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MOBILE Bird sanctuary reveals secrets on 21 July
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CAR There is a rare chance to discover one of Swindon’s secret wildlife spots in July when Wiltshire Wildlife
VALETING Trust opens West Swindon’s bird sanctuary within the Thames Water compound, next to Shaw Forest.
SERVICE Two conducted tours of Swin-
BROUGHT TO YOUR HOME OR WORKPLACE don Lagoons will take place on
• Interior/Exterior Valet • Cars, Caravans Thursday 21 July at 5.30pm and
and Motorhomes • Hot wash system 7pm and places have to be booked
• Odour removal • Paint protection/ in advance.
Rectifi cation • Diamondbrite/ For many years there was no
Caravanbrite application • Steam cleaning public access to the site and the
• Fully insured and highly trained ponds next to the River Ray Park-
For quotation call Freephone way became an untouched wildlife
0800 0834 683 site within a mile of Swindon town
centre.
Quote ADV.1 for 10% discount Over the last year with a £70,000
www.autovaletdirectswindon.co.uk grant from Thames Water, Wiltshire
[email protected] Wildlife Trust volunteers have im-
proved footpaths and built screens
Neil Pullen at Swindon Lagoons in 2010
FIAT & ALFA ROMEO and hides overlooking some of To register for the open evening
the twenty ponds at the unused guided tours on 21 July, call Neil on
northern end of the sewage works 814768 or mail: neilp@wiltshirewil-
All cars welcome to create more opportunities for the dlife.org
cam belt replacement public to appreciate the wildlife in To experience the changing bird
engine & gearbox repairs & the middle of the urban landscape. population as the seasons change,
further open evenings are planned
Trust reserves offi cer Neil Pul-
rebuilds len, said the area has fascinating for 8, 10 and 22 September.
electrical fault code reading surprises for visitors. “Because the Early morning visits at 8.30am
MOT repairs site has been relatively untouched will take place on 24 September,
vehicle sales it has become a haven for birds and 8 October, 12 November and 10
servicing to light commercials Open 8.30am - 5.30pm wildlife. Our aim is not to overly December.
disturb this character so visits have
Contact Neil to arrange a group
Call for friendly advice, reliable service & quotes. All major credit & debit cards to be limited to guided tours and visit at other times or to become a
OPTIMA MOTORS 39A Station Road, occasional open days. At differ- WWT volunteer.
Access to Swindon Lagoons is via
ent times of the year you’ll see a
Tel: (01793) 840667 Wootton Bassett range of wading birds, kingfi shers, a gate on the River Ray Parkway
banded demoiselle damselfl ies and cycle route that runs north from
Daubenton’s bats. Bridgemead Employment Area,
“Swindon Lagoons is a jewel past Shaw Forest.
set in the midst of the town. Even Cycling or walking is the best
with all the physical development it form of transport. The closest
shows how a healthy ecosystem at- parking is Shaw Forest car park
tractive to both wildlife and people off Mead Way, Barnfi eld Road or
can be created - it’s something to Westmead Drive.
celebrate.” www.wiltshirewildlife.org

MOBILE CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS

Engine diagnostics Electrical work
MoTs arranged (no re-test fee)
For a reliable local service with over 30 years experience
(No VAT to pay)
CALL GRAHAM ON (01793) 873045 or 07867 556350

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