If you would like to help support the Branch and the work we do, why not become a member? You receive four magazines each year packed with Branch information, cat stories and forthcoming events. Best of all, you are helping us to care for more needy cats through your annual membership.

The Branch is run by volunteers, and many of our members support us in lots of ways. We would love to hear from you if you want to become more involved.

Food appeal

We need over 200 tins of cat food a day to feed the cats who are in our care. Every tin donated means that more of our funds can be used for Veterinary care etc. If everybody donated just one tin of cat food, it would make such a difference. If you can help in any way please phone 08453 712762. Thank you.

Unwanted gifts

Wondering how to make room for all those lovely Christmas gifts Santa has just given you? We at the Bournemouth and district branch would be delighted to receive any unwanted items of Jewellery - if it's gold or silver then that would be wonderful but any costume jewellery sells well on our stalls especially now that we have a really good display cabinet to use. It displays the jewellery in a professional manner and we get jewellery valued by a professional jeweller who advises us on pricing (at no cost to the branch) which allows us to get the optimum price for our funds. So if you are downsizing your jewel box then we shall be very pleased to lighten your load. If you do not have any jewellery then empty boxes are always needed.

Unwanted gifts of any kind ar ewelcome so long as they aren't electrical If you can help with any of the above, please give me a ring and I can arrange collection.

If you have unwanted gifts, call Lyndsay on 01202 512209.

Leaving a legacy to Cats Protection

We rely heavily on generous gifts such as legacies to continue our ever-increasing work with abandoned, homeless and injured cats. We are always grateful to be remembered in Wills. Fortunately, many of our members and supporters decide to reward the happiness given to them by their own cats by leaving either a specific sum of money or a proportion of their estate to Cats Protection when they die. N.B. If you wish your legacy to directly benefit our Branch, you will need to ensure that the wording "Cats Protection Bournemouth & District Branch" is used.

Also remember that if you have a cat (or indeed any pet) you should ensure that its future care is provided for in your will.

For further details, please contact our treasurer, Pam, on 01202 594564. Thank you.