Neighbourhood News ~ Hill Rise area
May 2009
The Pod Is Launched
It was a windy 6th of April but at least it didn’t rain! A grand turn-out took part in a number of events at the Pod’s official launch. The mayor of Chippenham came by to oversee the proceedings whilst Westlea’s Managing Director cut the ribbon with the help of two local young people. A bar-b-que prepared for 250 people was completely consumed. The ‘Magic Pod’ DVD was screened to an adoring crowd. Young people organised great sports activities for all ages, and consulted everyone about how to best use the Pod. Three illustrious judges chose a fabulous design by 13-year-old Daniel Elliot as the winner of the Pod’s Logo Design competition. Watch for it coming to a sign near you!
Community Notice Board
As part of the launch, a new Community Notice Board was fixed to the side of the Pod. It is for information about activities at the Pod and elsewhere in the community. Is there something you’d like to post on the board? Just drop off a notice at the Pod any time it is open. The Pod Planning committee has agreed that the notices will be sorted on a weekly basis by the Monday night Youth Group, who will then post new notices on the board. The committee agreed that notices should be about community, local events. Items for sale/wanted will not be posted.
Upcoming Community Meetings
Pod Planning Meeting May 21st, 5 – 6 pm at the Pod
If you have ideas for the Pod or are interested in helping to run it, we’d like to hear from you.
Residents’ Meeting June 4, 3:30 – 4:30 at the Pod
Residents’ Meetings are a place for local people to talk about area issues and plan real improvements. Come on over – open to everyone!
May ½ term activities!
It’s coming up fast! This May ½ term there will be some fun activities running in the neighbourhood.
Thursday 28th May sees the return of Wiltshire Scrapstore o th to the Pod! Following on from two successful sessions in April, Scrapstore will be at the Pod from 1:00 to 2:30 – more crafty fun for ages 12 and under!
Friday 29th May Wiltshire Council’s Mobile Skatepark will be visiting Hill Rise from 1:30 – 4:30. Great for skaters and BMXers alike!
Not to be outdone, the regular Footy4All coaches will be running an extra long session that same Friday 29th from 2:30 – 4:30 on Barrow Green. Pitch up and play!
AND don’t miss Barnardo’s FREE Family Trip to Bowood Tuesday May 26th! Call Niki Dolmen on 07917 425084 for details.
Contact Katie Scaife at Westlea Housing (phone 01249 466015 or email katie.scaife@westlea.co.uk) to find out more about anything in this news update!
All change for the Barrow Green Monkeys!
The Barrow Green Monkeys is an activity group for local 5 – 12 year olds that has been running for over a year now, led by our partners at Barnardo’s. As some of you may know, the Barrow Green Monkeys are no longer able to meet at the Children’s Centre. We are looking at using the Barrow Green Pod as a new meeting place. But as there are so many Monkeys, we need to be able to meet more than once a week so everyone can get a chance to come! And so, we are looking for adult volunteers to help run the groups after school with help and support from Barnardo’s and Westlea. Volunteers will decide what days the groups are run and at what times to make it most convenient for the volunteers.
If you would be interested in volunteering to keep the Barrow Green Monkeys going, please call Katie Scaife on 01249 466 015. You don’t have to commit yet, but please call to find out more!
North Wessex Training
Starting May 21st, North Wessex Training will be at the Pod on Thursday mornings 9:30 – 11:30. They can help with job skills & employment opportunities. Open to all people over the age of 16 in all situations.
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