CATS PROTECTION
We often have stray cats that come into care and two have recently been reunited with
their families.
Giblet, a lovely tabby boy was spotted near the opticians and taken by a cat lover to the
vets to be checked for a microchip. As no chip was found and he looked in very good
condition we placed one of our paper collars round his neck to try to contact his owner.
However, the following day he was discovered near the school so it was decided he needed
to come into care. His owner contacted us the next day and was delighted to be reunited
with Giblet. She advised Stephanie that as he does have a tendency to wander she was happy
for us to microchip him while he was still in our care.
We took Puddie, another tabby, into care when a lady contacted us because she was
concerned about a quite thin cat. On examination we decided that the cat was probably
elderly with possible health issues. Puddie's owners contacted us to report her missing
and could not wait to come and reclaim her when advised she was in care. This 14 years old
cat was quite close to her home when she was "found". It is therefore important
to check that the stray is not someone's beloved pet. Because this much loved girl is thin
her owners will be contacting their vet to check for thyroid problems. She has also been
micro chipped while in our care.
We usually recommend putting one of our paper collars on the "stray" and do ask
people to check with neighbours to see if they know the cat and if it has a home.
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. |
KELLING PROBUS CLUB
Monthly Luncheon Meeting - Thursday 17th April
When 32 members attended their monthly meeting at the Pheasant Hotel in Kelling John
Brydon, the Chairman gave out the sad news that former member Mr Norman Kittow had passed
away and a minute's silence was held.
After lunch, our scintillating speaker was none other than club member Keith Holt. Having
been at the top end of journalism all his life, with the Sunday Times, politics was his
speciality and he spent much time in the Commons and the Lords and met all the top people
including 9 Prime Ministers. Later he worked developing the Sunday Times Magazine and
shared an office with, Patrick Campbell, lan Fleming and Robert Robinson, also there was
young photographer in the next office called Armstrong-Jones. When the company Keith
worked for bought the loss making "Punch," Keith was made Manager of Punch and
had to turn this loss-making magazine around, but was told to keep his 16 directorships of
local papers. He appointed Bill Davis as the Editor he did well and later Alan Coren
became Ass't Editor with an editorial staff of six. An annual profit of £2 million
followed. The name Punch was not from P&J but in 1841 from the drink.A good mixture of
punch and a twist of lemon. Mark Lemon was the first Editor.
Keith had a wealth of stories to tell and of course having met all the top people,
name-dropping was no problem. Having been told by the Chairman to keep his talk brief this
reminded |Keith of a story. At a dinner the first two speakers had gone way over time so
RE Smith the MP for Birkenhead was also told to keep his address short, so Mr Smith said
" House of Commons, Westminster. London SWl" then sat down!!
One could write a book on the content of the talk but here are a few Punch examples of
their humourous style: -
- One reporter from the Star asked Noel Coward for a word. Noel replied 'Twinkle. "
- The great Brian Johnston at a Test Match said " The bowler is Holding,the batsman's
Willey !
- Clement Attlee is a modest man then he has never had much to be modest about! In
conclusion Keith gave a Toast. " Here's to the happiest time of our life, The time
spent in the arms of another man's wife. The Toast is "Our mothers"
When giving a vote of thanks Terry Penrose, the Secretary reminded Keith that he had said
" At a luncheon never seat to great people together" i.e Robert Morley and Peter
Ustinov then why was he seated next to Keith! He commended Keith for being a fantastic and
brilliant speaker and the best namedropper he had met.
John Brydon reminded members that at our next meeting on Thursday 15th May Terry Penrose
will be speaking about the Anglo-Zulu War part 2.
With best wishes and thanks, Philip Hutchinson. Photo:- On the left is Keith Holt, former
manager of Punch and on his right is John Brydon Kelling Probus Chairman. |
