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Kathy Hobson, secretary of the Swindon and District Beekeepers’ As- Cheney Manor, Swindon
sociation, from Abbey Meads, writes 01793 526691
A few years ago I read several articles about the shortage of honey Open 7 days a week
bees and thought that bee keeping was something I would like to do.
First I went to see bees kept by and the more I learn the more fasci- SPECIAL
my friend’s father to find out how nated I become. I would encourage OFFERS
I felt when faced with a hive full anyone who might be interested in Quality TGB garden
of them, and if I was comfortable taking up beekeeping as a hobby, or buildings for any situation
wearing the veil. I was hooked and would like to know more to come
signed up to the introductory course to an introductory day on 7 July, 11 Bespoke sizes available
with the local bee club. August or 15 September.
By the end of August last year Alternatively meet members of Base laying
I had five hives on the go which I the Swindon and District Beekeep- & installation
visit every 7 to 10 days during the ers’ Association at the next TWIGS available
season, learning on the job. Hav- open day - see details on page 36.
ing completed a basic beekeeping If you are unable to visit us, call www.conservatorycentres.co.uk
course I hope to take my basic me on 01793 861600 or see: www.
exam soon. wiltshirebeekeepers.org.uk, follow
Bees are amazing little creatures the link to the Swindon Branch
KITCHEN MAKEOVER
Petition to make guide dog food VAT exempt Are your kitchen cabinets OK but the door and drawer
fronts are looking a little tired?
Isn’t it strange that there is no VAT on food for working greyhounds,
but the full rate is charged on food for working assistance dogs? asks Why not consider replacing them? With a new worktop to match,
Alan Fletcher, chair of Swindon Guide Dogs. you could achieve the look of a new stylish kitchen, saving you time,
At present Guide Dogs pays £300,000 to HM Treasury every year and money and a lot of upheaval.
the charity is calling on supporters to help get this anomaly sorted out. • Complete made to measure
The sum of money would further help the mobility of visually impaired kitchens and bedrooms also
and blind people. For example it would pay for the first year’s training available.
of sixty guide dog puppies every year. • Many superb styles and finishes
Help us by writing a letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer George to choose from.
Osborne via http://bit.ly/z3QU41. You can also sign an epetition on the
government website at: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/27195. Call Peter Galbraith on
For more information or to receive a petition form contact Alan Fletcher 01793 741234
of Swindon Guide Dogs: mail at [email protected] or call www.petergalbraith.co.uk
01793 827589.

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