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How Leamington Spa played a vital role in the creation of guide dogs in the UK Sight loss charity Guide Dogs, which celebrated its 90th anniversary in October, has paid tribute to the town of Leamington Spa for playing a vital role in the creation of its iconic guide dog service. The first four guide dogs in the UK, Flash, Folly, Meta and Judy, were trained in Wallasey, Cheshire, in October 1931. After this, a temporary centre in Wallasey, known as ‘The Cliff’ was used, but when this site was requisitioned during World War Two, the search for a permanent home for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association began. Several areas were considered including Manchester, Derbyshire and Surrey, but Leamington Spa was seen as the best location due to the rural and urban areas it offered for dog training, its central location and its road networks.
in Leamington Spa had to take a break from their training. Dogs were boarded full-time with local volunteers and guide dog training stopped for three months. A guide dog begins its formal training at around 12-14 months old. In normal circumstances, most dogs qualify as working guide dogs by the age of two. To find out how you can support Guide Dogs, visit www.guidedogs.org.uk n
On the 27th July 1940, Edmondscote Manor in Leamington Spa became the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association’s first permanent home, receiving its first blind students in 1941. Since then, Edmondscote Manor, now known as the Guide Dogs Midlands Regional Centre, and the town of Leamington Spa, have remained essential training locations for Guide Dogs. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, around 70 trainee guide dogs
New owner at Hair Salon Warwick transforms salon and clients to create new looks for all You may have noticed a buzz around Hair Salon Warwick recently, new owner Sara Kelly has transformed the salon into a fashionable environment for ladies, gents and kids to sit back and relax whilst enjoying a memorable hair pamper. Based in the centre of Warwick, the salon boasts a welcoming feel backed up by a friendly team that are eager to please their clientele. The experienced team at Hair Salon Warwick includes Sara, a leading international hair stylist from South Africa, stylists Leia and Shannon from Warwick, stylist Whitney and Salon manager Tiffany from London. Collectively, this powerful all-women team boast some 40 years’ experience in rejuvenating clients’ hairstyles. “Hair is our passion and it is our aim to create styles that suit each individual client. The condition of our client’s hair is our number one priority,” says Sara. “I am passionate about healthy hair and use products that are gentle and kind to the body.” Services include creative cuts, specialist colour techniques that include popular colour melts, balayage, ombre, highlights; perms, treatments and keratin smoothing systems…. you name it, the salon provides it. Whether you are a bride or in need of trendy waves or an
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updo for a special event, or simply need your regular cut and finish, Hair Salon Warwick will ensure your hair is done with pizzaz and style. Ongoing education ensures stylists remain in the know with the latest colours ,cuts, styles and techniques. If it’s the latest innovative product from Schwarzkopf or Wella you’re looking for, you’ll find it at Hair Salon Warwick’s retail counter. A gorgeous Christmas extravaganza gifting range is also available. Follow Hair Salon Warwick on Facebook and Instagram and see some of the recent client feedback and 5-star ratings, including comments “amazing staff”, “great ambience”, “superb experience”, “excellent service” and “a real treat!” Call us on 01926 494424 to book your appointment! n
