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A TICA affiliated Cat Club based in the Midlands aimed at holding shows and promoting the Cat Fancy.

02/11/2024

We are looking for sponsors for our fun classes and rings for our December show.
2 fun classes have already been sponsored but we have still more to fill.

Ring sponsorship - £15 per ring/£60 for all six rings
(Rings have an unlimited amount of sponsors.)

There are several "levels" of sponsoring for the fun classes.
Fun rings still available for sponsoring are :

‘Naked and Slinky Cats’ judged by Aline Noel Garel (Saturday) –
Balinese, Oriental Longhair, Oriental Shorthair, Siamese, Sphynx, Donskoy and Peterbald.

‘The Maine Event’ judged by Kitti Ruttan (Saturday)
– Maine C**n and Maine C**n Polydactyls

‘Curly Cats’ judged by Kitti Ruttan (Saturday) – Selkirk Rex, Selkirk Straight, Devon Rex, Cornish Rex and La Perms‘

‘Powder Puffs and Owls’
judged by Jean Marc Lagarde (Saturday)
– Exotic Shorthair, Persians, American Shorthair, Scottish Folds and Scottish Straights

‘Ticked Cats’ judged by Jean Marc Lagarde (Saturday) – Abysinnian, Somali and Singapuras

‘Best of British’ judged by Andreas Krestchmer-Kraicek (Saturday) – British Shorthair and British Longhairs

‘All the Cuddles’ judged by Agata Kruszona-Zawadzka judge (Saturday) –
all household pet kittens and neuters

30/10/2024

We are honoured to announce that there will be a trophy awarded to the highest scoring Maine C**n at our show in Stoneleigh on 14th & 15th December.
This trophy is in loving memory of Phillipa Holmes and generously donated by Orrono Maine C**ns.

The highest scoring Maine C**n can be a kitten, cat or alter.
So bring out your lovely Maine C**ns in Phillipa´s memory and enter them for our show to have a shot at winning this lovely award.

In addition to this, we would like to remind you that we also have special fun classes on Saturday:
"Naked and Slinky Cats"
"The Maine Event"
"Curly Cats"
"Powder Puffs and Owls"
"Ticked Cats"
"Spots n Stripes"
"Best of British"
"Blue Eyed Cats & Semi Longhair Cats"
"All the Cuddles"

https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows

28/10/2024

Don´t forget to enter your cats for our show in Stoneleigh on 14th & 15th December.
This will be a 14 ring show which means 6 AB and 1 SP rings each day.
We will also have lots of vendors and of course our amazing raffle.
There will be several fun rings too and some of those are still looking for sponsoring.

This is the only show in any of the European regions that weekend and we are hoping many of you will join us.
If you need help with entering or have any other questions, feel free to contact our entryclerk at [email protected]

All show information and more can be found on TOES:
https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows

19/10/2024

Final reminder of our early bird pricing which finishes tonight at midnight for all entries and payments received today 😁😁

Full information on TOES here

15/10/2024

Our Early Bird will be flying away on the 19th October so if you want to take advantage of the discounted pricing head on over to TOES to pop your entries in 😁

We have a great line up of judges with 12 AB rings and 2 SP and lots of fun planned 🥰

We are the only show in the three European regions that weekend so don't miss out on your last chance to get some points in 2025!

Any questions please email our entry clerk Kim Volckaerts on [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to the show 😁

14/10/2024

Only 4 days left on our Early Bird offer for our show in Stoneleigh on 14 & 15 December.
Enter and pay the latest on 19th October before our rates change into the regular pricing.

We have 12 AB rings and 2 SP rings over the weekend so plenty of points to collect. In addition, we will also have plenty of fun classes so why not come and join in on the fun?

If you need any help entering or if ypu have any questions, just ask our entryclerk and she will gladly assist you.

https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows

11/10/2024

Only one week left on our Early Bird pricing for our December show in Stoneleigh.
Early bird ends on 19th October and will go up after that.
Any entries/placeholders not paid by then wil be changed to normal pricing aswel.
So if you would like to save some money, why not enter already or put in a placeholder?
We have 7 (!) rings for you each day and lots of fun rings.

https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows

06/10/2024

The countdown continues and we now have 13 days to go before the Mad About The Curl Early Bird pricing finishes for our third show on December 14th and 15th 😁

Our first Christmas show is a special Winter Festicurl with 12 AB and 2 SP rings together with breed special fun rings on each day.

