Talking Banffie and Turra Talk Association

Services

The Talking Banffie and Turra Talk Association provides local news recorded on to CD for blind and partially sighted people, or those unable to read because of other difficulties such as a stroke.

• The Talking Banffie - a free weekly CD recording of local news from the Banffshire Journal
• Turra Talk - a free weekly CD recording of the Turriff Advertiser

These talking newspapers are distributed to people in the north Aberdeenshire area who are blind, partially sighted or who cannot read because of a disability but the CDs can be sent anywhere.

The service is funded by a variety of fundraising activities and donations.

More Information

Area Covered: Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Coverage: Banff & Buchan / Buchan / Formartine / Garioch / Kincardine & Mearns / Marr

Opening Hours:

Wed/Thu: 6.00pm-9.00pm for recording (or by arrangement)

Cost of Service:

Free

Referral: Members of the public can make contact direct

Scottish Charity No.: SC011960

Contacts & Addresses

Individual Contacts:

Secretary: Mrs L Mackenzie
Tel: 01261 815784

Accessibility

• Banff Castle Community Centre has stairs and is not accessible to wheelchair users

Related Information

Categories on Grampian CareData

Leisure and Sport - Newspapers, TV and Radio

Care and Support Services - Physical Disabilities - Sensory Impairment

Physical Disabilities - Sensory Impairment - Visual Impairment

Medical Conditions - Specific Conditions - Eyes

Medical Conditions - Specific Conditions - Brain and Neurological Disorders