Shared surfaces - Government advisors express concern on new street schemes Guide Dogs welcomes the statement from the Disabled Person’s Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC ) adding its voice to growing concerns about the introduction of shared surfaces across the UK. The statement from DPTAC, which has just been issued, sends a clear message to local authorities that in shared space schemes kerbs must be retained until an effective alternative is found. Help usGuide Dogs' Atherton Appeal - help lead us into the future Guide Dogs has been training dogs in the north of England for 77 years. Over that time, streets and town centres have become very busy and complex, and training methods have advanced to help our dogs meet the challenge. Our current school no longer meets our needs – so we’re building a new one! In early summer 2009 we’ll open our brand new Guide Dog Training School in Atherton – and you can be a part of it by raising funds to go towards kitting it out.  There are so many ways to help. You could: Sponsor a Puppy through its training Leave a lasting gift in your will Go green and recycle phones, inkjet cartridges and more Events Why not get a group involved and take on the challenge of one of our team events. Or how about life on the open road with our spectacular Le Tour event. Take on the ultimate event – run a Marathon. NewsThe Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is seeking entries for next year’s Bath Half Marathon on Sunday 15 March 2009. Comprising a fast, flat course through the heart of the historic city of Bath - starting and finishing in Great Pulteney Street – the race has been voted one of the top running events in the country according to Runner’s World magazine. In return for a guaranteed place, entrants are asked to raise a minimum of £175 for Guide Dogs and pay a £25 registration fee.  Guide Dogs’ campaign for puppy walkers in Cambridge, North West and West Yorkshire. Guide Dogs is the proud winner of the silver CIPR PRide Award for best ‘Low Budget’ campaign, recognising the charity’s inspiring collaboration with BBC Breakfast for Guide Dog of the Year Awards 2007. The Thames and Chilterns CIPR Awards ceremony was held at The Crowne Plaza, Marlow, Friday, 21 November 2008. About us Read about the history of guide dogs and how the charity began. Find out more about the process of becoming a guide dog owner. Discover the new educational resources available for teachers. |
