DOG lovers from across the South will come together next week to support both blind and partially-sighted people.

Guide Dogs, the national charity, is hosting the Go Walkies event on Saturday, October 6 at noon, at Beaulieu Motor Museum as part of Guide Dogs Week 2012, which runs from October 6-14.

People can participate with or without their pooches, for the sponsored walk lasting from 40 to 60 minutes, where they can meet some of the local Guide Dogs team to find out about the charity’s work.

Walkers can also experience what it is like to be visually impaired, with a guided blindfold walk and specially-trained sighted guide volunteers will be able to help those who are visually impaired, to take part in the walk.

For sponsorship forms and more information, call 08453 727428, or you can email Southampton@guidedogs.org.uk