WORK CONTINUES TO HELP SLOW THE FLOW THROUGH NATURAL
SOLUTIONS TO FURTHER REDUCE
THE RISK OF FLOODING
Since the last serious floods that resulted in damage to properties in Leckhampstead, there has been a lot of work going on upstream to try and address the problem.
Although the frequency of floods since the last very serious one has increased, notably, there has not been an instance of flood waters reaching a level where they enter homes.
Certainty as to whether this is due to the natural flood management works, or just that we haven't had the combination of circumstances that cause the most serious increase in water levels is hard to tell, and only time will tell.
A combination of bunds, designed to hold large volumes of water during periods of heavy rainfall and flood risk, and leaky dams that slow the flow of water heading downstream, have been created with the intention of reducing the amount and intensity of water entering the Church End area of Leckhampstead.
In total, in the region of £169,000 has been spent so far creating several bunds and 33 leaky dams. Further works are planned in the Silverstone area that will see additional bunds built. (Surface water from Silverstone Circuit drains into the Leck which rises nearby.)
Modelling has shown that peak water flows have reduced by around 8%-10% as a result of the work done which seems encouraging.
LIFE-SAVING DEFIBRILLATOR FOR VILLAGE
A life-saving defibrillator is now up and running at the village hall, ready to respond if an emergency strikes.
It is available 24/7 and is registered with the ambulance service. Take a mobile phone with you to dial 999, give the location and you will be given a code to unlock the cabinet and access the defibrillator. It is designed to be used by anyone but training is being arranged for early in 2024 (details to come).
A FUND OF HELP
Did you know that grants are available for Leckhampstead villagers who might be struggling with the cost of living crisis?
The Major Hall Memorial Fund is there to help with a wide range of expenses such as:
- Utility bills
- Food bills
- Transport costs
- Capital purchases (e.g. freezer/boiler etc)
- Child and adult wellbeing (e.g. childcare costs, uniform/clothing expenses, professional development courses, health and fitness expenses, Christmas expenses etc)
Please contact Anthony White at
leckhampstead@gmail.com
for further information. All enquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion and total confidentiality.
AID MISSION TO UKRAINE - NOVEMBER TRIP UPDATE
Anthony White and Morris Jones from Leckhampstead were on the team taking more much-needed aid to Ukraine. Anthony writes:
"Thank you so much for supporting our enterprise to take humanitarian aid to Ukraine. There are many such enterprises doing their ‘bit’ for a country that finds itself in perilous threat of being subjugated by Russia. The combined efforts have created something extremely special.
"On this trip, our largest so far, we took 6 trucks crammed with vital aid. There were 5 Mitsubishi L200 and 1 Isuzu Rodeo manned by 11 drivers for the 1300-mile journey. The kit that we buy with your funds is top quality and saves lives. The volumes may look light but the costs even after considerable discounts are expensive but the value to the patient is lifesaving.
We intend to take more trucks with more aid in January. If you or anyone you know might feel kind enough to sponsor that trip please click on the link below.
If you or anyone you know may be interested in fund-raising and driving aid on future trips to Lviv, then please get in touch with Paul at paul@southfieldshouse.co.uk
Thank you."
Read or download a full report of the November mission
here
WALKS IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE - UPDATED WEBSITE
With Summer here why not think about getting out to walk in the beautiful English Countryside, but where to find new and interesting walks?
Walking in Bucks www.walkinginengland.co.uk/bucks has loads of walks to download and print, free, it also has books of walks, details of all the walking groups in the county and much more. Whether you want to walk on your own or with a group all the information is there in one place.
John Harris (who maintains the website) said ‘There is so much walking information on the web but it is difficult to find. Walking in Bucks (part of the Walking in England website) has brought it together in one place so whether you are walking from home, or away on holiday, you will be able to find a walk suitable for you’.
With walks from half a mile to twelve miles plus long, and a note of suitability for pushchairs and wheelchairs, everyone can find a walk to enjoy. So home or away, check out the websites and get walking!
SUPPORT FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES
If you wish to get involved in providing support, the following links may be useful:
Buckinghamshire Council's Helping Hands for Ukraine
Community Impact Bucks
Online Resource