This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek (12–18 May), let’s log off and lean in to community 💚
See a friend. Join a local group. Say hi to a neighbour.
Real connection = real wellbeing.
🔗 mentalhealth.org.uk #MHAW2025 #CommunityFirst
I think I’m supposed to do some sort of “This week as your cllr” and pretend to really important! So here goes my attempt:
This week I helped support my amazing officers by putting on a bunny costume to help them deliver eggmazing easter for the children in the parish.
Helping out Swindon Story Shed in GWR Park for a sunny Blossom Festival with South Swindon Parish Council - pop along, say hi, and do some awesome activities with the Story Shed team! 🌸✏️🌸
#choosebookshops #havebookshopwilltravel #local #community #literacy #FamilyActivities
A great way to share some care to kids in hospital this Easter and try the new cycling track especially with the spring weather improving.
Tell me you failed to understand the hugely damaging impact of austerity, and the fact most public sector departments where originally cut beyond their means to actually operate without saying that
Knowledge is like money: to be of value it must circulate, and in circulating it can increase in quantity and, hopefully, in value.
I’m proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟
This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals.
#NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND
www.neurodiversityweek.com
Turns out I’m not the only one watching a performance tonight.
Shame the Tories couldn’t actually come up with any better ideas and just opposed for the sake of it!
Spring is starting in Penhill Park
😀 Swindon has been shortlisted in the #LGCAwards 2025.
Our ‘Most improved council’ entry drew on feedback from residents, colleagues & the views of Ofsted & the LGA to evidence progress in improving services, strengthening engagement & our organisational culture.
awards.lgcplus.com/2025/en/page...
What an awesome idea. As someone who lives in a flat, I simply don’t have the space for tools for once in a while use!
Amazing news
Learn to save lives with bleed control kits. Gain vital skills from experts and be ready to act in emergencies.
25 Jan 2025, 13:30 – 15:30
Moredon Community Centre, The St, Swindon SN25 3ER, UK
Swindon named the best place to get a new job:
-An unemployment rate of 2.4 per cent the lowest out of the 30 locations analysed.
- average salary of 35,605, higher than most other towns.
- Above average number of large companies.
😎
www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2486623...
Today we opened The Parkside Hub.
An amazing journey the building has undertaken!
As they say the hard work now begins! As the parish look to deliver a wide range of Youth work for the Penhill area out of the Hub.
Companions Café: Join us Thursday, 23rd January! Inviting all companions of those living with Dementia Join us at the Companions Café, a warm and welcoming safe space for those caring for loved ones living with dementia. Share your experiences, find support, and connect with others who truly understand. What's on offer: ✨ Regular resources and guest speakers sharing invaluable advice ✨ Limited spaces for your loved one to attend, supported by experienced volunteers 📆 Every Fourth Thursday of the Month
Companions Café: Join us Thursday, 23rd January!
Inviting all companions of those living with Dementia.
Visit the parish website for more info haydonwick.gov.uk/memory-cafe/
Lots accomplished in our first 18 months as the new #Labour Swindon Borough Council Administration, loads more to do and lots planned for 2025!
Particularly excited that the Lyndhurst Centre -a new youth/ family centre -will open this year in the Park North area I represent
“Each of us has a unique opportunity to create something right where we are. It doesn’t require special authority, a fancy title, or the corner office.” - Clay Scroggins
Happy New Year All
Volunteers and Working partnerships are making this possible. The Penhill street reps, Swindon night shelter, Swindon borough council, central north Swindon parish council, sugar shack, Swindon car & van hire and supported stores through neighbourly.
3W ///maddening.released.myth
One of the perks of being a cllr is being asked just to attend local community events.
Absolutely lovely evening ❤️
Was great to swing by CSNPC Winter wonderland
A lively SBC full council on Thursday, with the second motion in consecutive meetings from the Tories seeking to attack the national government rather than focusing on Swindon issues. So @jimrobbins.bsky.social decided to lay out some facts... www.facebook.com/labourswindo...
Community Groups play a vital role in the life of Central Swindon North Parish. Help us celebrate their contributions by nominating a Community Group that you think made a difference in the last year
To find out more and submit your nominations, visit buff.ly/4g3Scru
Also got to check in on the old bowls work!! ❤️
Also got to check out the resurfacing work!! Well timed for the upcoming seasonal move to the B Route
Attending a parkrun is like being a cllr, it’s never about you and always about the amazing volunteers that turn up in all weathers, it’s also about the people you run with, who need encouragement or encourage you to push for more.
