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Re-Discover Your Community in 20-Days – Pop in & Paint – FREE Pebble Painting
Re-Discover Your Community in 20-Days – Pop in & Paint – FREE Pebble Painting 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

🎨 Pop in and Paint Pebbles this Friday! 🖌️🪨

Ready to rock some art? Join us for some pebble painting fun! 🗿✨

  • Create a beautiful bug 🐞
  • Go dotty with abstract pebble art 🟣🟠🟢

No need to register – just bring your creativity! 🌈

We can’t wait to see your masterpieces! 👋😊

📅 The details:

FREE Pebble Painting at Haydon Wick Parish Council Office, Thames Avenue, SN25 1QQ

  • Fri. 2nd August, 10am-12pm 🗓️

🌟 Stay Tuned: More exciting events on the way!

Check our 20 day programme here: Re-Discover Your Community in 20-days

 

🏅 Explorer’s Reward: Prizes for our most adventurous community members!

🔍 Daily Discovery: What hidden gem will you uncover in Haydon Wick today?

Let’s re-discover our community together! 🤗

Re-Discover Your Community in 20-Days – Olympic Themed Events
Re-Discover Your Community in 20-Days – Olympic Themed Events 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

🚀 Exciting News: “Re-Discover Your Community in 20 Days” Challenge!

As a celebration of the 2024 Paris Olympics HWPC will be delivering some Olympic themed events at popular play parks over the next 20 days.

Participants can look forward to developing their multi sport skills across Olympic events. Join us for a morning of individual pursuits, team games, athletics and field events all wrapped up in inclusive fun sessions. All ages and families welcome!
👀 Spot the Purple: Keep your eyes peeled and smartphones ready! Purple pins are popping up around the parish.
🗓️ Packed Program: Dive into our action-packed 20-Day event line-up! Check it out here: https://haydonwick.gov.uk/…/re-discover-your-community…/
🔄 Stay Tuned: Our program is constantly evolving. Keep checking back for new additions!
🏆 Explorer’s Reward: Prizes await the most successful explorers. Are you up for the challenge?
🗺️ Daily Discovery: What hidden gem will you uncover in your community today?
Ready to embark on this thrilling journey? Let’s rediscover our community together!
Where will you discover today?

Re-Discover Your Community in 20-Days – Launches Monday 29th July!
Re-Discover Your Community in 20-Days – Launches Monday 29th July! 4488 3024 Liz Matthews

🚀 Exciting News: “Re-Discover Your Community in 20 Days” Challenge – Launched!

 

👀 Spot the Purple: Keep your eyes peeled and smartphones ready! Purple pins are popping up around the parish.
🗓️ Packed Program: Dive into our action-packed 20-Day event line-up! Check it out here: https://haydonwick.gov.uk/…/re-discover-your-community…/
🔄 Stay Tuned: Our program is constantly evolving. Keep checking back for new additions!
🏆 Explorer’s Reward: Prizes await the most successful explorers. Are you up for the challenge?
🗺️ Daily Discovery: What hidden gem will you uncover in your community today?
Ready to embark on this thrilling journey? Let’s rediscover our community together!
Where will you discover today?

Companions Café Update
Companions Café Update 1600 1200 Liz Matthews

This morning’s Companions Café was a lovely group, it was the second gathering of this supportive community. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere encouraged companions to open up and learn from one another as they shared their challenging experiences on their dementia journeys.

Attendees enjoyed an interactive morning filled with various activities, including pebble painting, flower pressing, word searches, and discussions about music genres. The event provided a warm and safe space for those caring for loved ones living with dementia to connect, find support, and share experiences with others who truly understand their situation.

The Companions Café offers regular resources and guest speakers sharing invaluable advice. Limited spaces are available for loved ones to attend, supported by experienced volunteers. The café meets every 4th Thursday of the month from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the Haydon Wick Parish Council Office (SN25 1QQ).

Those interested in learning more about the Haydon Wick Parish Council Companion Café are encouraged to reach out to Co-Ordinator Jo at memorycafe@haydonwick.gov.uk or 01793 722446 for more information and to join in creating heart-warming moments.

Family Coach Trip to Weston-Super-Mare, Tuesday 6th August ’24
Family Coach Trip to Weston-Super-Mare, Tuesday 6th August ’24 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

Calling all Haydon Wick residents! Ready for the ultimate summer adventure? Join us for an unforgettable day at Weston-Super-Mare! 🚌 🏖️

📅 Tuesday, 6th August 2024

🚏 Departing from Haydon Wick Parish Council Office,  SN25 1QQ at 9am

🏡 Return from Weston-Super-Mare at 6pm

Indulge yourselves in:
🏐 Beach games
🏰 Sandcastle building
Enjoy the beach, iconic pier, and seaside charm of Weston-Super-Mare. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking for a fun coastal escape!

Don’t miss this chance for fun, sun, and memories! Book your seats now!

