Cats ProtectionWe have had several litters of kittens recently that have either been born in care or have joined us at less than six weeks of age. These kittens are very fortunate as they have had contact with several people during the important early weeks and are used to being handled. Kittens like Starsky and Hutch, who came from stables at about 6 weeks old, took a few days to adapt to contact with us but soon learnt to trust their carers and are now happily settled in a new home. We have over the last two months also had several kittens aged from seven to about twelve weeks who have come in from "outside" situations. These kittens are always more of a challenge for our fosterers and take a little longer to learn to trust people and do need extra time to adapt to their new homes. Most of these are now ready to be re-homed (although Pauline still has one that is proving a challenge) and are looking for caring new homes, with no young children. These young cats are usually happy to live with other cats, and once they are settled, are usually very loving and loyal companions. If you feel you could give a home to Dandy. Angie, Puss or Dennis (or would enjoy the challenge of socializing Finn), please give Stephanie a call.
Three new cats, Mindy, Amy and Tigy (all about 8 years old) have joined us because
their owner, a lady who has done a lot of work for cats, is no longer able to look after
them. Let down by another charity who had promised to take them if she had them vaccinated
we were only too happy to help once a pen became available. I don't expect these lovely
cats will be with us for long.
If you are looking for a cat or kitten please call Stephanie on 01692 535858. Alternatively you can visit www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk for a description and photographs of the cats before giving her a call on the above number. Christmas Sale in age of North Walsham and District Branch of Cats Protection on Saturday 21st November in the St Benets Hall, North Walsham. Sale commences 9.30 and finishes at 12.30. Cats Protection Goods (including Calendars, Diaries and Christmas Cards, New and Craft Items, Bric a Brac, Tombola, Everyone's a Winner, Raffle, Lucky Draw, Books, etc. Refreshments available including Hot Sausage Rolls and Mince Pies. |
Rotary Club of North Walsham
On a collection outside Sainsbury’s store in North Walsham on the 24th and 25th September the Rotary Club of North Walsham successfully raised £226.62 for Aquaboxes, a rotary sponsored charity that sends water aid to locations worldwide requiring the rapid deployment of essential water supplies to disaster locations. http://www.aquabox.org/ for further information.
Norfolk Pie Challenge Saturday 10th OctoberTwo Norfolk chefs will be competing this month to see who the public think
can make the tastiest pies. Free samples will be given to the public who will be asked to
vote for their favourite pie maker. Kelling chef Paul Strety’s love of baking
came from spending many happy hours cooking with Mrs Gladys Bunn from the village who
sadly died this year. “She passed on much of her traditional cooking skills to
me” says Paul “and that’s what good pies are all about- good wholesome
local food cooked in the traditional way.” For the competition Paul is
producing his new season game pie which will have pheasant, pigeon, rabbit or hare, in a
rich red wine gravy with a secret blend of spices and herbs. “I’ll also be
doing my venison pie, because its just very popular with my customers who often come and
buy in bulk to freeze them”. Competing against Paul is chef James Nicholls from
Swafield who has developed new pork sausage turnovers with caramelized onions, ketchup and
mustard. Plus famous pork pies with the addition of chilli jam, or pickle or just plain. |
@ Sheringham Community Paper - Issue 106 - 23 October 2009
