SummerFREE 2018 Haydon Wick living
PRODUCED BY HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL Regular Events: Thursday Meat Draw at 9.30 Saturday Live Bands/Soloists/Disco’s Sunday Bingo at 8.00 and ‘Open the Box’ at 9.30 – New members and their families welcome – Sky TV and BT Sport Major sporting events always on our back bar 8ft dropdown screen and front bar large plasma screens.
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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 128 Summer 2018
Contents Letter from the Editorial Team Hi, Tommies...... 6 Planning and Highways...... 9 In this issue we talk about the Mann Tracht...... 10 importance of remembrance, and why Haydon Artists' Society...... 12 we have decided to buy a Tommy Figure Justin Tomlinson MP...... 14 and benches (page 31). And for those who Young at Heart...... 17 don't know about Tommy and the “There WI...... 18 But Not There” campaign an explanation Tuesday Art Group...... 19 is given on page 6. We hope you'll agree Open Garden...... 20 that this is a fitting way to acknowledge Responsibility and Priorities...... 22 11 November 1918. Chairman’s Bit...... 25 On page 10, we talk snow - and the Over 60's...... 27 impact on grass cutting and other things. Haydon Wick Bowls Club...... 29 Playground Refurbishment...... 32 Linda Brown has taken time to explain Broadband...... 34 the community orchard (page 38). Haydon Wick Petanque Club...... 35 This magazine is only published three Heaton Close Opening...... 37 times a year, and can only give a snap Orchard...... 38 shot of what we are doing. If you have Solar Panels...... 41 suggestions on articles you would like Swindon and Cricklade Railway...... 42 to see, please contact editor. Attendance, Committees and Precept...... 48 Have a good Summer, we will be back Haydon Wick Ward Update SBC.....55 again in the Autumn. Quiz Page...... 56 If you would like to submit an article Contact and small print...... 57 contact [email protected] or What's On In Haydon Wick...... 59 Haydon Wick Parish Office, Thames Important Local Numbers...... 61 Avenue, Swindon, SN25 1QQ. And we can provide information about formats, Now serving Communities of Oakhurst, word counts and deadlines. Taw Hill, Priory Vale, Haydon View, Haydon Wick Village, Abbey Meads, Haydonleigh, Haydon End, Greenmeadow, Pembroke Front cover photograph provided by the Park, Woodhall Park and Western Moredon. “There But Not There” Campaign www.haydonwick.gov.uk
3 New Volunteering Service Launched in Swindon No previous experience is required, full bespoke training and ongoing volunteer support is provided as an integral part of the service. The service has a great deal of local support including local care homes, health and social care, the voluntary sector and our local MPs. Sarah, Care Home Volunteers volunteer, Salisbury “Volunteering is absolutely rewarding. I just spend one morning a week, but I come away always feeling fulfilled” Jeni Burchell Swindon Volunteer Coordinator, said: Swindon is the third town in the “This is such an innovative and county to benefit from the launch important service, that works closely of an exciting new service. with local care homes to enhance and Care Home Volunteers was set up in compliment the care that is already 2013, as an independent charity, to provided. We have seen from our recruit, train and support volunteers projects in Salisbury and Chippenham who then spend quality time with older, the fantastic difference that our individual residents in care homes - volunteers make, particularly where and now this innovative service is residents don't have friends or family now available in Swindon. nearby. The service creates an Care Home Volunteers is now looking enjoyable and fulfilling experience for for caring, friendly and compassionate both the volunteer and older person volunteers to support individual residents, being visited”. by providing social contact and For further information please contact friendship. They would love to hear from Jeni Burchell, Swindon Volunteer people who are interested in a new and Co-ordinator on 07922 507848 or fulfilling volunteering opportunity that email her at enhances the well-being, health and [email protected] enjoyment of life, for older people in There will be many drop-in sessions care homes. planned over the coming weeks – please Even if volunteers only have a small amount visit www.carehomevolunteers.org. of time to spare, it makes all the difference. uk/infosessions for all the latest news.
4 d un Day North Swin on F More Fun in 2018!
The North Swindon Community Fun day returns on the 1st of September 2018, 12.30-5.00pm at Brook Park in Redhouse. Now in its 5th year this year’s event will be bigger and better than last with a wide range of fun activities for all the family.
Come and learn to juggle, spin a plate and try some other tricks at the circus workshop, visit the reptile man, have fun on the fun fair, or just indulge in a few chocolate fancies from Bob Brownies. For those energetic ones who fancy a bit of tennis Swindon community tennis will be on tour with one of their pop-up courts. A great opportunity to play some tennis for free! Trader applications close the 30th June 2018 with opportunities also available to any local talent interested in performing on the day. The committee are also pleased to announce details of an interschools talent show (for 11-17 year olds) will be made available to the local secondary schools shortly with the winner getting their song burnt to cd and played on radio! To express your interest in any of the above or to request further information please email: [email protected]. You can also check out their website: nscommunitygroup.org.uk or Facebook page facebook.com/nsFunDay
5 WW1 ‘Tommies’ mark start of Nationwide Centenary Campaign ❖ Ghostly figures of World War One soldiers or ‘Tommies’ pop-up all over the United Kingdom ❖ The Tommies form part of an art installation marking the centenary of the end of the First World War ❖ Campaign hopes to raise in excess of £15 million for armed forces and mental health charities ❖ Campaign led by former Chief of the General Staff, Lord Dannatt and supported by Birdsong novelist, Sebastian Faulks.
WEDNESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY: Hoping to raise in excess of £15 million Ghostly figures of First World War for armed forces and mental health soldiers or ‘Tommies’, have sprung up charities, the six foot high Tommies all over the UK today, as part of a new are part of a nationwide art installation fundraising campaign led by former called ‘There But Not There’. The Chief of the General Staff, General Tommies appear as 2018 marks The Lord Dannatt and supported by 100 years since the end of the First Birdsong novelist, Sebastian Faulks. World War.
6 Alongside the touring Tommies, local community groups, such as schools, businesses, places of worship and village halls will be given the opportunity to host their own ‘silhouette installations’. The silhouettes, different in shape to the standing Tommy, are designed to fit into seated spaces and were inspired by an art installation by Martin Barraud at Penshurst Church in Kent in 2016. The installation at Penshurst Church included 51 silhouettes, one for each name on the local Penshurst war memorial. It is hoped that communities will honour the fallen on their own local war memorials, by placing a silhouette for every man that fell in local community spaces.
Tommy installations have appeared in sentry boxes usually manned by Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London, on Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland, at Big Pit National Coal Museum in Blaenavon, South Wales and at Heart of Midlothian Football Club in Edinburgh. The Tommies will be touring the country until Armistice Day and members of the public are being encouraged to buy their own 10 inch versions to remember their own relatives. The money raised from the sale of these commemorative figures, which are made by military veterans, will be distributed evenly between The Royal Foundation: Heads Together, Walking With The Wounded, Combat Stress, Help for Heroes: Hidden Wounds, The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation and Project Equinox: Housing Veterans.
