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CTC Cycle Champions Swindon ‘BOGOF' Sportive and Family Cycle Ride,
Sunday 19th February 2012
25th January 2012: Swindon CTC Cycle Champions programme is organising a sportive and family cycle ride from Lydiard Park in the west of the town on Sunday 19th February 2012. All entrants get a free entry for a friend to the event, i.e. buy one get one free (BOGOF), so when you pre-register just include the name of the person you would like to bring along on the day and they will ride for free. Best of all, thanks to BIG Lottery Funding the entry fee is only £15.00 if you pre-enter!
Distances are:
75km – Experienced riders Road Route
55km – Novice riders and those who wish to increase their distance Road Route
14km - Family route.
Pre-registration is required for this otherwise on-the-day entries will be liable to a £10 surcharge.
Starting from Lydiard Park on the west of the town, both road routes head west to Purton where they split into different anti-clockwise routes shortly after. The shorter route goes to Brinkworth and heads south to Clyffe Pypard before swinging north to avoid the Ridgeway and back to Swindon. The longer route goes towards Malmesbury and then heads south to Clyffee Pypard where it then crosses the Ridgeway with a real brute of a 16% climb before taking in a breath-taking view and a slightly longer route back to the finish.
Each course has been designed to offer terrain according to the level of participant so no big climbs or steep descents on the shorter route while the climb over the Ridgeway on the longer one will test any rider. Both routes will be fully signposted, have a well stocked feed and drink station, mechanical back up en route as well as the start finish area, and support vehicles on the course.
For more details and to enter the CTC Cycle Champions Swindon Sportive and Challenge Ride please visit www.ctcchallengerides.co.uk
WALK OF MEMORIES
15 December 2011: If you have plans to get active in the new year, then Prospect Hospice's first fundraising event for 2012 might be the just the ticket.
Prospect Hospice's Walk of Memories takes place around the scenic Cotswold Lakes on Sunday 26th February next year. This five-mile sponsored walk is an opportunity to remember a friend or loved one, or simply to enjoy a peaceful and reflective walk with your family in support of your local Hospice.
The circular walk, from the Four Pillars Hotel, will take around 2 hours to complete, following the footpaths and bridleways that run around several of the lakes in the area, including the picturesque Thames and Severn Canal, before ending back at the Centre, where there will be a hot drink waiting.
Please be aware the walk is on varied terrain and not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead.
Registration costs £8 per adult and £2 per child. To register, please go to www.prospect-hospice.net/walkofmemories
MAD MARCH HARE
13 December 2011: If your new year's resolution is to get fit, then the Mad March Hare event is just for you. This is the 5th year holding the Mad March Hare event and it takes place on Sunday 25th March 2012 in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer Wiltshire.
The 2012 event will include two distances of 5km and 10km that entrants can walk, power walk or run (fancy Dress is optional as in previous years!) around Lydiard Park, starting at Greendown School in Grange Park.
To find out more about the Mad March Hare even, past events and pictures or if you are interested in taking part, please visit our website www.madmarchhare.org.uk or contact the Organising Team on 0845 680 8064 or info@madmarchhare.org.uk. Book soon to avoid disappointment as places are limited.
Profits from the event go direct to Breakthrough Breast Cancer Wiltshire
NEW FREE WALKING GROUP AT HAYDON WICK
9 December 2011: Come and join a new local walking group. The group, which is led by volunteers, walks from Haydon Wick Community Centre at 9.45am every Thursday.
It's free, open to everyone, and part of the nationally accredited Walking For Health scheme. The group walks for about 45 mins at a fairly brisk pace (to be beneficial for your health, but not so that you're breathless), then returns to the community centre for refreshments and socialising.
For more information, contact Cheryl Heyne on 01793 465413.
HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT TADPOLE FARM
28 November 2011: Oakhurst Residents Association are holding a Public Meeting on Friday, 2nd December 2011, 7:00pm Blunsdon Village Hall.
The North Swindon MP has been invited to attend a public meeting. This will give the residents of North Swindon the final chance to find out what actions he has taken to protect our homes and school places from the proposed development at Tadpole Farm.
Contact the secretary: steph.exell@sky.com for details or if you would like to get more involved
SWINDON OLDER PEOPLE'S FORUM (SOPF)
14 November 2011: The past 6 months have a seen a growth in the interest and enthusiasm to establish an Older People's Forum in Swindon. Older People's Forums throughout the UK promote the welfare and interests of this age group by ensuring that they have a louder voice on matters which impact on their everyday lives. At a local level they capture, and help to resolve, the issues and concerns they have.
