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DAY IN THE LIFE 21
"Hi, my name is Sydney. I'm one of A day in the traces
West Swindon's more superior
residents. I've been asked to tell
you about atypical day in my life."
"Excuse me, but how can
someone so short, hairy and fat be
superior?"
"Would someone whose
nickname is Tiddlywinkle be able
to judge? Don't you think at the
very least we're unusual residents? HAVE A LACE
We might be short and fat but we're
immensely strong - I can pull twice PARTY
my own weight. My family are Easy, profitable and
from The Shetland Isles, more fun. See our New
recently from Wales where we've
been working down the mines. Spring Ranges of
Being so small, yet strong and • Lace & Satin
hardy, we are extremely handy.
They no longer need us, as they Tableclothes
have closed the mines or replaced "Here lam. Need a bit of a haircut Iknow. • Austrian
us by machinery. So here I am." Oh by the way, that's Katie in the middle and Tiddlywinkle behind her.
"Yes, but what about a typical Vet's at Purton for our tetanus and "This afternoon Wink and I will Flounce Curtains
day. It should be wandering about flu jabs. Here's the harness." go out in our field till She comes to
our field, shouldn't it?" "Obviously She hasn't checked fetch us in again for the highlight of NEW LINE FOR
"Blissful, but unfortunately since the trap, Wink, it's got a flat tyre." the day - tea time. Then all will be SPRING
She's got the notion that we're not "Oh, yes she has. She's taking peace and quiet till the next Lace bed spreads
too small to work, we rarely get the the harness off again." morning."
opportunity. She, by the way is "We work most mornings, "Sid, She's fixed the tyre. We & canopies
Katie Griffin, my owner. The fat sometimes it's just a drive or taking must be off in a minute. Let's see
one in the awful hat in the middle the children on a picnic, or a how fast we can get to Purton." BOOK YOUR
of the photo." shopping trip or a fete. Perhaps a "O.K. By the way, if you want to PARTY NOW!
"There goes the gate." trip to Lydiard Park for a mouthful visit us we are often at LowerShaw
"Boys" of nettles and a cup of tea. On Farm, Old Shaw Lane, or if you'd For more details
"Come on Wink let's give Her a special days we have a trip out in a like us. to teach you to drive or telephone
quick winny." big lorry to meet other horses and appear at your fete please phone John or Prue Hardie
"Sid, She's got our head-collars. carriages. Then She'll spend hours Her, Katie Griffen on 872785. We'd
We must be going out." grooming us and clea fling our tack. be only too pleased to meet you. (0793) 762143
"She's keeps us in at night. She She even puts smart clothes on for
says we'll get fat if we are out that."
grazing all night. That's not very "Don't forget the people whom
likely as we average 50 miles a we've taught to drive - She thinks
week." it's She who is doing the teaching,
"She's talking about going to the but really it's us."

Shoeshine again Beavers together
1st Toothill Scout Group is A new group for boys aged
holding its Annual Shoeshine all between 6 and 8 years is being
day on Friday 13 April at the started by the 1st Toothill Scouts.
West Swindon District Centre. The new Beaver Colony starts Choose Us First
Car Boot Sale on 3 May at Toothill Church. To
(in aid of the 1st Toothill Scouts) join, telephone Chris Rawlings
is to be held on the Link Centre on 520387 or Brenda Grove on For the Best Quality Take Home
Coach Park on Saturday 28 April 873368 Food Available
from 1000a.m. Pitches cost £3.00
if you book in advance and £4.00 Calling the Irish
on the day. For advanced book- together Fried Freshly For You -
ings please ring Lynda Butcher
on 485597 A newly formed Swindon group Cod, Plaice, Haddock, Skate, Huss, Scampi,
is trying to make contact with Chips, Various Pies, Sausages and Chicken.
Irish people and others of Irish
Places for Woodcraft
descent.
youngsters The group's long term aim is to Why not try one of our delicious
West Swindon Woodcraft Folk establish an Irish community Curries for a change?
have places available forboys and centre, but there's a great deal of
girls aged 6 to thirteen years of getting together for social and
age on Wednesdas, between fund events to take place before Have you had one of our big beefburgers?
6.30p.m. and 8p.m. such a centre can be set up. They're Great.
The group meets in the Len For more information, tel,
Hobbs Community Suite at Gillian Lame on 873289. Open Monday - Saturday
Greendown School for games, 1st Swindon (Central Church)
badge work, making and doing, Brownies 11.30am - 2pm; 4.30pm - 11pm
singing and dancing. Jumble Sale Car Park 'A' West Swindon Centre
For more information, call Phil
Lewis on 487706. Sat. 21 April 10.30- 11.30a.m. TELEPHONE ORDERS WELCOME - 870455
Freshbrook Community Centre