Links from B.D.A.N. The Bedford Talking Newspaper for the Blind
Revised: January 2010
A range of public-service and charitable organisations have asked BDAN to mention their contact details or have given the charity permission to do so. The list is structured into sections.
Please note: Bedford and District Audio News is not responsible for the content of other websites.
In order to try to combat automated 'spam' junk e-mail messages, electronic addresses are separated by spaces and written using 'at' for the '@' symbol and 'dot' for a full stop
Quick in-page links to:
- Services that provide material for BDAN tapes - click here
- Neighbouring Talking Newspapers & services for the blind - here
- Talking Newspapers / services for the blind across the UK - here
- Other national services for the blind and visually impaired - here
- Other local links (Bedfordshire and surrounding counties) - here
If you would like to submit details for inclusion in the list, or plan to link to the BDAN site, please e-mail BDAN. Full contact details for Bedford and District Audio News appear on the How to Get Involved page. BDAN cannot usually provide details of, or a link to, a commercial website or company.
Please mention BDAN if you make contact with an organisation or person by using the details on this page!
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Ampthill and Flitwick Talking Newspaper (AFTN) Operated from 1995 - 2008 Sadly this service closed at the end of 2008, with assets passing to Bedford and District Audio News. BDAN is interested in hearing from any AFTN listeners or volunteer helpers who would like to join the Bedford operation. (Ampthill and Flitwick are covered by BDAN)
Biggleswade Talking Newspaper East Bedfordshire Note: Some of this area is also covered by BDAN. Contact Mrs. Ann Gilpin, Secretary 01767 222278
This Talking Newspaper can be accessed online, from Luton Today, the website of the Herald and Post and The Luton News Click here to go to the specific page of Luton Today
Milton Keynes (See entry for Sound News Milton Keynes)
Newport Pagnell (See entry for Sound News Milton Keynes)
Northampton Association for the Blind (NAB) NAB produce Sound News, a Talking Newspaper. Two versions are available - Northampton and district, and Kettering, Corby and Oundle, Northamptonshire Click here to look at the NAB webpages (See also Wellingborough and District Talking Newspaper)
Olney (See entry for Sound News Milton Keynes) Note: Some of the surrounding area is also covered by BDAN.
Peterborough and District Talking Newspaper Association Peterborough area, Cambridgeshire Contact Ms. Jill Hucklesby, Secretary 01733 231894
Rushden (See entry for Wellingborough Talking Newspaper)
St. Neots Talking Newspaper for the Blind St. Neots, Eaton Socon and surrounding villages in west Cambridgeshire and north east Bedfordshire (Note: Some of the surrounding area is also covered by BDAN) Contact Mr. Graham Collins 01480 215892
Sound News Milton Keynes MK and district, Newport Pagnell and north Buckinghamshire Contact Ms. Shirley Coulson 01908 653089 or email shirleycoulson89 at hotmail dot co dot uk
Wellingborough and District Talking Newspaper Wellingborough, Rushden and parts of east Northamptonshire Click here to visit the official website (See also Northamptonshire Association for the Blind (NAB))
Scotland - Association of Scottish Talking Newspapers (ASTN) (Includes links to local member Talking Newspaper services) Click here to visit the official pages
Talking News Federation (TNF) National organisation with links and information about the large number of local Talking Newspaper services across the United Kingdom. BDAN is affiliated to the TNF Click here to access the official pages
West Shropshire Talking Newspaper (WSTN) Area includes: Ellesmere, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Ludlow Click to visit the official site
National newspapers and publications (See under entry for Talking Newspaper Association of the United Kingdom - TNAUK)
Queen Alexandra College (QAC) National college for people with visual impairment and other disabilities Based in Birmingham, West Midlands Click here to go to the site
QAC also hosts Sight Village - a national three-day event for the blind or partially sighted, and other interested parties Click here to go to the home page
Talking News Federation (TNF) National organisation with links and information about the large number of local Talking Newspaper services across the United Kingdom. BDAN is affiliated to the TNF Click here to access the official pages
Talking Newspaper Association of the United Kingdom (TNAUK) Organisation to contact for details of UK national newspapers and other publications available on audio tape and CD Click here to go to the official online presence
Bedford Architectural, Archaeological and Local History Society (BAALHS)
Official site of the registered charity Click here to view the website
Bedford Daycare Hospice Official site of the charity providing specialist palliative care to those with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses Click here to view the site
The Bedford Society (Merged with the Bedford Archaeological & Local History Society in 2008, - see entry for BAALHS)
BBC Local Radio (See Three Counties Radio)
Bedford Borough Council (Unitary Authority) Based at Borough Hall, Bedford Produces Bedford News (see above) Click here to go to the website
For the Borough Council's Tourist Information page Click here
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC) Organisation assisting and representing local people, through day-to-day contact, and as an independent advocate for rural issues Click here to follow a hyperlink to the official pages
Caddington Village Parish Council Official website for the south Bedfordshire village Click here to visit the site
Central Bedfordshire Access Group (formerly Mid & Central Bedfordshire Access Group) Click to peruse the pages
Clapham Parish Council - Community Website Official website for the village just north of Bedford Click here to visit to the site
Community & Voluntary Service (CVS) Mid & North Bedfordshire (formerly North Bedfordshire Council for Voluntary Service) (BDAN is a member of this organisation) Based in Bedford Click here to be taken to the site
Silver Surfers @ Bedford Project to encourage over 50s in the Bedford area to use computers and the Internet Click here to view the site
Three Counties (Radio) (BBC) Local British Broadcasting Corporation radio service and website covering Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire Click here to view the specific BBC pages
Tourist Information (Bedford area) (See entry underneath Bedford Borough Council)
If you would like to submit details for inclusion in the list, or plan to link to the BDAN site, please e-mail BDAN.