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 and Karen Shammas on 29-Jan-2013
The schedule and entry form for the 2013 ACA Show are now available to download from this site (see ACA 2013 Show).

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 26-Sep-2012
Thank you to all the exhibitors who joined the Abyssinian Seminar at the Wyvern Cat Club Show on 8th September; The Probationer Judges were given a good range of cats to write reports on and get good experience of the dynamic variances they are likely to encounter judging our lovely breed.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 24-Jun-2012
The BAC Seminar will take place at the Wyvern Cat Club Show on 8th September 2012. We are looking for cats / owners to participate in the seminar which will concentrate on Judges critics. Cats may enter the show and participate in the seminar: for further details please contact Val Spragg by e-mal: val@miriella.plus.com or 'phone 01386 852594

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Posted by Val Spragg on 9-Apr-2012
The AGM took place on 7th April: The Officers and Committee for 2012/13 are Chairman - Steve Parkin, Vice-chairman - Gill Wilson, Secretary and Minutes Secretary - Margaret Howe, Treasurer - Val Spragg, Admin Secretary - Pat Carlile, Cup Secretary - Maggie Horner: Committee - Janet Culley, Ian Thomson, Jane Warren (Murray), Gill Wilson; GCCF Delegate - Steve Parkin.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 7-Apr-2012
A lovely day, great cats; thanks to everyone who supported the day. Special thanks to Simon Twigge and Sheryl Edwards (Show Manager & Assistant Show Manager) for a lovely well organised show. Thank you also to Lynda Ashmore, Michele Codd, Ruth Hopkins & Pina Meakin for judging our lovely cats. Show results will be posted later.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 27-Mar-2012
The Show team and Committee look forward to seeing you and your cats at the show. The AGM will take place once the hall is emptied for judging (10 am approx), starting with complimentary breakfast - sausage/bacon rolls & tea/coffee for everyone attending the AGM; formal business from 10:30.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 15-Mar-2012
Show entries are now closed: We look forward to seeing you and your cats at Plumley Village Hall, Plumley, Knutsford, Cheshire. If you have not entered and still want to support the show, you can do so by sponsoring classes, offering specials or comming along on the day. Please contact the Show Manager for further details.

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Posted by Mike and Karen Shammas on 12-Jan-2012
The 2012 ACA Schedule and Entry Form are now available to download from this site.

The entry form is from the link below

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Mike and Karen Shammas on 12-Jan-2012
The 2012 ACA Schedule and Entry Form are now available to download from this site.

The schedule is from the link below.

