bot of you
well, Mel who has these pedigree rescues was going to ring me back in 10 minutes - that was 2 hours ago, so I think I will just have to leave it up to her now
I didn't know about the RHU site, though, and I see there is a volunteer home checker living near me, so will bear her in mind - and as vets visit once a year for vaccinations they may be suitable as a reference
I found a lady who does long distance pet courier service - have asked ClaireR is she knows of her, as she is based in Manchester area and does some work for local CP
not cheap but would allow me to consider a rescue from another area if another likely candidate crops up