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GREEN WEEK 2O26

Join us on June 6th and 7th to learn more about sustainabiilty in our parish, and celebrate all we do​

Saturday 6th June:

Repair Cafe 10am  - 12pm Overton Community Centre - with Knife Sharpener and Bike Repairs

Community Kitchen Garden Open Day 11am to 3pm

St Mary's Eco Church Self-guided Mindfulness walk - all week

Guided Bird Walk with Peter Hutchins 7pm meet at Overton Hill car park

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Sunday 7th June:

Dawn Chorus Guided Bird Walk with Peter Hutchins 6am meet at Overton Hill car park

​Preloved Clothes Swap St Marys Hall 11am to 1pm

Furniture Upcycling workshop with Gaynor (Renasci Designs) 3pm St Marys Hall

Family Bug Hunt in Little Meadow 2pm to 4pm

River Dipping at Flashetts 2pm to 4pm​

Greater stitchwort
Art Competition
ART COMPETITION

Calling all artists!

​We're inviting young artists across Overton to get creative and share their vision of our planet — past, present, and future. Whether you paint, draw, write, or build, we want to see it.

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About the competition

Sustainable Overton believes that looking after our world starts with how we see it — and children often see it most clearly of all. This competition is your chance to tell us what sustainability means to you: the nature you love, the world you want to live in, or the changes you'd like to see.

All entries will be displayed as part of a special exhibition, and a shortlist of finalists will be judged by Overton's Mayor, who will personally select the winners in each age group.

Preschool        KS1         KS2          KS3          KS4

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What you can enter

Any artwork inspired by nature, the environment, or sustainability — in any medium you like, including:

  • Drawing or painting

  • Poster or collage

  • Poem or short written piece

  • Sculpture or 3D artwork (upcycled materials especially welcome!)

  • Photography or digital art

One entry per child please. Artwork should be the child's own unaided work.

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Why enter?

Your artwork could end up on display in Overton for the whole community to enjoy. Winners in each age group will receive a creative art prize — and the pride of knowing the Mayor chose your work. Most of all, it's a chance to be heard: your ideas about the future of our planet genuinely matter to us.

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How to enter

  1. Create your artwork — any size, any medium.

  2. Write your name, age, school, and a short title for your piece on the back (or on a separate label for 3D work).

  3. Bring it to Testbourne Community School, Overton Primary School, The Village Refillery  or email a photo or digital file to hello@sustainableoverton.org

Closing date: Friday 30 May 2025. Entries received after this date cannot be considered.

Questions?

Get in touch with us at hello@sustainableoverton.org and we'll be happy to help.

Clothes store

Overton Clothes Swap

–Sunday 7th June, 11am–1pm at St Mary’s Hall

Join Sustainable Overton, 1st Overton Guides, and the EarthWise group from Testbourne Community School for our next Clothes Swap! Discover some new-to-you treasures, save money, clear space in your wardrobe, and do something great for the planet at the same time.

 

Donation Drop-Offs (Before the Event)

We’re collecting clothes in advance. Donations can be dropped off at:

  • Overton Scout/Guides Hut – Tuesday 2nd June, 6:45–7:30pm and Thursday 4th June, 4:45–5:45pm

  • Testbourne Community School – Tuesday 2nd June, 3:30–5pm (bottom of the main car park, Kingfisher Block). Students can also take donations directly to Mrs Thompson in Room 53.

  • 28 High Street, Overton (driveway) – Saturday 6th June, 10am–12pm

We’ll also be accepting donations on the day from 9:30–10am at St Mary’s Hall.

 

Early Entry for Donors

Those who donate in advance will receive an early entry ticket, allowing access between 11 – 11:30am on Sunday for first look at the available goodies.
Doors open to everyone else at 11:30am—a great chance to find some gems to reuse or upcycle!

 

Extras on the Day

  • Pre-loved school uniform areas for families with children starting at Testbourne or Overton Primary in September.

  • 1st Overton Guides will be helping at the event and selling homemade cakes and drinks to raise funds for their trip to Switzerland (refreshments from 11am, cash and card accepted).

 

Cost

All clothes are FREE to take!
If you wish, you can make an optional donation to Sustainable Overton or the Girl Guides.

Have questions? Contact Sustainable Overton via Facebook or email at sustainableoverton@gmail.com.

Clothes Swap
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