Young Islanders Invited To Design Their ‘Dream Cat’ In Special Anniversary Competition

Young artists across the Isle of Wight are being invited to get creative and design their very own ‘dream cat’ as part of celebrations marking 65 years of cat rehoming on the Island.

The competition is being organised by the Cats Protection Isle of Wight Cat Centre, which first opened its doors in February 1961 and is marking its anniversary year with a special open day on June 13.

As part of the event, cat-inspired artwork created by local school-age children will be put on display, with organisers encouraging youngsters to let their imaginations run wild.

The overall winner will receive a family ticket to Tapnell Farm, while prizes and runner-up awards will also be handed out across three age categories: six and under, seven to 11 years, and 12 to 16 years.

Children taking part are being asked to create their ‘dream cat’ on paper no larger than A4 using any paper-based medium, from paints and drawings to collages.