A well attended, open meeting held on 1 November, gave unanimous endorsement to the setting up, and development of an Older Peoples Forum in Swindon. Over the next 12 months the encouraging number of people who volunteered to help develop the Forum's work will be guided by the principles set out in a draft Constitution. At the heart of these principles is a key requirement that the Forum remains independent of outside influences .
Initially the Forum will need to address some important challenges that include the need to increase awareness of the Forum's existence, to widen participation and engagement, to capture local issues and concerns of older people and to formalise links with existing groups, Forums and networks in the South West.
If you would like to be involved, or would like further information, contact Dave Brown (dave.abrown@btinternet.com) or telephone 01793 612037
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD ALLEVIATION WORKS
2 November 2011: Following difficult and unforeseen ground conditions and a significant cost increase in the scheme, the Environment Agency were required to seek additional approval before it could progress to construction. The Parish Council has now been informed that it was successful in gaining approval for the scheme yesterday, and as a result are planning to start construction on the flood alleviation scheme early in 2012
Haydon Wick Parish Council is delighted to hear that the Environment Agency now has approval for the flood alleviation work which was delayed and that their plan is to start construction works early in 2012.
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN – OR 200 SANTAS, TO BE PRECISE.
14 October 2011: That's what fundraisers at Prospect Hospice are hoping for when they launch their first ever Santa Collection Day later this year –and they're looking for as many people as possible to join them for what promises to be a fantastically festive fundraiser on 9 December.
The Santa Collection Day sees people from across the region dressing as Santa to collect donations from wherever they happen to be that day – their place of work, office, pub, community centre or even in the street. Everyone who registers will receive an ID card, a collection bucket and a Santa suit, and participants can spend as few or as many hours as they like during the day collecting much-needed funds for the charity.
“It's only £5 to register, and for that you get everything you need, including a free Santa suit to keep. It's a really simple idea that will hopefully be a lot of fun for everyone and help raise some money towards our work.”
If you are keen to don the big man's red suit for the day and help raise funds for Prospect, please visit www.prospect-hospice.net/santa
CYCLING IN SWINDON: SWINDON BICYCLE USERS GROUP MEETING WITH SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
14 October 2011: An invitation to attend a discussion meeting being organised by Swindon Bicycle Users Group. The aim of the meeting is to facilitate cooperation between local voluntary, public and private organisations who want to increase cycling participation in Swindon.
The event will start by looking at some of the cycling success storied nationally and here in Swindon. We will then hear from SBC officers about plans around their recent bid for £4.5 million from the Local Sustainable Transport Fund.
The meeting will be held at the Salvation Army's New Recycles Workshop and Shop in Princes Street, parking in Spring Grove Public Car Park.
Timings Weds 19th Oct 4pm Start close at 7pm. There is an opportunity to arrive at 5.30pm for those who can't make the earlier time. Tea, Coffee and biscuits will be provided.
PROPOSED TADPOLE FARM DEVELOPMENT
19 September 2011: Crest Strategic Projects will be hosting a public drop-in exhibition on Saturday 24th September from 11 am to 4 pm at Isambard School main hall. This is to display the feedback and to seek the views of the local community on the detail of the developer's contribution to infrastructure prior to submission of a planning application
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRANT FUNDING
19 September 2011: Jobcentre Plus wants to work together with partners to improve the job prospects for people and communities focusing on immediate employment issues and the prospects f future employment: Wessex Jobcentre Plus will invest a maximum £100,000 to support 50 adults with Learning Disabilities and Difficulties into sustainable employment. Closing date for applications 30 September 2011. For more information contact: jinnie.anderson@jobcentreplud.gsi.gov.uk
JUST DANCE - and let your feet do the fundraising for Prospect Hospice.
10 August 2011: Prospect Hospice is looking for dancers with or without experience to sign up for a fundraising event that'll see them learning the moves for a selection of the world's best-loved routines.
JUST DANCE, sponsored by Frankly Recruitment, is a new event for Prospect Hospice in 2011, and sees supporters taking part in four dance classes in a single evening to raise vital funds for the charity.
Participants, led by professional dance instructor, will learn four different dances – Ballroom, Hip Hop, Bollywood, and the routine from Michael Jackson's famous Thriller video – before taking part in a final performance to friends and family at the end of the night. Organisers are hoping that the public will join them on Friday 25 November at St Joseph's Catholic College for what promises to be a night of music, glitz and glamour.
