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What An Incredible Community We Have! 1600 900 Liz Matthews

What An Incredible Community We Have!

Last week, Paul from Booth and Sons in Purton kindly took away a table and chairs — generously donated by one of our residents — and returned them beautifully sandblasted and painted in the iconic Dementia Forget-Me-Not blue, completely free of charge. They will now sit proudly alongside our other gifted set, welcoming Memory CafĂ©…

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Join us for the Grand Opening of our Grounds Maintenance Facility 1050 1050 Liz Matthews

Join us for the Grand Opening of our Grounds Maintenance Facility

We are pleased to share exciting news—the Parish’s brand-new Grounds Maintenance Facility is now fully operational and ready to support the care of our valued green spaces. After more than three years of planning, consultation, and construction, the facility represents a significant investment in the future of Haydon Wick. The Council received the keys in…

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Cool Welcome Space at Haydon Wick Parish Office 1100 1074 Liz Matthews

Cool Welcome Space at Haydon Wick Parish Office

With temperatures rising this week, we’re here to help you stay safe and comfortable. Haydon Wick Parish Office is open as a cool welcome space for anyone who needs a place to escape the heat. 🕛 Open Monday – Friday from 12:00pm to 3:30pm 💧 Cool drinks available ❄️ A calm, cool indoor space to relax Location: Haydon…

Introducing Local Council Clerks Week 1181 1181 Liz Matthews

Introducing Local Council Clerks Week

The individuals who make local democracy work in your community From designing play areas and managing staff to balancing budgets, overseeing festivals and community initiatives, and running local services such as allotments, community cafĂ©s and grounds maintenance—these are just some of the many responsibilities they carry. More often than not, they work out of the…

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate one of our amazing residents, Melanie 1920 2560 Liz Matthews

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate one of our amazing residents, Melanie

INSPIRATIONAL SWINDON GIRLGUIDING LEADER SHINES ON THE RED CARPET   9 June 2026: An inspirational Swindon Rainbows leader was treated like a true VIP at an exclusive celebration.  Melanie Ball joined hundreds of fellow outstanding volunteers at the Girlguiding Celebrates event in London’s West End.   The fabulous annual party – now in its fourth year – thanked and celebrated volunteers who were nominated by other Girlguiding members, parents and carers for…

#VolunteerWeek – Time To Say Thank You 2560 2560 Liz Matthews

#VolunteerWeek – Time To Say Thank You

As part of Volunteers’ Week, we invited our volunteers to join us in celebrating the incredible contributions they make to Haydon Wick Parish. Over tea and cake, we had the pleasure of saying a heartfelt thank you to the people who help make Haydon Wick so special. From dedicated litter pickers and friendly community cafĂ©…

Staff Emergency First Aid at Work Training – A Great Success 1600 1200 Liz Matthews

Staff Emergency First Aid at Work Training – A Great Success

We were proud to see nine members of staff successfully achieve their Emergency First Aid at Work certification this week 👏 The session was expertly delivered by Myles, whose engaging approach and use of real-life experiences brought the training to life. His practical insight helped staff understand how to respond confidently in genuine emergency situations,…

Caterpillar Activity at Lyddon Way Trees is Harmless and Temporary 2560 1920 Liz Matthews

Caterpillar Activity at Lyddon Way Trees is Harmless and Temporary

Haydon Wick Parish Council is aware of increased ermine moth caterpillar activity affecting two trees at Lyddon Way. Residents may notice striking web-like coverings surrounding parts of the trees, alongside areas where leaves have been eaten. While the appearance can look unusual, the webbing is a natural protective measure created by the caterpillars and poses no…

Haydon Wick Parish Council Announces CALM as Charity of the Year 1920 1080 Liz Matthews

Haydon Wick Parish Council Announces CALM as Charity of the Year

Haydon Wick Parish Council is pleased to announce that its Charity of the Year for the coming year will be CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), a leading UK charity dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Following a successful year supporting The Kelly Foundation, which provides invaluable local, face‑to‑face mental health services including counselling,…

Haydon Wick Parish Council to Donate Mobii Interactive Table to Prospect Hospice 2560 1707 Liz Matthews

Haydon Wick Parish Council to Donate Mobii Interactive Table to Prospect Hospice

Haydon Wick Parish Council agreed to donate its Mobii interactive activity table to Prospect Hospice on Moormead Road in Wroughton, ensuring the specialist equipment is used to its full potential to support patients with life-limiting illnesses. The Mobii table was originally purchased to support community wellbeing activities such as the Haydon Wick Memory CafĂ©, but…

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