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Your Community Matters…. Your Priorities in Action!
Your Community Matters…. Your Priorities in Action! 8000 4500 Liz Matthews
Your Community Matters…. Your Priorities in Action!
In 2022, we embarked on a comprehensive consultation to understand our community’s priorities. Now, we’re checking in to share our progress and seek your feedback on how we’re doing.
Your Top Priorities
– A clean and tidy place: Clean streets and well-maintained open spaces
– A kind and caring place: Fostering a supportive community environment
– A green and sustainable place: Promoting eco-friendly initiatives
– A safe and friendly place: Ensuring security and fostering positive relationships
How Are We Doing?
We’ve been working hard to address these priorities, and now we want to hear from you. Are we on the right track? Have your priorities changed?
Review Our Progress: Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing detailed updates on each priority area.
Share Your Thoughts: Click here: https://haydonwick.gov.uk/community-matters-survey-2024/ to complete our short survey. Let us know if we’re meeting your expectations and if your priorities remain the same.
Spread the Word: Encourage your neighbours and friends to participate in this feedback process.
Your continued engagement is crucial in ensuring we’re delivering on what matters most to you. Help us develop a Haydon Wick we can all be proud of!
Together, let’s create a safe, clean, green, and caring Haydon Wick – your feedback matters!

NHS Vitamin Distribution Point
NHS Vitamin Distribution Point 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

Haydon Wick Parish Council is now a NHS vitamin distribution point. Call into the Parish offices to collect your vitamins.

What is Healthy Start?
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. Apply online at www.healthystart.nhs.uk.
If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops. We’ll add your benefit onto this card every 4 weeks.

You can use your card to buy:
plain liquid cow’s milk
fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and vegetables
fresh, dried, and tinned pulses
infant formula milk based on cow’s milk

You can also use your card to collect:
Healthy Start vitamins – these support you during pregnancy and breastfeeding
vitamin drops for babies and young children – these are suitable from birth to 4 years old.

For more details contact Jackie on 01793 722446.

Cycle Track Closure Notice
Cycle Track Closure Notice 2333 1750 Liz Matthews
NOTICE OF HIGHWAY WORKS
Swindon Borough Council
RE: Essential Cycle Track Repairs – Orchid Close to Pond Street
We hereby notify residents of upcoming maintenance works to the cycle track between Orchid Close and Pond Street.
The Council will be undertaking essential repairs to improve sections of the cycle track, extending its lifespan and providing a safer, enhanced surface for all users.
DURATION OF WORKS
• Commencement: Thursday 21st November 2024
• Duration: 2 working days
• Working hours: 07:30 – 18:00
Please note that works may extend beyond the planned duration due to adverse weather conditions, equipment issues, or if additional repairs are identified during the process.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
For public safety, a full closure of this section of cycle track will be implemented for the duration of the works. A signed diversion route will be in place.
ADVANCE NOTICE
The appointed contractor will install notification signs prior to works commencing. Should any delays occur, these signs will be updated with revised dates accordingly.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience while we carry out these essential improvements to Swindon’s highway network.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For enquiries prior to works commencing, please contact: NTo2@swindon.gov.uk
For on-site queries during works, please speak to site personnel who will direct you to the appropriate person.
Strategic Development
Swindon Borough Council

Youth Christmas Party
Youth Christmas Party 2333 1750 Liz Matthews
Children aged 4-9, are invited to a RAZAMATAZZ Christmas party! 🎉 🎄✨
Join us on Monday, December 23rd from 4-6 PM at the GLL Haydon Centre Sports Hall for:
– An exciting RAZAMATAZZ Christmas show
– Festive games and competitions
– Awesome prizes to be won
– A yummy goody bag of treats
This is a FREE event for children living in the Haydon Wick Parish and booking is essential, so don’t miss out! Sign up now to secure your spot.
Make magical memories this holiday season – we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💫
Sign up here and we’ll be in touch soon!

The Making of the Haydon Wick Parish Remembrance Display
The Making of the Haydon Wick Parish Remembrance Display 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

A True Community Effort

It was a real team event, coming together to create this year’s poignant remembrance display for our parish. The initial inspiration came from Laura, who had the wonderful idea to use recycled plastic bottles to craft beautiful poppies.

Jackie was tasked with bringing this vision to life, and what an incredible job she did. Hundreds of plastic bottles were collected, generously donated by members of our Haydon Wick community. Cllrs Vinay Manro, Leanne Stevenson and Ellen Baker-Walker rolled up their sleeves to support the office team, carefully cutting, shaping and drilling the bottle bases in preparation for painting.

