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Parks & Open Spaces Update
Parks & Open Spaces Update 2560 2560 Liz Matthews
Hedges & Shrubs
The team has made great progress opening up the main pathways across the Parish, and this work will continue, with some Autumn projects carried out along the way.  Please take care when travelling through these areas. The tractor is also due a well-earned service to keep it in top condition for the future.
Grass
A phased return to grass cutting has begun, but please note that cutting will cease from 31st October. From then, the whole grass team will move over to crown lifting and reactive works reported through the Parks & Open Spaces (POS) reporting system.
POS Reporting
Between 9th August and 9th October, 116 Parks & Open Spaces requests were submitted and 75 have been completed, which is a 65% completion rate. The most common issue was hedges and shrubs. Other requests in this period included litter and flytipping, graffiti and street sweeper requests.
Parks and Projects
Alongside supporting a wide range of functions, the team has renovated a park bench and replaced child swings at various play areas.  Several purchases have also been made to repair basket swings and other play park equipment, and the new equipment will be installed as soon as it is delivered.
Tidy Up
The team has continued to respond to fly tipping incidents while carrying out daily duties. Litter picking has become a daily routine along Akers Way and the Green Meadow shops, as rubbish is regularly thrown from vehicles. Many graffiti concerns have also been tackled, including underpasses, lamp posts and bus shelters.
Sweeper
The sweeper machine has had an extensive service and repair programme to get it ready for Autumn leaf fall.  It will be supported by backpack blower operatives to keep paths and access points clear for pedestrians and cyclists.
Got a Parks & Open Spaces concern to report? Reach out to us:
📧 tidyup@haydonwick.gov.uk
📞 01793 722446

Thank You for Helping Shape the Future
Thank You for Helping Shape the Future 2560 1920 Liz Matthews
A huge thank you to everyone who gave their time to attend today’s Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Consultation Brunch, hosted by Councillors Vinay Manro and Leanne Stevenson, and shared their experiences, ideas, and insights.
Your feedback is invaluable as we begin exploring what a SEND-inclusive outdoor play and activity space for teenagers and adults could provide. The conversations we’ve had today will help us better understand local needs and ensure that any future plans are shaped by the people who matter most.
We’re incredibly grateful to Little Grazey for providing the beautiful brunch platters that helped make the morning so welcoming. 🥐☕
We appreciated the insight from key speakers Infinity Playgrounds and Harlequin Group, and the shared experiences from Mums on a Mission, Teamability, Uplands Trust, GLL Haydon Centre, SEND School Teachers and the Support Workers & Residents from Argyll House. Together, we’re taking the first steps towards creating more inclusive, accessible outdoor spaces that support wellbeing, independence and community connection for everyone. 💜
If you weren’t able to join us, there’s still time to have your say by completing our short survey: 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5kaEaxCKuT
For more information, please contact our Deputy Clerk, HR & Services Manager on deputyclerk@haydonwick.gov.uk

Annual Plot Holders Meeting 2026
Annual Plot Holders Meeting 2026 2560 1920 Liz Matthews
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Annual Plot Holders Meeting.
It was a great opportunity to celebrate another successful year across our leisure garden sites, recognise our competition winners, and share updates on planned improvements including new fencing, security enhancements and ongoing maintenance works.
Congratulations once again to all our award winners and thank you for helping keep our sites thriving!
Thank you also to Manor Garden Centre who provided many of the prizes.

 

Rose Walk Goodearl Ventnor Close Overall Best Beginner
1st Mr P Titcombe (Plot 15) 1st Mr R Neal

(Plot 38)

 1st Mr M White  (Plot 11)  

 

Ms L Rowe (Plot GE 24)

 
2nd Ms J Doyle

(Plot 12D)

 2nd Mr A Harris

(Plot 26)

 2nd Mr J Gallagher  (Plot 28)

 
3rd Ms A Coutts

(Plot 21B)

 3rd Mr K Humphries

(Plot 11)

 3rd Ms G Gatt  (Plot 07A)

 

Final Leisure Garden Inspections of the Year
Final Leisure Garden Inspections of the Year 1920 2560 Liz Matthews
Today, we carried out the final Leisure Garden inspections of the year alongside our appointed representatives. We’d like to thank all our Leisure Garden Representatives for their continued support and valuable feedback throughout the year, helping us maintain these much-loved community spaces.
Despite the challenges of an exceptionally hot and dry summer, our gardeners have done a fantastic job. All three of our Leisure Garden sites are looking wonderful and are being carefully prepared for the autumn and winter months ahead.
We are looking forward to welcoming our leisure gardeners to our Annual Leisure Garden Meeting on Monday at 7pm, which is open to all Leisure Garden tenants. We look forward to recognising the hard work and dedication of our gardeners with the presentation of our annual Leisure Garden Competition prizes.
Interested in becoming a Leisure Gardener? Find out more and join our waiting list here:

How Are We Doing? We Want to Hear From You
How Are We Doing? We Want to Hear From You 2000 2000 Liz Matthews

At Haydon Wick Parish Council, your views help shape the services, facilities and projects we deliver across the parish.

