Community Fund Projects

Huntingdon Gymnastics Club has installed a brand-new sprung floor that will enhance the experience for all users, courtesy of a donation from the Mick George Community Fund.

The Mick George Community Fund has supported Ely Outdoor Sports Association with brand-new LED floodlights for their tennis court facilities, after the original lighting equipment was deemed unsafe for users.

The Mick George Community Fund has supported St Ives Corn Exchange with brand-new flexible staging, increased space and modernisation of the serveries, within its main Charter Hall setting.

The Mick George Community Fund have funded Buxton with Lamas Parish Council with brand-new playing equipment and upgrades to their existing playground.

The Mick George Community Fund have financed a project to provide improvements to the current 7th / 8th Cambridgeshire St Ives Scout Group facilities, through the installation of new toilet facilities, security provisions and site maintenance equipment, to create a cleaner and safer environment.

The Mick George Community Fund has funded a project to provide new play equipment available at the Nene Valley Community Centre as part of the Peterborough Football and Sports Development Foundation.

This Mick George Community Fund has enabled water and electricity to be installed at North Watermead Country Park in Syston, allowing for new facilities to be used by the LRYSA.

The Mick George Group have supported Oundle Rugby Football Club through their Community Fund with the extension of their clubhouse facility, and addition of female changing rooms.

The Mick George Group have supported Fenstanton Parish Council with the restoration and improvement of the Village Pond.

Support from the Mick George Community Fund has enabled drainage and surface upgrades at Mepal Recreational Facility to conditions permitting wider participation in sporting activities.

Having regained control of 14 acres of sports pitches within the park boundary, support from the Mick George Community Fund has enabled upgrades to a professional standard, as well as
implementing wildlife friendly measures on the surrounds.

A significant restoration project at Stretton in Rutland Parochial Church has been completed, contributing towards the facilities transformation to create a Village Community Centre.

Thanks to a £12,000 grant from the Mick George Group, Burghley Cricket Club have completed significant upgrades to their changing rooms.

Thanks to a £28,800 grant from the Mick George Community Fund, Rushton Cricket Club has completed significant upgrades to their current Pavilion.

Thanks to a £20,510 grant from the Mick George Community Fund, The Wildlife Trust has established new grazing compartments at Nassington Bottom and near the car park.

St. Thomas a Becket Church, Ramsey has completed works which has significantly improved accessibility, audio and visual enhancements throughout the facility, courtesy of a generous £18,085 donation from local construction specialist, the Mick George Group.

Moulton Football Club are pleased to deliver news of their latest addition at the Brunting Road playing facilities – an impressive new 80-seater stand, complete with roof which has been installed alongside the recently fitted 3G pitch.

Significant upgrades have been completed at Duddington Village Hall due to two donations of £35,000 to overhaul the kitchen and toilet facilities.

The younger residents of Collingtree Village, Northampton have a new Playground amenity on Watering Lane to enjoy, owing largely to a £12,093 grant from local construction specialist the Mick George Group.

Courtesy of a £29,581 grant from local construction specialists, the Mick George Group, upgrades have been completed to Fen Drayton playground facility located at the recreation ground on Cootes Lane.

Roof, heating and internal upgrades have been completed at Age UK, Leicester Shire & Rutland’s, Clarence House Hall thanks to £45,750 donation from the Mick George Group.

The Coneygear Centre represents a £1.8m investment to replace the former Medway Centre, an integral amenity for residents on the Oxmoor estate and surrounding areas.

A comprehensive signal restoration has been completed along the 7.5mile railway between Peterborough and Yarwell, operated by Nene Valley Railway.

St. Mary’s Church, Wansford has undergone renovation with new pews and kitchen servery facilities installed.

Upper Dean Cricket Ground, Huntingdonshire has been given a new lease of life thanks to the combined efforts of Dean Cricket Academy and construction specialists, the Mick George Group; benefitting from grounds maintenance, pitch refurbishments, storage, playing and training equipment, and site security upgrades.

No longer will visitors to Yaxley RBL Social Club have to dodge or avoid the multiple pot-holes, cracks or badly damaged asphalt in the car-park thanks to surface upgrades after funding from the Mick George Group.

Yarwell Station has extended line length by several metres to provide a safe clearance for all expected engines, while rationalising the layout to make operation of the ‘run-around’ process smoother thanks to funding from the Mick George Group.

The sustainability of St. Ives Free Church as a financially viable amenity has been given a major boost following a significant refurbishment to the existing lift facility after funding from the Mick George Group.

The village of Wittering can celebrate the completion of the Parish Hall kitchen following a £14,000 donation from local business The Mick George Group.

