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How can litter louts and perverse dog owners be dealt with?
Leonora Murray spent three hours She said: “I became increasingly of footpath has been litter picked for more people to do the same, but also
before Christmas filling three bags angry that Swindon Council has spent years. And I don’t understand why appeal for people not to drop litter
of rubbish in thirty yards on the a lot of money on street signage across dog owners have to hang their dog’s in the first place.”
footpath between Old Shaw Lane West Swindon, but doesn’t clean excrement from bushes and branches. The West Locality team organised
and Shaw Village Centre, and felt up street litter effectively. From the “Still, we can enjoy the stick-on several community clean ups in 2012.
compelled to contact The Link amount of beer cans, kebab boxes and signs.” If your area has become unsightly
about the state of public spaces. sweet wrappers I doubt if that stretch Shaw councillor Keith Williams and you want to do something about
said he was trying to protect the it with others, contact Gail Light:
Streetsmart budget from further cuts. [email protected]
Advertising Feature
“It’s one council service
Stay safe this winter with The Mobility Store that the majority of
The Mobility Store in Wroughton specialises in providing mobility aids, people benefit from.
specialist foot care, hearing tests, rise and recline furniture, adjustable beds, “I am aware that a lot
bathlifts and stairlifts, as well as wheelchairs and scooters for sale or hire. of individuals and also
They also provide a valuable ser- During February he is offering a groups regularly patrol
vice to people who are temporarily free walking stick ferule (the rubber areas to keep them litter
incapacitated. “If you’ve broken your tip on the end) to all stick users, with free and I welcome their
leg or something and you just need a the advert below. Also in stock are ice initiative. I’d encourage
wheelchair for a short while it can be spurs to go around the bottom of men’s Gail with volunteers
tricky to know where to get hold of and ladies’ shoes to ensure a secure grip giving Westlea Park a
one,” says proprietor Willy McIvor. on icy surfaces. tidy up in July 2012
“Hiring one from a reputable company Access is everything when you
means that you can be confident the have reduced mobility and the store Advertising Feature
wheelchair is secure.” right next to Tescos at the Ellendune Did you know that if you die without a will, you
To ensure the road-worthiness of Shopping Centre means customers
mobility scooters The Mobility Store benefit from free level parking and have no control over who inherits your wealth?
offers tuning and servicing. disabled spaces. Swindon Will writing company Foresight Wills says, if there is one thing
Safety is paramount, especially if the Wroughton is now much closer to you should do in 2013, it’s write a will.
weather turns cold and icy. Willy added: West and North Swindon since the new If you already have one get it checked will inherit what you own. If you are
“It doesn’t seem like much to people road opened via Wichelstowe. to make sure it complies with current married then your spouse’s inheritance
who can get about without mobility The Mobility Store is open Monday legislation and meets your wishes. will be limited.
aids, but for walking stick users slippery to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. See the advert Nigel Schofield, senior consultant at “If you are co-habiting your lifetime
surfaces can be a nightmare.” below for further details. Foresight Wills, said their free home partner could end up with nothing. If
visiting service has made things a lot you have children from a previous
easier for clients. “Home visits are relationship, they could end up with
popular for those who find it difficult nothing and if your spouse or partner
to get to our town centre office. People marries after your death, your children
are also a lot more relaxed at home as could receive nothing. For the sake of
well as having any relevant paper work a one hour appointment all this could
close to hand.” be avoided.”
Make life easier But Nigel is concerned that having a “Our service means that we can fit
will is not at the top of people’s agenda. in with our client, even if that means
Yet the implications of passing away an evening or weekend discussion.”
On the move without a proper will in place could As well as making the initial process
Large range of mobility aids leave big problems for those left be- much easier, Foresight Wills makes it
Mobility scooters hind. “People often say that they intend far more likely that people will keep
Hire services to write their will but can’t find the time, their wills up-to-date as they also offer
so it just sits on the ‘to do list’. a free annual review service.
Stairlifts
“However, if you don’t make a will For more details contact Nigel via
then you have no control over who the advert below.
At home
Rise and recline
furniture
Adjustable Beds

Our Services include:
Footcare • Will Writing
Cosyfeet • Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)
shoes and slippers • Advance Directives (Living Wills)
Free hearing
Footcare • Protection Against Care Home Fees
appointments health check • Pre-paid Funeral Plans
Ellendune Shopping Centre, WROUGHTON, SN4 9LN We offer fixed fees and FREE HOME VISITS if required.

01793 815083 Tel: 01793 433705
32 – 33 Commercial Road, Swindon, SN1 5NS
Next to Tesco – Free level parking www.foresightwills.com
www.thehearingandmobilitystore.co.uk Foresight Wills Ltd is an appointed representative of New Leaf Will Writers Federation Ltd. Company Registration No.7891401
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