SummerFREE 2019 Haydon Wick living
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Celebrating125(see page 24) years Regular Events: Thursday Meat Draw at 9.30 Saturday Live Bands/Soloists/Discos Sunday Bingo at 8.00 – New members and their families welcome – Sky TV and BT Sport Major sporting events always on our back bar 8 ft dropdown screen and 3 large screens in front bar.
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Room Hire: Members only, full catering facilities for up to 200 Anniversaries – Birthdays – Special Events – Weddings Enquiries and correspondence to: The Secretary, Haydon Wick Club, 10 Blunsdon Road, Swindon SN25 1JD. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01793 721028 Haydon Wick Club 2 Haydon Wick ‘living’ is assembled and Summer produced by Haydon in the Parish of Haydon Wick Wick Parish Council Issue No 131 Summer 2019
Contents Letter from the Editorial Team Bus Survey...... 4 This is the first newsletter post 2nd May, Office Staff...... 7 when the Parish Council Elections took place. Annual Assembly...... 8 All the Councillors stood down leaving 18 Meeting Dates 2019/20...... 17 seats to be filled. The Parish is divided into Tuesday Art Group...... 19 two wards “Haydon Wick” & “Haydon End”. Haydon Wick Over 60s Club...... 20 In Haydon End there were only 7 candidates Young at Heart...... 21 for the 9 seats, so all 7 candidates were HW Petanque Club...... 23 elected unopposed. In Haydon Wick there HW Club 125 years...... 24 were 12 candidates for the 9 seats hence Domestic Abuse...... 25 there was a Parish Election for some of our To mow or not to mow...... 28 residents and not others. New Councillors...... 31 Indoor Bowling...... 35 The centre 4 pages have the names and Cliffords Field...... 36 pictures of the new Council. By the next Media Savvy Course...... 40 issue we should know the names of the two Terry Powell...... 41 Councillors co-opted to the two vacancies Haydon Artists...... 42 in Haydon End Ward. Leaving Abuse...... 45 London Marathon...... 46 We don’t have the usual committee reports, Haydon Wick Bowls Club...... 47 but we have published the reports from the Justin Tomlinson MP...... 49 Annual Assembly held on the 19th of March. Railway...... 52 Grass cutting and hedge cutting figures a lot SBC Councillors...... 54 in our discussions; on pages 28/29 & 36/37 Puzzle Page...... 56 we have two articles explaining why we Haydon Wick Parish Council Members...... 57 should have a bit of wilderness in our Parish. Who Does What...... 58 We are back on the map (well road sign), What's on in Haydon Wick...... 59 having been missed off the new signs, Important Numbers...... 61 Haydon Wick has now been re-added. Now serving Communities of Oakhurst, Keep your letter, emails etc coming. Taw Hill, Priory Vale, Haydon View, Haydon Bye for now. Wick Village, Abbey Meads, Haydonleigh, Haydon End, Greenmeadow, Pembroke Park, Woodhall Park and Western Moredon. Front cover picture ‘John Fuller’ www.haydonwick.gov.uk
3 Haydon Wick Community Bus Review
Haydon Wick’s Community Bus service is subsidised by the Parish Council and driven by volunteer drivers. It provides door to door transport for the elderly and disabled residents of the Parish. The service includes regular trips to local shops, local groups and day trips. The bus is also available for private appointments or bookings for organised trips, subject to driver availability.
The Parish Council would like to understand how the current bus service is being used and how we can make it a better service for our residents.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey (pages 5 & 6) and return it to the Parish Office on Thames Avenue. The Parish Council will review all the feedback and an update will be available in the summer.
The information we collect from you is meant for internal use only and will not be shared with third parties. For further information on our privacy policy please contact the Clerk or visit the Haydon Wick Parish Council website. Your input into the review is important to help shape and protect the future of the community bus service.
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4 Please answer the following questions: Q1: Which area in the Parish do you live in?
Haydon Wick Abbey Meads Greenmeadow Moredon Haydon End Q2: How often have you used the Community Bus service?
Just Once At least once a month At least once a week I have never used the Community Bus If you have never used the bus can you say why? ______
Q3: Why have you used the Community Bus? (please tick all that apply)
To visit friends or family To go to work / to volunteer To go shopping To go to an appointment To have a day out (Theatre, Cinema, Lunch) To access walking routes Other (please specify) ______Q4: Without this service, what would you have done?
Travelled by own car Travelled by bus Travelled by taxi Travelled by patient transport Travelled with relative / friend Would not have been able to attend or cancelled the appointment Other (please specify) ______
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5 Q5: How satisfied were you with the service you received on your last journey?
1 = Poor 2 3 = Moderate 4 5 = Excellent
Q6: How likely are you to use the service again?
1 = Never 2 3 4 5 = Definitely
Please can you explain the reason for your answer/rating? ______Q7: We would like to find out if residents using the bus service have found it beneficial – and why. Please could you tell us what benefits there are to you personally? You can choose as many options as you like, or add another reason:
Convenience Reduces the amount of money I have to spend on transport Improved emotional wellbeing Improved physical health No specific benefit Other (please specify) ______Q8: How could we improve the Community Bus service? ______Q9: Which age category you fit into? Q10: What is your gender?
Up to 65 years Male 66 – 71 years Female 72 – 76 years Trans gendered 77+ years Trans sexual Rather not say Rather not say HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL, THAMES AVENUE, SWINDON, SN25 1QQ
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6 Introducing Our Office Staff
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer
Georgina Morgan-Denn BA(Hons) PSLCC
Email: [email protected] • Telephone number: 01793 722446
Administration Assistants
Laura Cutter and Sandra Kelly
Email: [email protected] • Telephone number: 01793 722446
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7 Annual assembly 19th March 2019 Report from Chairman of the Council Linda Brown Introduction Normally just the Chairman of the Parish holds the meeting but, as in the past, I’m Welcome, ladies and gentlemen sharing the responsibility with the Vice- to this year’s Annual Assembly. chair, Cllr McDermott and the Chair of This is one of the meetings each year that Policy and Finance, Cllr Callen. Sarah will we are legally required to hold between be covering Community Engagement and 1st March and 1st June. For the future aspirations, Sue will be dealing with newcomers, it is best described as the the precept. annual shareholders meeting where the Final Months in Office Directors (we, the Councillors) tell the shareholders (you, the residents) what As we approach election day, I am keenly we've done, what we want to do and to give aware of this may be, for some, their last a brief financial overview. As this is an few months in office. I know that some of election year for all the HW councillors, this us will not be standing again for election. meeting needs to be held before 2nd May For many years this Council has been this year, just in case the people sat up justifiably proud of being apolitical. Yes, here aren’t re-elected, especially as this some of our councillors are card-carrying meeting has to be called by the Chairman members of various political parties. But of the Parish Council. on the whole, those party affiliations remain outside the door. Most councillors If any votes are taken at this meeting, they are here for the benefit of their are not binding on the Parish Council communities not their political parties. although we should consider them at the next relevant meeting of the Council. Only The elections put some tacit constraints registered electors can vote on an issue. on the workings of the Parish Council and especially the councillors. It is frowned Due to the informality of the meeting, upon to use our position to promote registered electors, including councillors, ourselves during this period over possible may ask questions of the Council, which we candidates who do not share this platform will try to answer here. If we can’t, please and thereby disadvantaging them. make sure the Clerk has your name and contact details so that we can get back to Staff changes in 2018 you directly. Electors may also make Last year, our Clerk, Terry Powell took suggestions and comment on anything early retirement due to ill health. His pertinent to the people of Haydon Wick extensive knowledge is sorely missed. But Parish, this is the whole purpose of the we have been fortunate to get a very meeting. I will take questions pertinent to capable replacement in Georgina. the subject that we are discussing at Georgina initially came to us as a locum thetime. There will also be an opportunity clerk, as it was planned that Terry’s health for more questions at the end of the would improve such that he would have meeting. been able to return to his role. But when it
8 became evident that Terry would not be into the team really well and the whole team able to continue, the Parish Council took has worked incredibly hard this year to keep the decision to formalise Georgina’s the parish looking tidy despite some huge position and she accepted the role full time challenges (more from that later from in December. Richard)… Georgina is a fully qualified clerk with a One final staff change is the retirement, diploma in Community Governance (the again, of the parish handy man, Dave Hyde. advanced level of qualification that He has been keeping the doors from underpins our sector. She has worked as squeaking, fences from falling down, lights Parish Clerk for a variety of small, medium burning and bus stops spick and span for and large-sized parish councils in 15 years. Not to mention maintaining our Ogbourne St George, Swindon and in huge suite of play areas! But this evening’s Oxfordshire. We are also fortunate in that meeting isn’t long enough to list the things she brings with her an extensive set of that carry his thumb print. Another big pair business skills, gained most recently from of boots to fill. the Financial Services sector. George also So, our thanks to Dave for /your his service lived in Oakhurst a few years ago, so to the Parish Council. Have a good knows the area pretty well and now lives retirement and, if you get bored, you know just a few miles away… close to the County where we are! [we think he is coming] Ground…so she should be cycling in daily…eh George! War Memorial And I know that we all wish Terry a full 2018 saw the Centenary of the end of recovery and a long and healthy retirement. World War I. The fates aligned so that It’s truly well deserved. Remembrance Sunday fell on Armistice Just after last year’s Annual Meeting our Day, 11 Nov. We felt that we should newest member of office staff took up her acknowledge the sacrifice of our position. Sandra Kelly has shown herself to parishioners by erecting a memorial. The be a competent member of staff. Having Tommy statue and bench that has been worked in local government for over 30 installed by the obelisk near Havisham years including working for another Parish Drive have been well received. The Council prior to joining Haydon Wick, she comments about art installation outside the brings a wealth of experience (especially parish office were equally positive. We still financial) to the role. Sandra is also a have one more bench to install once the resident in the Parish so has a knowledge Doctors’ extension is complete and we can of the area, an understanding of the issues see the effect that it has on our front garden. facing the Council and a commitment to Our thanks to the children of HW primary ensuring that matters are passed on to be school for their poems and poppies; dealt with quickly and effectively. Homeground Doctors’ Surgery and their Our outdoor gang, better known in-house contractors Donovan Construction (SW) as POST – the Parks and Open Spaces Ltd for allowing us to have the hoardings Team, has had two new members, Mark painted by Marilyn & Chris Trew who kindly Weaving and Martin Smith, since this time provided their service and materials for free; last year. Martin’s position was just for a and AWBS for subsidising the materials year initially, but we soon decided that we around the tree. And thanks to our team for have enough ongoing work to offer him a tidying up the area and installing the statue permanent position. They’ve both settled and bench.
