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for as 74 Pet Vaccines Dogs and cats are just as prone as humans to picking up viruses, albeit different ones to us! This means that vaccinations and boosters are essential part of caring for your pet. For Cats Core vaccinations include one for feline parvovirus and others to prevent cat flu. As with people, flu can spread rapidly and has many different strains, which means that it will never be completely wiped out. A cat flu vaccine – given from around eight weeks of age – will boost immunity. A booster vaccine should be given a year later. For Dogs There are many diseases that dogs should be vaccinated against. However, most vaccines are combined, and the schedule starts when the puppy is about six weeks old. As an adult a Lyme disease jab should be given once a year, particularly if you walk in grassy or woodland areas. Will This Hurt? Pets are generally given an injection underneath the skin at the scruff of the neck. Dogs’ kennel cough vaccine is usually administered as a nasal spray, however. The single-use disposable needle is very sharp and shouldn’t trouble your dog or cat too much. Don’t Forget! Make a note in your diary to get these shots done regularly. It’s part of the cost of owning a pet and of course prevention is so much better – and cheaper – than cure. Diploma Qualified by Diane Tel: 01695 624 098 Mob: 07442 015 490 Email: OrrellPoochParlour@gmail.com Facebook: Orrell Pooch Parlour Design & Print • Earwax Removal • FREE Hearing Tests • Hearing Aids & Repairs • FREE 1 Week Hearing Aid Trial Drop in or contact Darren on: 01942 215 391 8-10 Gathurst Road, O re l, WN5 8QH www.wiganhearing.co.uk 10% off Presen Flyers, postcards, brochures and distribution service. Put your hearing first with Ask us about our wide range of hearing aids this voucher for 10% OFF your next hearing test or earwax removal. Contact us today for further information. Terms and conditions a ply <strong>Local</strong><strong>Life</strong> rural Vi lage NUrSErY A l staff paediatric & first aid QUALIFIED oPEN Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM FUNDED PLACES Available for 2/3/4 year olds £37.50 per day LANgUAgE & SPortS LESSoNS pre-schoolers Large outdoor PLAY ArEA rated by oFStED oUtStANDINg We cater for CHILDrEN 3 months - 4 years NEWLY rEFUrBISHED in 2019 Ca l Sarah on 01744 886166 for more information or admin@cranknursery.net www.cranknursery.co.uk For more information Call 01695 627 999 Little Acorns Nursery QUALITY CHILDCARE YOU CAN TRUST! Open Mon-Fri: 8am ti l 5.30pm term time We operate a booking system for the holidays which saves you money We deliver 30 hours free entitlement £29 for a fu l day Flexible sessions available We take children from 2 years old Li tle Acorns Nursery is situated in a beautiful woodland se ting. It is a safe and vibrant place for your child to gain lots of wonderful educational experiences. We are big on the great outdoors & being down in the forest which is good for your child’s health and we l-being Little Acorns Nursery A l Saints’ Primary School | Finch Lane | Appley Bridge | WN6 9DT 01257 252647 www.li tleacorns-daynursery.com www.locallife247.co.uk Modern, Reward Based Dog Training Puppy Training Classes Adult Dog Training Classes Private 1-2-1 Lessons Please call on: 07749 954161 Or email at: myles@harrisonspositivedogtraining.co.uk www.harrisonspositivedogtraining.co.uk
75 UK Drive: Hybrid power keeps the Petrol Fiat 500 going a little longer Charming it may be, but Ted Welford finds the Fiat 500’s age has now got the better of it. What is it? As recognisable and as loved as a Mini or Land Rover Defender, the 500 was Fiat’s icon throughout a big part of the twentieth century until 1975, followed by a revival of the model in 2007. That reincarnation was a hit and Fiat still sells 400,000 of these city cars every year, despite a multitude of rivals. What’s new? This year saw the introduction of a new electric 500. It looks similar to the petrol car but is rather different underneath, and should be yet another hit as it’ll be one of the cheapest EVs around thanks to a sub-£20,000 starting price. There is also Fiat’s new 500 Hybrid. It’s not a full hybrid, but rather a petrol engine with a small electric motor, battery and belt-integrated starter-generator that improves efficiency and aims to allow for a smoother drive. So does it succeed? What’s under the bonnet? If you want a manual 500, the only option is this new mildhybrid petrol, with automatic models using the 1.2-litre unit that Fiat has been using for years. With just 69bhp, 0-60mph takes 13.6 seconds, but around town it’s more than up to the task. A six-speed manual gearbox is also a pleasant surprise for a car of this size. The mild-hybrid system is also noticeable with the regenerative braking when you take your foot off the accelerator, though the engine can ‘switch off’ while coasting in order to improve fuel economy. What’s it like to drive? It’s in urban areas where the Fiat excels. It bucks the trend of city cars growing in size, as at 3.5m-long it remains tiny and an absolute doddle to park, helped by great visibility. The steering is also brilliantly light, and even gets a ‘City’ mode to make it even lighter. But elsewhere the 500 shows both its age and its flaws. The ride quality is poor while the driving position leaves a lot to be desired – you feel like you sit on the car, rather than in it. Refinement is also poor, even by city-car standards. Next to rivals like the Volkswagen Up!, it’s well behind the pace. How does it look? It’s likely buyers choose the Fiat 500 because of the way it looks. And with its scope for personalisation, bubblelike shape and cool retro-inspired design, it offers bags of charm and appeal in this respect. A range of trim and liveries add to the appeal. It’s more impressive just how fresh the 500 looks considering it’s been around since 2007 in its current guise – the only real design changes in that time being
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