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Parish Council Offices

Great Linford House

1 St Leger Court

Great Linford MK14 5HA

Email glpc@great-linford.gov.uk

Groundbreaking Opportunity For Camphill Mk

As mentioned in the last edition of Your Parish Magazine, Camphill MK Communities has announced plans to double the number of individuals with disabilities they support, as part of a major £15m expansion plan. Planning permission was granted weeks before the 2020 Covid lockdown, and on June 1 the breaking of the ground at the charity’s second site in Pennyland was marked.

This first new accessible house will offer accessible accommodation for six adults with learning disabilities and autism, with a further four houses planned for the site once funds are secured.

The Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, Countess Howe was among those who marked the start of the expansion programme.

“I have absolutely loved my visits to Camphill MK this year and in the past; I have always been impressed by the warmth and sense of community that Camphill MK offers,” she said, “But we are all ageing and will need additional support in the future, so this is a really exciting ground-breaking opportunity, Congratulations to all those who have masterminded the project.”

Grants For Young People

Schools, local youth organisations and individuals in the Parish are being invited to apply for a grant from the Great Linford Advancement in Life (GLAiL) charity.

Perhaps you are a young person seeking funding for a special project, or a teacher who understands that a grant could support activities.

GLAiL income comes from investments that originated in trusts, the oldest of which dates back more than 300 years.

Each year the service offers small amounts of money to worthy opportunities.

In the past it has benefited the community by supporting school visits for children whose families were unable to meet the full cost, has assisted with travel, material and equipment costs for individuals, and enabled school projects in the Parish. Anyone aged 25 or under can apply for a grant - up to £200 - from the education and training charity. For an application form or more information contact the charity secretary on 01908 482520.

Soroptimists Say Thanks For Sos Support

MK Soroptimists extend their thanks to Parish residents who have supported their work by donating toiletries at their drop-off point in the GLPC office.

The group is part of a global women’s volunteer movement working to transform the lives of women and girls, by providing advice, advocacy and taking action to make a difference.

They support a number of charities here in Milton Keynes; MK Act, MK YMCA, Citizens Advice and the Winter Night Shelter.

MK Soroptimists are also providing support to Ukrainian families who have relocated locally because of the conflict.

Items for their SOS – Save Our Smellies project – can continue to be dropped off at our office in Great Linford during usual opening hours.

“We are grateful to everyone who has donated so far,” said MKS Treasurer Jean Smith, “We do a lot of good work with local charities and abroad, and your support is greatly appreciated.”

MK Soroptimists have a branch meeting and friendship lunch every month and new members are welcome.

If you would like to know more, drop an email to soroptimistsmk@gmail. com or search Soroptimists Milton Keynes on Facebook.

Fun And Friendship With The Wi

Great Linford WI is currently looking for new members. The WI provides women with fun and friendship and presents opportunities to learn new skills and partake in a wide range of activities.

If you are looking to get more involved in the local community, this is the perfect way to do it.

The WI was established more than a century ago to give women a voice on a local and national level, and the Great Linford group includes women of all ages.

Great Linford WI meets at 7.15pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Fulwell Court, St Leger Drive (Sat Nav it: MK14 5HB).

If you are interested in learning more, email maryhorne85@gmail. com call 07940 299504 or simply pop along to one of the meetings.

A WHEELIE HAPPY ENDING!

When Parish resident Mikey Carson took a tumble from his bike outside the Marsh Drive Community Centre, he was taken to hospital for treatment – but his bicycle was left in situ.

Great Linford Parish Council kept hold of his bike and set about reuniting him with the tandem bike he had custom built and made into an e-bike.

“It’s very distinctive, and knew Mikey would be missing it,” said Lisa Warner, Communications Officer with GLPC, “I thought that even if he wasn’t on social media someone might see the post and contact him. I set about messaging cycling groups across Milton Keynes, and contacted neighbouring Parish Councils and other community groups on Facebook. was delighted that the power of social media managed to reunite Mikey with his bike.”

ADDICTION ISSUES IN THE FAMILY? DAFS IS THERE FOR YOU

Addiction isn’t just as issue for the affected individual –the ripple effects can impact family members too, of course.

If you are struggling watching the suffering of a loved one, there is help available locally for you – not-for-profit group

Drug & Alcohol Family support (DAFS) offer a safe, nonjudgemental, confidential and supportive environment for you to meet with others facing similar situations.

One-to-one sessions on Zoom and Whatsapp are also available, and sibling groups operate every month. For more information call 07598 346244 or email lynn.fox@ dafsmk.co.uk or valerie. forsey@dafsmk.co.uk

WORRIED ABOUT FUEL POVERTY? HELP IS AVAILABLE

Better Housing Better Health is a free service run by the National Energy Foundation working to help residents living in, or at risk of, fuel poverty to access free advice and support.

The charity has a free to call helpline and team members on hand to give valuable tips on how to stay warm at home, provide free home energy visits, and sign up those in need of additional support to the Priority Services Register.

It can also access grants for energy efficiency measures.

If you think Better Housing Better Health could benefit you, call the helpline on 0800 107 0044.

• BROUGHT TO YOU BY GLPC • B r e a

Weekly Events

a n t e r £1 breakfast roll with a hot drink

Monday 9.30am - 12.30pm

1 St Leger Court Great Linford MK14 5HA

C o m m u n i t y F r i d g e

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Great Linford Community Fridge

FREE food giveaway to prevent surplus food from waste

Monday & Friday 11.30am - 12:30pm

2 St Leger Court, Great Linford MK14 5HA

Great Linford Community Hub Community Café

Monday, & Friday 1pm - 4pm Thursday 10am - 4pm

2 St Leger Court Great Linford MK14 5HA

Top Up Shop

Store cupboard items available to buy. 10 items for £2 or 20 items for £4

Tuesday 10am - 11.30am

Conniburrow Community Centre 37-39 Conniburrow Blvd Conniburrow MK14 7DX

Conniburrow Social Space Community Café with FREE lunch and activities

Tuesday & Friday 9.30am -1pm

Conniburrow Community Centre, 37-39 Conniburrow Blvd Conniburrow MK14 7DX

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KKOTS GL Boxing Session

FREE Boxing Sessions for Kids.

Mondays 6pm - 7pm, under10s, 7pm - 8pm over 10s Great Linford Primary School, St Leger Drive, Great Linford, Milton Keynes MK14 5BL

Wednesdays 6pm - 8pm u10’s 6pm 8pm, over 10’s 7pm 8pm. Conniburrow Community Centre, 37-39 Conniburrow Blvd Conniburrow MK14 7DX

Saturday 10am - 12pm 10am-11am under 10s, 11am-12 over 10s. Great Linford Memorial Hall, Marsh Drive Great Linford MK14 5AX

BLC Fridge

FREE food giveaway to prevent surplus food from waste

Wednesday 4pm -6pm

Friday 12.30pm - 2.30pm Bramble Avenue Conniburrow MK14 7AP

Downs Barn Community Larder

A membership-based scheme where surplus food is saved from waste

Tuesday 11am -12.30pm

Cross And Stable Community Centre Stable Yard, Downs Barn Milton Keynes MK14 7RZ

C o f f e e o n t h e c o r n e r

Community Café Wednesday 10.30am 12.30pm

The Salvation Army Ramsons Avenue

Conniburrow MK14 7BA

C a f e f o r L u n c h

Great Linford Social Club Community Café with lunch (donation)

Tuesday 12pm 4pm

1 St Leger Court

Great Linford MK14 5HA