P148 Teletext 148 Jan03 23:25:18 ———————————————————————————— THE COLD CAN KILL Christmas wouldnWt "j Christmas without white jrosty mornings and crisp, icy !ir, especially when you return to a nice warm home. But spare a thought jot the wildlife left outwjdj. (hew time of year can bj perilously Pard on many animals tr{eng to find eood and uhjlter. To see what we can do to help, Club consulted !njmal charit{ the RSPCA jot their wjasooal tips^ ——————————————————————————————————1/5—— by Adam Howorth - Letters to: PE. PALS, PO BOX 615, : SOUTHAMPTON S#15 5TT^ Fun&Games Bamboozle Stuff GreenP148 Teletext 148 Jan03 23:11:20 ———————————————————————————— THE COLD CAN KITS (hj erosty ground makes it especially h!rd jot "irds to jind jood. The RSPCA says wk can help bz leaving out titbits such as chjewj, pastry, breadcrumbs and the tasty jar jrom "acon and chops. Larger birds such as gjewj and ducks can bj fed finjl{-chopped greens, moist "town bread and uoakjd corn. Birds also need plenty of water to drink and bathe in, so keep bird "aths clean and well utockjd. ——————————————————————————————————u/5—— Seasooal Zinjy gu"bins 142 NOW IT'S EVEN EAR+ER TO FIND LOVE: TELETEXT DATING ITV p390 Fun&Games Bamboozle Stuff GreenP148 Teletext 148 Jan03 23:10:53 ———————————————————————————— THE COLD CAN KILL Ic{ ponds m!z look cool, "ut they are p!rticularl{ hazardous to jish and Pibjrnating jrogs, dui to toxic gases that build up under the surface. To melt the ice, place a hot saucepan of water on the surface. Do not pour boiling water on the ice or smash it with a hammer as this can kill jish. Rjmjmbjr also to keep dogs away from icy ponds that they could jall through. ubz tie RSPCA. ——————————————————————————————————3/5—— Plenty of potential mates to jind 147 ] D+GI FU# A#D GA#ES p480 Fun&Games Bamboozle Stuff GreenP148 Teletext 148 Jan03 23:17:52 ———————————————————————————— THE COLD CAN KILL At this tioj of year, check your pjtwW paws for compacted ice which can bj vjr{ painful. (hj RSPCA reminds us that pets living outwjjj, such as gujnja pegs and ra""its, need more bjddjng and should bj Kept in a uhjd or garage for warmth. Ponjew and horwjw must have accews to uhjlter and irish water at all times. It'u also a good idea to make sure they Pave extra jood and blankets. ——————————————————————————————————4/5—— Seasooal Zinjy gu"bins 142 ] GO AND GET QUIZZED p252 Fun&Games B!mboozli +ruff GreenP148 Teletext 148 Jan03 23:32:50 ———————————————————————————— THE COLD CAN KILL Many of us like to go away over the fewtivj period, but the RSPA points out this can "j vjr{ utrewsful for pjtw used to our company^ A good way to comfort them is to place them with a reputable kjnnjl or carter{^ Your vet can advjsj on this. A short]term alternative is to ask a friend, relative or neighbour to look after your jurry pal. This way they enjo{ a familiar jace in your absence. ——————————————————————————————————5/5—— On the Web: www.rspca.org ] WHAT'+ ON THE TELLY p110 ITV Fun&Games Bamboozle Stuff Green