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19th March Amenities AND Leisure Committee Report
The committee has had a busy May saw the official opening of the newly year initiating new projects refurbished Heaton Close playground by and overseeing the continuing local celebrity, Maisie Sly. This fun event assimilation of grounds was attended by children and their parents from Catherine Wayte School. The Wick maintenance transferred Farm orchard play ground was also from the Borough Council. overhauled and the orchard has been replanted with apple and pear trees – March saw the start of grass cutting using which seem to have survived the dry our own work force for the first time. summer thanks to regular watering by the Unfortunately, the weather was not kind Parks and Open Spaces Team. and we had two snow episodes during the month which delayed the start and made Part of this year’s playground budget has it difficult to catch up. A decision was been spent on overhauling the Heaton made at the end of June to employ Close MUGA which, being over 20 years contractors to cut the larger open spaces old, was dilapidated and listing a lot to as our own smaller machines were finding patch up! We had intended to spend the it difficult to keep to the planned schedule. money on updating Haydonleigh Skate Park This decision coincided with the start of a but this project was put back due to delays prolonged dry spell – such is the vagaries in transfer of the land and the erection of a of the British weather! fence between the MUGA (to be retained by Haydonleigh School) and the Skate Park. The wet spring and warm summer This upgrade will be our own major project produced rampant growth of hedgerows for 2019/20. We also have places for an and brambles, so we had to fund an outdoor gym in Priory Vale and we will be emergency cut ahead of the hard autumn consulting on this in the near future. cutback. Unfortunately, the maps that were given to us by the Borough Council Leisure gardens continue to be popular did not identify all the hedges but most of and we have improved the car park at the smaller areas have now been Ventnor Close and planted apple trees on identified and added to the list. a spare plot which we hope to develop for local charities, this will be named “Apple Amenities AND leisure Tree Allotment”. COMMITTEE The Parks and Open Spaces Team have recently uncovered “Haydon Henge” as Amenities & Leisure Committee meets part of the winter shrub clearance at on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. This committee handles open spaces, Purton Road. play areas, footpaths, leisure gardens Richard Hailstone and community transport. Chairman of the Amenities & Leisure Committee
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Haydon Wick Festival th Saturday 13 July
10:30am Parade from Rex Barnett Walk Led by Wiltshire Army Cadet Force Band and
Britannia Majorettes & Miniettes
Along High Street to Emmanuel Church
for stalls, games & refreshments until 2:30pm
All welcome to join in the parade. Children
encouraged to bring shakers or similar.
12 Haydon Wick Festival Report to th Annual Assembly Saturday 13 July 19th March POLICY & FINANCE GRANTS Some of our grant applicants are present In 2018/19 the Council received at the meeting today to show case and numerous applications from voluntary present some ways in which our grants groups and charitable/ community have helped them achieve their projects. organisations and are pleased to confirm POLICIES REVIEWED AND that grants were awarded as below: 10:30am Parade from Rex Barnett Walk CREATED • £250.00 for Shine Swindon for running Led by Wiltshire Army Cadet Force Band and support groups for new mothers who Policies created – CCTV, Recording of are suffering from postnatal meetings, Reserves policy
depression Reviewed – Staff handbook, Financial Britannia Majorettes & Miniettes £500.00 for Swindon 105.5 to provide Regulations, Standing Orders, Investment • a community-led radio Policy Along High Street to Emmanuel Church £1000.00 to North Swindon The Emergency Plan has been reviewed • Community Group for the running of and a group will shortly be created to for stalls, games & refreshments until 2:30pm the North Swindon Fun Day include residents of the Parish that would £640.00 to Britannia Majorettes and be part of the plan ensuring the
• Miniettes of Swindon to purchase new community is led to safety in an
All welcome to join in the parade. Children emergency situation. dresses for their Miniettes troupe for encouraged to bring shakers or similar. the new display season INCOME, BUDGET SETTING £500.00 to Emmanuel URC Church for • AND PRECEPT the running of Haydon Wick Festival £1000.00 to Haydon Wick Guides & Price comparison exercises were carried • Rangers to help with the costs of their out for all of the Council’s income streams trip to France such as advertising, leisure garden rates, hire of premises and the community bus. £250.00 to 7th Swindon Scouts for The cost of the room hire was remarkably • the purchase of a new water boiler low and has been increased to cover the £1000.00 to Swindon & Cricklade costs. • Railway for the conversion of a train The Council set the precept and whilst carriage to accommodate wheelchair there has been an increase the overall users and carers amount is still fairly low in comparison to POLICY & FINANCE other councils, the amount payable for 19/20 is £83.60 for a Band D property. This Committee meeting the 4th Tuesday of the month and is charged with Other: GDPR adopted and the Council managing :Council finance, matters of has two DPO’s governance; keeping fees and charges Sue Callen in line with markets and driving the corporate plan. It also controls all Chair of Policy & Finance personal matters via a sub-committee.
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14 Report to Annual Assembly 19th March Planning Committee Report
The Haydon Wick The Parish Council submits it decision Parish Council Planning to the borough council planning committee who are the final arbiters Committee carries as to acceptance or rejection of any out the preliminary individual application. review of all planning The committee is also involved in applications affecting looking at highway issues on behalf of the properties or land the Parish Council. within the Parish. Some examples of our work from the past year: Applications may range from 118 planning applications examined something as small as the addition • of a front porch, through extensions • Tadpole Lane field access in process to an existing house and commercial of design signage. The planning committee tries Signage at the Lady Lane junction to protect the built environment from • on Thamesdown Drive now shows what it considers as unsuitable or directions to Haydon Wick overbearing development. Any objection raised must be based on the • SBC planning training attended by formal planning guidelines. In the case members of the committee of an objection by the Parish Council, Question time meeting with it is sometimes possible to advise the • Councillor Maureen Penny, SBC applicant as to remedial measures cabinet member for Highways and which may address the issues which Environment to discuss traffic related led to the objection. matters as they affect Haydon Wick Planning Committee • Successfully pressed for a Toucan crossing on Westfield Way adjacent The planning committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month to examine to the Manor pub. all new planning applications in the neighbourhood, with a strong local John Fuller knowledge and perspective, due weight Chair Planning and Highways is given to their recommendations.
15 Looking to the Future Report to Annual Assembly 19th March Cllr Sarah McDermott – outgoing vice chair
For those who didn’t already Richard Hailstone has also talked about know… our parish elections the play area refurbishment projects at take place on May 2nd which Heaton Close and how the Council has will see all eighteen Haydon committed in next year’s budget to make Haydonleigh Skatepark Wick Councillors stand- refurbishment our next big project. down and who knows who As a Council we commit each year to will replace them. So, for investing £70,000 of the budget to this those current councillors purpose. present tonight, our future We cannot tell you what the new could be somewhat Council will do post-election; we hope curtailed! they feel we have left the Council in a strong financial position – no letters But this doesn’t mean the current with “all the money’s gone” from us. councillors have stopped working. And that they will look at the work we We have for the past few months and have done over the past years and for the forthcoming few weeks continue follow in our footsteps and continue to to make decisions about the services invest [and enhance] in area we live in. we provided. Some decisions have been “kicked into the long grass”, these Community Engagement are mainly ones that present long term We continue communicate with our financial commitment, for example, at residents through our website, our present we as a Council hold 6 months social media channels such as General Reserves, this is seen as good Facebook and through the Haydon practice, during Budget considerations Living magazine which is published we discuss the possibility of reducing by the Council three times a year, but that General Reserve to 4 months – these are a passive activity, we simply still an acceptable amount – , freeing provide information. capital to ease the impact on the precept, however it was felt that this In the past year we have also reduction in Reserves would impact undertaken some activities that have any incoming Council unfairly. Similar, generated much interest in the Parish. decisions about the Short, Medium- As Linda has already discussed, the and Long-Term investment of Reserves, installation of the “Tommy” Figure, the have been delayed as we didn’t want installation of a memorial bench, the to tie up the money, therefore Temporary Mural and Poppy Display, hampering the incoming Councils for the Centenary of the End of WW1 spending wishes. all generated very positive feedback.
16 Another first occurred in Christmas As said previously, we need local 2018, for the first time in the thirty-year groups and individuals to lets us know history of the Christmas Parcel Scheme their ideas in ways we can engage with we worked with two third parties, Metro residents through activities and events. Bank & The Redeemed Christian So, if you have an idea as to how Church of God to provide our parcels. Haydon Wick Parish Council can This proved a very successful piece of become more engaged with the teamwork, and hopefully in the future community please do come and speak we can work with other groups to to us – we’d be happy to expand on any provide for our elderly residents. ideas you may have.
HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL 2019/20 MEETING DATES
2019 May June July August September October November
Planning & 1st 4th 2nd 6th 3rd 1st 5th Highways
Amenities & 21st 11th 9th 13th 10th 8th 12th Leisure Full Council 14th 18th 16th 20th 17th 15th 19th Policy & Finance 28th 25th 23rd 27th 24th 22nd 26th 2020 December January February March April May
Planning & 3rd 7th 4th 3rd 7th 5th Highways
Amenities & 10th 14th 11th 10th 14th Leisure 17th & 31st 12th 17th 21st 18th 21st Full Council (APM) (ACM) Policy & Finance * 28th 25th 24th 28th
* No Policy & Finance meeting in December as third Tuesday is Christmas Day, an additional meeting will be arranged in January for budget purposes date TBA 31st March 2020 Annual Parish Meeting 12th May 2020 Annual Council Meeting
To be reviewed at a future date.
