OCTOBER 2020
DEVELOPER BREATHING LIFE INTO C17th BURY FOR many years the future of Kempston Bury, off Cemetary Road, has been uncertain. It has passed from one owner to another, none of whom felt able to restore it. Several schemes were put forward, most involved demolition of the house and the retention of the grade II listed wall and gates with their original eagle statues. However local Milton Keynes developer Storey Homes have bitten the bullet and are converting the 17th century manor house into ‘The Bury Apartments’. These one and two-bedroom homes situated in the refurbished manor house will enjoy imposing original features including huge windows which let in streams of light. Storey Homes are also building on the land adjacent to the Bury with a diverse and distinct choice of homes.
by Jane Bird The development has been named ‘The Place’, it features a further choice of four more apartment types, from contemporary designs to barn style homes, along with two-
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iPads and laptops donated to Ridgeway School AN initiative to tackle digital poverty across Bedfordshire, organised by the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Susan Lousada, has seen the Rotary Club of Bedford Park donate 12 digital devices to Ridgeway School. With more resources and work being carried out online and using devices, the eight iPads and four laptops will allow children at Ridgeway School to access additional material. Andrew Munday Head of Ridgeway School said: “We are most grateful to the Rotary Club of Bedford Park for the donation of these digital devices for use by our most vulnerable pupils. Many of our children find it hard to access online learning and the availability of the devices can only help their educational progress.” Susan Lousada, High Sheriff of Bedfordshire said: “Bedfordshire Learning Link wish to give
all children in Bedfordshire access to digital devices to help them fulfil their academic potential and gain skills for the workplace. We are currently focusing on secondary schools, high schools and special schools but hope to expand further as more funds become available.”
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