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  • Georgina Morgan-Denn

Ponies Visit Haydon Meadow Pre School
Ponies Visit Haydon Meadow Pre School 800 800 Georgina Morgan-Denn

Haydon Wick Parish Council arranges for Therapy Ponies to Visit Haydon Meadow Pre School

Following their recent popular appearance at the Haydon Wick Memory Café in October 2022, the Dinky Ponies have been invited back for another visit to the Parish. This time round they will be enjoyed by the children and staff at Haydon Meadow pre-school, which is situated In Haydon Centre and Gym

During their last visit the children were able to see the ponies through the fence, but this time they got the chance to get up close and personal. Sarah, the owner of the ponies, brought along the lovely Georgie and Tinks who the children got to pet, brush, and pamper. The two ponies looked beautiful after each of the groups of children had visited them. They had lovely plaits and multi-coloured bows in their manes and tails.

The miniature Shetland ponies are used as therapy animals, and are often enjoyed in care home settings, where they trigger happy memories for residents. This time the Parish Council were excited they bought a smile to the children’s faces in an educational setting.

Rebecca Ross, Chair of the Community Development Committee had this to say about the visit:

“As a horse lover myself, I think this was a wonderful opportunity to give children at the pre school the opportunity to interact with these gentle creatures. It’s a great chance for partnership working with our neighbours and sharing resources.”

  • Georgina Morgan-Denn

Trespassing at Cliffords Meadow
Trespassing at Cliffords Meadow 800 800 Georgina Morgan-Denn

 

 

 

 

 

The tenant Farmer at Cliffords Meadow who is grazing cattle and sheep, has recently caught trespassers pushing through the hedgerows and creating gaps in the stock fencing. Some of the trespassers have even let their dogs near the sheep, which is a serious concern for the livestock.

The tenant Farmer has spent a significant amount of time and money on trying to repair the damage caused and often has to retrieve the cattle and sheep from nearby streets as they have gone through the gaps.

The Parish Council is in contact with Natural England, the Land Agent and the tenant Farmer signposting potential grant funding information and improvements to secure the area.

  • Georgina Morgan-Denn

Autumn and Winter Shrub & Hedge maintenance programme
Autumn and Winter Shrub & Hedge maintenance programme 800 800 Georgina Morgan-Denn

The Council has commenced its Autumn and Winter Shrub & Hedge maintenance programme.

Abbey Meads has been completed and the team is now working in Haydon Wick, Greenmeadow and Moredon area moving on to Haydon End and Oakhurst in the near future. These operations are being carried out by the Council’s direct labour force, who are working on an enhanced specification; this involves a substantial reduction of shrubs and hedgerows where possible.

This method of maintenance leads to more controllable re-growth, improved maintenance leading to less litter, less likelihood of structural damage to property and less potential for vermin to inhabit these areas.

The feedback from residents has been fantastic and is keeping up the staff morale as they continue through the programme.

 

 

  • Georgina Morgan-Denn

Haydon Wick Parish Council’s Yoga Programme
Haydon Wick Parish Council’s Yoga Programme 591 591 Georgina Morgan-Denn

As part of its Reducing Loneliness and Isolation Programme, Haydon Wick Parish Council is delighted to partner with Rosetta Lorusso at the Council Offices in Haydon Wick, to embark on a 6-week introduction to yoga and mindfulness.

 

Rosetta has been teaching yoga for 15 years’ and was born in Swindon.  She has a passion to share yoga to help others connect with the body, and focus the mind in a positive way. Sessions synchronise breath with movement in a creative, explorative flow of the self. Increasing self-awareness can lay foundations for a harmonious community.

 

The 45-minute classes will be held at the Parish Council Offices for six weeks starting on Monday 30th January, starting at 4.30 pm, mats will be provided.

 

The yoga classes will be charged at £1.00 per class, with the full £6.00 payable in full by bank transfer at the time of booking.

 

For further details, and to book your space at all 6 classes please contact events@haydonwick.gov.uk or telephone 01793 722446

 

 

 

 

  • Georgina Morgan-Denn

Christmas comes to Haydon Wick Memory Café
Christmas comes to Haydon Wick Memory Café 800 800 Georgina Morgan-Denn

‘It’s lovely to see so many of our regulars with smiles on their faces, especially at this time of year”

 

Christmas came early to Haydon Wick Parish Council’s Memory Café on 14th December 2022. Café attendees were greeted by staff and volunteers dressed in festive outfits, and cheerful Christmas music playing in the background. The room was warm and welcoming, courtesy of a sparkling Christmas tree and a backdrop image of a coal fire, surrounded with toys and wrapped presents.

 

To kick off the festivities, the café welcomed a choir from Haydonleigh Primary School, who entertained those present with their carol singing. Toddlers from the neighbouring Meadow Pre-School then popped in, bearing Christmas cards and chocolates.

 

The next activity was Christmas wreath making with seasonal foliage. The Parish Council’s talented Administrator demonstrated her creative skills by leading the session, and helped those present to create a festive garland, which they were then able to take home with them.

