1196^th Luncheon

A Guide Dogs event with
Mike Newman, Chris Howes
and canine friends

Lancashire County Cricket Club
Talbot Road
Old Trafford
MANCHESTER

Guide Dogs have been training dogs in the North of England for 77 years, and in summer 2009 the new Guide Dogs Training School in Atherton was opened.  There are four stages in a guide dog’s life, 6/7 weeks spent with mum, then one year with a trained puppy walker.  Following this the dog undertakes short term intensive training at the Atherton school and is then paired with an owner until retirement when many become a family pet.  We hope to have 3 dogs with us at the event:  Della, 6 months into training with puppy walker Chris, Baxter with his owner Mike,  and Rosie, Mike’s retired dog.

Mike is a bank manager in Wilmslow and as the current holder of the World Blind Land Speed record wants to raise money to help the blind and partially sighted as “every 5 seconds someone in our world goes blind”.  Mike’s guide dog Baxter has been highly commended as part of the prestigious Guide Dog of the Year 2009.  Baxter was nominated for the outstanding work category because of the huge difference he has made to his owner’s life.  He has travelled to London as well as other UK cities, completing intricate journeys across urban Manchester involving two trams twice a day.

Chris Howes travelled the world in his professional career as a construction and electrical engineer.  He retired in 2000 and took up volunteering with guide dogs. He has been a puppy walker for 9 years, and a fund raiser and speaker for 5 years.  He will be accompanied by Della who is now halfway through her initial training course.

Closing date for this luncheon is Friday 6th August 2010

Also, please note that special prices will apply to this luncheon:
Members £27 Guest £30

Menu

Salad of Chicken and Smoked Bacon, in Walnut Oil

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Duo Fans of Melon with Fruit Syrup and Raspberries (V)

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Braised Shank of Lamb in Gravy

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Vegetable Rosti Cake topped with Tomato and Goat’s Cheese (V)

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Roasted Root Vegetables

Crushed New Potatoes

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Chocolate and Caramel Box sprinkled with stardust

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Coffee/Tea

Mints

The Vegetarian options are indicated by (V)