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Dot’s message has wings

01/07/200927/02/2013Mort SmithComment(0)

Two weeks ago, I wrote about Dot Beeson, the lovely lady who runs the Swan Sanctuary in Felix Lane, Shepperton and told the story of how she first became involved with helping injured birds and other wildlife.

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Dot’s a saviour for swans

08/06/200926/02/2013Mort SmithComment(0)

I’ve met a host of lovely people whilst writing this column but probably none as charming and dedicated to her cause as Dot Beeson, the woman behind the Swan Sanctuary based in Felix Lane, Shepperton.

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These columns appeared in the Surrey Herald.

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