Chiswick Guide Dogs Community have started their 2025 Appeal after a busy January to March including very enjoyable visits to schools and the very welcoming St Andrews Fellowship at Christ Church Turnham Green - many thanks to all.

Meanwhile Guide Dog owner Heather and her new dog Quincey are going well after completing full training and over a year together. Heather has been “free running” Quincey with other Guide Dogs in Chiswick House grounds, Gunnersbury Park and Homefield Recreation Ground.

Quincey is the dog on the left of the photo that also features Guide Dog Faldo at the front and Ambassador Dog Upton- plus a smaller dog who happened to join in (and is not a Guide Dog!)

Chiswick Guide Dogs started 11 years ago when 3 households were recruited to board dogs in training and 2 are still volunteering for Guide Dogs - boarding,fundraising,visiting local schools and groups with dogs.

We are very grateful to local people for their support and the 4 local businesses who have helped us with fundraising by “hosting” Guide Dog Collection dogs and boxes at The Eye Studio on the High Rd,Busby’s pharmacy Grove Park,Youngs Vets and “Short and Tall” who provide coffee and much more at Chiswick overground station.

Last year George 4th hosted a special gathering of local Guide Dogs,volunteers and supporters.