05-02-10 Hedge clearing
The hedge alongside the path to Marston Thrift is being cleared and in places reduced to an interwoven fence using poles and coppiced live branches. At present long stretches are now bare, leaving the path exposed and destroying the habitat for numerous birds and wildlife. We have been assured that it will only take a few years to recover as re-planting is being done. A detailed explanation of the project, and the reasons for the methods being used, by the Marston Vale Forest's site manager, Andrew Lingard, can be read or downloaded here (Word™ document).

Above: Site of hedge in February 2010 - taken from "Plunders Field"

18-12-09 Here comes the snow
Kids and dogs (and some adults) love the snow and whilst it's clean and white it is fun. However as soon as it becomes ice and then slush the fun goes. More and more houses are now covered with illuminations, cheering us up again.

04-12-09 CRANFIELD RATEPAYERS ACTION GROUP
is trying to oppose the locating of a Travellers site in or near the village. Jim is working very hard to get support. Many residents are very worried about the possible consequences to village life. Unfortunately the authorites don't want to listen to people's fears and call most objections "racist"!

21-10-09 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING CONSULTATION
Only15 residents (.03% of the village) attended this public meeting to see the plans and to give their views on how to improve Cranfield's green spaces, paths, ponds, views etc. It's appalling!

10-10-09 Litter Pick Day
Only 6 stalwarts turned up to clean up the village. The Parish Council was represented by Alan Morris (and his wife) and Laurence Pollock. Where were the others - and the rest of the village?

10-10-09 Traffic Calming Exhibition
was held in the Methodist Church. Some strong opinions by residents were expressed about the plans.