17 Poems Get the facts – wise man or fool? Summer? The wise man said “I really do not Has “Summer” come? know for sure” We are never sure. The fool said – without a thought Our weather is so erratice “I do” -it can change back to Spring or even Can we be sure that we are right? Winter If the facts we have are weak or few. at a moment – but without concern for or more. We have to make a judgement So many time in life – and every day. Has Spring’s worst moments ended? Most times we have facts, Is hot sun – just knocking at the door? Or will check them in some way. Our conversations would be very different Are you the “wise” man, If we were to know for sure. Who checks or knows the facts so dear We can have all seasons in a week -to be sure of that decision But, maybe it may make is sad, then – your case is clear. It is that talking point upon the street And – can drive us mad! Or, -- are you just another “fool”.
B. Eidde April 2019 B. Eidde March 2019
To Peter – a real man I know
“Why worry” said Peter Our Peter had “hade quite enough” As he raise his hands aloft And went his merry way, “I feel no pain – I feel no pain” To a new job – to get to grips with, He roared – and discarded judgement And perhaps, have no men to make That had just been brought upon his affray. plan – so plain, So, if I am down or things go wrong By the boss – who thought his words he should “obey” I will raise my arms up high and say “I feel no pain – I feel no pain” For Peter had no great concerns, -and many times the problem just goes For those above him away. Who would only have things done – “their way” Thanks for some great memories Peter.
It was therefore, not so very long before B. Eidde March 2019
18 Tuesday Art Group (Haydon Wick) Over the winter period our artists have been busy working away inside in the warm, using different techniques such as watercolour, acrylics, oils and also sketching with pencil. As a group we gain our inspiration from photos, magazines, real life and other artists. Now that spring is here and summer is approaching, the members of our art group can get outside and capture some magical moments for painting later. This year there has been a wonderful display of Snowdrops, Crocuses and Bluebells around the Haydon area, perfect for those that like to paint flowers. Easter has come and gone, and what wonderful sunny weather we had. Now we look forward to summer, where we can take lots of photos for inspiration. Hopefully the summer weather will be just as good as it was at Easter, plenty of wonderful sunshine. We recently had a workshop with a local artist Jenny Pepper. Jenny showed the group how to use water colour for painting trees and their backgrounds, ideal information for painting landscapes. Jenny showed us how to mix different colours to achieve a natural look, to make our watercolour paintings look vibrant and lively. We are holding an exhibition of the group’s paintings starting the 16th of September for one week. The exhibition will be held upstairs in the Haydon Council Offices. Why not pop along and see the wide variety of artwork the group does, many of which are for sale. Entry is free, and for those that cannot climb stairs we are hoping to have a video system downstairs to show the paintings. We currently have a couple of spaces for anyone who wishes to join the group; we are amateur artists with a variety of skill levels, with both female and male members. If you are interested why not phone Bez (number below). To join the group no particular skill is required (cake baking not essential but extremely welcome), just an interest in art. Please note we do not have formal teaching, just friendly advice from others in the group and occasionally workshops and demonstrations from professional artists. Painting by Diane McGrady Contact Bez on 079541482
19 HAYDON WICK OVER 60’s CLUB I would like to start this article by saying ‘well done to the Parish Council for the lovely bench outside the office’, it is a fitting reminder to everyone of the great sacrifices made for this Country in two world wars. The club celebrated its 47th birthday in March, we are proud of this achievement and hope to continue for many years to come. Our first outing of the year was in April to Weston Super Mare,this seems to be quite a favourite with our members and we had a full coach. The weather remained fair, a bonus as there is nothing worse than a ‘soggy seaside’! An enjoyable day was had by all. In May we ventured a bit further to Exeter, and despite having an early start at.8.30a.m. we did not get on to the motorway until 9.0am, the Swindon rush hour seems to be getting worse and I wonder with all the new building going on how long it will be before there is total gridlock. The coach dropped off quite convenient to the Cathedral and main shopping area at 11.0am, but the first port of call seemed to be Weatherspoons for refreshment! This was once a chapel, and the pulpit and stained glass windows have been retained. Then some retail therapy was called for. Again everyone seemed to have enjoyed their day and we got back to Swindon about 6.pm. We meet once a fortnight on a Monday afternoon for a couple of ‘social hours’ with entertainment, raffle and refreshments at the Haydon Wick Working Men’s Club. If you have access to a computer for more information go to our website at www.haydonwickover 60s.co.uk or e-mail us on [email protected] I hope everyone has a lovely summer. Pat Cutting
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Haydon Wick ‘Young At Heart’ Over 60’s Club
Here we are already halfway through the year: where does the time go? We had a very good Easter Raffle again with a host of lovely prizes; as well as a selection of Easter Eggs. Another great holiday, over far too soon, In April, we had our first holiday of the year, Thank You Linda for organising. this time we went to Llandudno, North Wales. May saw the beginning of our Summer What a beautiful town, with a lovely sea front outings. Our first one was a mystery trip and fantastic scenery. The hotel we stayed in which kept us guessing until we arrived at was on the seafront and was very pleasant. Moreton-in-the-Marsh for coffee, then on The outings included Snowdonia National to Evesham country park for lunch and Park, then on to Sallow Falls and Betws-y- shopping, finally calling in at Webbs coed. The second day saw us venturing to Garden Centre on the way home. Chester and the little village of Eccleston A good day was had by all. which was originally built in 1827 to house the We eagerly await our next trip out. employees of the 1st Duke of Westminster. We then enjoyed some free time in Chester. Thank You to the members who help with putting tables and chairs away at the end For our final day we visited Portmeirion; of Club. "The Village" in the 1960s television show The Prisoner; then on to Portmadog to catch Mike Whelan the steam train to Ffestiniog. Vice Chairman tel: 01793 706145
21 Happy Birthday Us Haydon Wick Parish Council is 80 this year We are thinking of spending our special day with other Octogenarians. So, if you are; or you know someone who will be; turning eighty this year please get in touch with the Parish Office so we can keep you informed of our plans. [email protected] Haydon Wick Parish Council Council Office Thames Avenue SN25 1QQ 01793 722446 (Our special day is 8th August - what's yours?)
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22 Haydon Wick Pétanque Club
As the year progresses the club is still going strong. Anywhere between ten and eighteen regular members take part in the Tuesday and Saturday sessions.
A recent match in progress
Our playing surface is separated into three pistes marked by fine cord. The surface is granite chippings around 5 to 10mm in size. The idea is to get your boule closest to the jack. The first team to thirteen points is the winner. In France, where the game is extremely popular you will see teams playing on any available surface. The skill and accuracy of some of the French players is truly amazing. Just for the record, we don’t pretend to be anywhere near that standard! John Fuller
23 The history of Haydon Wick Club In 1892, some 127 years ago a plot of land in Haydon Wick, together with “Rose Cottage” was purchased by Ushers Brewery for £190 !! recreational facilities for its 1,600 2 years later in 1894 a members club members with weekly entertainment, was formed and registered with the cabaret evenings, bingo, and currently CIU (Club Institute Union) at their supports 16 teams representing the Head Office. club in a variety of leagues for skittles, “Rose Cottage” was demolished in darts, pool, crib, dominoes, Cirencester 1898 and the present building erected Sports Quiz League and the Swindon by Ushers. and District Air Rifle League. Forward over 60 years, and in 1964 the Additionally, major sporting events are Haydon Wick WMC was purchased from covered on its 3 large TV screens in Ushers Brewery for £4,000 and the the front bar and on its 8 ft drop down adjacent land for the car park purchased screen in the function room via the for £420. latest technology laser projector. In 1967 the original skittle alley was This year the club celebrates its 125th demolished, and the present Anniversary and continues to welcome entertainment room built. 2 years later new membership applications. additional land to enlarge the car park For further details, find us on was purchased from Bradleys for £500. Facebook or our website, or see our 1982 saw the entertainment room advertisement on the inside front cover extended and in 1994 the club of this magazine. celebrated its 100th Anniversary. Tony Matthews (Secretary). Modifications and enhancements to the club continued including a new skittle alley at the rear of the premises and moving the main entrance from the front of the building to the side within the car park area. In 2016 this family club became a Limited Company and today continues to provide social and
Haydon Wick Club circa 1905 24 Letter from Police & Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson About Domestic Abuse Dear residents, It's really important to stress that domestic abuse isn’t just violent or I wanted to write to you threatening behaviour. It can be about domestic abuse. psychological, emotional, sexual, Fortunately, I have never financial, controlling or coercive. been a victim of domestic Anyone could find themselves in an abuse, but I know all too abusive relationship and no matter what form it takes, it can be equally well just how devastating as damaging. No one should ever be it can be for victims. made to feel unsafe in their own home During my time as Police by the very person that should love and Crime Commissioner, and care for them. But it is happening I have met many people all too often - in Wiltshire last year, we who have escaped abusive received more calls relating to domestic disputes than any other incident. relationships and I know My reason for writing to you is to stress the utter trauma they have that help is available. Although it may experienced. But the seem impossible to escape the clutches trauma does not just stop of an abusive partner, especially when with the victim. Abusive children are involved, finances are low relationships can seriously and there are bills to pay, support is harm children and young available and we can help you make a positive change. people within a family unit, and this harm can last Time and time again, our officers are being told by victims of domestic abuse long after the abuse has that they are unaware of the help stopped, and well into their available and if they had known their adult lives. Of course, every partner had a history of violence, they child responds differently, would have left sooner. The Domestic but witnessing domestic Abuse Disclosure Scheme - known as abuse can lead to cognitive, Clare’s Law, enables you to do exactly this. Under Clare’s Law, you can make behavioural and emotional enquiries about a partner, or the partner issues. of a close friend or family member whose behaviour may be causing concern. ... continued overleaf
25 A total of 299 people contacted us in and witnesses can be improved. 2018 requesting information about an I’m pleased to be able to commission abusive partner. You have a right to a number of valuable support services ask and a right to know – if you have across the county to protect domestic concerns about your partner, or the abuse victims and survivors, and by partner of someone you know, please bringing police, local authorities, consider this scheme. It enables you health professionals and domestic to make a more informed decision on abuse support services together to whether to continue a relationship. share information, identify risks and For more information visit co-ordinate responses, I hope many www.wiltshire.police.uk more victims will feel empowered to get help. We are fully committed to protecting victims and we continuously look at Regards, Angus how services we provide to both victims Additional information on page 45
Greenmeadow & Haydon Wick WI
We are now in our Summer Our three clubs: Book Club, Lunch Programme. Hopefully Club and Singing are all flourishing. sunny weather is on the way We are also trying Bowls and have a but not too hot like last walking group. August is our Annual Summer Outing this year we are off year burning up our lawns. to Wilton House. In July we have a We have had a busy time since our last Centenary Thanksgiving Service in report. Members have been making Salisbury. Teddy Bears for GWH also knitting for The Annual Council Meeting is also in the baby unit. May is our Annual Salisbury in October when all County Meeting when Members vote for a WI’s get together. A busy time again President. Sue Clark was duly elected. for Members. Our outgoing President Sue Burford was thanked for her 3 years. Sue We meet at Haydonleigh Primary Williams a retiring Committee Members School on the 2nd Monday of the and one of our Founder Members was month at 7.00pm. Visitors are given a bouquet of flowers and thanked always welcome costing £2.50 for her tireless contribution to WI. Ros for the evening. We look forward Raymond also retired from Committee. to greeting you. A notice of monthly meetings is placed on Members have donated generously the Notice Board at Morrisions to the County Centenary Project – for information. Homeless Women in Wiltshire.
