At our October meeting,  more than 40 members heard Gary Alderson from Helpston, a few miles east of Stamford, give a talk about “John Clare, the Peasant Poet”.  Born in remote countryside at Helpston as a twin in 1793, he was the weakling yet his sister, Bessie, died young to John’s lifelong sadness.  The house where he grew up is now a museum in his memory.  His mother was illiterate but his father had some schooling and John seems to have been an intelligent person.  He worked in the local fields but was an inadequate labourer due to lack of height and strength and changed to being a limestone burner…

A quick reminder! The Over Players are arranging a singing workshop to lift those January blues and we are thrilled to announce that Kathryn from Sing Choirs will  be running this on Sunday 24th January 2027.  Come and sing excerpts from Les Miserables culminating in a recording at the end of the afternoon.  You will be truly uplifted.    Please book early to help us ensure the event will go ahead.  Just email  kathryn@singchoirs.com

Our next meeting is on Wed 21st Oct when our speaker Liz Porteous will talk on “Plant Names Explained”.  Free refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits will be served from 7.15pm in the Main Hall at Over Community Centre. We will be holding our usual Raffle at £1 per ticket with numerous prizes on offer. Don’t forget to bring your entry for The Flower of the Month Competition. Members are invited to display one flower stem from their own garden in a small vase or container to be judged by the speaker. Points are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and each entry receives 1 point. The member with…

A series of Christmas-themed craft courses start at SVC in November. See the website to book or contact SVC for more information

Care Network Cambridgeshire celebrates 40 years of changing lives – with ambitious plans to support even more local people. Website: www.care-network.org.uk From a small village initiative to a countywide charity helping thousands of people every year, Care Network Cambridgeshire celebrated its 40th anniversary last week, bringing together the people, stories and partnerships that have shaped four decades of community support. Staff, volunteers, clients, partners and supporters gathered at the William Collyn Community Centre in Girton on Tuesday 6 October to celebrate the charity’s achievements, reflect on its remarkable journey and look ahead to the future. A powerful reminder that anyone can need support One of the most moving moments of…

PLEASE NOTE EMAIL NOW CORRECT AT END OF THIS ARTICLE The Over Players are arranging a singing workshop to lift those January blues and we are thrilled to announce that Kathryn from Sing Choirs will  be running this on Sunday 24th January 2027.  Come and sing excerpts from Les Miserables culminating in a recording at the end of the afternoon.  You will be truly uplifted!  Please book early to help us ensure the event will go ahead.  Just email kathryn@singchoirs.com

You can find the minutes from the September Parish Council meeting here: https://over-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/September-8th-2026-Minutes.docx The last Parish Council meeting took place on 13th October and the next one will be held on 10th November 2026.

Our next Café and Lunch Club is on Saturday, October 24.  There are still a few places for lunch, when we will be serving delicious home cooked Shepherds pie or Lentil Shepherds pie, both served with seasonal vegetables and gravy.  For dessert, Sherry trifle or Ice cream, followed by tea or coffee and mints All are welcome – to book please visit our web site www.overdaycentre.co.uk/whats-on/saturday-lunch-club/ or email saturdaylunchclub@overdaycentre.co.uk, drop into the Day Centre or call 07710 694900 At our Memory Cafe Aimi Percival will be entertaining us with show tunes and music from the 60’s and 70’s. All are welcome to our free morning, teas, coffees and cake will be provided in…

Lapen Inns is taking over the operation of the White Horse Inn in Swavesey. The group also runs several other local pubs, including the Old Crown in Girton and the Bell in Sawtry. It aims to respect the historic character of the White Horse Inn and its identity as a village local. The pub opens for drinks on Thursday 22 October 2026. Food service will follow, with the start date still to be confirmed.

DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORT Councillors James Hutchcraft and Aisha Rashid Welcome to what is a bumper edition of our monthly report. It has been a busy month, with a lot happening at all levels of government and plenty of news that affects our villages directly, so we’ve tried to pull it all together in one place. Please do get in touch if anything here raises questions or if there’s something you’d like us to take up on your behalf. Station Road, Willingham: loss of the speed camera District and county councillors for the area issued a joint statement earlier this month about the loss of speed enforcement on Station Road, Willingham.…