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26 Letters should be sent by 16th of the month to The Link
Letters to The Link
13 Castle Dore, Freshbrook, Swindon SN5 8PQ
Thanks for helping hand Guides thanks Dogs and Toxocariases
From Doris Ross, George Tweed Gar- From Chris Lockett, Guider in Charge, From Mrs M Roberts, 'Stoneyrer', Wootton Bassett
dens, Shaw 1st West lea Guides Whilst I support the view ofJ. Sutton deposited by dog or any other ani-
I should like to thank all the Good On behalf of the lstWestlea and 23rd (July issue of The Link) that the reg- mal (including humans).
Samaritans who came to my aid Swindon Girl Guide Companies, I istration of dogs would not prevent In theory therefore, the egg can
when I fell down at the open air would like to express thanks to the the passing on of the disease enter our own homes via the soles of
market on August 13th (yes 13th). Manageress and staff of ASDA for Toxocariasis I do feel that more our shoes, clothing or beach towels
The person who lifted me up (I the donation of groceries for our re- knowledge on the subject might which have come into contact with
was too dazed and shaken to get cent camp. make them take a different view. grass, soil or sand etc, or balls and
up), the gentleman from the market Mrs Worrad was both helpful and Do they realise that: other play things which have been
who produced a chair for me, the generous and the camp was a great Children do not have to come into used in areas frequented by dogs (or
people who mopped blood off my success. direct contact with dog faeces to foxes).
legs, the lady from the medical cen- pick up the worm's eggs. During 15 years of working in a
tre who was about to help when my Pub Meals for O.A.Ps The egg can live up to 18 months playgroup and a junior school in the
husband was found and ran me From Tom Wilson, Toothill after the faeces have naturally dis- Swindon area I have knowof4 cases,
round to Ashington House where As a Pensioner who likes a pint of appeared. and I also have knowledge of 2 more
the nurse was very kind. ale, and enjoys having a meal out It can live on in grass, sand, soil, (friend's children). This may not
Thank you all so much. occasionally, I find the meal por- indeed anywhere it may have been seem ma ny to your readers but when
tions very generous, too generous in you realise the full effect and wit-
Good photo fact for my appetite. Other elderly ness the pain and misery, then even
From M. Evans, Middle! eaze Drive persons I've spoken to feel the same. TV reception in the west one case is one too many. (In each
I thought the photograph of the It would be appreciated, if the From Mrs M Bastin, Lineacre Close, case, the child in question lost the
Victorian wedding on the front page Pubs had a menu for Senior Citizens Grange Park sight of an eye - permanently.) A
of the August edition of The Link with smaller portions at a reduced I have just been reading the Link quote from a national newspaper
was great. The serious expressions rate, as they do for children. I am Magazine No. 113, Aug91 and lam only this week has stated that "one
on the faces of the children, their sure the elderly community would writing to tell you of our very poor child a week goes blind in one eye
dress and way the picture was welcome this by allowing them to T.V. reception that we have. It is so through toxocariasis".
printed captured the atmosphere dine out on occasions. bad that we have had to have Swin- We must, of course, educate eve-
brilliantly. don Cable T. V. installed just to have ryone in the problems that pets can
At first glance you might have Reading difficulties help a good picture. bring so that no-one is in any doubt
thought the photo had been taken at From Charlotte Edwards We have gota very up to dateT.V. as to where it might lead. Hand
the turn of the century rather than a Jam a teacher of children with Spe- that cost a small fortune so naturally washing is obviously important but
few weeks ago. cial Needs. I trained in the Mid- we thought the reception would be we cannot be behind children every
Keep up the good work. Brilliant lands where I taught for many years perfect but not so. In fact over the minute of the day. Adults too are
photo, brilliant magazine. until I moved to the Swindon area. last couple of months the picture not immune. The first thing we all
My greatest interest has always has got a great deal worse. do when we sit down in the park or
been the teaching of reading and I just thought that I would let you on the beach for a picnic is put our
MINI more especially the teaching of chil- know this in reply to your article in hands onto the ground. We then
proceed to tuckin. More sandwiches
dren who have reading difficulties. the magazine.
In view of this, I am available to anybody?! Once ingested, the eggs
SKIPS give tuition to a number of children From Mrs M Caple, Ascham Road, are passed into the intestine where
who need assistance. Grange Park they will hatch. The larvae then
IN WEST SWINDON I look forward to hearing from After reading in this month's Link travels via the bloodstream to the
Tel: 480527 anyone who has children with read- about the number of people com- eyes, lungs, liver or brain and the
ing difficulties. If I can be of help, plaining about poor T.V. reception, irreversible damage is done.
or 0860 871250 please contact me on 814164. wealso sufferthis and have forsome Allanimalowners should begiven
time. Surely something should be the full details of these diseases and
Lydiard Landscaping done if enough people are being should be made to feel more respon-
sibility towards those which it could
affected.
Patio • Fencing • Turf Laying • Walling affect. Toxocariasis is, afterall, only
one of 30 diseases which can be
Maintenance • Tree felling From Mrs CM Lancett, Edington Close, spread by dogs. Cat owners (I am
Tooth ill
10% SUMMER DISCOUNT We have experienced poorer televi- one) should also be made aware of
For Free Estimates sion reception gradually over the similar parasites and the conse-
quences. After all, one minute a cat
past twelve years.
Tel: (0793) 874274 After the Link Centre was con- will be digging in the flower bed
structed our picture deteriorated. and the next minute jumping in
through the kitchen window and
However, we managed to rectify
this by fitting a booster socket. walking the work surfaces. Need I
say more?
It has been quite noticeable over
the last 18 months that the screen The Link Classifieds
Early summer reductions on all often has shadowy effect and prone
to a lot on interference and poor Lineage ads cost £3.50 per single
sizes of panels and posts. column centimetre inc. VAT.
quality pictures. Even with us ac- Cash with advert to The Link, 13
Free delivery. quiring a new set the problem of Castle Dore, Freshbrook, Swindon
poor quality rema ins, and if the video
Supply only or supply and fit. is put on to record late night pro- For Sale -Two bicycles
Trellis work - All shapes and grammes, these recordings are al- BMX - suit 6/7 year old.
most unwatchable. Good condition £20
sizes made to order. We are able to tune into both HTV Girls . suit 8/9. Needs attention £5
and Central, having two aerials- the Ring 872282
Excellent prices. picture is only good on one station
K. Wood Fencing at a time - never both! Clothing Alterations & Repairs
We look forward to reading of
Tel: (0793) 848260 Eves: 692658 Tel: 872096
other peoples' difficulties in future
Mrs White, Freshbrook
issues.