CARADON Local Opportunities Partnerships organised an Animal Magic Day on Wednesday at Cambridge Field, Torpoint. The day was aimed at showing how getting involved with animals is good for you. Details were available about local courses in animal care, hobbies and volunteering. Gables Farm dogs' and cats' home had a stall, with volunteers Chris Holland and Jen Harris talking about how volunteers can assist with supermarket collections, dog walking and cat cuddling. Pam Gratton, local co-ordinator for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and volunteer John Owens, had a stand to raise awareness of sight issues and eye conditions. They are also looking for volunteers and need puppy walkers. Volunteers Sylvia and Jan, of Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Cats' Protection League, were raising awareness of their work and the need for cat fosterers. Nigel Walters, of Nomansland, had his ferrets to show and race. He was able to explain the care needed to look after the animals. David Buncle, from Westcountry Falconry near Tavistock, attracted a lot of attention as he had an African Bateleur eagle. A majestic looking bird, he retold the natural history of it throughout the day. He also talked about hawk and owl handling and the falconry courses he runs. Caradon dog wardens were there to explain their work and how it is changing all the time. From next year, local authorities will have sole responsibility for stray dogs, taking over what has been a police job for almost 100 years. Alex Lochhead, Caradon LOPs co-ordinator, said: 'We support young people in the area who are not working or in full-time education. The event has enabled them find out if there is a job or training course involving animals that is right for them.'