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Tour finale team exceeds fundraising target We are looking for
Guide dog puppy to be called Froomy in honour of centenary champion players to join us for
the 2013/2014 season.
A team of 18 Swindon cyclists ing of cyclists. February Link. Les added: “It’s been a Under 7s (Year 2 next
from the Les Slinn gym who rode “It was great to ride through French pleasure to help Swindon Guide Dogs term). Call Steve Young
from London to Paris returned villages and quite sobering going past and the chairman Alan Fletcher. We 07584 137620
triumphant knowing they raised war cemeteries and museums. would like to say a big thank you to U8 (Year 3 next term) - Peter Coleman
more than the £5,000 target they set “When we arrived in Paris it was all our sponsors and people who have 07534 081550
U10 x 2 (Year 5 next term) -
themselves to pay for the first year of brilliant that we could cycle the actual donated to help change someone’s life Stuart Wykham-Martin 07917 696740
training of a guide dog puppy. Tour De France course around the for the better.” U11 x 2 (Year 6 next term) - Greg
Swindon Guide Dogs rely solely Wilmot 07880 557243
upon donations to help visually U14 (Year 9 next term) - Mark Horan
impaired people get back their mo- 07966 099207
bility, freedom, independence and Training is on Saturdays 9am to 10am,
confidence. at Kingsdown School, Swindon. Come
along or call the relevant person above.
Mayor of Swindon's
Charity Fun Day Janet’s
31 August, 11am to 4pm Puppy
Swindon Rugby Club New Pavilion,
Greenbridge Road, SN3 3LA Skool
Rugby games: seniors, vets, minis, Have fun teaching your dog
The Les Slinn team take a well-earned breather en route to Paris juniors, ladies, community tag, bar- good manners and behaviour
The four day cycling trip between Champs Elysee which was a great way becue, bar, music, cream teas, cakes at one of our friendly classes
the two capitals culminated in seeing to finish our trip knowing that – just face painting, inflatables, pony rides 3 Playskool class for puppies
the centenary finale of the Tour de three hours later – Chris Froome Proceeds to the mayor’s charities 3 Adult beginners/improvers
France with a British rider winner would be thundering around the same 3 Senior Skool/advanced classes
3 One to one advice & training
the race for the second year running. course on his winning lap.” Weekend to celebrate 3 Fun agility workshops
“The icing on the cake after an Froome’s victory meant the team Royal Wootton Bassett rugby club will www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk
absolutely brilliant trip was that the didn’t have to think too hard to come be launching its new clubhouse and APDT Member (01066)
total amount raised will be nearer up with a name for the guide dog floodlights with a three day celebra- Janet Garrett DipCAPBT Dip.dog.psy
£6,000,” said Les. “Everyone enjoyed puppy when he begins his training. tion: 6, 7 & 8 September. See the advert Tel: 01793 727158
the experience, even though it was “We all took a vote and have named on page 33. [email protected]
280 miles – roughly 70 miles of the puppy Froomy,” said Les, who is
undulating terrain each day. hoping the team will eventually get to
“Cycling through London was the meet the guide dog in training. Thameswood Vets
hardest and most dangerous part. The Slinn crew selected Swindon
When we got to France the drivers Guide Dogs after they put out an Making Life Better
seemed to be more aware and welcom- appeal for charity nominations in the
Quiz night 4Joy
Alan Fletcher, chair of Swindon Guide Dogs, has set out to raise a massive
£20,000 to train four puppies as working dogs in memory of his beloved Becoming a
guide dog Joy who died suddenly in May.
He has organised a quiz night at the Village Inn, Liddington, on Monday Very Important Pet
7 October, and is inviting teams of four to enter. They are asked to arrive at
7pm for a prompt start at 7.30pm. means
To register call Kaye on 01793 485869 or mail: [email protected]
to register a team and ask for a menu if you would like to enjoy a meal before you join a practice that has been
or after the quiz. trusted for generations,
Alan can be contacted about other fundraising ideas on 01793 827589 or: where you’ll always see a
[email protected]
Find out more about Alan’s 4pups4joy appeal at: www.4Joy.co.uk familiar friendly face and
your pet will receive the
Free bike maintenance classes highest level of care
Swindon Travel Choices runs free cycle maintenance courses to get more and expertise,
people cycling and reduce congestion on our roads. while saving money on all
They cover basic maintenance, lubricating, repairing punctures, adjust- your pet’s routine treatment.
ing brakes, adjusting gears and checking the chain, changing brake pads
and cables.
Open:
Upcoming dates are: 7 September: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm – Monday to Friday 62-64 Purton Road
Roughmoor Social Hall, Swinley Drive, Peatmoor; 14 September: 9am to 9am-6.30pm Swindon SN2 2LZ
4pm – Broad Green Centre; 21 September: 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm Saturday (end of Akers Way)
– Park South; 28 September: 9am to 4pm – Roughmoor. 9am-12noon Tel: 01793 526780
To book a place, mail: [email protected]. www.thameswoodvets.co.uk
See page 55 for details on travelling around the town without using a car.
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