Portsmouth's Lord Mayor praises guide dog charity after blind walk

Councillor David Fuller, the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, has backed the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association after being guided through the city by Vivvy, a black Labrador cross Retriever and her guide dog trainer, Lisa Dodds.

Cllr Fuller said: ‘This was an unnerving experience that I shan’t forget for a very long time!

‘To be plunged into blackness was extremely disconcerting and I found myself trying to focus more on my other senses. The guide dog staff are a credit to their organisation and I will support Guide Dogs for the Blind as much as I can.’

Peter Bungay, of the association, praised the mayor’s support for the charity.