26 Councillor attendance at meetings
Councillors Committee May 18 – Apr 19 Full Council Policy & Amenities & Planning & /14 Finance /10 Leisure /11 Highways /11
E Baker-Lee 8 8 6
P Booth 12 7 7
D Bower 1 (Resigned in June 18)
L Brown (Chair) 14 10 11 11
S Callen 10 6
P Eagle 12 8
J Fuller 10 8 10
E Gerrard 13 10
R Hailstone 12 7 10
J Jackson 6 /6 5 /6 (Co-opted Nov 18)
S Heyes 13 10 10
V Manro 14 9 9
P Martin 2 0 1
S McDermott 14 8 11 10 (Vice-Chair)
D Rodgers 6
A Roupelis 4 /5 5 /6 (Co-opted Dec 18)
D Smith 13 9 8
C Taylor 2 /9 0 1 (Resigned in Jan 19)
R Worman 12 9 7 /7 11
M Whelan 6 /6 3 /6 5 /6 (Resigned Oct 18)
27 To Mow or not to Mow? By Local Resident Helen Rebello The natural world is in trouble. Most people now accept that Red Admiral Butterfly climate change is a massive threat. A recent United Nations report brings further news of doom, warning that one million plant and animal species are facing extinction, due to our (human) actions, while over the last eighty years the UK has lost over seven million acres of wild flower meadow. We know that bees, one of our main pollinators, are struggling, with one third of the country’s bees having is a barren landscape for wildlife and disappeared over the last ten there are many grassed areas within years. Without bees and other the parish that do not need to be kept insects to pollinate our fruit short all summer, but could be full of and vegetables, mankind will colour and life, providing food and face serious problems. It is homes for our insects. estimated that, without bees, The Red Admiral, Comma, Small it would cost farmers in the Tortoiseshell and Peacock butterflies UK nearly £2 billion per year all use beds of common stinging nettles to pollinate crops, leading to to lay their eggs and provide food for huge rises in the cost of food. their caterpillars. Hedge Woundwort has pretty purple flowers and provides As an individual, this news can feel like nectar for bees, while its leaves support an insurmountable problem over which the Emperor Hawk Moth and the we are powerless to act. However, we Woundwort Shield Bug. White Dead could take action locally, here in the Nettles have pretty white flowers and parish of Haydon Wick. We could provide nectar for pollinators and food support plant and insect life by for a range of moths and beetles. In a changing how and when some of our recent experiment, the council in the green areas and verges are mown, and town of Rugby reduced mowing of their allowing some of the land to return to verges and saw a 159% increase in lost flower meadow. Short, mown grass butterfly numbers!
28 But it’s not just insects that benefit from long grass and wildflowers. Hedgehogs (numbers of which are in steep decline) find food and shelter in meadowed areas, as would small mammals such as field mice, while birds would feed on insects and grass seeds. There is also increasing scientific evidence of a link between the quality of the green environment we live in and our own mental health; in spring, foamy white clouds of Cow Parsley and the serried ranks of tall canary-yellow buttercups, swaying in the wind, can bring joy and a feeling of connection with nature. Of course, some grassed areas within the parish must be mown: paths, fields used for ball games and verges which, if overgrown, would block sight lines for Cow parsley, red campion pedestrians, cyclists or motorists, need and nettles to be kept short. But when (as stated by plantlife.org.uk, a wildlife charity), “wild If this article has set you thinking flowers, plants and fungi are the life about grass cutting and hedge support for all out wildlife and their trimming in the Parish please colour and character light up our forward your comments to landscapes”, it seems both sad and misguided to unnecessarily mow them [email protected], out of existence. or Editor c/o Haydon Wick Parish Council, Thames Avenue, SN25 1QQ.
Just mown. A now barren area of Abbey Meads which had rows of tall field buttercups.
29 Make a difference to a child’s life by fostering in Swindon
Foster carers change the lives of fostering, from respite to full-time, of children and young people and we’d work closely with you to by making them part of a decide which type is right for you caring family and giving them and your family. the support and guidance they need to set them on a positive If you’d like to find out more about path through their life. becoming a foster carer, Swindon Borough Council’s Fostering When a child can no longer stay with Team would be delighted to hear their family, the local authority is from you. You can give them team responsible for looking after the child a call on 07917 503447 or visit and foster care is often the best way www.swindon.gov.uk/fostering to make sure a child is safe and cared where there’s lots of information. for while they’re away from their family. The team also hold regular Many children live with foster carers information sessions where you temporarily while the Council’s can find out more about what’s Children’s Services team work with their involved and speak to current parents so the child can return home. carers about what fostering As a foster carer, you’d provide the means to them; visit the Council’s support and guidance a child needs to website to find out when the next develop in what can be a challenging session is. and unsettling time in their life. We welcome people from all walks of If fostering isn’t for you at the minute life, as long as you can provide a spare but you know someone who might be bedroom for the child and meet their interested, please encourage them to needs. There are many different types get in touch with the team.
30 Haydon Wick Ward
Linda Brown Ellen Baker Lee John Fuller
Richard Hailstone Di Rogers Roy Worman
Seyi Fateru Kumar T. Naik John Jackson
31 Your New Parish Council
32 Your New Parish Council
33 Haydon End Ward
Sue Callen Sarah McDermott Vinay Manro
Adam John Ravi Venkatesh Steve Heyes
Alex Roupelis Vacancy Vacancy
34 Swindon Manor Indoor Bowls has been in operation since 2012 and has grown over the years until we now have roughly six hundred members.
We are always looking at ways to We have a group called the Limbless make our club more relevant to the Society who come for a few hours community in general and to expand and the coaches make their time with our membership. We particularly want us fun and informative. We also have to increase our numbers of women the Parkinson’s group who come and anyone with any kind of disability. every week. We have equipment to aid bowlers There are many people who have who need help. tried short mat bowling but not the We have sessions for people with full length game, however, when disabilities and also for any new they try it they find it very enjoyable. bowlers. We are lucky to have an We welcome any group who would England coach belonging to the club. like to try bowls. If you as a family Nigel Morgan is coach in charge of would like to come along we have the English Indoor Visually Impaired equipment for children and it is a Bowling. Nigel also runs courses for great game for all ages. people in the South West to train other coaches in all aspects of the For more information see our game. For the first time. some of our web site swindonmanoribc.co.uk bowlers with disabilities, including one of our wheel chair users, came or get in touch with the secretary second in a competition with a Barbara Moody 01793722410. number of other clubs.
35 Haydon Meadow Site of Special Scientific Interest – a local wildlife jewel
Did you know that you have using traditional practices, it has never a special wildlife site on been ploughed or fertilised. Grass is cut your doorstep? Haydon for hay from July, after which cattle are Meadow, known locally normally let in to graze the aftermath. This annual management is key to as Clifford Meadow, is a preserve the variety of wildflowers. haven for wildlife and an important part of our natural heritage. Species rich meadows support a huge range of wildlife including wildflowers, bees, flies, beetles, moths, butterflies, reptiles, small mammals, bats and birds. The meadow has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of the rare, species- rich grassland found here. It is also of archaeological interest with ancient ridge and furrow still surviving.
Thanks to local landowners, the Clifford family, this meadow survives for future generations to appreciate. Farmed
36 1930’s remain. Meadows like Haydon Meadow SSSI are now even more special and important to look after. Species-rich grasslands also provide other environmental benefits including carbon storage, water retention to prevent flooding and habitat for pollinators such as bees. Natural England are working with local farmers and partners to protect and where possible extend and link these remaining high value meadows. Although there is no public access at Haydon Meadow, due to the need to protect the In early to mid-May, the meadow is grassland for traditional hay making covered with hundreds of green-winged methods, there are a number of other orchids. These rare flowers only last local sites you can visit to enjoy and learn a few days, before making way for a more about this summer including: number of other colourful meadow Natural England’s North Meadow National plants, such as the adder’s-tongue Nature Reserve, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust fern, ragged robin and black knapweed. Lower Moors and Blakehill Nature The number of green winged orchids Reserve. The Magnificent Meadows varies from year to year. Over 2000 website has lots of great information green-veined orchid spikes were about how to help support meadow counted in 2012. conservation and how to create a mini The flowers attract many insects which meadow in your garden to help butterflies come to feed on the bountiful harvest of and bees. You don’t need a lot of space nectar. A species to look out for in to attract wildlife into your own gardens. similar meadows from May to July is the Stephanie Payne Natural England nationally scarce forester moth, a beautiful day-flyer with shimmering yellow and green wings. Look out too for the small copper and meadow brown butterflies. The hedgerows around the meadow are home to birds such as the bullfinch and yellowhammer. As darkness falls, you may see owls quartering across the site or pipistrelle bats flitting across the sky. There were once natural wildflower meadows in every parish – today only 2% of the meadows that existed in the
37 Let's talk about Xmas, baby Let's talk about you and HWPC (To misquote Salt ‘n’ Pepa) For over 30 years Haydon Wick Parish Council has delivered Christmas parcels to the elderly living alone in the parish. Christmas 2018 saw 133 parcels packed and delivered.
