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Charity & CSR, News, Property, Sport

Wavendon housebuilder supports young footballers at a local club

Two junior teams at Woburn and Wavendon Football Club have netted sponsorship from a housebuilder providing new homes in Wavendon.

The U9 Whirlwinds team has been given a donation of £500 towards club kit by Bellway Northern Homes Counties, which is currently building 168 new homes at Wavendon Chase off Newport Road.

Meanwhile, the U8 Lionesses have been given a matching £500 contribution.

Woburn and Wavendon Football Club is one of the area’s largest and oldest grassroot clubs and provides training and hosts games for nearly 50 teams, ranging from five-year-olds to adults.
The club’s teams play matches across nine different venues in the south and east of Milton Keynes and Bedfordshire.

The kit donations provided by the developer will be sported by the two teams in all future games this season and next.

Chairman of Woburn and Wavendon Football Club, Robert Hill, said: “We’d like to thank Bellway for their generous contributions, which have been a huge help towards funding for our new kits. As a club run entirely by volunteers, we rely on support from local businesses.

“We’re really looking forward to training and playing competitively again, and our Whirlwind and Lioness teams are very excited to kick off the new season in their brand-new kits. As an FA Charter Standard Community Club, we value this opportunity to work closely with Bellway and help integrate new Wavendon residents into our friendly community.”

Bellway Northern Home Counties Sales Director, Luke Southgate, said: “We’re very pleased to be supporting such a wonderful club, and we hope our donation will help to put smiles on the faces of those who have been keen to start training for the new season.”

For more information on the new homes being built by Bellway in Wavendon, visit bellway.co.uk.

News, Property, Property Buyer News

Construction work to begin on 102 new homes in Wavendon

Work is set to start on a housing development in Wavendon which will form part of a new neighbourhood featuring more than 1,000 homes, new schools and a health centre.

Ashberry Homes will be building 102 homes off Burney Drive, near to the village. This will include 40 affordable homes available to local people through shared ownership or rent.
The development is part of a larger parcel of land being jointly developed by Ashberry Homes and Bellway. Between them they will be providing a total of 381 new homes on the site after plans were approved by Milton Keynes Council in June.

Ashberry Homes’ development will be known as Wavendon Fields and the new homes within the development will include a mix of two, three and four-bedroom houses.

Ashberry Homes Sales Manager, Zoe Dobbs, said: “Wavendon Fields will deliver a wide range of housing which feature flexible living spaces to suit our customers’ lifestyles, as well as affordable homes for local people.

“There’s a clear demand for new housing in the area as people look for a peaceful place to live with great transport links for stress-free commuting.

“Research by Rightmove has found that having more indoor and outdoor space, plus the facility to work from home, are now top of buyers’ wish lists. Our homes are designed to maximise space and with home working areas factored in.

“Plans for the additional infrastructure in Wavendon will significantly benefit new and existing residents in the area.

“The location of the development means that Wavendon village will be just a short walk away, where its popular theatre, The Stables, holds film screenings, live performances and musical workshops for all ages.

“This part of Buckinghamshire is becoming increasingly desirable for those working in London, as it offers excellent transport links into the capital. Milton Keynes railway station is just five miles away for direct trains to Euston, while the M1 and A421 are also close by.”

Ground clearance work at Wavendon Fields has now begun, with the first homes set to go on sale next year.

For more information, visit ashberryhomes.co.uk.

Apprenticeships, Construction, News

Young apprentice joins same housebuilding team as his dad

An apprentice has followed in the footsteps of his father by beginning work in the construction industry.

Jacob Southgate, whose apprenticeship is in carpentry and joinery, is currently working at Bellway’s Wavendon Chase development in Milton Keynes, whilst attending Northampton College once a week.

Jacob began working for Bellway at the beginning of September, joining the housebuilder’s Northern Home Counties division where his dad, Luke Southgate, is Sales Director.

Jacob, 17, said: “I will be working at Wavendon Chase for another two or three years under my apprenticeship – but if everything goes well, I will want to stay on for a more permanent role.

“I have always been interested in working in the construction industry. I remember spending time on site with my dad when I was in Year 9 and speaking with the carpenters who were working there at the time, which made me realise that this was what I wanted to do.

“I didn’t want to have a desk job. I like doing jobs where I can use my hands and be creative, and I can definitely do that working on a building site. I enjoy roofing the most. I’m understanding it well and I find it satisfying to work on.

“I think my dad is proud of the fact that I have started working in the same industry as him. I’m really enjoying my time here and have met a lot of great people. Everyone is really helpful, and I’ve learnt about roofing and joisting since starting.

“For anyone who is thinking of getting an apprenticeship to work with Bellway, I would 100 per cent recommend it – it would be the best decision for them to make. There’s a great chance for progression and you can learn about so many parts of the trade.”

Jacob’s dad Luke has been working at Bellway Northern Home Counties for just over a year. He said: “I am extremely pleased that Jacob has not only found himself an apprenticeship working with Bellway, but he is doing well and enjoying it too.

“Since I started working for Bellway last year, I have seen many young people join our team as apprentices, forging themselves a career in an industry that offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

“Bellway is a five-star housebuilder and we pride ourselves on providing much-needed homes built to a high-specification. Now that my son is a part of that process, he is already seeing first-hand how rewarding it is to be a part of a team that produces top-quality work.”

Bellway was awarded five-star status by the Home Builders Federation after more than 90 per cent of its customers said they would recommend the housebuilder to friends and family.
There is a range of two, three and four-bedroom homes available to purchase at Wavendon Chase, with prices starting from £230,000. Those interested can visit Bellway’s website or call the sales staff on 01908 891131.

To find out more information about careers and apprenticeships with Bellway, visit bellwaycareers.co.uk.