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Welcome to Havering Talking Newspaper

County or Region:       London Borough of Havering
Area covered:             As above
Name:                       Havering Talking Newspaper

What we do:

Articles are taken from the local paper and read onto cassette, which are then sent to local visually impaired people.  Listening machines can be supplied if needed

Who is it for?

Blind and partially sighted people who cannot access local news from the local papers

Listener subscription is free.

What is on the recording?

60 minute weekly paper articles from the Romford Recorder, four newsreaders and an editor.   We have a monthly magazine , subjects include history of Havering, Gardening, Quiz, interviews, recipes.  We have approximately 300 listeners.

Becoming a listener:

Contact Person: Shirley Clarke
Address:            259 Havering Road,
                        Romford
                        Essex
Postcode:           RM1 4TH
Phone Number:   01708 760384

Becoming a volunteer:

Contact Shirley Clarke. We need and would like to attract younger volunteers who could possibly get involved in either reading the news or on the technical side.

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