Hi folks! Just a quick update on the finance situation for our purchase of Finings Wood.

We are working slowly, but surely, on three big finance fronts. One of these is the National Lottery programme and we have got through the applications and vetting stage, and so we have now moved to their assessment of our project for funding. Keep fingers crossed. We should hear within the next 6 weeks.

We have just had the Parish Council help us by agreeing to accept £15,000 on our behalf from the SW Chilterns Community Board (as the Board's rules state they could not fund us directly). Thanks to both parties for helping us there.

Other big funding is going to take us a bit longer as there are many hurdles to jump, but we are on it!
In the meantime, as you may have noticed with the Race Night, we are keeping events going which brings in a gradual, steady increase in funds. At the moment, Paul Thomas has arranged a series of walks for different groups. The photo is the Bourne End U3A Walking Group being led by Paul and myself. If the groups have enjoyed the walk, and want to help us, then we give them leaflets to hand out, which also have the details for donations.

That's all for now – we are getting there, but if you happen to know anyone else who might chip in, then give them a nudge for us!

Dr. Jill Eyres - Committee Member

The race night at Lane End Playing Fields/Sports Association was great fun. Prizes from our hosts at LESA, Strawberry Grove No.21 Beauty Voucherline Chiltern Archaeology and other generous donors were well received for a night of fun and competition in aid of the appeal with Lane End, Finings Wood Group for the purchase of #finingswood.  We raised just over £600 and have huge thanks to the Sports and Social club who were so generous with their time and venue.  Thanks to all who entered with racing spirit and cheered the horses home.
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