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Britain’s Most Adventurous Cat Named
Thunder with owner Gemma.
Exeter residents Gemma Baker and Mark Hutchings are celebrating after their cat, Thunder, was crowned Britain’s most adventurous cat, beating off stiff competition from over 450 cats across the UK.

The awards were launched by a cat food manufacturer in honour of Bobo, the acrobatic free-running star of that company’s latest TV ad.

Mark, Thunder’s owner got caught up in one of Thunder’s many adventures recently when he climbed to the top of a 30-foot tree. Worried Mark climbed the tree himself in order to save Thunder, but once he reached the top, the daring moggy leapt to the ground unaided and unharmed, and it was poor Mark that needed rescuing with the help of neighbours and ladders!

Gemma comments: “Thunder’s always exploring and he has a cunning knack of getting Mark or I involved in his adventurous pursuits! I can’t believe that his adventures have landed him the crown of Britain’s Most Adventurous Cat, and us a trip to Africa – I’ll never complain about his antics again!”  

Lucky Gemma and Mark will be jetting off to the wild African safari lands of Kenya for the chance to see really big adventurous cats in action. Plus, Thunder will enjoy a year’s supply of cat food.

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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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.