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Join us for a Sunday morning power hour with expert fitness guidance and giveaways…

Haydon Wick Parish Council invites residents to celebrate the launch of the White Eagle Outdoor Gym with a special community event next Sunday, featuring fitness guidance, and exciting giveaways.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday 12th January 2026
• Time: 10am – 11am (Sunday morning power hour!)
• Location: White Eagle Outdoor Gym, White Eagle Road, Haydon Wick

Support On Hand

The launch party will feature two personal trainers, who will provide expert professional advice on fitness and improving your general health through tailored exercise, including grip tests and other fitness challenges. Representatives from Harlequin Playgrounds will be available to provide information on the equipment specifications. Live Well will also be sharing information about the services and support available through Swindon Borough Council to help improve lives and living in Swindon.

Whether you’re starting a New Year fitness resolution or looking to enhance your existing routine, you’ll have access to expert fitness advice, equipment guidance, and information about broader support services available to residents.

Meet Your Parish Councillors

Parish councillors will be available throughout the event to discuss the outdoor gym project, answer questions about open spaces matters across Haydon Wick, and share exciting plans for 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak directly with your elected representatives in a relaxed, informal setting and learn more about the Council’s vision for community facilities and green spaces.

Residents are encouraged to take on sporting challenges during the event, with prizes up for grabs for participants!

What to Expect:

• Equipment information from Harlequin Playgrounds
• Take part in grip tests and other fitness challenges to win prizes
• Expert fitness advice and guidance from two local personal trainers
• Meet your Parish councillors and discuss outdoor gym, open spaces, and 2026 plans
• Information about Live Well and other Swindon Borough Council services to support healthy living
• New Year, New You tips and guidance
• Giveaways to support your exercise experience courtesy of partner Harlequin Playgrounds
• A welcoming, supportive community atmosphere

Community Partnership in Action

The event is being delivered in partnership with Harlequin Playgrounds, the local company that installed the professional-grade equipment following the facility’s completion last October.

The outdoor gym features a comprehensive range of equipment including cross trainers, strength training stations, a calisthenics rig, and an accessible hand and pedal bike – all suitable for different fitness levels and abilities.

Councillor Richard Hailstone, Chair of the Parks & Open Spaces Committee, said: “We’re delighted to launch this fantastic facility at the start of 2026. This Sunday morning power hour is the perfect opportunity for residents to try out the equipment with expert support and discover how this free resource can help them achieve their fitness goals. We’re looking forward to meeting residents, celebrating this achievement together, and discussing our vision for Haydon Wick’s open spaces in the year ahead.”

A Free Resource for All

The outdoor gym sits alongside the existing children’s play area and multi-use games area (MUGA) at White Eagle, and is available free of charge to all residents year-round.

The facility was approved in June 2025 after being voted the top priority through the Council’s Participatory Budget Community Choices Programme, demonstrating the community’s strong desire for accessible fitness resources.

Don’t miss this special launch event – no booking required, just come along and join us for a Sunday morning power hour!