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Georgina Morgan-Denn
7 September 2023

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Haydon Wick Parish Council’s Youth Summer Programme with BEST – Be A Better You

Haydon Wick Parish Council’s Youth Summer Programme with BEST – Be A Better You https://haydonwick.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9-3.jpg 800 800 Georgina Morgan-Denn Georgina Morgan-Denn https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/86720b6552d1081447e5765e596ef00f25d359d874727de93ee6c522b559facc?s=96&d=mm&r=g 7 September 2023 7 September 2023

“Such a fantastic time was had by all children of this year’s youth Summer Programme, and what a better way to end it than with a delicious Domino’s pizza!”.

During the summer holidays, the Parish Council funded weekly enrichment sessions with its regular partner and charity, BEST – Be A Better You. This is the Council’s third year of working with BEST who provide engaging and exciting youth activities during the school holidays. The Council is delighted to report that this year has seen a consistently high number of attendees to each session and each one reportedly had a thoroughly good time.

During the sessions the group was split into two and involved activities such as improving football skills, ball control, coordination and confidence, boxing, Jab, Jab, Run (Duck, Duck, Goose) to full on football matches. Each child got involved and greatly improved during the programme.

The final session was held at the Parish Council’s open space at Trent Road Playing field where local Domino’s Pizza at Taw Hill generously provided discounted pizzas as a special treat for all the hard work the young people put in over the summer.

Neil Tustin, FA Football Coach and BEST Youth Mentor had this to say about the programme:

“All children need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them. That’s exactly what we do here at BEST- Be A Better You. Especially through football – this summer programme at Haydon Wick has been so rewarding, watching everyone smile and laugh.”

Craig Hiscock, Operations Manager at BEST – Be A Better You said:

“I just wanted to say thank you for another successful summer program of activities. The records show that we had 179 children attend the sessions and all enjoyed the activities that you fund. Haydon Wick Parish are always our most attended sessions, and every single child enjoys them so much. We sincerely value the work we do with you and are very much looking forward to October half term.”

Councillor Rebecca Ross, Chair of Community Development Committee had this to say about our Summer Programme:

“It is fantastic to hear even more children have taken part in this year’s BEST summer programme and it is great to have received such positive feedback from both parents and the young people who have attended. We are very fortunate to have been able to partner with BEST again and we look forward to welcoming them back in October when they will be running a similar half term programme.”

The Parish Council has already confirmed the next enrichment programme with BEST due to take place during the October half-term. To find out more and to book on to the sessions follow our socials or visit our website. Never miss an update by keeping up to date with all the latest Haydon Wick Parish Council news and events by subscribing to our monthly email bulletin. To do this visit: https://haydonwick.gov.uk/latest-news/

Georgina Morgan-Denn
28 July 2023

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Youth Summer Programme with BEST-Be A Better You has Commenced

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The first enrichment session in the Council’s youth summer programme saw an action-packed two hours and lots of happy attendees.

Thursday 27^th July saw lots of familiar, excited faces coming through the doors of GLL Sports Hall for the first summer enrichment session with BEST – Be A Better You. It was so lovely to see so many regular attendees returning.

The group was split into two; half played football and practiced football skills, whilst the other half engaged with boxing skills and drills. It’s amazing to see that so many of the young people who attended previously have remembered some of the drills, and each time they come are progressing even further. After a quick snack and a drink, the groups swapped over and enjoyed the other sport. By the end of the session, everyone was beginning to slow down, after a manic two hours running around.

Neil Tustin, FA Football Coach and BEST Youth Mentor had this to say about the event:

“It is so inspiring to see so many young people enjoying these sessions, in particular a child that came to last year’s Haydon Wick Summer Programme, who was so shy and nervous, has now gone on to play football at a grass roots club that I am part of, in his free time. BEST sessions are aimed at providing children with activities to keep them engaged, make new friends and be involved in sport to lead them down a healthy path and to maintain positive mental health and wellbeing. The funding from the Council really helps us to reach as many young people as we can.

I am so proud to be a part of this amazing charity, that is helping so many young people achieve their dreams.”

The Council is really looking forward to seeing what the rest of the summer programme brings to the young people of Haydon Wick. Its not too late to sign your child up for any of the remaining free sessions. To do this, please contact Kate at: youthandcommunity@haydonwick.gov.uk / 01793 722446.

