http://www.rdpe.org.uk/projects en http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1622 The 12th century Denny Abbey and related attraction, the Museum of Cambridgeshire Farming & Village Life, wanted to capitalise on their steadily increasing visitor numbers by enlarging the existing small childrens play area. A grant of almost 7,000 was provided to enhance and equip this area and promote this new feature. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:19:39 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1622 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1624 Denver Windmill operates as a commercial flour producing business and a visitor attraction. A grant of over 16,000 was awarded to develop the all year round viability of the business and address seasonal trading fluctuations. The money will help provide equipment for spelt cleaning and de hulling, a new bakery, an increased capacity packing room, a kitchen/training room for courses and web site development for increased on line sales. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:14:37 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1624 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1623 This third generation 800 acre farming business grows combinable crops along with potatoes, onions and sugar beet. They were awarded a grant of over 25,000 to build a small water storage reservoir on a 10 acre site. The water would also be available to other farmers and would increase the bio diversity of this poor 'skirt' land. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:04:32 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1623 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1621 Westfield farm's existing 1980 s grader was unable to provide the required capacity and accuracy of operation. Fens Adventurers helped fund a high capacity mobile grader and two extra grading screens. This allowed Westfield Farms to expand their growing area and also offer a grading service to neighbouring farms. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:25:07 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1621 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1620 Newling Fruit Growers has 185 acres of pears, apples and plums. The project involves extending the current packing facility and replacing the grading and bagging equipment with a large, high tech and more efficient system. This will enable the business to meet the increased crop yields from recently planted orchards and demand from other local producers. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:18:30 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1620 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1619 Ring Track specialise in the supply of tracking devices, mainly to the plant hire and equipment market, that are aimed specifically at the recovery of stolen assets. A grant of over 10,000 was awarded to design and launch an innovative device to 'future proof' the business and respond to recessionary pressures. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:10:25 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1619 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1618 This fledgling business needed to improve their existing business premises and purchase more specialist equipment in order to employ staff. This meant that they could cater for the growing demand for their premium product range. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:57:50 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1618 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1617 The old village hall in Black Horse Drove had fallen into disuse because it lacked up-to-date facilities. The Centre Management Committee had already gained funding for the halls refurbishment from Littleport Parish Council but also needed to re-equip it. Fens Adventurers provided a grant of over 7,000 to help complete the refit. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:50:29 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1617 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1616 Britpark Leisure Ltd started in 2001 by converting factory units in Guyhirn into a children s play centre. Over the years the company expanded further with the introduction of an eight lane ten pin bowling centre and the purchase of another play centre in Ipswich. The company wanted to capitalise on the popularity of lazer tag with the teenage market and received a grant of almost 19,000 to help access this important new market by converting a unit on their current site into a state of the art lazer tag arena. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:46:34 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1616 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1615 Fields End Water, a four star rated, adults only caravan park & fishery is a recently established business with 33 pitches set around two fishing lakes and a small shop. In order to cater for the steadily increasing demand for pitches planning consent was obtained for an additional eighteen hard standing areas. The project was completed in May 2011 and involved the construction of the hard standing areas, installation of electric and water points for the caravans, low level lighting, upgrading of toilet facilities and a new access road to the site. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:41:13 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1615 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1614 A cooperative of Norfolk County Council tenant farmers wished to implement a system to condition, dry, clean and process combinable crops, principally wheat, to allow access to premium markets and reduce weather related loss of quality. A grant of over 23,000 was offered to refurbish and upgrade an existing building and install specialist machinery. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:36:17 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1614 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1613 The Ramsey Abbey Walled Kitchen Garden Trust had restored an abandoned and very overgrown Grade Two listed garden, formerly belonging to the Abbey, which was opened to the public for the first time in 2010. A small grant of just over 3,000 was used to provide an entry kiosk with information and items for sale for visitors along with two gazebos which could be easily erected for special events. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:25:17 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1613 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1612 The new building will help improve profitability by extending the season and range of crops for sale through retail multiples by having improved storage, handling and packaging facilities.The cold-store will see a significant extension for selling celery and lettuce. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:33 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1612 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1610 Due to the demand for Watergull Orchards 20 varieties of premium apple juice a faster, more efficient press and bottling plant was required. A grant of over 31,000 was provided which also allowed Watergull Orchards to access the lucrative cider market. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:08:04 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1610 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1609 Kickstart, a charity which offered mopeds to recently employed jobseekers, wanted to expand their geographical coverage into Cambridgeshire. A grant of over 36,000 was provided to fund the purchase of a large number of mopeds to enable the recently employed to reach their work place. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:50 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1609 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1608 Wicken Fen is Britains oldest nature reserve, and is a resource of international significance. The National Trust, custodians of the reserve, wanted to encourage sustainable and environmentally friendly cycling access to all parts of this large reserve. A grant of just under 20,000 was provided to help fund the construction of an oak framed cycle hire building and twenty cycle parking hoops. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:49:09 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1608 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1607 The applicant wished to pursue a career in 'country catering' and needed to create and equip a small kitchen area in an exisiting building. A grant of just over 11,000 was offered to help launch this small rural business. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:32:02 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1607 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1606 The Fens Adventurers have supported the expansion of the Kingsfield pre-school, a Sure Start provider at Kingsfield Primary School in Chatteris. The former setting was only capable of supporting 26 children and is located in a high demand catchment area with demographic profiles predicting a considerable growth in demand.The Local Action Group invested 47,086 towards the construction of a new 182 square metre purpose built childcare facility (total cost 136,203) with capacity for 56 children. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:22:10 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1606 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1605 An existing self catering lodge in the grounds of Nene House had a 90% occupancy rate and a grant of just over 19,000 was provided to help provide similiar accommodation as it is recognised that there is a shortage of tourist facilities in the area. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:07:35 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1605 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1604 The applicant wished to develop a series of specialist e-magazines to attract advertising and a small grant of just over 4000 was provided to help develop the web site and market the e-magazines. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:58:52 +0000 http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/projects/project-detail?project=1604