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Registered Charity Number 262245

This is Topsy, one of the Sanctuary's long term residents, she has been with us for nearly 12 years. Topsy has always kept herself to herself which has prevented her from getting a home. Recently it has been discovered that she has Polyps in her ears and required an expensive operation to remove them. It is likely to cost in the range of £1,000. 

If you would like to make a donation towards Topsy's operation it would be greatly appreciated, there is a link on the Funding and Membership page.

Thank you.

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED US THROUGHOUT 2011

A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS DONATED FOOD AND TOYS FOR THE CATS FOR OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD THE AMOUNT OF GIFTS FOR THE CATS WAS FANTASTIC

HAVE A PEACEFUL NEW YEAR

FROM EVERYBODY HERE AT RHODES MINNIS ESPECIALLY THE CATS

Mrs Susan Care is no longer a Trustee from 11 September 2011.

In response to demand we do have a scheme guaranteeing to take in cats from people in the event of their death. As we are expanding soon, we will also have more capacity to enable us to make sure we can always do this. Please see the 'About Us' page for further details.

Events Calendar 2011

Here are the results for the CHRISTMAS FAIR held on 26 November 2011. We had a really successful day and the takings exceeded last year by over £300 - which is a considerable achievement in these difficult times. Thank you to everyone who supported the event so enthusiastically.

Bric a brac - £95.75

New stall - £221.30

Cakes, Jams, Sweets, £301.30

Refreshments - £68.74

Toys & Books - £98.68

Hamper raffles - £152.50

B Mountain & J Hatchers stall - £126.50

Tombola - £248.87

Collecting Tins  - 78.15

Donations - £125.00

TOTAL £1516.79

Less expenses:

Hire of Hall £80.00

Advertising £100.00

Cost of new Stock £79.67

Other costs £14.00

TOTAL £273.67

LEAVING A NET PROFIT OF £1243.12 (LAST YEAR £919.92)

Our OPEN DAY was Sunday the 24th July 2011 at Seathwaite. The takings from the individual stalls were as follows:                                                                          £         

Gate- T Jinks & P Stammers                                       723.90   

New Stall & Cards -Eileen & Caron Sharpe             235.23  

Hamper Raffle - V Bird L Clapinson & K Hygate    375.20 

Tombola - T & C Jell,P Andrews & V & Chloe Jell 1027.70

Plants & Meringues - J & K Jones,M Girault, K Ashworth,         J Cooper, H Severs, N Higson & L Buck                   849.55 

Cakes & Jams - M & S Beer, A Chambers &  Julie  610.85

Bric a brac - S Fagg, J Bromley & L Davison           268.69

Toys Games & Books (As Bric a brac)                    117.36

Sandwiches/Rolls - S & C Care                               162.00

Teas & Coffees-A West,R Green,P Brown & A Ahorlu       210.83

Reflexology Demonstartion - T Burgis - donations 58.13

A & M McClarence & B Godden's Stall                      52.59

Donations -                                                              358.79

New Membership fees                                             22.00

Sale of Coach tickets                                               462.00

Vet J Stattersfield's Stall                                          34.60

B Hall's Catnip & Furniture Stall                            376.50

Cake Raffle & Homemade sweets-J&J Sandercombe     230.00

Carole Warner & Cats - Pets as Therapy                 21.50

B Mountain & J Hatcher's Stall                              320.76

Gross Receipts                                    

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                                                                              6518.18

From which we must deduct our expenses:

Advertising                                            296.00

Cost of new stock                                    92.60

Staff costs                                                82.00

Cost of coach hire                                   410.00

Tea, coffee & drinks                                 40.00

Total                                 -------------------------

                                                                  920.60.

LEAVING A NET PROFIT FOR SANCTUARY FUNDS OF £5597.58.

We did not think last year's record could be bettered, but it was, by a splendid £740.00! This was the best Open Day, in every way, which we have ever had and it made us all very proud of the Sanctuary, its Staff, helpers and all the supporters who made so much and gave so much to make the day. Almost everything sold was home-made and that was clearly recognised by everyone who cleared most of the stalls by 2pm. Special thanks to the heroes on the car park Alan Warner, Ken Jones, Colin Jinks & Roy Clapinson, helped at times by Bill Butler & Mike O'Brien from the vets' stall. And, best news of all, 5 adult cats and 7 kittens found new homes on the day.

If any one has comments or suggestions, we should very much like to hear from you. NEXT YEARS OPEN DAY WILL BE ON SUNDAY 22ND JULY 2012. See you all then or hopefully before!

We are delighted that we have a NEW PATRON. 

Jeremy Stattersfield MA BM Vet MRCVS, Principal of Burnham House Veterinary Surgeries at Dover, Folkestone, Whitfield & Walmer. Jeremy is well known throughout Kent & neighbouring counties for his work in helping animal charities, has agreed to become an honorary patron of the Sanctuary.

FOOD COLLECTION BOXES

The following stores have kindly let us place food collection boxes in their shops.

Co-op (formerly Somerfields) Stembrook Dover

Jolleys Charlton Green Dover

Morrisons Charlton Green Dover

Sainsburys Park Farm Folkestone

Pets at Home Park Farm Folkestone

Sainsburys Hythe