Bus Service Although responsibility for local bus services now sits with the Mayoral Combined Authority (CPCA), their reliability and accessibility remain a significant concern for residents in Over. Encouraging greater use of public transport and active travel is essential for a growing community and brings wider environmental and public health benefits. On Friday 17 January, I met with officers from the CPCA and Stagecoach to discuss practical ways to improve services and make buses a more attractive option for residents. While it would be difficult to introduce new services or major changes during the current fencing works, the discussions were constructive. A number of proposals are now being explored and…

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…

Please do join us at our next Memory Café, our Burns Supper Morning, when we have Stuart Green entertaining us and Kelly Austin with chair based exercise to Ballroom. All are welcome to our free morning, teas, coffees and cake will be provided. Our Café is in the Over Day Centre, to start at 10:00am on Saturday, January 24. For more information please visit our FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/OverMemoryCafe/ Following our Memory Café, please do book your place for lunch at our Saturday Lunch Club. This month we’re serving either ‘Newmarket’ Venison casserole, mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables or Chick pea and vegetable casserole, mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables. For dessert, Cranachan…

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 

Cinderella the pantomime performed by Swavesey Radsoc at Swavesey Village College.4 shows over 3 days: 23.01.26 7.30pm, 24.01.26 2.30pm and 7.30pm, 25.01.26 2.30pm. Tickets on sale now!Under 16: £10Concession (Over 65’s, Full-time Students and Registered Disabled) £11.50Adult: £13

Happy New Year everyone. SCDC pledges £900,000 to local organisations through 3-year Service Support Grant funding SCDC has just committed Service Support Grant funding of £300,000 a year to local groups to underpin the delivery of services to support people with their mental health, independent living, advice services, and to help residents through the cost-of-living crisis. I’m delighted to report that Over Day Centre, for the first time, is one of the recipients of this funding.  SCDC’s Service Support Grant funding has almost doubled compared to the previous budget, made possible by prudent management of the council’s finances and a recognition of the acute need for these services. Grant recipients…

Over Gardening Club’s January meeting will be held in the main hall at Over Community Centre at 7.30pm.  This month we have a talk by Barry Gayton entitled “Bulbs, Corms & Tubers”. We are a friendly group of gardeners and plant lovers who have regular meetings with a speaker and raffle and occasional plant sales.  Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month; from September to May we meet at Over Community Centre where we usually have a guest speaker talking on various aspects of gardening, in June we often arrange a visit to a local garden and in July we hold a social evening.  Membership runs annually…