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Haydon Wick Community Cafés Abuzz with Activity
Haydon Wick Community Cafés Abuzz with Activity 1920 1476 Liz Matthews

It’s been a lively week at the Haydon Wick community cafés, with residents coming together to celebrate Easter and engage in stimulating activities.

Easter Cheer at the Haven Café

On Monday, the Haydon Wick Haven Café was filled with the joyful spirit of Easter. Attendees spent the morning crafting delightful windchimes in the shapes of chicks, bunnies, and eggs. The café’s dedicated volunteers ensured a fun and well-organised event, assisting participants with refreshments and the assembly of their festive windchime creations.

This seasonal craft session provided a delightful opportunity to celebrate Easter while fostering creativity and community connections. The Haven Café continues to be a popular gathering place, with the next event scheduled for April 8th from 11 am to 1 pm, promising more enjoyable activities.

Midweek Melodies at the Memory Café

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, the Haydon Wick Memory Café was alive with the sound of music during a lively “Singing for the Brain” session. Attendees enthusiastically sang along to beloved classics like “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “Rock Around the Clock,” and “Always on My Mind.”

The engaging activities didn’t stop there. Participants also got their bodies moving during an energetic exercise session led by Lin, promoting both physical and cognitive well-being. The Memory Café continues to hit all the right notes, fostering engagement, socialisation, and a vibrant atmosphere for all.

These community cafés, organised by the Haydon Wick Parish Council, provide invaluable opportunities for residents to stay active, connect with others, and participate in stimulating activities.

April Half Term FREE Multi Sports Session, Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
April Half Term FREE Multi Sports Session, Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2.30pm – 4.30pm 1167 875 Liz Matthews

April Half Term FREE Multi Sports Session

Thursday 11th April 24, 2.30pm – 4.30pm

At GLL Haydon Centre Sports Hall (SN25 1QQ)

Come along and take part in lots of sporting activities.

Book your child’s place today!

Please complete the form below to request your child’s place at this event. Places are limited to 40 and are allocated on a first come first served basis. Children must be over the age of five. Priority will be given to those living in the Haydon Wick Parish.

For more information or to book your child on to this session, contact Sean at: communityandyouth@haydonwick.gov.uk / 01793 722446

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Parish Councillor Vacancy
Parish Councillor Vacancy 1167 875 Liz Matthews

Become a Haydon Wick Parish Councillor: Co-option Vacancy

Haydon Wick Parish Council is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a Parish Councillor and help shape the future of our community.

As a Parish Councillor, you will:

  • Represent the interests of the parish and the community
  • Influence important local issues like planning, environment, transport and community facilities
  • Work alongside community groups to improve the parish
  • Have a voice in how council tax money is invested in local services and amenities
  • Attend meetings, engage with residents, and make decisions that will have a real impact on the community.

It’s a rewarding way to give back and ensure our parish remains a vibrant, desirable place to live, work and raise a family.

If you are passionate about improving our community with a few hours (or more!) each month to volunteer, we encourage you to put yourself forward. Any qualifying Haydon Wick resident can become a candidate.

For more information on roles, responsibilities and how to get involved, contact Georgina Morgan-Denn, Chief Officer/Clerk at clerk@haydonwick.gov.uk.

Make your voice heard – Become a Haydon Wick Parish Councillor today!

Please apply through the form below:

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To qualify, you must:

  • Be a UK/Commonwealth/Irish/EU citizen
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Either live in the parish, live within 3 miles of the parish, work in the parish, or have lived/owned property in the parish within the last year

You cannot become a councillor if:

  • You have been convicted of a crime with a prison sentence of 3+ months in the last 5 years
  • You have been declared bankrupt
  • You are employed by the Parish Council

As a councillor, you’ll need to attend bi-weekly meetings (minimum 4 hours per month). And support working parties.

There are allowances available to cover travel/subsistence costs when on council duties.

To apply:
1. If possible attend the Annual Parish Meeting (26th March, 6-8pm) to learn more
2. Contact current councillors with any questions
3. Complete the application form above
4. Submit a cover letter explaining why you want to become a councillor

The council will vote on your application or invite you for a conversation.

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 8th April 2024

A Brilliant Time Was Had By All At Our Latest Fish & Chip Friday!
A Brilliant Time Was Had By All At Our Latest Fish & Chip Friday! 1600 1488 Liz Matthews

The fish and chips from Thames Avenue were a huge hit as always and a big thanks to Asda for generously providing delicious desserts too.

We had a blast with the entertainment from ‘Kiddley Divey’ with her interactive singing session keeping us occupied and energised all afternoon.

An amazing community event thanks to everyone who came out! Keep an eye out for details on the next Fish & Chip Friday coming in a couple months. You won’t want to miss it!

Join Us For The Great British Spring Clean
Join Us For The Great British Spring Clean 1167 875 Liz Matthews

Protecting the Environment is Everyone’s Responsibility

This year, #KeepBritainTidy is spreading awareness that the environment belongs to all of us. Hundreds of thousands of volunteers from different communities are coming together to tackle litter – some of which has been present in our environment for decades.

Volunteers often find old litter that was dropped many years ago, but it’s still harming our environment today. As this litter slowly breaks down in our soil and water, it releases greenhouse gases, contributing to the climate crisis.

The good news is that anyone can make a difference by picking up litter. It immediately and visibly improves the environment where we live, work, and play. Most people who participated in last year’s campaign agreed that they felt they had made a positive impact on their local area and were part of a national movement addressing litter.