Sheryl Crouch, Prospect's head of fundraising, said: “The event was inspired by programmes like Strictly Come Dancing, and we're always looking for new fundraising ideas, and this offers something different to people who perhaps have never raised money for us before.
“JUST DANCE is open to men and women of all abilities, from complete novices to pros, and we're looking for people to register with us, get themselves sponsored and hopefully have a lot of fun on the night.”
Prospect Hospice has enlisted the support of several local dance schools and academies to lead the classes. The Hip Hop session will be led by Bobbi Newman from Bobbi's Academy of Dance, with Maria Howse, from Cadley Dance, leading the Ballroom and Latin Session. Local businesswoman Dorothy Clarke will run the Bollywood class, whilst Angie Smith from All Sorts Dance will lead the Thriller session.
Bobbi Newman said: “When we first heard about the event we were really excited about getting involved. What's great about it is that it offers people the opportunity to test the waters and take up something they've never done before. It's a really great way of bringing people together and raising some money for their local Hospice. We're really proud to be involved with Prospect with this event.”
JUST DANCE is sponsored by Frankly Recruitment, one of the South West's leading recruitment agencies.
Jo Hamer, a business consultant at the company said: “We're really proud to be sponsoring the event. Some of the team at Frankly Recruitment have experienced the excellent work the Prospect does for the local community first hand and we are keen to give support where we can. This event will not only raise local funds and awareness for the charity but be a great night out...and we do like a boogie at Frankly Recruitment!”
Registration costs just £15 which includes a free Just Dance T-shirt, and it is suggested that participants aim to raise a minimum sponsorship of £60 per person. For more information and to register, call the fundraising team on 01793 816161 or visit www.prospect-hospice.net/justdance
Walk a Mile to Celebrate Walk4life in Swindon
11 August 2011: Join a circular one-mile group walk around leafy Lydiard Park to celebrate Walk4life Day on Sunday 25 September. Healthy living information stall and refreshments on offer too. Meet outside the cafe at Lydiard Park at 11.00am.
For more information, please contact Amanda Rothwell 01793 465413 or 07866 418537.
Social Afternoon Strolls
5 July 2011: FREE leisurely, volunteer-led group walks exploring local green spaces and beauty spots.
Every second Tuesday of the month July - October 2011:
Tues 12th July Tues 9th August Tues 13th Sep Tues 11th Oct
Meet at Broome Manor Golf Complex, Pipers Way at 1.45pm for a 2.00pm start (2.00pm - 4.00pm, including a refreshment break ).
The walks will be across varied terrain so please wear sitable footwear (walking boots/trainers/sturdy shoes).
Refreshments are available to buy or bring your own.
For more information, contact Amanda Rothwell 01793 465413 or 07866 418 537 e-mail arothwell@swindon.gov.uk
For more information on other walks and local walking groups, visit www.challengeswindon.org.uk
DIGGING FOR VICTORY: HAYDON WICK
PARISH COUNCIL SECURES NEW ALLOTMENTS
1 July 2011: Haydon Wick Parish Council is about to open 38 much-needed new allotments after successfully completing long-running negotiations to secure the land.
The new plots – traditionally known as ‘leisure gardens' – have been created on the site of the compound used by Thames Water during flood alleviation works. Following the water company's departure, the Council has seized the opportunity to use the land to help ease the serious shortage of allotments in the Parish.
The 38 new plots, the majority being the standard 96 square metres, should be ready by mid-summer. Parishioners on the waiting list for allotments have been contacted to confirm their interest and will be notified again when their allocated plots become available.
Richard Hailstone, Chairman of Haydon Wick Parish Council, said, “I'm absolutely delighted that we're able to provide these new allotments and help address the shortage of plots in the Parish.
“Some residents have been on the waiting list for years and will be delighted that at last they've got the leisure garden they've wanted for so long.
“This had been made possible after a lot of hard work and negotiations with all the parties involved, particularly by the Parish Council's Recreation Committee, and I look forward to the new leisure gardens being officially opened very soon.”
Volunteer Health Walk Leaders Needed
25 May 2011: The Swindon Health Walks scheme is seeking volunteer walk leaders to help lead day-time or evening health walks in the Haydon/Haydon Wick area. The Health Walks are part of a nationally accredited scheme, and free one day training is offered for volunteer walk leaders. For more information, please contact Cheryl Heyne, Walking for Health Officer at Swindon Borough Council, on 01793 465413 or visit www.challengeswindon.org.uk.
