MEMBERS of Soroptimist International of Skipton in Craven enjoyed a talk and presentation by Kate Smyth, of Todmorden, about Assistance Dogs.
Kate was joined at the meeting by her specially trained dog Hal, a Golden Retriever, who helps her deal with her disabilities from semi-progressive MS on daily basis.
Despite Kate being wheelchair-bound, she is able to be employed and Hal goes everywhere with her, and sits through endless meetings, and countless hospital appointments, and also visits patients in hospitals.
In other news, Skipton Soroptimists also joined with all the other Soroptimist clubs in Yorkshire to celebrate its 80th birthday anniversary with a cream tea at Hazlewood Castle near Leeds.
Prospective new members should contact the secretary by email on siskiptonsecretary@gmail.com for further information.
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