Orchid Vale Primary School

🏛️Exciting news for Lydiard House!

A £700,000 investment will be made to the Grade I-listed palladian house after the Council’s Planning Committee just approved plans for Lydiard Park Academy to use the house’s first floor rooms for a sixth form teaching and learning space.

The lease agreement will pay for upgraded facilities, support long-term maintenance and ensure that Lydiard House is kept open and accessible to the public. The stately home’s ground floor State Rooms will remain unaffected.

Up to 120 students will study in the historic house during the next academic year, helping to support the Academy following the closure of its current sixth form building.

The learning provision will also provide a more secure and sustainable future for Lydiard House by generating additional income, helping to reduce the reliance on ongoing council subsidy while supporting the long-term conservation of the site.

Lydiard Park

Come and see us at the North Swindon Library today!

🌟 Haydon Wick Annual Parish Meeting & Community Networking Event 2026 🌟

📅 Tuesday 10 March
🕑 Drop in anytime from 2.00pm
🏛 Formal meeting starts at 6.00pm
📍 North Swindon Library, Orbital Park

This is your chance to hear what’s been happening in Haydon Wick, celebrate local heroes, meet community groups, and help shape what comes next.

👋 Meet your Parish Councillors
🤝 Connect with local organisations
🏆 Celebrate Haydon Wick Heroes
💬 Share your ideas & ask questions
☕ Enjoy refreshments throughout the afternoon

At 5.50pm we’ll kick off with a quick “Shake Awake” energiser before the formal Annual Parish Meeting begins at 6.00pm.

Whether you pop in for five minutes or stay for the full evening — you’re very welcome.

Let’s come together and celebrate our community 💙

For any of our children who are keen to sing or learn instruments, SMS - Swindon Young Musicians is a fantastic way to get started and meet new friends!

☕ NEW: Tea, Toast and Talk Tuesdays! 🍞

Just dropped the children off? Don't rush home just yet!

Join us every Tuesday from 8:30am - 9:45am for our brand new Tea, Toast and Talk sessions - the perfect way to catch your breath after the school run madness.

✨ What's on offer?
• Hot cuppa and buttery toast
• Friendly faces and genuine conversations
• A cosy space to connect with other local parents
• No agenda, no pressure - just good company.

🗓️ Starting Tuesday 23rd September. ⏰ 8:30am - 9:45am (perfect timing after school drop-off!) 💰 Completely FREE 👥 All mums, dads, grandparents & carers welcome.

Whether you're new to the area, feeling a bit isolated, or simply fancy a chat with people who get it - this is your space. We know how easy it is to feel lonely in the midst of busy family life, and sometimes all we need is a friendly face and someone to share a brew with.

Because community starts with connection, and connection starts with a simple "hello" over a cup of tea. ☕

For more information contact the Parish Office on: 01793 722446

Drop in anytime between 8.30am – 9.45am. See you there!

☕ MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING - YOU'RE INVITED! ☕

Friday 26th September 2025 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Haydon Wick Parish Council Offices, Thames Avenue, Swindon SN25 1QQ
Join us for freshly brewed coffee, delicious homemade cakes, and great company - all for an amazing cause.

EVERYONE WELCOME … come along and be part of our community spirit 💚

HOW YOU CAN HELP: 🍰 CAKE DONATIONS NEEDED
We'd love your homemade cakes, biscuits and treats to make this event extra special …If you can’t bake it, why not fake it - all edible donations savoury or sweet gratefully received!

👥 Bring your Friends, family, neighbours - the more the merrier
☕ Everyone’s invited… Even if you can't bake, your presence and donation make a real difference

Why it matters: Your support helps Macmillan provide vital services to almost 3.5 million people living with cancer across the UK - from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond.

Every coffee, every cake, every conversation counts✨

Get in touch: 01793 722446 | [email protected]
All proceeds go directly to Macmillan Cancer Support (Registered charity 261017)

See you there. Together we can make a difference 🧡

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