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              Bradon develops international contact

            Over 580 schools across Britain received the International School Award   Pets At Home
            at the beginning of October, including Bradon Forest, Purton, which   Worried who will look
            has seen staff working in schools in Peru and Ghana and a wide range   after your pet whilst
            of curriculum based projects.                             you’re on holiday?
              International schools’ coordina-                           Pets At Home                       Professional
             tor Julie Hunter received the award                     could be your answer       friendly service
             from broadcaster George Alagiah,                                                   in a large modern
             right.  She  said,  “the  ceremony  in                   Pets At Home is a service                                         salon for every
             London was full of inspiration for                        which cares for all your   aspect of your dog’s
             all the delegates, including a speech                    pets (except dogs) in their                    grooming needs
                                                                       own home anywhere in
             from  the  first  school  in  India  to                                              Collection & delivery service
             receive the award.                                      the West Swindon area only  Appointments not always necessary
              “Receiving  this  award  is  the                       Telephone Sheila Mitchell                                                    Ring Denise on 01793 608747
             culmination  of  three  years’  work                       for further details on                or 07866 507633
             by our entire staff and marks the                            01793 873062          www.hairofthedoggroomers.co.uk
             beginning  of  phase  two.  In  the                    email: sm4hannahlightfoot@talktalk.net  74 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, Swindon
             next three years we hope to host
             teachers  from  our  partner  school   “Our pupils are already raising
             in Ghana, work with a Comenius  money for more projects in Ghana
             teaching assistant from Poland and  by  making  and  selling  African   “Making life better
             the French Embassy have asked us  jewellery  -  the  perfect  Christmas
                                                                     for you and
             to host a French teacher too.   present.”
                  Back to school for doggy pupils                    your pet”                      Care - always

             Former pupils showed that they had staying power during an open day          Communication - we listen
             at Janet’s Puppy Skool in Haydon Wick which raised £375 for Climb:
             Children Living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases                      Compassion - for you and your pet
              All  sorts  of  doggy  activities  each other because they have been
             were on offer including a scurry,  taught to behave that way in class,”   Cost - good value, great offers
             an  obstacle  course  and  a  canine  said  Janet  Garrett.  “The  dogs  all
             version of musical bumps testing  behaved beautifully as they were   Continuity - of care throughout your pet’s life
             who could respond to the sit com-  put through their paces. The huge
             mand the fastest.  The day ended  round  of  applause  at  the  end  of   Convenience - a clinic near you
             with an obedience display of dogs  the  demonstration  delighted  the
             taking part in a mass stay.  owners and their dogs.”      Car parking - plenty!
              “There must have been at least
             40 dogs in the ring together, either   Janet’s          Thameswood
             sitting or lying on the grass in close
             proximity but without disturbing   Puppy Skool            Veterinary

                                            Have some fun teaching         Clinic
                                          your dog good manners and
                                            behaviour at one of our
                                               friendly classes             62 - 64 Purton Rd
                                         3  Playskool for puppies           Swindon SN2 2LZ
                                         3  Adult beginners/improvers        (end of Akers Way)
                                         3  Senior Skool/advanced Classes                      Firework
                                         3  One to one advice & training        Tel: 01793 526780  phobia
                                         3  Fun Agility Workshops                                advice
                                           www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk       Open: Mon to Fri,    Call today
                                             for December course details
                                          Janet Garrett Dip.dog.psy MIACE MOC MSFTR  24 Hour Emergency Service. Tel: 01793 526780
                                           Tel: 01793 727158
                                             Janet.garrett@virgin.net          www.thameswoodvets.co.uk




























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