On Tuesday 16^th January, the six of us, (the Guide Dogs for the Blind-MEAMSH Key Group) got the chance to go back to the guide dog centre in Four Lane Ends. This time, we got to witness a guide dog in training. We met 5 of their guide dogs – some were professional guide dogs, ready to meet their companions.

We had the opportunity to meet and play with the life changing dogs too. They were adorable. We went to walk them and see some of their training ourselves. We got to experience what it was like being blind and see what types of visual impairments there are.

When we arrived we were greeted by many staff and guide dogs. They told us about the guide dogs and how far they were through training. If they had the potential to become a friend for life, they would be sent to a person with sight loss to make their life more bearable.

After that, we watched the guide dogs going through some simple training exercises: we had a lovely cuddle with the dogs. We went outside to watch them being walked in training and had a go ourselves. It was amazing fun and we are proud we raised money for such a good cause!

By Megan, Ella, Scarlett, Hannah, Abbie and Mia