7 A soldier for forty years, concluding his Commonwealth soldiers, they are also military career as Chief of the General supporting the veterans of today, with Staff, the head of the British Army, all profits going to charities supporting Lord Dannatt was Constable of the the armed forces community.” Tower of London until July 2016. As Novelist and There But Not There such, in 2014, he oversaw the iconic Ambassador Sebastian Faulks said: Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red “One hundred years ago this country installation where 888,246 ceramic offered its best young men to the war. poppies were installed in the moat of Many never returned. This nationwide the Tower of London. campaign will honour those men at a There But Not There Patron, Lord local level – in the villages and towns Dannatt said: “The poppies at the from which they came. Tower of London captured the start of He continued: “Just as Pals Battalions the national WWI commemoration – were formed from local offices, factories There But Not There will be the abiding and schools, so each community now concluding image.” has the chance to remember its own. He continued: “In buying the Tommies These haunting figures allow us to give and silhouettes, people are not only thanks for the ultimate sacrifice these commemorating the sacrifice of men made for our country.” hundreds of thousands of British and
For more information relating to There But Not There or to see how you could get involved in holding your own installation, visit: www.therebutnotthere.org.uk
8 Planning objections over ruled Planning Committee Report
The Haydon Wick Parish The Parish Council submits it decision Council Planning and to the Borough Council planning Highways Committee carries committee who are normally the final arbiters as to acceptance or rejection out the preliminary review of any individual application. of all planning applications However, there is a degree of disillusion affecting the properties with the planning process if, due to or land within the parish. appeals, the decision goes to the Planning Inspectorate. In the recent past Applications may range from there have been two instances where something as small as the the Planning Inspectorate have handed addition of a front porch, down decisions, totally disregarding the to extensions to an existing objections of local residents, the Parish Council and Swindon Borough Council. house and commercial With regard to highways the council property and signage. has successfully pressed for the installation of a light controlled The planning committee tries to protect crossing between The Manor pub and the built environment from what it the Orbital Centre. Also, with the state considers as unsuitable or overbearing of our roads deteriorating, please report development. Any objection raised any potholes to the borough council. must be based on the formal planning It can be done online by going to guidelines. In the case of an objection www.swindon.gov.uk. Go to the menu by the Parish Council, it is sometimes icon. Then go to “report an issue”. possible to advise the applicant as to remedial measures which may address Scroll down to “pothole or damaged the issues which led to the objection. pavement”. Follow the links. Just bear in mind that according to the SBC Planning Committee website “no action is taken if the pothole is less than 31mm deep on a road, or The Planning Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month to examine less than 26 mm deep on a footpath or all new planning applications in the cycleway”. Cyclists watch out and wear neighbourhood. With a strong local your helmets! knowledge and perspective, due weight is given to their recommendations. John Fuller Chair Planning and Highways
9 Mann Tracht, Un Gott Lacht (An old Yiddish adage meaning, “Man Plans, and God Laughs.”) Or More Appropriately Haydon Wick Parish Plans and God Sends Snow After last year's problems with our grass cutting contractor, an in-house team of grass cutters was created, Andy (Team Leader), Jason and Garth. They were kitted out with all the equipment needed mowers strimmers meaning the heavy equipment couldn't be and blowers and were all used to cut the grass. ready to start the grass The Team did the best they could, cutting cutting on the 1st March. where cutting was possible, and keeping an eye on the quagmires as they dried And what happens? It snows, and snows, out, and cutting when conditions proved once the snow had melted and ground favourable. was dry enough to work on it, snowed again, and then after the snow there The brief burst of sun shine, merely was the rain, leaving very wet ground, hampered the situation, by encouraging the grass and weeds to shoot up. Where the Team were able to cut, the Parish received positive feedback on the quality of the work done. Hopefully, as the weather improves the Team will get back on track and will be cutting across the Parish taking approximately 3 to 4 weeks to cut from one end of the Parish to the other. One of the Parish projects was also affected by the weather, the refurbishment of the play area at Heaton Close.
10 The contractor, Mant Leisure, were able to refurbish Wick Farm Orchard, but the snow and wet weather hampered the work at Heaton Close which then took much longer than anticipated, for which we apologise. Despite the wet weather our hedge cutting contractor, Envisage, were able to get their digger on to Wick Farm Orchard and plant 5 fruit trees. As these trees mature and start to produce fruit residents are welcome to help themselves (see page 38). The Councillors would like to thank Andy, Jason & Garth for their efforts. And the Councillors hope our residents appreciate that our grass cutting team are doing the best they can under the circumstances Now we just need some sunshine. Pictures taken by Mark Weaving.
11 Haydon Artists’ Society www.haydonartists.co.uk
coming months as well as another exhibition towards the end of the year in North Swindon Library. Our monthly themed evenings are proving very popular, we had one titled ‘Love’ for Valentine’s Day and the last one was a Monet evening. It’s The main news of our group is, for the third giving us a chance time since the group was formed fifteen to work in different years ago, we have moved to a new venue ways and with which is very well lit and airy. Our different materials meetings are now held at Swindon Manor as well as learning Indoor Bowls Club on Cheney Manor more about a varity of artists. Trading Estate, still on a Thursday and still Suggestions for our next themed evening from 6.45 to 9.15. The group is growing include poppies or posters seen on railway and we have welcomed six new members stations advertising holiday destinations. since our last exhibition. If you would like to come and try painting don’t worry if you haven’t any materials, or haven’t painted for years, we can always We had a very successful exhibition in find some West Swindon Library where we had many paints for you to use and we have people visitors who complimented us about the who will give you some advice on how to work on view as well as buying paintings. get started. As always we hope the exhibitions will give For more information log on to our Facebook encouragement to people who would like page or our Web Page www.haydonartists. to try to paint. We are looking forward to co.uk where you will find numbers to call to having some outings to Art Galleries in the get help.
12 Welcome to Vinay and Sandra
Sandra joined Haydon Wick Parish Council on Sandra 23 April 2018 taking up a new admin assistant post. She was previously working for a large Swindon Parish Council where she was Finance Officer for four years, so has a knowledge of the workings of a Parish Council. Previous to that, Sandra was Finance Officer at Swindon Dance where she had been for 19 years. Born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire and then moved to Suffolk upon getting married, Sandra came to Swindon in 1985 with her husband and young family, for work and moved into the then new Woodhall Park. The children are now grown and long ago flew the nest. Sandra started a new life in 2006, moving into Abbey Meads where she is currently living. Interests include travelling (a lot), theatre, dancing, walking and keeping fit.
Hello, I am Vinay Manro. I was honoured to have Vinay been elected onto the Haydon Wick Parish Council in Feb 2018. As a local resident, father of 2 children, and local business owner, I take a real interest in local community issues. My drive to make change in the community has grown over the past few years. Having taken an active role to represent residents by working with local Councillors, our local MP, and service providers to bring Super-fast broadband to the parts of Haydon Wick and Priory Vale which were left behind other parts of Swindon. I now plan to continue that active role to engage with the community and represent them by ensuring the services delivered by the Parish are done so efficiently, to a high standard, and best value. I am approachable and contactable so please do say hello if you see me, and let me know if there are issues in the community which the Parish can look to address. I will be open as to what can be done by the Parish, or assist with contacting any third parties. As a place we have all chosen to call home, we all want to see it a safe, clean and welcome place to live for our generation and future generations to come.