Free Cycling Events in Swindon this Summer
12 May 2011: The following events are planned:
May 30th - Bank holiday Cycle Speedway training day - ladies only! Oasis Leisure Centre, 12pm.
June 18th-26th - Bike Week! A whole week full of cycling activities for all ages, all sexes and all abilities.
July 2nd - Swindon Bicycle Carnival!! Lydiard Park
A fun cycle-oriented day for all the family. A chance to dress up in fancy dress (there's a circus theme!) and cycle a short course from Lydiard Park, round the western cycle paths and back again. This beautiful green ride will take between 30 and 45 minutes. Prizes for best dressed adult, under 16 and best themed group. 10am dress your bike workshop, 12pm parade ride starts.
July 16th and 17th - Cycle Speedway Weekend - Oasis Leisure Centre
For more information go to www.ctc.org.uk/swindon.
Starlight Walk
5 May 2011: Prospect Hospice will be holding its biggest fundraising event of the year, the Starlight Walk, on 25th June this year, registrations for which close on 30 May. To sign up for the walk visit www.prospect-hospice.net/starlight. Registration costs £15 and wlkers are encouraged to aim to raise at least £100 in sponsorship.
Green-fingered enthusiasts are being asked to open their gardens to the public to raise funds for Prospect Hospice.
19 April 2011: Taking place throughout the spring, summer and autumn of 2011, Prospect Hospice's Open Gardens programme offers the public a rare opportunity to discover the secrets of hidden and private gardens in our community not usually open to the public. Visitors will be able to explore some beautiful grounds and quiz the creators on the techniques used in bringing these unique spaces to life, in return for a donation to Prospect.
Daniel McNally, community fundraiser at Prospect Hospice, said: “It's a really simple but effective idea, and from the feedback we've received, the public really seem to enjoy themselves.”
“In the past we've featured a variety of beautiful gardens, from amateur gardeners who've joined up with their neighbours to create a day out for visitors, through to a Chelsea Flower Show Gold medal winner, and an expert on the art of Bonsai. Some people also lay on refreshments, raffles and garden games to raise more money.
“It really about putting on an event that showcases your garden, creates a unique day out for visitors, and helps raise some money for Prospect. Its also a great opportunity to share your love of gardening with others.”
Prospect will release the programme of open days later this year. In the meantime, why not consider opening your garden to the public? If you would like to host an Open Garden, then please get in contact through www.prospect-hospice.net/opengardens or call the fundraising team on 01793 816161, to see how Prospect can help you make the most from your Open Day.
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD ALLEVIATION WORKS
31 March 2011 : The Environment Agency is hosting a public drop-in exhibition for the Haydon Wick Flood Alleviation Scheme on Thursday 31 March, between 4pm and 8pm , at the Haydon Wick Parish Council office. The exhibition is open to all residents and members of the project team will on-hand to discuss the work done so far and what the final scheme will mean for them.
SWINDON FESTIVAL OF WALKING (7 May – 22 May 2011 )
For more information about local walking groups and routes, visit www.challengeswindon.org.uk or contact
Please note: All walks are free, unless stated otherwise. Please be advised to wear suitable footwear and to take a water bottle, especially in warmer weather.
PROPERTY LEVEL PROTECTION APPLICATIONS
An expression of interest needs to be sent to highwayasset@swindon.gov.uyk before
Swindon Borough Council will be informed of successful applications by
Schemes to be finished and money claimed by
Grant allocation is £4,250 per property.
- Any issues of concerns raised by residents.
- Police update
- Mouldon Hill Update
- Core strategy and how residents can be involved
- Dates of next meetings
HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 29 MARCH 2011
Agenda
To receive the
To receive an update on the new
To receive an up-date on future developments in the area
To discuss Parish affairs in general
MAD MARCH HARE – places still available
The 2011 event will include two distances of 5km and 10km that entrants can walk, power walk or run around
To find out more about the Mad March Hare event or if you are interested in taking part, please visit our website www.madmarchhare.org.uk or contact the Organising Team on 0845 680 8064 or info@madmarchhare.org.uk
Profits from the event go direct to Breakthrough Breast Cancer Wiltshire. If you wish you can also collect sponsorship money.
MOULDON HILL TREE PLANT
500 trees will be planted
A marquee, refeshments and portaloos will be provided on site.
People will be asked to bring their own spade
A cancellation procedure will be in place in case of bad weather.
HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
Christmas Eve 24 December CLOSED
Christmas Day to Tuesday 28 December CLOSED BANK HOLIDAYS
Wednesday 29 December Open
Thursday 30 December Open
Friday 31 December Open
If you have an uegent matter to report please telephone 722446 or email via the website and the matter will be dealt with as soon as possible.
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD WARNING SERVICE
Direct to you by telephone, text, email or fax. Sign up for the FREE Floodline Warnings by calling Floodline or visiting the EA website.
On the EA website www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood
By calling Floodline on 0845 988 1188
Through the media on television and radio broadcasts.
The new warning service has three types of warnings:
Flood Alert – Flooding is possible be prepared.
Flood Warning – Flooding is expected. Immediate action required
Severe Flood Warning – Sever flooding. Danger to life.
WALK YOUR DOG FOR GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND
For more information and to register please call Kerri at Guide Dogs for the Blind on 0845 600 6787 (local rate call) or email walkies@guidedogs.org.uk
NORTH CLUSTER ROADSHOW
World Mental Health Day - Time to Change Walking event Sunday 10 Oct at
Walking has been shown to improve self esteem, relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improve mood. Walking, particularly in pleasant surroundings, and with other people, offers many opportunities for relaxation and social contact.
Participants need to register in advance
Contact
More information and application forms may be obtained from the clerk at the Council
Dog Bins - Abbey Meads
Haydon Wick
Please contact the
Police Exhibition Vehicle.
29th July: The Orbital Centre, between 1200-1500.
30th July: The Rodbourne Arms car park, between 1100-1500
Thamesdown Transport Changes to Bus Services – Haydon Wick
Service 15 to/from Haydon End, ASDA and Abbey Meads: The Abbey Meads to ASDA section of Service 15 will now be covered by Service 24 instead of it running via Ash Brake. The service frequency will reduce to every 30 minutes. The remainder of Service 15 through Haydon End will be reduced to run every 20 minutes and the evening service will be withdrawn.
Service 18 to/from Redhouse, Oakhurst a d taw Hill: A new Service 15A will replace Service 18 through Redhouse, Oakhurst and Taw Hill running every 20 minutes. There will be no link from Redhouse, Oakhurst and Taw Hill to Hillmead,
Service 24 to/from Greenmeadow, ASDA and Blunsdon: Service 24 will be re-routed via Abbey Meads instead of Ash Brake and will run to a revised timetable
How much electricity do you use, and would you like to save money and energy?
Monitors can be reserved at the following libraries
- Central Library
- Highworth Library
- Wroughton Library
- The
Joining the Library is easy and free.
The monitors are easy to fit and will tell you in real time how much electricity your house is using in KWh and how much it is costing you. This will allow you to see how you are using your energy and take steps to save money and carbon. It is estimated that over £900 million is wasted in the
Notice of Vacancy on Haydon Wick
The vacancy will be filled by the
Notification of Remedial Works at The Brow, High Street,
12 May 2010: On behalf of Swindon Borough Council, Swindon Commercial Services Ltd,
Highways & Civil Engineering Department, intend to commence work on footway reconstruction and footway remedial works at the above locations from
Working hours will be between 8am and 4pm daily and is expected to take 5 weeks to complete (again weather permitting). No weekend work is planned.
On completion of footway works, carriageway resurfacing will be carried out at which stage short term road closures will be implemented. Residents will be notified of exact dates before the works commence.
Residents are requested not to park their vehicles on the road during the above times.
These works are part of the Borough's Highway Maintenance Programme for 2010/2011 the purpose being to improve the carriageway for safety reasons and to enhance the area under the Borough's StreetSmart Initiative in conjunction with the Haydon Wick Flood Alleviation Scheme.
HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL COMMUNITY BUS
11 May 2010
· DO YOU HAVE A FEW HOURS TO SPARE EACH WEEK?
· WOULD YOU LIKE TO PROVIDE A VALUED AND REWARDING SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY?
We are currently seeking a volunteer to drive our community bus and provide transport for elderly and disabled people within the parish.
If you are able to commit yourself for a few hours each week, in particular, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, we would like to hear from you.
To apply, you must be over 25 years of age with a full clean driving licence. Previous experience of driving a mini bus is advantageous and/or MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) trained. However, training would be given to committed and suitable applicants. Mileage allowance is payable.
If you are interested and would like further details, please contact Caroline Roberts by email hwpc@sp-internet.net or telephone 01792 722446.
FUNDRAISING NIGHT FOR SWINDON BICYCLE USERS GROUP
6 May 2010: On 14th June
Any profits made on the night from diners or takeaway customers will be put towards supporting the presence of the groups at Community events to promote cycling opportunities for all, promoting volunteering opportunities related to cycling and basic maintenance of Route 45 (the national cycle network route that goes through Swindon).
