Our speaker in February was Dimitra Frangos – a maker, upcycler and upholsterer – best known for her creative approach to furniture restoration, repurposing household objects and sustainable making. Rather than buying new, Dimitra specialises in giving old or discarded pieces a new life through careful upholstery, thoughtful design and reuse of materials — blending traditional craft with modern sustainability values. Her journey began with a fascination for fabric that she developed in her teens — sewing curtains, reviving old chairs and collecting hundreds of fabric off-cuts that most people would discard. Dimitra brought along examples of her restoration projects, including a woven cane chair that had been rewoven using…

We hope that you have now received your copy of the printed Over Village News Annual edition. While we endeavoured to ensure that all the information included was correct at time of publication, some errors have been spotted. On p. 24, the correct phone no. for Andy Tibbett & Sons, Painting and Decorating is 07717 493723 or 01954 230810. On p.4, the contact details for New Road Preschool CIC are: tel. 01954 488198; email deputy@overnewroadpreschool.com We apologise for these errors.

The game of lawn green bowls is suitable for boys and girls, men and women of all ages. Our season starts mid-April and ends in early September. Our bowls green is located at Western Park Sports Pavilion, Peppercorn Drive, Northstowe, CB24 1BF. When entering Northstowe off the Willingham Road, just follow the signs to the “Sports Pavilion”. If you would like to try lawn bowls, just visit the club on a Thursday afternoon from 2.00pm to 4.30pm. By arrangement, sessions are also held on a Saturday afternoon from 2.00pm to 4.30pm. All you need is a pair of flat sole shoes; we can provide everything else. There is no particular…

I write to you as your new vicar having moved into the village in August last year. Katie and myself, and our daughter Lily, are grateful for the warm welcome we have received and are enjoying settling into village life. I come to you from a post in the centre of Cambridge where I was curate of two churches (not at the same time) – ‘curate’ is the Church of England jargon for somebody in their first job as a minister. And before I was ordained I was a teacher in Special Educational Needs, focusing on children with particular mental health and behaviour needs. In my less-professional life I am…

Foundation BJJ runs children’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu sessions at Over Methodist Church Hall. We are a community-based club offering high-quality, age-appropriate martial arts teaching that focuses on confidence, coordination, respect and emotional resilience in a supportive, welcoming environment. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling-based martial art that helps children develop body awareness, balance, strength and problem-solving skills, while also learning to work calmly with others, listen, and respect boundaries. Our sessions blend structured activities, games and simple techniques, with an emphasis on enjoyment, safety and steady progression. Foundation BJJ is run by a local family and is firmly rooted in the Over community. We aim to create a club where…

The previous Parish Council website went offline unexpectedly when our former website provider ceased trading. Unfortunately, this meant we were unable to retrieve the information held on the old site.We now have a new website in place, which is currently being rebuilt. Some information may be missing while this work is ongoing, and we thank residents for their patience.The new website can be found at: www.over-pc.gov.uk