13 Justin Tomlinson MP
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Residents in Haydon Wick Parish will Beano Comics, the theme is ‘Mischief be able to comeHAYDONLEIGH along to my summer Makers.’ SCHOOL As a youngster I used to get the activities fair this year which is taking Beano every single week so I’ve got a place between 10am – 12pm on feeling this could be my favourite year! Saturday 21st July at the Orbital The more books they read, the closer they Shopping Park. Last year I had many get to completing the challenge. The conversations with parents, grandparents library will hopefully be at the Summer & carers about the local options on offer Activities Fair so do bring the kids along to keep kids active and entertained over to get signed up. the summer break. The aim was to get as Finally, I look forward once again to many of the organisations offering visiting the 14 - 17 year olds taking part activities over the summer into one place, in this year’s National Citizens Service a week before the summer holidays Having taken an active part in the campaign for global(NCS). education NCS is a for summer a number scheme of years, that I was begin. With sports groups, activity offers young people lessons in developing delightedcentres, to libraries be invited and toeven Haydonleigh the Wyvern Primary School to receive the messages for world leaders that the pupils had prepared. Having beenessential the chair life skills; of the working All Party to Parliamentaryencourage Theatre all turning out. I was really Group for Global Education, and having hostedlinks the between Global local Partnership charities for and Education groups, in Parliamentpleased with many the times, feedback it was from great parents to engage withhelping the them pupils to toraise see money what ambitious and forging goals theyand had this for year the future.we hope to be able to links between different communities. In provide even more options and ideas. previous years I have joined groups on OverThis 4,000 summer schools I will across be working the UK to havesupport made ittheir their business aim to speak challenges to their where MP about they arewhat worldour leaderslocal libraries, need to particularly do to get every in child acrosstasked the globe with intoestablishing school. This initiatives comes tobefore raise a largepromoting UN summit the Reading in New YorkAgency’s this month Summer where money a new for set charities, of sustainable whilst goalson other are agreed relating to the Global Campaign for Education. The messages created by the pupils at Reading Challenge, which encourages occasions, I have visited the groups as Haydonleigh are both inspiring and encouraging - so much so that I have displayed them in my children to read six books from their local office as a way to spread the good word and allowthey visitors take to part see inthe the impressive outdoor activitieswork. library over the summer. I have supported which is great fun and provides a real In thisa separate initiative class, every I gotyear the as opportunityan MP and to do anotheropportunity of my for trademark teambuilding. school I will assemblies be wherehave youngsters worked with were organisations encouraged includingto learn about meeting how Parliament with the localworks providers by passing of their NCS own Parliamentarythe National School Literacy Bill. Trust I split and the the students intoshortly, two so groups, if any withparents one want side to of find the out room becomingReading the Agency House to of promote Commons, the whilstidea of the othermore side information, became the then House please of Lords. don’t The Bill, whichreading was for about pleasure. increasing This year the hoursto spent playinghesitate sport to get in in school, touch. was carried by the nominatedcelebrate Clerk, the 80th before anniversary going back of the and forth between the Commons and Lords, with both sides disagreeing on how much extra sport they wanted, until the 'MPs' casted their final votes. North Swindon covers the following wards: Blunsdon & Highworth, Gorse Hill & Pinehurst, Haydon Wick, Penhill & Upper Stratton, I really Priory enjoy Vale, doing Rodbourne the school Cheney, assemblies St Andrews, as it really Stratton is greatSt. Margaret to see & pupils South engaged Marston in the parliamentary process.And The in part: students Covingham in Haydonleigh & Dorcan, displayed Mannington real & enthusiasmWestern and enjoyment as they were walked through the democratic process – I was definitely able to spot a few budding14 politicians! Last Years Summer Activities Fair
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As I write, it is the middle of May, and I am looking forwards to the Summer. In March, we had our Easter Raffle, which was very well supported, we had a lot of lovely prizes. The Easter competition was a flower arrangement, the first prize was holiday, and a big Thank You to members won by a a brilliant arrangement of knitted who helped with the tables, chairs and flowers. teas while we were away. For our Spring Holiday this year we went May was the beginning of our Summer back to the Isle of Wight, as we had such Outings, the first was a mystery trip after a great time last year. And we were not a lot of worry guesses of where we were disappointed as we had a great time. going, we had our first stop at Wilton Good journeys both ways, and the weather Shopping Village, we had time for coffee was kind to us, a bit windy but not cold. and a look around the shops, then there A group of us went to Osbourne House, was a lovely drive through the New Queen Victoria's Home; the main house Forest which for me was the highlight was amazing as were the grounds and the we had a stop for lunch and on to Swiss Cottage, the prince's and princess' Winchester - what a great day. We are play house. now looking forward to the next outing. Thank you Linda for all your hard work, Mike Whelan and to Chris for your help for such a great Vice Chairman tel: 01793 706145 17 Greenmeadow & Haydon Wick WI This half of the year is always a busy time 7.00pm-9.00pm. A Notice of our meetings for WI. April we had our Annual Meeting, can be seen on the Morrison’s Notice Board normally in May, but earlier this year due each month. to our Special Celebration of 50 Years. Sue Williams and Carole Eley - Founder Sue Burford was re-elected President for Members 1968 cutting the cake another year. As mentioned we celebrated photographed with WI President Sue Burford. our 50th Anniversary. A wonderful occasion with Special Guests, Past Presidents and 2 Founder Members who are still members plus our WI Members enjoying the Kentwood Choir, buffet and a celebration cake made by the daughter of one of our Members. A night to remember. June we are having a Ritz Tea Afternoon. July we have a trip to Batsford Arboretum and in August we have our Summer outing to Highclere Castle. Our Singers are still enjoying themselves and we are starting a walking group hopefully in July. “phew” lots going on. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings. We meet on the the 2nd Monday of the month (except August) at Haydonleigh School at
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18 Tuesday Art Group (Haydon Wick) We at the Tuesday Art Group have been keeping busy since the last time I wrote. We remain at full capacity having welcomed a couple of new members.
At the end of March some of our members attended a watercolour portraits workshop with Catherine Beale. It was both challenging and exhilarating, some of us being dragged moaning and groaning out of our comfort zone. New methods, bigger brushes, lots of fun – and even a more than passable portrait to take home. We were totally exhausted (who said painting was relaxing?!) but every one of us felt we had learned so much. I can thoroughly recommend Catherine to any art groups out there! Sometime soon we are hoping to exercise our drawing skills as a volunteer has agreed to sit for us one Tuesday morning – drawing from life as a subject rather than always relying on the more convenient photographs can be scary, but is always beneficial and so rewarding. We now have a new focus for our work as planning for our first exhibition is under way! It will be held from Monday 17th – Saturday 22nd September, upstairs at the Haydon Wick council office from 11.00 am – 4.00pm. Shopping in Morrisons? Waiting in the pharmacy? Doing the school run? Got a few minutes to spare? Do pop in and see what we do. You are very welcome – and one of us will be there to answer any questions you may have. Who knows, you may even find the perfect gift – an original painting by a local artist! Meanwhile enjoy the sunshine!
19 Open Garden Day In the Winter edition of the magazine, we expressed a desire to hold a Garden Open Day this coming Summer. In the Spring edition we re-issued our appeal for participants. The response has been insufficient to proceed with organising the event. We would like to thank all those that did offer to open their gardens. If you did offer to open your garden to the public please email the [email protected] or drop a line into the office.
20 Local Wildlife This picture of an urban fox was snapped roaming the front gardens of Kennet Avenue, by local resident Christian Barclay- Suter. The picture was sent in by proud Grandma Bez.
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21 Clarification the different between Priorities and Responsibilities
During the recent elections One of the many areas where the for the Borough Council it is provision of services by HWPC is understood that leaflets were of direct benefit to the residents is distributed in which candidates in the refurbishment of play areas. expressed their “Priorities” Responsibility for all the play areas in the parish was moved to HWPC in 2015. listing the issues that they had In recognition of the poor state of some some involvement with. of the transferred Borough play areas a Included in the list were items such £70,000 budget, adding approximately as tackling litter, graffiti, play parks & £7 to the precept for a Band D property, open spaces. Although candidates for was created in the 2016/17 financial the role of Borough Councillors may year to commence a programme of have an interest in such things, the refurbishment. In the first year three play responsibility for tackling these items areas were refurbished with a further had been transferred to parishes two in 2017/18. Consideration of further councils sometime previously. Haydon work is currently in hand. Prior to the Wick Parish Council (HWPC) has been transfer little if any refurbishment work providing these services since 2014. had taken place in Haydon Wick. A full breakdown of these responsibilities can be found on page 58. Door Step Canvassing As these services have been transferred, In the run up to the election it was the cost of providing the services has apparent where door step canvassing also been moved from Swindon Borough was taking place as the following day Council (SBC) to HWPC. Although the office received lists of comments initially some transitional funding had about litter and grass cutting etc. While been made available the full cost of it is always useful to have comments providing these services is now covered from residents on issues it should be by the precept charged by HWPC which pointed out that the Parish Council reduces the demand on the Council doesn't give priority to issues raised Tax levied by SBC for these services. by Borough Councillors, or in this case The advantage to residents of Haydon canvassers & candidates, they are Wick Parish Council having responsibility treated in exactly same as any issues of providing services is that money raised by residents. Residents will get raised via the precept has to be spent the same service if they contacted the here in the parish for the benefit of the Parish office direct, either in person residents. Whereas money paid to the at the office on Thames Avenue, by Borough could be spent anywhere in the 'phone 722446, via the website or by borough.
