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50-631: In 1933, Liakhoff went to the UK to be the trainer for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association , which was founded in 1934. Involved from the earliest stages of the charity's life, Liakhoff and his program was instrumental in the successful development of guide dog training in the UK. Liakhoff was awarded an MBE in 1953. This biographical article related to the Russian military is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This dog-related article

100-412: A UK-wide programme of activity days providing the opportunity for children and parents to meet other families and access advice from Guide Dogs' specialists. Some 1,095 people affected by sight loss attended Guide Dogs' Family Events in 2019. Tech for All – In 2021, Guide Dogs is piloting a scheme giving those aged three to 18 with a vision impairment a free iPhone or iPad. The project was launched after

150-436: A community based station. The town is served by the local newspaper, Wirral Globe which publishes on Wednesdays. Liverpool Echo also covers the area. The town has three railway stations : Wallasey Village , Wallasey Grove Road and New Brighton . Electric trains to Liverpool and Birkenhead generally depart every 15 minutes; this reduces to every 30 minutes during late evenings and on Sundays. Grove Road station has

200-456: A domestic setting. At six weeks old, the puppies undergo health checks and vaccinations at Guide Dogs' National Centre in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Subsequently, they are placed with volunteer puppy raisers who introduce them to essential obedience skills and socialise them to various public environments, such as shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, and public transport. Formal training for

250-595: A further 14 community teams in Edinburgh , Glasgow , Newcastle , Hull , Liverpool , Nottingham , Shrewsbury , Birmingham , Welwyn , central London , Maidstone , Reading (based at head office), Southampton and Exeter . There is also a National Breeding Centre near Leamington Spa. The charity's filed accounts for the year ending December 2022 put income for the year at £142.2 million. Guide Dogs, historically focused on training and pairing guide dogs with adults experiencing visual impairment, expanded their services in

300-482: A host of activities including an artisan sensory garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show . After the implementation of Brexit , the rules regarding guide dogs travelling throughout the UK were changed, with guide dogs travelling to Northern Ireland needing extra paperwork and vaccines; this raised difficulty for adult dogs and for puppies due to go into training. At the end of 2023, guide dogs were subject to

350-455: A large car park with over 160 spaces. Until 1969, Wallasey had its own corporation bus service; from this date, the operation was taken over by Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive . The Wallasey bus service was relatively constrained within the borough boundaries and had two distinctive features. One was the unusual livery, which appeared to be two shades of yellow (officially it was "sea green" and rich cream, but it always looked yellow and

400-1068: A permanent service in 2012. In 2020, 52 children were partnered with a buddy dog. Buddy dogs are Guide Dogs-bred dogs which haven't qualified to become a guide dog. Guide Dogs works with communities and companies to provide sighted guiding skills, and also provide sighted guiding training to the family and friends of a person who is blind or partially sighted. Guide Dogs provides the following services to help children and young people with sight loss: My Time to Play – launched in 2020, this service comprises online and face-to-face sessions to help children aged 0–4 to develop through play, and their parents can also connect with other families affected by sight loss. My Life Skills – helps children learn skills, including navigating streets safely, preparing food, handling money and managing their appearance. In 2019 Guide Dogs helped 2,845 children through My Life Skills. CustomEyes Books – provides books in large print, tailor-made to each child's eye condition. In 2019, CustomEyes made 4,000 tailor-made books. Family Events –

450-452: A reputation for smuggling and “ wrecking ”, the act of luring ships onto rocks or sandbanks with false lights in order to raid their cargo. Underground cellars and tunnels, which were used to hide cargo pilfered from wrecked ships still exist in the town. As late as 1839, the “Pennsylvania” and two other ships were wrecked off Leasowe in a severe storm, and their cargoes and furnishings were later found distributed among local residents. By

500-505: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association , known colloquially as Guide Dogs , is a British charitable organisation that uses guide dogs to help blind and partially blind people. The organisation also participates in political activism for the rights of those with vision impairments. The charity's royal patron

550-492: Is at an elevation of between 0–50 m (0–164 ft) above sea level, with the highest point being around St Peter and St Paul's Church in New Brighton. The area now called Wallasey comprises several distinct districts - Egremont, Liscard, New Brighton, Poulton, Seacombe and Wallasey Village. These gradually merged to form a single built-up area during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Unlike in most other towns, there

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600-678: Is contained in the parliamentary constituency of Wallasey , which has been held since the 1992 general election by Angela Eagle of the Labour Party . Wallasey is situated at the north-east of the Wirral Peninsula, on the western side of the River Mersey and adjoining the Irish Sea . The area is approximately 9.5 km (5.9 mi) east-north-east of the Dee Estuary at Hoylake . Wallasey

