Local Government Reorganisation The Government has informed local authorities that it has not yet reached a final decision regarding Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We are now expecting to hear back by the end of October. While this delay is disappointing, particularly given the significant work already undertaken by councils across the area, discussions and joint planning between the seven local authorities will continue to ensure we are prepared for any future changes. For residents, the key message is that there are currently no changes to council services. All services will continue to operate as normal while councils await further guidance and a final decision from Government. I…

DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORT Councillors James Hutchcraft and Aisha Rashid Community Groups Invited to Apply for New Community Pantry Grant South Cambridgeshire groups can now apply for funding to set up community pantries, thanks to a new grant launched by the District Council. The Community Pantry Grant offers up to £400 to buy equipment and materials to get a community pantry up and running. The new grant is part of a £449,000 package of support to tackle cost-of-living challenges over a 2-year period until March 2028, which was agreed by South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Cabinet at the end of 2025. Pantries of this type are simple, community-run spaces that provide residents…

Saturday 1st August 2.00 – 4.30pm Over Community Centre Don’t forget to bring your entry forms and entry fees along to the Registration evening this Thursday 30th July from 5.00 – 8.00pm in the foyer of Over Community Centre. Entries cannot be accepted after 8.00pm Thursday. Pick up a FREE Show Programme with the Schedule and Entry Form included from the table in the Community Centre Foyer.  Childrens Entry Forms are available too. We have all the usual classes of vegetable and fruits, home cooking and produce, plants and flower arrangements, home made beers and spirits, photography and handmade crafts as well as the Childrens Section. Come along on the day from 2.00…

Taking place on Saturday 25th July – see the poster for more info and how to book your place.

The hosepipe ban for our area was put in place a couple of weeks ago, so we thought it might be useful to share some ideas on how to reduce our water usage whilst keeping our gardens watered. We’d love your suggestions too, so please email us at submit@overvillage.co.uk. If you have any further good ideas, please send them to submit@overvillage.co.uk so that we can share them with our community: In the kitchen: In the bathroom: In the garden:

Saturday 1st August 2.00 – 4.30pm in Over Community Centre Main Hall Copies of the Schedules for both the Adult and the Child Sections of the show are now available on the Over Parish Council Website under Village Events. Printed copies will also be available at Over Community Centre during the Beer Festival weekend of 19th/20th/21st June. The 3 categories for Adult and Child Photography classes are “Blue, Boats and Blooms”. Keep these in mind while you are out and about with your camera or mobile phone. Last year was the first time we had a Craft Section which proved very popular. This year we have repeated the Craft Section…

Unfortunately OWLS (Community Car Scheme) is losing one of its long standing coordinators for family reasons. We thank her for all she has done for OWLS over the years that she has been a coordinator. We now need to urgently find at least one new volunteer coordinator so that the duties can be shared in a manageable way. Our volunteer coordinators are the backbone of OWLS and have such an important role to play organising journeys and liaising with customers and drivers. We can’t function without enough coordinators to evenly spread the load. Could you offer your services or do you know of anyone who might be willing and able…

The Carnival is taking place on 11th July from 1.00 pm on the green. Bring your family and friends – live entertainment, food trucks and stalls.

Willingham 01954 260230 / Longstanton 01954 207600 / Dispensary 01954 207602 Website: www.willinghammedicalpractice.nhs.uk 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 Volunteer Opportunity: Chair of the Patient Participation Group (PPG) We are looking for a new Chair for our Patient Participation Group (PPG). The PPG is a group of patients who work with the practice team to help improve services, share patient views and support the development of the…

Art Exhibition See the poster for further details.