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Firefighters take car apart to rescue kien


FIREFIGHTERS had to remove the underside of a car’s engine to get to a kittenwhich had become wedged inside. Emergency crews from Lark-


field were called to Makenders Close in Eccles, by an RSPCA in- spector after her attempts failed to lure the frightened feline (pic- tured) into the open. The rescuers were alerted by a


motorist, who heard strange noises under his bonnet as he pre- pared to set off on themorning of Saturday, December 8.When the driver peered beneath the hood, the panicked cat leapt out and fled into another vehicle parked nearby. The kitten wedged itself into


the second car’s engine space and fought off all rescue efforts by RSPCA inspector Grace Harris- Bridge. She spent more than half an hour trying to grab the protest- ing cat, but eventually had to


bottom of the engine so that they could reach him and pull him free. “Unfortunately, the kitten was-


n’t as grateful as I was. He was a little feisty!” A spokesman for Kent Fire and


Rescue said crew members man- aged to free the feline in less than 10minutes. The eight-week-old kitten,who


has been named Spark Plug or Sparky by RSPCA staff, was cov- ered in oil and in desperate need of a bath – but, ultimately, unhurt. He is now being fostered while


summon help from the firefight- ers. “The kittenwas right at the bot-


tom of the engine, and while I tried to reach him it was proving impossible,” she said. “Iwas very grateful for the help


of the Fire and Rescue Service, who came and unscrewed the


efforts are made to trace his owner. An RSPCA spokesman said:


“We can request the help of the rescue service, but it is entirely up to themwhether or not to attend, as emergencies involving people take priority. “However, we are always in- credibly grateful for help.”


News Story-telling


PARISHIONERS are braced for an afternoon of folk tales, myths and fairy stories thismonth. Professional storytellersHannah


BrailsfordandPeterOpticalwill be spinning impressive yarns for the Friends ofAylesfordChurch,while IsabelOliver conjures up some en- chantingmusic. Described as “suitable for all


ages from nine to 90”, Tea and Tales will run at the church be- tween 3pm and 5.30pm on Sun- day, January 20. Tickets are £8 for Friends and £10 for non-members. Call Sally on 01622 674947 orAnita on 01622 719589.


Musical talk ARCHAEOLOGIST


Kevin


Fromings is set to bring the past to life through themediumof song. Hewill topthebill atTheMalling


Society’sMarch 12meeting, called Archaeology theMusical. The event, in aid of Children in


Need, will include an illustrated talkwith songs and slides. It starts 8pm, at West Malling Primary School, Norman Road. Entry is £3 for members and £3.50 for non- members.


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