For all information and entering please head on over to TOES https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows

We are the only European show that weekend so dont miss out on the chance to celebrate Christmas with friends and grab some last points for 2024. We do have a show price and block for the hotel on site - info on TOES - please email Sarah on [email protected] to reserve a room.

Keep those entries coming and keep Kim Volckaerts busy 😁

28/09/2024

Just under three weeks to go before the Mad About The Curl Early Bird closes for our third show on December 14th and 15th 😁

You don't want to miss out on our special Winter Festicurl with 12 AB and 2 SP rings rogether with breed special fun rings on each day.

For all information and entering please head on over to TOES https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows

We are the only European show that weekend. We do have a show price and block for the hotel on site - info on TOES - please email Sarah on [email protected] to reserve a room.

Keep those entries coming and keep Kim Volckaerts busy 😁

23/09/2024

Club curly cats were out showing at the weekend..... despite their unimpressed faces, Mango and River had fun! If you would like to meet lots of different breeds including the rare Selkirk Rex, make sure you have marked our third show in your diary!

14th and 15th December NAEC Stoneleigh

17/09/2024

Look who is gracing the top billing for local press - none other than Mango a cream Selkirk Rex who belongs to Donna Coupland one of our club members 🥰

All you local people who enjoyed the Cat Show Live so much - why not come and see a wide variety of cats both pedigree and non pedigree strut their stuff at our third show on 14th & 15th December 2024 at NAEC Stoneleigh.

Open for visitors from 9.30am to 4.30pm both days, as well as TICA judging rings we will have breed showcase specials each day between 12 noon and 1pm and a wide variety of stalls for some last minute Christmas shopping 🛍

Cash or card on the door or grab yourself a 10% discount booking online now here

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-winter-festicurl-tica-cat-show-tickets-1011510935437?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

14/09/2024

What a day we had at The Cat Show Live event at the NEC. Great interest in our cats and lots of people saying they are going to come to our Christmas show.

13/09/2024

Don't forget our Early Bird pricing for our TICA show in Stoneleigh on 14th & 15th December. Entries must be paid by 19th October to receive early bird pricing.
After that, the prices will go up so if you know you are coming & would like to save some money, go ahead and enter already. If you are not sure which cats to bring yet you can just put in a placeholder and decide later. Remember, placeholders are entries too 😉

We have 12 Allbreed and 2 Speciality rings over the weekend and a lot of fun classes spread out over the weekend.
A big show for you to enjoy and get those points for your cats.

All information, pricing and much more details can be found on TOES:
https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows

13/09/2024

All set up and ready for the tomorrow at the NEC!

Come and say hi and meet our wonderful curly Selkirk Rex and their pals Miu Miu the British Longhair and Totty the Abyssinian.

We will also be selling handmade sturdi and handbag charms with 10% of the proceeds going to local charity Coventry Cat Group.

Also don't forget to pick up your visitor discount flyer for our show on 14th & 15th December 2024 at Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth giving you 20% off visitor entry prices.

11/09/2024

We have now come to Instagram - follow us there for news as the club is out and about and info on our upcoming show 🤩

09/09/2024

Preparations are under way for the event this weekend and the MATC show team are getting really excited.

The following club members will be there

Kimcatz British Short & Longhairs (UK) with British Shorthair and British Longhair

Donna Coupland with Birmans

Boucles Selkirk Rex and Diana Saunderson with our Abysinnian princess, British Longhair and Selkirk Rex Longhair.

Please do come and say hi and meet the cats and pick up your discount code for visitor tickets to our show at Stoneleigh Exbibition Centre on 14th & 15th December 2024

05/09/2024

We will be at the Cat Show Live on the Selkirk Rex stand on 14th September! We will have information for vendors, exhibitors and visitors including a special voucher for a discount off visitor prices to the show!

We will also be selling our gorgeous MATC sturdi/handbag charms ♥️. For any sales made at the Cat Show Live we will be donating 10% of the proceeds to the Coventry Cat Group which is a independent rescue supporting the local region.