Kingfisher, Cygnet and Dragonfly Lakes along Billing Brook have been re-shaped as part of a ‘lakes sustainability project’, creating new wetland habitats, reed beds and islands for additional wildlife, along the way.

Riders at Milton Keynes BMX Racing Club no longer have any excuses for a slow start as the purpose-built track at Pineham now has a brand-new UCI (Union Cyclist International) standard barrel start gate, thanks to a 23,000 grant from local construction firm the Mick George Group who operate a site close by.

Project ‘Pitch 18’ at the City of Peterborough Hockey Club is now complete. The brand-new playing facilities at the Dalrod Sports Ground, Bretton Gate received £167,545 investment and has seen the outdated artificial surface and existing shock pad upgraded with a newly installed, modern carpet that features FIH required makings.

Having relocated to Cambridge Biomedical Campus, a project critical in determining a patient’s suitability to be discharged from the new Royal Papworth Hospital has been completed.

Co-funded by local construction firm the Mick George Group, the new ‘Patient and Community Sanctuary’ represents a £235,000 investment and is seen to bring a vital component of the rich history of Royal Papworth Hospital to the new site.

Having been void of redevelopment works of any significance for nearly a century, the Grade II listed building of St. Peter’s Church, Barrowden has re-opened its doors following an impressive £392,000 upgrade, part funded by local construction firm the Mick George Group.

Visitors to Shelford Rugby Club and the wider facilities at Davey Field’s no longer have to worry about the inadequate condition of the car-park on site, as a grant of £39,560 from local business the Mick George Group has permitted a complete overhaul.

The Eden Centre, an ‘open-door’ church on Montague Street, Kettering has been given a new lease of life following a major refurbishment courtesy of a £35,000 grant from local construction company the Mick George Group.

One of the early beneficiaries of the Community Fund extension has been Crimplesham Parish Council who thanks to an £11,800 grant from the Aggregate supply firm, has been able to install new play equipment on the park area that is situated in the village.

Worlington Cricket Club has added an impressive new duel-lane practice net facility courtesy of a £30,836 donation from the Mick George Group.

While the playoffs might be out of reach for AFC Rushden & Diamonds this season, away from the pitch, things are certainly looking promising with a host of changes made to their home playing facilities at Hayden Road, with respect of new FA Ground Grading regulations.

A celebratory coffee morning is to be held at Ringstead Baptist Church in recognition of the splendid new footpath that has been installed to improve safety and accessibility, in-and-around the same community amenity.

Users of the popular Corn Exchange venue in St. Ives will be glad to hear of the ‘acoustic’ improvements that have been made courtesy of a £11,773 grant from local construction business, the Mick George Group.

Cransley Sailing Club has a brand-new storage facility courtesy of the willing efforts of 20 volunteers and a £4,500 grant from local construction business the Mick George Group.

Tolethorpe Youth Drama Group is recognised for providing magical, inspiring and creative theatre experiences, but sadly, some of the facilities weren’t showing the same positive signals.

Sport enthusiasts in Desford and the surrounding areas will be glad to learn that thanks to a £14,000 donation from local construction firm the Mick George Group, significant upgrades have been made to the playing surfaces of the existing two courts, as well as a complete refurbishment of the changing room facilities at the local sports club.ng space.

Residents in the civil parish of Caxton, Cambridgeshire will be glad to learn that one of the main amenities in the village has undergone improvements that will make it a much more welcoming and pleasant environment for visitors.

A significant community project aimed at improving statistics related to preventable injury and death has been completed by Leicester based charity, Warning Zone Life Skills Centre.

The first team currently occupy top spot in the Peterborough and District League Division One table, but perhaps of more significance is the major facility upgrades that have recently taken place to ensure the long-term sustainability of the entire Club.

The residents of Fenstanton have been given a helping hand in kick-starting any new year’s resolutions thanks to an impressive new multi-purpose outdoor gym that has been installed at Cranesbrooke / Hampton Close Football Field.

The festive period may have come to an end, but youngsters in the Civil Parish of Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire (Huntingdonshire) have received another present courtesy of an upgraded play area at the Chequer Street location.

While the temperature is starting to drop outside, residents in the growing market-town of Higham Ferrers, East Northamptonshire will be pleased to hear that the heat is rising at one of the popular amenities in the area, thanks to a financial contribution from a local construction firm.

The Cricket Club of Weldon has had a complete redecoration, comprising new flooring, wash and shower rooms, furniture and electrical fittings throughout thanks to the Mick George Community Fund.