As part of our Community-Led Action Plan, you told us that the things that matter most are:

  • A Clean and Well-Maintained Place
  • A Kind, Connected and Caring Community
  • A Green and Sustainable Environment
  • A Safe and Friendly Place to Live

Now it’s time for a check-in.

Are we focusing on the right priorities? Are we making a positive difference in the areas that matter most to you? What are we doing well, and where could we improve?

The Parish Council is asking all residents to take a few minutes to complete our short “How Are We Doing?” survey. Your feedback will help us understand whether we’re on the right track and identify any new priorities for the future.

Every response is valuable and helps ensure that the Parish Council continues to work on the issues that are most important to our community.

Have Your Say

Complete the survey online here:

🔗 https://haydonwick.gov.uk/community-led-action-plan-2026-29/

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Together, we can continue to make Haydon Wick a great place to live, work and enjoy.

Your voice matters. Have your say today.

A Skip Full of Support for CALM!
A Skip Full of Support for CALM! 1920 2560 Liz Matthews
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Scrap Metal Collection fundraiser in support of CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).
Thanks to the generosity of local residents, we filled an entire skip with unwanted metal items, from bikes and lawnmowers to car parts, windows and much more, helping to raise over £200 for charity.
A special thank you to Cllr Leigh Jackson for organising this fantastic fundraising initiative, and to Cllrs Hailstone, Ireland, J. Jackson, Manro, Nukana and Roupelis for giving their time to support the event.
We’d also like to extend our sincere thanks to Steve Dragg, Steve Narbett, and Paul from EMR Swindon, who generously gave up his annual leave to help on the day, as well as the wider EMR team for their support.
The event was about more than fundraising. It was a wonderful opportunity to speak with residents, hear local concerns, and bring our community together. It was fantastic to see so many people supporting a great cause while helping to recycle valuable materials.
Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, promoted and supported the event. This was a brilliant example of what can be achieved when a community comes together to make a difference.

Macmillan Coffee Morning 2026
Macmillan Coffee Morning 2026 1920 2560 Liz Matthews
What a fantastic coffee morning! We were delighted to exceed last year’s event, thanks to the incredible turnout and overwhelming support from our community.
Together, we raised over £365 for Macmillan Cancer Support – a wonderful achievement made possible by everyone’s generosity.
A special thank you goes to our talented volunteers, who baked a delicious selection of homemade treats, including fruit cakes, lemon drizzle cake, Bakewell tarts, carrot cake, Victoria sponges, and a variety of biscuits.
It was heart-warming to see so many people come together to support such a worthy cause, make new connections, and enjoy great conversations over coffee and cake.
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, baked, and helped make the event such a success.

Haydon Wick Parish Companions Café
Haydon Wick Parish Companions Café 1600 1200 Liz Matthews
A Morning at the Companions Café
This morning, our Companions Café was full of warmth – a mix of uplifting chats and some harder, more emotional conversations.  That’s exactly what this safe space is for: being there for one another, sharing our journeys and our difficulties, safe in the knowledge that our loved ones living with dementia are being well looked after by Right at Home Swindon
We were also pleased to welcome the Head of Commissioning for Swindon Borough Council , who came along to listen to residents’ concerns and questions. She heard directly from everyone, and will return soon to share her next steps.
Thank you to everyone who came along and spoke so openly. Your voices matter, and we’re grateful for your trust.
If you or someone you know would like to join us, everyone is welcome.
Our next Companions Café will be on Thursday 22nd October, 10:00am–12:00pm.
For more information and to book your space, reach out to our Memory Café & Community Co Ordinator:
📧 memorycafe@haydonwick.gov.uk
📞 01793 722446

Haydon Wick Parish Memory Café
Haydon Wick Parish Memory Café 1200 1600 Liz Matthews
What a wonderful session at Memory Café today.
Ben joined us for his very first visit and treated everyone to some singing. He soon had the whole room joining in. He even stayed on for Lin’s seated exercise class at the end of the session.
Music and movement can be so beneficial for people living with dementia. They can lift spirits, bring back happy memories, encourage connection, and keep everyone moving and flexible.
📅 The next Memory Café will be held on Wednesday 14th October, 10.30am–12.30pm, at Haydon Wick Bowls Club.
For more information, please get in touch:
📧 memorycafe@haydonwick.gov.uk
📞 01793 722446

Haydon Wick Haven
Haydon Wick Haven 1200 1600 Liz Matthews
What a cosy and colourful morning at the Haven 🧶✨
Today was all about slowing down, enjoying a cuppa, and catching up with lovely friends. Between the chatter and the laughter, busy hands got stuck into some wool craft, making  Woolly flowers and Dreamcatchers.
Want to join us next time? Everyone is welcome.
Next Haven: Monday 5th October 2026, 11am–1pm

If you’d like to know more, reach out to the Memory Café & Community Co Ordinator on:

📧 memorycafe@haydonwick.gov.uk
📞 01793 722446

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