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Egg-cellent Easter Youth Events & Activities
Egg-cellent Easter Youth Events & Activities 2560 1920 Liz Matthews

Haydon Wick Parish Council Easter Youth Events Round-Up

What a hoppin’ good time we’ve had this Easter season at Haydon Wick! Our youth events brought smiles, creativity, and chocolate to over 300 children across the parish. Here’s a look at all the egg-citing activities we hosted:

🥚 Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza Our first event saw over 130 chocolate eggs hidden across King George V Play Park and Queen Elizabeth Drive Play Area. Perfect weather complemented the excitement as children raced in egg and spoon competitions, snapped photos with the Easter Bunny, and even challenged our hopping friend to a football match! Special thanks to our generous councillors for donating some of those delicious eggs.

🎨 Luna Play Park BIG ART Event Creativity flourished as families used unconventional painting tools like sponges, sticks, and cotton buds to create colourful masterpieces! From bugs and flowers to Spiderman, our budding artists transformed recycled event banners into an outdoor gallery that will remain on display until the end of the Easter holiday.

🐰 Easter Crafts Session Our craft sessions were so popular we added an extra one! Families worked together creating bouncy bunnies, wooden spoon characters, and adorable plate-and-cup chicks (all with googly eyes, of course!). The Easter Bunny even made a special appearance to check out the creative fun.

🍫 Chocolaty Finale We wrapped up our Easter celebrations with delicious edible creations! Children made Easter wreaths with pretzels, decorated cake pops, and created crazy chick biscuits. Everyone left with their chocolate goodies to enjoy (or share, if they made it home!).

A heartfelt thank you to Councillors Jackson, Manro, Park and Stevenson for their wonderful support throughout our Easter activities. Stay tuned for more half-term fun coming in May!

Memorial Tree for Megan
Memorial Tree for Megan 2048 1536 Liz Matthews
Haydon Wick Parish Council was honoured to support the planting of a cherry tree in memory of Megan on the green at Stardust Crescent.
Megan was a bright, kind, and courageous young woman who grew up in Oakhurst and was deeply loved by her family. She tragically passed away at the age of 21 after a long and difficult battle with her mental health.
The tree will serve as a lasting and meaningful way to remember Megan and bring a moment of reflection, hope, and beauty to the local community each year.
While speaking with Fraser and Dawn, Cllr Vinay Manro took time to understand more about Megan’s journey and the importance of improving mental health support across our communities.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please know that help is available. The Kelly Foundation is a local charity offering confidential support and guidance: www.kellyfoundation.co.uk

Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Wednesday 9th April 2025
Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Wednesday 9th April 2025 150 150 Liz Matthews

Welcome to Haydon Wick Parish Council’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Join us to hunt for colourful eggs! 

We have 2 FREE events running this year:

King George V Play Park
High Street, SN25 1HX  (What3Words: ///emulating.distorts.stylists)
10.00am – 10.45am

Queen Elizabeth Drive Play Area
Queen Elizabeth Drive, SN25 1UE ///refreshed.ringers.windows
11.30am – 12.15pm

Watch this space as the booking form will be out soon!. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. Children must be under the age of eleven and live in the Haydon Wick Parish to qualify.

Don’t miss out on this egg-citing event!

The Making of the Haydon Wick Parish Remembrance Display
The Making of the Haydon Wick Parish Remembrance Display 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

A True Community Effort

It was a real team event, coming together to create this year’s poignant remembrance display for our parish. The initial inspiration came from Laura, who had the wonderful idea to use recycled plastic bottles to craft beautiful poppies.

Jackie was tasked with bringing this vision to life, and what an incredible job she did. Hundreds of plastic bottles were collected, generously donated by members of our Haydon Wick community. Cllrs Vinay Manro, Leanne Stevenson and Ellen Baker-Walker rolled up their sleeves to support the office team, carefully cutting, shaping and drilling the bottle bases in preparation for painting.

With the poppies all ready, the next step was the display itself. Cllrs Roy Worman, Richard Hailstone and Ellen Baker-Walker, along with some wonderfully helpful parishioners, worked tirelessly to drag out the camo nets and meticulously attach each handmade poppy. The end result is a breath-taking tribute, created with the utmost respect for the brave men, women and animals who have defended, and continue to defend, our freedoms. A huge thank you to 162 Regiment RLC Army Reserve Centre for their kind loan of the camo net, which helped to make this display possible.

This was a true community effort, with so many members of the Haydon Wick Parish coming together to honour the service and sacrifice of those who have gone before us. It’s a powerful reminder of the strength and compassion that exists within our local area.

We welcome you all to join us for the upcoming Remembrance Services, where we will gather as a community to pay our respects:

  • Sunday 10th November, 10.30am – Wreath laying at the Swindon Cenotaph, Regent Circus
  • Sunday 10th November, 11.00am – Wreath laying near the Play Area on Havisham Drive (SN25 1TX)
  • Monday 11th November, 11.00am – Wreath laying at the Parish Council Offices (Tommy Figure), Thames Avenue

Remembrance Services offer the community a chance to gather and honour the brave men, women, and animals who have defended, and continue to defend, our freedoms. Everyone is welcome to attend these events to commemorate this important occasion.

Ground Maintenance Facility Update
Ground Maintenance Facility Update 2560 1762 Liz Matthews

Removal of hedges on the open spaces in Chatsworth Road and repositioning of the boundary fencing in line with the agreed planning permission.

We are thrilled to share the latest update on the construction of the Parish Council’s new Grounds Maintenance Facility. The steel structure, concrete bases and windows are now fully fitted. The next stage is the installation of the 32 UV roof panels, fitting the internal stairs and fitting the kitchen units, along with the plumbing elements for the kitchen and toilets. The next stage will be setting up the electrical points.

