Erewash Valley Talking News for the Blind & Partially Sighted

17/11/2025

16/11/2025

Sharing the Love ❤️

“Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower.” - John Harrigan

🌿 Spreading Joy, One Small Act at a Time 🌿

This beautiful photo was shared with us by a very special lady in our New Leaf community, who was thrilled to receive such a special handmade gift.
Thank you to Caitlin, one of our wonderful young volunteers.
This reminds us that there are so many ways to bring cheer and kindness into people's lives. Whether it’s creativity, practical help, or simply showing up with a smile, every act of giving brightens someone’s day.

Wishing you all a bright and beautiful Sunday filled with kindness and calm.

14/11/2025

Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper is becoming Erewash Valley Talking News. This change reflects our commitment to inclusivity, welcoming listeners and volunteers from across the whole Erewash Valley, not just Long Eaton. Tune in to hear why this matters, what it means for our community, and how you can be part of the journey.

14/11/2025

Scammers are getting smarter, but together we can stay one step ahead!
Here at Erewash Valley Talking News for the Blind & Partially Sighted, we’re more than just a free audio news service — we’re a community looking out for each other.

In this video, we share simple, practical tips to help you spot scams and protect yourself, especially during busy times of year.

Our mission is to make local news and important information accessible to blind and partially sighted people in Erewash and beyond — delivered straight to your door on USB sticks and players, completely free.

Spread the word, stay safe, and let’s keep our community connected.
🌐 longeatontn.org.uk
📞 +44 7970 914930+

11/11/2025

If you know of anyone who is SIGHT IMPAIRED then please read on.
The Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper currently has 150 listeners plus 160 on our LETN Website & 40 on ALEXA = 350 folk who listen to our Talking Newspaper.
This Talking Newspaper understands something of the frustrations and limitations caused by sight impairment/sight loss, and every three weeks, send a pouch containing a memory stick with many hours of news, articles, stories, poems and magazines to their listeners.
An easy to use Memory Stick Player is supplied completely FREE of CHARGE to all listeners and even the Royal Mail pay the cost of posting the Pouches containing the memory sticks.
So, if you know of anyone who would benefit from this FREE SERVICE, please either send a message here on Facebook, or phone Martin Sykes on 07970 914930 or visit their website www.longeatontn.org.uk to make contact, where you will also find and listen to the current edition of this Talking Newspaper.
You can also hear them on ALEXA. To access ALEXA, simply enable the Talking Newspaper skill. Once done, say, “Alexa open Talking Newspaper,” and when prompted say “Long Eaton.”
This current edition contains 90 Articles& Magazines, which is 40 hours of listening pleasure including articles from:

1. Robert Lindsay shares chapter 11 of his audio autobiography, Getting there.
3. Stephanie Smith share articles from Derbyshire Life
4. Martin interviews Hazel Capewell about her experience in the Southwell Workhouse.
6. The Just Write Creative Writing Group from the Elephant Rooms in Draycott.
7. Angela Baileys shares her Quizzical Quiz.
8. Ian Greatorex shares the story of St Mary’s Church.

So, again, if you know of anybody who would enjoy listening to the Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper for the Blind & Partially Sighted (LETN) Audio – Window on the World, please send a message here on Facebook, or phone Martin Sykes on 07970 914930 or visit their website www.longeatontn.org.uk or use your ALEXA.
The LETN covers a geographical area from Ashbourne, Wirksworth & Eastwood in the north, to Castle Donington in the south, Beeston in the east to Borrowash in the west.

11/11/2025

I interviewed Tilly Dowler, “The Blind Stylist” and Vista Ambassador today.

26/10/2025

This headset is helping visually impaired fans enjoy football. Press play on the recording to hear more.

Ten-year-old Crystal Palace fan Sophia says the tech helps her see the players and makes her feel part of the crowd.

25/10/2025

A blind campaigner and guide dog owner says she does not ever feel completely safe independently navigating a city centre's pavements due to bad parking.

Bernie Reddington says if she does not have her dog, pavements can be "very, very scary".

23/10/2025

A new exhibition has opened which encourages visitors to touch and feel the works of art being displayed there.

An exhibition in which visitors are encouraged to touch objects and listen to audio descriptions opens.