Category: Houghton Conquest
Consultation on proposals for delivering Wixam Par...
Posted by John Guinn | Oct 27, 2020 | Houghton Conquest, Wixams | 0
The hunt for 2020’s ‘Shop Local Shop L...
Posted by John Guinn | Apr 29, 2020 | Business, Cranfield, Houghton Conquest, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Stewartby, Wootton | 0
Central Bedfordshire Council Tax charges announced
Posted by John Guinn | Feb 21, 2020 | Brogborough, Central Bedfordshire Council, Cranfield, Houghton Conquest, Hulcote and Salford, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Millbrook, Ridgmont, Salford | 0
Bird keepers urged to prepare for winter Avian Flu...
Posted by John Guinn | Oct 13, 2019 | Brogborough, Cranfield, Houghton Conquest, Hulcote and Salford, Kempston Hardwick, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Millbrook, Ridgmont, Salford, Stewartby, Wootton | 0
Meet Wixams Hedgehog Support
Posted by John Guinn | Apr 9, 2019 | Brogborough, Cranfield, Houghton Conquest, Hulcote and Salford, Kempston Hardwick, Lidlington, Lifestyle, Marston Moretaine, Millbrook, Ridgmont, Stewartby, Wootton | 5
Pioneering rehab helps paralysed mum-of-three from Houghton Conquest gain confidence in her ‘new body’ following riding accident
by John Guinn | Jan 6, 2021 | Houghton Conquest | 0
On 29 September 2018, life changed in an instant for Sarah Wilson, 35, from Houghton Conquest, as she fell from her horse while out riding on the farm where she lives.
Despite wearing protection, Sarah had broken her neck in the one-inch gap between the bottom of her hat and the top of her body protector, leaving her paralysed from the chest down.
She needed emergency surgery and then following complications was placed into a coma for several weeks.
Read MoreConsultation on proposals for delivering Wixam Park
by John Guinn | Oct 27, 2020 | Houghton Conquest, Wixams | 0
Residents from Houghton Conquest, Wixams and the wider Central Bedfordshire area are being asked to submit their thoughts on proposals by O&H Land, for a new community that could see up to 1,200 new homes along with education and community facilities, employment and large public and green spaces.
The developers said that the vision for Wixam Park is to deliver a ‘sustainable community’ that will link residents to the future Countryside Park – an area of green open space, available to the public and designed to promote biodiversity.
The site is located to the south of the new settlement of Wixams, which is working to deliver around 4,500 new homes in Bedfordshire. Wixams is the single largest development in Bedfordshire, and Wixam Park will increase its capacity by up to 1,200 more homes under these proposals.
Read MoreThe hunt for 2020’s ‘Shop Local Shop Little Heroes’
by John Guinn | Apr 29, 2020 | Business, Cranfield, Houghton Conquest, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Stewartby, Wootton | 0
Central Bedfordshire Council Tax charges announced
by John Guinn | Feb 21, 2020 | Brogborough, Central Bedfordshire Council, Cranfield, Houghton Conquest, Hulcote and Salford, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Millbrook, Ridgmont, Salford | 0
Final tax total includes bills for police, fire and parish councils At last night’s (20...
Read MoreBird keepers urged to prepare for winter Avian Flu threat
by John Guinn | Oct 13, 2019 | Brogborough, Cranfield, Houghton Conquest, Hulcote and Salford, Kempston Hardwick, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Millbrook, Ridgmont, Salford, Stewartby, Wootton | 0
The Chief Veterinary Officers across the UK are encouraging all poultry keepers to take action now to reduce the risk of disease in their birds over the winter.
There are some simple measures that all poultry keepers, whether they are running a large commercial farm, keeping a few hens in their back garden, or rearing game birds, should take to protect their birds against the threat of avian influenza (bird flu) in the coming winter months.
Read MoreMeet Wixams Hedgehog Support
by John Guinn | Apr 9, 2019 | Brogborough, Cranfield, Houghton Conquest, Hulcote and Salford, Kempston Hardwick, Lidlington, Lifestyle, Marston Moretaine, Millbrook, Ridgmont, Stewartby, Wootton | 5
“Give Covanta a bloody nose”
by John Guinn | Feb 21, 2019 | Brogborough, Cranfield, Houghton Conquest, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Millbrook, Stewartby, Wootton | 0
At a Rookery South Community Energy Initiative (RSCEI) presentation to Cranfield Parish Council Councillor Robert Morris, ward councillor for Cranfield and Marston Moretaine, urged residents to sign up to the scheme.
He said:
“I strongly recommend that people apply for the scheme
“Because every penny that comes from this means that it’s a penny less that Covanta will have in their pockets.
“You are, technically, giving them a bloody nose by taking the money.”
Read MoreSounds Familiar Community Choir is looking for new members
by John Guinn | Jan 20, 2019 | Brogborough, Cranfield, Houghton Conquest, Hulcote and Salford, Kempston Hardwick, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Millbrook, Ridgmont, Stewartby, Wootton | 0
Do you like singing for fun?
Following its post-Christmas break, the Sounds Familiar Community Choir will re-commence rehearsals on Tuesday, February 5th at 7.30p.m at Cranfield Baptist church.
The choir, which sings for fun and for charity, is looking out for new members, particularly of the male variety! No audition is needed. Being able to read music not essential either.
Either pop along and meet them on the 5th, or contact the musical director, Jean Lloyd, on 01234 751495 or 07793 074911.
Read MoreHoughton Conquest planning application approved
by John Guinn | Jan 10, 2019 | Houghton Conquest | 0
Central Bedfordshire Council’s (CBC) Development Management Committee has voted (9 Janaury 2019) to approve Keir Living’s application to increase the number of homes at its Meadow Croft development.
The proposal was for a net increase of 20 dwellings to that which had already been approved. Seven affordable homes were part of the allocation. CBC’s planning officer said that this change increased the housing density on this part of the existing development from 19 dwellings per hectare to 40 dwellings.
The overall housing density of the development will increase from 14.92 to 17.3.
Read MoreLead taken from Houghton Conquest Church roof
by John Guinn | Oct 4, 2018 | Crime, Houghton Conquest | 0
Lead taken from Houghton Conquest Church Roof
The roof of a church in Houghton Conquest has been stripped of lead, sparking a police investigation.
All Saints Church in Houghton Conquest reported that the lead had been stolen, suspecting it had been taken at some point between 30 September and 2 October.
Read MoreCentral Bedfordshire Community Governance Review consultation: Part Two
by John Guinn | May 21, 2018 | Central Bedfordshire Council, Cranfield, Houghton Conquest, Lidlington, Marston Moretaine, Ridgmont | 0
Possible parish boundary changes Pubic consultation has opened for the second part of Central...
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