 

This was followed by our regular fitness instructor, who quickly warmed each one of the attendees up with some gentle exercises to Christmas music. Lin’s enthusiasm and festive play list brought smiles to all present.

 

Finally, we were delighted to have Father Christmas join the café – our thanks to Councillor Richard Hailstone for helping us again this year.  The very talented Father Christmas provided musical accompaniment on his keyboard, while everyone sang traditional Christmas carols. Afterwards he handed out gifts and a raffle was drawn. This year’s raffle prizes were once again kindly donated by Parish Councillors and Council staff.

 

Rebecca Ross, Chair of the Community Development committee said: ‘’ Haydon Wick is rightly proud of its award-winning Memory Café, and it’s lovely to see so many of our regulars with smiles on their faces, especially at this time of year. The Parish Council is always grateful for the support of its volunteers, who turn up at each café to support this valuable project.”

  • Georgina Morgan-Denn

Christmas Parcel Project 2022
Christmas Parcel Project 2022 800 800 Georgina Morgan-Denn

This annual project is more than just delivering a Christmas parcel, it’s a way of checking in on some of our most vulnerable residents and gives us the opportunity to have a chat.

Haydon Wick Parish Council successfully delivered the traditional Christmas Parcel Scheme again this year, spreading festive cheer and goodwill to those residents in need across the Parish.

Councillors, Staff and Volunteers worked hard to pack and deliver the parcels on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th December 2022, to make sure the community project continued to help those over 70 years old, who live alone within the Parish.

Chairman of the Council, Councillor Vinay Manro said:

“This winter has continued to bring challenges for many. The Council is proud to be able to continue with this long-standing tradition in bringing some festive cheer and goodwill to some of those who are most in need within our parish. This annual project is more than just delivering a Christmas parcel, it’s a way of checking in on some of our most vulnerable residents and gives us the opportunity to have a chat. Most of all it’s reassuring for our residents to know there is a friendly face available should they need support”.

The community Christmas project delivered over 130 parcels to residents across the parish. The packages included festive food and other treats. The Council has been humbled by the generosity of its volunteers and local groups who come together every year to help with this project and would like to pass on their thanks to: Morrisons and the Redeemed Christian Church of God for their very generous donations.

  • Georgina Morgan-Denn

Cliffords Meadow Update
Cliffords Meadow Update 800 800 Georgina Morgan-Denn

Residents overlooking Cliffords Meadow were delighted to inform us of the arrival of some new neighbours this morning, in the form of 200 sheep that have been placed in the adjoining fields behind the railway track. These are under the care of the tenant farmer who currently also has cattle in Cliffords Meadow and will be situ until March. We would like to remind everyone that Cliffords Meadow is private and should not be accessed by members of the public, whilst the number of cattle in there at present are small there are plans for more cattle to join the existing herd shortly. If you are out walking across the fields in the vicinity, please do also stick to the public footpaths and if livestock is nearby do keep your dogs on leads.

The Council continue to liaise with Natural England regarding the urgent repairs to the surrounding stock fencing, maintenance of the surrounding hedgerows and future maintenance plans in relation to Cliffords meadow.

 

 

  • Georgina Morgan-Denn

Chairman’s statement following the incident in Haydon End
Chairman’s statement following the incident in Haydon End 800 800 Georgina Morgan-Denn

Haydon Wick Parish Council was saddened to hear of the tragic events in Haydon End near to Mazurek Way. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this awful time. 

 

The Parish Councillors, Swindon Borough Ward Councillors and MP are being kept informed of developments. The Parish Council will continue to support Wiltshire Police in their investigation and with community leaders, local organisations, and residents in an effort to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour in Haydon Wick.  

 

In the meantime residents can expect to see an increase in overt patrols across the Parish for the foreseeable future.

 

Please be advised that as an essential part of the investigation the Police had to cut some hedges to help locate evidence which may support the investigation. In the coming weeks the Parish Council will look at options, in consultation with local residents, on any reinstatements.

 

If you have any information that can help with the Police enquiries, please contact 101 quoting ‘Operation Glendale’

  • Georgina Morgan-Denn

Mental Health at Christmas
Mental Health at Christmas 800 800 Georgina Morgan-Denn

The lead up to Christmas can be a hard time for many people. Studies have shown that by not talking about how you are feeling can have a hugely negative impact on your mental health.

 

Haydon Wick Parish Council is offering a Warm Space drop in, every Monday and Friday from 11.00am – 1.00pm until Friday 31st March 2023. Our large meeting room is open to come in from the cold weather, grab some warm refreshments more importantly, have a chat.

 

On Saturday 17th December our Christmas Parcels will be making their way to many of our residents who are over 70 years of age and who live alone. This scheme provides not only essential food products but a moment of important interaction for some residents who may not see anyone else over the festive period.

To check the criteria and to apply for a parcel this year click here.

 

If you are struggling with your mental health at the moment, never feel afraid to reach out.

 

Every Mind Matters is offering a free ‘mind plan’ with tips on how to help deal with mental health problems. Visit the link 👇 to get your free mind plan

Every Mind Matters – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

 

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