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Business Spotlight: Ponders Cruise and Travel
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: Businesses – Over Village News Situated at 25 High Street, Ponders Cruise and Travel is another of Over’s little jewels – a local family-run, independent travel agency, where the 8 staff members go above and beyond to ensure that…
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Over Youth Cafe
Over Youth Cafe is excited to welcome back our members on 7th January after our Xmas break! 6:45 – 8:00 – Year 6s7:30 – 9:00 – All other years Date:7th January 2025 Start time:6:45
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Crafty Corner Launches!
Are you a creative cook, baker, gardener, artist, crafter, embroiderer, carpenter, photographer, ….etc? If you have ideas to share and inspire others in the village with , we’d love to hear from you. These could be for any age group and be suitable for any level of skill, (including for those who want to “have a go at something new” ) There are couple of things to remember though, as we do not want to breach copyright rules: If you submit and original idea, that’s fabulous and please confirm that fact. If referencing a public source, citation is absolutely necessary please. If the idea is from a private source, you…
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Make Your Own Christmas Decoration
1. Use a fairly firm piece of paper – offcuts of thicker wrapping paper works well. In this example, we are using a page from a catalogue. Cut to desired size – we started off with paper measuring slightly over A5 – but it’s up to you! 2. Fold the paper into a concertino – each fold is approx 1.5 cm 3. Cut a triangle shape out of each end (or any other shape you fancy, or leave as is!) 4. Fold in half 5. Use raffia (for gift decoration) or cotton or ribbon (for tree decoration) to tie securely around the centre 6. Pull both sides out to meet…
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South Cambs District Councillor (SCDC) Bill Handley’s Report to Over Village News
December 2024 SCDC contacts hundreds of South Cambs residents who could be claiming Pension Credit As mentioned in last month’s report, recent government changes have restricted access to the Winter Fuel Payment with only pensioners who receive a means-tested benefit, such as Pension Credit, now able to receive it. It is estimated that as many as 880,000 eligible households in the UK are currently not claiming the benefit. As part of its continued cost-of-living support for residents, SCDC is using innovative software to better target its support and advice to residents, using data that they have already provided. Using this software, the council has now contacted nearly 300 households who…
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Swavesey Camera Club
Our club restarts after the Xmas break on Thursday 9th January 2025 7pm – 9pm. We are always keen to encourage new members to join and pride ourselves on being a very friendly, welcoming club with activities to suit all abilities. We will have some great guest speakers at some of our meetings covering a variety of subjects eg. Travel, wildlife, architecture, landscape, and creative photography. We also have internal and external competitions. There will also be members nights covering various topics – so something for everyone! The full annual subscription this season (September 2024 – June 2025) is: Adult £68 (Pro rata) Concession £55 (Pension age) (Pro rata) Youth…
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Willingham Medical Practice January Newsletter
WILLINGHAM & LONGSTANTON SURGERIES Willingham 01954 260230 Longstanton 01954 207600 Dispensary 01954 207602 District Nurse Team: 0330 726 0077 Health Visitors: 0300 029 5050 Out of hours cover: Ring 111 Website: www.willinghammedicalpractice.nhs.net A&E is not an alternative to a GP appointment. If we are closed, please call 111. NEW YEAR – Surgery Opening Hours Please note that we will be CLOSED at the weekends in addition to the bank holiday on 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 medication before New Year will be Tuesday 24th December.…
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Sleeping Beauty – book your tickets now!
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Over Youth Club – this half term’s activities!
We are excited for this half terms activities & would like to thank so many of our lovely community for all their help and support in making OYC what it is!
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Over Surgery News
If you haven’t had your Flu vaccine yet, please contact us as we are running our final clinics. Vaccine eligibility information https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/ Please see details attached on our Dementia adviser at Over surgery. Pharmacy First is available at Over Pharmacy Patients can now get treatment for seven common conditions directly from their local pharmacy, without the need for a GP appointment or prescription. The Pharmacy First scheme was launched by the government and NHS England on 31 January 2024 to give patients quick and accessible care and ease pressure on GP services. But what does it cover and who will benefit? Here’s everything you need to know. What is Pharmacy First? Pharmacy First will enable…
