Overbury Blog

It started with Alice’s grandmother – a great quilter living on an island off the coast of Britain.  Ordering fabrics was not so simple back then. She had to mail order fabrics from a black and white catalogue, and wait several weeks before they arrived, making them cherished among her collection. Alice grew up with this same...

How we use and store water is vitally important — not only for our farm and community, but for the wider wellbeing of wildlife, and the larger landscape we form a part of.

Overbury's history as a hub of industry dates back hundreds of years, and it is the Bossom family’s wish for it to continue to be a living, working village. This week, we shine a spotlight on the innovative journey of Overbury-based business Enduratec Ltd and the family at the heart of it.

This year has seen some highs and lows, sustained high temperatures and very low rain fall being just two. Fortunately, on balance there were far more highs, and we were pleased to welcome some new tenants in Overbury and Conderton, as well as new members of the Overbury Enterprises team. 

There have been a whole host of community events this year...... COCO started with Wassailing and then the Blossom Day that gave us a bountiful apple harvest to enable the successful Juicing Day which was enjoyed by all ages. We have been lucky to enjoy three sell out events as part of the Overbury Sessions, each with their own distinct style...

Living in an older property comes with its joys but also challenges. See our blog and information leaflet for excellent advice on managing and eliminating damp and condensation.

As we head towards the end of 2023, we reflect on our own and our community's events during the year.

We are pleased to offer electric charging points to our residents, business users and Manor Farmhouse guests. 

Come and join us to learn about Overbury Farms and how we farm in harmony with wildlife.

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