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 10-Nov-2011
The following report has been compiled by Steve Parkin our Delegate, Steve welcomes comments or concerns relating to GCCF matters. The GCCF Guild of Judges and Stewards are compiling all the comment of Judges and exhibitors, on the question of Judges Reports. They will then present recommendations to the Board (formerly Exec). These will then come to Council. An Open meeting to discuss the whole subject of Classes and the recent changes and the further proposals is to be arranged in 2012. The IT replacement programme has begun so we will soon be asked for the loan we pledged. We have a new probationer Judge of Abyssinians, Steven Morris. I am sure all exhibitors will support Steve, as it will be good to have another breeder-judge. The Russian and Abyssinian Cat Club of Scotland have been accepted as an affiliated Club. The Australian Mist has been accepted as a breed. Abyssinians 23,23a 23b 23c 23d 23e have been listed as an outcross for this breed. (All offspring to be registered as Australian Mist Variants) Controversially the following item was included at the meeting: The Board sub-committee has changed the grouping that it proposes to split the Foreign Grand’s into. They originally proposed a grouping of Russian, Abys, Korats and Singapuras. This was agreed by us at the AGM the ACC RACCS and the Abyssinian BAC all agreed that we were happy with this. (So were the Russian BBA and the Russian BAC.)`0 They are now proposing Abyssinian Egyptian Mau Ocicat and Singapura with Ocicat Classic and Australian Mist to come. The Ocicat Classic is to be treated as a separate breed. This proposal it is suggested will be voted on at the Feb Council Meeting, denying all the Aby clubs a chance to discuss this at our AGMs. This new proposal does mean that there will be a greater than 60% increase in the number of Judges who could judge Abys in the Grand but who are not on the Abyssinian List and cannot give CCs/PCs to Abys. There will also be no need for them to apply to the Aby BAC in the future. Please if you go to any shows where they are holding these “reform road-shows” go along and make your feels known. Or write to the Board, at the GCCF Office stating your feelings. Please feel free to contact Steve on any of these or other issues.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 2-Aug-2011
Don't forget to send articles to Gill Wilson in time for the Autumn/Winter ediiton; enjoy the rest of our lovely summer and best wishes to your and your cats.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 29-Jun-2011
Most interesting in terms of the Aby: We have a new full judge of Abys, Mrs Maria Chapman-Beer (formerly Miss Maia Chapman) Breed promotions will be relaxed so that rather than waiting for the following June 1st they will come into effect 6 months from Council approving them. A small carrot to those working with the sex-linked series. World Cat Congress 2013 will be held with Cambridge University and the Suffolk and Norfolk CC A special register will be set up to allow overseas cats to compete and there will be a number of overseas judges as well. The question of Judges Reports was raised and comments are welcomed. Please send any feelings you have on this matter to me so I can pass them on to the Judges Guild who are coordinating all suggestions. The other big item on the agenda was the proposals re the new class structure and the Olympian Class. 4 proposals were on the table. The Chair suggested that the two relating to the number of Certificate Classes a cat may enter were put back due to time constraints, the complexity of the proposals and the need for a longer time to see the effects of the recently implemented system. The proposal “The Yorkshire County Cat Club proposes, with immediate effect, an amendment to the structure of the new Olympian Classes, so that in addition to Olympian Certificates awarded at All-Breed Championship shows, one of the five certificates required at each different level of bronze, silver and gold, may be awarded at a single breed show, or at a show which caters for fewer breeds than an all breed show.” Was carried with a very large majority. This means that the ACA WILL have an Olympian class at its shows!!! A similar proposal allowing HPs an Olympian class was also passed. Full details of the meeting: http:www.gccfcats.org/council0611.html any questions please to Steve your delegate.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 15-Jun-2011
This Saturday, at Stratford-upon-Avon, don't miss it. Full details on the ACC website. See you there, open to the public from 1 pm.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 23-May-2011
Gill, Val and partners enjoyed the GCCF Centenary Dinner at the Belfry on Saturday 21st May. Thankfully no embarrasing photos! Gill was presented with a certificate and Orchid (very difficult to carry around at 2am in the morning) for her professional help in getting the GCCF incorporated.. The evening was well organised and raised in excess of £700 towards the IT refresh project. Thanks go to all that organised the event, supported it and made the whole evening a great night to remember. We have all now recovered from a memorable event. Take a look at the GCCF website further coverage.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 16-Apr-2011
The Committee of the Abyssinian Cat Association were saddened to learn the tragic news of Mary's death earlier this week. Mary was always a popular judge at our shows and was known for her kindness and friendliness to exhibitors. She was always happy to give advice and nothing was too much trouble. She will be greatly missed. Our condolences go to Anne & Brian and the rest of her family

