Guide Dogs for the Blind is currently recruiting puppy raisers in the Beverley. The charity which supports people with sight loss is hoping volunteers will come forward to help raise the puppies they are training.
An estimated 25 people in the UK start to lose their sight every day. With the charity getting just 1% of its funding from government sources, volunteer’s play a key role.
The Beverley Building Society have named the Charity of the Month for May 2017 as Guide Dogs Hull Mobility Team.
Based in Beverley, their dedicated team of supporters and staff work to deliver a range of mobility services, whether it’s training guide dog partnerships, empowering people through My Guide, or supporting young people and their families.
From experience, there are some dogs in their final 10-12 weeks of training, who may benefit from a home environment rather than a kennel environment. Although kennels is a more consistent and routine environment, we do need to provide the right accommodation for the individual dog which will enhance their performance as a future guide dog. With the dog relaxed and confident, we are able to make a better match…
My name is Alison Booth, I am a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor at the York, Selby and Humber team based in Beverley. My job is to take the dog through the final stages of training and then match it to a compatible visually impaired client. I am one of 4 Instructors in the area that teach the young dogs the skills needed to guide a blind or partially-sighted person. 3…
The Beverley Guide Dogs Branch is appealing for people to come along and volunteer to help them. There are no time limits set on you, as whatever time you can spare to help would be greatly appreciated. This could be just one hour a month, or as much time as you are able to spare. By doing this YOU will see your help really does make a difference. The charity…
A ‘Crime Scene Investigation Night’ was held at The Woolpack Inn on Tuesday night. The event was organised by the proprietor of the Woolpack Kim McKenna. The participating teams had to solve crimes and identify murderers using clues, interviews with witnesses, and forensic evidence. The event raised almost £200 for the ‘Guide Dogs for the Blind’ charity. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…
The Beverley Guide Dogs fundraising branch is appealing for people who live in Beverley and the surrounding areas to become volunteer fundraisers/helpers. Involvement could be helping out at local events, social evenings, flag days and supermarket collections in order to promote the fundraising activities of Guide Dogs and the local branch. Rebekah Shepherd, Regional Volunteering Advisor for the North said: “Volunteering is hugely rewarding. Not only do you know you…