Letters

I decided to tame a neighbourhood kitty. After a little research I found out that there were four ‘kitty groups’ (for ladies about town) and I thought I ought to join one.

But how do I join? Do I simply crash a party, act super cool and say: ‘Hey, ladies! I want to honour you with my presence’.

I called a friend who was more experienced in such matters for advice. She suggested that I should wear my best clothes, prepare a hearty feast and invite a known ‘active member’ over to my home.

I did exactly as suggested. It was purr-fect and, sure enough, I got invited to the next kitty party in the neighbourhood.

On the big day I made my way to the beauty parlour to ensure I was feline and looked the part. I was the first to arrive. I waited in a lavish drawing room and as time slowly ticked by the other guests arrived fashionably late.

The hostess eventually glided down the stairs in all her finery. Everyone in the room gasped and looked on in awe.

As if scripted, those gathered turned their attention to the stray in the room. Where do you live? Do you own your villa? What do you do?

There were calculated glares and a few stares, paws out … meow, meow. Now I know why it was labelled a ‘kitty party’.

Mariam, by email.

On Saturday, Saar Mall will be staging a breast cancer charity event with the title Better Health - Better Her from 4pm to 10pm to raise funds for the Bahrain Breast Cancer Society - Think Pink Bahrain.

We have invited medical professionals as guest speakers to help spread awareness.

Al Kindi Hospital and Bahrain Specialist Hospital will also participate to provide free blood pressure, height and weight check-ups, consultations, medical screening, alongside offering discount vouchers and giveaways.

There are also promotional goods and items on sale to help generate cash for the cause.

Staging this event has been made possible through the help of our partners, including the Bahrain Cancer Society, Think Pink Bahrain and 6/10 Women Wellness.

For more details, please call Saar Mall on 17790203 & 32222616 or visit www.saarmallbahrain.com

Esmahan Bokhowa, general manager.

THE Rainbows For Kids British Nursery is very happy to announce that it will be staging its seventh annual Scarecrow Trail on Saturday, November 11, at its premises at Villa 769, Road 1225, Block 212 Muharraq. The event, from 9am to 11.30am, will be open to the public and entrance is free.

Judging takes place at around 11am on the day and all scarecrows should be brought to the premises on Thursday, November 9, between 8am and 5pm.

We are once again inviting schools, individuals and clubs to take part. Scarecrows can be of any design and size with book token prizes from Barnes Noble Book Store to be won.

We always a have great time and the scarecrows entered are amazing in their diversity.

Application forms are available at Rainbows For Kids in Muharraq or by simply emailing me at the address below.

Many thanks,

Christine Hasan, Christineh@rainbowsforkids.net

The Dove

I, The Dove, can see two sides

Two parts of this wonderful world

Clearly aware of which part I’m far away form

The dark lane which I’m trying to brighten

War, hate, anxiety, darkness

This is the side people are willing to fight for

Up in the air, watching with guilt

Guilt, feeling like I can bring change

Peace, love, light, happiness

Understandable to drive on this road

In the blue, seeing rainbows underneath me

Not one person expecting my help.

Umaiza Ahmed, Year 8

Editor’s note: The St Christopher’s School pupil won the recent Peace Day poetry competition and she read her entry over the school tannoy at midday to mark the occasion.