Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2008 | Page 7

BREAKING NEWS life FOREWORD Cats Protection League hold Summer Fayre The vision of Cats Protection is to ensure that every cat is given the chance of a life where it will be treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. The Cats Protections adoption centre at Ryde has many felines waiting for homes and can house up to 80 cats/ kittens at one time. When prospective adopters choose a cat or kitten they like, a pre home visit is carried out. When the adoption is completed the centre offers a follow up service and an informal visit to see the cat/ kitten settled in its new home. Neutering is one of Cats Protection’s core objectives and the only way to ensure the unplanned litters of today don’t become the unwanted cats of tomorrow. Due to the recent kitten explosion on the island the Isle of Wight adoption centre at Ryde has launched a “free” neutering campaign. The CP neutering road show will be out and about around the island offering free vouchers to cat owners. Vouchers will also available at CP reception 122 Marlborough Road, Ryde The centre welcomes visitors daily and is open 11-3pm, 7 days a week. Evening opening Tues/Weds 5-8pm. Help make the stay of the cats more enjoyable by offering “hands on” and join our team of cat cuddlers. This years Summer Fayre Saturday August 16th 12-3pm at 122 Marlborough Road, Ryde celebrates 10 years since the rebuild of the centre. Music by Dio, refreshments, stalls and raffle. Raffle prizes and saleable items wanted. For further information contact Isle of Wight adoption centre at Ryde on 01983 562609 email:[email protected] or visit the website www.isleofwight.cats.org.uk www.wightfrog.com/islandlife Internationally renowned Artist Exhibits in Seaview “Last year someone said of my exhibition that it was the most amazing show they had seen – akin to visiting a top London Gallery; this year’s exhibition follows suit. I was so pleased to hear this,” said Carolyn Pavey. “Having grown up in Seaview, it was very satisfying that people recognised in my paintings that the Island is such a special place to me.” Carolyn’s reputation in recent years has gained an international following for her large seascapes and landscapes. It is hardly surprising that they are so appreciated. Her technique of building up layers of glazes affords the finished work a luminosity which contemporary painting rarely achieves. Also reflected in the exhibition is her love of travel – Italy (Venice), France and Spain are some of the destinations translated onto canvas in recent years. In addition to her child studies and seascapes, Carolyn has painted more formal portraits as well as abstracted work, an area which her collectors have encouraged for some time. Carolyn’s paintings are to be found in public and private collections. She has exhibited in many London galleries, including: the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of Miniature Painters Sculptors and Gravers. Carolyn runs Specialist Art courses in the run up to the exhibition and takes a limited number of commissions yearly. The exhibition will be held at the Masonic Hall, Fairy Road, Seaview from Friday 15th August (12 noon – 6pm). Then from Saturday 16th – Tuesday 19th August, 10am – 6pm. For private view invitations or art courses, contact C A Pavey – Tel: [phone] email: [email protected] web: www.paveypaintings.com 7