As part of the ongoing development, it has become necessary to remove some of the hedges that border the boundary fencing on the open space in Chatsworth Road. This will straighten out the perimeter within the leisure garden site. This step is crucial to ensure there is sufficient space around the boundary of the facility, in line with the agreed planning permission. The Parish Council will be conducting the hedge removal works on Tuesday 1st October 2024, ready for the contractors to straighten out the boundary fencing.

The hedges in question are being removed to facilitate the construction process and to comply with safety and planning requirements, however, we will be planting new hedgerows along this boundary fence once the project has been completed.

We appreciate the community’s understanding and support as we continue to develop this important facility. The new Grounds Maintenance Facility will greatly enhance our ability to maintain and improve public spaces, ensuring they remain safe, clean, and enjoyable for all residents.

A site map of the proposed minimal changes is shown below. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Alternatively, you can follow along on the journey by visiting our parish website https://haydonwick.gov.uk/gmf-project/

Map of new fence line

Leisure Gardens Competition Winners 2024 Announced🌳
Leisure Gardens Competition Winners 2024 Announced🌳 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

This year, despite the challenging weather conditions we faced earlier, our Leisure Garden plots have truly excelled, leaving our judging panel thoroughly impressed.

The evaluation process considered various aspects, such as biodiversity, the overall health of plants, and creative originality.

We are delighted to reveal the winners, who will receive their awards at the upcoming Annual Leisure Garden Plot Holders meeting in October.

Rose Walk

  1. 🥇 PLOT 15 – Mr Titcombe
  2. 🥈 PLOT 08A – Mr Scammell
  3. 🥉 PLOT 32B – Mr Gurung

Goodearl

  1. 🥇 PLOT 30 – Mr Sheppard
  2. 🥈 PLOT 12A – Mr Lee
  3. 🥉 PLOT 32 – Mr Akers

Ventnor

  1. 🥇 PLOT 26 – Mrs Carolyn Way
  2. 🥈 PLOT 29 – Mr Ronald Hinton
  3. 🥉 PLOT 12 – Mr White

Newcomer Award 🌱

PLOT 12A Rose Walk – Mr Saunders

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants for their outstanding efforts.

Ground Maintenance Update 🌳
Ground Maintenance Update 🌳 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

Our Parks & Open Spaces Team has been hard at work keeping our community beautiful!

Here’s what we’ve been up to:

🚗 Oberon Lane

  • Car park area tidied up
  • Overgrown hedges trimmed

🌿 Grass Cutting

  • Currently in Queen Elizabeth, Thursday Street, Friday Street
  • Moving to Oakhurst early next week

✂️ Hedge Cutting

  • Tractor and side arm hire extended for 3 months (Sept-Nov)
  • Seasonal workers’ contracts extended
  • Continuous cycle maintenance – next up, Abbey Meads areas to be revisited

🛝 Parks & Projects

  • Repairs made to White Eagle Play Area unit
  • Graffiti removed at Heaton Close Play Area

🚨 Need to report a maintenance issue? 📧 Email: tidyup@haydonwick.gov.uk 📞 Call: 01793 722446

To review the maintenance schedules visit the website https://haydonwick.gov.uk/maintenance-schedule/

Summer Extravaganza ’24 – How did we do? Please share your feedback with us.
Summer Extravaganza ’24 – How did we do? Please share your feedback with us. 1920 2560 Liz Matthews
📣 We’d love to hear what you thought! 📣
Help shape our future events by sharing your feedback 👉 here
Your feedback is important to us, once you’ve completed the form online your name will go into a prize draw to win a fantastic prize…so don’t delay! Closing date for the prize draw is Monday 16th September.

Parks & Opens Spaces Team – Taking Pride In Our Community
Parks & Opens Spaces Team – Taking Pride In Our Community 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

Clear views ahead! 👀✨

We just gave our local bus shelter a makeover, and the results are crystal clear! Now you can actually see through the glass again! 🚏💫
No more squinting or guessing when your bus is coming. Plus, our community is looking fresher and safer already. Next stop: a cleaner, brighter community for everyone! 🚌🌟
💡 Community Involvement: Your observations help us maintain our lovely area.
Notice an area needing attention? Please inform us at tidyup@haydonwick.gov.uk
Together, we’re cultivating a cleaner, greener Haydon Wick. Thank you for your continued support in making our community shine!

Re-Discover Your Community in 20-Days – Pop by and Plant Event
Re-Discover Your Community in 20-Days – Pop by and Plant Event 2333 1750 Liz Matthews

🌱 Ready to get your hands dirty and make new friends? Join us for our “Pop by and Plant” event! 🌼

📅 Thursday, August 15th, 2024
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Rose Walk Leisure Garden Entrance, Old Blunsdon Road, Haydon Wick

It’s Day 18 of our “Re-discover Your Community in 20 Days” challenge, and we’re digging into some fun! Come meet your neighbours, learn about our local leisure gardens, and plant up seeds to take away. No green fingers required – just bring your enthusiasm!

🌟 Psst… rumour has it there might be explorer’s rewards for our most adventurous community members! Register here: https://haydonwick.gov.uk/summer-extravaganza-2024/re-discover-your-community-in-20-days/🏅
Can’t make it? No worries! Why not start your own mini-adventure today? What hidden gem will YOU uncover in Haydon Wick? Share your discoveries with #RediscoverYourCommunity
Remember, this is just one of many exciting events coming your way. Stay tuned to haydonwick.gov.uk for more community shenanigans!
Let’s re-discover our amazing community together! 🤗

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