650-423: Is no single Wallasey town centre, although the main shopping area is centrally located at Liscard. Both the parliamentary constituency and the former County Borough of Wallasey also include (or included) Leasowe , Moreton and Saughall Massie , which are now usually regarded as separate settlements. The town forms part of the wider Birkenhead Urban Area , which in 2011 had a population of 325,000. This contains

700-455: Is now called Wallasey Village , and there were smaller hamlets at Liscard , Poulton and Seacombe , from where there were occasional ferries across the Mersey . There was also a mill (at Mill Lane), and from the mid-18th century a gunpowder store or magazine at Rock Point, located well away from the built-up areas. The main activities in the area were farming and fishing. The area also had

750-597: Is the Duchess of Edinburgh , who succeeded Princess Alexandra of Kent as patron in 2021. The head office is near Reading in Berkshire . The charity has eight regional centres in Belfast , Cardiff , Forfar , Leeds , Atherton , Leamington Spa , Redbridge and Bristol . The regional centres in Forfar, Atherton, Leamington and Redbridge are also guide dog training schools. There are

800-679: Is the last remaining of the three ferry terminals which used to connect the Borough of Wallasey, the others being Egremont Ferry and the New Brighton Ferry, which operated from its own pier, running parallel to the New Brighton pleasure pier. Seacombe Ferry is also the starting point of a four-mile (six-kilometre) unbroken promenade, mostly traffic-free, running alongside the River Mersey to Harrison Drive beyond New Brighton. Local landmarks are St Paul's Church , standing on its own traffic island, and

850-462: The Lancashire industrial towns, and many of the large houses were converted to inexpensive hotels. A pier was opened in the 1860s, and the promenade from Seacombe to New Brighton was built in the 1890s. This served both as a recreational amenity in its own right, and to link up the developments along the estuary, and was later extended westwards towards Leasowe. The New Brighton Tower , the tallest in

900-534: The Wirral Peninsula . At the 2011 Census , the population was 60,284. The name of Wallasey originates from the Germanic word Walha , meaning a Briton, a Welshman, which is also the origin of the name Wales . The suffix “ -ey ” denotes an island or area of dry land. Originally the higher ground now occupied by Wallasey was separated from the rest of Wirral by the creek known as Wallasey Pool (which later became

950-569: The Liscard and Wallasey Village areas. The area now called Wallasey comprises several distinct districts which gradually merged to form a single built-up area during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Further growth continued well into the 20th century and eventually spread into the Leasowe area and beyond to Moreton . The UK's first guide dog training school, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association ,

1000-724: The Tower Ballroom in New Brighton. On 12 October 1962, they played there as the support act for Little Richard . Wallasey was also the home base of two other leading Merseybeat groups, the Undertakers featuring Jackie Lomax , and the Pressmen featuring Ritchie Prescott and Phil Kenzie who later became a successful saxophone soloist. The world's first passenger hovercraft service operated from July 1962 to September 1962 between Leasowe and Rhyl in North Wales . Local MP Ernest Marples

1050-405: The areas near the sea offer a much improved beach and many leisure activities. The Floral Pavilion plays host to regular productions and national stars such as Ken Dodd , and Vale Park is a public park. Housing here ranges from large villas near the sea to suburban semi-detached homes, and some terraces in parts of the area. New Brighton is served by a railway station of the same name. Poulton

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1100-468: The behaviour, health and wellbeing of the charity's dogs. Human behavioural sciences – to support the emotional wellbeing of service users, plus their family and friends. In 2020, Guide Dogs began a research project called Born to Guide, which is a long-term study into the complex relationships between a dog's genes and its health and behaviour. The charity hopes Born to Guide will provide new insights into how to breed future generations of guide dogs, with

1150-400: The charity's behalf. The charity has a research programme to provide an evidence base for Guide Dogs' policies, operational procedures and campaigns. The research is carried out internally and in collaboration with external organisations, helping the charity to understand its service users' needs and care for its dogs. The charity has two priority research areas: Canine science – to support

1200-480: The charity's own research found that technology is a vital tool for people who are blind or partially sighted. The charity's campaigning work covers a range of issues, including making sure children with sight loss are able to access the services they need, and ensuring public transport and streets are as accessible as possible. The charity is assisted by 28,000 volunteer campaigners who sign petitions, share social media posts, write to their MPs and collect signatures on

1250-462: The country, was opened in 1900 but closed in 1919 and dismantled shortly afterwards. However, its ballroom continued as a major venue, hosting numerous concerts in the 1950s and 1960s by local Liverpool bands as well as other international stars. After 1886, with the opening of the Mersey Railway allowing access via a tunnel to Liverpool, the pace of housing development increased, particularly in

