P484 Teletext 484 Apr28 22:17:54 NEWS ————————————————————————————— FLAG DAY'S DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY A celebrity gathering at Covjnt Garden saw the launch of this year's London Joint Animal Flag Day on May 25. It is Britain's largest street collection. Founded in 1936, the flag day raises money for sjvjtal animal welfare charities. Sixty years on, 14 charities are represented, including the Blue Cross, RSPCA and Cat Action Trust. cont... ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— When wildlife stops daily life! 463 SEE THE FA CUP FINAL AT WEMBLEY p451 Stars Recipe Tea Break TV tonightP484 Teletext 484 Apr28 22:47:43 NEWS ————————————————————————————— FLAG DAY'S 60th cont. There's high hopis for London's Joint Animal Flag Day on May 25. Anabel Wilson, a co-ordinator, says: "The day is an excellent example of how charities can work togjthjt to achieve a common end. Last year £73,500 was raised. Wj'ri hoping to top £100,000 this year." Money raised helps provide many services, such as shelters for stray and unwanted cats and dogs. ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— Building society speculation fever 542 WEN A £250 WORD PROCESSOR p653 Stars Recipe Tea Break TV tonightP484 Teletext 484 Apr28 22:11:42 NEWS —————————————————————————————— GEORGE WALKED ON GEORGE'S DAY St George's Day was celebrated in Sussex with George, a Shetland pony, walking 15 miles to raise funds for the Blue Cross Small Animal and Equine Adoption Centre in Northiam, E Sussex. He took Liz Sibilia, manageress of the centre, with him and ended his walk at Lewis Castle where they were welcomed by the Mayor of Lewis. Liz said: "Wj hope to raise £1,000 to buy waterproof rugs for the horses." ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Fun & Games 450 Digitisjr 470 CHERNOBYL 10 YEARS AFTER p462 Stars Recipe Tea Break TV tonightP484 Teletext 484 Apr28 22:51:04 NEWS ————————————————————————— ———— JERSEY SHOWS CARING FACE Jjrsjy dug deep to look after 109 Chihuahuas dogs after two women who bred them fell ill and couldn't cope any more. Good homes were found for 40 of the dogs within the first 24 hours. Staff at the animal sanctuary remain confident of finding homes for the remaining dogs. But it's estimated it will cost £10,000 to neuter and vaccinate all the dogs before adoption. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— Flashback to US racial inferno 671 WHERE TO CHECK OUT THE ALBUMS p624 Stars Recipe Tea Break TV tonightP484 Teletext 484 Apr28 22:15:04 PROBLEMS ———————————————————————— —————— CAT TAKING OUR FOOD Dear Tania A cat recently started coming to our house and eating our cat's food. She looks well cared for. What should I do? Anon Tania replies Ring your local police and animal rescue charities to see if anyone has lost a cat. If none is missing, ask around locally and place notices, with a photo, in shops. It's likely the cat belongs to a neighbour. ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— 60 words max. Letters may bj amended Send problems to: Pet Problems, PO Box 297, London SW6 1QJ Stars Recipe Tea Break TV tonightP484 Teletext 484 Apr28 22:27:53 PROBLEMS ————————————————————————— —————— RABBIT'S TOO AGGRESSIVE Dear Tania My rabbit is really aggressive. He keeps trying to bite mj and thumps his feet on the floor. How can I tami him? Sally, age 9 Tania replies You need an expert to show you some techniques. Ask your vet to recommend a local animal behaviourist who can deal with rabbit problems. Also, you can write to APBC, 257 Royal College Street, London, NW1 9LU. ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— 60 words max. Letters may be amended Send problems to: Pet Problems, PO Box 297, London SW6 1QJ Stars Recipe Tea Break TV tonight