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What to do in the summer holidays

The library is a good place to start
The summer break will soon be upon us and the inevitable question
to mums, dads and carers will be 'what can we do?' writes librarian
Pat Gould.
A trip to your local library will receive your reading planet mate-
provide lots of help and ideas. The rial. The game takes place from 20
children's area will have a good July to 14 September.
range of story books for all ages as One summer I was helping a
well as story tapes and videos. The young reader choose some story
children's non-fiction books can books. She told me "I'm seven and
provide information about hobbies three quarters and I used to read
and ideas for all kinds of activities. some of the books you've chosen
The libraries also have plenty of when I was young, but I don't read
leaflets about things to do and them now." It's nice to meet some-
places to visit in the area. one with clear ideas about their
But it's fun for children, of all reading. Happy summer holidays
ages, to share the enjoyment of and happy reading.
reading and Swindon Borough li-
braries will again be running the Story time for toddlers
Reading Game during the holidays. Tuesdays: Moredon, 2.15pm to CHARISMA
The theme for this year is the'read- 2.45pm BLINDS
ing planet' so visit your local li- Fridays: West Swindon, 10.30am
brary, sign up, join in the fun and to 11am

Has your child got something special? A rainbow of colours for
Peatmoor Community Primary School will again be running a Gifted your home this summer!
& Talented Summer School, Monday 12 August to Friday 23 August
It's free to children in years 6 to 9 from any school and will focus on Catch the rainbow at Charisma Blinds
Africa. Workshops will include drumming, dancing, textiles and print- The factory - the place for quality and value
ing, mask making and hopefully claywork. The two weeks will culmi- Manufacturers and suppliers of all types of blinds
nate in a drum performance and an exhibition on Friday 23 August. Full fitting service or cash and carry
For details and an application form, contact Terri Peacock on 887473
Factory showroom open Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5.30pm
or mail: [email protected]
Friday 9.30am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm
Summer sports weeks BSS House, Cheney Manor Ind. Est., Swindon. Tel: 01793 434584
Greendown School is planning two weeks of summer holiday activi-
ties where youngsters aged 9 to 13 years can try out new sports,
develop their skills and have fun in a safe, low cost environment.
Qualified PE teachers assisted by responsible leaders will coach
football, netball, hockey, tennis, badminton, volleyball, rounders, cricket,
athletics, orienteering, gymnastics and dance. There will also be a
separate football coaching course run by English FA qualified coaches.
Each week costs £50. Call 874224 for a booking form.

Keeping your dog healthy this summer
The warmer summer weather means that it's more important than
ever for a dog's coat to be kept in good condition writes Jo Rogers of
Paws Dog Wash and Grooming.
Professional groomers always tion of flea shampoo and flea kill-
spend a few moments carefully ing spray will treat the dog but the
examining a client's owner needs to en-
dog before treatment = - sure that the problem
to feel for any does not reoccur. The
growths, lesions, irri- same goes for ticks,
tations or lumps and a which can cause
carefully check ears Lvmes disease. There
for redness, discharge is also sarcoptic
and odour. Paws mange which is car
need to be checked for ried by foxes and can
foreignobjectsorfun- i cause hair loss, and
gal infections. be passed onto hu-
Regular brushing mans.
out is essential for Regular visits to a
many breeds of dog. professional groomer
If not done, undercoat matting can are important in helping to spot
occur which can hide skin prob- any potential health problems and
lems. changes in a dog's coat and skin.
I see a lot of dogs with flea-bite Early detection and referral to a
hypersensitivity due to an allergic vet for treatment will greatly re-
reaction to substances in flea sa- duce the seriousness of any prob-
liva, whichis injected into the dog's lem and maintain the health of a
skin when a flea bites. An applica- beloved pet.