AN antiques roadshow is being held tonight in Pwllheli to raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind in north Wales.

The Antiques and Curios Roadshow offers a chance to find out more about the history and value of an item in your home, courtesy of David Rogers from Rogers Jones Auctioneers and Valuers.

The fund-raising event will be held at Pwllheli Golf Club on Friday, 26 February, from 5.30pm to 8pm.

It is being organised by Amanda Williams of March Insurance Services Ltd, a Pwllheli-based insurance broker. Cheese and wine will be available, and all money raised will go towards helping visually impaired people in north Wales enjoy the freedom that having a guide dog brings.

The Llyn Peninsula is proving a great place to bring up a Guide Dog puppy.

Sue and Mark Pedley, puppy walkers for Guide Dogs, spend much of their time at their home in Mynytho, teaching black Labrador Karen some of the behaviour she will need as a Guide Dog.

The couple volunteered to raise pups for the charity after their beloved pet, brown Labrador Kelly, died of old age.

“We wanted a dog in the house and this was a good way to do it,” said Sue. “It’s time-consuming and the charity expects high standards, but it’s very rewarding.”

“Everyone in this area is so welcoming,” said Sue. “People are really interested when they realise we have a guide dog puppy and they like to stop and talk. It’s a credit to the area, but it takes a while to do the shopping!”

Tickets to the Pwllhwli event cost £5 and are available from [email protected] or Jacquie Hughes Jones at [email protected].

For more information, ring Jacquie on 01758 613664.