ISSUE 10 - September 2020

EDITOR’S WELCOME

What a great place Overton continues to be in spite of the coronavirus which is a genuine indication of how strong the community spirit is! Our sports facilities have opened and are available for healthy pursuits in line with government advise – find out more in this month’s newsletter.

As usual, if your club or society would like to feature here, please email Graham Devereux at chairman@orc.org.uk. Don’t forget you can visit our website at http://www.orc.org.uk – and we’re also on social media; all the details can be found at the bottom of the page.

FROM THE CHAIRMAN, GRAHAM DEVEREUX

Have you seen our sports facilities recently? In spite of the pandemic and lock down we’ve managed to maintain a really good quality offer. Many thanks must go to our grounds staff and hard working volunteers within the clubs and societies who have put in hours and hours of discretionary efforts in order to keep up with the ever changing landscape. It’s not been easy but we have managed to provide facilities on time for some clubs to return to the sports and activities that they love. Through the summer cricket, tennis, golf and Walk for Health was able to return with specific guidelines – well done everyone!

Make sure you are aware of the latest government rules and stay healthy.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE ORC

● Your Monthly Prize Draw – thanks to Emma and her team of helpers we have returned to our normal schedule of monthly prizes – good luck! ● ORC AGM – scheduled for 730pm on Monday 5th October online via Zoom – contact Alan Macarthur if you’d like to attend – [email protected] ● Football – OUFC: contact Gary Savory – [email protected] ● Football – Overton Youth: contact Michael Taylor – [email protected] ● Cricket – The cricket club has grown from strength to strength in spite of the challenges growing in size and for the first time since 2016 we have managed to field three adult teams on a Saturday. We have welcomed past & new players into the club and seen some youth players making the transition to men’s cricket. A huge mention goes to young Dan Silverwood who made the top ten for most wickets taken in the league on his season in men’s cricket The first team and second team still have a few games remaining and are looking to end the season on a high. Our third eleven finished their season and won the league ending the season unbeaten. Our newly formed U9's team managed to squeeze in a whole season of matches in the space of 7 weeks. Their improvement has been immense and we look forward to challenging for the league next year! Our winter net training sessions are in planning and we want to improve on this season. If you’re interested in joining please contact Ian Clarke – [email protected] ● Harriers: contact Sean Holmes – [email protected] ● Tennis: available to book through Bob Pallister – 01256 770643 & [email protected] ● Golf: Town Meadow Golf Club is open to club members and guests but everyone must follow the registration system please so that we comply with government track and trace rules ● Art Group: have started to return in a limited way – please contact Mary Reid for advice [email protected] ● Walking For Health: organized Monday walks are back on a fortnightly basis with small lead groups – there is a booking system please contact www.basingstoke.gov.uk/healthwalks if you’re interested. ● Pilates: pilates classes are still going ahead online should anyone be interested – please contact Cath Wheeler for information – see orc.org.uk. ● Move It or Lose It! - postponed until further notice. Free weekly email to all class members with exercise ideas to keep active! Stay in touch with Nicky on 07469923997 / [email protected]

PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION

● Overton Business Association – designing and creating a village “Welcome Pack” & supporting Sustainable Overton

● Overton Parish Council – we are collaborating to find better ways to serve the health needs of the community

● Watership Down Medical Practice – developing an approach to improve your health locally

● Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council – aligning to and cooperating with area sports strategy

● Overton Primary School – through the hard work of Dennis Rowles we have re-started to cut the sports field here to help accommodate improvements in healthy activities

● Test Valley Golf Club –youth golf at Town Meadow GC via lessons from Professionals is delayed

● Southampton Football Club – assistance with youth coaching

● St. Mary’s Church – building wider relations in the community

Website: www.orc.org.uk / Facebook: “Overton Recreation Centre Twitter: @orc_overton / Instagram: @overtonrecreationcentre

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