2018 was the first year that the Parish collaborated with external third parties; Metro Bank and The Redeemed Christian Church of God; it proved very successful. For Christmas 2019, Haydon Wick Parish Council is seeking partners to take part in this very much appreciated activity. We are seeking businesses, groups, organisations or even Maggie Kimber individuals willing to commit to Foot Health & Reflexology provide items in bulk on Thursday 12th December. If you are interested in taking part in this or require additional MOBILE FOOT CARE information email [email protected] Toe nail trimming by 31st October. Corns, Calluses, Verrucas Previous years have seen the Fungal nail reduction Parish deliver gifts containing Diabetic foot care store cupboard staples such as REFLEXOLOGYDry cracked skin tea, coffee & sugar plus some Foot massage seasonal treats as individual Call: 07598 917990 Christmas pudding & cream plus Hot Stone, Hand & Foot chocolates. www.mkfoothealthreflexology.co.uk [email protected] 38 Please help us to keep our parish clean, safe & tidy! Report any issues directly to [email protected] or by calling us on 01793 724263 THE OFFICE OPENING HOURS ARE MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9am – 4pm WEEKEND PHONE (Please note this line is for voicemails and text messages only, there will not be a reply): 077038 40065 FOLLOW US TO RECEIVE UPDATES FROM YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL:
HAYDON WICK COUNCIL WWW.HAYDONWICK.GOV.UK
Call For Grant Applications Haydon Wick Parish Council sets aside money each year which it then distributes to groups providing services to residents of the Parish. If you feel your group could benefit from some additional finance contact the Parish Office for a copy of the application form and eligibility details.
The next closing date for submissions is: 30th September 2019
Any late submissions will be presented to the next appropriate meeting after: 31st January 2020 31st May 2020
39 Haydon Wick Parish Council is please to offer “Media Savvy” sessions on the following dates: Monday 9th September (10-12 & 7-9) and Saturday 14th (10-12)
We are inviting residents or groups in this area to join in a session to learn to promote their interests, hobbies, service or community, taking part in interviews, learning to record your own interviews and features with a portable recorder, that can be broadcast on air. Having fun in the process, too. These sessions are provided by Shirley Ludford of Swindon 105.5 and are free. (Note: these sessions are aimed at Not for Profit organisations and groups not businesses) If aged 14 or over, fill out the form and we look forward to meeting you .... Please complete the slip below and return to Haydon Wick Parish Council, Thames Avenue, Swindon SN25 1QQ OR email to [email protected]
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. TICK YOUR CHOSEN DATE AND TIME: 1. Monday 9th September 10am-12 noon OR 2. Monday 9th September 7-9 pm OR 3. Saturday 14th September 10am-12 noon
Name(s):...... Telephone Number:...... Organisation represented (if appropriate):...... Age (if under 18):...... If you have any queries, call SWINDON 105.5 on 01793 611555
40 It was with deep sadness that Condolences to his family, the wife he so the Council was informed of obviously adored and his former the death of our previous colleagues.” Clerk, Mr Terry Powell. “My heart goes out to Terry's family at this He passed away after a long sad time. Always kind and friendly when working with him at the PC.” illness in April. “lovely lovely man” Terry retired as Clerk to the Parish Council “he was a kind welcoming man” at the end of October 2018 having overseen many important events and changes to the Picture Terry Powell & Linda Brown at Council. Terry’s retirement party October 2018 Terry was also a serving member of the Salvation Army and was keen to progress through the ranks during his retirement. We shared this sad news on our Facebook page on the 17th April, here is a sample of the comments left by our residents: - “Incredibly knowledgeable & helpful. Not one question I needed help with Terry couldn’t answer.” “Terry was such a lovely character, friendly and generous and knowledgeable.
41 Haydon Artists’ Society www.haydonartists.co.uk
We continue to have a monthly theme evening. During the session artists aim to complete the piece of art, interpreting the theme title in their own way. This always creates some interesting work. Our recent themes have been: New Beginnings, Farm animals, Henri Matisse and Water. Of course not everyone wants to take part and this is fine.
Exhibitions We decided to try new exhibition locations and exhibited our artworks in Swindon Central Library during March. We are also excited to be exhibiting at St Peters Church in Marlborough from 22-28th July, this is somewhere we haven’t been before. We are always looking for new temporary and permanent exhibition spaces.
42 We visited the Cheltenham Fresh Art Fair in April which displayed a large selection of contemporary art from more than 50 UK Galleries. It was good to meet some of the artists and be inspired by their work. We look forward to visiting the Fresh Air Sculpture Show at Quenington at the end of next month. Photographer Helen Mugridge gave a fascinating illustrated talk on her work. She is very skilled in capturing both wildlife in motion and superb landscapes, both being topics which appeal to many of our members. See her work at http://www.willridgeimages.co.uk . Helen is coming back to us in the Autumn to judge a competition of our paintings based on her photographs. We saw the work of artist Rupert Aker at the Cheltenham Fresh Art Fair and loved his pallet knife Cotswold landscapes. We have invited him to give us a demonstration of painting with a palette knife and he will be visiting us on 18th July. We welcome new members This month we shall be welcoming a life details are on our website - see model to the group and will draw the model www.haydonartists.co.uk during a range of standing, seated and for more information. reclining poses.
43 The Editor’s inbox In the editor’s inbox ([email protected]) we receive emails on a variety of subjects. One recent email highlighted the issue of dog owners who bag their dog waste, then instead of using one of the many dog waste bins, litter bins or even taking it home to their general waste bin, proceed to hang them in hedgerows. This practice is unpleasant for other residents and our staff who must clear it up. So please remember the slogan is “BAG IT & BIN IT” not “BAG IT & HANG IT” p.s. Does anybody know why people do it? Other emails talk about litter, our staff routinely empty the numerous bin about the Parish, they also litter pick, we have a large number of residents who volunteer as litter pickers; for which we are grateful; however it would be so much easier if people didn’t drop it the first place. So please use the bins provided or take it home with you.
Thank you to Haydon Wick Parish Council for awarding us with a recent grant of £640.00. With this grant, the help of the ‘Friends of Britannia’ fundraising group and donations received from parents and grandparents, this has enabled us to purchase the new dresses for the Miniettes troupe just in time for the 2019 display season. From the Britannia Majorettes & Miniettes of Swindon
44 Practical Advice For Anyone In An Abusive Relationship Dear residents, We know it is not always possible to think clearly when experiencing domestic abuse. However, the following advice can help if you are trying to escape the clutches of an abusive partner/family member: Planning ahead During an incident: • Make a plan for how you can get out • Get out if you can safely • Avoid rooms with only one exit • Think about talking to your neighbours • Avoid the kitchen, bathroom and • Arrange to have a place to go garage if possible • Make copies of important documents • Call for help or phone 999. • Have a list of important phone Once you're out safely numbers available Tell your work and children's school Pack an overnight bag • • and/or nursery if appropriate Put aside money and spare keys. • Change your daily routine If you live alone • • Plan ahead for unexpected contact • Change your locks and secure your with the abuser. doors and windows • Change your phone numbers • Tell trusted friends and family. Here are some local charities and organisations who can offer help: http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ https://www.ncdv.org.uk/ http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/ https://www.refuge.org.uk/ http://www.safelives.org.uk/ https://www.splitz.org/wiltshire.htm http://www.swindonwomensaid.org/ https://www.womensaid.org.uk/ https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/ south-west/wiltshire In an emergency, call 999
45 2020 London Marathon! Hello, my name is Jo Phelps, I'm a local resident and I've just heard the news that I will be part of team SCOPE for the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon!
SCOPE work relentlessly across England Jo Phelps in her SCOPE T-Shirt and Wales to achieve equality for those living with a disability. From helping the government write legislation to practical and If you can donate, please visit emotional support for individuals. my just giving page at https://www.justgiving.com/ The main reason I chose to be a disability fundraising/jo-phelps1 and if you gamechanger and run for SCOPE, is the help can't then I'd really appreciate it if their “mindful monsters” campaign has been you could share my page. for my son. Being a silly noodle I'd like to thank John Killingback for with Snug and letting me leave a collection tin at his monster Greenmeadow stores. friends helps my I have coffee mornings booked at son cope with his the Haydon Wick Parish Council anxiety. offices from 1000-1300 on I now not only Thursday 25th July 2019 and have the Thursday 26th March 2020. daunting task of Even just a toot of your horn for training for the encouragement if you see me out marathon, but training! also raising £2000 in If you'd like to keep up to date with sponsorship! how my training and fundraising is Please look out going please follow my Facebook for me at local page @jophelps2020vlmadventure stores and events (Virgin Money London Marathon and help in any Sunday 26th April 2020) way you can.
Jo Starting to train for London Marathon 2020
46 Haydon Wick Bowls Club Haydon Wick Bowls Club
The outdoor season has got off to a lovely start. We had a great turnout by members for the annual pre season clear up, even the shed got painted!
We have now taken over more responsibility for maintaining our green and following essential repair to the playing surface during the winter period we now have a lush playing surface. It is quite a task mowing the grass 3 times a week, we have a great team doing this for which we are all very grateful. Without a green there would be no bowling.
