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Western Telegraph
11-06-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Saundersfoot guide dog volunteer celebrates Lifetime award
Eva Rich, from Saundersfoot, received a Lifetime of Service award in an event in Cardiff coinciding with Volunteers Week. Andrew Lennox, Guide Dogs' chief executive, announced that Ms Rich has been a guide dog owner for 63 years with seven guide dogs throughout her life. The names of each dog were read out during the ceremony. Ms Rich revealed to the audience her anticipation of being paired with guide dog number eight, following the withdrawal of Nancy, a Labrador cross retriever. Pembrokeshire's collection box coordinator, Lynn Knibbs, accompanied Mrs Rich at the event, where they were presented with a bouquet, badge, commemorative plate imprinted with a guide dog image, as well as a certificate.
South Wales Argus
09-06-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Pontllanfraith couple win award for raising guide dog pups
Peter and Sue Simms, from Pontllanfraith, were presented with the Princess Alexandra Award for Lifetime Achievement by Guide Dogs Cymru at a ceremony in Cardiff to mark Volunteers' Week. The couple took in their first guide dog puppy 25 years ago and have continued to foster and care for puppies, many of whom have gone on to become successful guide dogs. Mr Simms said: "We got involved with Guide Dogs two years after our own dog died. "We missed having a dog but were reluctant to get another pet, so this was an opportunity to do something different." The couple are currently looking after black Labrador cross German Shepherd Jenna, who is 14 months old. She accompanied them to the awards ceremony, where they were praised for their compassion, patience and generosity in helping guide dog puppies to thrive. They were presented with their award by Guide Dogs' chief executive, Andrew Lennox, who said: "They have proved themselves to be truly remarkable, kind individuals." The couple say they have learned how smart the dogs are by the speed at which they develop.
Western Telegraph
01-05-2025
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire woman walks 186 miles for Guide Dogs
Alison Jones, who helps at the Guide Dogs' summer stall in Saundersfoot Harbour, mapped out a route along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path between St Dogmaels and Amroth. She was joined by friends and supporters at various points along the way. Mrs Jones, a corporate tax manager, is a seasoned walker and previously completed the 100-mile Camino trail in Northern Spain in five days. The Pembrokeshire path proved equally challenging, as the route was longer and the terrain hilly in places. Mrs Jones said: "One of the days was wet and windy and had us pouring water out of our shoes when we finished. "We also had a little extra detour towards the end when we had to walk around three sides of a field on the road. "A very large cow was standing on the other side of the gate and absolutely was not going to move for us to walk through her field on the path." All money raised will go to Guide Dogs in Pembrokeshire, which is celebrating 50 years in 2025.
