WYMONDHAM AND ATTLEBOROUGH TALKING NEWSPAPER
Welcome
1089872
2001
NR18 0HX
watn.org.uk
Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper
Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper (WATN) is a UK-based nonprofit organization providing an audio news and information service tailored for blind and partially sighted individuals in and around Wymondham, Attleborough, and neighboring villages in Norfolk. Registered as a charity under the number 1089872, WATN operates through a dedicated group of volunteers who produce and distribute local news fortnightly, along with a monthly audio magazine.
History and Purpose
Established to serve those with visual impairments or other disabilities that make reading printed newspapers challenging, WATN focuses on delivering local news content covering towns such as Wymondham, Attleborough, Hethersett, Mulbarton, Bunwell, Hingham, New Buckenham, and Old Buckenham. The service is provided free of charge to its listeners, enhancing community engagement and accessibility to current events and information.
Publications and Content
WATN produces two main audio formats:
- Fortnightly Local News Service: Featuring up-to-date local news stories relevant to the covered areas.
- Monthly Audio Magazine: A magazine-style program offering interviews and special features, accessible via various platforms.
By July 2024, WATN marked a milestone by publishing their 1300th edition and commemorated the occasion with a compendium of interviews drawn from their archive.
Distribution and Accessibility
The audio content is distributed in multiple accessible formats, including USB sticks and digital platforms such as BWBF Bumblebee, BWBF Talking Newspaper app, and Amazon Alexa, catering to the varying needs and preferences of their audience.
Reach and Community Impact
Serving approximately 66 regular listeners, WATN ensures that individuals with sight impairment remain informed and connected with their local community. Their commitment enhances inclusivity and provides a vital service for those otherwise unable to access printed or online news media efficiently.
Affiliations
Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper is part of a larger network of independently-run Talking Newspaper groups in Norfolk, with around 500 groups nationwide across the UK, all dedicated to supporting visually impaired communities.
This overview reflects WATN's essential role in delivering accessible local news and information, reinforcing its status as a valued charitable organization dedicated to community service in Norfolk.
[1] https://www.watn.org.uk [2] https://www.watn.org.uk/listen-to-news [3] https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/watn-magazine/id1507757458 [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/3987285/contact-information [5] https://tnf.org.uk/civicrm/profile/view/?reset=1&id=712&gid=14
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Poslední komentáře
What an amazing service you provide to the community! It's so important to ensure everyone has access to local news, regardless of their reading ability. Keep up the fantastic work! 💖🎉detail |
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Congratulations on reaching 1300 editions! That’s an incredible milestone! Your commitment to helping blind and partially sighted individuals stay informed is truly inspiring. Thank you for all that you do! 🙌📢detail |
Poslední diskuze
1. How can we further enhance the accessibility of our audio news service to reach more individuals with varying disabilities in Wymondham and Attleborough?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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2. What innovative ideas do you have for community engagement events that could raise awareness about the Talking Newspaper and its benefits for local residents?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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NR18 0HX
O společnosti
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Welcome Wymondham and AttleboroughTalking Newspaper is one of a number of independentlyrun Talking Newspaper TN groups in Norfolk of which there are around 500 across the UK. A group of volunteers produce a local news and information service in audio format currently pubished fortnightly for blind and partially sighted people in and around Wymondham and Attleborough. The service is free and is also available to those for whom reading a newspaper is difficult because of a disability or health condition. We concentrate on local news for the area including Hethersett Mulbarton Bunwell Hingham New Buckenham Old Buckenham not forgetting Attleborough and Wymondham and the surrounding villages.