22 emailing [email protected]. activity are in place. The terms The office is open 9am 'til 4pm. We 'pre-election period' and 'heightened also provide an out of hours number sensitivity' are also used. As a local 07703840065 where messages or texts government body it would have been can be left for our Amenities Team who inappropriate for the Parish Council provide a service seven days a week. to comment during this period as this could have been seen as endorsing Why say this now? Well, prior to the or otherwise particular candidates. election there is a period of time referred to by some as "purdah". The term Regrettably none of the election leaflets 'purdah' has come into popular use were made available prior to circulation across central and local government to to HWPC for a comment on their veracity. describe the period of time immediately This is the first opportunity we have before elections or referendums when had to clarify what the Parish is specific restrictions on communications responsible for. Haydon Wick Parish Council Meeting Dates for 2018/19 2018
Meeting Month Day June July August September October November December Full Council 19th 17th 21st 18th 16th 20th 18th Tuesday Policy & Finance 26th 24th 28th 25th 23th 27th * Tuesday Amenities & Lesiure 12th 10th 14th 11th 9th 13th 11th Tuesday Planning & Highways 5th 3rd 7th 4th 2nd 6th 4th Tuesday Annual Meeting ------Tuesday Annual Assembly ------Wednesday 2019
Meeting Month Day January February March April May Full Council 15th 19th 19th 16th 21st Tuesday Policy & Finance 22nd 26th 26th 23th 28th Tuesday Amenities & Lesiure 8th 12th 12th 9th 14th Tuesday Planning & Highways ** 5th 5th 2nd 7th Tuesday Annual Meeting - - - - - Tuesday Annual Assembly - - - - - Wednesday
* Christmas Day TBA ** New Years Day TBA
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24 The Chairman’s Bit The Parish Council is And what do you do with a bumper committed to upgrading harvest? There are only so many apple crumbles you can eat a week or space in the play parks that we have the freezer for stewed apple. (Cue apple adopted from the Borough recipes in the autumn edition of the Council. Play parks are magazine –Ed!) unfortunately areas that We are aware that this could be seen as suffer from mindless yet another item in the old part of the vandalism. So we are parish, and that we may appear to be not just looking at the ignoring the newer parts. But this is a new venture for us. We need to learn equipment that needs how to manage an orchard; we do not replacing but the areas have the experience or knowledge around the sites, with a in-house. So it is important to be able to view to giving people a gain this necessary expertise close to reason to be in the area. home, so to speak. The young trees will need to be watered, pruned and With this in mind, and the maintained. Once the team responsible fact that the name of the for looking after the orchard knows what play area called out for it, equipment is needed, how regularly the we have planted our first young trees need watering etc. we will be small community orchard in a position to plan and plant another one. If this orchard proves successful, at Wick Farm Orchard play we will be looking at other suitable area, just off Pond Street. spaces to plant more fruit trees all over There is a more detailed the parish for more residents to enjoy. article later in the magazine In the future, we hope that the orchards on Community Orchards. will become focal points of the neighbourhoods, perhaps with a Wassail There is national recognition of the in January and an Apple Day value for communities of green spaces in the autumn. The fruit will be free to – parks, orchards, allotments, gardens collect. If you wish to be involved or have etc. especially as the need for housing any experience with community increases and the size of gardens orchards, please contact me. decreases. Unless garden owners have the time to train or pollard their trees to Linda Brown keep them small, fruit trees are often Chairman – Haydon Wick Parish Council considered too big for a typical garden.
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26 HAYDON WICK OVER 60’s CLUB When you receive this edition of the magazine it is hard to believe that over half the year has gone, look out for Christmas offers on the TV shortly!! We had our first outing of the year in April when we went to Milestones Museum. If you have never visited this excellent museum it is well worth going, transporting you back in time in a very authentic way. We then went on to Conkers garden centre for lunch and time for a 'browse around'. Also in April, our meeting fell on the 23rd so we celebrated St.George' Day. We had our afternoon entertainment, plus a quiz (how much do you know about England?) followed by a very nice tea, once again thanks to Mal and Kate for the shopping and cooking and to the members who helped prepare it on the day. Our outing in May was to the Royal Mint in Llantrisant. Sadly there were no free samples! The tour, which lasted two hours, started with a short video explaining the history of the mint, then we went to the main building which has a viewing gallery to see how it all worked. You could have a coin minted especially for you but of course cost double the face value of it. It was very interesting and everyone seemed to enjoy the experience. Perhaps one criticism - the on site cafe wasn't too great, and as there is no alternative close by perhaps a packed lunch might be appropriate. Please visit our website if you have access to a computer www.haydonwickover60s.co.uk where you will find out all about us, plus some 'photos. We meet every other Monday at the Haydon Wick Working Men's Club. Enjoy the rest of the summer - Pat Cutting
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28 Haydon Wick Bowls Club
The outdoor season is well under way and as always we are very are organising fun versions of our weather reliant. For example on usual game and we will enjoy a a Monday evening I played with cream tea with Prosecco after. 4 layers of clothes, the following Our charity this year is the Willows Saturday I had to get the sun Counselling Service. cream and sun visor out! Some The Open Day held recently was other clubs have had dreadful very successful with some 17 problems with their bowling potential new members coming greens after the wet winter and along to have a try. Don’t forget have had to postpone the start we hold free coaching sessions of their season. We are lucky not on Monday evenings at 6pm if you to have that problem. would like to come along and have a go. Our Jubilee year plans are all in place, we have already had a curry evening I know it’s a long way off but one which was very well supported. On of our members will be holding a our actual anniversary date we will Macmillan Coffee morning in be having a hog roast, with bingo and September, look out for the posters. a large raffle. We also have a jacket We have an entrant in the Wiltshire potato night and a fish and chip Men’s Champion of Champions, supper to look forward to. As part Brian Lobley, he was runner up last of the Jublilee celebrations founder year. At the time of writing he has members will be invited along to our a match coming up soon and I will Presidents and Captains Day. We will have to update you next time with finish the year off with a traditional his results. Our Ladies Champion Christmas Party but that is a long way decided not to enter the Wiltshire off. Not forgetting the Jubilee Cup Ladies Champion of Champions. competition taking place at the end And that’s about it. Looking forward of August, beginning of September. to more sunshine, lots of matches Our regular Charity Day match is and competitions, held in our usual coming up shortly, fancy dress is the friendly manner order of the day. The club coaches Olwen Johnson HWBC
29 “you can’t please Though John Lydgate also had a variation: all of the people” “You can satisfy some of the people all Since grass cutting got the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot satisfy all of the underway the office has people all the time” received various comments, ― John Lydgate (c. 1370 – c. 1451) was most have been complimentary, a monk and poet but we have also had: We should have started cutting the grass Saltbins earlier – Well we started as soon as we As this is being written the rain gently could, but the snow and the heavy rain in pats the window (though let's be March and April got in the way. honest not so gently, it's positively We should start cutting later to allow the hammering down at the moment), but bees to make use of the flowering weeds hopefully as you read this, you are – Most residents require cutting to start enjoying the longed for sunshine, so it as early as possible. seems an ideal opportunity to discuss We are keeping the grass too short, we snow, or more precisely grit bins. should keep the grass longer for the The snow in early December and then benefit of wildlife – Most residents wish the two downfalls in March, and the for the grass to be kept as short as subsequent 'phone Calls & emails into possible. the office high-lighted the need for We are not keeping the grass short some additional grit bins in the Parish. enough – See comment above however, Grit bins are provided by the Borough we are reaching a cutting regime of once council, who will also be the ones every two to three weeks which was the responsible for keeping them filled standard met prior to last year by the with a grit & salt mixture. Parish Council. This is against the normal They are provided to enable local issue this time of the year of the damp residents to grit & salt the public warm weather encouraging rapid growth. pavement and roads, not their own So we are aiming for “pleasing most of private driveways. the people most of the time.” Our version If you think there is a location that of the John Lydgate quote. would benefit from having a grit bin ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ please contact Swindon Borough Council on 01793 445501. The The full quote is Borough does have a criteria for “You can please some of the people all locating grit bins, so not all requests of the time, you can please all of the will be successful, but if requests are people some of the time, but you can’t put in now, hopefully the bins will be in please all of the people all of the time”. situ before the winter weather returns.
30 George Santayana, philosopher, Remembrance essayist, poet and novelist (16/12/1863 Sunday 11th - 26/09/1952), wrote November “ Those who cannot remember the 2018, is a past are condemned to repeat it ” symbolic In the novel “Adam Bede”, George Eliot date, being wrote: the 100th anniversary “ Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them of the end of ” World War 1. (George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans (22 November 1819 – 22 Haydon Wick December 1880) Parish does not And final the Poem “For the Fallen” by have a memorial, Robert Laurence Binyon (1869-1943), however the Parish published in The Times newspaper on Council felt that 21st September 1914, though a long this date should poem the most famous lines are read be recognised in each year at the Cenotaph some way. Several options “ They shall grow not old, as we that were discussed, from simply placing are left grow old: wreaths about the Age shall not weary them, nor the Parish, to something more substantial. years condemn. The Councillors then became aware of At the going down of the sun and in the “There But Not There” fundraiser the morning (more details page 6 ), and decided to purchase a “Tommy” figure to stand We will remember them ”. outside the Parish Office on Thames Avenue. It was also decided to purchase two commemorative benches, one to be placed by the Parish Office and another to be located in Havisham Park near the obelisk. All three items will be purchased and installed in the next few months in time for 11/11/18. Why should we do this? There are many reasons all much better expressed by writers from earlier times.
