Latest News  - New OBA Committee (16th March 2009) 

At the last AGM the new OBA Comittee was voted in and is as follows:-

Keith Green (Chairman)
James Gatward (Secretary)
John Macmillan (Treasurer)
Sonia Hutton-Taylor
Alan Burman
Ian Clarke (Membership Secretary)
John Ross

Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 OBA Awards.

The OBA Community Award went to Charlie Thorn for his services over many years to the village in respect of the Lordsfield Swimming Club.

The OBA Enabling Award went to the Overton Recreation Centre/Brownies/Scouts/Guides etc. towards the Town Meadow Woodland Walk and Campsite Project.

Each recipient wins £100 cheque and a Certificate.

Late Night Christmas Shopping Treasure Hunt

The winners of the Treasure Hunt at Overton's Late Night Christmas Shopping evening were:-
First Prize £25 Voucher - Furney Bridge
Second Prize £15 Voucher - The Potter Family
Third Prize £10 Voucher - Jacob Ling

Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to all who took part.

Late Night Christmas Shopping will be taking place on the 28th November 2008 and the OBA Awards will also be announced.

Santa will be arriving in style once again and Santa's Grotto will be set up within the Village Community Centre. A fun-fair will be in place, along with a treasure hunt .

The Christmas Tree lights will be switched on by Jody Scheckter.

At the Southern Electric/Basingstoke Gazette sponsored Green Watch Heroes Awards dinner on Thursday 24th April, Overton Business Association were the proud winners of the Business Category for making Overton a Plastic Bag Free village.

OBA Chairman Keith Green was presented with a certificate and a cheque for £300 for an environmental charity or cause.  Keith said "I am pleased to accept this award on behalf of the OBA and particularly Peter Baker, Noelle Moysi and Melanie Wincott who worked so hard on the Plastic Bag Free campaign.  We should also thank the businesses and community of Overton who have embraced the plastic-bag free culture and have made it so successful".

The Award dinner was held at The Robert Newman Restaurant at Basingstoke College of Technology and the awards were presented by Graham Hunt of Southern Electric. 

Other Overton folk who were finalists in the Green Watch Heroes Individual Category were Mary Reid and Brenda Palmer who were nominated for their fantastic individual works for the environment.

Look out for our article in the Basingstoke Gazette (Thursday 1st May)!

The Marketing Committee are pleased to announce the launch of the new OBA Newsletter (_OBA/File/Newsletter April 2008.pdf) which will be published on a periodic basis. This first edition highlights the success of our new website and the launch our free public relations initiative for OBA businesses.

The Marketing Committee members are Kristine Hatch (Dot 2 Dot Designs), Noelle Moysi (The Faraway Tree), Sonia Hutton-Taylor (Career Mine), Darren Wingham (Real People Photography) & Ian Clarke (IC Safety Consultancy).

The Overton Business Association would like to invite businesses within the Overton area, who are currently not members of the OBA, to join us at our Annual General Meeting. It will be held on 4th March 2008 (7.30pm) at The Honey Pot (Winchester Street).

Over the past few years the OBA have been instrumental in a number of projects that affect the whole village, which included the Overton Plastic Bag Free Campaign (2007). 

Please do attend if you can have a business within the Overton area. It will provide you with an opportunity to network with other businesses and get involved in helping to change the Village for the better!

Despite the weather 2007 was another successful year, with an exceptionally high turn-out for Santa's Grotto. Once again thank you to everyone who helped organise the event.

We would like to formally congratulate "Mary Reid" who won the OBA Community Award for her services to the village and to "overtonpictures.com" who won the OBA Enabling Award as it is an exceptional and worthy voluntary cause which can give pleasure to and be shared by the whole village.

We also have the please of announcing that the £25 Treasure Hunt winner was Callum Johnson, the £15 Treasure Hunt winner was Kate & Sally Eagleton and the £10 Treasure Hunt winner was Finn Johnson.

Waste Disposal Permits (11th January 2008)

Hampshire Waste Recycling Centres will provide a Free Permit for householders who only have a works van (ie no private car).  With this Permit you are able to use your van to dispose of domestic waste at the council's Waste Recycling Centres (e.g. Wade Road, Basingstoke).  This may be of interest to OBA members and other small businesses.

For more details or to apply for a Free Permit please contact Hampshire Waste Recycling on 0845 6035 634.

Today sees the launch of the Overton Plastic Bag Free Campaign as well as our Late Night Christmas Shopping night.

The Christmas Tree Lights are to be switched on by Councillor Elaine Still and the OBA Awards will be annouced.

More details regarding what is going on at the Late Night Christmas Shopping can be found in the Events section.

The Overton Recreation Centre (ORC) have just lauched their new 5 Star Membership shceme. The scheme is aimed at maintaining the unique heritage, that the ORC has provided for Overton, for future generations.

The ORC provide facilities for all age groups to enjoy football, cricket, tennis, golf, athletics, clubs for exercise, pilates, art, photography, drama and Scout & Guide groups. ORC places a particular emphasis on encouraging youngsters in all activities.

Membership to the Scheme automatically gives you 5 entries into ORC's monthly draw so support the ORC by joining. Further details including the application form can be found in our Documents section: www.overtonbusiness.com/portal/alias__OBA/lang__en/tabid__935/default.aspx

Our Plastic Bag Free Overton Campaign Hits the Front Page!!

Our Plastic Bag Free Overton Campaign, spearheaded by the Overton Business Association, has been included within last weeks leading article for The Independent. The full article can be viewed within our Documents section:-www.overtonbusiness.com/portal/alias__OBA/lang__en/tabid__935/default.aspx

Over the last month we have seen Overton on the TV, Radio and Web due to the Plastic Bag Free Overton Campaign.

South Today had a live feature which can be viewed at:-www.bbc.co.uk/southtoday/news_this_week/archive_151007.shtml

Radio Solent and Radio Berkshire also held features with Interviews with Peter Baker (Overton Fireplace Gallery), Mags Stawt (Country Deli), Keith Green (Anderson Moore) and Mel Wincott (The Faraway Tree).

This Campaign is also featured on the BBC Web-site with particular mention of the OBA and can be viewed at:-news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/7046553.stm

OBA Directory

Watch out for the launch of the brand new OBA directory coming soon to your door or pick up your copy from key distribution points throughout the village.