Please come and say hi!

25/08/2024

Just 1 paid cat entry left that gets the £5 additional discount!
Who´s going to be the one??

25/08/2024

Just a reminder that the first 20 paid cats for our show in Stoneleigh on 14th & 15th December get a £5 additional discount on the Early Bird prices!
We are getting closer to the 20 so if you snooze, you lose 🙃
We will have 12 Allbreed rings, 2 Speciality rings and a whole bunch of fun classes for you over the weekend.
Great value for these prices!

https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows

24/08/2024

Advance preview of our *limited edition* heart charms which are now available for pre-order for September sale 🤩

These are handmade sturdi charms with silk tassels giving a touch of luxury. They are 8 inches long including the tassel.

They are priced at £10 each and all proceeds will go to the club and help put on shows for your enjoyment.

Postage will be at cost or they can be preordered and delivered to the following shows:

Thames TICA - Moulton - September
Catimini - Paris - September (ES Regional)
GCCF Supreme Show - Stoneleigh - October
Cats n Tulips - Asperen - October (EN Regional)
Felinology - Walsall - November (EW Regional)
Blue Danube On Safari - Austria - November
CRAOV, Tabby Cat Club & Rex Cat Association - Stoneleigh - November
Mad About The Curl - Stoneleigh - December

Please email the club direct on [email protected] to place your preorders

18/08/2024

We have now opened our entries for our show in Stoneleigh on 14th & 15th December!

The first 20 PAID entries get £5 additional discount on the Early Bird price.
Let's see who is the fastest!

All information and pricing is on TOES:
https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows

14/08/2024

Keep your eyes peeled as we will be opening our show on Sunday 18th August with a special deal for the first 20 paid entries who will all receive an additional discount of £5 per cat off our early bird pricing! For those who like to enter early this means even more savings 🤩

This is a 14 ring show - 12 AB and 2 SP - and is the only European regions show that weekend (14th & 15th December). We promise you our usual busy and fun celebration of cats.

We also have our special breed fun classes - if you would like to sponsor any of these please contact Kim Norton on [email protected]

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What a day we had at The Cat Show Live event at the NEC. Great interest in our cats and lots of people saying they are going to come to our Christmas show.

All set up and ready for the #catshowlive tomorrow at the NEC! Come and say hi and meet our wonderful curly Selkirk Rex and their pals Miu Miu the British Longhair and Totty the Abyssinian. We will also be selling handmade sturdi and handbag charms with 10% of the proceeds going to local charity Coventry Cat Group. Also don't forget to pick up your visitor discount flyer for our show on 14th & 15th December 2024 at Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth giving you 20% off visitor entry prices. #selkirkrexofinstagram #tica #selkirkrexcat #catshowlive #madaboutthecurlcc #coventrycatgroup #theinternationalcatassociation #catshow

Set up nearly finished - we are looking forward to welcoming you in the morning ❤️❤️

Just 24 hours left to enter our second show at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire so don't delay any longer :-) 10 AB rings, 2 SP rings and a Rising Stars congress on Saturday for all non Supreme titled cats. The counts look good but we have plenty of space for more - where are all the longhair alters and HHP Kittens? It would be amazing if we could get to 140! For anyone who entered before Friday 26th January, you can add additional cats at the regular pricing. Any queries just PM me. We have a fantastic raffle with a share of proceeds going to Frinton Feline Aid and a wide variety of stalls selling both human and cat related products! Kim Volckaerts likes to be kept busy so please head on over to TOES and get your entries in. https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows#show2739

How can you resist that cute face ;-) yes we are down to the wire now, Mad About The Curl second show closes tomorrow at 5pm. All payments must be made by 31st January. We have a promising looking count with particularly good counts in kitten (for the time of year) and alters. We still have plenty of space for more cats though! If you have already entered and want yo add another cat then we will only charge the regular pricing for extras rather than Slow Poke pricing. Please message me if you wish to bring multiple cats :-) Entry is on TOES - please keep my entry clerk busy 😁 https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows#show2739

Well we are down to the last two days in which to enter our show on 3rd and 4th February. We have some great numbers 130/127 but still have space for more. We have added a "Rising Stars" congress on Saturday for all non Supreme cats. All counts are looking nice at the moment but with 15 placeholders still to convert will increase further! Please get your entries in ASAP so we can finalise our benching and rosettes.

