A joint BAC Seminar was held at Mappleborough Green Village Hall on Sunday 4th May. 5 Abyssinians were present, and Shirley Bullock talked on the subject "Type, Ticking and Temperament", using the Abys to illustrate her commentary. Carole Jones acted as Shirley's steward.
Abyssinian cats present were
 Annera Halcyondays enjoys a quick pre-seminar cuddle in the arms of owner Val Spragg. Photo © Mike Shammas |
 Mikkar Ashanti Warrior in Shirley Bullock's arms. Photo © Mike Shammas |
 Shirley Bullock discusses the size of Abys whilst Carole Jones looks on. The sorrel is Ch. & Pr. Fairport John Gaudie. Photo © Mike Shammas |
 Annera Halcyondays has his head type described by Shirley Bullock. Photo © Mike Shammas |
 Ch. Mikkar Little Mynx questions whether Carole and Shirley are paying her sufficient attention. Photo © Mike Shammas |
 Carole Jones allows Annera Halcyondays to have his coat 'felt'. Photo © Mike Shammas |
 Carole Jones and Mikkar Ashanti Warrior regard each other thoughtfully. Photo © Mike Shammas |
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 Whilst Val Spragg and Karen Shammas debate the merits of wheat vs. gluten-free cake, Mikkar Ashanti Warrior regards the cake as what it is - food just out of reach! Photo © Mike Shammas |