008 JULY NEWS /IndexMagazineTW @CanterburyIndex Children meet Bagpuss creator Peter Firmin
service. The project enables every school to take ‘ownership’ of a special object from the city’s museums collection, offering the chance to inspire and engage children outside the classroom. It was launched at The Beaney, when
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Wincheap Primary School adopted everybody’s favourite saggy old cloth cat, Bagpuss – and pupils had the opportunity to meet his co- creator, Peter Firmin (pictured below). Following the launch, all primary schools will be contacted to arrange the adoption of
rimary schools in the district are being given the opportunity to ‘adopt an object’ in a new scheme run by the city council’s museums and galleries
their very own object and supporting activity. They will also receive a certifi cate to offi cially mark the adoption of their item. The council’s Director of Museums and Galleries, Joanna Jones, said: “We want all of the district’s children to feel connected to Canterbury’s rich history and ‘adopt an object’ will help them to build a sense of ownership of their museum’s fascinating collection. “We hope that their adopted objects will
inspire creativity, discovery and play as a way of enabling learning.
“The launch event was very special and it was lovely to see the children from Wincheap Primary School enjoying their time with us so much.”
Historic Labour win
For the fi rst time ever, Canterbury has elected a Labour MP, Rosie Duffi eld, gaining a national media spotlight in the process. The seat, which has existed since the 14th century, had been held by Sir Julian Brazier for the past 30 years – with Conservatives having held the area unbroken for the past 100 years.
Following the historic win by less than 200 votes, Rosie Duffi eld said that her key priority for the area would be to help protect hospital services for the Canterbury area.
CHARITY OF THE MONTH Canterbury Cat Society
Canterbury Cat Society is an independent charity dedicated to cat welfare. As the organisation explains, it was set up around 60 years ago, with cats being housed within specially-designed chalet pens in a garden in the north of the city.
Priority is given to sick, stray and ill-
treated animals, which are all examined by a vet, tested for F.I.V. and Feline Leukaemia Virus, treated for injuries or infections and neutered if appropriate. Some cats with disabilities are given permanent shelter. Accommodation and standards of care are outstanding and because this is a small
enterprise, it is able to get to know each cat individually and fi nd the most appropriate home. The charity is also able to provide round the clock care and has a wealth of knowledge and experience of cat needs and behaviour.
Each pen has a full-height, heated
indoor area, as well as access via a cat fl ap to an outdoor play area. Cats are only ever kept in “family” groups
to prevent the spread of infection and reduce stress caused by too close proximity to other cats. According to the
charity, only a handful of cats have been returned since opening its sanctuary, and its staff are always on
hand to support those who re-home cats. With thousands of unwanted animals across the region, the charity strongly advises neutering. • For more information, call 01227 451299 or visit
www.canterburycatsociety.net
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