So, if you want to protect wildlife and the places you love this spring, join your Parish Councillors in the Great British Spring Clean.

#GreatBritishSpringClean Events in Haydon Wick

Date Time Meeting Place
March 15 12pm-2pm Voyager Drive Play Park
March 17 10am-12pm White Eagle Play Park
March 23 10am-12pm

2pm-4pm

 Taw Hill, Park near Shops

Oakhurst, Outside Oakhurst School
March 24 10am-2pm

2pm-4pm

 Mouldon Hill Car Park

King George V Play Park
March 30 10am-12pm

1pm-2pm

 Haydon Wick Skate Park

Seven Fields Car Park @ Kennet Ave
March 31 10am-12pm Tawny Owl Car Park

Public Notice
Public Notice 1167 875 Liz Matthews

**This notice is on behalf of Swindon Borough Council**

Bridleway 6 in Haydon Wick behind Clary Road will be temporarily closed due to a dangerous bridge.

For safety reasons, the bridleway will be closed from March 14, 2024 for 21 days initially. After that, it may remain closed for up to 6 months or until repair work is completed, whichever is sooner.

Pedestrians should use the nearby footbridge as directed by signs.

This closure order is being made for health and safety reasons because of the unsafe bridge condition on Bridleway 6.

The extended 6-month closure, if needed, will start on April 5, 2024.

For more information, contact NetworkCoordination@swindon.gov.ukRead full notice here:

Bridleway 6 Haydon Wick

Bridleway 6 Haydon Wick TTRO notice

STEAM Team Visit Memory Café

The Memory Café welcomes a visit from the team at STEAM
The Memory Café welcomes a visit from the team at STEAM 1328 1317 Liz Matthews

On Wednesday 13th March, the Memory Café welcomed a visit from the team at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, who shared stories and memorabilia about Swindon’s railway history. It was delightful listening to the residents reminisce about growing up in Swindon years ago, as they shared tales and showed pictures of seaside trips and Coate Water back when it had a diving board and people swam there. It was wonderful seeing the residents open up about their lives, including how they managed during wartime with food rations and limited washing facilities, even repurposing old clothes into small rugs.

The café session wrapped up with a trivia quiz specially designed for those living with dementia.

Thank you to our lovely volunteers for always being so supportive of our residents and provision of the Memory Café.

The Over 60s Afternoon Tea on Saturday was hugely appreciated by all who attended.
The Over 60s Afternoon Tea on Saturday was hugely appreciated by all who attended. 480 488 Liz Matthews

We welcomed over 25 residents to our pop-up tearoom set up with our beautiful China tea sets and delicious afternoon treats. Parish Councillors Rebecca Ross, Paul Park and Adam John along with the Community Development Team were on hand to wait on our guests and ensure they had a lovely time. The tea had a lively friendly atmosphere with many of our guests’ meeting others for the first time.  Thank you to Asda for their donation of refreshments, and to one of our lovely Volunteers who is always happy to help.

If you’d like to find out more about these types of events in your parish, please contact Sean on: communityandyouth@haydonwick.gov.uk or call 01793 722446

Tree Planting Event - Grace Walk, Haydon End. 5th March 9.30am-4pm

‘Community Pocket Woodland’ Tree Planting Event, Grace Walk, Haydon End. Tuesday 5th March 2024, 9.30am – 4pm
‘Community Pocket Woodland’ Tree Planting Event, Grace Walk, Haydon End. Tuesday 5th March 2024, 9.30am – 4pm 3208 2408 Liz Matthews

Come and be a part of your ‘Community Pocket Woodland’ Tree Planting Event on Tuesday, 5th March at Grace Walk, Haydon End. The event runs between 9.30am and 4pm. Representatives from your Parish Council, and the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust will be on hand to show you how you can help and to give you information about this project and others in your local community.

The Swindon forest meadows project is a joint project between Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. It aims to create, restore, enhance and better manage grassland sites covering approximately 170 hectares focused on 12 sites.

Five ‘Community Pocket Woodlands’ are being created in 2024, along with a forest garden and tree nursery in partnership with Central Swindon North, South Swindon and Haydon Wick Parish Councils. These are all within urban locations and will connect people with trees and provide nature rich habitats to support urban wildlife.

For more information on this event contact: swindonforestmeadows@wiltshirewildlife.org

If you would like to become part of our Parish Volunteering Team, please contact Sean on 01793 722446 or via email communityandyouth@haydonwick.gov.uk

 

Haydon Wick Parish Volunteers – Celebration Cream Tea Saturday, 17th February 2024
Haydon Wick Parish Volunteers – Celebration Cream Tea Saturday, 17th February 2024 2048 1537 Liz Matthews
Haydon Wick Parish Council was delighted to reward its amazing volunteers with a celebratory Cream Tea event at the Parish Council Offices on Saturday 17th February.

Litter pickers, event helpers, and community bus driver volunteers give up hours of their time for the benefit of the parish and deserved to be spoilt.

On arrival, the special guests were greeted by the Community Development Team and Parish Councillors and were encouraged to sit back and relax.

Table service was provided along with a selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes accompanied with a constant supply of Tea or Coffee.

Tables were adorned with vintage tablecloths, and all was served in a full China tea service. Whilst relaxing, attendees also took the opportunity to discuss ways in which the Parish Council can combat local issues within the community and some excellent dialogue was had.

The Council values the ongoing commitment and enthusiasm of volunteers and never tires of showing appreciation for them.

If you would like to become part of our Volunteering Team, please contact Sean on 01793 722446 or via email youthandcommunity@haydonwick.gov.uk

 

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