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Mayor calls for help at supermarket bag packs

The Mayor and Mayoress of Swin- December, and also Asda Walmart The Mayor’s charities will benefit
don Rex and Sandra Barnett need in North Swindon on 19 December. from a concert at Christ Church,
Going away and need help at bag packs in aid of their This year the Barnetts are helping Old Town on 10 December, 7.30pm.
someone special to care chosen charities at Tesco, Ocotal CALM (Swindon Cancer & Leukae- To help shoppers pack in return for
for your pets? Way and Sainsbury’s Bridgemead mia Movement), Prospect Hospice a donation, and for concert details,
Need an alternative to the which will take place from 17 to 20 and Willows Counselling Service. mail: [email protected]
kennels and cattery?
Dog walking - am/pm, lunchtimes Stagecoach talent is destined to go far
Home visits for feeding, cleaning and cuddles
Small animal boarding Passionate theatre arts performer Ethan Corfield from Middleleaze, was selected to win the Stagecoach
Insured, police checked references available Theatre Arts School Achievement of the Year Award on 10 November.
Robert Buckland MP attended
Judges were impressed by thing that we have asked of him.”
Member of Petsitters International the ceremony held in the House of Ethan’s wide portfolio which in- Ethan was delighted to win the
T: 01793 723746 Commons and congratulated the cludes television, stage and film award. “It will inspire me to go
E: [email protected] ten year old Brookfield Primary auditions, stage appearances with higher and reach my dreams.”
W: www.paw-pals.co.uk/swindon School pupil, right. Shakespeare4kidz, performing with The Stagecoach Spring term starts
Swindon Light Operatic Society in on 8 January. For details see the
Beauty and the Beast and perfor- advert on page 7.
Janet’s mances at Swindon’s Old
Puppy Town Festival and the Big
Arts Day in Lydiard Park.
Skool Sheryll Datta of Stage-
Have fun teaching your dog coach Swindon said,
good manners and behaviour Professional “Ethan joined us just
at one of our friendly classes friendly service over two years ago, with a
raw talent. He has a won-
3 Playskool for puppies for every aspect derful bright and bubbly
3 Adult beginners/improvers of your dog’s character, combined with
3 Senior Skool/advanced classes grooming needs the ability to focus, listen
3 One to one advice & training Collection & delivery service and take direction very
3 Fun agility workshops Evening and weekend well. Ethan has a natural
www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk Just appointments available talent, which he works
APDT Member (01066) 5 minutes from Ring Denise on with great enthusiasm to
Janet Garrett DipCAPBT Dip.dog.psy West Swindon 01793 327379 improve.
Tel: 01793 727158 or 07866 507633 “He aims for the high-
email: [email protected] www.hairofthedoggroomers.co.uk est standards in every-

It’s Christmas!

It’s that time of year again, out
comes the tree and lights along with
the mulled wine and chocolates.
We hope Christmas is a time for family, fun

and indulgence, and this includes
our pets. So here are some handy
you enjoy hints to keep your pets happy and
healthy during the festive season.
1. Chocolate (Cocoa) is poisonous to
a Happy dogs, the higher the cocoa content
the more dangerous it is to your pet. This is due to the
theobromine contained in chocolate which is similar to
caffeine. So ensure there are no chocolates hanging on
62 - 64 Purton Rd, and the bottom of your tree that are easy pickings!
Swindon SN2 2LZ 2. Poinsettias, this traditional Christmas
(end of Akers Way) plant, is poisonous to all animals so ensure
naughty puppies and troublesome cats keep
Healthy
Tel: 01793 526780 their distance.
Open: 3. For dogs danger also lurks in the form of
Monday to Friday raisins which can be toxic, so no Christmas
cake for dessert!
9am - 6.30pm Christmas
Saturday 9am - 12noon 4. For all you softy owners who love to cook your pets a
24 Hour Christmas dinner try to avoid onions and salt filled gravy.
Emergency 5. And most importantly ensure your pet has their
Service very own stocking.
Fill their stockings with some toys from our
www.thameswoodvets.co.uk Great Range of CHRISTMAS TOYS.

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