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Posted by Maggie Horner & Jim Brown on 12-Apr-2011
Abyssinian Cat Association 2nd April 2011 ADULTS Imperial Grand Champion Classes AV Abyssinian Grand Champion Male – Judge: Mrs R Hopkins Imp w/h - 1st – IGRCH MIKKAR ASHANTI WARRIOR (23) Res - w/h 2nd – GRCH NISHALKA KHEPRI (23c) AV Abyssinian Grand Champion Female – Judge: Mrs R Hopkins Imp – GRCH MIKKAR LITTLE MYNX (23) Grand Champion Classes AV Abyssinian Champion Female – Judge: Mrs M Codd Grand – CH SYRINX VIOLETTA (23) Res – CH NISHALKA ANISSA (23a) Open Classes Usual Abyssinian Adult Female – Judge: Mrs L Ashmore BOB – GRCH MIKKAR LITTLE MYNX (23) CC – WAVETAIL HATTIE (23) Sorrel Abyssinian Adult Male – Judge: Mrs L Ashmore BOB & CC – GLENDAVAN STRANGEWAYTOTELL (23a) Sorrel Abyssinian Adult Female – Judge: Mrs L Ashmore CC – ADECISH KHUPHERA AIYANA (23a) 2nd – GLANDAVAN ASTRID (23a) Blue Abyssinian Adult Male – Judge: Mrs R Hopkins BOB – GRCH NISHALKA KHEPRI (23c) KITTENS Open Classes Usual Abyssinian Kitten Male – Judge: Mrs M Codd 1st – MYABYGEM DAKOTA (23) Usual Abyssinian Kitten Female – Judge: Mrs M Codd BOB & 1st – GLENDAVAN KOOKABURRA (23) 2nd – AGAPAE CIRCE (23) 3rd – GLENDAVAN VICTIORIA (23) Sorrel Abyssinian Kitten Female – Judge: Mrs R Hopkins BOB & 1st – KOPERKAT BLOODY MARY (23a) Fawn Abyssinian Kitten Male – Judge: Mrs M Codd BOB & 1st – GLANDAVAN ARCHIMEDES (23e) AC Silver (ex sex-linked colours) Abyssinian Kitten Female – Judge: Mrs R Hopkins BOB & 1st – ABYDOOWLLACATHAU OLIVEOIL (23as) NEUTERS Imperial Grand Premier Classes AV Abyssinian Grand Premier Male – Judge: Mrs R Hopkins Imp – IGRPR GLENDAVAN LEONIDAS (23) Res – IGRPR ANNERA LYNX (23) Grand Premier Classes AV Abyssinian Premier Male – Judge: Mrs M Codd Grand – PR GLENDAVAN JUSTBOY (23) Res - IGRPR ANNERA LYNX (23) AV Abyssinian Premier Female – Judge: Mrs M Codd Grand – PR ANNERA MIRIELLA (23) Open Classes Usual Abyssinian Neuter Male – Judge: Mrs R Hopkins BOB & PC – IGRPR GLENDAVAN LEONIDAS (23) 2nd – PR GLENDAVAN JUSTBOY (23) Usual Abyssinian Neuter Female – Judge: Mrs R Hopkins PC – PR ANNERA MIRIELLA (23) Sorrel Abyssinian Neuter Female – Judge: Mrs L Ashmore BOB & PC – ABYSIMBA THOMASINA (23a) Blue Abyssinian Neuter Female – Judge: Mrs R Hopkins BOB & PC – CH KRONHEDE KAELNE KOH-I-NOOR (23c) at 5 Kings Castle Business Park, The Drove, Bridgwater TA6 4AG

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Posted by Val Spragg on 4-Apr-2011
Well done to all the breeders/owners of the cats who won,and all the exhibitors who entered, many thanks to our Show Manager, Simon Twigge, his assistant and the team on the day for making our show such a lovely day. Thanks also to our Judges, Lynda Ashmore, Michele Codd, Ruth Hopkins and Steve Parkin and their stewards. Best Male Adult & Overall Adult & BIS Exhibit: Glendavan Strangewaytotell (23a) Best Female Adult: Gr Ch. Mikkar Little Mynx (23) Best Female Kitten & Overall Kitten: Glendavan Kookaburra (23) Best Male Kitten: Myabygem Dakota (23) Best Male Neuter & Overall Neuter: IGr Pr Glendavan Leonidas (23) Best Female Neuter: Pr Annera Miriella (23 Best Non Pedigree & Overall BIS HP/NP: China Doll Best Pedigee Pet: Simon

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Posted by Val Spragg on 29-Mar-2011
The committee and Show Manager look forward to seeing you and your felines on Saturday. Good luck to all exhibitors :-)