31 Play area refurbishment During March and April; weather permitting; two of Haydon Wick's play areas were refurbished, Wick Farm Orchard & Heaton Close. Wick Farm
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Standard broadband is better known as To find out what is available to you please ADSL, delivered through telephone wires - talk to your current Internet Service has download speeds of up to 17Mb, Provider, or search using your postcode with 'basic' broadband defined as on all the major Internet Service Provider anything above just 2Mb. Superfast fibre, websites. We are seeing a high percentage meanwhile, usually comes at download of people who upgrade to Superfast speeds of up to either 38Mb or 76Mb. broadband are actually reducing their Some providers offer it at up to 200Mb, monthly broadband spend. or even up to 1Gb. To search all available deals across telephone broadband providers and So what does Superfast cable broadband providers please visit broadband mean for me? https://gosuperfast.campaign.gov.uk/ The good news is currently around 96% and choose Postcode Checker. (based on thinkbroadband results) of As a local resident I have had ongoing Haydon Wick Parish residents can now discussions and meetings for the last get Superfast Broadband via a variety 3+ years, with the infrastructure providers of Internet Service Providers (ISPs). to bring Superfast broadband to Haydon The UK is currently at 95% (based on Wick. Now 96% of us can get it, with the thinkbroadband results) Superfast remainder being completed this year, broadband coverage. there is no reason why we should put up Superfast broadband has the bandwidth with slow broadband speed, buffering or to comfortably cope with everyone going dropped internet calls. online at once. It will connect all your Vinay Manro computers, smartphones, tablets, TV set-top boxes, games consoles, and If you have any further questions or smart appliances at the same time with problems upgrading feel free to email no problem. me at [email protected] and I will see what I can do to help. 34 Haydon Wick Pétanque Club
The club continues to thrive with our regular Tuesday When there are two players in a team, morning and Saturday each player uses three boules. When morning sessions at Haydon there are three players in a team each Wick Bowls Club. Our player plays with two boules. matches are mainly between The game is played on a pitch of club members although we granite chippings called a piste. do have occasional friendly The idea of the game is to throw your games against our near boule and land it closest to the jack. The winners are the first team to get neighbours from Cricklade. 13 points. This is only a brief summary Pétanque is an easy game to learn of the game because if you have ever and requires no special equipment watched the game played in a village apart from the boules themselves which square in France you will appreciate are effectively 700 gram balls of cold that it is a lot more complex. steel (in the winter, VERY cold steel). John Fuller
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35 Winter Gloom and Summer Sun “I really hate the Winter” said the old man in his chair, “The dark, the cold, the rain and the shorter days, I just feel despair” “But" said I “Are not those Winter days a contrast, and, then make the Summer days have many more delight?” “Would you enjoy those Summer days so much if every day was sun for all the year? And after Winter does not that Summer season then bring so much more cheer.” “You might be right” he said - at last - “And yes OK, I'll look upon the Winter in a very different way” “Maybe it is my time to better plan ahead some Summer things to do and a place to stay” “Good luck with that” I said - another drink all round - and he then seemed so find. I went my way - and, I hope, from then he had a better Winter time. B. Eidde March 2018
The old man near the door “Now, - should be the ‘Summer of my content” said the old man near the door, “What’s wrong” said I, with careful looks and tone - so as to bring forth more. “Some days I just cannot stop my brain to rid itself of worry when I know there is no need” “Well,” said I “some people with a deeper brain can suffer this and the problems it can breed” “A friend of mine called Peter, who often had this state, would raise his arms above his head and then declare - “I feel no pain, I feel no pain” whoever was about- and then - come forth with a very happy stare. “I’ll try that “said the old man “for anything to help” He left the bar and went heading for the loo Some minutes later he came forth and said “Yes, I feel much better - and that is down to you” “It’s drinks all round” he said, though - only two of us were there. B. Eidde May 2018
36 We Thought We'd Celebrate As we had completed the refurbishment of Heaton Close Play Area, Wick Farm Orchard Play Area and the planting of the five new fruit trees at Wick Farm Orchard we thought we'd do something to mark the occasion. So on Friday 8th June we went to Heaton Close, with our special guests Maisie Sly and her family, Mum and Dad; Elisabeth & Gilson and brother Jack and sister Chloe. We were joined by Julian from Mant Leisure, the company responsible for the design and refurbishment of the play area. Apart from the new equipment the children were entertained by Mr Bert with his tricks and balloon animals. To ensure an inclusive event a British Sign Langauge (BSL) interpreter was on hand to ensure all the children could be involved in the event. Maisie starred in the multi award winning short film "The Silent Child".
37 Cor(e) ! We have an orchard! Aka Community Orchards
The Parish Council has together to create abundant harvests, had its eye on creating providing fresh fruit long before the time community orchards for of global freight. some time now. With the Once a tree is established, it can provide refurbishment of Wick a large yield of fruit year after year for Farm Orchard play area, decades, requiring little human input the opportunity to enhance when compared to the growing, planting, weeding, watering, pest control involved the area and build on the in annual vegetables. As a deep-rooted, name of the area was too long-lived perennial, the tree has time to great to ignore. adapt to local conditions and be more resilient, as the existing old tree in Wick Over the last decade the Peoples’ Trust Farm Orchard play area demonstrates, for Endangered Species (PTES) has standing forlornly on its own. been assessing the state of the nation’s orchards with some alarming results. Their survey has revealed that 90% of traditional orchards have been lost since the 1950s, with the majority of the loss attributed to neglect and development. Furthermore, 45% of the remaining orchards surveyed in England and 35% of orchards in Wales were found to be in declining condition as a habitat. Traditional orchards provided several different types of habitat, including elements of woodland, hedgerows and meadows. This biodiversity encourages a whole range of critters; butterflies, bumblebees, birds, bats and beetles. Anyone who regularly walks along Pond Orchards have played an important role Street in the autumn will know that there in communities for many centuries, are several fruit trees, apples and plums, providing a focal point, a gathering between Rusland Cottage and the space, and a place where people and pumping station. There are also apple the rest of nature successfully work trees in the leisure gardens next door.
38 The trees are fairly mature stock so we have some chance of them bearing fruit this autumn. The fruit will be free for neighbours to collect. All we ask is that no one takes all the fruit. Please leave some for others to enjoy. Orchards aren’t solely the domain for apples and pears. They can also have nut trees and soft fruits. So if you had a preference for a fruit tree near you, what would you choose? Linda Brown Tree Warden [email protected]
It’s not easy to work out the variety of the old tree, whether it is a self-fertilising one as it still does produce fruit. In the autumn I shall try to get the variety identified. If anybody is a member of the Royal Horticultural Society and plans on going to Wisley, Rosemoor or Harlow Carr in the autumn, please get in touch. The RHS hold fruit identification days and there may be fruit on the old tree for you to take along. Alongside the old tree, we have planted three apple and two pear trees. We have chosen some classic old favourites. The apples are James Grieve, Discovery and Cox’s Pippin Orange. The pears are Conference and Williams Bon Cretian.