Anyone interested in attending should contact
INVITATION FROM
As you know we have been working in your area to construct new foul and storm relief sewers and a new pumping station in
I am pleased to inform you that the work has been completed in line with our planned programme.
To thank you for your patience and understanding during these works and to celebrate the successful completion we would like to invite you to an informal party at the Fox and Hounds public house, in the High Street, Haydon Wick, on Thursday 29 April from 5pm – 8pm. Refreshments will be provided.
We aim to keep residents informed about what we're doing and to minimise disruption as much as possible. To assess how successful we have been, and to help improve our service, we would be very grateful if you could complete the attached feedback form and send it back to us in the pre-paid envelope provided.
If you have further queries regarding the above, please call our Customer Centre on 0845 6410011 quoting your address and our reference BB810245. The lines are always open.
PROVISION OF DOG & LITTER BINS
More bins are also going to be provided within the next week or two in the Haydon End area.
PARISH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 30 MARCH
WORK BEGINS ON NEW PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
16 February 2010: Work has started today to install a pedestrian crossing on one of Haydon Wick's busiest roads, after the
Work is being carried out during the half-term school holiday to minimise disruption to traffic.
The
"£15,000 is a considerable sum of money for the
"This will improve safety for all pedestrians, and shows that Haydon Wick
If you fancy having a go at walking for running this event, entry forms and details of the event are available on the website www.madmarchhare.org.uk . There were 500 entrants last year and the committee are hoping for 800 this year. There is no requirement to raise sponsorship and all entry fees go directly to the charity
The decision means the average household in the Parish will pay £31.05 in 2010/11 – the same as the previous year.
But despite the nil increase, the Council promised there would be no negative impact on services it provides to residents in the Parish.
“We've worked very hard to make sure every penny we spend gives best value for money. It's particularly important at this time, when everyone's feeling the pinch.
“And we can promise everyone in Haydon Wick that the
Haydon Wick
70 Priory Vale Blood Donors needed for potential New Service at
Free cycling course for over 50s
Want to learn to cycle or get back on your bike or just need some confidence to cycle? Then this course will be perfect for you. Come along and learn to cycle in a safe environment along with people in the same situation
Saturday Jan 9th to
Classes are held on the Athletics track at the County Ground and led by qualified instructors.
To register or for further information contact
Urgent Message from Haydon Wick
Public notices are being put up from today to advertise the scheme, which will see the zebra crossing placed across
It's expected to be used by pedestrians to reach the pharmacy and surgery, as well as visitors to the community centre and shoppers taking a short cut to Morrison's supermarket.
After the statutory consultation period of 21 days, it's hoped the work will be carried out during the February half-term school holiday to minimise disruption to traffic.
The
“£15,000 is a considerable sum of money for the
"This will improve safety for all pedestrians, and shows that Haydon Wick
Please when contacting us make sure you dial the correct number: 722446
Be bright, be safe!
Cyclists can easily be caught out without lights, and should take the time to check that their bicycle lights are clean and working, and if possible invest in reflective clothing. Dynamo pedals are also available that flash as you cycle, giving added visibility as the cyclist crosses side junctions.
Car drivers should also prepare for the winter months by checking there is a spare blanket in the boot, and taking extra caution to look out for pedestrians and cyclists. It's also safer to have passengers in the car should you break down or have to walk to isolated car parks, so try to car share with friends and work colleagues as much as possible. To find out who's going your way, log on to www.carshareswindon.com.
Wear bright clothing if walking in poorly lit areas too. Whether it's walking the dog or striding your child to school, make sure you can be seen. Reflective tabards and ankle / armbands are available for both adults and children.
For more information, contact Margaret Tester, Swindon Borough Council's Road Safety Manager, Phone: 01793 466399.
UPDATE: SEWER FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME
| Location | Date |
| High Street (between the junction of Churchfield and | 05 October -23 October
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| 26 October -17 November |
| Churchfield
| November – date to be confirmed to residents |
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| 18 November – 1 December |
Through access for traffic will be closed in the above locations. Diversions are clearly signposted. Vehicular access to residential properties and pedestrian access will be maintained
Working hours have been extended and are Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm , and 7.30am to 5pm on Saturdays.
