Animal home is ‘nearly full’
MORE cats have been left at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary - even though the centre is now almost full with unwanted felines looking for good homes.
Maine Coon cat Boo, one of the largest domestic cat breeds available, is currently awaiting an operation on her foot, which Bleakholt will fund, as she is on the hunt for a new home.
Vi cky Wardle, who is head of cats at the Edenfield sanctuary, said: “It is unusual to get a Maine Coon cat as they can cost around £300.
“Boo is around four months old and we have every confidence we will be able to rehome her once she has had her operation.”
As well as Boo, two black cats were left in a cat basket on the lane running up to the Edenfield sanctuary on the night of October 1.
The pair have been named Buffy and Chucky, in keeping with the approaching Hallowe’en festivities.
The female and male cats will be available for rehoming soon.
For more information about how to adopt from the sanctuary visit www. bleakholt.org.uk for details.
A SPOOKY night of events will take place in Ramsbottom for Halloween.
Organised by the Friends of Nuttall Park, it will take place in Nuttall Park on Saturday, October 29 from 3-6pm. Children can bring their own pumpkin and carve it at the park to enter a pumpkin competition. This year parents can also enter their own competition with a home-carved pumpkin.
There will be Halloween crafts, face painting, lantern making with a parade at 6pm, traditional games, and refreshments, however parking is limited. For information or to volunteer call 07541 816329 or email info@ friendsofnuttallpark. co.uk.
RAMSBOTTOMBASED Speakeasy, a charity for people with Aphasia caused by stroke, head injury or brain tumour, is holding its annual conference for sufferers and carers at Christchurch and Neighbourhood Centre on Great Eaves Road in Ramsbottom on Tuesday, October 18.
It runs from 10am-3pm and covers updates on Speakeasy activity, presentations and talks, mindfulness workshops, one handed cookery. There will also be a chance to meet other people affected byaphasia. Tickets cost £9, or £15 for healthcare workers, book in advance.