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Townswomen into the New Year
Quilters cover three beds
West Swindon's Poppydown Sally Davies writes: West Swindon's Our next meeting takes place on 9
Quilters, pictured right, have spent Townswomen's Guild look forward January in the Community Suite at
the last nine months raising cash for to the New Year and wish everyone the Link Centre, 2pm - 4pm The
the Schofield Ward at Princess a successful 1992. Guests are always speaker will be Anna Caning who
Margaret Hospital. welcome, so do come along and will talk about Aromatherapy. For
They set out to buy one Roho hopefully you will join our member- more information, please telephone
inflatable mattresses - designed to ship. 873567
support patients whilst preventing
bedsores -they in fact raised enough
to buy three of the special mattresses Dog training
and a similar wheelchair cushion. A new club to help dog owners also
Altogetherthequiltershaveraised aims to gives dogs a better reputa-
just under £1 ,500, by holding handi- tion in the community at large.
craft stalls at Link Centre charity The Top Dog Training Club was
markets and raffling at giant quilt started at Freshbrook Community
made by member Susan Mitchell of Centre in the autumn by Bev and
Woodhall Park. Wally Kimber who own five
Poppydown secretary Joy Jansen Rottweillers and know what it is to
said the group would like to express ners came from all round Swindon like to be shunned in public.
their thanks to all who helped in the and as far as Norfolk. Bev said seeing a well behaved
fundraising by making and buying Poppydown Quilters meet at the dog in the strioet is a good advertise-
items, and selling raffle tickets. Upper Shaw Farm Centre. To find ment for dog ownership. "Our aim
The winner of the quilt was ticket out more about them, telephone Joy is to help people train theirdogs and
3275 from Nythe. Other prize win- Jansen on 872810. become responsible owners. Eve-
rybody wants well disciplined dogs
and we do this using encourage-
SOFT WATER CENTRE ment, praise and a consistent ap-
proach to develop a good, friendly
WOOTTON BASSETF
relationship. Sue Benford from Grange Park on the
Come and see our full range of Water Softeners including the
"A dog is never too old to train, left and Bev Kimber, with their dogs
AQUADIAL, DOMEXTRA, EURO, OAKLANDS, PERMUTIT
Also Available: Granular, Tablet, P.V.D. Salt but it means an owner has to work The Top Dog classes take place on
harder if they've picked upbad hab- Friday evenings atFreshbrookCom-
All at Unit 4, Oaklands Enterprise Estate, Braydon, Nr. Wootton
its before they come to training. munity Centre, 8pm - Obediance;
Bassett. Open Saturdays ONLY 930am - 4pm. OR
Once in a club, people tend to keep 9pm - Ringcraft. They cost £1 per
Ring Swindon 853156 for further information or appointment.
coming as its a sociable activity and class and there is a £2.50 annual
it helps to maintain the dog's disci- membership.
pline."
Dogs can start training after their
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injections at around fourteen weeks
K Frw nàW/Ltd% and the classes concentrate on do- young people
mestic obediance at first. The club
C. also runs competition training The new Duke of Edinburgh
FOR A TOP QUALITY CONTRACT AND BESPOKE FRAMING classes. season starts now. If you're
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SERVICE AT HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PRICES between 14 and 25 years, have
a spirit of adventure and don't
* OVER 250 MOULDINGS IN S1OCK o mind 'having ago' at anything,
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* ANY SIZE OR SHAPE Home from
then taking part in the D of E
* Picruis • Mnuos • DISPLAY CASES mc. home scheme could be for you.
FULL Mour'mr.c
* SERVICE OR FRs.1s ONLY Young people and parents
Abbeyfield House in Swindon pro-
can find out more by calling
SWINDON(0793)692472 vides care and companionship for Chris or Gill Lowthian on
the elderly by providing independ-
Ur'jn 2, LONDON STREET, SWINDON ent accomodation in a medium- 693731.
(NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION) sized family type house with sup-
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port from a resident housekeeper Confident youth
and volunteer helpers.
Residents are expected to look football club
after themselves as there is not nurs- Youngsters of the new Westside
ingcare provision. Thehousekeeper under 12s football club held a Christ-
provides a midday and an evening mas dinner at the Village Inn on 13
Whether it's for a boat, caravan,, or bailer. meal in the dining room and resi- December.
BRITANNIA TOWING CENTRE dents are responsible for getting Since forming in September, the
their own breakfasts and snacks. club has raised £700 from a spon-
Unit 16, Station Industrial Estate, Swindon
Selection of residents is made by sored walk,a penalty shoot-out com-
Can Help! the local Abbeyfield Society and petition and a raffle. The club strip
* Towbars for Cars, Vans & Light Vehicles priority is often given to those who is sponsored by Westside Sports at
* are lonely and would benefit from Shaw centre and the money will be
Seat Belts (Kangol & Britax Approved)
* the companionship of living in the spent on purchasing water proof
Child Safety Seats
house. clothing for the boys and other
it. Tel: 0793 613147, 0793 488622 If you have a relative or friend equipment.
who may wish to become a resident The club will be starting an under
of the Abbeyfield House in Bath 13 team in addition to the under 12
0 Road, Swindon, telephone Mrs in September. The lads train be-
Cawte, the Admissions Secretary tween 6pm and 7pm at Greendown
on 822455 or the Housekeeper on on Tuesdays. To join, call Jane Dart
538429. on 875400.