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Gardeners and holiday makers
SJ. St. George
We can help says Jacquelyn Else
MA (Oxon), FCA Spring is here! It's the time for you selection of books on flower crafts,
~f nteriors all to be thinking about your gar- which are particularly appropriate
Chartered Made to Measure dens. Before you get down to hard this season.
Accountant Curtains &Accessories work, come and browse through Now on to staff news. The most
our gardening section. We have recent appointment is Eleanor
Specialist in Huge selection offabrics books which range from general Snowdon who joined us part-time
financial services Free measuring service gardening principles to books on at the beginning of April. Phil
specific plants. There are also those Edwards has joined the team for six
for small business and free sample loans to inspire you in creative design months, to take over from Carolyn
which give fresh and original ideas. Kennedy who is on maternity leave.
38 Havelock Street
lilA High Street Many people are now planning Phil comes to us from Devizes
Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wilts Swindon summer holidays. The library has a library and says "While Devizes is
good selection of books on Britain by no means a 'sleepy market town',
Telephone Telephone- elephone: and other countries which you can it will be interesting to see how work
(0793)513701
(0793) 848030 (0793)513701 use to help choose your destination in a new community like West
or give you information about the Swindon differs". Next month I'll
place you have chosen. Language hand over to Phil to give you the
packs are available for those who news and views and maybe you'll
want to go away prepared. find out more about him.
NATIONAL VACUUM CLEANER SERVICES If you are planning to stay in Brit- Stop Press.... Carolyn gave birth on
ain we have information on camp- 11 April to Edward William who
sites, farmhouses, guesthouses and weighed in at a healthy 61b 7oz.
YOUR LOCAL, FRIENDLY SPECIALIST for service repair hotels. If you are unable to find the
to most makes of VACUUM CLEANERS AND POLISHERS information yourself please ask and Plans on view
we'll be glad to help you. We also Thamesdown Council is producing
Sale's
Sale's of machines, dustbags, belts, etc. See me at
hold information and leaflets on a a new Local Plan for the borough
Market on Saturday and Sunday only. range of leisure activities from cy- which will update and replace a
cling to historical sites and places variety of existing plans for differ-
ESTIMATES
eFIME COLLECTION & DELIVERY you can visit in Wiltshire. ent parts of Thamesdown.
For those of you who would like a The draft plan covers the quality
For a Fully Guaranteed, Expert of the environment, land for em-
working holiday (!!), we have infor-
TRIo
- and Speedy Repair Service mation and details about summer ployment and housing, where new
jobs both in Britain and abroad. shopping facilities, recreation and
Swindon 881007 There are also study holidays, con- community facilities should be
servation holidays-holidays forarts, provided and transport routes de-
craft, walking, writing - in fact veloped.
holidays where you can do anything A display of the proposals in the
Have A Great Party' and everything except relax! draft plans will be on show at the
Spring is also a time for romance West Swindon Library on Friday
and beauty. There are plenty of 17 May, 4pm - 7.30pm.
Hire our Mini-Clown romances for you to read. We even Planning officers will be on hand
Bouncer. 10'x10' have a copy of Jane Seymour's to discuss the plans and listen to
'Guide to Romantic Living', and a comments at the local exhibition.
inflatable with rain
cover. Ideal for
Caring for your pet
children's parties,
National Pet Care Week runs from4
pre-school groups, fetes to 12 May and Thameswood Veteri-
etc. Indoors & Outdoors. nary Clinic is organisinga display at
the Link Centre. It will include in-
To book, ring West Swindon's formation about pet shops, charities
and professions concerned with the
ACE FUN CASTLES on 873552 care of animals and pets. Cat Protectors hold sales
The aim of the week is to:
• promote responsible The Wootton Bassett and West
THAMESWOOD pet ownership Swindon Cat's Protection League
• make people aware have been operating for just over a
VETERINARY CLINIC of the benefits of pets year and have helped nearly 900
• raise awareness of cats/ kittens during that time.
Nicholas Hartley MA., Vet. M.B. M.R.C.V.S.
working animals The group aims to rescue and re-
West Swindon - Tel: 528780 • increase public awareness of
62 - 64 Purton Road. PMH habilitate stray and unwanted cats,
Mon. - Fri. 9arn-6.30pm Bath C the professionals involved provide information to the public
Saturday 9am- 11am oa 0 with pet animals. on the care of cats and kittens and
Thameswood Vet will also be encourage the neutering of all cats
C
Old Town. Tel: 542300 . Wootton holding a jumble sale in aid of not required for breeding.
1 Ashford Road (see map) 'We are assett Cl) Thamesdown Animal Sanctuary at As part of 'National Pet Week' the
here
Mon. - Fri. 9am-6.30pm 0 Road 0) 9am on 4 May at their Cavendish Cat's Protection League are holding
Fri. 2pm-3pm IAshfordl Square Clinic in Park South. a bazaar on 4 May at the British
Saturday 5.30pm-6.30pm Road IF- To promote responsible pet Legion Hall, Wootton Bassett and
ownership the Clinic will also be also a stall at Lydiard Park on 16
East Swindon. Tel: 511267
29 Cavendish Square. offering FREE routine worming May. Items which they could sell
tablets to their client's pets at any of would be most welcome. Please
24 Hour Emergency & Advice Service
their three clinics (see left). phone 611170.