Work around Calder Close, Orwell Close and
HAYDON ARTISTS' SOCIETY AUTUMN EXHIBITION
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY UPDATE ON REDUCING FLOOD RISK IN HAYDON WICK
If successful the existing toddler play area will be enhanced and extended by provision for 8 – 13 year old children including provision for disabled children and natural play. If you have any comments on the proposal please contact the
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY: PLANNING TO REDUCE FLOOD RISK IN HAYDONWICK
September. Your comments will be used to help the EA decide on the best option before applying for government funding in November 2009.
PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING
20 May 2009: At the Annual Meeting held
NO CURRENT VACANCIES ON HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL
20 May 2009: Two more people were co-opted on to Haydn Wick
CLOSURE OF FOOTPATH FROM DEBEN CRESCENT IN TO
20 May 2009: Due to the Thames Water Flood Alleviation works this footpath will be closed for the next 6 months.
BUS SERVICES DURING ROAD CLOSURES IN HAYDON WICK
DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL: ELECTION OF A PARISH COUNCILLOR FOR
HAYDON WICK WARD OF HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL
UPDATE ON FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME IN HAYDON WICK
I am pleased to confirm that work started as planned, on 1 April, with the setting up of the site compound.
Main construction work will start around
Our contractor, J Murphy and Sons, will carry out this work for us and their working hours will be Monday to Friday,
For guidance, the following roads will be affected by the works and will be subject to road closures of varying durations during the construction period:
(a) From junction of High Street to junction of
(b) From junction of
(c) From junction of
including pedestrian section
2. High Street: From junction with The Brow to junction with
5. Orwell Close: Whole length from junction with
7.
9. Calder Close: Cul-de-sac only
10. Avonmead: from junction with
Additionally a number of footpaths will be affected by the works and will also need to be closed for varying durations:
1. High Street (Footpath No. 1): From western end of High Street to James Wilkes House and up to 15 and 16 Mellow Ground
2. Footpath No. 23): From its junction with FP
3. Trent Road Field (Footpath No. 23): Between
4. Deben Crescent/Calder Close (Footpath No. 59): From No. 36 Deben Crescent to No. 24 Calder Close
5. Calder Close/Orwell Close/ (Footpath No. 60): From No. 24 Calder Close to No. 19 Orwell Close.
7. King Georges Field: Footpath No 24 running adjacent to No. 12 High Street.
8. High Street: Footpaths on north and south side adjacent to carriageway between the junction of The Brow to junction with
10. Rear of
11.
Access for pedestrians and motorists will be maintained, although this may be restricted at certain times to facilitate the construction work. Our contractors will also create temporary access points for vehicles at several locations.
Mr Thompson will be available in person once a week to discuss any concerns you may have, for an initial period of three months. He can be contacted at the site compound, opposite the allotments off
Alternatively, if you have any questions relating to this work, please call the Customer Centre on 0845 9200 800 quoting your address and reference number BB787243. The lines are always open.
ELECTION OF A PARISH COUNCILLOR FOR HAYDON WICK – HAYDON WICK WARD
A poll will be held on
The number of
The names and home addresses of candidates are:
Jenni Miles 21 Thurlestone Road,
Polling Stations are situated at:
Christ the Servant Community Hall,
Haydon Wick Community Leisure Centre,
More information is available from Swindon Borough Council, on Parish Notice Boards and the Council Offices.
TO PROTECT IT – REGISTER IT: IMMOBILISE
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION
UPDATE ON FLOOD ALLEVIATION WORKS HAYDON WICK
PUBLIC NOTICES: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS ROADS, FOOTPATHS, NO WAITING RESTRICTIONS
YOUTH COUNCIL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
PARISH COUNCIL PHOTO VOLTAIC SYSTEM
PARISH COUNCIL OFFICES: HOURS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Monday:
Thursday:
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
Haydon Wick
Haydon Wick
King George V Playing Field and
Details the Swindon Borough Council's Christmas service over the holiday period can be found on the link http://www.swindon.gov.uk/christmas
Haydon Wick
Haydon Wick Christmas Parcels Scheme
Photovoltaic System
The work has been supported by a grant from the Low Carbon Buildings scheme, and over its life of around 25 years, is expected to generate income as well as reduce the Council's environmental impact.
The panels will produce the most electricity during the spring and summer months, at this time any surplus energy produced will be sold to Southern Electric. Details about the performance of the system will be available during 2009 on the
Keeping Swindon Safe – Report Crime Every time
Fun Charity
Cani Cross:
Now in its 3rd year in Swindon. www.cani-cross.co.uk
Santa Dash run in aid of The Prospect Hospice,
Mad March Hare in aid of breakthrough breast cancer.
