OVERTON ORACLE
Overton’s Free Newspaper - issued monthly to over 600 homes in Overton
MAY 2001
The Editorial Team Alan Edwards - David Burton - Ken Farrell - Lesley Pugh - Christine Stead Our reporters cannot be everywhere. If you have a story contact any team member or ring 01978 710422 |
Overton still free of foot and mouth disease Despite over 800 new cases of Foot and Mouth Disease being reported across the country since the end of March, Overton is thankfully still free of the disease. Includes Photograph |
Sponsored cycle ride in aid of the Millennium WindowNow is the time to get the bike out of the shed, dust it down, pump its tyres up, grease the chain and take part in what promises to be a great way to raise funds for St Mary's Church Millennium Window. The event will be held on Saturday 19th May, starting from St Mary's Church between 9.00am and 10.00am. The route will take you around the Deanery past all twelve churches. Phil Humphreys, who is organising the event, said: "If people find that is too much for them, they can just see how many they can visit". The Millennium Window, which is costing £7,400, will consist of five stained glass window ovals in the Lady Chapel window. If you would like to take part or sponsor someone, send your e-mail Phil at:- info@overton-on-dee.co.uk |
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This month we feature Myra and Vince Worthington with Sir Patrick Moore in 1987. Includes Photograph |
Slow response to Quick Quiz Dear, oh dear, oh dear. Out of a potential readership of 1000, we received only two responses to our quick quiz competition - and sadly they were both incorrect. |
Comedy Night Overton Amateur Dramatic Society's performance of Sonata in B Flat , by Peter Wilson, is described as a light hearted comedy set in the mid-eighties, following the life of the Evans family. This Spring production tasks place in Overton Village Hall on May 10,11 and 12, at 7.30 pm. There is no matinee performance. |
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LOCAL HERO It's 22 years since I first met Frank Wingett when he set out to raise money for diagnostic equipment for Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Frank had been suffering from throat cancer since 1976 and by the time of his untimely death in 1988 he had undergone 10 operations and countless hours of radiotherapy at Christies hospital in Manchester. He started by raising money for diagnostic equipment and by 1985 had raised over £93,000. Includes Photograph |
Police File Many of you will have seen the recent activity of Traffic officers in the village yet again enforcing the speed limits. Despite previous articles, it is disturbing to note that the majority of those caught driving at excess speed are residents of Overton! |
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