Swan name: Waddles
Artist: Padbury CE School
Our first thought was our Padbury Values, which are trust, kindness, courage, love, hope and respect. We had the idea to write them on leaves; to represent growth and nurturing. Then we thought of our most important biblical passage: John 15:5: I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. By using the thought of the vine, we put the Values and the vine ideas together and thought of using leaves on the vines around the swan’s neck. Then, to incorporate the school’s colours – blue and yellow-, we started at the head being a very pastel yellow, to travel down in a gradient the neck and morphing into red, then purple, then finally ending at blue at the tips of the feathers. The wing was light blue, which reminded us of a sky, so, as the school’s logo is a sun, we decided to put a swirling sun and a couple of clouds on the front. The base of the swan was made to look like swirling water, as if the swan were gliding elegantly through a lake. On the back of the swan, the whole school, from the Pre-schoolers joining in September all the way to Year 6, printed their hand and had their name written on it.
Sponsor: Thrive Chiropractic & Health Clinic
Chiropractic ~ Podiatry/Chiropody ~ Sports Massage ~ Sports Injuries
Thrive is a family owned and run healthcare clinic located just minutes from Buckingham town centre, at the Bourton Business Centre, with the charming countryside surroundings of the Manor Farm and the Larder Café on its doorstep. The local multidisciplinary clinic houses a team of Chiropractors, Podiatrists/Chiropodists and Sports Massage and Injury Therapists dedicated to delivering safe and effective health care to the highest standard. Thrive is a family orientated clinic that treats people of all ages, including babies and children through to senior citizens. It serves the Buckingham community and surrounding areas including Milton Keynes and Bicester and offers weekend and evening appointments, for your convenience, with ample free parking at the clinic.
Husband and Wife owners and Buckingham residents, Garry and Stephanie Doig, and the Thrive Clinic team are immensely proud of how, since they first opened their doors in 2019, the clinic has grown to become the go to for many Buckingham residents when they have a musculoskeletal condition or foot problem. Thousands of clients have passed through the doors at Thrive and they are often recommended to friends and family by their loyal clients.
“We love being part of the Buckingham community and getting involved in activities like supporting local sports clubs and charity events. The Swan Trail is equally exciting and will be a fun, family friendly community event to be enjoyed by Buckingham residents and visitors throughout the summer. The trail is a terrific way to get people active and encourage collaboration between Buckingham Town Council and local businesses. We are thrilled to play our small part in what should be major event.”
Hosts: The Centre, Verney Close
The Centre at Verney Close is a community meeting place in the heart of Buckingham, where you’ll find a friendly face and a listening ear. The building is being used by community groups who share the vision for making The Centre a place of warmth, compassion, and friendship: helping to build a caring and supportive community.