Guide Dogs offers thanks to Optrafair

FMO chief executive and Optrafair chairman Malcolm Polley is to have a guide dog puppy named after him. The puppy, to be named Malcolm or Polley depending on the gender, is a sign of Guide Dogs' appreciation for the free exhibition space that Optrafair provided last month.

Jackie Potter, Guide Dogs corporate events manager, said: 'Optrafair brought great interest for us - the educational message was phenomenal in awareness of the charity. Many people took our collection boxes and our 'sims specs' which simulate various sight loss conditions. We are delighted to repay that kindness from The FMO in naming a puppy, which is soon to be sired.'