News in Brief
A Heartfelt Plea from our Chair of HTN – Peter Loveridge
We are in dire straits with regard to Producers. We now have only two, and there are no ifs and buts – we cannot function with just two.
I am using this platform to make a direct appeal to our current Volunteers. Whilst I cannot thank you enough for what you already do as a Volunteer, and for the vital contribution you already make, I do feel the need to put that contribution into context: Read More… about becoming a Producer.
Latest Recording
The latest copy of Havant’s Talking News can be downloaded here and listened to on your computer, tablet or smart phone or directly from the Talking News Federation website. Need help? More…
Alexa Smart Speakers
Smart speakers are another way to listen to the Talking News. Attached is a step by step guide on how to add an Alexa skill to your device and to start listening to Havant Talking News.
Producing the Talking News
Every fortnight our dedicated volunteers produce and dispatch around 60 minutes of local news on a memory stick free of charge to our listeners. Please Get in Touch if you know of someone who might benefit from our service.
Keeping blind people in touch with what’s going on in our area
Irene, one of our listeners, is seen here using a special player loaned by Havant Talking News. Read More… about HTN’s news service.
We Say Goodbye to Effe
Effe Barker, hailing from LA California, has been a Producer with HTN for over a year and sadly for us she’s returned to her homeland. Read More… about Effe’s contribution to HTN.
Pat Nunn Award
This award is named in honour of Pat Nunn, one of the earliest members of HTN. Pat was Chair and President, and was tireless in her commitment to, and enthusiasm for HTN. She gave talks to local groups and organised fund raising events. Read More… about recipients of this award.
Leisure Accessibility for Those Living With Sight Loss
West Sussex is fortunate to have a wealth of high quality theatres and cinemas, but for those living with sight loss, such a trip can be daunting, and the performance presents challenges in terms of appreciating everything that is happening on stage and screen. More…
Rotas
The producers’, editors’ and readers’ rotas are available on the Members’ page under Rotas.
