Overbury Blog

Blossom Vale Arts Fair comes to Overbury - 9th to 17th June inclusive

Blossom Vale Arts Fair comes to Overbury - 9th to 17th June inclusive

  • 8 Jun 2012
  • Local Events, Out and About, Overbury Businesses, Overbury Estate

Three of our village artists are opening their studio doors this week, alongside a variety of other artists, as part of the Blossom Vale Arts Fair; Toff Milway at Conderton Pottery http://www.toffmilway.co.uk/ ; Leigh Charman at Lilac Gallery http://www.lilacgallery.co.uk/ and Alexandra Churchill at Vicarage Lodge...


Jubilee Celebrations at Overbury

Jubilee Celebrations at Overbury

  • 5 Jun 2012
  • Local Events, Out and About, Overbury Estate

The Overbury and Conderton bring and share Jubilee Picnic was a huge success, with approximately 150 people turning out on the day.  There was a fantastic spread of food and a childrens inflatable slide, as well as party games including welly wanging and family rounders. A big thank you to Bridget Worley and Georgie Milway for organising, Mike...


Overbury Crowns the May Queen

Overbury Crowns the May Queen

  • 1 Jun 2012
  • Local Events, Out and About, Overbury Estate

Overbury First School and the Grasshoppers Nursery School joined together to crown their May Queen today, with a musical celebration and dancing around the Maypole in the Courtyard at Overbury Court. See the first school website http://www.overbury.worcs.sch.uk/ and  nursery school website and blog http://www.overburygrasshoppers.co.uk/blog/ for...


Open Farm Sunday (Overbury Farms)

Open Farm Sunday (Overbury Farms)

  • 31 May 2012
  • Local Events, Overbury Farms

Bookings for Overbury Open Farm Sunday have been very strong to date. Please call the Estate Office on 01386 725111 to be shore of booking your place. On Sunday 17th June farms across the country will be welcoming the public as LEAF coordinates a National Farm Open Day. Jake Freestone, Farm Manager, and Penelope Bossom, Owner of Overbury Farms,...


Overbury Farms "Lambing Live"

Overbury Farms "Lambing Live"

  • 30 Mar 2012
  • Local Events, Overbury Farms

Sunday 15th April 2012 - Please come along! Come and visit Overbury Farms, see for yourself how the farm works and peek behind the scenes! Click on read more for more information.... Enjoy a tractor tour to Park Farm to see the lambing first hand and meet the Overbury Game-keeping team. With lots of eye-catching displays, including a marquee...


Croome and West Warwickshire Hunt Meet

Croome and West Warwickshire Hunt Meet

  • 17 Feb 2012
  • Local Events

The Joint Masters of the Croome and West Warwickshire Foxhounds met on Valentines Day this year at Overbury Court. They were treated to delicious nibbles and drinks, thanks to Billy and Michaela and set on their way hunting up on Bredon Hill and in the Vale.


Overbury First School Carol Singing

Overbury First School Carol Singing

  • 15 Dec 2011
  • Local Events

On Monday, we enjoyed some Christmas entertainment here at Overbury Court from Overbury First School and Overbury Grasshoppers Nursery. The children came to the Court and sang their favourite carols. They sang extremely well and received a large applause from the crowds, who enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies!   We especially enjoyed the young...


Summer Photo Competition

Summer Photo Competition

  • 12 Jul 2011
  • Local Events, Out and About, Overbury Estate

We are running our very own photo competition this summer! We are looking for photos that showcase Overbury, Conderton or Bredon Hill, demonstrating the benefits of living and working in this area. The theme is: Work, Rest and Play - so if you are out and about over the next 4 weeks and enjoying the summer sunshine and light evenings, take your...


Vale Arts Trail - 21st to 30th May 2011

Vale Arts Trail - 21st to 30th May 2011

  • 10 May 2011
  • Local Events, Overbury Estate

We are delighted to announce that three of our local artists and crafts people are opening their doors for The Vale Arts Trail on 21st - 30th May 2011. Please do come and have a look at their wonderful work and help support our local businesses!  Please continue reading for more information  http://www.valeartstrail.org/  ...


Croome and West Warwickshire Foxhounds Meet at Overbury Court

Croome and West Warwickshire Foxhounds Meet at Overbury Court

  • 16 Feb 2011
  • Local Events, Overbury Estate

The Joint Masters of the Croome and West Warwickshire Foxhounds met at Overbury Court on Tuesday 15th February for their annual day's hunting at Overbury, starting in the vale and moving out onto Bredon Hill later in the day. Many thanks to Billy and Michaela for a fantastic spread of food and drinks, which set both riders and followers up for...