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32 The Link Magazine • July 2003
Dog show for all classes Paintings illustrate Exhibitions at the Reading group
in aid of Swindon & District RSPCA inner feelings North Swindon Library to form at West library
Sunday 6 July. Coate Water Former coal miner Frederick 1 - 31 July Paintings and ceram- With the popularity of reading
Registration 11.30am. Taylor exhibits paintings at the ics by Steve Amey groups spreading across the land,
Entry £1.50 per class West Swindon Library from 22 1 - 9 July Swindon Focus on much prompted by the BBC, staff
Opened by the Mayor at 12.15pm July to 1 August. Carers. Information on the sup- at the West Swindon library are
• Local heat for RSPCA Dog of the Now a reflexology and Reiki port provided to people who care planning to launch one on Tues-
Year competition for rescue dogs. therapist Fred calls his exhibition for others in their home. day 22 July, 7pm.
• 7differentcategoriesforallcomers From Darkness to Light. 12 - 31 July Swindon Volunteers' Anyone interested in joining is
pedigrees to cross breeds: prettiest "I am self recruitment display. Information invited to attend. Or for details,
bitch, most handsome male, trained and on volunteering opportunities call Tracey Dowling on 465554 or
waggiest tail, dog which looks like its for me, al- across the town. mail: [email protected]
owner, best veteran, junior handler. though I re-
• Agility course for any dog and ally love NN
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owner, £1 painting, it One of Fred's paintings It's fun, it's free, it's amazing
• Lots of other attractions is ninety The Reading Maze is the theme for this year's summer holiday
Call Anna on 829630 five per cent perspiration and five reading game which will be running in all Swindon libraries from 19
for an entry form per cent inspiration," said Fred. July to 13 September writes Librarian Pat Gould.
Each child will receive a special or call Rachel Douglass on 463238
folder to collect sets of stickers as or mail: rdouglass@swindon
Animal Portraits DOG & CAT they read the books they've cho- .gov.uk
sen, to progress through the maze Your library can help in many
GROOMING to receive a medal at the end. Those ways to keep the children amused
Lovingly drawn
who get to the end will be invited during the holidays with books,
in pastel or
All breeds catered for to a fun party at the end of the story-tapes and videos to enjoy as
pencil from holidays, well as ideas on hobbies and things
General health check
your favourite The reading game is great fun to make and do. You'll find lots of
photograph. Saturday and evening for all the children but the empha- information about places to visit
appointments available sis is on sharing the enjoyment of in the Swindon area and free
For a free
Collection & delivery reading so we hope that mums, internet access through the Peo-
brochure, call
service available dads, carers and siblings will want ple's Network terminals bring you
Vikki Loeber • .^ t
to get involved, information from further afield.
01793 513536 Kind, qualified staff Volunteers play a vital part in So encourage your children to
07799 605045 1 For more details and offers enrolling the children and listen- enter the Reading Maze and come
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call Jo on 01793 731829 ing to them talk about the books and see for yourself all the other
View the gallery at or 0798 4647744 they've read. To get involved con- amazing things your library has to
www.vikkiloeber.co.uk tact your library for more details offer.
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