Sustainable Overton

02/09/2026

Great initiative from Overton Youth FC, perfect for Second Hand September! 👏

Need new football boots for the upcoming season?

You can now get involved with our boot recycling scheme.

♻️ Drop off any outgrown boots that are still in reasonable, playable condition.
👟 Browse the donated boots and find the right size.
🆓 Take a pair completely FREE of charge!

📍 Berrydown Sports Ground Pavilion
📅 Saturday 12th, 19th & 26th September
⏰ 9am–12pm

02/09/2026

Did you know it takes 2,700 litres of water to make one cotton t-shirt, and 10,000 litres for a pair of jeans? 😳

In the UK we throw away 300,000–350,000 tonnes of clothing every single year — and the fashion industry is responsible for around 10% of global carbon emissions.

This September, Sustainable Overton is backing Second Hand September 👕♻️ — a simple challenge from Oxfam: for 30 days, only buy pre-loved clothes, and donate what you no longer need.

Will you take part? Find our blog on the website for 5 easy ways to get started .

01/09/2026

The Repair Café is back on Saturday.
If you have a broken item you would like repaired, please book on the website if you can, or just come along if you can't
(Note: bike repairs MUST be booked).
Last time we were busy with fans - will it be same this time, or maybe umbrellas?!

31/08/2026

For anyone frustrated by the lack of kerbside plastic recycling in Overton, we've pulled together some information to help you understand the reasons.
Recycling isn't what happens when we put something in our green bin, but really it is when the waste product is turned into something new, and that just isn't very easy - nor is there much demand for this plastic.
You can help with this by putting plastics into the right bin, reducing what you buy in plastic (thank you The Village Refillery Overton ) and choosing recycled plastic packaging wherever you can.
For more info check out:

If you've ever stood at your kitchen bin holding a yoghurt pot, wondering why it can't go in with your recycling, you're not alone. It's one of the most common frustrations we hear about in Hampshire — and it's completely understandable, especially as we all know someone who lives somewhere that t...

31/08/2026

A lot of UK homes — including plenty in Overton — just weren't built with heatwaves in mind. With heat-health alerts in place on and off all summer, staying comfortable (and safe) at home has been its own challenge for a lot of people.

How have you coped with the heat indoors — sleeping, keeping cool, keeping older relatives or neighbours okay?
Has anything actually helped?
Do you plan to add air conditioning to your house?
And is there anything in Overton you think we should be planning for when it gets like this - a "cool hub" at the church perhaps?

29/08/2026

With the A31 shut and parts of the New Forest closed off after the wildfire, a few of our usual local days out weren't really an option this summer. In addition to that, most of us have quietly shifted daily habits — walking the dog earlier, driving less in the afternoon heat, rethinking what "a nice day out" even looks like, prioritising shaded woods over scorching beaches .

Did the wildfire or the heat change your plans this summer — whether that's a day trip, a dog walk, or just how easy you found it to walk to the village?
What did you end up doing differently?



Photo Credit Forestry England via AOL

26/08/2026

Overton sits right at the source of the River Test — and Southern Water has named protecting it as a priority as the drought here continues. If you've got a garden, allotment or even a few pots, this summer's probably changed how you've had to manage them.

Did your garden cope?
Have you changed what you water, when you water, or what you even bother planting anymore?
Will you change what you plant next year?
And has anyone found something that's actually worked — a plant, a trick, a routine — that others in Overton might want to steal?

25/08/2026

Are you interested to learn about what’s happening with climate and nature, and what it means for everyday life in the UK?
Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like:
🌧️ Extreme weather
🍞 Food security
🏥 Health
💷 Cost of living
The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK.
After the film there will be a short open discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do locally.

📍 St Mary's Hall
📅 23rd September
🕖 7:30pm
Seats are free but limited so please book in advance.
👉 https://buytickets.at/sustainableoverton/2363598

Bring a friend, neighbour or family member: everyone is welcome.

Note: the film is only being shown at in-person screenings and is not available online.
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23/08/2026

This summer's been one for the record books — the Met Office says 2026 is on track to be the hottest UK summer ever recorded, and we've just watched the A31 close for two weeks after the New Forest wildfire (it's only just reopened).
Closer to home, Overton's had its own share of it too: heat alerts, a hosepipe ban, sports grounds so parched they were featured in the Guardian, dry and dying gardens, a river running low.

We'd love to know: what's this summer actually been like for you, day to day?
Hotter?
Drier?
Different in ways you didn't expect?
Drop a comment below — we're really interested to hear from you.
Overton Parish Council

16/08/2026

Natural Basingstoke is delighted to be working with CPRE and Milestones Museum to celebrate our Magnificent Meadows.

🌾 🌻 Join us for a day of family fun.

📆 Tuesday 1st September (11-3), Wednesday 2nd September (11-3)

📌 Milestones Museum, Basingstoke