Back in September, we announced our plans to launch an annual printed edition of Over Village News. We’re excited to now share with you more about what’s coming and the great opportunities this will provide to businesses, local groups and clubs and Over villagers: For Over Villagers Very soon, in early 2026, every household in the village will receive a copy of the Over Village News Annual.  This new format will reach those who are not online and will provide a comprehensive directory of village services, local businesses, clubs, and community groups to all in the village. Don’t worry, we’ll still be ensuring your weekly digital Over Village News reaches…

October meeting. About 40 people (members and guests) heard John Vigar, a former architectural historian from Kings Lynn, present “Bedrooms, Banquets and Balls”, one of his numerous talks. This talk dwelt on the development of the English Country House and the people living in them. He started with the medieval hall-house then followed architectural tastes and fashions right up to the mid twentieth century. Life in the Middle Ages was firstly about keeping safe and comfortable but also about status. By about 1450 country houses were growing in size with added rooms, mostly remaining empty but kept for the use of high-status visitors. Royalty often toured the country with an…

Each year the above Charities distribute grants to groups and individuals within the village of Over. To be considered for a grant, groups and clubs should be non-profit making, and their aims and objectives will be for the benefit of Over residents. Applications should be for the funding, or part-funding, of a specific purchase or project, and should include quotes and costings. Individuals, of the parish of Over and in need of assistance, are also welcome to speak to a trustee, in strictest confidence, to establish if an individual grant may be possible. If you or your organisation wish to be considered, please send your application, as a pdf attachment,…

WILLINGHAM & LONGSTANTON SURGERIES:Willingham 01954 260230  Longstanton 01954 207600  Dispensary 01954 207602Website: www.willinghammedicalpractice.nhs.net Community (District) Nurses: 0330 726 0077       Health Visitors:  0300 029 5050 A&E is not an alternative to a GP appointment. When the surgery is closed please call 111 for medical assistance, or 999 for a life threatening emergency. For urgent mental health support, please call 111 and select option 2. Contacting the Surgery Emails to the surgery are not the appropriate route for our patients to make clinical contact with the GP and we ask that you do not convey any clinical information this way. This includes, for example, asking clinical questions, letting the GP…

Over Gardening Club’s September meeting will be held in the main hall at Over Community Centre on 17th September at 7:15pm. This month we have a talk by Michael Brown entitled “A Bouquet of Weeds”.  We curse them and try to kill them, but in the past most of our common weeds were grown on purpose because they were useful; yes, even Ground Elder! Learn how to love your weeds and get your own back at the same time. We are a friendly group of gardeners and plant lovers who have regular meetings with a speaker and raffle and occasional plant sales.  Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of…

Since launching in August 2023, and with another year of growing and learning under our belt, Over Village News has grown from a simple local news website into a thriving digital hub for the village. Every week, we deliver timely and accurate news and updates, keeping residents informed about the events, stories, and developments that matter most to our community. This year, we have been especially blessed with the support of much needed additional volunteers. Their dedication and hard work has helped us ensure timely and engaging content for our subscribers.  Our subscriber base has also expanded, extending the reach of Over Village News and inspiring us to continue improving…

Saturday 2nd August 2.00 – 4.00pm in Over Community Centre Main Hall Presentation of Trophies 3.30pm Grand Raffle and Sale of Produce 4.00pm Only 3 weeks to go until your Village Produce Show. Copies of the Programme, Schedule and Entry Form are available in the Community Centre Foyer and can be downloaded from the Over Parish Council website. Check out our new Handmade Crafts Section with 12 classes to enter. The three themes for both Adult and Children’s Photography 2025 are “People”, “Places” and “Pets” so keep these in mind when you are out and about with your cameras or mobile phones. There will be all the usual Produce classes:…

This year’s exhibition will feature several guest artists as well as work by the regular Artimers. Do come along and enjoy the paintings of all the local artists.

Surgery Closure Please note the surgery will be CLOSED from 1pm on WEDNESDAY 16th JULY for whole staff training. Please plan ahead and make sure you have enough medication to last, remembering to order your repeats at least THREE WORKING DAYS before collection. CARE MICRO-ENTERPRISE DIRECTORY (CME) The CME directory contains a list of small, independent care and support services in Cambridgeshire, known as ‘Care Micro Enterprises’ (CMEs). Being small businesses means that they can provide the time and consistency to build a real understanding and relationship with the people they support.   If you are looking for local care or support for yourself or someone you know please visit:…