GREEN WEEK 2020
19th September - 4th October
This year we're really excited to be joining up Sustainable Overton with St Mary's Church Overton, Low Waste Whitchurch and St Leonard's Church Oakley to celebrate our Green Week's collectively.
Find out below what we're up to here in Overton.
Saturday 19th September
St Mary's Church, Overton
10.00am - 1.00pm
OVERTON GREEN FAIR
Kicking off our Green Week is our Green Fair. Come and discover all the incredible green initiatives that are happening in the village.
Sunday 20th September
Northdown Orchard, RG25 3BP
11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm slots available only.
To book head to www.northdownorchard.co.uk
OPEN DAY
Guided tours, produce stall, veg boxes. See the tunnel and field crops including flowering strips in the tunnels as part of the Organic Research Centre trials to attract beneficial insects. Herb teas and herb plant sales.
Sunday 20th September
Little Meadow, Overton
2.30pm
CHILDREN'S BUG HUNT
Join us as we go exploring the meadow looking for all kinds of fascinating insects with Jane and Clare.
Monday 21st September
St Mary's Hall Garden, Overton
6.00pm - 7.00pm
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Join the Environmental & Recycling Team to find out about the tips and tricks of composting.
Tuesday 22nd September
St Mary's Hall, Overton
7.00pm - 8.00pm
COOKERY WITH LEFTOVERS
Katie Black from Cookery Doodle Do. will be in to demonstrate and talk about ingenious ways to cook with those leftovers. Bring your challenges and questions and Katie will do her best to find a creative solution.
Wednesday 23rd September
Starts outside the Community Centre, Overton
6.00pm
BIRD WALK
Come with us on a tour of all the local bird wildlife with Peter Hutchins.
Wednesday 23rd September
St Mary's Hall, Overton
7.30pm - 8.30pm
ENERGY WORKSHOP
Join our Energy team come and find out how to save money on your energy bills, switch to a green energy supplier, how our thermal imaging camera can help, and all about our community energy plans for Overton – fill in our survey and tell us what you think.
Saturday 26th September
Overton Community Centre, Overton
10.00am - 12.00pm
REPAIR CAFE
Come along and those broken items repaired. For more info and to book in something to get fixed click here.
Saturday 26th September
Overton Community Centre, Overton
10.00am - 11.00am
CYCLE REPAIR DEMONSTRATION
Join our Transport Team to learn all about getting your bike back on the road.