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Posted by Val Spragg on 20-Feb-2011
The ACA AGM will be held in conjunction with our annual show on Saturday 2nd April; Complimentary breakfast baps will be available to members attending the AGM which will commence shortly after clearing of the main hall at 10am.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 20-Feb-2011
A quick reminder to get your entries in soon. Plumley is just a few miles off Junction 19 off the M6 and there is a lot of good cat friendly, reasonably priced accommodation in the area, for those having a long journey. Plumley Village Hall is situated in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. Nearby is the historic town of Knutsford; a quaint small town with lots to see. Also for those more adventurous types there is Tabley House and a little further Stapley Water Gardens to visit.

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Posted by Mike and Karen Shammas on 27-Jan-2011
The schedule and entry form are available

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 25-Jan-2011
Our Schedule will shortly be available on the website, entries close 28th February, please enter early. We look forward to seeing you at Plumley Village Hall, Knustford, Cheshire.

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Posted by Gill Wilson on 6-Dec-2010
We currently have a number of Abyssinian rescue cats looking for loving homes. For more information please contact our National Welfare Co-ordinator Mrs Dorothy Harley Tel: 01259 750576

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Posted by Val Spragg on 23-Aug-2010
Thank you to everyone who came and supported our breed seminar on Sunday. Thanks are in order for those exhibitors who made the effort and in some cases travelled the length of the UK, to bring their lovely, and in my case not so lovely cats for the seminar. Well done to Mike Shammas and Maria Cummins for having the nerve to get them out of their pens for assessment! When we got home they were in love again. You will all have taken advantage of the lovely lunch provided by Shirley Bullock and Carole Jones and assisted by Margaret Gear. Thanks I must give to Lynda Ashmore for guiding me through organising it, I’m not sure I exactly knew what I was letting myself in for when I agreed to be joint organiser – I won’t fall for that again! Bella Penning came up trumps with their support, so a big thanks to them. Lastly my thanks go to Helen Marriott-Power for coming and giving her time and expertise as a Judge and Mike whom I’m’ sure did not exactly now what he was letting himself in for. Most of all I hope you all had a lovely day, the feed back from Judges and participants has been very positive. Val Spragg

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Posted by Val Spragg on 21-Aug-2010
The Abyssinian BAC is holding its seminar on Sunday 22nd August.

The Theme is 'Colour'.

The venue is Badsey Recreation Club

Ballards Park

Brewers Lane

Badsey

Evesham

Worcs WR11 7EU

The hall is situated just 1.5 miles off the A46.Evesham, convenient for Jnct 6 & 7 (Worcester North and South) or 8 (Tewksbury) of the M5.

It is not far from either the Stratford ACC show venue or the old ACA Greig Hall, Alcester show venue.

Tickets are available from Lynda Ashmore, 7 Ledstone Road, Sheffield, S8 0NS, price £7.50 plus an SAE (CHEQUES MADE PAYABLE TO THE ABYSSINIAN BAC). The price includes lunch. Please advise of any food allergies etc at the time of booking.

The seminar is held to help train new judges, but stewards, breeders and indeed anyone interested in the breed are welcome to attend.

Times

Vetting in 11.00am - 11.15am

11.30 for Probationer Judges wishing to do Assessments.

12:00 for everyone else.

The seminar organiser is Valerie Spragg, who can be contacted on 01386 852594; email: val@miriella.plus.com Places are still available, please contact Lynda or Val Spragg if you are interested.

Look forward to seeing you all there tomorrow

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Posted by The Hon Sally Plummer on 6-Aug-2010
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Freda who only recently returned to breeding her famous Sancharma Abyssinians. Freda died on 1 August in Glasgow after being taken there by air ambulance from her home in the Scottish Highlands. Freda's Sancharma Biriani, owned by Caroline Macaulay, was the first female Grand Champion Aby in the United Kingdom. In the last few months she had become a valued contributor on the Yahoo Aby lovers' forum "UnusualAbyCats" and tributes have come from all over the world for her past and present contribution to the breed. Our heartfelt condolences go the Pete and all the Andrews family.

