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38 The Link Magazine • May 1999
Agenda 21 feedback
WHY STRUGGLE WITH HEAVY The Borough's Local Agenda 21
CANS & BULKY BAGS? qtr Co-ordinator Sean Spencer Wort
LET *iY is keen to hear from members of
DO THE WORK? -tD the public following the launch
Vet opens in Abbey Meads 'What on Earth is Local Agenda
Top pet food delivered free to your door of a new leaflet last month.
3 Full Range of Complete Dog Food 21?' explains how national and lo-
3 Complete Cat Foods 3 Cat Litter A branch of the Drove Veterinary domestic animals to large farm cal government are addressing
3 Rabbit & Bird Food Hospital opens at Abbey Meads animals, it is possible to provide Agenda 21 issues and gives ideas
3 Supplies for all Small Animals Village Centre on 4 May. expert care, as well care for exotic on how individuals can limit their
The veterinary group will be of- species and specialist areas of treat-
3 Dry Mixers 3 Puppy Food impact on the environment.
fering a full consultation, dispens- ment.
and much more available at competitive prices The leaflet is available from li-
ing and information service to The Abbey Meads practice at
For information and free sample, braries and Swindon Information
small animal owners in the north- the village centre can be contacted
contact your local agent: ern development. In due course, on 728728. Centre. Contact Sean on 466444.
Wendy & Roy Rudkin.
surgical and kennel facilities will Andrew Turkington with, left, head
Tel: 01793 873021 Volunteers Week to be big
be opened. Intensive and over- nurse Claire Leadbeater and recep-
Trophy International Animal Products (Oxford) Ltd The first week in June is National
night care will be provided at the tionist Rebeccah Angus Volunteers Week and Swindon
BSVA registered hospital at the Volunteers are determined to
PE'rs AT Hoi main veterinary hospital in Croft make it a big one.
Road, Swindon.
Partner vet Andrew Turkington Events planned for an action-
Worried who will look packed week include a town cen-
said the practice is excited about
after your pets whilst opening in North Swindon. "The tre exhibition, a sponsored event
you're on holiday? Abbey Meads and St Andrew's linking volunteer-involving or-
ganisations, a quiz, a survey of the
Pets At Home Ridge communities are quite sub- value of volunteers' contributions,
stantial now and with more houses
could be your answer stunts by Allied Dunbar and Intel
tobe built, there is an obvious need
Pets At Home is a service for local veterinary services." staff and personal appearances/
which cares for all your pets He added that the practice is celebrity volunteering.
A forum for volunteer groups is
(except dogs) in their own home keen on preventative care by pro- being held on 12 May, 12.30 - 2pm
anywhere in the West Swindon viding routine health checks and at Voluntary Action Swindon to
area only. free dental, obesity and geriatric help organisations get involved
Telephone Sheila Mitchell sessions, and also puppy training. and publicise their own events.
for further details on With 10, soon to be twelve, vets To find out more, call Jaclyn
in the group working with small
873062 Oldman or Sarah Codd on 538398.
1 Westleaze, Mill Lane,
U1lestleaze at Hotel Swindon, Tel: 01793 49688 THAMES WOOD
Spacious accommodation in single and family chalets with large outdoor oho JJ
VETERINARY CLINIC
runs, designed by the Feline Advisory Bureau for minimum disease risk.
62 - 64 Purton Road,
Open for all cats, all year round
Situated close to West & North Swindon, and Old Town North West Swindon •

vErF We have started the development of the most
^o^' 9, Z VETERINARY SURGEONS
a modern clinic in Swindon with state of the art
n Simon Gower & Associates B.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.S.
D ?t veterinary facilities for our clients and their pets.
77 High Street, Purton Bath Road, Cricklade
Tel: 771869 Tel: 751698
We plan to finish by the end of the summer
Please telephone for consulting hour • All consultations by appointment
when we will continue to provide high quality
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE: TELEPHONE 771869
surgical and medical care at competitive prices
within a caring and friendly environment.
SHAW VETERINARY CENTRE
We welcome enquiries in writing to the practice
David Warnes B.V.Sc. M.R.C.V.S. manager at the above address or ring for an
Shaw Village Centre appointment to register your pet.
Ramleaze Drive, Shaw ^^V ete^^
OUR OPENING HOURS CONTINUE TO BE:
Swindon SN5 9PY Monday to Friday 9.00am - 6.30pm
Saturday 9.00ani - 11.00am
Tel: (01793) 881919
CONSULTATION BYAPPOINTMENT
Consultations by appointment 24 hour emergency service
Monday - Friday
8.30am - 7.30pm TEL: SWINDON 526780
Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm
24 HOUR EMERGENCY TREATMENT I I 1 4 q J 1 : i :l l ['i:i o]:a t.i'i;i n
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