With the poppies all ready, the next step was the display itself. Cllrs Roy Worman, Richard Hailstone and Ellen Baker-Walker, along with some wonderfully helpful parishioners, worked tirelessly to drag out the camo nets and meticulously attach each handmade poppy. The end result is a breath-taking tribute, created with the utmost respect for the brave men, women and animals who have defended, and continue to defend, our freedoms. A huge thank you to 162 Regiment RLC Army Reserve Centre for their kind loan of the camo net, which helped to make this display possible.

This was a true community effort, with so many members of the Haydon Wick Parish coming together to honour the service and sacrifice of those who have gone before us. It’s a powerful reminder of the strength and compassion that exists within our local area.

We welcome you all to join us for the upcoming Remembrance Services, where we will gather as a community to pay our respects:

  • Sunday 10th November, 10.30am – Wreath laying at the Swindon Cenotaph, Regent Circus
  • Sunday 10th November, 11.00am – Wreath laying near the Play Area on Havisham Drive (SN25 1TX)
  • Monday 11th November, 11.00am – Wreath laying at the Parish Council Offices (Tommy Figure), Thames Avenue

Remembrance Services offer the community a chance to gather and honour the brave men, women, and animals who have defended, and continue to defend, our freedoms. Everyone is welcome to attend these events to commemorate this important occasion.

A Fun Filled October Half Term
A Fun Filled October Half Term 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

Young minds and active bodies were energized during our action-packed Half Term Halloween events, where sports, science, and creativity combined to create an unforgettable experience for local children. Over four exciting days, our community came together for a celebration that proved learning and staying active can be frighteningly fun!

Day 1: Hi-Impact Multi Sports Kick off

The week burst into action with our Hi-Impact Multi Sports session, where young participants channeled their energy into an afternoon of fitness and fun. Children enjoyed a dynamic mix of activities designed to get hearts pumping and faces smiling, setting an energetic tone for the days ahead.

Day 2: Sublime Science Spooktacular

The excitement continued as our Sublime Science Halloween Party transformed curious kids into passionate young scientists. The air crackled with excitement as children explored various hands-on experiments:

Electric Currents: Children discovered the fascinating world of electricity, safely exploring how circuits work
Wacky Experiments: From creating instant snow to challenging gravity, these demonstrations left everyone amazed
Sound Investigations: Young scientists unravelled the mysteries of vibrations and sound waves
Chemical Lemonade: Science took a tasty turn as participants mixed up their own refreshing concoctions
Slime Time: No modern science party would be complete without this crowd favourite!

To continue the scientific journey at home, each participant left with delicious chocolate treats and experiment-packed books – much to their delight (and perhaps their parents’ amusing concern)!

Day 3: Crafty Halloween Creations

The third day unleashed our visitors’ creative spirits through a variety of spooky crafting activities:

Biscuit Decorating: Sweet treats transformed into edible Halloween masterpieces
Trick-or-Treat Bag Design: Young artists personalized their candy-collecting gear
Monster Hairband Creation: Fashion met fright as children crafted unique Halloween accessories

Day 4: Grand Finale – Sk8Jam Thrills and Soft Play Smiles!

The half-term activities concluded with an exciting split event that catered to all ages:

Sk8Jam at the Skate Park
The ATBShop Sk8Jam proved to be an incredible success, featuring:
* Professional skating instruction
* Fun-filled games and competitions
* Expert guidance from the ATBShop team
* An atmosphere buzzing with excitement and achievement

Soft Play Paradise
While the older kids were mastering their skating skills, our youngest community members enjoyed:
* Engaging soft play activities
* Creative coloring sessions
* A gentle, joy-filled environment perfect for little ones

Special thanks to ATBShop and all our volunteers who made these half-term events such a tremendous success.

Memory Café – Disco Through The Decades
Memory Café – Disco Through The Decades 2333 1750 Liz Matthews
🕺💃 Blast from the Past: Disco Memories Delight! 🎶✨
 
Haydon Wick Parish Council Memory Café teamed up with Pinetrees Memory Café and Highworth Forget-me-not Café for an absolutely GROOVY afternoon of musical memories!
 