Sources: The Orchard Project www.theorchardproject.org.uk The Orchard Network, Peoples’ Trust for Endangered Species - ptes.org/campaigns/traditional-orchard-project Community Orchard guide from www.gov.uk
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40 solar panels! environmental considerations prevent this country burning it to produce yet more electricity. One day some genius will devise a method of converting waste into power without contaminating the air we breathe. Obviously, solar panels and the complex machinery of waste treatment doesn’t Braydon come cheap. They need to be bought and finance has been raised by a variety of Once a fortnight a big yellow lorry means. The first scheme for Common comes in to each road and collects Farm raised £1.8m with a 6% annual the contents of all the waste bins. return and a further 800 investors then What happens to it after that is contributed another £2.4m to fund the of little interest to most residents Chapel Farm site. Both these schemes but it must go somewhere. Last closed early due to high demand. issue we told you a bit about how The people who spend the money, it is dealt with at Waterside, how Public Power Solutions (wholly owned it is graded, sorted, shredded, by Swindon Borough Council) tell us separated, and baled for transport that they are very optimistic about the onwards. So does all this effort future and will not only go on to improve make a profit? Steve Gateley is the the existing facilities at Swindon but hope man who knows and he is upbeat that they may sell their knowledge to about it all. He says that there is a other waste collectors worldwide. long way to go with waste disposal but Swindon is well to the fore. Swindon may be in the second division of What next? the Football League but they are certainly in the Premier Division for waste disposal. Like all industrial processes it needs power and Swindon already has solar Phil Eagle & Roy Worman panels at Wroughton Airfield, Chapel Farm, Common Farm and Braydon Manor Farm producing a total of 78MW of Sunny panels Common Farm electrical power. That’s 78MW of power Swindon doesn’t need to buy off the national grid and sunlight is free. If you add together electricity generously provided by the sun and waste, which nobody wants, then it begins to look like a win-win situation. However, what’s left is a lot of bundles of sorted, shredded and baled waste which has high value as an industrial fuel although sensitive,
41 Swindon and Cricklade Railway
As the new season gathers pace it is a good time to look back at what has been achieved during the January and February closure. As with all buildings and infrastructure, routine maintenance is ongoing like painting the Forth Bridge. One of the pressing jobs was the replacement of the valence on the platform canopy at Hayes Knoll.
The existing wooden edge had been in place for around 20 years and was rotten in several places. The job involved sourcing the timber, cutting to shape, including the characteristic sawtooth edge, followed by a full paint job with primer, undercoat and topcoat. It was then necessary to take down the old rotted timber and fix in place the new The canopy valence at Hayes Knoll undergoing material. The photograph replacement shows the contrast between In the Spring edition of Haydon old and new. Wick Living readers may recall a picture of “the (chain) gang” laying a new concrete surface on Hayes Knoll platform. The accompanying picture shows the results of those labours with a safe and trip hazard free surface. The next task is the repainting of Hayes Knoll station frontage. As well as routine maintenance the railway has a role in the preservation of artefacts from a bygone era. In successive articles it is intended to highlight some of Hayes Knoll platform, the finished article the more notable examples.
42 The signal box at Hayes Knoll was originally constructed in 1887 by the Great Western Railway at Rowley Regis and Blackheath, south of Birmingham. It was declared redundant by British Rail in 1989 having survived in its original location for just over 100 years. It was purchased from BR, dismantled in two weeks and transported back to Swindon. Over a period of three years it was re-erected on its present site where it controls the station points. The intention is that it will eventually Hayes Knoll signal box control all the points and signals in the Hayes Knoll station area. As can be seem in the photograph is currently undergoing refurbishment and awaiting a replacement window unit. While the lineside infrastructure gets a makeover, it should not be forgotten that the vehicles running on the railway all have to pass stringent safety tests to ensure their fitness for purpose.
Spartan at Taw Valley Halt Meanwhile, the permanent way department are busy recovering (legally) rails, chairs and sleepers from a secret location somewhere in England. This material will assist in the push to get the railhead to Cricklade. Look out in future editions of the magazine for further details. For future events and details of running days, please go to the website; www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org. Swordfish undergoing a “fitness to run” test John Fuller
Cricklade Country Way Corridor 43 Get Your Bake On In Air Ambulance Week Wiltshire Air Ambulance . Outmarsh . Semington . Wiltshire . BA14 8JX If you like cakes Tel: 01225 300536 then why not host a bake sale support and generosity of the public who or bake off and help Wiltshire donate. But we have to raise £3.25 million Air Ambulance to keep flying a year to keep our lifesaving service and saving lives? operational. Bake Off for Lift Off is our theme for Join us in our mission to Bake Off for National Air Ambulance Week, 10 – 16 Lift Off and help us save lives. September 2018. Register your interest by emailing [email protected] We’re asking individuals, community or call us on 01225 300536. groups, schools, colleges and businesses to get their bake on and fundraise for our Let us know what you’re planning to do lifesaving charity. and we can send you your pack to kick-start your fundraising! Organise a bake off with your friends, Registered charity number: 1144097 family or colleagues, hold a bake sale, dress up at a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party or hold a Teddy Bears’ Picnic. We’ve been saving lives for over 28 years thanks to the incredible
Preparing for Air Ambulance Week are (l-r) Cas Loudon, Donor Relationship Coordinator at Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Zoe Miller, Jack Winter, Maddie Winter and Wiltshire Air Ambulance Paramedic Keith Mills.
44 45 The Haydon Wick Fund The Haydon Wick Fund continues to make funding available to voluntary organisations in Haydon Wick Parish and the surrounding areas.
Set up from the surplus charitable funds when the Haydon Wick Community Association was wound up, it is administered by The Community Foundation For Wiltshire and Swindon, with grants awarded by a local panel. Over the past years there have been many beneficiaries ranging from toddler groups to senior clubs, youth and sports groups, residents associations, scouts and guides.
Grants are usually made in April and October so if your group needs help with a project, or you are starting a new group, why don't you get in touch. Contact The Wiltshire Community Foundation, 21 Northgate Street, Devizes, tel.01380 729284. Richard Hailstone Haydon Wick Panel Member.
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 2018 Any late submissions will be presented to the next appropriate meeting after: 31st January 2019 31st May 2019
46 47 Councillor attendance at meetings
Councillors Committee May 17 – Apr 18
Full Council Policy & Amenities & Planning & /14 Finance /12 Leisure /12 Highways /11
C Armagan (Resigned Dec 17) 4 2
E Baker-Lee 7 3
P Booth 13 11 11
D Bower 10 8 8
L Brown 13 10 11 11
S Callen 10 11
P Eagle 12 10 11
J Fuller 10 10 10
E Gerrard 14 11
R Hailstone 12 8 11
S Heyes (Elected July 17) 9 (out of 10) 8 (out of 10) 9 (out of 10)
V Manro (Elected March 18) 1 (out of 2) 1 (out of 2)
P Martin 7 9 5
S McDermott 14 11 9 8
D Rodgers 10 2 8 (out of 4 - May to August)
D Smith 11 4 11 9
C Taylor 12 9 8
R Worman 14 12 11
M Whelan 14 10 11
48 Committee Membership 2018/19
Planning & Amenities & Policy & Finance Highways Leisure
S Callen (C) E Baker Lee E Baker-Lee
J Fuller P Booth P Booth
E Gerrard J Fuller (C) D Bower
R Hailstone P Martin P Eagle
S Heyes D Smith R Hailstone (C)
V Manro C Taylor S Heyes
P Martin M Whelan V Manro
C Taylor R Worman D Smith
R Worman Vacancy M Whelan
Council Chairman Linda Brown Linda Brown Linda Brown
Council Vice-Chair Sarah McDermott Sarah McDermott Sarah McDermott
Parish precepts 2018/19
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government published table on the 20 May 18 which provide Band D Council Tax figures, average Council Tax per dwelling and Council Tax statistics for all parish and town councils in England. The Headline figures show that total precepts increased by just over £33 million to £518 million, with the average Band D property paying £64.05 per year compared to £61.03 on 2017/18. In Haydon Wick a Band D property pays £62.59.
