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Redditch and Bromsgrove Talking Newspaper marks 50 years of service
Overview
The Redditch and Bromsgrove Talking Newspaper is celebrating 50 years of providing a free audio service for people with visual impairments and physical disabilities. Janet Graham, a volunteer who has recorded for the charity since it began in October 1976, is set to receive a long service certificate. The weekly service reaches over 400 regular listeners and more than 20 care homes across North Worcestershire, delivered via USB memory sticks and online platforms.
Key points
- Janet Graham has volunteered with the Redditch and Bromsgrove Talking Newspaper for 50 years since its inception in October 1976.
- The charity provides a free weekly audio service for sight-impaired individuals and those unable to turn newspaper pages due to physical disabilities.
- The service currently has a weekly audience of over 400 listeners and reaches more than 20 care homes in North Worcestershire.
- Audio editions are distributed via postal memory sticks, online smart speakers, and include local news, sports, features, and poetry.
- A historical cassette recording of the charity's 100th edition has been discovered as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations.