Community news Houghton Conquest There are exciting plans for the Sports Field in Houghton Conquest. Due to a Government tree planting initiative, it has been decided that a Community Orchard will be planted on the area of land adjacent to the rear of Cherry Close. The Forest of Marston Vale will be providing assorted fruit trees and it is hoped that children from the school will be involved in the planting and maintenance of the site as well as enjoying the fruit from the trees.There is also funding set aside for the provision of outdoor static exercise equipment which will be installed on the Sports Field and the children’s play area. It is hoped these will provide a facility for as wide a range of villagers as possible.
Wixams Academy Wixams Academy are delighted to share that they are looking at the possibility of opening a Sixth Form in the near future. To help them prepare for this, and to present findings to the board, they have put together a short online survey for the local community to complete. You can find a link to the survey on their Facebook page @wixamsacademy
Marston Moreteyne The Parish Council has recently awarded a grant to Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership to go towards a Captain Sir Tom Moore commemorative bench to be located at Millbrook Station. The tribute will be to recognise both his achievement in raising over £32 million for NHS Charities and the sacrifice of all those who lost their lives fighting in the First and Second World Wars and subsequent conflicts. The commemorative bench will be in addition to the poetry plaque, also in honour of Sir Captain Tom Moore, which has pride of place at the station. 4
