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 Mike Shammas on 3-Jan-2009
The schedules for our show in March have just come out - use the link below to get the schedule and entry form. Be there, or be so, so square!

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Mike Shammas on 26-Nov-2008
Logged in members can now write show reports, which appear from the 'Show Results' menu.

All members have had an account created form them - if you don't know your login details, Pat Carlile can provide them for you by email.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 22-Nov-2008
On Club Row were: Mikkar Ladylynx owned by Jacqui Hookey Highlight Tobias owned by Lydia Barrett Pinegrove Silver Callister owned by Lydia Barrett. An informative talk was introduced by Gill Wilson who introduced the Club. Mike Shammas with the aid of Mikkar Ladylynx talked about the origins of the Abyssinian. Sally Plummer with the aid of Highlight Tobias and Pinegrove Silver Callister talked about the “Unusual Abyssinians”.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 20-Nov-2008
Don't forget to visit our Club Row at the Supreme - Saturday 22nd November at the NEC Birmingham; see examples of our beautiful breed on Club Row. Come along and support the Club and the breed. A talk and demonstration is scheduled for 10:30, come along to find out more about the unique Abyssinian.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 31-Oct-2008
Congratulations - the application for the promotion to Championship Status was approved at the recent GCCF Council Meeting, with effect from June 2009. Well done to all those dedicated breeders who have worked so hard for the breed and all those involved in making the application on their behalf.

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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 Gill Wilson on 12-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 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