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Annual Parish Meeting and Community Networking Event
Annual Parish Meeting and Community Networking Event 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

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Come along to the Annual Parish Meeting and Networking event on Tuesday 29th April 2025 6.15pm – 8.15pm in GLL Haydon Centre, SN25 1QQ

Join us for our Annual Parish Meeting featuring special guest speaker Philip Wilkinson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon!
 
✅ Receive updates from your Gold Award-winning Parish Council
✅ Network with community groups that help Haydon Wick thrive
✅ Learn about local initiatives and accomplishments
✅ Opportunity to ask the Police Commissioner questions about local policing
 
This is your chance to celebrate our parish achievements, connect with neighbours, and engage with the organisations that make Haydon Wick such a desirable place to live and work.

Public Notice
Public Notice 2560 1440 Liz Matthews

On Behalf of National Highways: Cyclic Maintenance on A419/A417

Essential maintenance on the A419/A417.

Includes grass cutting, cleaning drains, and managing vegetation.

When: Night closures from 8pm to 6am between May 1st – May 30th.

Signs will guide drivers around closed areas. Local residents may hear some noise during work hours.

More information can be found here

Notice of Casual Vacancy
Notice of Casual Vacancy 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

Notice of Casual Vacancy
PARISH OF HAYDON WICK (HAYDON WICK WARD)

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council following the resignation of Councillor Ellen Baker-Walker on 2nd April 2025.

Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies.

The rule allows for ten local government electors for the Haydon Wick Parish (Haydon Wick Ward) to request the Returning Officer to hold an election to fill the vacancy. That request must be made within fourteen days excluding dies non. The fourteen-day notice period ends on 14th May 2025. Requests must be made in writing to Returning Officer, Electoral Services, Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon Borough Council, SN1 2JH.

If a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer, by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy.

If a request to hold an election is not received during the permitted time period Rule 5(5) of the above rules will apply. The Parish Council must, as soon as practicable after the expiry of the fourteen-day period, co-opt a person to fill the vacancy.

This notice is dated 23rd day of April 2025.

GEORGINA MORGAN-DENN
CHIEF OFFICER/CLERK TO THE COUNCIL
HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL

 

VE Day Celebrations at Mouldon Hill Country Park
VE Day Celebrations at Mouldon Hill Country Park 1080 1146 Liz Matthews
Join us for a Nostalgic VE Day Family Picnic! 🎉
Step back in time Saturday, 10th May (12-3pm) at Mouldon Hill Country Park for a community celebration to remember!
Bring your picnic, chairs, and rugs as we come together to honour this historic day in style. Enjoy the soothing melodies of Swindon Brass as they transport us back to the 1940s with their nostalgic tunes.
Whether you want to participate in our fun outdoor games or simply relax on your picnic blanket with an ice cream soaking in the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Make a day of it by taking a ride on a vintage train between Mouldon Hill Country Park and Swindon & Cricklade Railway stations.
👗 Dust off your 1940s fashion and join the fun!
📍 Mouldon Hill Country Park & Swindon & Cricklade Railway
⏰ Saturday, May 10th, 12-3pm
🚗 Limited parking – why not embrace the day fully by leaving your car behind?
Want to get involved? We’re looking for community groups and schools to help decorate, local entertainers, and wartime memorabilia for our display.
Contact Liz for more details: marketing@haydonwick.gov.uk or 01793 722446

Easter Colouring Competition Winners
Easter Colouring Competition Winners 1920 2560 Liz Matthews
Congratulations to our amazing Easter Egg Colouring Competition winners, some of who collected their chocolaty prizes today 🎨 🐰 🍫
We’re absolutely blown away by everyone’s creativity – from intricate patterns to magical rabbits and stunning collages, each entry brought something special to the competition. The variety and imagination on display was truly impressive.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and put such wonderful effort into their creations. You made our Easter celebrations even more colourful and fun.
Looking forward to seeing what you’ll create in our next competition!

Mental Health Awareness Week – Parish-Wide Litter Picking Event
Mental Health Awareness Week – Parish-Wide Litter Picking Event 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

🌿 Saturday, 17th May – Parish-Wide Litter Picking Event 🌿

Mental Health Awareness Week Special: Connecting Community, Nature, and Wellbeing

Our community is coming together to make a difference – not just for our environment, but for our mental health and social connections! This litter picking event is more than just a clean-up; it’s an opportunity to boost your wellbeing, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with neighbours.

Why Participate?

