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28 The Link ine • March 1998
1 Technicians needed
9 ^fl co rner REMAP is a national organisation

which aims to design and manu-
facture aids to help people with
Get ready to remove that poop disabilities try to overcome the
many varied difficulties they face,
Swindon Borough Council is in- For further information, contact where a commercial alternative
troducing the new 'poop-scoop' Swindon Council officer Garry does not exist or is not suitable.
THE PET law from 1 March requireing dog Brett on 466094. looking for people with technical
The Swindon REMAP panel is
owners to clear up after their pets.
TOREff 1996,' gives councils the power to Appeal to dog owners abilities, whether they be from for-
The 'Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act
Haydon Wick Parish Council has
mal training, or developed through
at Argyle f " prosecute owners if their dog fouls received many complaints about interest in DIY or model making.
pavements, backways, playing dog mess on pavements, particu- Volunteers will need access to sim-
Garden Supplies fields (including schools'), parks, larly in alley ways between hous- ple workshop facilities.
recreation grounds, play areas, ing areas. It is appealing to owners No medical experience is re-
Argyle Commercial
grass verges, grassed areas in resi- to stop their dogs fouling in public quired as the organisation is ad-
Centre, off Cirencester dential areas. places. vised by GPs and occupational
Way, Swindon Areas of land that are not cov- therapists.
ered are agricultural land, wood- PETS AT HOME If you enjoy a challenge where
FREE PARKING land which is worked and grass your technical skills are stretched,
verges to 40 mph roads. Worried who will look Barry Jeeves of REMAP would like
Owners who do not clean up after your pets whilst to hear from you on 494964.
after their pet in any area where you're on holiday?
Tel: 01793 520827 1 the law applies is liable to a maxi- Are you ex-RAF Lyneham?
I mum penalty of £1,000 if caught. Pets At Home
could be your answer All ex RAF Lyneham personnel
are invited to join the RAF
Pets At Home is a service Lyneham Old Boys Association
Pet Care which cares for all your pets which meets on the first Thursday
(except dogs) in their own of each month, 7.30pm at the RAFA
Swindon & District home anywhere in the Club, Bell Vue Road, Swindon.
i West Swindon area only. A reunion is currently being or-
J JNe provide a home visiting service for your
Telephone Sheila Mitchell ganised for members and their
cat or dog, while you are away or at work. partners. For more details tel-
for further details on
Tel: 01 793 - 821040 or 882945 873062 ephone the secretary on 728206.

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