The opening Ladies v Men game provided the usual mirth and banter with the guys winning 109 - 86 prior to an American Supper. As I write this we are looking forward to our charity match, the theme being gangsters and molls. If I get any decent pictures I will try and get them in the next magazine issue.
Our Open Day saw a few people through the gates to come and have a go at getting a black wood down the green as near as possible to that little white ball we call the jack. I am pleased to say they are all coming along to the free Monday night coaching sessions along with a few others. If you want to come along we will be only too pleased to see you. That’s every Monday at 6pm. Come and join in whatever your age.
And now I do have some very sad news. One of our members Peter Edwards passed away on 29 April following a tough couple of years. Peter joined the club back in 2003/4 and went on to become a very popular member and a well respected player. He was our ‘go to’ person if anything needed doing round the clubhouse and in 2005 he was our first Club Member of the Year. Together with my husband Derrick he won the Men’s Pairs 3 times, with his wife Marion won the Mixed Pairs twice. He also won, as part of a team, the Triples 5 times, the Presidents Cup in 2006 and the Ken Reynolds Memorial Cup in 2009. He was a regular player for the club playing in numerous Wiltshire, Swindon & District external teams over the years. Aside from the bowling you could not meet a nicer person, he was always there to speak to new members to make them feel welcome, he was always encouraging on the Bowls Green. He loved his bowls. It was a privilege to know him and I speak for everyone in the club when I say he will be missed.
Olwen JohnsonJohnson HWBC HWBC
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48 Justin Tomlinson MP
01793 533 393 1First Milton Floor, Road, Customer Swindon Service SN1 Hub, 5JE Orbital Shopping Park SN25 4AN [email protected] i www.justintomlinson.com /JustinTomlinsonMP @JTomlinsonMP
Carers make a huge contribution to our local millions of pounds each year. It is only communities.HAYDONLEIGH As the North Swindon MP I right that SCHOOL they are provided with as much work very closely with the fantastic Swindon support as possible while they carry out Carers Centre who I recently joined on their their vital work – which is why I continue to annual ‘Walk a Mile in my Shoes’ event to support Swindon Carers. raise money and awareness for the valuable My office also hosts events for Young work that they do. Carers, including film and art workshops, As the Minister for Disabled People, I also which provides an opportunity for young work with Carers UK to provide support for carers to enjoy a break from their duties, those people up and down the country who have fun and gain valuable experience. work tirelessly to support friends and family We also host the Young Carers Forum members with a disability, mental or where representatives from local schools physical illness, or those who need extra get together and discuss support for Havinghelp astaken they an grow active older. part in the campaign for globalYoung education Carers as forthey a progressnumber of through years, I was delightedThere are to 21,000 be invited carers to of Haydonleigh all ages in the Primary their School education. to receive the messages for world leadersborough that of theSwindon, pupils saving had prepared. our economy Having been the chair of the Continued All Party Parliamentaryoverleaf .... Group for Global Education, and having hosted the Global Partnership for Education in Parliament many times, it was great to engage with the pupils to see what ambitious goals they had for the future.
Over 4,000 schools across the UK have made it their aim to speak to their MP about what world leaders need to do to get every child across the globe into school. This comes before a large UN summit in New York this month where a new set of sustainable goals are agreed relating to the Global Campaign for Education. The messages created by the pupils at Haydonleigh are both inspiring and encouraging - so much so that I have displayed them in my office as a way to spread the good word and allow visitors to see the impressive work.
In a separate class, I got the opportunity to do another of my trademark school assemblies where youngsters were encouraged to learn about how Parliament works by passing their own Parliamentary School Bill. I split the students into two groups, with one side of the room becoming the House of Commons, whilst the other side became the House of Lords. The Bill, which was about increasing the hours spent playing sport in school, was carried by the nominated Clerk, before going back and forth between the Commons and Lords, with both sides disagreeing on how North much Swindon extra sport covers they the wanted, following until wards: the 'MPs' casted their final votes. Blunsdon & Highworth, Gorse Hill & Pinehurst, Haydon Wick, Penhill & Upper Stratton, Priory Vale, Rodbourne Cheney, St Andrews, Stratton St. Margaret & South Marston I really enjoy doing And the schoolin part: assembliesCovingham & as Dorcan, it really Mannington is great to & seeWestern pupils engaged in the parliamentary process. The students in Haydonleigh displayed real enthusiasm and enjoyment as they were walked through the democratic process – I was definitely able to spot a few 49 budding politicians! Carers are holding families together, options that are available locally to keep enabling loved ones to get the most out of the kids occupied this summer. In life and making an enormous contribution previous years we have had Sports to society. It is absolutely crucial that we Camps, the Wyvern Theatre, the Summer provide that vital network and ensure that Reading Challenge, Roves Farm, Freedog they are getting the support they need. and various other activity options on hand Elsewhere, I am hosting my third annual to promote their summer programme and Summer Activities Fair on Saturday 20th provide offers. All are welcome and the July between 11am and 1pm on the event is designed to be as helpful as Orbital Shopping Park. All local residents possible when it comes to providing are welcome to come along to see the opportunities to keep the kids entertained various different organisations & childcare over the summer holidays.
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“U3As provide undoubted benefits for the physical and mental health of members”
“Making new friendships and feeling supported is a key benefit”
“The value of feeling able to attend on ones own and feel part of a group”
“There is a general “Anyone retired perception that U3A or not in full-time makes life worth employment living” may join”
“The main aim of the U3A is to advance the education of retired people and assist them in pursuing their interests within a social environment” “Other benefits include learning new “Avoid the dangers of skills, feeling healthier, engaging with living in the past, the community, managing life changes like retirement, illness, and participating in the U3A bereavement and building confidence” offers a new future” “U3A is run by its members for the benefit of its members”
For more information contact T: 01793 614629 E: [email protected] www.swindonu3a.org.uk 51 Swindon and Cricklade Railway
As the year progresses there have been This will be a major undertaking as new arrivals at the railway. The most significant parts of the locomotive are noticeable has been the arrival in the missing such as the centre driving wheels carpark of locomotive No. 35011 named and centre crank axle. It is to be General Steam Navigation. It has been considered as a long-term project. rescued by the General Steam Navigation The Swindon and Cricklade Railway has Trust as a restoration project. Thirty of made space available but will not be these locomotives were built by the devoting its own funds for the restoration. Southern Railway in the 1940s for hauling express passenger trains. They were known as the “Merchant Navy” class, being named after merchant shipping lines of the time. The intention of the GSN Trust is to restore the engine to its as-built state which will involve undoing the rebuild and modifications made by British Railways in the 1950s.
Ogbourne looking south towards Marlborough
On the other hand, a much smaller exhibit has arrived. It is an “00” scale model of Ogbourne station which was situated between Chiseldon and Marlborough. The layout was built by a member who has No. 35011 General Steam Navigation moved away from the area and has been in Blunsdon carpark donated for public display in the museum.
Ogbourne looking north 35011 in its as-built condition towards Chiseldon
52 It depicts the area as it would have been in the 1950s. Now, most of the station 03 class diesel waiting to depart area and track bed towards Marlborough from Blunsdon have disappeared under the Ogbourne bypass although it is still possible to walk part of the old railway track between Chiseldon and Ogbourne. As I write this article, the railway has just held its diesel gala weekend, something of a special event for diesel engine enthusiasts. Some of the engines were on static display and others were hauling trains.
Class 73 electro diesel “Sir Herbert Walker” approaching Blunsdon Station
Recently, the tank engine no. 5619 returned to railway after a brief working Trains are running on weekends over holiday on another heritage railway. The the summer and also mid-week during engine was transported on a very large the school holidays. There are many articulated lorry. The accompanying other special events during the summer. pictures shows unloading in progress. Full details of the timetable and events This is a tricky operation to ensure that can be found in the 2019 brochure or the rails on the deck of the trailer line up on the website at with the rails on the ground before the www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org engine is inched, very slowly, off the trailer. John Fuller
Cricklade Country Way Corridor 53 Haydon Wick Ward Update from your Swindon Borough Councillors
Cllr David Renard (left) 07824 550483 [email protected] Cllr Oliver Donachie (centre) 07983 972630 [email protected] Cllr Garry Perkins (right) 07879 660832 [email protected]
Cllr David Renard Re-Elected
Thank you to the voters of Haydon Wick for supporting our team and returning David to Swindon Council with 50% of the vote in a 4 way contest. This is his 6th term of office. He will continue to be approachable and work hard for all residents regardless of how they voted.
Highways Issues Congratulations Cllr Garry Perkins
We are working on a number of We are delighted to announce that projects around the ward with various Garry has been unanimously groups of residents and will keep you confirmed to serve as Swindon’s updated with progress. Deputy Mayor for 2019/20. We hope you have a great year. Other Case Work Get in Touch During the election, many issues came to our attention which were Please contact us with your views reported and are now resolved. We and let us know how we can serve are always proactive on your behalf. you better.
Monthly Advice Surgeries We hold North Swindon surgeries on the second Saturday of every month between 0900-1000 at the Northern Orbital office of the North Swindon MP, Justin Tomlinson. No appointment required. Do come and see us.
54 Councillor Vinay Manro Elected We would like to thank the voters of Priory Vale for supporting our team and electing Vinay Manro to Swindon Borough Council. Vinay is approachable and will engage with local residents, on issues in our area.
Taw Hill 20mph Zone Traffic Order A 20mph Zone has been implemented on the following lengths of road in Tawhill; Queen Elizabeth Drive from its junction with Thamesdown Drive to its roundabout junction with Ashdown Way. The full lengths of: Alicia Close, Dydale Road, Melstock Road, Markton Close, Fitzpiers Close, Greenwood Grove, The Boulevard, Sigerson Road, Thetford Way, Aiken Road, Connelly Close, Dickenson Road, Border Close, Galloway Road, Waterdown Close, Exmoor Close, Ashdown Way, Cranbourne Chase, Glenmore Road, Bryant Road, Stevenson Road and Figsbury Close. If any residents have opinions on other areas in the Ward having 20mph zones please contact Vinay Manro - [email protected].
