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New Chair-based Exercise Class in Over
South Cambs is launching a new chair-based strength and balance exercise class in Elm Court Sheltered housing scheme in Over, starting Monday 3rd February at 10:30am-11:30am, lasting 6 weeks. Please see details in the attached poster.
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Try a New Recipe: Anzac Biscuits
As the Australian Open draws to a close, would you like to give these yummy traditional Australian biscuits a go…? The origin of this particular recipe is unknown – Lynn’s sister has made it from memory for many years – but Lynn has written down what she has observed. Enjoy! Recipe: Prepare 2 flat baking trays and put the oven on at Gas 4 (med hot), fan 165 125g butter or margarine 2 tbsp golden syrup 1 tbsp hot water Heat together in a saucepan to melt the butter, meanwhile mix together in a bowl: 1 cup plain flour 1 cup demerara sugar 1 cup oats ¾ cup coconut Then…
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Over Gardening Club – Lots coming up in 2025!
OVER GARDENING CLUB On Wed 15th January at 7.30pm in the Main Hall of OCC, we have our next gardening club evening. We have a talk by Liz Porteous with the intriguing title… ‘Deadly, dangerous & downright annoying! Are garden plants friend or foe…?’ That’s a very good question… This month we start back with our ongoing monthly ‘Flower of the Month’ competition. Please bring in 1 stem of a flower or flower head. It should be an interesting month… unless the cold weather has taken its toll. Last week I noticed I had Pelargoniums, Osteospermums, autumn Cyclamen and Snowdrops all flowering outside in my garden. I am as confused…
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Merry Christmas from Over Village News
We would like to wish our subscribers, readers, advertisers and supporters a wonderful Christmas-time and very Happy New Year! Thank you for your support during 2024. If you have ideas for how we can continue to serve our village and build on the Over Village News, we would welcome your feedback. Please also keep sending your updates and news to submit@overvillage.co.uk. If you would be interested in volunteering with us, please reach out to our team: submit@overvillage.co.uk.
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Report for December from Firouz Thompson, Cambridgeshire County Councillor
Dear Residents, I hope that you’re all well and enjoying the festive season. I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please find below my latest report which is an edited version of my ward report to parish councils. LOCAL GOVERNMENT Funding On 28 November, the Government released its Local Government Finance Policy Statement for 2025-2026. This outlines funding principles for local authorities for the financial year starting in April. Council tax caps remain at 3% for core tax and 2% for adult social care. The police precept cap is £14, and £5 for fire and rescue authorities. There are no caps for…
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Business Spotlight: Visual Creations Limited
Over Village News is proud to be supported by a number of local businesses who help make it possible for our volunteer-led organisation to continue to serve our village. Over the coming weeks, we’re excited to feature these local businesses in our ‘Business Spotlight’, to share a little more about their work and their place in our community. For the full list of local businesses supporting Over Village news, click here. Introducing local business: Visual Creations Limited Visual Creations is a small local firm, offering a complete design solution to realise a client’s dream for their home. They create bespoke solutions to improve the quality of living space, through architectural…
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Over Village News: Email Newsletter Update
You might have noticed something different this week: the Over Village News weekly round-up email newsletter is now scheduled to reach your inbox on Friday evenings. We hope this change will mean that details of local events reach you ahead of planning your weekend, as well as providing the chance to catch up on local news at leisure. Thank you for your support this year – we hope you continue to find the Over Village News a valuable service to our community, and as always, we appreciate any feedback – you can reach us at submit@overvillage.co.uk. Wishing you all a lovely Christmas and New Year ahead!
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Mustard Seed Cafe: Get festive with friends!
Visit the Mustard Seed Cafe on 19th December for a warm, welcoming and wonderful start to the festivities. Mince pies, hot chocolate, live piano and more!
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Business Spotlight: A R Aspinall and Sons Ltd
Over Village News is proud to be supported by a number of local businesses who help make it possible for our volunteer-led organisation to continue to serve our village. Over the coming weeks, we’re excited to feature these local businesses in our ‘Business Spotlight’, to share a little more about their work and their place in our community. For the full list of local businesses supporting Over Village news, click here. Introducing local business: A R Aspinall & Sons Ltd Situated on the Norman Way Industrial Estate, this builder’s merchant is not only one of very few independent businesses of this nature in Cambridgeshire, but also the only one nearby.…
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Willingham Medical Practice December Newsletter
Christmas 2024 – Surgery Opening Hours Please note that we will be CLOSED at the weekends in addition to the bank holidays on Wednesday 25th December, Thursday 26th December and Wednesday 1st January. Normal opening hours on all other days during the holiday period. Please plan ahead and make sure you have enough medication. The last date for ordering repeat prescriptions in time for the Christmas holidays is Thursday 19th December. The last date for collection before Christmas is Tuesday 24th December by 4pm at Longstanton Surgery and 6pm at Willingham. The last date for ordering repeat medication before New Year will be Tuesday 24th December. The last date for collection before the New Year is…
