Marie McArthur gave a talk on the problems blind people face in 1985.
She gave the talk to pupils of Mortimer Comprehensive School when she visited with her guide dog Zira. — Marie McArthur gave a talk on the problems blind people face in 1985. She gave the talk to pupils of Mortimer Comprehensive School when she visited with her guide dog Zira. | sg

placeholder image — Marie McArthur gave a talk on the problems blind people face in 1985. She gave the talk to pupils of Mortimer Comprehensive School when she visited with her guide dog Zira. | sg

I've got a heart-melting line-up of South Tyneside guide dog memories

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 28th Apr 2025, 12:47 GMT

Updated 28th Apr 2025, 12:48 GMT

Meet Inca, Marco, Luna and Errol - the South Tyneside guide dogs who got us going ‘aww’ in the past.

We are celebrating these talented canines for a special reason - it’s International Guide Dog Day on April 30.

The event is always held on the last Wednesday in April and celebrates the work of guide dogs around the world.

We have also got reminders of Becca, Tamsin, Toby and Mya plus many more. Enjoy the Shields Gazette memories and to find out more about guide dogs, visit here.

13. Zoe in 2019

Sandra Nesbitt, Marion Stead, Peter Bennetts, Linda Oliver and Ivan Lunn joined Zoe for a photo in the Market Square in 2019. | sg

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I've got a heart-melting line-up of South Tyneside guide dog memories

Meet Inca, Marco, Luna and Errol - the South Tyneside guide dogs who got us going ‘aww’ in the past.

13. Zoe in 2019

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