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Posted by Gill Wilson on 26-Jul-2010
Pam Evely, a founder of the Abyssinian Cat Association and breeder of Abyssinians and Burmese with the Kernow prefix died on 8 July 2010, after a long illness.

Her Abyssinians made a major contribution to the breed in the 1960s and 70s. The popularity of the many colours of Abyssinians, not just the black tabby or ‘Usual’ colour, owes much to Pam and the others in those early days.

Kernow cats are in the pedigrees of many of our Abyssinians today. For example in the UK - Abderus, Abychat, Abyglen, Charriet, Fairport, Glendavan, Highlight, Indasia, Kazizkatz, Khabasha, Koperkat, Larkfield, Makima, Nadua, Nishalka, Norjack, Pontaby, Rintinaby, Sancharma (old and new), Silversmoke, Surfin, Syrinx, Twinkletoes & Wavetail.

They are also represented in the United States through Alexy, Aksum, Cougar Rock, Elamante, Equus, Izod, Pampa & Purssynian, and no doubt in many others worldwide.

I met Pam in 1968 and bought my first Aby from her. If you'd like to see one of her cats, go to www.UnusualAbyCats.com as the front page shows that cat, Kernow Caleti, who died in Australia aged 17. Caleti was from Tranby Red Tutankhamen and Aksum Cleopatra, and was originally to go as a breeding queen to South Africa. However Pam hadn't heard from the potential purchasers for some time so let me have her.

I'll always be grateful to her for starting me off with Abys.

Sally Plummer, Catsmagic Abyssinians in Bath UK. With thanks to Elisabeth Stark, Dushenka Russian Blues & RACCS and Freda Andrews of Sancharma Abyssinians.

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Posted by Gill Wilson on 26-Jul-2010
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Pam Evely on 8th July. Pam was the Abyssinian Cat Association’s founding chairman and a life member of the club. Whilst I personally never knew Pam many of you must have fond memories of her. All tributes should be sent to me at my e-mail address shown on the committee page for inclusion in the club’s magazine due for publication later this year.

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Posted by Gill Wilson on 4-Jul-2010
We urgently need a loving home for an adult Fawn Abyssinian male neuter. A home where he would be the only cat is preferred. All enquiries in the first instance to our National Welfare Officer, Dorothy Harley Tel: 01259 750576. UK enquiries only please.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 24-Jun-2010
We were blessed with super weather which made the afternoon a huge sucess for those that came. Thank you Gill for helping, but most of all thank you to those of you who came and gave so generously. Steve and Helen Parkin won the quiz and everyone was a winner in the rafflle. Fortunately no one came dressed as a god/godess. There may well be photos lurking somewhere, thankfully not on Mike's camera he was busy enjoying the food and WINE -:) watch this space.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 15-Jun-2010
Please let me know if you are intending to attend the garden party on the 20th: val@miriella.plus.com or telephone 01386 852594 to ensure adquate catering. Hopefully the weather will be lovely and warm :-) Lots of fun for all the family, the cats are looking forward to your viisit, please do not dissapoint them. Forgot to say from 13:30 onwards

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Posted by Val Spragg on 10-May-2010
The annual garden pary is being re-instated (see photos in the last edition of Abyquitos of the Garden Party held by Elvie Hoyle). Those of you who enjoyed the hospitality of Elvie, Squire and Elaine Hoyle will no doubt enjoy the ACA Bacchanalia event, this year by kind invitation of Val Spragg, Black & White Cottages, Aston Somerville, Broadway, WR12 7JG. The event is open to members and friends, the cotswolds is a lovely area to visit so why not make it a weekend away. If you need advise on local accommodation please give me a ring 01386 852594. Tickets to cover food and to raise funds for the ACA will be £5 per person, maybe even a free entry to the best dressed Roman God or Goddess! Look forward to seeing you on what will be a lovely summer solstice

