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The Humberside Cat Club was formed in 1975, when a small group of cat-loving friends, frustrated by the lack of cat-showing opportunities and cat-chat activity anywhere east of Leeds, decided to go out and create those missed opportunities for themselves. The county of Humberside being newly unveiled, it was decided to create a new cat-club in its name and therefore to strive to involve those breeders and exhibitors from both banks of the river. (See Newspaper Article 1976 - "New Club formed for North Humberside cat fanciers" - 160kb file) The club's first inaugural meeting was held on 17th September 1975 at the house of one of the founder members. The Chairman was Mrs Doris Wilson (our Club President), the Treasurer Mrs Sylvia Anderton and Honorary Secretary Mrs Anne Ford. In 1976 the Club held it's first Exemption show, which took place in a tent at the Hull Show. In 1977 the Countess of Harewood became the club's Patron. By 1979, the Club had gained affiliation with the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) and held is first annual championship show in 1982. 2000 - show moves to Doncaster Dome 2004 - The 22nd Annual Championship show returns to Hull to be held at the Vulcan Arena, part of the £44m brand new KC Stadium complex.
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