Our residents took a musical journey through the decades, dancing from the 60s right through to the 90s. But let’s talk about the FOOD – oh, the glorious 70s cuisine! 🍽️
 
Highlights included:
Jo’s adorable blancmange rabbit shapes 🐰
Cheese and pickled onions on sticks 🧀
Bacon Frazzles 🥓
Ice-cold Tizer to wash it all down 🥤
 
Residents from across Swindon came together, reminiscing about the good old days and creating brand new memories. Groovy times were had by all!
 
Thank you Debs @PinetreesMemoryCafe for including us in your amazing event!
 
If you’d like to find out more about the Memory Café, contact the Memory Café Co-ordinator, Jo on memorycafe@haydonwick.gov.uk or 01793 722446 or visit our website at: https://haydonwick.gov.uk/memory-cafe/

Diwali Hindu Festival of Lights, 26th October
Diwali Hindu Festival of Lights, 26th October 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

DIWALI CELEBRATIONS ✨

Our Parish Council Offices burst into life with the most magical Diwali transformation ever! 🎨 The colours were INCREDIBLE! The entire building was adorned with vibrant decorations, twinkling lights, and beautiful traditional ornaments that transformed our everyday workspace into a spectacular festival venue.

The celebration, led by Cllr Omkar Munagala, saw many activities including:
• Creative souls crafted stunning rangoli patterns, bringing ancient art forms to life with colorful powders and intricate designs
• Beautiful handmade lanterns took shape under skilled hands, each one unique and glowing with warmth
• Traditional dancers shared amazing performances, filling the space with graceful movements and rhythmic energy
• Mouthwatering Indian delicacies filled the air with irresistible aromas, from crispy samosas and flavourful curries to sweet treats that delighted everyone’s taste buds

The community came together in a wonderful display of cultural sharing, with both young and old participating in the festivities. Many tried their hand at rangoli for the first time, while others observed the religious ceremony.

✨ The afternoon concluded in true festive spirit as everyone gathered outside with sparklers. The sparklers created magical patterns in the darkness, perfectly capturing the joy and light that Diwali represents. ✨

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in this spectacular celebration of the Festival of Lights. 🪔

 

Celebrating 10 Years of Dedicated Service – Congratulations, Laura Cutter!
Celebrating 10 Years of Dedicated Service – Congratulations, Laura Cutter! 2560 1920 Liz Matthews

Today, we are thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone – 10 years of dedicated service from our very own Laura, Deputy Clerk and Services Manager. Laura’s journey with the parish council began a decade ago when she first joined us as an Administrative Assistant.

Over the years, Laura has navigated the ever-changing work landscape, growing and evolving in her role. She is now an indispensable team player, bringing her wealth of knowledge and unwavering support to both the Parks and Open Spaces team as well as the Community Development team.

As Deputy Clerk, Laura’s contributions have been invaluable. Her sharp attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills, and deep understanding of the Council’s service operations have been instrumental in driving our success.

Laura is widely respected by her colleagues and councillors alike. Her warm demeanour, collaborative spirit, and genuine care for the community make her a true asset to our team. Laura is always willing to go the extra mile, offering a listening ear and a steadfast support system to her peers.

Congratulations, Laura! Here’s to 10 incredible years, and to many more to come.

 

Memory Café & Over 60’s Barn Dance
Memory Café & Over 60’s Barn Dance 2333 1750 Liz Matthews
🎉 Get ready to kick your heels up at our Memory Café & Over 60’s Barn Dance! 💃🕺🌭
Join us for a lively afternoon as the Black Velvet Ceilidh Band fills the GLL Haydon Centre Sports Hall with toe-tapping tunes! 🎻🎵
📅 When: 15th November ’24
⏰ Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Where: GLL Haydon Centre Sports Hall (SN25 1QQ)
💷 Ticket Price: £12
Dust off your cowboy boots and don your best western wear – it’s time to dress to impress! 👢🤠
Never tried barn dancing before? No worries! Our friendly caller will guide you through every step, ensuring everyone can join in the fun! 🕺💃
Feeling peckish after all that dancing? We’ve got you covered! 🍔
Enjoy hot refreshments including delicious hot dogs, burgers, and more to keep your energy up!
Don’t miss out on this afternoon of music, laughter, tasty treats, and community spirit. It’s going to be a whirl of excitement!
To book your spot or for more information, contact Memory Café Co-ordinator Jo:
📧 memorycafe@haydonwick.gov.uk
📞 01793 722446

Giddy up and join us for a knee-slappin’, belly-fillin’ good time! 🤠🎊🌭🍔

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