At the beginning of the Covid19 pandemic young people from Haydon Wick Parish created a ‘Covid snake’ who was later named Connie. Young people placed their beautifully decorated pebbles at Heaton Close Play Area during the first national lockdown. These were painted with inspirational quotes, colourful pictures, and lovely words such as ‘Thank you NHS’, ‘Be Kind’ and ‘Friends and Family’. Over time, more and more pebbles appeared, until Connie grew to her full length.
Haydon Wick Parish Council collected the rocks and kept them safe and encouraged even more to be painted in the year that followed. Fast forward to October 2022, and the Parish Council is delighted that on Saturday 22nd October, at 12.00 midday, young people joined with Councillors and Staff of Haydon Wick Parish Council to permanently set Connie in stone.
Haydon Wick Skate Park has now got a wonderfully colourful and unique snake that will be a permanent reminder of how residents felt during such an unprecedented time in our lives.
Haydon Wick Parish Council would love to see any photos you have of the event or of your children visiting Connie. Please send them to:
youthandcommunity@haydonwick.gov.uk
