Chelmsford Talking Newspaper

Chelmsford Talking Newspaper Chelmsford's FREE audio news and information service for blind and partially sighted people (and others too). Real people, real voices.

Volunteers record a spoken version of the news, mainly from Essex Chronicle, each week. Provided on mp3 memory sticks which plug into your existing USB-compatible equipment - Sonic, Sovereign, radio, computer. We can provide a suitable player for free. Each recording lasts about 90 minutes of local news and events. Membership for Visually Impaired is free, postage is free. Please contact Pat on 01

245 354079 or email [email protected]

Could you volunteer as a technician? Computer familiarity required, full training given. More information and FAQs on our website chelmsfordtalkingnewspaper.org.uk

We'd love to hear from you!

28/01/2026
13/01/2026

January delays in receiving audio recordings of the Talking Newspaper are occurring at the moment as a result of postal timetables and difficult weather conditions. The 8th January issue was recorded on Saturday 10th January. Not dealt with at the Sorting Office until Monday 12th January. Weather and everything permitting we will get back to schedule from 15th January.

30/12/2025
The 50th Anniversary of Chelmsford & District Talking Newspaper was celebrated with Volunteers and Guests. Chelmsford Ma...
03/10/2025

The 50th Anniversary of Chelmsford & District Talking Newspaper was celebrated with Volunteers and Guests. Chelmsford Mayor Janetta Sosin, Mayoress Chris Shaw and Councillor John Spence and his wife Yvonne.

50 Years ago Ronald Sturt brought the audio newspaper to blind and partially-sighted citizens in the District of Chelmsf...
26/04/2025

50 Years ago Ronald Sturt brought the audio newspaper to blind and partially-sighted citizens in the District of Chelmsford. These were first recorded onto tape cassettes by "engineers". Royal Mail agreed to deliver them to recipients free of postal charges. And, So, The Talking Newspaper began - January 1975. In 2010 CTN moved into the digital age with recordings on computer software.

01/04/2025

2025
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHELMSFORD AND DISTRICT TALKING NEWSPAPER

Best wishes to everyone for 2025.
30/12/2024

Best wishes to everyone for 2025.

05/12/2024

Coming to the end of 2024 - Merry Christmas everyone from your Talking Newspaper

Supporting
14/10/2024

Supporting

Chelmsford's Low Vision Exhibition held by Support 4 Sight is next week, Wednesday 16th October at Broomfield Village Hall, CM1 7AH! 10-1pm with free entry. Come along to try out equipment and speak to our suppliers, see what Support 4 Sight offers in Essex, and join in with our Chelmsford coffee morning! Joining us are Chelmsford Talking Newspaper
Essex Sight Guide Dogs UK Professional Vision Services Essex Police Macular Society Essex County Fire and Rescue Service VisionAid Technologies Ltd Game Day Vision CIC HumanWare
For more information call 01245 933572. Essex LOC

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The Beryl Platt Centre, Redwood Drive
Redwood Drive
CM13LY

Telephone

+447965193609

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