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The summer reading challenge is underway

Youngsters looking for an interest- receive a three dimensional card don children the target of reading Link Centre.
ing way of filling their summer and incentives to aim for as they 12,000 books and there will be During August library staff and
holiday only have to join Swindon read, with a certificate and medal several stage incentives, such as volunteers will be on hand to help
Libraries Story Lab to discover for those who finish six books by 8 taking part in a story trail at Swin- children win medals for reading,
fascinating books. September. don Museum and Art Gallery, and and an interactive Story Lab website
Children who take part in the Giving the challenge an Olympic receiving vouchers for pitch and links children with top authors and
Summer Reading Challenge™ twist, organisers are setting Swin- putt, crazy golf or ice-skating at illustrators.
Taking to hill and dale for Guide Dogs in September

Puppy walker Tracey Williams down the Old Man of Coniston, fol- second puppy, said: “Until recently lines to ensure the puppy is learning
from North Swindon is getting lowed by a 12k bike ride through my main exercise was walking Isca about the world around them all
ready for a tough trek to raise Grizedale Forest, ending with a for an hour a day, but I have started the time. We attend a puppy class
money for Guide Dogs. kayak crossing of Coniston Water to take training seriously.” every week and meet a supervisor
Together with husband Ashley, - all within 10 hours. She explained that she became to test the dog so he or she meets a
John Brant and Warren Farquhar, Tracey, who is working with her a puppy walker after loosing her certain standard before moving to
the team will be hiking 10k up and sight temporar- full guide dog training.
ily a few years “It’s special when you speak to
Janet’s ago.”It’s a lovely the owner of a working dog you’ve
way to volunteer. walked; to hear them say how much
Puppy You have to fol- they love and rely on their guide
dog is very rewarding.”
low strict guide-
Skool Tracey with Isca It costs £33,000 to train a guide
Have fun teaching your dog and from left, John dog - £5,000 in the first year - all of
good manners and behaviour Brant, Ashley Wil- which has to be met by fundrais-
at one of our friendly classes liams and Warren ing. Help Tracey and her team via
3 Playskool for puppies Farquhar justgiving.com/traceys-puppies
3 Adult beginners/improvers
3 Senior Skool/advanced classes Could you do a blindfold abseil?
3 One to one advice & training Swindon Guide Dogs for the Blind is holding an abseil
3 Fun agility workshops at the County Ground on Sunday 7 October. Partici-
www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk pants who must be over 14 have the option to try it
APDT Member (01066) blindfolded or in fancy dress. The booking fee is £20
Janet Garrett DipCAPBT Dip.dog.psy and a minimum sponsorship of £80 is required. For
Tel: 01793 727158 more details contact Rachael Lee on 01793 828126
[email protected] or mail: [email protected]

New puppy or kitten?

It pays to become a member of our Pet Health Club
Join during August and get your pet’s full vaccination course
for the price of a booster, saving you up to £21
As well as this, becoming a Pet Health Club member means spreading
the cost of your pet’s routine health care in manageable monthly payments.
Our Pet Health Club includes:
10% discount off flea and worm treatments Text message reminders for worming and
10% discount off annual vaccinations vaccinations
10% discount off all retail products Quarterly newsletters with our latest special offers
10% discount off all food including Hills And new puppies can take advantage of up to three
prescription food FREE puppy socialisation classes, and our unique
Up to £40 discount on neutering Youth Club service throughout their first year.
Three free nursing clinics per year Visit our website, contact the clinic or come in and
talk to us for more information.
62-64 Purton Road Open:
Swindon SN2 2LZ Monday to Friday
9am-6.30pm
(end of Akers Way) Tel: 01793 526780 Saturday 9am-12noon
www.thameswoodvets.co.uk

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