Casterbridge Road Double Yellow Lines This is only a consultation at this stage, all comments will be taken into consideration. Following complaints regarding anti-social parking we would like your views on double yellow lines that would provide adequate forward visibility for vehicles through the area – while preserving as much parking as possible to keep speeds down and discourage rat running. For more information on the proposal or to make comment please contact Emma Faramarzi - [email protected]
Monthly drop in surgery Second Saturday of each month 9am to 10am. Office of Justin Tomlinson MP Orbital Centre, Swindon, SN25 4AN. No appointment necessary.
Emma Faramarzi [email protected] | 07983 972630 Malcolm Davies [email protected] | 07825 348158 Vinay Manro [email protected] | 01793 295315
55 Puzzle PageCompetition (How good are you?) Summer Wordfit Puzzle Win a meal for two at the Fox and Hounds, Haydon Wick, by correctly solving this puzzle. To enter, fit all of the words into the puzzle, crossword-style, then tell us what summer-related word can be formed by rearranging the letters in Summer the shaded squares. Wordfit Puzzle Win a £25 voucher, by correctly solving this puzzle. To enter, fit all of the words into the puzzle, crossword- style, then tell us what summer- related word can be formed by rearranging 4 letters 5 letters POLLEN MOSQUITO the letters in the FETE ROSES TENNIS SEASHELL HEAT SALAD SUITCASE shaded squares. JULY WASPS 7 letters SWIMMING JUNE AIRPORT VACATION LAWN 6 letters Good Luck PLAY BIKINI 8 letters 10 letters SAND FLIGHT ICE CREAM SUNGLASSES TENT PICNIC LEMONADE
Post your answer into the Council letterbox in Thames Avenue or send it by email to [email protected] your answer into the Council before letterbox the in Thames closing Avenue date or of send it by email to [email protected] before the closing date of
Spring Competition Winner The Spring competitionSummer 2019.inddwas won 2 by R. Pratley, with the answer Parade 17/04/2019 10:40:12
56 Haydon Wick Parish Council Members
Position Name Contact Details Chair Linda Brown [email protected] Vice-Chair Vinay Manro [email protected] Policy & Finance Chair Sue Callen [email protected] Amenities Chair Richard Hailstone [email protected] Planning Chair John Fuller johnfuller@ haydonwick.gov.uk Ellen Baker-Lee ellenbakerlee@ haydonwick.gov.uk Steve Heyes [email protected] John Jackson [email protected] Sarah McDermott [email protected] Di Rodgers dirodgers@ haydonwick.gov.uk Roy Worman [email protected] Seyi Fateru [email protected] Kumar T. Naik [email protected] Adam John [email protected] Ravi Venkatesh [email protected] Alex Roupelis alexroupelis@ haydonwick.gov.uk Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Georgina Morgan- Clerk clerk@ haydonwick.gov.uk Denn Administration Assistant Laura Cutter [email protected] Administration Assistant Sandra Kelly [email protected]
Find us at: Council Offices, Thames Avenue, Haydon Wick SN25 1QQ - next to the Haydon Centre, Opposite Morrisons. Tel (01793) 722446 9.00am til 4.00pm Haydon Wick ‘living’ Magazine ... the small print Haydon Wick Council reserves the right to edit articles for reasons of space or other reasons. As a result it is helpful if articles are presented in WORD or ILLUSTRATOR rather than PDF format. Due to publication deadlines it may not always be possible to refer back to the author in such cases. The opinions expressed in articles herein under personal byelines, may not necessarily represent the views of Haydon Wick Council. Whilst we accept all contributions in good faith, Haydon Wick Council cannot be held responsible either for the work of or claims made by, any of our advertisers. We regret this magazine is unable to publish political advertisements and contributors cannot make reference to political parties, or include party logos, party addresses, email or websites. All enquires regarding this publication should be addressed to the editor, Haydon Wick Parish Council on Swindon 722446 or by email [email protected]. ADVERTISERS? ... Call anytime on Swindon 722446 or email [email protected]
57 Who Does What Haydon Wick Swindon Borough Parish Council Council 01793 722446 01793 445501 Abandoned shopping trolleys Adoption Bus shelter maintenance Adult Safeguarding Dead animal collection Benefits Emptying waste bins Birth Registration Emptying dog bins Blue badge parking Fly posting Burials Fly tipping Council Tax Collections General Tidying Death Registration Graffiti Removal Drainage Grant Applications Elections and Voting Grass Cutting Environmental Health Haydon Wick "Living" Flooding Hedge Cutting Gully Cleaning Leisure Gardens / Allotments Highways Litter Picking Housing Play area repairs Library Locations Planning Applications - Neighbourhood Wardens Statutory Consultee and Noise Nuisance General Enquiries Parking Enforcement Precept Queries Planning Applications Shrub Maintenance Recycling Tree Maintenance Rubbish Collection (trees under 12ft) School Places / Education Tree Maintenance (trees over 12ft) Ward Councillors Weed spraying
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58 What’s On In Haydon Wick
After School Beehive Club, Orchard Vale Jiu Jitsu (Aluchi),Wed, 7pm-9pm. Haydon School, weekdays 3-5.45pm term time. Centre, Martyn Kingsbury 702993. Art, Haydon Artists Society see page 42. Karate, Junior, Mon, 7pm-8pm. Senior, Tuesday Art Group 10-12 noon Tuesday Mon, 8pm-9.30pm, Greenmeadow School, Council Offices. M Beedon 729336. Bowls, Haydon Bowls Club, Geoff Fletcher Shikukai, Tues, 6pm-9.30pm. Fri, 6pm- 07929 726816. 10pm, Haydon Centre, Gary Ockwell Baby Group, Tues, 9.30am-11am. 511404. Haydon Centre, Debbie Musa-Eggie. Karate Shotokan, Thurs, 6.30-8.00pm, Baby & Toddlers, Wed, 9.30am-11.30am, Abbey Meads School, 07999 967388. Emmanuel Church. Caroline O'Connell, Ki-Aikido, Mon, 8pm-10pm. Thurs, 8pm - 07909766779. 10pm. Haydon Centre, Derek Tudball Badminton, Tues, Fri, 8pm-10pm. 420341. Fri, 7pm-10pm. Haydon Centre, Linda Library, North Swindon, (Staffed Hrs) Knight 778014. Mon, 2-6pm. Tues, 1-5pm. Wed, 10am-2pm. Body Rock Mon 6.30-8.30, Shield and Fri/Sat 12-4pm. Daggar, Thames Avenue, first class free Moredon (Staffed Hrs) Mon/Thu 2-5pm, Brownies, 1st Greenmeadow, Thurs, Tue/Fri/Sat 10am-1pm. 5.45pm-7.15pm. Emmanuel Church. Lunch Club, Thurs, 12noon. Emmanuel 3rd Greenmeadow, 6pm-7.30pm, contact Church, Sue Martin 721552. details go to www.girlguiding.org.uk. Martial Arts, Mon, 4pm-5.30pm. Wed, Butterflies Children's Centre, groups, 4pm-6.15pm. Haydon Centre, 0800 0191585 activities & parenting Classes, Laura Jones 722984. Over 60’s, Alternate, Mon, 2pm-4pm. Haydon Wick Club, Mrs Mel Garlick 725518. Children's Health Clinics, Health Visitor Services Details can be found here: Pre-school, Barn Owl at Haydon Wick https://www.swindon.gov.uk/ Primary School, Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm, healthvisitorservices. 12.10pm-3.10pm, Julie Lewis 07790 497329. Children's club, 6.30-7.30pm on alternate Busy Fingers (18 months-5 years): Mon, Fridays (during term time) at Abbey Meads 9.30-11am & 1pm-2.30pm. Tues, 9.30-11am Community School. Games, craft and Bible (0-18 months) & 1pm-2.30pm. Thurs, stories for 5-11 yr olds. (Free) 9.30am-11am. Fri, 10am-11.30am. Haydon Ring Avis 01793 979617 for more info. Centre, Debbie Musa-Eggie 496900. Dance, Swindon Academy, Sat, 9.30am- Little Pippins, Mon-Fri, 8.45am-11.45 & 12.30pm/ Haydon Centre, S. Watson 12.15pm-3.15pm, Greenmeadow Children’s 724547. Centre 0787 9623507, Stephenie Slade Dog Training, Janet’s Puppy Skool, 495680. 01793 727158. Haydon Meadow, Mon-Fri, 8.45am-11.45 & Football, 10-14 years, Mon 4.30-5.30pm, 12noon-3pm, Haydon Centre Debbie Orchid Vale School, Doug 465405. Waldron 791903. Guides, 1st Greenmeadow Guides and Parent and Toddler, Sunflowers, Wed 1st Haydon Wick Rangers, Tues 7-9pm. 10.00-11.30am (term time) Abbey Meads Emmanuel Church, contact details go School, Anna on 271878. to www.girlguiding.org.uk. Thurs (term time) 10.00-11.30am, Oakhurst Guitar Tuition, St. Andrews, Jan Taylor School 734754. 331450. Teapots and Tots Thurs 1.30pm to 3pm Home Library, Free Service, North Swindon Church of Christ the Servant contact Chris
