Darwen
Date: Monday May 14, 2012
We would like to thanks everyone for their support in raising money last year. By special request the branch has been permitted to sponsor a puppy in memory of our secretary and friend Paul Niven. As you can see Darwen (named after Paul’s former school) is a delightful black Labrador. He is currently being socialised in Cambridge.
Photograph: Nicola McClure
Fund Raising News
Date: Tuesday April 3, 2012
Two fund raising collections in Central Milton Keynes, the first in January and the second in March, have raised between them a little over £1,100. This amazing response from the locals in Milton Keynes shopping centre was achieved with the help and dedication of the MK Hearing dog volunteers with their dogs and puppies.
The volunteers were often asked how long training takes, what is the training process and what does the dog have to do for its recipient. There were frequent requests for further information and leaflets that could be taken into the schools and groups to gauge their interest in receiving explanatory presentations from the MK volunteers.
Bletchley Fire Station Open Day on 10th September 2011
Date: Saturday September 10, 2011
MK Hearing Dogs were invited to take part in the Fire Station Open Day. Several volunteers took part along with their dogs. It was a busy day with many families attending.
A wide range of our goods were on offer. The dogs were the most popular draw, they all received a great deal of attention from little Bennie, quiet Iris, lively Yannie and big cuddly Cope.
The game ‘Spin to Win’ and the Lucky Dips drew much attention but all went quiet when the firemen displayed what would happen when a chip pan caught fire.
We made a total of £230.76 on the day but more importantly more people are now aware of Hearing Dogs and the magnificent work they do. It was a busy, fun afternoon.