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34 The Link Magazine • April 2000
Dog owners are falling foul of law Senior singers look for
new members
Residents living on St Andrews Ridge are calling on dog owners to clear up mess to protect
children from heath risks. A group of senior citizens known as the Car-
A fixed penalty of £1,000 is not acting as a A Swindon Council spokesman said a dog ousel Singers are looking for new members.
deterrent to dog owners who continually al- warden is now patrolling the area, but the They entertain in retirement and nursing
low their animals to foul footpaths and grass parish council has responsibility to fund dog homes, church and chapel clubs, Silver Threads
verges next to children's play areas. Since a bins. A spokesperson for Blunsdon parish meetings and sheltered accommodation.
dog fouling law came into force in 1996 no- council acknowledged that residents have A pianist who enjoys easy listening music,
body in the Swindon area has ever been pros- made them aware that there is a problem and can keep in time and play the melody is needed.
ecuted. they are currently liaising with Swindon on the This is a paid position and all performances are
Local mum, Sarah Hook said, "I am fed up best way to help. Haydon Wick Parish Council in the daytime. Singers, both male and female
with my children walking in the stuff. Dog has provided signs across the parish and will are also required.
bins are needed; if owners fail to use them they follow up complaints about specific incidents, For details about this easy-going group call
should be fined." if witnessed, with Swindon Council. Beryl on 487542.

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