FISHING IN MILTON KEYNES

05/02/2026

🚨 Bletchley & Newton Longville — Time to Speak Up! 🚨

East West Rail is proposing a huge Train Maintenance Depot on greenfield land west of Whaddon Road, right between our villages. This site would run 24/7, servicing a fleet of trains and bringing major disruption to our rural area.

❗ Why Residents Are Concerned

🌳 Greenfield land at risk — a large industrial depot in the wrong place

🔊 24/7 noise & light pollution affecting homes, wildlife, and wellbeing

🚛 Increased traffic & congestion on already pressured local roads

🕵️‍♂️ Minimal consultation — councils and our MP were informed only one day before the announcement

😡 Residents feel blindsided by the lack of transparency and community engagement

💬 Progress is welcome — but not like this
We’re not anti‑rail, and we’re not anti‑development. But placing a major industrial depot right next to our villages is the wrong choice when better, less damaging alternatives exist.

📝 Make Your Voice Heard
The planning and consultation process is open — and every objection counts.
Let’s stand together to protect our countryside, our homes, and our community.

03/02/2026

Wetland Arc Launch & Current Water Conditions

Wetland Arc Project Officially Underway

The biggest local development is the formal kickoff of the Wetland Arc project, a two‑year masterplan led by The Parks Trust. The initiative spans 355 hectares of wetlands, lakes, and floodplain meadows along the northern edge of Milton Keynes, including Stony Stratford Nature Reserve, Ouse Valley Park, Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve, Stanton Low, and Linford Lakes.

The project has been kickstarted with a £213,000 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant, supporting habitat improvements, access upgrades, and long‑term planning for nature recovery.

Floodplain Reality:
A Transformed Landscape
Last week’s ice has disappeared, but the heavy rainfall has dramatically reshaped the floodplain.
- The River Great Ouse is running unusually high and fast, pushing water deep into surrounding meadows.
- Ground conditions are unstable, with familiar paths and banks now underwater or softened by saturation.

And occasionally the Lake and River Merge
An unusual hydrological moment is unfolding: Bradwell Lake has nearly connected with the River Great Ouse due to the sheer volume of water.
When stillwater and river systems temporarily merge, they create a super‑habitat, allowing fish to move between slow and fast water, creating an ecologically rich event.

Anglers:
Extreme Caution Advised
If you’re fishing the margins:
- Traditional banks may be submerged.
- The apparent water’s edge may sit over soft, newly saturated ground.
- Test every step — the ground can give way unexpectedly.

picture credit The Parks Trust

03/02/2026

who wants this again? it was brilliant last year

Right then… Who’s Ready For Drum & Bass On The Bike 2026?!

Comment below the Country, City or Town that you would like us to visit!

20/12/2025

Hey everyone! We need to talk about what’s happening behind Deanshanger Road. Most of us know The Parks Trust as the "moral guardian" of our green spaces—the charity set up to protect Milton Keynes from urban sprawl.
​But right now, that guardian is acting like a developer. They’ve submitted plans for 220 houses on the beautiful farmland bordering Old Stratford and Passenham. 🏘️🚫
​This isn't just "empty land." This is our heritage. 🏛️ THE LOST TEMPLE OF PASSENHAM
Did you know this land is a historical goldmine?

​The Roman Secret: In 1789, the famous "Stony Stratford Hoard" (silver and gold plaques dedicated to the God Mars) was found right in this immediate area. Archaeologists believe a Lost Roman Temple is still buried nearby—potentially right where these houses are planned! 🛡️
​The King’s Camp: In 921 AD, King Edward the Elder (son of Alfred the Great) camped his army at Passenham to fight the Danes. ⚔️
​The "War Cemetery": Excavations near the church previously found 400 skeletons believed to be Saxon soldiers. This land is sacred.

​🌊 THE FLOOD RISK IS REAL
​We’ve all seen the Ouse Valley under water recently. 🌧️
This field acts as a natural sponge for the area. Concreting over 10.5 hectares of soil will send all that water downstream. If you live in Stony Stratford or near the river, this development directly increases your risk of flooding.
​🛑 THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST
​It feels wrong, doesn't it? A green charity leading the charge to destroy green space. While the Trust pushes for 220 homes, residents say they are being "aggressive" over garden boundaries people have looked after for 30 years.
​We cannot let this be a "done deal."

​

07/12/2025

Offline Music Player REFORGED

Music without boundaries. Audio without the signal.

Choonz is the ultimate offline audio companion designed for runners, hikers, music lovers, and anyone who wants to disconnect without losing their soundtrack.

01/12/2025

This app looks cool , and its great if you've got no Internet signal (work in progress)

🎧Level Up Your Audio Experience!

​Forget old players—Choonz is here to redefine your local digital music and creation tools. It's now live as a Progressive Web App (PWA) at choonzapp.com.

​✨ Why You'll Love Choonz:

​🎨 Dynamic Visuals: Experience our "Dawn to Dusk" theming and 8 professional, real-time music visualizers (Waveform Tunnel, Neon Wave, etc.).
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​📱 Future Goal: We're working on a mobile app for 100% Offline Power (perfect for hikers & runners!).
​Stop streaming, start owning your audio!
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25/11/2025

Checkout this Nature App also built in Milton Keynes Natural Ai

24/11/2025

We’re celebrating which runs from 22-30 November!

We care for millions of trees across Milton Keynes, and we plant thousands more every year to enhance the city’s parks and green spaces.

Keep an eye on our social media pages this week for ways to improve your knowledge and appreciation of trees 🌳

21/11/2025

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