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Posted by Val Spragg on 21-Apr-2010
Dave Desolla would like to thank everyone for their kindness at the SHCS on Sunday, he has been overwhelmed by the response in the acknowledgement Pat has received. The funeral has been arranged for 1.45 on the 28th of April at Telford Crematorium, Pat did not want flowers but rather donations to the Rex cat club rescues and Aby rescues; Lynda Ashmore is going to distribute the donations between the relevant clubs, so please make cheques payable to Lynda. Dave is looking for suitable venues to gather after the funeral to be able to celebrate Pat’s life of which her cats where a big part. I am sure everyone will agree that Pat was just as interested in helping the people she met through showing as much as she did the cats.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 18-Apr-2010
It is with sadness that the ACA heard of the sudden death this week of Pat Desolla, Pat had bred Abyssinians and Cornish Rex for many years under the Indasia prefix. Our thoughts and prayers are with David and the family at this sad time.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 18-Apr-2010
Congratulations to all our Best in Show winners

Full Open results on the show results page

Overall Best In Show - IG Gr Ch WAVETAIL DOMINO (23) (Mrs A Shakespear-Ensor)

BIS Adult Male and Best Adult - IG Gr Ch WAVETAIL DOMINO (23) (Mrs A Shakespear-Ensor)

BIS Adult Female - WAVETAIL OPHELIA (23c) (Mrs & Mrs T D & L D Miskelly)

BIS Kitten Male and Best Kitten - GLENDAVAN PURPLE HAZE (23d )(Mrs & Mrs T D & L D Miskelly)

BIS Kitten Female - SILVERSMOKE CHARMAINE(23) (Mr & Mrs I & C D Thomson)

BIS Neuter Male and Best Neuter -Gr Pr ANNERA LYNX (23) (Miss J Reeves)

BIS Neuter Female - Pr ANNERA MIRIELLA (23) (Mrs V Spragg)

BIS Houshold Pet - Chloe (Masters N & C Leigh)

The Committee would like to thank Simon our Show Manager and his team of tables workers for all their hard work and support; the judges, Bella Penning and most of all you the exhibitors for making a sucessful show day. We sincerely hope you enjoyed the day and look forward to seeing you next year.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 5-Apr-2010
The AGM took place during the morning of the Show on 3rd April – a full report will be published to members.

The Officers remain un-changed as the retiring Chairman, Admin Secretary and Treasurer were nominated and elected without opposition. Janet Culley the only committee member due for re-election was re-appointed and a new committee member Maggie Horner was nominated and elected. The existing GCCF delegates were also re-elected. The Committee would like to give a warm welcome to Maggie and hope that you will all give her support during her term of office.

The main topics under discussion were

ACA show – members voted in favour of continuing for the time being as a stand alone show. Subject to hall availability next year’s show will be held at Plumley Village Hall, Knutsford, Cheshire on the 2nd April 2011.

GCCF Incorporation – The Chairman, Gill Wilson explained that she had independently given professional advice to the GCCF regarding their options on Incorporation, explaining that whilst it would not be a cure for their financial difficulties it would allow the separation of the business activities from those of the hobby. Following informed discussion the meeting voted to support GCCF Incorporation at the meeting to be held on the 14th April 2010.

ABAC Seminar - this will be held on Sunday 22nd August at Badsey Recreation Club, Badsey, Evesham WR11 7EU - further details to follow on ACA and ACC circulations. The event is being co-ordinated by Lynda Ashmore and Val Spragg.

ACA Summer Garden Party to be held at the home of Val Spragg, on 20th June 2010, Val lives near Broadway Worcestershire, there are lots of local attractions in the area to make a lovely weekend away. This is an event that was very popular some years ago, for those of you who remember the garden partiies at the home of Elvie Hoyle (Bellapais Abyssinians), they were a great day out - we look forward to seeing you there :-) If you need any accommodation advice please contact Val who may ble to help.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 31-Mar-2010
The Committee look forward to seeing you at the Show/AGM on Saturday at Plumley Village Hall, Plumley, Knutsford Cheshire and would like to thank everyone for their support.

