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Keep Warm Keep Well says Age Concern
The balmy weather of this Autumn was broken for a few days in early G'a^a^e s
November, reminding us that frost still occurs and that winter might
hit us anytime.
Free winter warmth information packs are now available from Age SERVICE
Concern Swindon for older residents throughout the borough. 14 Waterdown Close
They contain handy tips about keeping warm and saving money on Taw Hill, Swindon
winter fuel bills. With a free wall thermometer too, the packs are just
what you need to stay cosy. Call into Age Concern Swindon, 1 Milton • Trained at London Grooming Academy 01793 702098
Road, SN1 5JE from Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm to pick one up, or • Bathing and clipping Mob: 07904 734 758
send four 2nd class stamps to cover postage. • Scissoring
• Attention to ears and nails www.carolespetsitting.co.uk
Theft damages charity • Hand stripping Taking the worry out of leaving
Anybody not acted Age Concern Swindon suffered a • All breeds catered for your pets
• Patience and kindness guaranteed
on Farepak? break-in it could ill afford at the • West Swindon based whilst you're away
end of October. >L^
South Swindon MP Anne Snel- Around £2,000 worth of prop- Telephone: 01793 881572
grove has been working hard to erty was stolen or damaged in- Mobile: 07984 564493
ensure people who have lost their cluding a laptop computer and
savings in the Farepak scandal projector bought with a National
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will enjoy a happy Christmas. Lottery grant only months ago. ofa/)f c/kli PETS AT HOME
She suspects there are people Small amounts of cash and
who have not come forward be- stamps were stolen. Locked furni- N,) SALJT! .N y FF, Sheila Mitchell
cause they have lost only a small ture was broken open and dam- Grooming salons are would like to wish
amount of money, or do not know aged but an unsuccessful attempt not just for poodles! all her customers
what to do. was made to open a safe. a Happy Christmas &
If you have not responded to all Jo Osorio, director of Age Con- Whatever shape,
the publicity in November, call cern Swindon, said, "we are very size or hair length, a successful New Year
Anne on 615444 or mail: disappointed that a charity like all dogs deserve Pets at Home cares
annesnelgrovemp@parliament .uk ours has been attacked in this way. a visit to for pet needs
Credit Unions offer low cost We urgently need to raise funds Hair of the Dog ° (except dogs) r-=
in their homes
Collection/delivery available, or
loans to Farepak savers this winter to meet a £50,000 an- drop your dog off in the morning - in West Swindon -
Co-operative Futures, the commu- ticipated deficit in our budget." and pick up in the evening whilst their owners
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nity enterprise support agenc in Donations will be gratefully re- are away.
Oxon, Gloucestershire Swindon & ceived and organisations willing 74 Basepoint. Rivermead Drive. Swindon For details call: 01793 873062
Wiltshire has joined forces with to arrange a fundraising event to Call Denise on 01793 608747
Anne Snelgrove to ensure that help are invited to call Jo on 692166. or 07866 507633 email: [email protected]
Swindon people have access to an
emergency loan of £250 through
the town's two community Credit Photograph PC104 Pals W!
Unions. • ORTRA
It is stressed that this is a loan, Pet sitting & dog walking
3 SITS,
but repayments are calculated to
/ALOE,
what individuals are able to af-
PETS, Going away & need someone special to care for your pets?
ford. The interest rate is 12.68pc
-STYLE Looking for an alternative to the kennels and catte ry?
APR, which equates to 1pc per
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month, and interest is only paid on •'® Dog walking - am/pm, lunchtimes
the declining loan balance. ;ic Home visits for feeding, cleaning & cuddles
Anne Snelgrove has contacted
local companies such as Nation- as Overnight stays for scaredy cats!
wide and MAN asking each to of- t 't All animals cared for - large and small
fer £1,000 to underwrite the fund. Insured, police-checked, references available
For Credit Union details call Julie Member of Petsitters International
Allen on 848899. runt !
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• Older People can also contact Call 01793 770759 or email [email protected] "^ `^ HJ
Age Concern Swindon for advice Visit www.paw-pals.co.uk
on 692166. I
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Big enough to cope -
small enough to care

Abbey Meads Village Centre, Elstree Way, Swindon
Telephone: (01793) 728728

jj( 26 Aiken Road, Taw Hill, Swindon

Telephone: (01793) 725514
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24hour Emergency Service 01793 522483
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