The Outwoods, a 110-acre ancient woodland to the south of Loughborough has benefitted from a generous donation of £8,000 from local construction business the Mick George Group.

The SS Peter and Paul Kettering Society of Bell Ringers have had some timely good news ahead of the festive period, courtesy of a new memorial bell that has been installed thanks to a significant £23,074 donation from local construction business, the Mick George Group.

Much needed restoration works have been completed at Summer Leys Nature Reserve, Northamptonshire, courtesy of a substantial £22,346 grant from local construction business the Mick George Group.

Any mobility concerns that have been voiced by both members and visitors at Loughborough Phoenix Bowls Club have been eradicated courtesy of financial support provided by local construction Company the Mick George Group.

In a bid to increase engagement, St. Neots and District Fish Preservation and Angling Society have completed some major clearance, restoration of access and platform installation works to a section of their owned river facilities.

The playing facilities at St. Neots Lawn Tennis Club have much-improved surfaces that have been installed on the Club’s four all-weather hard courts.

A new dog exercise facility has been created at Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester courtesy of a £10,000 grant from local construction business the Mick George Group which has contributed towards the full £40,000 investment.

The season may have recently come to an end, but players at both Wakerley and Barrowden Cricket Club and Ketton Cricket Club certainly have good reason to get back on the practice field ahead of the 2019 campaign.

Children returning to Thurlby Community Primary School for the new school year will be pleased to find a new Games Area that will replace the worn and tired looking entertainment amenity built in 1987 and nicknamed the “Cage”

Cambridge Rugby Club officially opened its new Clubhouse extension with a VIP Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

The ever-popular offering from Northampton Gymnastics Academy (NGA) has increased following the groups decision to relocate to new premises.

A grant from the Mick George Group has permitted the installation of a brand-new ‘slipway’ and garden area for gaining access to the river, and for general outdoor activities with scenic sightlines for Earith residents.

An impressive new third generation artificial pitch (ATP) has been installed at St. Neots Town Football Club replacing the existing amenity which was more than 10 years old.

RSPB Ouse Washes has a more effective and welcoming visitor and volunteer experience thanks to the Mick George Community Fund.

The high level of productions that have been delivered by the Drama Group operating from Blaby and District Social Centre are set to be further improved thanks to a brand-new workshop that has been installed.

Paul Nixon – Head Coach at Leicestershire County Cricket Club made a special visit to Burghley Park Cricket Club to unveil a brand-new practice net and artificial wicket that has been installed at the Clubs’ playing facilities.

Following a series of consultations with members, key partners and local residents, Somersham Town Bowls Club last year embarked on a significant project to upgrade their existing playing facilities, which is now complete.

A comprehensive restoration project is currently in-running at Elstow Abbey, Bedfordshire that is intended to recreate the historic gardens surrounding the Abbey, including the installation of a Benedictine Garden, a riverside walk and heritage fish ponds.

The Leicestershire based Oakham Canal which runs between Oakham and Melton Mowbray has benefitted from significant fishery and infrastructure improvements courtesy of local business the Mick George Group, who recently donated £10,705 to the cause.

Higham Ferrers Junior School hasn’t hung around in its pursuit of improving the existing playground facilities following a successful grant application from local business the Mick George Group.

Having recently achieved four promotions, that sequence is only likely to be enhanced after a generous donation from local business the Mick George Group has permitted the purchase of a new wicket mower that will improve the playability of the surface.

Spalding based Tonic Health charity who were the fortunate beneficiary of a substantial grant to the value of £11,199 from local business the Mick George Group late in 2017, have acted quickly in their pursuit of improved premises.

The villages of Kentford and Kennett has seen residents of both communities combine to complete an ambitious project to install a new Village Hall amenity adjacent to the existing Pavilion.

Mepal Village Hall has completed car-park restoration works at the community premises thanks to the Mick George Community Fund.

The children in the historical village of Buckden, Huntingdonshire are itching to get a glimpse of the newly refurbished playground.

King’s Ripton Village Hall has completed essential refurbishment works to make the venue a much more pleasing space thanks to the Mick George Community Fund.

Ellistown and Battleflat Parish Council, who occupy premises bordering the village, now has a brand-new playground facility that local residents can be extremely proud of.

Hampton Cricket Club has a new artificial turf wicket and Electronic Scoreboard thanks to the Mick George Community Fund.

Rushton Village Hall has received a timely gift just ahead of the Christmas festivities, courtesy of a substantial £116,640 grant from local business the Mick George Group.

Faced with the threat of closure, Cambridgeshire Educational Trust, on behalf of Chesterton Community College has been seeking funds to rectify deterioration of the Swimming Pool liner within their Sports Centre facility.

