Nala was a well-known cat at a railway station in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. She became famous for greeting passengers at the ticket gate with her friendly nature. Sadly, Nala passed away in December, but she is still fondly remembered by everyone. To honor her, a bronze statue will be made in her memory, reminding people of her presence.
The bronze statue will be situated on a walkway between the Arts and Leisure Centre and the train station. People from all over the UK and other countries supported this exciting idea. An artist named Ben Twiston-Davies has volunteered to create this statue. The statue's base will look like a station ticket barrier to reflect where Nala used to spend her time.
The plan to build the statue was approved by the Stevenage Borough Council planning committee. Natasha Ambler, Nala's owner, expressed how much people loved Nala as part of their family. The funds for the statue were raised by her fans worldwide. This thoughtful statue will help keep Nala's memory alive forever at the station.
Original news source: Stevenage station's cat Nala to get memorial bronze statue (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
1. Have you ever visited a train station? What was it like?
2. Do you have a favorite animal? Why do you like it?
3. What are some ways people remember someone they love?
4. How do statues help us remember important things or people?
5. Can you think of any famous statues around the world?
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Nala was a well-known cat at a railway station in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
A statue will be made to honor Nala's memory because of her popularity.
Nala's statue will be made of bronze.
The statue will be placed on a walkway between the Arts and Leisure Centre and the station.
Ben Twiston-Davies is the artist creating the statue.
The statue's pedestal will look like a station ticket barrier.
The statue was funded by fans of Nala from across the world.
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Nala was a cat at a railway station in , Hertfordshire. She became for greeting passengers at the ticket gate with her friendly nature. Sadly, Nala passed away in December, but she is still fondly remembered by everyone. To honor her, a bronze statue will be made in her memory, reminding people of her presence. The bronze statue will be on a between the Arts and Leisure and the train station. People from all over the UK and other countries supported this exciting idea. An artist Ben Twiston-Davies has volunteered to create this . The statue's will look like a station ticket barrier to reflect where Nala used to spend her time. The plan to build the statue was approved by the Stevenage Borough Council planning committee. Ambler, Nala's owner, expressed how much people loved Nala as of their family. The for the statue were raised by her fans worldwide. This thoughtful statue will help keep Nala's memory alive forever at the station.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think Nala became so popular at the station?
2. How do you feel about having statues to remember animals?
3. Do you think itβs important to honor memories with statues? Why or why not?
4. How can a community show support for someone or something it loves?
5. What are some other ways to remember someone special?
6. How would you feel if there was a statue of your pet?
7. What kind of art do you like and why?
8. Why do you think Ben Twiston-Davies is creating the statue for free?
9. Have you ever raised money for a cause? How was the experience?
10. What roles do council committees play in local communities?
11. Why might people from other countries be interested in Nala's statue?
12. How do art and memories connect in your life?
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