Abyssinian Cat Association

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News items are posted here by the ACA committee on any topic concerning Abyssinians or ACA membership. Posted by Margaret Howe on 1-Sep-2008
The Rex Cat Club are offering Abyssinian Assessment classes at their show on Saturday 1st November at the Greig Leisure Centre, Alcester. If anyone is interested I have three schedules available.

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Posted by Margaret Howe on 27-Aug-2008
In 2009 The Abyssinian Cat Association’s Annual Championship Show is moving to a new venue at The Civic Centre, Toft Road, Knutsford, Cheshire. We understand this to be the first cat show held at this venue. The centre is a multi-purpose function complex including, if anyone is interested, a 172-seat studio cinema/ lecture theatre showing the latest films. Car parking is available on site but ample local parking also exists nearby. Disabled facilities include ramps, wheelchair access and toilets.

The Show is open to members of the public from 12 noon. If you are interested in seeing one of the finest displays of Abyssinian cats in the country, including Usual, Sorrel, Blue, Fawn, Lilac, Chocolate and Silver together with some of the rare “Unusual” colours, please come along to Knutsford Civic Centre. We will be delighted to see you.

Even if you don’t own an Abyssinian cat but you think your pet has the makings of a star why not enter our Household Pet Classes and join in the fun. Entry details will appear on our website early in 2009.

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Posted by Gill Wilson on 12-Aug-2008
Saturday, 9th August. A good excuse to visit Chester for some retail therapy and a cat show! However, the good old British Summer didn’t let us down. As usual this year, it was wet, windy and cold. Here are the open class winners:

Usual Abyssinian Adult, Male - Desolla’s Brunnbacken’s Sambesi (23) 1st , CC and BOB

Usual Abyssinian Adult, Female - Desolla’s Wavetail Fionnula (23) 1st CC

Sorrel Abyssinian Adult, Female - Hansell’s UK Gr & Int GR CH Nishalka Fiera (23a) BOB (not entered in open)

Usual Abyssinian Kitten, Female - Kelsall’s Pontaby Luciana (23), 1st BOB

AV Foreign Imperial Grand Premier, Male Neuter - Mappin’s GrPr Syrinx Scherzo (23) IGPC

AV Foreign Original Grand Premier, Female - Kelsall’s Pr Abyglen Astarlet (23c) RGPC

Usual Abyssinian Male Neuter - Mappin’s GrPr Syrinx Scherzo (23) 1st PC, BOB

Blue Abyssinian Female Neuter - Kelsall’s Pr Abyglen Astarlet (23c) 1st PC,BOB

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Posted by Val Spragg on 3-Aug-2008
The recent application for promotion of the Chocolate and Lilac Abyssinians has been approved by Executive Committee of GCCF and will go to the full meeting of GCCF Council at the October meeting. Hopefully at light at the end of a long tunnel for those dedicated breeders who have worked so hard over the years for this moment.

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Posted by Gill Wilson on 29-Jul-2008
The ACA Committee met at the home of Chairman, Gill Wilson on Sunday 27th July on what must have been the hottest day of the year so far. A plentiful supply of cold “alcohol free” beer was available to keep people cool and of course sober. One item on the Agenda was the co-option of Sally Plummer. Sally of course is well known, under her prefix Catsmagic, for her interest and devotion in breeding “Unusual Abyssinians”. The committee unanimously agreed that Sally would be a great asset to the Club and we are sure you will all join us in welcoming her. Sadly we must also announce the resignation of David Brown. David has numerous interests and hobbies and it has become increasingly difficult for him to commit the time he feels is necessary to remain an active member of the committee. He has, therefore, reluctantly taken the decision to stand down. The committee wish him well and hope they will continue to meet him as a valued member of the Club.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 29-Jul-2008
Plans are well under way for our Show next March. Watch this space for further details.

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Posted by Mike Shammas on 9-May-2008
The seminar was held at the Mappleborough Green Village Hall on Sunday 4th May 2008. 30 cats from a number of breed groups were present, with 5 Abyssinians represented. For a brief report and photos from the Seminar, click on the link below.

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Mike Shammas on 7-May-2008

The Club's 22nd Annual Championship Show was held in Rugby on 12 April 2008. We had a very good entry with 35 cats entered and only 2 cats absent on the day. All championship colours were represented, usual, sorrel, blue, fawn and silver, together with provisional status and assessment colours. For show results and some photos, click on the link below.

For more details, Click here.

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A Blue Abyssinian gazes out at the birds in the garden.
Photo: © Mike Shammas