Lottery Award!
Epping Forest District and Buckhurst Hill Parish Councillor Malcolm Woollard joined the team of dedicated volunteers at Chestnut Cat Sanctuary to award certificates for the P.A.W’s (People and Animal Welfare Support) Programme jointly funded by the Co-Operative Community Dividend and Awards for All Community Lottery Grant.
Hamish McCalister and Sue Gamage (pictured inset) received their certificates from Mr Woollard for completed Stage 1 and 2 respectively of the P.A.W’s Programme. Hamish is a certified Cat Cuddler and Sue a highly proficient caring Cat Groomer. Both vital assets to the Chestnut Team. Jodie, a Year 11 Work Experience Student from a local school (pictured far right) describes her time at Chestnut Sanctuary as “magical, a wonderful opportunity to be involved in caring for such adorable cats, no two days are ever the same”.
Freud, a blue Persian pictured in the arms of volunteer Gill Beard adores his fuss and cuddles and is looking to find a loving home with his sister Sasha. Both are indoor cats who love being groomed. Home checks are required.
If you have a spare hour in the week or to find out more about volunteering on the P.A.W’s programme contact Jackie (Sanctuary Manager) or Marion (Deputy Manager) on 01992 560 510 (18 years +)

Pictured (far left) Hamish McCalister, Marion Ellis (Deputy Manager), Sue Gamage, Sharon, Councillor Malcolm Woollard, Gill Beard with Freud and Jodie (far right)