49 Swindon U3A Choir, the ladies of Swindon Singing Together Songbirds and most of the 60 members of the Swindon BigSingThing joined with groups Lesley Garrett, the famous soprano, from around the county including the children has raised the possibility of the BBC of Priestley Primary School and the U-Calne- resurrecting an old schools radio Leles (one of hundreds of Uke groups up and programme broadcast to schools down the country). On this cool, grey day entitled “Singing Together”. Calne really was full of The Sound of Music. A report by the Commission on Dementia Singing together really can change lives. and Music has proved, beyond reasonable The companionship of learning, rehearsing doubt, that listening to and singing songs and performing, (if that’s your thing) along with the socialising brings huge benefits to the enhances the mood, speech, behavioural Project1_Layout 1 23/01/2017 21:25 Page 1 and psychological symptoms of those with lives of those who may dementia. be struggling to come to terms with retirement, All the more reason then for perhaps helping loneliness, or simply the to ward off dementia by getting involved with stresses of everyday life one of the many organisations in Swindon in the modern world. where people of all ages, but especially the FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO over 50’s, are involved in singing together. SWINDON U3A; www.swindonu3a.org.uk At the CALNE SPRING SING a wide BIGSINGTHING; www.bigsingthing.org.uk audience of friends and fellow singers were entertained by fifteen musical groups. SONGBIRDS E-MAIL; [email protected] Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Abacus Cleaning Services 25 years experience in the carpet and upholstery cleaning industry. Carpet and fabric protection treatments. Member of the national carpet cleaners association. (no. 1399) Call 01793 421802 For a Free, no obligation, quotation www.abacuscleaning-swindon.co.uk
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We work with people who love running and care about their community to lead GoodGym in GothoediGr lyomca ils a are gar.o Iwf yinogu ’rceo mpamssuinointya toef arubonunte rusn wnhinog gaentd f ict abrye daobionugt gthoeo dw.o Wrlde a srhoiuftn eda yrothu , we want you to be involved. instead of weights and run to visit older people instead of running still on treadmills.
Being a GoodGym Run Leader is extremely flexible. You’ll be leading one 90 minute session We work with people who love running and care about their community to lead GoodGym in a month. Each session includes around 45 minutes of easy paced running along with 45 their local area. If you’re passionate about running and care about the world around you, we minutes spent volunteering on a physical task. Following this you will be writing a run report want you to be involved. detailing that evening's activities. Examples here: www.goodgym.org/reports.
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WeW we alinkte t aol lh Reuanr fLroemad yeorsu toif yhoauve h caovme polre tweadn tth eto E dnegvleanlodp A: thletics Leadership in Running Fi●tnesAs p(LaisRsFio) nc ofourr sreu nonr inhagv e a personal training qualification. We can support you in ga●ininTgh teh iasb ifil iytyo uto d coo nnofitd aelrnetalyd lye ahdav ger oounpes. of runners ● Excellent communication skills For more details and to apply please contact Emma Sperring: [email protected] We like all Run Leaders to have completed the England Athletics Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF) course or have a personal training qualification. We can support you in 51 gaining this if you do not already have one.
For more details and to apply please contact Emma Sperring: [email protected]
Becoming a foster carer can be an incredibly rewarding experience which could change the lives of young people who are often in desperate need of a caring family.
Fostering is a way of providing “ When we first started thinking about family-based care for children fostering, we were quite nervous because who, at that time, are unable to live we have two girls of our own who were with their parents or other family quite young at the time. But, they were members. Settling them into a foster getting older and we’d decided not to home and helping them to feel safe have any more children so we thought and cared for can be comforting in ‘we have the space and, as a family, we what can an unsettling time. could make a difference to a child’s life’. Couple Graham and Ruth, of Highworth, “Our girls are now 25 and 27 and our have been fostering for 20 years. Here’s foster children have become part of their their story: extended family as well, so it’s really “It really has been quite a journey, enriched all our lives and made us a with lots of very positive experiences. better family. At the moment, we have a sibling group “ There were some challenges early on of three living with us, two boys and a when we realised that sometimes children girl, and they’ve been with us for six have developed ways of coping in worlds years now.
52 that are actually quite frightening. But “Our advice for anyone considering we’ve found support in all sorts of ways: becoming a foster carer is to have a from other foster carers, social workers, look because it’s really worth exploring other agencies and through schools. and ask lots and lots of questions, no “As you spend time with the children, question is too silly. you can see little changes and they “ We really do believe that being foster make you realise that this is worth it carers has helped us to develop as and they’re gaining things that will really people as much as it’s helped the help them in life. As you build up trust, children.” they might share something with you about their lives, and you might be the first person they’ve spoken to about Swindon Borough Council is that and that’s a very, very privileged looking for more foster carers to position. help support children and young people to allow them to continue We’re extremely proud of the children “ to develop. If you’d like to find out we’ve had with us. We go to parents’ more about becoming a foster evenings and absolutely beam when they’ve caught up in education, they’re carer, please visit our website: doing well, they’ve got friends and now www.swindon.gov.uk/fostering2 we have pizza nights on Fridays where or give us a call on 07917 503447. they can bring their friends round.
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53 CCTV becomes legal requirement in all English Official Veterinarians (OVs) with an abattoirs essential tool to help them monitor animal welfare and enable them to Legislation making CCTV identify any breaches in the regulations. OVs perform a vital role in abattoirs mandatory in all abattoirs and unrestricted access to CCTV will in England has come into allow them to perform this role even force from today. more effectively. This is a massive victory for the British “Having campaigned for many years Veterinary Association and the for the introduction of CCTV into Veterinary Public Health Association slaughterhouses we are very happy (VPHA) who have been campaigning to see our work come to fruition and on this issue for several years and a we now hope to see similar legal huge win for animal health and welfare. requirements introduced in Scotland, The installation of CCTV will give Wales and Northern Ireland.” Official Veterinarians unrestricted access to all footage, enabling them to effectively enforce high welfare standards across the country. Want to see Slaughterhouses are required to comply by 5 November 2018, giving them a your ad here? six-month adjustment period to install suitable CCTV systems. Cameras will have to be present in every abattoir in England in all areas where live animals are present. The introduction of the legislation follows a consultation by the Secretary of State on this subject last August. Contact us to book British Veterinary Association President a space in the next edtion John Fishwick said: on 01793 722446 “We are delighted to hear that CCTV will now become mandatory in all "prices on application" abattoirs across England, providing
54 Haydon Wick Ward Update from your Swindon Borough Councillors
Cllr Oliver Donachie (left) 07983 972630 [email protected] Cllr Garry Perkins (centre) 07879 660832 [email protected] Cllr David Renard (right) 07824 550483 [email protected]
Cllr Garry Perkins Re-Elected
We would like to thank the voters of Haydon Wick for supporting our team and returning Garry (second left) to Swindon Council. He will continue to be approachable and work hard for residents and our area.
New Crossing on Westfield Way Speed Surveys
Many residents have Recently, a number of commented on how residents have spoken pleased they are with have raised the issue of the new crossing. We traffic speeds on both are delighted to have Thames Avenue and delivered this Haydonleigh Drive. We important piece of infrastructure which is already have arranged for being well used. rubber strips to be installed at the key Get in Touch locations to collect data prior to discussions on We are always keen to hear residents’ views. Please what measures might contact us on how we can serve you better. be appropriate. Monthly Advice Surgeries Along with the councillors from Priory Vale and St Andrews wards, we are now holding 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.
55 Competition Puzzle Page Sudoku Challenge (How good are you?) Win a meal for two at the Fox and Hounds, Haydon Wick, by correctly solving this sudoku puzzle. To enter, simply tell us the three numbers which read from top to bottom in the shaded squares.
