Every month, the branch donates to worthy causes based on employee votes. This month, they gave £750 to a scheme run by councillor Russell Holland and veteran fundraiser Alan Fletcher, and his guide dog Nutmeg. The donation has meant the fundraiser has almost hit its £2,500 target. Money raised will go to Guide Dogs UK, and the community will then have an opportunity to decide on a puppy’s name. Russell said: “A massive thank you to Honda for this donation. It’s really generous and really helped us. It’s a great step forward.” He said the idea for the fundraiser came when Alan’s guide dog Nutmeg was flooded with birthday messages.
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SOCIAL media star Nutmeg is the inspiration behind a bid to raise £2,500 to name a new guide dog puppy. The yellow Labrador who keeps Alan Fletcher on the straight and narrow, had more than 900 birthday wishes when she turned nine last month, prompting borough councillor Russell Holland to start the fundraiser. He said: “Everyone was a bit down because of lockdown. Lots of people know Alan and Nutmeg so it was about people coming together for a good cause. What is great is we can carry on with fundraising after lockdown. It’s a really good cause and Alan is great. People spot him going round the area, he is a great local character.