<div>It all began in a garage, back in 1931, with a couple of dogs and a desire to help those blinded in the war to regain their independence.</div>
<div>Fast forward 90 years and Guide Dogs UK is the biggest, of it's kind, in the world with thousands of partnerships and a variety of services for blind and partially sighted people of all ages.</div>
<div>RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke with Tom Wright, Guide Dogs CEO, to find out more about the celebrations and the challenges the charity has faced during the pandemic restrictions.</div>
<div>For more information on guide dogs, go to <a href="http://www.guidedogs.org.uk">www.guidedogs.org.uk</a>
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<div>You can also call 0800 781 1444 or email <a href="mailto:info@guidedogs.org.uk">info@guidedogs.org.uk</a>
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Image: A Guide Dog in harness with a future guide puppy</div>

It all began in a garage, back in 1931, with a couple of dogs and a desire to help those blinded in the war to regain their independence. Fast forward 90 years and Guide Dogs UK is the biggest, of it's kind, in the world with thousands of partnerships and a variety of services for blind and partially sighted people of all ages. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke with Tom Wright, Guide Dogs CEO, to find out more about the celebrations and the challenges the charity has faced during the pandemic restrictions. For more information on guide dogs, go to www.guidedogs.org.uk You can also call 0800 781 1444 or email info@guidedogs.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image: A Guide Dog in harness with a future guide puppy

It all began in a garage, back in 1931, with a couple of dogs and a desire to help those blinded in the war to regain their independence.
Fast forward 90 years and Guide Dogs UK is the biggest, of it's kind, in the world with thousands of partnerships and a variety of services for blind and partially sighted people of all ages.
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke with Tom Wright, Guide Dogs CEO, to find out more about the celebrations and the challenges the charity has faced during the pandemic restrictions.
For more information on guide dogs, go to <a href="http://www.guidedogs.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.guidedogs.org.uk</a>

You can also call 0800 781 1444 or email <a href="mailto:info@guidedogs.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@guidedogs.org.uk</a>

#RNIBConnect<br>
Image: A Guide Dog in harness with a future guide puppy

872: Guide Dogs UK Celebrates It's 90th Anniversary

<div>RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport">Sport</a> - See sport differently.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings<br>
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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation.<br>
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<strong>Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio</strong><br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sport</a> - See sport differently.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings<br>
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