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Cats Protection to host coronation picnic
“Everyone is welcome and we will be on hand to help people find out more about becoming a volunteer for Cats Protection" – Tania Marsh.
The public, and their teddy bears, are invited.

Cat Protection’s National Cat Adoption Centre is inviting the public to join them for a teddy bears’ picnic to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

The picnic will take place at the centre in Chelwood Gate, East Sussex on Monday, 8 May from 12.00pm – 2.00pm. Entry will be free and people are encouraged to bring their teddy bears along with them.

The picnic is part of the Big Help Out initiative, which aims to raise awareness of volunteering through a national day of events across the UK.

Those who attend the picnic will have the opportunity to learn more about volunteering with Cats Protection.

Tania Marsh, deputy manager of the centre, said: “Our charity helps thousands of cats every year, but this is only possible thanks to our amazing volunteers who do so much to help cats in need. We’re incredibly grateful to all of them, so this day will be about celebrating them as well as the coronation.

“Everyone is welcome and we will be on hand to help people find out more about becoming a volunteer for Cats Protection. We have many roles available, from hands-on cat work to helping out with social media.

“Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, make new friends and feel like you’re making a difference to a good cause. If you love animals – especially cats – then we’d love to meet you!”

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.