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Site for local supporters against Driving for guide

Asiatic moonbear farming dog support
Sighted and visually impaired peo-
Swindon supporters of Animals Asia can now keep in touch with ple are being invited to take part in
local information and fundraising events at a web site with links to a Blind Drive on 6 June at Kemble
Professional the main charity’s web site which has regular updates on the work to Airfield to raise money for Swindon
friendly service rescue moonbears from bile farms in China and Vietnam. Guide Dogs.
for every aspect Sarah Chilvers, from Peatmoor, feature local events ourselves rather Details are being finalised but
of your dog’s founder of Animals Asia Swindon than having to go through Animals registration of drivers is now tak-
grooming needs with her husband Dave, has been Asia in Hong Kong.” ing place.
Collection & delivery service helped by her father Hugh Young Details about the work to save If you can help raise funds by
Evening and weekend to get the site up and running. moonbears from barbaric treatment getting your family, friends and work
Just appointments available “At 69 years old he’s a completely and information on how you can colleagues to sponsor you to take
5 minutes from Ring Denise on self-taught silver surfer and he’s help the local support group can to the track, call Alan Fletcher on
West Swindon 01793 327379 done a brilliant job,” said Sarah. “It be found at: 827589 or mail: shiralan@fletcas.
or 07866 507633 makes it so much easier for us to www.animalsasia-swindon.co.uk freeserve.co.uk
www.hairofthedoggroomers.co.uk
Get the buzz from being a bee supporter
Janet’s
Puppy As national concern continues over the decline of bees - a practical worry as a third of the food we eat is
grown thanks to the humble bee - membership of the Swindon Beekeepers Association (SBA) has doubled
Skool to eight people in the last three years.
SBA officer Ross Gregory said, edly due to the amount of publicity which can become quite addictive.
Have fun teaching your dog “this growth of interest is undoubt- the honeybee problem has been Before getting a colony we encour-
good manners and behaviour
at one of our friendly classes getting. Some national media have age newcomers to do a beekeeping
course with hands-on experience.”
implied hives can be kept in gar-
3 Playskool for puppies For cat owners dens, but we discourage this unless Outdoor classes take place in the
3 Adult beginners/improvers on benefits your garden and your neighbours' summer, which include regular api-
3 Senior Skool/advanced classes Swindon Cats Protection are of- gardens are the size of tennis courts. ary sessions, giving new beekeepers
3 One to one advice & training fering free neutering for male and “Beekeeping is not simply keep- an opportunity to handle bees, learn
3 Fun agility workshops female cats over 5 months old to ing a hive at the bottom of the what they should be looking for and
www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk owners on benefits in March. garden in the summer. It’s a com- what decisions to make.
APDT Member (01066) For a list of participating vets mitment to routine and regular There are also one-day Introduc-
Janet Garrett DipCAPBT Dip.dog.psy call 644536. activities, especially from March tion to Beekeeping courses in April
Tel: 01793 727158 www.swindon.cats.org.uk to September. and May. For details, see:
email: [email protected] “Beekeeping is a satisfying hobby www.wiltshirebeekeepers.org.uk

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