The sun was shining, the smiles were endless, and our community spirit was absolutely infectious! A massive thank you to the incredible Razamatazz children’s entertainers who kept us all captivated from start to finish with their magical tricks, adorable bunny fun, and that legendary Baby Shark dance session that had EVERYONE moving. And can we…

As part of education at Cirencester College, I needed to complete relevant work experience for my A-level studies. At first, this felt like a chore; an assessment that had to be done. However, having sought to do two weeks of working for the parish council, I have had an unforgettable and fulfilling experience volunteering and…

Over 50 people joined us for a truly special evening exploring the hidden lives of bats! We started with Debi from Swindon Story Shed who led a fun bat-themed story time for kids, followed by a brilliant Q&A with Neil Pullen from @wiltswildlife , who answered curious questions and shared incredible facts — from bat…

Haydon Wick Parish Council Awards Over £1,700 in Grants to Support Local Community Initiatives Haydon Wick Parish Council is pleased to announce that £1,776.04 in grant funding has been awarded to three local organisations, each playing a vital role in improving the wellbeing of residents across the parish. The support reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to investing…

Community acts of kindness Jeff our scarecrow at the Memory Café sensory garden was looking a bit deflated and weathered. Beavers of First Swindon Sea Scouts kindly offered to give Jeff a well needed makeover and Helen from the Haydon Wick Haven brought along some hay to give Jeff some extra padding for those long…

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Parks & Open Spaces (POS) reporting system, making it easier than ever for residents to report issues and request work around our parish. What’s New? 24/7 Online Access – Submit requests anytime, anywhere Progress updates – Follow progress from submission to completion Faster Response Times –…

Yesterday, volunteers from the Learning & Organisational Development Team at Swindon Borough Council joined our Parks & Open Spaces Team for a successful corporate volunteering initiative at Mouldon Hill Country Park. The task focused on tackling litter and graffiti removal in the underpass area, transforming it into a cleaner and more welcoming space for community…

We are absolutely overwhelmed by the incredible generosity of our community! John, a beloved resident of our Parish, sadly passed away but left such a wonderful legacy. He used his amazing carpentry skills to create beautiful items for everyone to enjoy at the Memory Café sensory garden. John’s daughter thoughtfully donated his table and chairs…

We’re working hard behind the scenes on plans for a new permissive footpath in Tadpole Field, off Tadpole Lane, Oakhurst. The Field is accessible at the rear of Minnow Close / Boatman Close, Oakhurst and leads through to the main road of Tadpole Lane near the Swindon & Cricklade Railway. The project has been designed…

Some of our dedicated Parish Councillors and Officers hit the road yesterday to visit play areas and scope out exciting upcoming projects around our wonderful community. There’s nothing quite like getting out from behind the desk and seeing first-hand how we can make Haydon Wick an even better place for families and children to thrive.…