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Shaw residents set about the ridge
The amount of litter
along Shaw Ridge so
annoyed Shaw Resi- Grooming salons are
dents’ Association not just for poodles!
that they organised a
community litter pick Whatever shape,
on 3 March. size or hair length,
•Trained at London Grooming Academy all dogs deserve
In response to the • Bathing and clipping
appeal for volunteers • Scissoring a visit to
Hair of the Dog
in last month’s Link • Attention to ears and nails
thirty people turned • Hand stripping Collection/delivery available, or
up to clear the foot- • All breeds catered for drop your dog off in the morning
paths and bushes, fill- • Patience and kindness guaranteed and pick up in the evening
ing several dozen bin •West Swindon based 74 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, Swindon
bags with rubbish. Some of the helpers of all ages on Shaw Ridge Telephone: 01793 881572 Call Denise on 01793 608747
Mobile: 07984 564493 or 07866 507633
Easter litter pick around the lagoon
The Friends of Peatmoor Lagoon hold their annual litter pick around the
lagoon area on Easter Monday, 9 April, between 10am and 12 noon. Carole’s PETS AT HOME
Gloves and litter pickers will be provided; children must be accom-
panied by an adult. Meet at the Fisherman’s car park. There’s an Easter P E T S I T T I N G Worried who will look
egg for every child who takes part. after your pet whilst
S E R V I C E you're on holiday?
Can the scourge of litter be sorted out? 14 Waterdown Close Pets At Home
Taw Hill, Swindon
Swindon Council have a system for collecting dog mess, it’s trying could be your answer
hard to tackle graffiti, but its litter picking performance is woeful. 01793 702098 Pets At Home is a service
There are too few litter bins around and not enough staff emptying which cares for all your pets
them or picking litter up. It’s a thankless task and a complete waste of Mob: 07904 734 758 (except dogs) in their
taxpayers’ money. But without action to remove litter the community www.carolespetsitting.co.uk own home anywhere in
would become a rubbish tip. Taking the worry out of leaving the West Swindon area only
There are a few people around who take it upon themselves to clear your pets
litter close to where they live and even remove graffiti as soon as it whilst you’re away Telephone Sheila Mitchell
for further details on
appears. The Link would like to hear from them to map out which areas FRIENDLY 01793 873062 or 07710 543197
are covered. If you’re doing something for your neighbourhood, call us PROFESSIONAL email: [email protected]
on 608840 or mail: [email protected] SERVICE

It’s Hopper Month at Thameswood “Making life better

We at Thameswood Small Animal Hospital understand that you love
and care for your rabbit. But are you aware that your rabbit could for you and
be harbouring a life threatening parasite?
E-cuniculi is a micro- In addition we will also your pet” Care - always
scopic parasite that is give you a FREE Panacur
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April. www.thameswoodvets.co.uk

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