By popular request we will be adding a congress on the Saturday of our show on 3rd and 4th February. This will be open to non supreme titled cats only ❤️. We will automatically enter your cats in for you so now those young adult cats have an extra chance at title points and finals 😀

We've given you lots of warnings but REGULAR ENTRY PRICING ENDS TOMORROW 25tth January for the Mad About The Curl Show on 3rd and 4th February in Stoneleigh. Any entries and payments received after then will be at our Slow Poke pricing until closure of the show at 5pm Sunday 28thh January. There are lots of you who have said you are coming but haven't done your entries yet - don't dally too long as you might miss out. We will not take entries after Sunday. TOES link for entry and all the details :-) https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows#show2739

Just 6 days to go until entries close for our second show on 3rd & 4th February at Stoneleigh Warwickshire. We have 10 AB and 2 SP rings and lots of fun planned for you. Don't forget you can also give FIFE a try as we are sharing our venue and date with Strictly Cats. Entries are on TOES - https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows#show2739 We will be closing at 5pm on 28th January and we will not be taking late entries. Slow Poke pricing applies to all entries received or paid for after 25th January. Any queries please email [email protected]

Just 7 days to go until our second show closes for entries 😁 Lots of you have told us you are coming so please get your entries in ASAP. Deadlines to know are: Entries and payments to be in by midnight 25th January 2024 for regular pricing All entries to be in by 5pm 28th January 2024 as the show will close promptly with no late entries 31st January 2024 ALL payments must be received. Please enter on TOES here https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows#show2739. If you are struggling please email our fab entry clerk Kim Volckaerts on [email protected] and she will be happy to help you out....... she is twiddling her thumbs right now 🤣

Hey TICA friends it's less than 4 weeks to our second show and just 3 weeks until the show officially closes for entries. We would really appreciate it if you get your entries in ASAP to help us plan. Entries at the regular pricing have to be in and paid for by 25th January with any payments received after the 25th incurring the slowpoke entry price. We have a great show lined up for you with 10 AB and 2 SP rings with a diverse mix of judges. We have an amazing raffle with a brand new Air-Fryer and a special Kim Haskins print among the prizes and lots of trade stands. Don't forget you can also dip your toe in and try a FIFE show with discount pricing of £5 applying to each cat entered in both shows. Please remember to indicate which half of the hall you wish to be benched in. Entries are on TOES here https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows#show2739 There are lots of cat friendly hotels locally and we recommend searching on Booking.Com but if you need any help narrowing down then please reach out. If you aren't able to come please consider supporting the show by sponsoring a ring - it's £15 per ring or £60 for all 6 rings ♥️ please email us on [email protected] if you would like to sponsor a ring.

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!Amy Stadterr,Lisa Burnettt,Kavita Vincentt

Meet our fab entry clerk Kim with her first curly kitty - Tini 🥰 You have just over 24 hours to get your early bird entries in for our second show being held jointly with Strictly Cats hosting their show under FIFE rules. We have great judges and are expecting plenty of visitors. There are lots of stalls for you to browse and stock up on goodies for your felines. All details can be found here https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows#show2739 and you can contact Kim [email protected] with any queries. We can't wait to welcome you to our Show!

Huge congratulations to everyone who showed at the Spoticat show this weekend on your results and we hope you all enjoyed the festivities and cake! Just a reminder that the early bird special pricing for our second show is open until Tuesday 12th December 10pm. If you wish to take advantage of discounted fees please enter and pay by this deadline :-) Entries are on TOES here https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows#show2739

5 days until our Early Bird pricing for our second show on 3rd and 4th February 2024 comes to a close. We and our friends at Strictly Cats are excited to welcome you to our joint TICA and FIFE show - don't forget that nifty £5 per cat discount on each shows entry fees if you decide to sample both styles of showing! We have lots of fun planned and some great trade stands booked. Head on over to https://shows.tica.org/en/component/toes/shows#show2739 now and keep Kim Volckaerts busy :-) Both show teams will be at Spoticat this weekend if you have any queries!