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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Community Kitchen Garden
Open all day for visitors to see what we've been doing, find out more about our plans and how to get involved.
St Mary's Hall
11am and 1pm
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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!
Tickets available now - click here
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
Junk Jodie Sea-tacular show
Community Centre 10am
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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!
An interactive, exciting show followed by a craft.
Suitable for all primary age children. FREE.
Sunday 16th June
Children's Bug Hunt
River Dipping
Little Meadow
11am to 1pm
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.
Flashetts (Station Road end)
11am -2pm
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Bring your wellies and find out more about what lives in our lovely river.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult please.
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Bring a picnic and enjoy the outdoors!
WALKS AND TALKS
Bird Walk
Meet at the Overton Hill Car Park
12th June 7.00pm
Join Peter a for a bird walk. Make sure to bring appropriate footwear and clothing to walk over farmland.
Tales from the Riverbank: Children's Poetry Workshop
Sunday 9th June 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Overton Community Centre
Join author and storyteller Amanda Kane-Smith for a guided walk and poetry workshop focused on the Upper Test chalk stream. For children aged 7-11 years
Booking essential. More details here.
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. For children aged 12+
Booking essential. More details here.