Update on Flooding in Haydon Wick
Haydon Wick NeST (Neighbourhood Safety Team) Meeting
Flood Alleviation Works – A letter to Residents from Thames Water
I am writing to provide you with an update on the work in Haydon Wick to alleviate foul water flooding. Our contractors J Murphy and Sons Ltd in conjunction with Onsite Services Ltd have completed the majority of first phase of work to the damaged sections of existing sewer and are currently carrying out the reinstatement work to the areas where they have been working. One outstanding local sewer improvement in
Our Contractors, 365es are nearing the completion of their work to carry out Closed Circuit Television surveys and cleaning of the foul and surface water sewers in the area, this has identified subsequent remedial work which is planned to be undertaken in October and November.
Improvement works inside Haydon End Pumping Station have started and will complete in October and November 2008.
Ground investigations and trial hole work is proceeding which, once complete, will help us to determine the type of ground conditions we will be working in, once we come to lay the new Foul and Surface water sewers. We expect this work to be completed in November 2008. This will allow the detailed design to be completed, following which we hope to be able to start construction on laying the new sewers in the spring of 2009 with completion by March 2010 as planned.
The proposals include upsizing the surface water sewers in
The proposals have been discussed with
Kinds Regards
Peter M Taylor
Project Manager
Haydon Wick Artists' Society Autumn Exhibition from 21 October to 2 November
Haydon Wick Emergency Committee – Advise to Residents of Flood Risk Areas
18/09/2008Haydon Wick Emergency Committee would like to advise all residents in at risk areas to take the following action:
· The Committee advises you to register with the
· It has been made clear to the Committee that Swindon Borough Council does not have a statutory obligation to provide sand bags and therefore you are advised to purchase and have ready your own supply of sand bags and sand. Sand bags should be filled and made ready when a Flood Alert is received from the
· Haydon Wick Emergency Committee has been set up based at Haydon Wick
Grassroots Grants for Community Groups
For more information contact the funder for this area - The Community Foundation for Wiltshire and Swindon – 01380 729284 www.wscf.org.uk.
Haydon Wick Community Transport
Monday afternoon on alternate weeks
Tuesday morning
Tuesday afternoon.
Thursday morning
If you are interested please contact
Haydon Wick Flood Alleviation
Work to be completed by end October 2008
- Remove silt from existing culverts and from in front of existing outfalls.
- Removal of additional vegetation which restricts flows through the brook
Work to be Carried out during Summer 2009
· Improve and increase storage area near Cranborne Chase
· Provide additional capacity either by widening the existing channel or providing a swale.
Works with Undetermined Time Scales
- Increase conveyance capacity downstream of the confluence with Haydn Wick Drain
- Replace the 2 restricting footbridges with larger ones.
- Complete discussion with the developer of the north bank to gain their contribution in land and cost.
Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) Opened at
The MUGA is for Use by the Public
During School Term Time
During Weekends and School Holidays
Please note dogs are NOT allowed and abuse of the area will result in loss of access for the community. Please treat the MUGA with respect and report any damage to Haydon Wick
Haydon Wick Foul Water Flood Alleviation Scheme
Bluebell Copse
22/08/2008 A working session in the copse has been arranged for Sunday 19 October 2008 to continue the work started by a team of volunteers from HSBC (Trainee Managers from the wider area), New College and Active Swindon Volunteers who held several work days when they laid informal footpaths through the copse which will make it more accessible to Parishioners. The
Maintenance of Open Spaces and Collection of Street Litter
Dog Fouling in the Parish
21/08//2008: Despite the
Flooding
“Design has commenced on the main sewer improvement work, planned for construction next year.
We are about to start work on diverting the local foul water sewer at the junction of the High Street and
We will also start improvements to the foul water network which discharges from Haydon Leigh sewage pumping station to improve flow.
You will notice that we will also be working to repair a number of localised sewers in High Street, Churchfield and Avonmead.
Sewer lining work in High Street, Churchfield,
We will undertake sewer cleaning work in the High Street, Churchfield,
The above works, part of the larger project in Haydon Wick, will begin week commencing
Annual
· Car parking in Windflower Road Area
· Youths gathering in Bluebell Copse and Bowls Green Play Area
· Designated Place Order at the Orbital Centre that prohibits the drinking of alcohol in this area. It was the
· An enquiry into whether there had been any development of the request by Blunsdon
Future Development North Of
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Putting Out Food For The Birds
Haydon