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18 The Link Magazine • August 2001
Musical adventures Summertime blues for parish WI on the lookout
Children at Moredon Infants Summer months bring many pleasures, but for members of Haydon for new members
School took part in a series of amaz- Wick Parish Council they bring with them a perennial headache: an
ing musical workshops with multi- upsurge in vandalism. This year is no different and the council is Summer is always a good time to
talented musician Andrew Warn, having to consider taking drastic measures to address it. get out and visit local beauty
followed by a concert when he cre- spots. Members of the Green
ated an orchestra from his young Play areas are the primary tar- "All residents can be on the look meadow and Haydon Wick WI
audience. get of the few mindless youngsters out for vandalism" said Eddie. will enjoy a day trip to Moreton-
The event ended a week of mu- determined to destroy facilities "Please report incidents to the po- in-the-Marsh in August.
sical activity before the end of term, enjoyed by the many. The Trent lice on 528111 and damaged equip- On 10 September Keith Sandall
after the school's choir took part in Road recreation ground by the ment to the council clerk, Sue Mar- will be talking about musical in-
the infants music festival at the Shield and Dagger has suffered as tin on 722446. struments and sound and there is
Oasis Leisure Centre in mid-July have some of the smaller sites. The Richard Hailstone, chairman of a competition for the best four line
main problem area has been the the council, outlined positive ini- musical ditty.
Pictured with Andrew, from left, year King George V field behind The tiatives proposed to benefit young- The programme during the Au-
2 children Naomi Nash, Christopher Fox and Hounds, which is largely sters. "The council has agreed to tumn includes a harvest supper, a
Rogers, Craig Gash. Front, Veronica hidden from view by trees and help fund a youth worker at the flower demonstration with a
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where unruly youths have caused Haydon Centre on two evenings a Christmas theme, talks on the
damage to equipment and annoy- week, but we have been unable to Queen's bodyguard, modern an-
ance to local residents. appoint a candidate. Anyone in- tiques, yesterday's medicines to-
The Parish Council Recreation terested in this paid post can find day and Canadian contrasts.
Committee has decided to close out more from Sue Martin." The WI welcomes visitors and
the field every day at 5pm. Eddie The council is also working with new members to its meetings on
Bedwell, chairman of the commit- Haydonleigh School, with a view the second Monday of each month,
tee said, "play equipment is ex- to creating a kickabout area which 7.30pm at the Haydon Centre in
pensive to replace, and, if the dam- would be used by the school dur- Thames Avenue. Ladies living in
age is unnoticed, can be danger- ing the day and be available for Abbey Meads and Taw Hill are
ous. The parish council is seriously general use in the evenings. especially welcome.
reviewing whether to replace
equipment. Eventually, there Sly Fox back for the holidays
could be nothing left and it will be The ever popular Sly Fox Club for 4 to 12 year olds at the Haydon
the younger children who suffer." Centre resumes on Thursday 26 July and runs throughout the school
Play areas are inspected monthly holiday from 10am to 4pm.
by Swindon Services and the rec- A wide range of activities will be on offer, including trampolining,
reation committee carries out its football, hockey, arts and craft, treasure hunts, quizzes and bouncy
own fortnightly survey, but addi- castle.
tional help is required.
Call 706666 for further details of session availability and booking.
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