Summer 8 4 1 6 Sudoku 5 9 3 2 Puzzle 1 8 6 5 The prize in this issue will be £20 7 1 6 5 shopping voucher. To enter, simply 3 9 2 4 tell us the three numbers which 1 2 7 3 read from top 9 7 6 8 to bottom in the shaded squares. 4 5 2 7 Good Luck 5 7 3 1
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Position Name Contact Details Chair Linda Brown [email protected] Vice-Chair Sarah McDermott [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 Paul Booth paulbooth@ haydonwick.gov.uk Damon Bower damonbower@ haydonwick.gov.uk Phil Eagle phileagle@ haydonwick.gov.uk Ed Gerrard edgerrard@ haydonwick.gov.uk Steve Heyes [email protected] Vinay Manro [email protected] Philip Martin philipmartin@ haydonwick.gov.uk Di Rodgers dirodgers@ haydonwick.gov.uk Dave Smith davesmith@ haydonwick.gov.uk Chris Taylor christaylor@ haydonwick.gov.uk Michael Whelan michaelwhelan@ haydonwick.gov.uk Roy Worman [email protected] Clerk Terry Powell clerk@ haydonwick.gov.uk Assistant Clerk Caroline Roberts assistantclerk@ haydonwick.gov.uk Administration Assistant Laura Cutter [email protected] Administration Assistant Sandra Kelly [email protected]
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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, Tues, 10am-12noon. Karate, Junior, Mon, 7pm-8pm. Senior, Council Office. Thurs, 7pm-9pm. North Mon, 8pm-9.30pm, Greenmeadow School, Swindon Library, Barbara Moody 722410. 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, Mon, 2-6pm. Tues, Knight 778014. 1-5pm. Wed, 10am-2pm. Thurs, Closed. Body Rock Mon 6.30-8.30, Shield and Fri 12noon-4pm. Sat 12noon-4pm. Sun, Daggar, Thames Avenue, first class free Closed. (Bank Holidays Closed), 707120. Brownies, 1st Greenmeadow, Thurs, Lunch Club, Thurs, 12noon. Emmanuel 5.45pm-7.15pm. Emmanuel Church. Church, Anne Collar 612623. 3rd Greenmeadow, 6pm-7.30pm, contact Martial Arts, Mon, 4pm-5.30pm. Wed, details go to www.girlguiding.org.uk. 4pm-6.15pm. Haydon Centre, 0800 0191585 Butterflies Family Centre, groups Over 60’s, Alternate, Mon, 2pm-4pm. and activities for 0-5 years, Laura Jones Haydon Wick Club, Mrs Mel Garlick 725518. 722984. www.abbeymeads.swindon.sch. Pre-school, Barn Owl at Haydon Wick uk/butterflies Primary School, Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm, Child Health Clinics, 2nd and 4th 12.10pm-3.10pm, Julie Lewis 07790 497329. Wednesday 1pm until 2.30pm at the Busy Fingers (18 months-5 years): Mon, Underground and 1st and 3rd Thursday 9.30-11am & 1pm-2.30pm. Tues, 9.30-11am 10am until 11.30 Butterflies, Abbey Meads. (0-18 months) & 1pm-2.30pm. Thurs, 722984. 9.30am-11am. Fri, 10am-11.30am. Haydon Children's club, 6.30-7.30pm on alternate Centre, Debbie Musa-Eggie 496900. Fridays (during term time) at Abbey Meads Community School. Games, craft and Bible Little Pippins, Opening hours Pippins Room stories for 5-11 yr olds. (Free) (2 year olds) 8.45-11.45 and 12.15-3.15 full Ring Avis 01793 979617 for more info. days 8.45-3.15 or 9-3 Dance, Swindon Academy, Sat, 9.30am- Apple Room (3-4 year olds), 8am-1pm, 12.30pm/ Haydon Centre, S. Watson 1pm-6pm from sept 2018 9am-4pm, 9-5 or 724547. 8-6. Offering 30 hours funding, universal funding and 2 year funding. Dog Training, Janet’s Puppy Skool, 01793 727158. Address: Pen Close, SN25 3LW, Stephanie Slade from August surname changes to Football, 10-14 years, Mon 4.30-5.30pm, Penny 01793 495680 / 07879623507. Orchid Vale School, Doug 465405. Haydon Meadow, Mon-Fri, 8.45am-11.45 Guides, 1st Greenmeadow Guides and & 12noon-3pm, Haydon Centre, Debbie 1st Haydon Wick Rangers, Tues 7-9pm. Waldron 791903. Emmanuel Church, contact details go to www.girlguiding.org.uk. Parent and Toddler, Sunflowers, Wed 10.00-11.30am (term time) Abbey Meads , St. Andrews, Jan Taylor Guitar Tuition School, Anna on 271878. 331450. Thurs (term time) 10.00-11.30am, Oakhurst Home Library, Free Service, North Swindon ✁ School 734754. Library, Cathy Martin 07769 281666.
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. Johns Church 726000. 01793 721526 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, Bryan Mon 10:00-11:00, Wed 10:00-11:00 McGan 07771 672691 www.firstswindon.co.uk Aerobics Sun 10:00-11:00 Singles Club Square 1 Over 45’s, Wed Circuits Mon 19:00-20:00 from 8.30 Shield and Daggar, Thames Circuits (Older Adults) Fri 10:00-11:00 Avenue 765413. Les Mills - RPM Mon 19:15-20:00, 4 years + Tues, 5.30pm Singing Wed 18:30-19:15, Sat 09:30-10:15 Haydonleigh School. JTP Trust 535185 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, 1.30pm, Emmanuel Church, Doug Short Mat Bowls, Haydon Centre Hempstock 01793 874889. (3) Mon 11:00-12:30 Terry Rogers 813172 Transport, Community Bus, Haydon Wick / Colin Goddard 770856 Parish Council, Caroline Roberts, 722446. (1) Wed 10:00-11:30 Elsie Johnson Walking: Step Out Swindon, Walking for 950108 / Margaret Denton 347273 Health from the Haydon Centre, Mon 2.00 (2) Wed 11:30-13:00 Tony Coleman Short Mobility walks Grahame Lee 01793 879988 / Jamie Edwards 772658 727091, Thurs 9.45 1 hour local walks (4) Wed 13:30-15:00 Madeleine Maggs Grahame Lee 01793 727091. 07944098272/Mike Carvell 07855540946 Walking Netball Wed 14:30-16:00 Haydon Badminton A (fortnightly) Haydon Centre Centre Wed 11:00-13:00 Les Brian 979100 Willow Aikido, Tues, 7pm, Haydon Centre, Badminton B (fortnightly) Haydon Centre Dave Powell 721962. Wed 11:00-13:00 Jack Dipper 881887 Women’s Institute, 2nd, Mon, 7pm-9pm at Haydonleigh School, Sue Williams 320535. Updates – Please email Young at Heart, Fri, 1.30pm-4pm. Haydon Centre, Mike Whelan 706145. [email protected]. Youth Club, Kids club 4-9yrs, Fri, 6pm- if any of the above change or 7.30, Fri, 7.30-9pm. Haydon Centre, Debbie there is a change in contact Musa-Eggie, 496900. details. Why not list your events?
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60 Important CULTURAL Arts Centre �������������������������������� 614837 Central Library �������������������������� 463238 local numbers North Swindon Library �������������� 707120 Wyvern Theatre ������������������������� 524481 CHEMISTS (Late Opening) 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 (Mon-Sat 5am-8pm, Sun 8am-6pm) Abbey Meads...... 723239 ...... 727866 Abbey Park...... 705400 Taw Hill Co-op Bridlewood...... 706830 Taw Hill Village Centre (6.30pm).726736 Brimble Hill...... 493900 Catherine Wayte...... 727405 CINEMAS Greenmeadow...... 521141 Cineworld W.Swindon ��� 0871 200 2000 Haydonleigh...... 700443 Empire E.Swindon ����������0871 471 4714 Haydon Wick...... 706606 CHURCHES 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 New College...... 611470 Church of Christ Servent � 07849 238376 Swindon College...... 491591 Emmanuel ��������������������������������� 723862 EMERGENCY SERVICES Minister: Gerald England Emergencies...... 999 COUNCIL SERVICES Swindon & Dorchester Fire.. 01722 691000 Abandoned Shopping Trolleys....722446 Westlea Fire...... 487562 Approved Traders...... 466155 Swindon Police...... 101 Animal Welfare...... 466068 Police...... 528111 Community Transport...... 722446 MEDICAL HELPLINES Dog Wardens/Strays...... 445501 Environmental Nuisance...... 466071 Clic Sargent...... 0300 330 0803 Graffiti Helpline...... 722446 Great Western Hospital...... 604020 Haydon Wick Parish Council...... 722446 MacMillan Nurses...... 0808 808 0000 Housing Advice...... 463181 Marie Curie Nurses...... 0800 716146 Jobcentre Plus...... 489776 MS Society...... 825897 Noise Nuisance...... 466071 Parkinsons Society...... 763256 Refuse (Wheelie Bin) Collection... 445501 Prospect Foundation...... 813355 Recycling Collection ...... 463463 Travel/Holidays Helpline...... 464434 Stagecoach Buses...... 521415 MISC HELPLINES Swindon Borough Council...... 463000 Alcoholics Anonymous... 0845 769 7555 Swindon Streetsmart...... 445501 Alcohol Advisory...... 695405 Thamesdown Co Buses...... 428428 Child Protection...... 466903
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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....0845 770 0890 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) Toby Elliott...... 07940 740401 ...... 611555 Malcolm Davies ...... 07825 348158
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