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Guide Dogs NW covering the Regional Centre, Atherton and Community Centres, Liverpool and Shrewsbury.

Covering Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Isle of Man

09/06/2026

We’ve recently welcomed siblings Bradley, Bobby and Glennty to the North West - and they've all settled really well!

Bradley, Bobby and Glennty have all gone to homes with older guide dog puppies, who have all shown them the best napping spots in their new home 🏠

[Image description 1: Bobby, a black Labrador x Golden Retriever, is lying with his head resting on an older guide dog pup's back (also black Labrador x Golden Retriever) outside.
Image description 2: Bradley, a yellow Labrador x Golden Retriever. is curled up against the tummy of an older guide dog pup (also yellow Labrador x Golden Retriever) in a sunny spot outside.
Image description 3: Glennty, a black Labrador x Golden Retriever, has her head resting on top of the older pup’s head (a yellow Labrador x Golden Retriever).]

08/06/2026

Looking for something to do this summer? Come along to our North West Regional Centre visitor experience! 🐾

Ever wondered how a playful puppy becomes a life-changing guide dog? Join us for an exclusive 2-hour guided tour and discover what goes on behind every guide dog’s journey.

✨ Highlights include:
Expert-led tours
Meet dogs in training
Hands-on sensory experience
Browse the gift shop
Complimentary tea & coffee

📅 Spaces are limited – book early to secure your spot.
👉Find out more on our website: https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/about-us/guide-dogs-centres/visitor-experiences/ -centres-classic-experience

[Image description: A Guide Dog Mobility Specialist is sitting on a chair in the arena, encouraging a trainee guide dog to settle under his legs.]

05/06/2026

Welcome to the team, Dixie!

After spending a brilliant year with her puppy raisers in Staffordshire, Dixie has moved on to start her formal guide dog training with the team in Atherton.

She looks like she's settling in really well 😊

[Image description: Dixie, a Golden Retriever*, is sat in a field looking at the camera smiling.]

04/06/2026

A group of puppy raisers recently came to visit our North West Regional Centre, to prepare their pups for when they start their training.

The group got to see the training space, where the dogs relax and play, and meet our amazing team.

It’s all thanks to our amazing volunteers that we’re able to create life-changing guide dog partnerships – thank you.

[Image description 1: A puppy raiser is walking towards the entrance of the building, holding the lead of a yellow Labrador cross.
Image description 2: A puppy raisers is stood with their boot open and smiling, with a yellow Labrador cross sitting in the back.
Image description 3: Two puppy raisers are stood with their car boot open, with a black Labrador cross in the boot.
Image description 4: Two puppy raisers are stood with their car boot open, with a black Labrador cross in the boot.]

02/06/2026

It's Volunteers Week!

Every day, our incredible volunteers help make life-changing partnerships possible.

To every single person who gives their time, energy and support to Guide Dogs, thank you. From puppy raisers and fosterers to fundraisers and community volunteers, your dedication helps change lives every day 💛

Want to get involved? Whether you have a few hours to spare or are looking for a new challenge, Guide Dogs has a volunteer role right for you.

Without our amazing volunteers, we simply couldn’t do the work we do.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3OZ0qJK

[Image description: A close up of a black Labrador, who is looking at the camera with his tongue out.]

01/06/2026

We’re proud to be part of Crowns for Causes, a new campaign with Postcode Lottery UK X Strava that turns your everyday activity into life-changing donations for Guide Dogs!

Whether you walk, run, wheel, skate, sail, or simply move more, every challenge completed can unlock £50 for Guide Dogs - funded by Postcode Lottery.

There are three challenges across June, July and August, and every step could help people with sight loss live actively, independently and well.

Choose Guide Dogs. Complete your challenge. Unlock your Crown. 👑

Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4uA7prZ

[Image Description: red image with white text 'Unlock £££ for Guide Dogs on Strava'. Guide Dogs logo appears in top left corner in yellow on navy background, bottom left is Postcode Lottery logo in white, bottom right is Strava logo in white. Crowns for Causes logo is central in white. A blue and orange curved line runs through the image]

29/05/2026

Congratulations on another new partnership - Becky and Elizabeth ❤️

This is Becky's second guide dog, following Rishton - a beautiful boy who captured everyone's hearts. Becky said: "I didn’t need a dog that took Rishton's place, I needed one that would wheedle their way in and make their own place - and she’s done just that".

Becky was trained by Jess who she called: "brilliant... and a brilliant cheerleader throughout".

Congrats Becky, wishing you lots of happy years and adventures together 🐾

[Image description: A close up photo of Becky next to Elizabeth, a black Labrador x Golden Retriever, who is wearing her Guide Dogs harness.]

27/05/2026

Meet our Academy Guide Dog Trainers - Mary, Nat and Katie!

The trio started at our centre in Atherton in October, and after a few months of learning, now have their first dogs to train 🐾

After a couple of years they will become qualified GDTs, teaching our dogs the skills they need to become life-changing guide dogs.

[Image description: Mary, Nat and Katie are sat on a blue bench, smiling to the camera. In front of them are three guide dogs in training - one yellow and two black Labrador/Golden Retrievers.]

26/05/2026

Six puppies. One incredible partnership 🐾

Guide dog puppies Milo, Reggie, Luna, Dobbie, Ralph and Boris are all proudly named thanks to the ongoing support from Procurement Hub.

Since 2020, Procurement Hub has raised more than £87,000 to help support people with sight loss, enough to cover the cost of breeding, raising and training a life-changing guide dog 🦮

The Procurement Hub team has also completed Guide Dogs’ sighted guide training, gaining hands-on experience in how to safely support people with sight loss and learning more about accessibility, inclusion and independence.

With two of the named pups already working as guide dogs, and four more still on their journeys, this partnership is already making a real difference, and we’re thrilled to be continuing our work together for another year.

[Image description: Five Guide Dogs Trainers are stood at the Procurement Hub stand at a Housing Conference. They each have a guide dog in training - three yellow and two black Labrador/Golden Retrievers.]

22/05/2026

Welcome to training, Seb!

Seb started his Guide Dogs training in Atherton last week and has settled in well, especially befriending his new best pal Lando 🐾

[Image description: Seb, a yellow Labrador x Golden Retriever, is sat in a field close to the camera with his tongue out. Behind him sits Lando, a black Golden Retriever x Labrador, with his tongue out.]

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Guide Dogs North West Regional Centre
Atherton
M460SU

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+448007811444

Website

http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/

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