Official logo of Bedford and District Audio News - two eyes drawn in blue with the initials B.D.A.N. written inside each.
Bedford Talking Newspaper for the Blind (BDAN)
Registered UK charity no. 802814


About BDAN

Meet Volunteers

History

Get Involved

Links


(c) BDAN 2009
Photograph of black audio cassettes displayed with a microphone on a selection of local newspapers. Click on this photo for more information about the charity and a typical news tape
A warm welcome to you!

This is the official website of Bedford's Talking Newspaper for the Blind

A registered UK charity providing a free service, operated by volunteers

Photograph of Delia Partridge, Chairman (and Social Secretary) of Bedford and District Audio News since 2004 'Thank you for visiting the BDAN website.

'Whatever the reason you are perusing our pages, I hope that you become more informed about our activities, and will consider supporting us in the future.'

Delia Partridge, Chairman, BDAN
Close-up of a listener opening a yellow wallet. Click here to find out about BDAN and our weekly tape
About BDAN


Discover more about the charity and a typical weekly news tape

 Photo of readers in action. Click to find our more about some BDAN volunteers
Meet Some Volunteers


Meet a selection of BDAN helpers
plus a few downloadable audio clips!
Archive photo of Cyril Humphreys reading. Cyril was the first Chairman of BDAN. Click here to go to the History page
History of BDAN

Learn about the charity's past 31 years work

 Photo of a committee member speaking to others. Click to get find out how you can become involved with BDAN
How to Get Involved
and contact BDAN

Information for a prospective listener, volunteer & supporter ...plus some key facts about BDAN

 Click here for a list of web links and other contact information
Links page


A selection of website links and other useful contact details - local, regional and across the UK
SOMETHING FOR FREE
Did you know, BDAN's free weekly news and quarterly magazine audio tapes can be sent to visually impaired people at any UK postal address
Contact
For further information: Delia Partridge
Telephone: 01234 216370
Email: contact@bdan DOT org DOT uk
( Please add 'BDAN' in your e-mail subject heading )
Official logo of TNF - The Talking News Federation - Letters TNF in purple inverted commas. BDAN is a member of this umbrella organisation. Click to visit the TNF website
Member Organisation
Talking News Federation
The son of a former BDAN listener said:
'My mother has enjoyed your tapes... This has been especially beneficial as her progressive loss of sight and increasing ill health reduced her mobility ...I thank you for the excellent service you have provided' . . . 2007, quoted with permission