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59 Pram Club, During Term time, Mon, 9.30am-11.30am. St Johns Church, Lynda Gough 724129. Road Running, Swindon Harriers Group, Tues, 7pm-8pm. Thurs, 7pm-8pm (circuits), Haydon Centre, Val Gibbons 536429. Haydon Centre Fitness Classes Rock Café, open Fri 10:30 to 1:30pm St. 01793 721526 Johns Church 726000. Scouts, 1st Swindon Seascouts, Beavers, www.better.org.uk 6 to 8 yrs, CubPack, 8 to 10½ yrs, Scouts, Aerobics (Older Adults) 10½ to 14 yrs. The Wick at the Brow, Mon 10:00-11:00, Wed 10:00-11:00 Catherine Smith 01793 702887 Dance Fitness Tues 18:00-18:45 & Pilates www.firstswindon.co.uk Tues 20:15-21:00 & Pilates Thurs 11:05- Singles Club Square 1 Over 45’s, Wed 11:50 from 8.30 Shield and Daggar, Thames Circuits Mon 19:00-20:00 Avenue 765413. Circuits (Older Adults) Fri 10:00-11:00 Singing 4 years + Tues, 5.30pm Les Mills - RPM Mon 19:15-20:00, Haydonleigh School. JTP Trust 535185 Wed 18:30-19:15, Sat 09:30-10:15 Stitch & Bitch 7.30pm Monday, Manor Les Mills - Body Pump Farm Pub, [email protected] Mon 18:00-19:00, Thu 18:15-19:00 Tae Kwon Do, Wed, 6.30pm-7.30pm, Les Mills - Body Combat Haydon Centre, Brett Rowlinson, 07738 Tue 19:00-20:00, Thu 19:00-20:00 48405. Mon, 6.30pm-9.30pm. Haydon Total Body Conditioning Wed 18:15-19:00 Centre, Zoe Fendt 01452 610446 Yoga Mon 20:15-21:15, Thu 12:00-13:00 Tea Dance Thu 14:00-16:00 Haydon Centre Zumba (Older Adults) Tue 11:00-11:50 Thursday Group, Alternate, Thurs, 8pm, Emmanuel Church, Sue Martin 721552. U3A Thursday Link, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th, Thurs, Short Mat Bowls, Haydon Centre 1.30pm, Emmanuel Church, Doug Hempstock 01793 874889. (3) Mon 11:00-12:30 Terry Rogers 813172 / Colin Goddard 770856 , Haydon Wick Transport, Community Bus (1) Wed 10:00-11:30 Elsie Johnson 950108 Parish Council, Caroline Roberts, 722446. / Margaret Denton 347273 Walking: Step Out Swindon, Walking for (2) Wed 11:30-13:00 Tony Coleman Health from the Haydon Centre, Mon 2.00 879988 / Jamie Edwards 772658 Short Mobility walks Grahame Lee 01793 727091, Thurs 9.45 1 hour local walks (4) Wed 13:30-15:00 Madeleine Maggs Grahame Lee 01793 727091. 07944098272 / Mike Carvell 07855540946 Badminton Haydon Centre Walking Netball Wed 14:30-16:00 Haydon Centre Wed 11.00-13.00 & Fri 14.00-16.00 Contact Mick Andrews & Roger Williams Willow Aikido, Tues, 7pm, Haydon Centre, Phone 07941485340 Dave Powell 721962. Women’s Institute, 2nd, Mon, 7pm-9pm at Haydonleigh School, Sue Williams 320535. Updates – Please email Young at Heart, Fri, 1.30pm-4pm. Haydon [email protected]. Centre, Mike Whelan 706145. if any of the above change or there Youth Club, Kids club 4-9yrs, Fri, 6pm- is a change in contact details. 7.30, Fri, 7.30-9pm. Haydon Centre, Debbie Why not list your events? Musa-Eggie, 496900.
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60 Important CULTURAL Arts Centre �������������������������������� 614837 Central Library �������������������������� 463238 local numbers North Swindon Library �������������� 707120 CHEMISTS (Late Opening) Wyvern Theatre ������������������������� 524481 DENTIST Boots Orbital Shopping Centre (7pm), Abbey Meads...... 726288 closed from 2pm to 3pm ������������ 728569 Priory Vale...... 745291 ASDA Sevenfields...... 722194 Orbital Shopping Centre (10pm)... 707770 DOCTORS Morrisons Abbey Meads...... 706030 Thames Ave, (Mon-Wed 7pm, Thurs & North Swindon (Homeground)....705783 Fri 8pm. Closed 1pm and 2pm)... 705322 Taw Hill...... 709500 Homeground EDUCATION Thames Ave Abbey Meads...... 723239 (Mon-Sat 5am-8pm, Sun 8am-6pm) Abbey Park...... 705400 ...... 727866 Bridlewood...... 706830 Taw Hill Co-op Brimble Hill...... 493900 Taw Hill Village Centre (6.30pm).726736 Catherine Wayte...... 727405 CINEMAS Greenmeadow...... 521141 Cineworld W.Swindon ��� 0871 200 2000 GWA...... 209700 Empire E.Swindon ����������0871 471 4714 Haydonleigh...... 700443 CHURCHES Haydon Wick...... 706606 Oakhurst Community...... 734754 Anglican - St. Johns, Westfield Way Orchid Vale...... 745006 Minister: R. Adams ������������������ 726000 Red Oaks...... 493920 Baptist: Frayer Kay ������������������ 737106 St Francis...... 727624 Methodist - St. Andrews, Moredon Uplands...... 493910 Minister: Debbie Hodgson ������� 829335 HIGHER EDUCATION United Reformed Church of Christ the Servant...... 750095 New College...... 611470 Minister: Rachael Wilson Swindon College...... 491591 Emmanuel ��������������������������������� 723862 EMERGENCY SERVICES Minister: Gerald England Emergencies...... 999 COUNCIL SERVICES Swindon & Dorchester Fire.. 01722 691000 Westlea Fire...... 487562 Abandoned Shopping Trolleys....722446 Swindon Police...... 101 Approved Traders...... 466155 Police...... 528111 Animal Welfare...... 466068 MEDICAL HELPLINES Community Transport...... 722446 Dog Wardens/Strays...... 445501 Clic Sargent...... 0300 330 0803 Environmental Nuisance...... 466071 Great Western Hospital...... 604020 Graffiti Helpline...... 722446 MacMillan Nurses...... 0808 808 0000 Haydon Wick Parish Council...... 722446 Marie Curie Nurses...... 0800 716146 Housing Advice...... 463181 MS Society...... 825897 Jobcentre Plus...... 489776 Parkinsons Society...... 763256 Noise Nuisance...... 466071 Prospect Foundation...... 813355 Refuse (Wheelie Bin) Collection... 445501 Travel/Holidays Helpline...... 464434 Recycling Collection ...... 463463 MISC HELPLINES Stagecoach Buses...... 521415 Alcoholics Anonymous... 0845 769 7555 Swindon Borough Council...... 463000 Alcohol Advisory...... 695405 Swindon Streetsmart...... 445501 Child Protection...... 466903 ✁ ✁ Thamesdown Co Buses...... 428428
61 MISC HELPLINES TAKEAWAYS (LOCAL) Butterflies Family Centre Chinese (family support for under 5’s)...... 722984 Abbey Meads Rendevous...... 703388 Childline...... 0800 1111 English Appointments...... 533135 Blunsdon Arms...... 729801 Advice...... 0844 4994 114 Toby Carvery...... 702081 Citizens Advice Bureau...... 466632 Fish & Chips CRI STARS (drugs/alcohol)...... 695405 Redhouse Place...... 745568 Cruse Bereavement...... 619933 The Fish and Chip Shop... 01793 523211 Domestic Abuse Hotline Indian Freephone...... 0808 2000 427 Bhajis’s, Thames Avenue...... 533799 Drugs & Homeless Initiative...... 617177 Seven Star...... 01793 480885 Inclusion (Drugs)...... 610133 Pizza Mental Health Crisis Team...... 836820 Dominos...... 701888 Narcotics Anonymous..... 07814 755451 SPORT & LEISURE NSPCC...... 020 7825 2500 Delta Tennis...... 872699 RSPCA...... 0300 1234 999 Haydon Centre...... 721526 Salvation Army...... 513788 Hydrotherapy Pool...... 496002 Samaritans...... 537373 Link Centre...... 877323 Shelter...... 0808 800 444 Milton Road Health Hydro...... 616396 Trading Standards...... 466155 Swindon Town Football Club...... 512434 Womens Refuge...... 536447 SUPERMARKET HOME DELIVERY MEDIA ASDA Walmart...... 0800 952 6060 Link Magazine...... 01793 744677 Ocado...... 0845 656 1234 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT Tesco...... 0845 677 9653 Robert Buckland MP Sainsbury...... 0800 328 1700 ...... 533393 or 020 7219 7168 TRAINS Justin Tomlinson MP First Great Western...... 0345 7000 125 ...... 533393 or 020 7219 7167 National Train Enquiries.. 08457 484950 NATIONAL BUSES National Trainline...... 0871 244 1545 Megabus...... 0900160 0900 Swindon & Cricklade Railway..... 771615 National Express...... 08717 818178 Virgin Trains...... 08719 774222 Stagecoach (National)....0871 200 2233 UTILITIES NURSERIES & CHILDCARE British Telecom (Faults)...... 151 Busy Bees, St Andrews...... 726919 Electricity Emergency...... 105 Busy Bees, Peatmoor...... 887602 Gas Emergency...... 0800 111 999 Busy Bees, Haydon Wick...... 496900 Lights out (Lampposts)... 0800 0150 096 Haydon Meadow, Haydon Wick.. 706666 Water Emergency...... 0845 9200 800 Leapfrog, St Andrews...... 726919 Water Leaks...... 0800 714 614 Little Pippins, Greenmeadow VETERINARY SURGERIES ...... 0787 962 3507 Drove, Tawhill ...... 725514 Little Scholars, Abbey Meads..... 510820 Drove, Abbey Meads...... 728728 POST OFFICE Thameswood, Purton Road...... 526780 Abbey Meads Tesco...... 0845 026 9053 BOROUGH COUNCILLORS RADIO (LOCAL) David Renard ...... 07824 550483 BBC Wiltshire (103.6)...... 513626 Garry Perkins ����������������� 07879 660832 Heart (97.2)...... 842600 Oliver Donachie...... 07983 972630 Jack FM (107.7)...... 858222 Emma Faramarzi...... 07983 972630 Swindon Community Radio (105.5) Vinay Manro...... 01793 295315 ...... 611555 Malcolm Davies ...... 07825 348158
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