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34 The Link Magazine • August 1998
Community Fire Watch to be launched
Firefighters at Westlea Station have selected parts of West and North Swindon to run a fire safety education campaign in the autumn.
Shaun Dunhan, below, outlined • Grange Park, The Prinnels Although the project is to be of- contacted on 487620; an answer-
the project where specific areas will Justin Thomas ficially launched in the autumn, machine is available out of hours.
have a designated firefighter from • Westlea, Eastleaze the Westlea fire fighters are more For more urgent enquiries or
Group 1 at Neil Chamberlain than happy to give advice on safety information during the evenings
Westlea. and fire prevention. They can be or at weekends call 731130
"Our aim • Shaw, Nine Elms
is to reduce Andy Collins Thanks from three peaks climbers
the number • Middleleaze, Ramleaze
of fires and Andy Mangnall After all the hard training by Westlea fire fighters, the Three Peaks
associated • Peatmoor, Roughmoor, Challenge in aid of charity was completed on 25 June amid torrential
deaths and Sparcells - Simon Owne rain and low temperatures, writes Martin Lloyd of Westlea Fire Station.
injuries in Due to the weather conditions some well deserved festivities.
the local • Rodboume, Raybrook Park, the record of 17 hours was never a We are now gathering the spon-
community Wootton Bassett Road realistic target, though the time of sorship and expect to present
by provid- Steve Field 18 hours to complete the three high- £1,500 to the chosen charities. The
ing fire safety information which • Woodhall Park, Burghley est peaks in England, Scotland and fire fighters at Westlea would like
can be tailored to the needs of the Park, Pembroke Park Wales meant that Westlea were by to thank everybody involved in
public." Perry Payne far the quickest Wiltshire team. It supporting the team which could
The fire fighters allocated to the was an extremely arduous task and not have taken part without the
following areas are: • Haydon Wick, Haydon Leigh, everybody was pleased to reach donations of financial pledges,
• Toothill, Freshbrook Greenmeadow - Tim Elliott the summit of Snowdon to finish equipment and encouragement
Shaun Dunham Moredon - Ian Jeary the challenge and to move on to that we received from all quarters.

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Fly-strike in rabbits

Advice from Emma Strange of the Purton Veterinary Group on keeping your rabbit healthy
During the warm summer months, rabbit in good health: • Check the teeth on a regularly
pet rabbits are at risk from maggot • Effective hutch hygiene is the - Rabbits' teeth grow continu-
infestation. Older, sick and disa- best defence ously, if the teeth are too long
bled rabbits are at most risk. - use plenty of good quality, the rabbit is unable to groom
The flies lay their eggs, which itself properly. Ask your vet for
hatch into maggots that feed on absorbent bedding advice if you are in any doubt Johnny Morris was guest of honour at
the rabbit, burrowing into its skin. - change any soiled bedding daily about the teeth. the Wiltshire & District Cat Club
Once into sound flesh, they pro- - once a week, thoroughly clean If you have any concerns or would annual show on 4 July and is pictured
duce toxins that create a state of and disinfect hutch like more information your veteri- with organisers Elaine Robinson and
shock and perhaps even death. • Examine your rabbit every day nary surgery will help you. Jackie Pell
Flies are attracted by moisture - check that the fur is clean, dry
and odour:
and not matted
• Faecal or urine contamination - overweight rabbits find it
of the coat attacts flies to lay eggs. PETS AT Hoiim
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• Wounds or open sores are also • Feed a good quality, balance diet Worried who will look alter your pets whilst you're on holiday?
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fect environment for egg-laying Pets At Home Is a service which cares for all your pets (except dogs)
and maggot growth. - avoid leafy greens and watery in their own home anywhere In the West Swindon area only.
vegetables that can cause
Prevention is better than cure. Here diarrhoea Telephone Sheila Mltchellfor further details on 873062
are some ways to help keep your
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