OVERTON ORACLE
May 2000
Overton’s Free Newspaper - issued monthly to over 600 homes in Overton
The Editorial Team Alan Edwards - David Burton - Ken Farrell - Maureen Evans - Lesley Pugh Our reporters cannot be everywhere. If you have a story contact any team member or ring 01978 710422 |
Overton's Wedding of the Year At five o’clock in the afternoon of 15th April at St Mary’s Church, Overton, the marriage took place between Timothy Rosselli, son of Peter and the late Sarah Rosselli, and Claire Williams, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Williams from Spurstow in Cheshire. Inculdes Photograph |
Spring is in the Air Lambs at Manor Farm, Eyton. Inculdes Photograph |
W.I. 75th Anniversary Dinner On Thursday 30th March, 39 members, guests and visitors enjoyed an evening in the village hall, beautifully decorated by members with flowers, balloons and table settings to celebrate their 75th Anniversary. |
CAN YOU HELP? Joan Keeler, who lives in America, is researching her ancestors who lived at Crab Mill Farm Knolton. |
Bowling Green Vandalised Members of Overton Bowls Club were furious to discover on the 9th March that the pristine turf of their bowling green had been sprayed with a chemical which had killed a large patch of the grass. This has caused the Club a lot of extra work and expense in restoring the green to a playable condition. |
Knolton Bryn Latest The 35 strong Knolton Bryn Mission congregation, ousted by the Church Authorities from their own place of worship at their beloved Grade II listed "Tin Church", have, by an act of Christian fellowship, been given permission by members of Knolton Bryn Methodist Chapel to hold their afternoon services in the Chapel. |
Mystery over missing post box. On Easter Sunday, at about 10.00pm, residents in Salop Road were disturbed by what sounded like a car crashing, followed by the screeching of tyres as a white car was seen speeding off in the direction of Ellesmere. |
Teddy Bears Parachute Jump A Teddy Bear parachute jump from the tower of St Mary’s Church will take place on Saturday 13th May from 2.00pm onwards to raise funds for St Mary’s School PTA Millennium project and the Millennium Window for St Mary’s Church. |
Mayor to welcome home charity cyclists. Andy Flanders, of 14 Bryn-y-Pys Court, Overton, is taking part in a 220 mile sponsored charity cycle ride from Carlisle to Wrexham, in aid of SSAFFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Air Force Families Association) and Alder Hey Hospital. |
A TASTE OF SUCCESS The Villager Restaurant in Bangor Road, Overton, has received the much coveted award of Fish and Chip Shop of the Year. Inculdes Photograph |
GARDEN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC As part of the National Gardens Scheme, the garden of Argoed Cottage, Argoed Lane, Overton, home of Mr and Mrs C Billington, will open this year on Sunday May 21st from 2.00pm - 6.00pm. |
POSTBAG After being involved in the early stages of setting up the youth club in Overton, I am pleased to see how well things have taken off. |