Extends Opening Hours and Welcomes New Team Member
Emporia, Overton’s popular shop and café, has announced extended opening hours from today. The venue will now stay open until 7.30pm from Tuesday to Saturday, giving visitors more time to
Overton
Temporary Closure of David’s Wood for Safety and Conservation Work
David’s Wood and the adjacent car park will be closed from this Saturday for approximately two weeks to allow essential tree maintenance and conservation work to take place. The temporary
Overton
Be Considerate This Bonfire Season: Enjoy Fireworks Safely and Respectfully
As autumn arrives and Bonfire Night celebrations light up the skies, residents are being reminded to enjoy fireworks responsibly and think of those around them – both people and pets
Sports
Entries are now OPEN for the 2026 Combe Gibbet to Overton Point-to-Point Trail Race!
Runners, get your trail shoes ready – entries are now open for the 2026 Combe Gibbet to Overton Point-to-Point Trail Race, taking place on Sunday, 29th March 2026. This iconic
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