For those attending the AGM, complimentary breakfast rolls (Bacon/Sausage) will be available, there will be none meat alternatives too.

Please try to attend the AGM, under AOB you will have the opportunity to discuss the future of the GCCF and the ACA Show. Its your chance to have your say.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 14-Mar-2010
Entries for the show are now closed. If you want to support the show in the form of class sponsorship or advertisments, please send details/copy to the show manager, Simon Tiwigge, asap.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 7-Mar-2010
Closing date is Monday 8th March so if you haven't already sent off your entry please do it tomorrow. If you can't enter please support by advertising in the catalogue, sponsoring classes or donating a raffle prize (you can send me a cheque and I will purchase something on your behalf if you can't get it to a committee member). The AGM paperwork has now been sent out via e-mail and snail-mail, please read it, we are particularly interested to have feed back regarding the GCCF Incorporation. The Officers and Committee look forward to seeing you on the day.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 28-Feb-2010
Just a quick reminder to everyone that closing date for entries is the 8th March. If you haven't already sent your entry off to Simon please do asap. Please do support your breed club show in any way you can, if you can't enter why not sponsor a class or place an advert in the catalogue. The committee look forward to seeing you there and we are holidng the AGM on that day too, just after the hall is cleared for judging.

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Posted by Mike and Karen Shammas on 8-Feb-2010
The new 'Breeder Matters' page is up (see menu) for items of interest to club members, particularly breeders. PRA research and GCCF Genetic Register can be seen here.

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Mike and Karen Shammas on 15-Jan-2010
The Schedule and Entry Form for the show (3rd April, Plumley Village Hall, nr Knutsford, Cheshire) are available on the home page as PDF documents to download.

If you prefer, send a Stamped, Addressed C5 Envelope which only requires standard letter Postage (1st or 2nd Class) to the Show Manager:-

Mr Simon Twigge, 84 Machon Bank Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield S7 1PG

The link below gives some details of the show hall.

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 28-Dec-2009
Nominations will be due soon as per the newsletter. If you would like to be considered for a place on the committee, please contact Margaret Howe (details on the commitee page). We are always looking for new members.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 28-Dec-2009
Please remember to renew your subion to the ACA. all renewals should be sent to Pat Carlile (address etc on the committee page). Due 1st January 2010; also check your bank mandate to ensure it is at the correct value; £10.00 joint, £8.00 single. all other renewals as per the journal/membership form. With best wishes for the New Year - Val Spragg

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Posted by Val Spragg on 21-Nov-2009
Many thanks to Ron & Barbara Darby for bringing Silversmoke Charmaine and Silversmoke Benny Goodman to represent the breed on the ACA Club Row stand. Many thanks also to Mike Shammas for the excellent talk on the Abyssinian as part of the breed slot, with of course Barbara and the kittens who were charming.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 21-Nov-2009
Well done - Lorraine Pontello and ImpGrd Ch One Shot From A'far, who got his UK Grd today.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 15-Nov-2009
A male Usual Aby has been found in the Tamworth area. Please contact our Welfare co-ordinator; Dorothy Harley if your Aby is missing. 01259 750576

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Posted by Val Spragg on 11-Oct-2009
Lots goig on now, your delegates are here to put your views forward. The next meeting is on the 28th October, Steve and Val will be there. Please contact us if you want to know what's on the agenda. The accounts are still dire, other than increasing revenues there seems no plan to reduce costs. We need to here from you :-)

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Posted by Val Spragg on 5-Sep-2009
The ACA will once again be at the Supreme Cat Show on Saturday 21st November 2009. We have booked a double exhibition pen for our Club Row Exhibit (s) and would like to have two kittens to represent the breed. If you are interested in bringing your kittens for our Club to show off, please contact me by phone or e-mail. Val Spragg 01386 852594 / valerie.spragg@tesco.net as soon as possible. The Club funds the entry and you get a free pass into the show. Please support your Club, enter your cats, the Supreme Show is the ideal opportunity to show off our unique breed.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 9-Jul-2009
It has come to our notice that pets are being advertised, at very low prices, as pedigree "Abyssinians" and are being offered for breeding purposes. Be very suspicious of these adverts as no reputable registered breeder would advertise breeding cats in this way. If you buy from an unscrupulous breeder or dealer your cat may not be registered, may not even be an Abyssinian, may develop disease and may suffer from hereditary weaknesses which would make it totally unsuitable for breeding.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 5-Jul-2009
Well done "pinky" and congratulations to David and Louise, A good result for the "unusual" Abyssinian!!