  • Nature’s Therapy: Spending time outdoors has proven mental health benefits
  • Social Connection: Chat, laugh, and work together with local residents
  • Physical Activity: Light exercise in the fresh air
  • Community Pride: Make a tangible difference in our parish

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, 17th May
  • Time: 10:00 AM – Start of litter picking
  • Areas Covered:
    • Abbey Meads – Meeting point: Catherine Wayte Primary School (Led by Cllr John Jackson)
    • Haydon Wick – Meeting point: Fox & Hounds Pub Car Park (Led by Cllr Leigh Jackson)
    • Greenmeadow – Meeting Point: Shield & Dagger Pub Car Park (led by Cllr Omkar Munagala
    • Oakhurst – Oakhurst School Parking area (Led by Cllr Rebecca Ross)
    • Haydon End/Taw Hill meeting point: Tawny Owl Pub Car Park (Led by Cllrs Bose Patrick-Okoh and Ayo Jimmy 

What to Bring:

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • High-visibility vest, Licker Pickers (if you have one) otherwise these will be provided
  • A friendly smile and open mind! 🌍

Small actions can have big impacts – on our environment, our community, and our mental wellbeing. Let’s make a difference together!

Mental Health Awareness Week – The Power of Community
Mental Health Awareness Week – The Power of Community 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

This Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May), we’re celebrating the incredible power of COMMUNITY! 💖

🗓️ Join Us: Sunday, 18th May
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Orbital Shopping Centre

Feeling alone? You’re not. Come connect with:
• Local Councillors
• Wiltshire Police
• Kelly Foundation
• Wiltshire Fire Brigade

Together, we’re stronger. Together, we heal. Together, we support.

Strong communities remind us that:
• We belong
• We are supported
• We are never alone

Your mental health matters. Your story matters. YOU matter.

For more information contact Cllr Leanne Stevenson at: leannestevenson@haydonwick.gov.uk

Egg-cellent Easter Youth Events & Activities
Egg-cellent Easter Youth Events & Activities 2560 1920 Liz Matthews

Haydon Wick Parish Council Easter Youth Events Round-Up

What a hoppin’ good time we’ve had this Easter season at Haydon Wick! Our youth events brought smiles, creativity, and chocolate to over 300 children across the parish. Here’s a look at all the egg-citing activities we hosted:

🥚 Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza Our first event saw over 130 chocolate eggs hidden across King George V Play Park and Queen Elizabeth Drive Play Area. Perfect weather complemented the excitement as children raced in egg and spoon competitions, snapped photos with the Easter Bunny, and even challenged our hopping friend to a football match! Special thanks to our generous councillors for donating some of those delicious eggs.

🎨 Luna Play Park BIG ART Event Creativity flourished as families used unconventional painting tools like sponges, sticks, and cotton buds to create colourful masterpieces! From bugs and flowers to Spiderman, our budding artists transformed recycled event banners into an outdoor gallery that will remain on display until the end of the Easter holiday.

🐰 Easter Crafts Session Our craft sessions were so popular we added an extra one! Families worked together creating bouncy bunnies, wooden spoon characters, and adorable plate-and-cup chicks (all with googly eyes, of course!). The Easter Bunny even made a special appearance to check out the creative fun.

🍫 Chocolaty Finale We wrapped up our Easter celebrations with delicious edible creations! Children made Easter wreaths with pretzels, decorated cake pops, and created crazy chick biscuits. Everyone left with their chocolate goodies to enjoy (or share, if they made it home!).

A heartfelt thank you to Councillors Jackson, Manro, Park and Stevenson for their wonderful support throughout our Easter activities. Stay tuned for more half-term fun coming in May!

Memorial Tree for Megan
Memorial Tree for Megan 2048 1536 Liz Matthews
Haydon Wick Parish Council was honoured to support the planting of a cherry tree in memory of Megan on the green at Stardust Crescent.
Megan was a bright, kind, and courageous young woman who grew up in Oakhurst and was deeply loved by her family. She tragically passed away at the age of 21 after a long and difficult battle with her mental health.
The tree will serve as a lasting and meaningful way to remember Megan and bring a moment of reflection, hope, and beauty to the local community each year.
While speaking with Fraser and Dawn, Cllr Vinay Manro took time to understand more about Megan’s journey and the importance of improving mental health support across our communities.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please know that help is available. The Kelly Foundation is a local charity offering confidential support and guidance: www.kellyfoundation.co.uk

Memory Cafe – Fish ‘n’ Chips Friday Success
Memory Cafe – Fish ‘n’ Chips Friday Success 2560 1919 Liz Matthews
Fish ‘n’ Chips Friday Success! 🐟🍟
Nothing beats the community spirit of Fish n Chip Friday. The amazing aroma from @fishandchipsonthamesavenue filled the air while Mitch Coleman absolutely smashed his performance of all our old favourites!
It was heart warming to see everyone singing along and making memories. These events truly show what our community is all about – good food, great music, and even better company!
For more details of these types of events contact Memory Café & Community Co-ordinator Jo at: memorycafe@haydonwick.gov.uk, or call us on: 01793 722446

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