Project Update: May 2026

Funding Milestones

Wow what a May day fete that was!!  One of the busiest yet.  Thanks to the hard work of Julie Williams and Paul Spill the Wheelbarrow Raffle raised an amazing £300 for our fund - massive thank you to them both and everyone who bought a ticket.

Thanks to the hard work and support of the staff and customers at The Buck we have another £390 on its way.

Plus the Rumburgh Feoffees Trustees have voted to made a generous donation of £1100.

 

Total to date £18,385 That's more than a quarter of our ultimate goal reached!

 

Upcoming Events & Opportunties

  • Rumburgh Buck Play Equipment Fundraising: we are delighted that Stella and everyone at the Buck have got behind our efforts and continue to raise funds for the new Play Equipment.  £330 so far, with more money be raised every week.  Pop on down to the pub and buy a raffle ticket - you know you want to!
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  • Bids in progress: we currently have two additional funding bids in the pipeline.  Fingers Crossed!

 

 

We Still Need Your Voice

We have received over 80 responses so far - an amazing turnout for a village as small as ours - but we want to hear from everyone.  Whether you are fully onboard or have concerns, your feedback is vital for our grant applications.

(Click HERE to complete the questionnaire)

 

Date for your Diary

Annual Parish Meeting

When: Wednesday 20 May 7.00pm

Where: Village Hall

Hosted by the Parish Council, this years meeting will feature a special presentation on the Play Equipment Plans.  Please join us to see the desugns, ask questions and share you suggestions.

 

Comments

What an excellent project for 2026

~Winky Evans

Hello Teresa, I like the presentation and invitation to everyone, let's hope that we get some feedback and support. Julie

~Julie Williams

The quote is too high for the equipment being replaced. I am happy to offer names of contacts with playground companies we have used or talked to linked to playground developments I’ve done at school.

Response:

Thank you for offering to share your play equipment contacts, we would be interested to have some details.
Our plan is for a comprehensive upgrade—not just a replacement—to provide accessible equipment for a wider age range. Our budget covers everything from site prep and old equipment removal to self-sufficient installation (including power, water, and security).

~Cassandra Williams

Do you have any costing of equipment, etc for this project?

~Jonathan Margarson

Based on current prices (inc VAT) we anticipate the total cost as being approximately £69,000.

~Clerk