MP adds voice to praise for service - The Worcester Observer

MP adds voice to praise for service

Worcester Editorial 25th Jan, 2021   0

CITY MP Robin Walker has praised the volunteers at Worcester Talking News for their work over the past year to help blind and visually impaired people stay in touch with local and national news.

The charity, based at Colin Chance House, has existed since 1978, and their work has been particularly valuable over the past year as many people have been forced to stay at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Volunteers at Worcester Talking News provide regular recordings of current affairs and community news stories. In addition to this, they host a large collection of audiobooks which service users are able to borrow free of charge.

They also offer advice and signpost to other services available to assist people who are blind and visually impaired.




Mr Walker has previously visited Colin Chance House to meet the volunteers and has provided a recording so that listeners could hear a report directly from their local MP.

“Worcester Talking News has been a great tool for people who are blind or visually impaired since it began more than forty years ago,” he said.


“Without their sight people can understandably feel isolated from the rest of the community, but this resource ensures regular access to news and current affairs.

“Coronavirus has added to everyone’s feeling of isolation, including people who are blind and partially sighted. That is why the service Worcester Talking News provides is more important now than ever.

“The service is only possible thanks to the committed team of volunteers who deserve praise for their work which improves lives in Worcester and the wider area,” he added.

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