Appeal To Help Fleckney Flood Victims Raises Over £1,700 In A Day

A crowdfunding appeal launched to help those affected by flooding in Fleckney has raised over £1,700 in just a day.

Water entered a number of properties including the village hall, wrecking equipment belonging to some of the groups who meet there.

The on-line appeal was set-up yesterday by the organiser of the Fleckney Festival and has so far received donations from nearly 100 people.

Many residents say Tuesday’s flooding was the worst they have seen and some say recent new housing developments built on fields in the village contributed to it.

Chloe Kempster has a workshop in the back garden of her home on Main Street which flooded with deep water when a near-by brook overflowed (video above)

Luckily the water did not enter the house, which is slightly raised.

The furniture designer, who regularly appears on TV show Money For Nothing, waded through the water to save priceless items from inside and told HFM she fears the building of new homes has impacted drainage in the area: