Change of e-mail address
I WOULD like to inform Show Managers, etc., that with immediate effect, my new email address is chris179@fsmail.net
If you have sent anything to my old email address recently, please re-send to the the new one. Thank you.
Chris Bamford, LH Judge
Coach travel to the National
ONCE again Michael and I are hoping to take a coach down to the National Cat Club Show from the Midlands region.
Unfortunately we have had a few regular travellers drop out this year due to other commitments, and so in order to make the coach viable, we need to attract fellow cat lovers to join our party.
We start out from Stoke on Trent with pick-ups en-route at Selly Oak and Hopwood Services.
Most people use the journey down to London as an opportunity to get some sleep, so feel free to bring a pillow with you, however, we enjoy some festive fun on the return journey with a mobile pre-Christmas party! All cats travel safely on the seat alongside their owners and the coach is equipped with seat belts and toilet. The coach drops us off outside the show hall and is always waiting close by at the close of the day, so there is no need to worry about any additional travel.
The cost of the trip is dependent upon how many people book, as we simply split the cost of the coach hire amongst everyone.
In the past we have had a really enjoyable day out and travelling in such a stress free way, with fellow cat lovers, adds to the fun. Even if you are not exhibiting your cat this year, please feel free to join us.
If you would like further details, or want to book a seat, then please get in touch in one of the following ways: Telephone 01782 740276, mobile 07931 758334, or email
Lizzie@apelovmyi.co.uk
Elizabeth and Michael Shenton, Apelovmyi Abyssinians
Lift to the National required
IS anyone running a coach to the National that will be picking up on the M4.
We have used it a few years ago but can’t remember who to contact.
If anyone has any information, I would be very grateful if you could e-mail me - mary@marlynaveve4cats.fsnet.co.uk or phone me on 01453 826130.
Mary Tilling
Hidden dangers of ‘igloo cat beds’
ONE of my kittens, aged ten weeks, had a nasty freak accident very recently with, of all things, a cat bed!
The bed was the type with a base made of black cotton material upon which a removable cushion sits. This type of bed is commonly available from pet shops and at shows. The cotton material isn’t very strong and I had failed to notice a small hole in it.
The kitten must have pushed her hind paw through the hole. I imagine her leg was stuck through the hole and she panicked and dashed off dragging the bed around the floor - from the state of the kitten room.
I had been out, but came in to the sound of loud screams from the kitten room and found the poor kitten lying on the floor with the bed on top of her leg. The bed had twisted round so the hole in the fabric had become a tourniquet around her hock and her leg was very swollen and painful.
I was worried that she had seriously injured it, but after a dose of an anti-inflammatory drug, the swelling subsided in about 12 hours, and she is fine again now, but I would advise everybody using these beds to check them regularly and discard if holes develop in the base.
My kitten went through a painful and frightening experience, and if I had not found her in time, the obstruction to the circulation could have resulted in serious, permanent damage or even loss of her leg.
Sue Moreland
Coach to the National
WE are running coach to the National Cat Club Show on 10 December 2005, from Spalding and Peterborough district, via the A1, with various pick-up points on the way.
If you are interested, please telephone Wendy on 01780 410877.
W. H. McSloy (Mrs)
obituary
Barrie Scarisbrick
THE Officers and Committee of The Seal & Blue Point Birman Cat Club were saddened to hear that Barrie had passed away on 3 October.
Barrie had sat on the Committee of the Club for several years and finally resigned due to ill health. He had been a great supporter of the Club and I can personally remember him in July 2004 travelling to the show hall the day before the show, expecially to bring his raffle prizes, as he did not feel fit enough to attend the show - that is how supportive he was.
I can also remember the first time I met Barrie at the Supreme where I gave his cat a PC, he was so proud.
Barrie had struggled the past few years to stay well, and the last time I spoke to him he said, “I have to get well, I have Kathy and the animals to care about”. That was on Saturday, 24 September, but sadly, his wish to get better did not happen.
Kathy, stay strong, you have friends out there for you, if you need them, and we are all thinking of you and send our condolences to you and your family.
Carole Pike, Chairman, Seal & Blue Point Birman Cat Club and the Officers and Committee
MY husband John and myself were very sad to hear of the death of our friend Barry.
We were privileged to have known him and his wife Kathy through our mutual love of Birmans. Many of you will remember Ch & Gr Pr Laurant Lorenzo whose wonderful success on the show bench gave both Barry and Kathy a great deal of pleasure. Some of you may also have on your wall at home one of the lovely certificate frames that Barry sold at shows throughout the south of England.
Barry was a very kind and generous man with a great send of humour, and he will be sadly missed by us both.
Our love and thoughts are with Kathy at this difficult time. Tina Mason, Felonie Birmans
Lois Miles
IT WAS with great sadness that I learnt of the passing of Lois Miles on 24th September.
David and I first met Lois and her husband Peter when they came to Bradford to pick up a male kitten, Aslan Yurek (‘Lionhearted’), who was to become their stud cat, they named him Leo. Our first impressions were that they were a lovely couple and that never changed.
Lois was Chairman of the Classic Turkish Van Cat Club for many years and was a founder member of the Club.
Over the years she worked tirelessly for the Turkish Van cat and with Peter, manned stalls at cat shows to raise money for rescue and welfare, making and buying merchandise, often out of her own pocket. Together they were also actively involved with rescue work, driving many miles to collect cats that were in distress, and generally helping out with welfare work when the need arose.
She was instrumental in investigating the possibility of bringing in new blood to boost the Turkish Van cat in the UK, and eventually went to Turkey bringing back Layla, an odd-eyed white girl, whose beautiful progeny are included in many pedigrees today.
Lois could always be relied on for sound advice, she helped anyone who needed it, comforted people in distress, gave her time without complaint and would have a laugh and joke with anyone.
She helped me through some bad times when my husband David was very ill, always on the phone giving me support, I will never forget her kindness.
The Committee and Members of the Classic Turkish Van Cat Association have lost a very dear friend who will be missed by everyone who knew her.
To Peter, Tina and Debbie, our love goes out to you, you have lost a loving wife and mother, we will always treasure our memories of Lois.
Joyce Johnson, Akdamar Turkish Van Cats
