Events

Houghton Watermill on the Great Ouse:  Selwyn Richardson At least half of our members live in Over, including our secretary.  The History Society meets at 7.30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in The Carol Shaw Room at Swavesey Village College – through the main entrance then 20 metres along the corridor to the right.  No need to book so you are welcome to just walk in.  If you want further information, contact our Secretary, Carolyn (see contact info below).

17 June.  Richard Bentley and Over Rectory.  Richard Hewlings.  Richard Bentley (1662 – 1742), was a brilliant classical scholar and theologian and became Master of Trinity College, Cambridge in 1700.  His contemptuous treatment of many eminent colleagues led to extensive controversy and litigation.  A Fellow of the Royal Society, Bentley was interested in natural theology and the new physical sciences, subjects on which he corresponded with Isaac Newton – another difficult person.  History Society’s main interest in him is that he built Over Rectory. At least half of our members live in Over, including our Secretary.  The History Society meets at 7.30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in The Carol Shaw Room at Swavesey Village College – through the main entrance then 20 metres along the corridor to the right.  No need to book so you are welcome to just walk in.  If you want further information, contact our Secretary, Carolyn on carolyn.redmayne@ntlworld.com or on 01954 230037.

Over Gardening Club's June meeting will be held on Wednesday 18th June, and will be a chance to visit some members' gardens within Over.  For further info regarding venues and times please email overgardeningclub@gmail.com   We are a friendly group of gardeners and plant lovers who have regular meetings with a speaker, a raffle and occasional plant sales.  Meetings are monthly, from September to May, on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Over Community Centre and we usually have a guest speaker talking on a various aspects of gardening.  Membership runs annually from 1 April to 31 March and is currently £15.00 per year.  Visitors to meetings are welcome but we do ask for a guest fee of £3.00 per visit.  On production of a valid membership card a 10% discount is currently available on most items at Oakington Garden Centre, on plants at Parkhall Nursery, Somersham and also from Madingley Mulch.