Georgina Morgan-Denn
14 June 2022

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A community celebration of the Platinum Jubilee hosted by Haydon Wick Parish Council

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Haydon Wick Parish Council was delighted with the turn out for the event at King George V Field last Thursday as over 1,000 people attended throughout the day.

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

“It was wonderful to see so many of the community come together and enjoy the day, and just goes to show the fantastic community spirit we have here in Haydon Wick.

A special thanks to all of those who contributed to making the day a success, without them we couldn’t have made the day happen.”

Entertainment was provided by the Britannia Majorettes, live music from Jol Rose, and Singing for the Brain, all of which had lots of people singing along and enjoying the show.

A selection of jubilee craft pursuits for young people were a real success. There were hand-decorated crowns being worn around the event all day. Allstarz coaching also helped keep the young people entertained by providing various workshops throughout the day.

The Parish Council’s Memory Café put on an array of stimulating activities, such as making recycled bird feeders and planting sunflowers. These activities attracted a lot of interest and even saw some young people joining in with the memory café residents.

The biggest highlight of the event was the fly past by the Lancaster bomber. All eyes to the sky to see such an incredible aircraft grace our skies. A range of craft stalls and street food was also available which kept everybody refreshed throughout the day.

Georgina Morgan-Denn
13 May 2022

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Another summer of skills development, building friendships and confidence, to be delivered by Haydon Wick Parish Council

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Haydon Wick Parish will be offering another extensive summer youth development programme for the residents of the parish. Following the success of last year, BEST- ‘Be A Better You’ will be back and will be providing weekly skill building sessions to provide children and younger adults aged between 7 and 16 years a safe, fun, and positive environment to develop essential life skills such as leadership and communication. The programme also offers a platform for increased socialisation, friendship building, and confidence making.

The weekly programme delivered in partnership with local charity BEST – Be A Better You is charitable organisation aimed at helping youths move away from a growing gang culture in Swindon by providing intensive mentorship programs in a number of different physical activities such as Boxing, MMA and football. Craig Hiscock (Operations Manager) had this to say about the project:

“BEST is really excited to be providing summer activities again in Haydon Wick. We will be adding in football session with our fully qualified FA coach Neil as well as the team games, boxing drills and skills and non-contact martial arts. Last year was a huge success and we cannot wait to work with the children and young people in the parish”.

Haydon Wick Parish Council are also teaming up with Allstarz Coaching to offer free, inclusive, weekly football skills workshops to children in the parish aged between 6 and 14 years old. Allstarz aim to help their participants meet their sporting potential and build their competence, confidence, and character.

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

“We are really pleased to be continuing our Partnership with Allstarz Sports Coaching and BEST and to be able to offer these free sessions. Both programmes provide a wonderful opportunity for local children to get active as well as to develop new skills, meet new friends and more importantly just have some fun! We encourage families to take advantage of the activities available but would advise people to book up quickly as in the past they have been really popular. A big thank you to everyone who is involved in helping to run these events.”

Pictured: (with permission) participants of the Haydon Wick & BEST February Half-term Youth Program, February 2022

If these workshops interest you, you would like more information or you would like to book your child/children a space on the programme please email:

youthandcommunity@haydonwick.gov.uk

Artist impression of Seven Fields Nature Reserve in the style of hand drawn black and white map

Caroline Hunt
5 May 2021

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Council & Local Artist Celebrate Seven Fields Nature Reserve

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The Council has teamed up with the very talented local community artist, Marilyn Trew, to create a bespoke map of Seven Fields Nature Reserve.

The concept of the map is to spread awareness of why the Local Nature Reserve is so important, to promote the partnership between Seven Fields Nature Reserve and the Parish Council, and to help navigate your way through the fields and educate the community on the types of wildlife and wildflowers that you may find there.

To mark this special occasion, we will be running a colouring competition. The winner will receive a family picnic hamper (kindly donated by Morrisons, Haydon Wick) to enjoy at Seven Fields on a weekend of your choice throughout June. Entries to be received by Friday 4^th June 2021. Entries should be sent to competitions@haydonwick.gov.uk – please include your name and contact email/telephone number. There is no age limit for this competition, and it is open to anyone who enjoys visiting Seven Fields Nature Reserve.

Colouring map of Seven Fields Nature Reserve