Plans are afoot in Oxley Woods, and this time not of the scheming house-builder kind. Residents are clubbing together to organise an Oxley Woods Big Lunch.
If you’re interested in joining in, please make a visit to the residents’ forum and see what you can do to take part, even if it’s just a case of bringing yourself along to join in!
Ivan Harbour from architects RSH+P, designers of the Oxley Woods housing we all know and love, has written an in depth, interesting, and somewhat encouraging letter to all concerned with the future of Oxley Woods. The letter is addressed to residents, but contains information and points of view I am sure will be of interest to many.
The letter, in its original PDF format is attached to this post. Ivan Harbour Letter to Oxley Woods Residents
Well, Oxley Park seems to be one of the frostier spots in and around Milton Keynes. So we’ve been out playing!
Rather than talk about what fun we had, how the houses look great against the white snow, and what amazing views we have a very short walk from our front doors, I thought I’d just post up some more photos. A picture’s worth a thousand words after all.
I know that for some Milton Keynes has a reputation as a concrete jungle. Just roads and a glass shopping centre. And this really couldn’t be much further from the truth.
I also know that the Oxley Woods development, despite its name, can appear quite “cold” to some in its design. But one of the reasons we moved here is the proximity to wildlife and nature, and with this cold snap we’re in, we took a very short walk to one of the local woods.
Here’s a few photos we took of the local area in the cold. Hope you like them!
So there you have it, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas in the cold. Perhaps not quite what you might expect? Unless you’re local, and you know what’s on our doorsteps!
Last night was Halloween. Some people really, really hate Halloween. But me, I love it!
Trick or Treat is often a controversial subject, but I love that too, and our kids (now seven and two) went on the rounds last night (with adult supervision), had a fantastic time, and managed to return with a booty of sweets and cakes that’ll last them through Christmas!
But we have a rule when it comes to raiding the neighbours for goodies, and it’s a fairly simple one. If you’ve got decorations up, or a pumpkin out, then expect a knock. If not, we’ll pass you by.
As much as I enjoy the dressing up, the going out "late at night" for the children, and all the spooky fun that goes with it, I do realise it’s not for everyone. I think it’s important to teach that respect to the kids as well.
I know some people consider trick or treat glorified begging. Or at least, that’s the reason they say they don’t like it. But it’s not. I think it’s actually a nice, sharing thing, a neighbourly thing, a fun thing!
We didn’t get many callers this year, I felt a little disappointed (even though we still ran out of supplies with the last callers!), but for all the naysayers, I really hope trick or treat goes from strength to strength, and more people get in the party spirit.
There aren’t enough reasons for neighbourhoods to join together in a bit of fun, and Halloween, if you respect the wishes of those who don’t want to partake, is a brilliant excuse to get out there, meet some people, and share some little gifts with each other’s kids (big ones included).
Spooktacular!
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