Tennyson Lodge Supports Local Guide Dogs

The Clevedon Masonic Centre was today host to 4 trainee Guide Dogs, who it has to be said were all perfectly well behaved.

The dogs were of course accompanied by an equally well behaved team of Puppy Raisers, in the persons of Sally, Andrea, Jane and Julia, who were themselves accompanied by James, the local fundraising lead.

Worshipful Brother Tim Reynolds (An honorary member of the canine community) happened to bump into representatives of the Claverham, Clevedon and district branch of The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, at the local meeting place, Tesco Clevedon.

From this chance meeting, he proposed that Tennyson lodge support this worthy cause, and following a unanimous vote at the February meeting, Tim was today delighted to present them with a cheque for £500.00. Accompanying Tim were Worshipful Brothers Steve Blewitt and Andy Wade, who were delighted to spend time with the pack (see photos) and learn more about their vital early development.

Guide Dogs is a working name of The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, which helps people with sight loss live the life they choose. They are a charity, almost entirely funded by donations, and are the world’s largest assistance dog organisation. As world leaders in puppy socialisation and dog training, they are the only organisation to breed and train guide dogs in the UK. They are also the largest employer of specialists dedicated to helping children and young people overcome the challenges of sight loss. For more information on Guide Dogs, please visit their website https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/

To mark the occasion, James presented Tim with this commemorative card and a personal letter.