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Support for patients with Community champions cash available
pituitary problems Lottery funds are still available to individuals and small groups of up HYDROTHERAPY
A new support group for people to five persons who want to carry out a project that will benefit both ^;9 POOL
with disorders of the pituitary the community and the individuals participating in a project. FOR DOGS
gland was launched on 22 Octo- The Millennium Innovators Scheme and the Community Champions Swimming is suitable
ber, thanks to the efforts of Pat Fund can make awards of up to £10,000 for group applications, less for for all types of dogs and
Head, 57, of Wootton Bassett. individuals. is especially helpful for
Having had a pituitary tumour For more details of how you can fund an idea for community action,
removed in 1987 and living with contact Phil Baker at Voluntary Action Swindon on 538398. the following conditions:
the consequences of her treatment Arthritis
since, she is trying to help others Spinal Injuries
with disorders of this very impor- Golden Blue to perform at Earls Court Hip/Elbow Dysplasia
tant hormone gland which con- In April The Link reported on the agility and obedience skills of Blue, and Recovery from Surgery,
trols some aspects of growth and an eight stone dog of the rare Bouvier de Flandres breed who lives Maintaining Fitness
reproductive function. with his owner, Janet Garrett in Haydon Wick. & Weight Loss
"Many people are affected by
pituitary disorders," said Pat. "The Blue continues to go of his breed to have Telephone Gill on
symptoms vary widely and all ages from strength to earned the gold award. 01 793 706224 for details
are affected. It can be very dis- strength and recently Their reward has
tressing not knowing what is hap- received the Kennel been Blue's selection
pening to your body. The group Club's Good Citizen by the Kennel Club to
aims to help people relieve some Scheme Gold Award. perform at the Discov-
of the anxieties." The test he faced com- ery Dogs Show at Worried who will look
Pat can be contacted on 853641 prised eight parts, all Earls Court on 3 and 4
or go to www.pituitary.org.uk of which he passed. "It November. Janet, ob- after your pet whilst
certainly wasn't easy," viously excited by the you're on holiday?
said Janet. "On the day prospect, explained,
Free protection for cats he was tested, the in- "This is the next two Pets At Home
In November the Swindon branch structor's dog was one of those day event after Crufts. Blue will be could be your answer
of the Cats Protection League will who failed." performing three times on each Pets At Home is a service
pay the cost of spaying female cats Blue doesn't deserve all the day." which cares for all your pets
for owners on benefit. credit. With no classes available in The Bouvier de Flandres breed (except dogs) in their own
Book an appointment with your the Swindon area, Janet had to in- is noted for strength, intelligence home anywhere in the
vet who will have forms for com- struct Blue at home, before travel- and courage. First used to drive West Swindon area only.
pletion so that he / she can reclaim ling to Oxford for the test. Not cattle in the Low Countries, these
the charges. Proof of benefit must only that, she herself had to pass a dogs later played a significant role Telephone Sheila Mitchell
be shown. £15 will also be paid demanding written test. Janet won- in the First World War, carrying for further details
towards neutering tom cats. ders if Blue might be the only one messages and pulling supply carts. on 873062

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