We previously announced our plans to launch an annual printed edition of Over Village News. There is still time for your club or community group to contribute a report, photos or updated information for inclusion in this booklet, or to advertise your business. 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 your…

If you love to sing but don’t want the commitment of weekly meetings, then come and join us – no audition or experience necessary, with the emphasis on fun and community spirit! Friday 17 October – 7.30pm – St Mary’s Church Hall, OverFriday 31 October – 7.30pm – St Mary’s Church Hall, OverFriday 7 November – 7.30pm – St Mary’s Church Hall, OverFriday 21 November – 7.30pm – Village Institute, LongstantonFriday 5 December – 7.30pm – St Mary’s Church Hall, OverFriday 12 December – Christmas concert – details to follow! For more information, contact katewoolfmusic@gmail.com, 07450897321

Cllr Luis Navarro Dear Residents,I hope that you’ve all had a fantastic summer and have been able to take a well-earned break.  There has been lots going on at the County Council.  The following is an edited version of my report to the Parish Council. Local Government Reorganisation Councils are spending considerable time and resources on the Government’s local government reorganisation, developing three formal business cases. Although two MPs have proposed a fourth option for Peterborough, only three options may be submitted. Surveys and focus groups are underway in Cambridgeshire districts. The Government has announced that the committee system in Cambridgeshire will be replaced by a ‘leader and cabinet’ model…

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Bill Handley District Councillor for Over and Willingham Phone: 01954 200287 (leave a message). Email: cllr.handley@scambs.gov.uk Over and Willingham Community/Mobile Warden Scheme The Age UK Community/Mobile Warden Scheme for Over and Willingham is currently under review. The scheme has had significant financial support over the years both from SCDC and Over and Willingham Parish Councils. However, the number of residents in Over who are taking advantage of the scheme has been low in recent years and Over Parish Council discontinued its financial support for 2025/26. A higher number of Willingham residents are in the scheme and the Parish Council there has elected to continue its support. Age UK tell us…

WILLINGHAM & LONGSTANTON SURGERIES Willingham 01954 260230  Longstanton 01954 207600  Dispensary 01954 207602 Website: 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 WE’RE PROUD TO BE A PARKRUN PRACTICE! Join in the fun at ParkRun: walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.Free and easy to take part   Make new friends and feel part of the local community   Every Saturday morning   If you would like to…