LOCAL HOUSEBUILDER COOKS UP A TREAT FOR GEORGE GRENVILLE ACADEMY

Local housebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes, who is building its St Rumbold’s Fields development on Tingewick Road in Buckingham, has funded the renovation of George Grenville Academy’s kitchen following the school’s appeal for donations. Thanks to the donation, the old kitchen has been completely transformed allowing for cooking lessons to take place across all year groups in the school.

The renovations started in April and were completed earlier this month. It involved designing and fitting a brand new kitchen and appliances, re-decorating internally, installing new flooring as well as the installation of new plumbing pipes and electrical points.

Emma Killick, Headteacher at George Grenville Academy, commented: “We are so grateful to Barratt David Wilson North Thames for its generosity. The team really went above and beyond to complete our kitchen renovations. The kitchen is essential to teaching a well-rounded design and technology curriculum so this new lease of life and more efficient design will really make a huge difference to the staff and pupils. We can even run after school cooking clubs!”

Karly Williams, Sales and Marketing Director at Barratt David Wilson North Thames, commented: “After hearing that the school were looking to renovate its kitchen, we were more than happy to fund the project. We have a strong relationship with the school and are proud to continue to work together and support the communities in which we build.”

Barratt David Wilson North Thames is currently building its St Rumbold’s Fields development less than a mile from George Grenville Academy, where a collection of one, three and four bedroom homes are available.

Prices start from £319,995 for a three-bedroom home. A selected number of new homes benefit from the new Help to Buy scheme available exclusively to first time buyers, whilst those looking to upsize have the option to Part Exchange.