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                      New look at Cutting Zone                         Natural inspiration to do good
             If you want to get ahead of the crowds, November is the ideal time you want to get ahead of the crowds, November is the ideal time
             If                                                           things in your community
             to sort out your Christmas hair style, says Jenna Finch, owner of The
             to sort out your Christmas hair style, says Jenna Finch, owner of The
             Cutting Zone on Rodbourne Road.                       There are some truly amazing sights on the BBC series The Nature Of
                                                                   Britain presented by Alan Titchmarsh which started in October.
                                        decor  and  the  warm  welcoming
              Even  better,  salon  customers  decor  and  the  warm  welcoming
                                        atmosphere.  No  doubt  this  also
             can take advantage of cheap park-  atmosphere.  No  doubt  this  also   Every week local projects involving volunteers are featured at the end
                                        comes  from  the  camaraderie  be-
             ing  at  the  nearby  Outlet  Village  comes  from  the  camaraderie  be-  of the programme. On 24 October, Swindon appeared in a short fi lm with
                                        tween  Jenna  and  stylists  Hayley
             to combine a hair cut with some  tween  Jenna  and  stylists  Hayley   the Wilts and Berks Canal and the RSPB bird sanctuary at the Thames
             retail therapy.            and Katrina.               Water Barnfi eld Road sewage treatment works receiving attention.
                                          “The girls I work with are fan-
              Jenna  has  been  running  the   “The girls I work with are fan-  But there are dozens of other opportunities to participate in improv-
                                        tastic,” said Jenna. “Since everyone
             salon for two years but says that a  tastic,” said Jenna. “Since everyone   ing  the  environment  in  and  around  the  town,  open  to  all  ages  and
             refurbishment in June was a turn-  has got used to the idea that there   interests.
                                        has got used to the idea that there
                                        are three young stylists here we’ve
             ing  point  when  she  was  fi nally  are three young stylists here we’ve   Two good places to fi nd out how to contribute your time and interest is
             able to stamp her own identity on  seen a range of new customers, from   the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, call Neil Pullen at the trust offi ce on 526228
                                        seen a range of new customers, from
             the place.                 young  children  upwards.  I  love   or mail: [email protected] or call the Swindon Council Ranger
                                        young  children  upwards.  I  love
              Customers  have  been  compli-  hairdressing and I wouldn’t change   Service at Coate Water on 490150.
                                        hairdressing and I wouldn’t change
             mentary  about  the  new  yellow  my job for the world.”
             mentary  about  the  new  yellow  my job for the world.”
                                                                         And here are two projects needing volunteers:
                                                                   Haydon woodland rejuvenation underway
                KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • BEDROOMS                    Haydon Wick residents, Haydon   There will be a barbecue at the
                QUALITY AT AFFORDABLE PRICES                       Wick Parish Council and Wiltshire  parish council offi ces for all taking
                                                                   Wildlife Trust have teamed up on a  part, and a chance to see the plans
               ■  Free home consultation and computer aided design  long term project to bring wildlife  of the copse. Turn up or call 722446
                                                                   and interest back to Blubell Copse  for details.
               ■  Kitchens to suit every budget                    on Westfi eld Way.
               ■  Bathrooms traditional and modern                   Neil Pullen from the wildlife trust
               ■  Stylish and contemporary bedrooms                presented an ecological assessment
                                                                   of the woodland and a long term
               ■  Supply only or full installation service available  management plan at a public meet-
                   Showroom at:                  Open:             ing at the end of September.
                   39 BSS House         Tuesday to Friday 10am-4pm   Now volunteer working groups
               Cheney Manor Ind. Estate    Saturday 10am-2pm       will be carrying out projects during
                                            or by appointment      the  year  to  improve  the  ancient
                                       For free quotation call David   woodland for bugs, birds, mammals
                                                                   and people.
                                        or Wendy on 01793 644600     On Saturday 3 November, 10am
                                                                   to 2pm, volunteers will be clearing
                                                                   the copse, making bird feeders and
             THE COMPLETE CURTAIN SERVICE                          building a bridge. Meet at the un-  Peatmoor Community Woodland group
                                                                   derpass next to Windfl ower Road,  member Andy Tucker demonstrating
                                                                   opposite Morrisons.         how to coppice
                CURTAINS TO SATISFY EVERY REQUIREMENT              Cut a tree down in Peatmoor
              •  Free estimating, design and advice                It’s OK to to cut some trees; they provide useful products and will
              •  Home visits by  appointment                       regrow more strongly than before.
              •  Make-up and fi tting service                         The Peatmoor Community Woodland Group meets on the fi rst
                                                                   Sunday of the month, 10am to 1pm, and welcomes more help in
                                                                   coppicing hazel, ash and alder by hand to encourage new growth
                        AND BLINDS OF ALL KINDS                    and wildlife diversity.
                        •Wooden •Venetian •New linen •Roman          Full training and supervision is provided and children can take part
                        •Verticals •Roller •New Eastern materials  if with an adult. The area is not suitable for wheelchairs and there are
                                                                   no toilets on site. The group is also organising hedge laying days over
                                                                   the winter.
              FREE PARKING OUTSIDE THE SHOWROOM at 252 CRICKLADE RD   For details of the woodland group and directions to the copse, call
                     or call Tracey or Amanda on 01793 611051      Roger Ogle on 608840 or mail: [email protected]


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