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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are a UK registered charity who train dogs, usually from rescue centres, to become the 'ears' of deaf people. The dogs are taught to touch their recipient when they hear a sound and lead to the source of the sound, e.g. doorbeel, cooker timer, baby cry, etc. The only sound the dog does not lead to is the smoke alarm, when it will touch and then lie down to indicate danger. THese animals give their recipients the security and cofidence to lead independent lives. No longer the need to wait by thte window for the expected tradesman in case his knock is not heard. No long the anxiety of oversleeping in the mornings or of not hearing the baby cry. The dog will alert the deaf person to all of these sounds and to many more. |
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It costs £5000 to sponsor one of these amazing dogs which are given free of charge to any deaf person who meets the required criteria. This arrangementr applies to any applicant within the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
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The local branch raise money to help the Centre train the dogs so, in effect, the money returns to the Island in the form of a dog when one is applied for. The committee meets about once a month to arrange fundrainsing events or to enjoy social get-togethers. |
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Martin and Pip: |
Betty and Boo: |
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The Guernsey branch also aims to raise pulic awareness of the charity. Betty Tostevin and Martin Searle are our two official speakers and are available, accompanied by their dogs, to talk to groups, organisations or individuals about the work of Hearing Dogs. Anyone requiring futher information about eh charity can contact the Chairperson at the following address: |
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Committee:
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Chairperson: |
Mrs Joan Tostevin - tel: (01481) 263076, fax: (01481) 266518 |
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Treasurer: |
Mrs Rose Martin- tel: (01481) 255527 |
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Secretary: |
Mr Owen Allen - tel: (01481) 247561 |
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Members: |
Miss Paula Chivers |
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Mrs Karen Le Maitre |
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Mrs Dawn Leigh-Morgan |
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Mrs Mavis Tostevin |
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Miss Betty Tostevin (recipient of hearing dog 'Boo') |
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Mr Martin Searle (recipient of hearing dog 'Pip') |
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The Committee and Dogs: |
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