💷 Unbeatable Prices:

  • Adults: £7.50
  • Under 16s: £5.00

For more information contact our Community & Youth Co-ordinator, Sean, on communityandyouth@haydonwick.gov.uk or 01793 722446

🌞 Sun, sea, and smiles guaranteed! Who’s joining the beach party?

This trip is now fully booked. Sean will contact you to confirm your seats and take payment.

 

Exciting progress on our new Grounds Maintenance Facility!
Exciting progress on our new Grounds Maintenance Facility! 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

The foundations and concrete pad are complete, paving the way for the steel structure to rise. This development requires the removal of two trees to ensure adequate space around the facility’s boundary, in accordance with approved plans.

While we never take tree removal lightly, it’s necessary for safety and compliance. Rest assured, we’re committed to environmental sustainability, and we will plant new trees elsewhere in the parish to offset this loss and enhance our community’s green spaces. This facility will significantly improve our ability to maintain public areas for everyone’s benefit.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to develop your community!

Memory Café Update
Memory Café Update 1600 1200 Liz Matthews

🎶 The Arval Community Choir lifted spirits with their melodious voices at this week’s Memory Café! After the soulful tunes, we got creative with a serene forget-me-not painting workshop. Huge thanks to our community hero John Bowron for hand-cutting over 45 of these delicate shapes that will soon decorate our Sensory Garden at Goodearl Leisure Gardens. 🌺

At Memory Café, we believe in weaving magic through engaging activities that awaken the senses and bring a smile to everyone’s face. Get ready for more unforgettable adventures as we continue making cherished memories together! 🌟

Mark your calendars for our next Memory Café on Wednesday, June 26th!

Want to learn more about the Haydon Wick Parish Council Memory Café? Reach out to our fabulous Co-Ordinator Jo at memorycafe@haydonwick.gov.uk or 01793 722446. Let’s create more heart-warming moments!

Memory Café & Over 60’s – Vintage Swing Tea Dance
Memory Café & Over 60’s – Vintage Swing Tea Dance 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

✨Swing into the 1940s at our Vintage Swing Tea Dance!✨

Calling all dapper dames and swell gents! 🕺💃 Slip into your snazziest 40s threads and join us on July 25th for an afternoon of toe-tapping tunes and fancy footwork.

Our special guest, Marvin Muoneké, “The Young Man with The Old Soul,” will serenade us with his soulful vocals straight out of a smoky jazz club. Once you hear his vintage vibe, you’ll be transported back in time!

Get ready to step back in time and let the rhythm move you at the GLL Haydon Centre Sports Hall from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Tickets are just £12 each for 2 blissful hours of entertainment and undoubtedly some suave dance moves.

Don’t miss this swingin’ soirée! Contact Jo your Memory Café Co-ordinator or ring 01793 722446 to book your spot. The team is ready to jive the afternoon away with you!

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day 1512 2016 Liz Matthews
Residents from The Haven and Memory Café came together in a heart warming celebration to honour the remarkable D-Day Landings of World War II. The national dish of fish and chips was served, evoking cherished memories over a delicious meal.

The talented singer Nicki Pearce graced us with her beautiful voice, serenading the room with beloved tunes that transported us back in time. Residents joyfully sang along, waving flags and taking to the dancefloor in high spirits. It was a poignant moment, remembering both fond memories and absent friends, with a few tears shed in reflection.

As we commemorated the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord – the largest combined naval, air and land campaign in history – we paid tribute to the brave soldiers who united for this pivotal operation. The incredible afternoon allowed us to honour their immense courage and sacrifice through shared stories, jovial singing and amazing company. We felt deep gratitude resonating throughout the room.

The event truly captured the resilient spirit of that era, filling our hearts with pride for those who served. It was an afternoon brimming with reminiscence, companionship and respect for the heroes of D-Day.

Watch our video here: D-Day Celebration Performance

Volunteers’ Week 2024
Volunteers’ Week 2024 2480 1676 Liz Matthews
🎉 Let’s hear it for our incredible volunteers! 🙌
This Volunteers’ Week, we hung out the bunting to honour the superstars who make our community programmes shine. From our lovely over 60s crew to our memory café champions, our trusty community bus drivers, and our litter-picking heroes – we couldn’t do it without you!
We invited these generous souls for an afternoon of sweet treats and warm conversation as a small token of our immense gratitude. Your selfless dedication allows us to keep bringing joy, connection, and vibrance to every corner of our community.
We even enjoyed the company of our ‘little-pickers’ volunteers who with their child minder go out into the community once a month dressed in the hi-viz to collect litter, instilling a sense of community and responsibility for their environment at this young age is awesome!
Volunteering is the magic that helps communities thrive, and we’re forever grateful to have such a passionate, caring bunch in our midst. Give it up for our local legends! 👏👏👏
Volunteers’ Week is a national celebration of the incredible impact volunteers make across the UK. From June 1st-7th, let’s shout it from the rooftops: volunteers are the backbone of society, and we couldn’t do it without them!
If you are interested in becoming a valued volunteer contact our Administrator, Jackie on 01793 722446 or email her on admin@haydonwick.gov.uk

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