The unspoilt small village of Yarwell on the east border of Northamptonshire celebrated the opening of the communities’ new £35,000 children’s playground facility this weekend.

Ringstead has a new community garden after a grant from the Mick George Community Fund.

Already competing at the highest echelons throughout the various Lincolnshire and Rutland Leagues, Market Deeping Cricket Club has recently been the fortunate recipient of a £35,000 investment from local Construction business the Mick George Group.

The rapidly expanding village of Weldon and its younger generation of residents have an extra reason to smile this half-term, as the unveiling of its new ‘Play Area’ on Rose Avenue has occurred.

The iconic medieval church in the linear village and civil parish of Wakerley has benefitted from a £10,000 grant from local Construction business the Mick George Group, that has seen upgrade works completed to the Churchyard grounds.

Stanwick Lakes is a unique 750 acre countryside attraction and nature reserve located in the heart of Northamptonshire Nene Valley, that is home to extensive and imaginative play areas, rare wildlife, open spaces and paths that families, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers explore at leisure.

Sacrewell Farm, is one of the region’s most popular visitor destinations for both young and old, providing in excess of 100,000 guests each year with a diverse range of leisure activities to enjoy.

New Heating utilities at Moulton Guide Hall to achieve ‘greener energy thanks to funding from the Mick George Community Fund.

Boston Squash Club has managed to complete comprehensive refurbishments to the changing rooms and toilet areas after a grant from the Mick George Community Fund.

The recreation ground adjacent to Mawsley Community Centre has undergone renovation to install an outdoor gym, consisting of 6 unique apparatus to put various bodily functions to the test.

Situated in the heart of the Rockingham Forest, Fermyn Woods Country Park provides in excess of 170,000 visitors per annum some amazing surroundings that includes 15 hectares of densely populated ancient woodland.

Eaton Socon FC v Biggleswade Town FC was no normal pre-season encounter. It was also the official unveiling of the ‘Mick George Stadium’ following a £34,500 cash injection from local construction business, the Mick George Group.

An extension and internal refurbishment to East Carlton Cricket and Community building is now complete, and the transformation both aesthetically and practically is visible for all to see.

The excessive use of Houghton and Wyton playing fields has meant that subsequent maintenance works have been required to cope with demand, making it an all round more pleasurable and safer facility for residents to enjoy.

A new 1940s tearoom has opened its doors to customers in Rushton for light refreshments and a location for various friendship groups to congregate following the official opening of Serve’s vintage tearoom.

RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes nature reserve is creating a brand new ‘visitor hub’ and a new viewpoint to help connect people and wildlife, after being awarded a grant of £31,000 from the Mick George Community Fund.

It has been a long held aspiration of Volunteer run Rocks by Rail museum at Cottesmore, Rutland to have a dedicated display and restoration facility to parade the UK’s only comprehensive collection of standard gauge railway locomotives.

Six months on, and the new Skatepark has become an integral addition to the community of Higham Ferrers after funding from the Mick George Community Fund.

Forest for Peterborough is a charitable project formed by Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT). The development aims to plant in excess of 180,000 tress within the direct proximity of the city and surrounding towns or villages.

The small village of Earith is a quiet location with a limited entertainment offering. The Parish Council have been actively seeking funding to rectify that and install multiple amenities.

Built in 1840, Huntingdon Commemoration Hall has recently undergone significant maintenance thanks to a £37,000 grant from the Mick George Group.

After years of physical decline, a major programme of renovation and extension at Holcot Village Hall delivered structural-integrity, improved conditions and a blossoming new Youth Club courtesy of a £34,000 grant from the Mick George Community Fund.

It may be over 120 years old but the building home to Keystone Youth Centre has never looked or functioned so spritely.

The Pidley based project is a rare but wonderful story due to the nature of its initiation by two budding young entrepreneurs who displayed a compelling case, demonstrating the need for a recreational area within the village during a local photography day.

Major improvements have been made to Rushton Lake following a grant of nearly £50,000 from the Mick George Group. The works included tree cutting, securing banks with piling and new recycled plastic platforms with two specifically for the disabled.

Wildlife in a Cambridgeshire wood is set to benefit from new habitat creation which has now been completed by the Woodland Trust.

Gymnasts at the Diamonds Gymnastics Club, Rushden have been able to replace worn matting for high quality fitted matting that adheres to the highest safety levels as a result of a grant from the Mick George Community Fund.

Back in 2011, the quiet village of Rushton in Northamptonshire was given a boost thanks to the installation of an exciting play area which recreational facilities for youngsters in the community to enjoy.