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A perfect family get together, sprinkled with some festive fun, excitement and laughter. This popular annual Ribble Steam Railway train event provides pleasure and entertainment for all the family, and it's great way to get everyone in the mood for


reate a warm and magical Christmas memory ith a SANTA STEAM SPECIAL experience.


their Christmas Celebrations. .


Relax and have some fun with the mischievous elves and friendly staff. Sing along to Christmas carols, chugging along on Santa's Special Train. Enjoy light seasonal refreshments, snug in your steam-heated carriage. Watch their eyes light up, young and old, as Father Christmas finds you in your seat bringing you your personal Christmas present.


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Explore the decorated museum and take a . trip on the fabulous indoor miniature railway. Sample a warming hot chocolate and some extra mouthwatering mince pies at the Whistle Stop cafe. Need some last minute Christmas shopping? Take a peak into our re-vamped gift shop, where you can find popular purchases like Thomas the Tank Engine and discover some new and delightfully different Christmas gifts, designed to bring a smile to all their faces. Light seasonal refreshments for children and adults on the train are included. All children will receive a gift suited to their gender and age. The Steam Train ride takes up to 40 minutes but we suggest you allow up to about two hours if you want to make the most of all the activities on offer.


The Santa Steam Special runs on the following dates - 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd December. There are six train options available per day. The first train departs at 10.30am and the last train departs at 3.30pm (all subject to availability). Pre-booking your train is essential; please remember the more popular dates, tend to be the ones closest to Christmas. Please book your seats by contacting Preston Visitors Centre on 01772 253731 (open Mon. to Sat. 10 am until 5.30pm). Bookings are now open.


Seats are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.


Wednesday, September24,2014' RURAL LIFE I Vet's View


Your monthly column featuring advice and news on animal matters frc Davies and Johnson Veterinary Surgeons of Woodplumpton


Is your cat diabetic?


IABETES mellitus is a common problem


“ 1 in dogs and cats, as it is in humans. It is f a condition associated with a hormone produced by the pancreas called insulin. Dogs tend to suffer from Type 1 diabetes,


which is a primary failure to produce insulin. Cats, like people, tend to suffer from Type 2


diabetes, where the insulin initially doesn't work properly, due to factors such as obesity, but as a result is soon associated with a reduction in the production of insulin as well. Insulin is needed to transfer glucose from the


blood into the cells and organs of the body to provide them with energy. Failure to do this results in the clinical signs seen in diabetes. The high blood glucose concentration causes a dramatically increased thirst and excessive urination, whereas the failure to provide the cells and organs with the glucose results in tiredness, weakness, weight loss and increased hunger. Diagnosis is easy, and is usually confirmed


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usually involves daily insulin injections by the owner and regular blood sugar checks with the vet, together with lifestyle changes such as a new feeding regime, regular exercise and possibly weight loss. Not every case is easy to treat or manage, but the majority often go on to lead a relatively normal life. As is the case with Jack Earnshaw, a British


short-haired cat. The owners had recently moved house and noticed Jack was drinking much more than he used to and, though he had always been a big cat, he seemed to have lost weight recently. Diabetes was diagnosed, and he soon started insulin treatment. He is responding well and is now a much happier cat.


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