1300-477: The development of Guide Dogs' puppy walking and breeding programmes was Derek Freeman . In 1964, the children's television programme Blue Peter followed the training of two guide dog puppies, Cindy and Honey. This feature has been repeated in the early 1980s, in 2006 with Andy Akinwolere with a puppy named Magic and in 2014 with another puppy, Iggy. Guide Dogs holds the Guinness World Record for

1350-401: The docks became a centre for engineering industries, many associated with shipbuilding , and other activities including sugar refining and the manufacture of cement and fertilisers . Bidston Dock , the last in the area, was opened in 1933, but was filled in during 2003. During the latter half of the 19th century New Brighton developed as a popular seaside resort serving Liverpool and

1400-451: The docks), the marshy areas of Bidston Moss and Leasowe , and sand dunes along the coast. The area was sparsely populated before the 19th century and horse races organised for the Earls of Derby on the sands at Leasowe in the 16th and 17th centuries are regarded as forerunners of the modern Derby . Old maps show that the main centre and parish church ( St Hilary's ) were located at what

1450-424: The dogs commences after 12 to 14 months and spans approximately 26 weeks, including an intensive period of three to five weeks alongside their future owners. Guide dogs retire on or before their eleventh birthday - depending on the dog and owner. Many retire due to ill health of the dog or a change in circumstances of the guide dog owner. Many dogs stay with their guide dog owners, but some are adopted by members of

1500-410: The early 19th century, the shoreline between Seacombe and Rock Point started to become an attractive area to which affluent Liverpool merchants and sea captains could retire. Development at Egremont began around this time, and gained pace with the introduction of steam ferries across the river. The area also had a defensive role overlooking the growing Port of Liverpool . In 1829, Fort Perch Rock

1550-618: The early 2010s to include support for children and young individuals with blindness or partial sight. The organisation's guide dog service pairs blind or partially-sighted individuals with specially trained dogs, predominantly bred in-house rather than sourced externally. To ensure genetic diversity, there are instances of exchanging sperm samples with other guide dog organizations globally. The charity primarily breeds Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Curly-coated Retrievers, and standard Poodles. Guide dog puppies are typically born and raised by volunteer breeding dog holders in

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1600-421: The goal of raising the percentage of pups who go on to become guide dogs. The first four British guide dogs – Judy, Flash, Folly and Meta – completed their training with Muriel Crooke and Rosamund Bond at Wallasey , Wirral in 1931, and three years after this the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association was formed. The first permanent trainer for Guide Dogs was Nikolai Liakhoff , who came to England in 1933. In 1941,

1650-429: The inspector in charge would blow a whistle and there would be an amazing Le Mans -style start with up to fifteen double-decker buses , including racing engines, close manoeuvring and competitive gestures between the crews for the first few hundred yards until the routes gradually diverged across the borough. Now, regular bus services ( Arriva North West routes 432 and 433) depart Liscard every 10 minutes and travel via

1700-528: The largest number of guide dogs trained by an organisation, which stood at 33,910 in 2016. The charity also holds a world record for the Largest Virtual Tea Party , achieved in April 2020 when thousands of people posted a photo of themselves enjoying a cup of tea at home on Guide Dogs' Facebook page. In 2021, the charity celebrated the 90th anniversary of the UK's first four guide dog partnerships with

1750-413: The main shopping area, with the covered Cherry Tree precinct and an extensive shopping parade outside. Central Park, originally the grounds of Liscard Hall, is the largest park in the town. Much of the area is residential and contains mainly high-density semi-detached housing with some terraces. The gatehouse of the old Liscard Battery remains. Liscard Hall was destroyed by a fire on 7 July 2008. The damage

1800-520: The most southeasterly section of Wallasey, is best known for its Mersey Ferry terminal, with regular ferry boat departures to Pier Head in Liverpool and Woodside in Birkenhead. There is a commuter ferry service direct to Liverpool during peak hours, while for the rest of the day the ferries are geared to serving tourists with a circular cruise visiting Birkenhead Woodside ferry terminal as well. Seacombe

1850-642: The national average on 'A' Level results. Local news and television programmes are provided by BBC North West and ITV Granada , the local television station TalkLiverpool also broadcasts to the area. Television signals are received from the Winter Hill TV transmitter and the Storeton relay transmitter. Local radio stations are BBC Radio Merseyside , Heart North West , Capital North West & Wales , Smooth North West , Greatest Hits Radio Liverpool & The North West , InDemand Radio and Wirral Wave Radio,

