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Knitters and kittens join forces
kitten with knitted mice
Knitters can craft their creations each month with Battersea's cats for company.

Battersea's cattery launches a knitting club

Knitters and kittens are joining forces for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home's new knitting club.

Whether a novice or a knitting expert, cat lovers have been invited to the charity's London cattery for the world's first interspecies knitting club.

With Battersea's cats for company, knitting club members can make donations including knitted mice, blankets and toys. Or, they can work on their own projects or make items for their own pets.

The Knittin' Kittens Club is meets monthly at 5pm till 8pm, from Wednesday, October 15.

While the club is free to attend, donations to the charity are greatly appreciated.

For directions to the charity's cattery, visit http://www.battersea.org.uk/apex/webarticle?pageId=085-battersealondon

Image courtesy of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

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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.