SUSTAINABLE OVERTON
working as a community to combat climate change
GREEN WEEK 2024
8th - 16th June
Great Big Green Week is a national celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature - read all about it here
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Find out below what we're up to here in Overton.
Friday 24th September
Saturday 15th June
Sustainable Overton Market
Slow Fashion Show
Community Centre
10.00am - 12.00pm
Come and meet some of our volunteers and find out more about what we are all about.
Visit the Repair Cafe to have a broken item fixed.
Browse our pre-loved toys and books stall.
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St Mary's Hall
11am
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Out with the New and in with the Old! This year Overton is embracing the slow style movement and hosting our first ever fashion show focused entirely on upcycled fashion. Be inspired by the talents of many of our own residents innovative designs and see creativity run riot with a variety of catwalk themes including Upcycling Unleashed!
Community Centre 11am
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Dive into the water and make a splash with Wanda Whale to learn how to take care of the marine life and become Sea-Tacular!
Suitable for all primary age children.
E-bike Demonstration
ORC Car park
11am to 2pm
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Find out more about using and owning an e-bike with Hurricane bikes
Junk Jodie Sea-tacular show
Community Centre 11am
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Dive into the water and make a splash with Wanda Whale to learn how to take care of the marine life and become Sea-Tacular!
Suitable for all primary age children.
E-bike Demonstration
ORC Car park
11am to 2pm
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Find out more about using and owning an e-bike with Hurricane bikes
Community Kitchen Garden
Open all day for visitors to find out more about our plans.
Sunday 16th June
Children's Bug Hunt
Little Meadow
11.00am
Join Jane at Little Meadow as we go exploring and looking for all kinds of fascinating insects. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult please.
River Dipping
Flashetts 11am -2pm
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WALKS AND TALKS
Bird Walk
Meet at the London Road Car Park
2.00pm
Join Peter a for a bird walk. Make sure to bring appropriate footwear and clothing to walk over farmland.
Tales from the Riverbank: Water Journeys with Matt Gaw
Saturday 15 June 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm
St Mary's Hall (Overton)
Join celebrated author Matt Gaw, as he explores how Britain's rivers can inspire adventure, joy, and creativity.
More details here.
Tales from the Riverbank: Chalk Stream Writing Workshop
Sunday 23 June 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Overton Community Centre
Join author and storyteller Dawn Nelson for a story walk and writing workshop focused on the Upper Test chalk stream. More details here.