Roundabout Talking News

02/11/2026

Type 1 diabetes can lead to sight loss, but is often diagnosed too late. Check out the warning signs ahead of World Diabetes Day and make sure you're not at risk.

World Diabetes Day is on 14 November 2026Too many people - particularly children and young people - are only diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when they are seriously ill.

19/10/2026

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Aira is available at major bus stations and interchanges in Guildford, Redhill, Staines and Woking.

12/10/2026

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05/10/2026

8th October 2026 is World Sight Day. Access the IAPB website for information on common eye conditions that threaten your sight, and the action you can take to prevent sight loss. ROundabout Talking News has supported the visually impaired around Horsham since 1978.

IAPB is the overarching alliance for the global eye health sector, with more than 150 organisations in over 100 countries working together for a world where everyone has universal access to eye care.

28/09/2026

We provide anyone in and around Horsham who has trouble reading the printed word with weekly local news and magazine content in audio format, free of charge.

If you, a family member or friend could benefit from our free service, call 01403 850851 or visit https://horsham.mytn.uk/contact-us/

21/09/2026

National Eye Health Week runs from 21-27 September. Try the eye health calculator to check whether you are keeping your eyes and vision healthy. Roundabout Talking News has supported the visually-impaired around Horsham since 1978.

Vision really matters. Sight is the sense people fear losing the most, yet many of us don't know the best way to look after our eyes. National Eye Health Week aims to change all that. Eye care charities, organisations and health professionals from across the UK have joined together across the UK in....

14/09/2026

Join Roundabout Talking News at this fabulous event which showcases support services for the visually-impaired. Free to all.

31/08/2026

Come and meet the Roundabout Talking News team on Wednesday 2nd September at 2:30pm at the Southwater Village Hall. All welcome.

Please join us at the Welcome Club in the Village Hall on every alternate Wednesday, 2.30-4.30pm. We enjoy outside speakers, activities, games, parties and outings and always serve tea and cake at our meetings. We always hold a raffle and prizes are gratefully received. The cost is £2 per person.