Plans for a village sign are finally moving forward in Syleham, with a plan to place it outside the village hall next year. A mock design featuring a windmill has already been created , with the official sign set to be carved from oak. It will be the first time in its history that Syleham has had a village sign. Malcolm Flounders, chairman of Syleham Parish Council, said: “The sign will cost around £4,000 in total and will feature the windmill which blew down in 1978, but is still very much a part of our history. “It will be carved by Nigel Hillard, with some information added to the post or p…