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Lakeside Nursery & Primary School announces move to the new school site at Mindenhurst

Following the recent consultation carried out by Surrey County Council and The Kite Academy Trust, the Department for Education has made confirmed that Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy will move to the Mindenhurst school site for September 2023.

You can apply for a school place until 15th January 2023. Please contact Surrey County Council for September 2023 Reception and Year 3 entry, for all other applications contact Lakeside School Office by calling 01276 469200 or emailing info@lakeside.kite.academy

More information can be found at lakeside.kite.academy/news-and-events/

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Today is the #WinterSolstice which means it’s the shortest day of the year.
As we look forward to the days slowly getting longer again, here are some wintry photos of Mindenhurst to remind us how special this time of year can be.

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Construction Update December 2022

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  1. We will refill the trench on Blackdown Road and reopen the footpath before the Christmas period.
  2. There will be an increase in site traffic as we continue with the demolition of the Fuel Depot in the Southern SANG.
    Residents who live nearby will receive further information. As always, our team will closely monitor noise levels and stay within the agreed working times.
  3. The team is progressing the Loop Road construction works and in coming weeks we will be starting work on the drainage system. There will be some additional traffic to deliver machinery and materials to support these works. Our refurbishment of St. Barbara’s Church continues, the next stage of work includes repairs and external painting.
  4. Our landscaping team will carry out maintenance along the Village Green, Central SANGs and Mindenhurst Road.

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Hannah’s New York Trip

As part of her work on our Junior Leadership Team, Hannah – Mindenhurst’s Environmental Advisor – had the opportunity to visit our Building Team in New York.

It was a great opportunity to learn all about the work we do in the US, and a chance for the two teams to share knowledge and learn from one another.

Hannah delivered a presentation on how at our team looks after staff’s mental health, sharing the work our mental health ambassadors do on a daily basis and the training we provide to our staff – this talk was part of an initiative to share our leading mental health awareness scheme.

The group had a jam packed visit, including visits to the Penn Station upgrade works and Moynihan Train Hall, St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church which sits on the 9/11 memorial campus, North Shore University Hospital, the upgraded Empire State Guest Experience, and The Oculus.

#loveconstruction #careersinconstruction

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Hope Hub Donations

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The Hope Hub is a registered charity working to prevent and end homelessness in Surrey Heath Borough and surrounding areas.

Last year the Mindenhurst team volunteered with The Hope Hub by sorting donations and preparing food parcels for homeless and vulnerable residents.

This year we are collecting donations for their Christmas wishlist at the project office:

  • Primark Vouchers
  • Sim Card Vouchers (£10)
  • Sainsbury’s voucher (£10)
  • Waitrose Vouchers
  • Christmas gift packs for men and women’s toiletries and washing items
  • Men’s deodorant
  • Superdrug gift packs for toiletries and washing items
  • Greggs vouchers
  • Wilco vouchers
  • Men’s and ladies’ fleeces (medium and large sizes)
  • Warm Socks
  • Thermal Gloves
  • Thermal underwear
  • Joggers (Men’s and ladies (M & L)
  • Men’s t-shirts : M & L
  • Men’s Jeans (medium eg 34” regular leg)
  • Back Packs (medium size – not large hiking size)
  • Chocolates & Other festive sweets
  • Moisturiser
  • Lip Salve
  • Puzzle books (crosswords, word search etc)
  • Costa vouchers
  • MacDonald’s Vouchers
  • Chocolate biscuits
  • Starbucks Vouchers
  • Hand warmer packs
  • Christmas Variety packs
  • Sleeping bags
  • Cereals
  • Crisps
  • Biscuits (packets and bars)
  • Tinned tomatoes
  • Tinned vegetables
  • Mug Shots
  • Pot Noodles
  • CupaSoup
  • Canned fish and meats (with ring pulls)
  • Soft drinks (no alcohol)
  • Christmassy food stuffs and sweets (no perishable please)
  • Selection boxes
  • Small Christmas puds (individual if possible)
  • Nuts (salted and unsalted)
  • Tins of custard
  • Long-life milk
  • Items we would buy as treats for ourselves (food or otherwise)
  • Puzzle books
  • Hand warmers etc, eg
  • TERRATHERM adhesive Toe Warmers
  • Hot Hands Instant Hand Warmers
  • Bramble – 5 Premium Emergency Thermal Survival Weatherproof Sleeping/Bivvy Bag
  • MEKKAPRO Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets

 

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Keep hedgehogs safe this bonfire night

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Remember to keep hedgehogs safe on bonfire night

 

🍂 Don’t build your bonfire on a pile of leaves

 

🔥 Build your bonfire when you plan to light it, not the night before

 

🔦 Lift up parts of the bonfire with a stick and use a torch to look for animals before you light it

 

🦔 Listen carefully for the hissing sound that hedgehogs make when disturbed

 

Visit https://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/ for more tips and share this post to spread the word

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Join the BTO garden BirdWatch

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Join the BTO garden BirdWatch community today by recording the birds which visit your garden. Bird surveys are an important tool in helping monitor flock numbers. Migrating birds will be passing through this Autumn so it’s the perfect time to join in!

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Construction Update November 2022

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  1. Following the approval of the Loop Road (reserved
    matters) planning application, we have begun
    work on the new Loop Road at the site of the
    former Princess Royal Barracks. The Loop Road
    will facilitate access for future residential parcels
    and is on track to be completed next summer.
  2. We will finish demolishing the Officers Mess on
    Minorca Road.
  3. To make way for the Southern SANG, we will finish the
    demolition works in this area, including the old fuel
    depot. As always, our team will closely monitor levels
    of noise and dust during the works and take steps –
    such as dampening the area – to reduce the impact
    on residents.
  4. We will carry out tree protection works and remove a
    small number of select trees to make way for the Loop
    Road and to allow demolition works inside the wire.
  5. We will repair and install white lining, bollards and
    signage along the spine road. Some sections of
    footpath will be closed during construction, with
    clearly signposted diversions in place to help you
    on your way.
  6. Our refurbishment of the iconic St. Barbara’s Church
    continues, including the final stages of paint stripping
    works, followed by re-decoration.

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Macmillan Coffee Morning

Bake Sale 2022

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the MacMillan bake sale at our community drop-in event, we raised a grand total of £61.

It was really excellent to meet you all and we hope you enjoyed the cake! #MacmillanCoffeeMorning

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Reptile Awareness Day

Reptile hibernacula

Happy reptile awareness day! Mindenhurst is home to a variety of reptile life, including Slow Worms, Common Lizards, and Grass Snakes!

We look out for these reptiles by setting up log piles like this for them to hibernate in or by rehoming them, ensuring they remain safe while works take place.

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