Page 6 - Ickford Informer Newsletter September 2022

HALL IMPROVEMENTS Ickford Christmas
he committee have
recently engaged PCMS Window Trail 2022/23
TDesign, a local architectural design
and project management company based E HAVE CREATED A CHRISTMAS
in Long Crendon. They will be helping us to WINDOW TRAIL FOR THE LAST FEW
UPDATE map out the improvement needs of the Hall, WYEARS, (even during Covid).
which includes the roof as it is now requires
The number of people creating windows has
Family fun day attention to ensure that the building remains grown each year. This year, after discussion
fit for purpose and continues to serve the
with friends, I thought we could change from
community for many years.
HANK YOU TO EVERYONE that joined It is expected that there will be significant the Advent Window format. Instead we will
have lit Christmas window in every Ickford
Tus for the Family fun day on 17 July. funding requirements over the coming months home that would like to participate.
and years to be able to undertake all the
improvements and maintenance required and The windows can be very simple - not
The entertainment provided by Colonel Custard,
we will look to obtaining grants where possible.
with the circus workshop and magic show, was
everyone is super creative - ideas such as
a huge hit with the kids and lots of fun was had winter wonderland, carols, nativity, Christmas
on the tennis court with Ben Sayer and with the We would also invite local business to tender fi lms etc. There will be lots of villagers
treasure hunt kindly organised by Paul Thomas. for the improvements and maintenance work
as we are keen to ensure that even this part of designing and making them.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered ahead running the Hall supports the local community st
of and on the day – without your help, these as well as tapping into local expertise. ALL windows will be displayed from December 1
th
events would not happen. until Twelfth Night, 5 January 2023. A launch
If you can provide any support or assistance evening with mulled wine, nibbles and mince
We hope you enjoyed the afternoon and if you with the Hall’s improvements, please get in pies would also kick off the trail.
have any feedback on this event or any future touch. I will also provide quarterly updates in
events you would like to see organised by the this newsletter to keep you informed of what We hope that all villagers will then enjoy our
committee, please let me know. v we are looking to do. v trail and get lots of joy and happiness from
Latest 200 Club Winners the beautiful windows. A walking map showing
where all the windows will be made available
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July 1 201 Mr Ronane August 1 128 Rys Fox September 1 6 Paul Farrell (we will have new villagers in Deanfi eld Park
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2 82 Colin Smith 2 173 Sheila Barrett 2 40 Walter/Langshaw who I hope will join in).
Liv Croucher Hall bookings: See the Village contacts list on page 10. Please contact me for more details if you
livcroucher@hotmail.com would like to know more. I’ll be publicising
and asking for Christmas window volunteers
in late October. v
Karen Pile
M: 07786 473055 E: pile.karen@gmail.com

RECTORY HOMES - 30 House Build

C ONSTRUCTION ON-SITE FOR 30 HOUSES at the end of

Turnfi elds begins with carrying out clearance works and
groundworks on the site. by George Bethell-Vickers, Rectory Homes

Our appointed site manager is George Oliver. repair of various sections of the surface
George has been with the company for many water sewer. We will do everything we
years and is experienced in building to the can to minimise the duration/disruption
standards Rectory Homes expect both on- of the work required outside of the site
site and within the community. which we understand will cause some
inconvenience.
Works will start to the roads along
Turnfields. The closest residents will be We are aware of the importance that
notified as and when the necessary works construction traffic follows the correct route
in the road will take place. The surface of access into the village. A number of signs
water drainage upgrades to Sheldon Road have been installed through the village and
will take place when we have approval at the Tiddington T junction to help direct the
and should last approximately six to eight flow of traffic and all contractors have and
weeks. We will notify the Parish Council will be notified on appointment and prior to
as soon as we know the start date. The deliveries. George will do everything he can
work will include the replacement and to enforce the rules. v

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