Overbury Blog

Race Night a huge success

Race Night a huge success

  • 28 Nov 2014
  • Fundraising, Local Events, Overbury Estate

A band of village residents from Overbury organised ‘A Night at the Races’ curry night for over 100 guests on Saturday, in order to raise much needed funds for St Faiths Church, Overbury. Hosted by Moonlighting, a National Events organiser based in the village, the evening was a roaring success, raising over £4,600 on the night. Thanks to the...


Winter is on it's way!

Winter is on it's way!

  • 21 Nov 2014
  • Gardening, Overbury Estate

Now that we are moving into winter and the sunlight hours have sadly reduced now is the time to carry out the following tasks: Reduce watering of house plants Prune apples and pears for better cropping next year, only open forms not those trained against the wall (see our last blog for details) Prevent ponds and outside taps from freezing...


Overbury & Conderton Fireworks go off with a BANG!

Overbury & Conderton Fireworks go off with a BANG!

  • 14 Nov 2014
  • Overbury Estate

On Sunday 9th November a huge crowd turned out to see the spectacular firework display in Overbury, kindly donated by Bruce Bossom. Kept warm by the bonfire (built by Martyn and the Overbury Farms team), young and old enjoyed the evening. Overbury First School did a marvellous job of providing refreshments and raised a record breaking £750....


Our Award Winning School!

Our Award Winning School!

  • 11 Nov 2014
  • Education

On 14 October a panel of judges were shown around the new extension at Overbury First School.  We are now very excited and proud to announce that Overbury First School has been awarded the Main Award in the Community Architecture category by Wychavon District Council Planning Department. Special mention was given to how the new building really...