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Posted by Mike and Karen Shammas on 5-Jul-2009
Glendavan Getta Mauve-on, aka Pinky, became the first Champion Lilac Abyssinian at the Wiltshire & District Cat Club show in Swindon yesterday. Click the link below for photos.

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Mike and Karen Shammas on 29-Jun-2009
The write-ups from all 4 judges are now on the results page for the 2009 show. Use the link below to get straight there.

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Mike and Karen Shammas on 27-Jun-2009
Steve Parkin and Val Spragg attended the GCCF Council meeting on 24th June.

This was a very important meeting (see preceding news item), so they have taken the unprecedented step of immediately publishing their delegate report on this site.

Click on the link below to read their report.

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Mike and Karen Shammas on 27-Jun-2009
This week, a vital GCCF Council Meeting was held, largely about the finances of the GCCF. The GCCF has long been known to have a problem, now actions are to be taken to address it.

The link below will open the proposals discussed at that meeting, as provided for wide circulation by the GCCF.

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Mike and Karen Shammas on 2-May-2009
The ACA Constitution is now avaliable online, as a PDF document. It will have a proper link soon, but in the meantime you can access it using the link below.

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Mike and Karen Shammas on 15-Apr-2009
A link to PDF files with Steve's Parkin's, Margaret Rodger's and Michele Codd's official judges reports for the ACA show in March can now be found on the Show Results page. Or by clicking on the link below.

For more details, Click here.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 6-Apr-2009
The Annual General Meeting of the Abyssinian Cat Association was adjourned. Notice is hereby given that the adjourned meeting will be reconvened and continue with the same Agenda at 21 Carston Close, London SE12 8DY on Sunday 12 April 2009 at 1.00 pm when Clause 8 (iv) of the Club’s Constitution will be applied.

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Posted by Val Spragg on 29-Mar-2009
The Annual General Meeting of the Abyssinian Cat Association will be held on Sunday 5thth April, 2009 at the Oliver Bird Hall, Church Hill Road, Solihull, B91 3RQ Meeting starts at 1pm followed by Tea Please make every effort to attend and support your Club

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Posted by Mike and Karen Shammas on 28-Mar-2009
The new 'Email the ACA' feature has been redesigned to prevent attack by advertising robots and is active again. You can use it to email the Hon.Sec. at any time.

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Posted by Mike and Karen Shammas on 20-Mar-2009
The site has moved succesfully to our new hosts, LiquidSix. There were no glitches, so thanks all who took part behind the scenes. A new feature will appear soon.

Cheers, ACA Webmaster

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Posted by Gill Wilson on 9-Feb-2009
For like-minded friends of the feline, the cat calendar event of the year is coming to Knutsford! The Abyssinian Cat Association Annual Championship Show (held under the rules of the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy) is being held at The Civic Centre, Toft Road, Knutsford, Cheshire on Saturday, 7th March 2009. You will see one of the finest displays of Abyssinian Cats and kittens in the country, including Usual, Sorrel, Blue, Fawn, Lilac, Chocolate and Silver together with some of the more rare “unusual” colours. The Show is open to members of the public from 12.30 pm. Car parking is available on site but ample local parking exists nearby. Disabled facilities include ramps, wheelchair access and toilets. Why not come along? We will be delighted to see you. Admission: £2.00 (Senior Citizens & Children £1.00)

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Posted by Mike and Karen 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 and Karen 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 and Karen 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 and Karen 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