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Toothill tunes bring community together for Nepal
Teenagers tend not to dance to ees at Toothill Community Centre everything from bingo, raffles and
classic songs such as the Lambeth for a tea dance on Thursday 28 May. music from yesteryear entertaining
Walk and the Hokey Cokey, but An afternoon of music was en- all ages.
that’s exactly what greeted attend- joyed by residents of Toothill, with Organised and run by a group
from The Prince’s Trust Inner Flame
project, the tea dance managed
to raise £56.82 for the Nepal Saturday 11 July
earthquake, with raffle prizes on Highworth Town Football Club
offer from onesies to slippers. in aid of Prospect Hospice
Gail Light, West Swindon Locali- and Highworth Junior FC
ties facilitator, said: “Afternoons Dr and The Medics to headline;
like these not only help reduce lots of local bands
isolation but the exercise improves Tickets: £12 adults; £10 16-18s; £8 11-15s;
general well-being and increases Family (2 adults, 2 children) £36.
Under 11s free
energy levels.” Sponsored by Excalibur Communications
The oldest tea dance reveller www.wrdeup.org.uk
was 99-year-old Jean Carey who
danced the afternoon away.
Following the success of this FOSSE DOGOTEL & CATTERY
event a regular music afternoon CRICKLADE ROAD, CIRENCESTER
now takes place on the last NOW OFFERS
Thursday of each month with a £2 DOGGY DAY CARE !!
entry cost and small charge for the AS WELL AS OUR USUAL FACILITIES
raffle and bingo.
Volunteers can contact Gail Light
Having a good time at Toothill Community Centre
on 01793 466223.

Wildlife campaigner keen to talk about foundation’s work
West Swindon based ambassador
for the David Shepherd Wildlife
Foundation (DSWF) Amanda Butler
is spreading knowledge about the 01285 860200
work of the foundation set up by [email protected]
the world famous artist. www.fossedogotelandcattery.co.uk
She welcomes invitations to visit
schools, community organisations Janet’s
and businesses to raise awareness
and gain financial support for Puppy
wildlife conservation. Skool
Amanda will be promoting the
work of the charity in the Brunel Have fun teaching your dog
good manners and behaviour
Centre on Saturday 18 July. at one of our friendly classes
She’s also inviting wildlife 3 Playskool class for puppies
supporters to a Really Wild Garden 3 Adult beginners/improvers
Party at her home in Peatmoor on 3 Senior Skool/advanced classes
Right, Amanda gave a talk about the wildlife foundation at Brook Field Sunday 12 July where there will 3 One to one advice & training
3 Fun agility workshops
Primary School, Shaw where she received a £100 donation be tea and cakes and an outdoor
showing of The Lion King. For a www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk
ticket mail Amanda: ambassa- APDT Member (01066)
Say hi to guide dogs [email protected] Janet Garrett DipCABT (QCF-Level 4)
Swindon Guide Dogs for the Blind will be holding stalls on: For details of her activities see Tel: 01793 727158
Facebook: DSWF supporters [email protected]
Saturday 4 July, 12noon to 6pm: Stratton Festival at Grange Leisure
Centre.
Saturday 4 July, from 10am: Swindon Fire Station Open Day at Drove Road,
Swindon.
Sunday 5 July, 10am to 4pm: Lydiard Bark Dog Show, Lydiard Park, run by
Eastcott Vets in aid of Swindon Guide Dogs Pet Boarding, Dog Day Care and shop
Best paws forward supplying Quality Food, Toys and Equipment

A sponsored dog walk in aid of Cancer Research UK takes place on Sunday
12 July, 11am, at Coate Water Country Park.
There will be a choice of routes to suit all abilities and each dog will
receive a commemorative bandana, bag of doggy treats and a certificate to
mark their achievement.
Owners will be given a free entry into a prize draw to win a pet portrait. We at Barkimber have a strong passion for the welfare and happiness of all our guests
Entry is £10 per dog. Register in advance at: www.bit.ly/LPbestpawsor or and we believe that their holiday should be at least as much fun as yours!
register on the day from 10.15am. Barkimber Pet Care, 7 Packhorse Lane, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 4HU
For details contact Sarah Blackmore-Heal on 07973 391894. Tel: 01793 771285 • E:mail: [email protected]
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