1900-403: The north end of Wallasey Village, the main street leads to the promenade and coastal park, and two golf courses. The promenade passes here, running from the 'Gunsite' around to Seacombe, a total of over 7 mi (11 km). New Brighton was a popular seaside resort after the mid-19th century, but declined in popularity after the 1950s. Nevertheless, the marine promenade is part of a walkway and

1950-529: The organisation's premises at The Cliff in Wallasey was commandeered for war purposes and the Guide Dogs moved to new premises in the centre of England at Leamington Spa. In 1956, Guide Dogs began to recruit volunteers to become puppy walkers. A few years later, a breeding programme was introduced and by 1970, these components of Guide Dogs' work had grown so much they were given their own premises at Tollgate House, near Leamington Spa. The most influential figure in

2000-462: The popularity of New Brighton as a seaside resort declined dramatically, as did the use of the docks, and Wallasey gradually became more obviously a residential suburb for Liverpool , Birkenhead and the other towns in the area. The Beatles played some of their first shows outside Liverpool at the Grosvenor Ballroom in Liscard in 1960, and over the next few years also played several times at

2050-451: The public. Martin Clunes recently adopted such a dog and made a TV programme about it. In 2020, there were 4,800 working guide dog partnerships in the UK. By 2022, this had gone down to 3,695. Buddy dogs help children and young people who are blind or partially sighted to build confidence in themselves and trust in their surroundings. Guide Dogs piloted the service in 2011 and launched it as

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2100-525: The same paperwork as pets. and those travelling to the European Union could longer use a EU Pet Passport issued in the UK. Wallasey Wallasey ( / ˈ w ɒ l ə s i / ) is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral , Merseyside , England. Within the boundaries of the historic county of Cheshire , it is at the mouth of the River Mersey , on the north-eastern corner of

2150-408: The service was generally known as the "yellow buses"). Secondly the services mostly radiated from Seacombe Ferry terminal across the borough and bus departures coincided with the arrival of the ferry. Vehicles were lined up facing outwards from the kerb and, every 10–15 minutes, the passengers (several hundreds at peak hours) would arrive from the ferry boat. When all had boarded their respective routes,

2200-498: The ventilation tower for the Kingsway Tunnel with its mighty extraction fans. As with Poulton, the area developed with housing for the dockworkers and nearby industries, and much of the housing is owned by Magenta Housing or is terraced. The Guinea Gap swimming baths are located between Seacombe and Egremont. When compared to the national average, the schools of Wallasey slightly underperform on GCSE results. However, they are above

2250-486: Was built, and in 1858 Liscard Battery . In 1835 Liscard Hall was built by another merchant, Sir John Tobin . Its grounds later became Central Park. His family also developed a “model farm” nearby. With the expansion of trade on the Mersey, new docks were constructed between 1842 and 1847 in the Wallasey Pool, and by 1877 the dock system between Wallasey and neighbouring Birkenhead was largely complete. The area around

2300-580: Was founded in the town in 1931. A statue sits outside the Floral Pavilion Theatre to celebrate this. The Wallasey Golf Club is where club member, Dr Frank Stableford, developed the Stableford system of points scoring. This was first used in competition in 1932. Because of its docks and proximity to Liverpool, parts of the area suffered aerial bombing in 1940–41. After the Second World War ,

2350-447: Was originally a small fishing and farming hamlet beside the Wallasey Pool (hence its name). It developed with the growth of the docks, mainly as an industrial and terraced housing area. Egremont developed as an affluent residential area in the early 19th century, and was named by one Captain Askew who built a house in the area in 1835 and named it after his Cumberland birthplace . Seacombe,

2400-469: Was responsible as Minister of Transport (1959–64) for introducing parking meters , yellow lines and seat belt controls to the UK. The "Solar Campus" on Leasowe Road was the first building in the world to be heated entirely by solar energy . It was formerly St George's Secondary School, and was completed in 1961 to the designs of Emslie Morgan. The solar panels on this establishment have since been removed due to high costs and has been renamed. Wallasey

2450-425: Was so severe, the whole building had to be demolished. Wallasey Village has a mixture of mostly 20th century semi-detached and detached housing, a shopping street, with a floral roundabout in the centre. St Hilary's Church is an ancient foundation; the old tower is all that remains of a 1530 church building which burned down in 1857. There are two railway stations , Wallasey Village and Wallasey Grove Road . At

2500-483: Was struck by an F1/T3 tornado on 23 November 1981, as part of the record-breaking nationwide tornado outbreak on that day. Wallasey became a County Borough in 1913, and its town hall was officially opened in November 1920. The borough boundaries expanded to include Moreton and Saughall Massie in 1928. The County Borough of Wallasey was incorporated into the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral on 1 April 1974. The town

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