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Organisation:Forest Talk - A Talking Newspaper 

Comment:

Forest Talk is a newspaper recorded on audio cassette with news pertaining to the Forest of Dean and surrounding areas. It has news on one side of the tape and a magazine section on the other. It is recorded weekly and sent out free of charge to listeners. Subsequent tapes are sent on return of used tapes and wallets. The service is available to registered blind and partially sighted people free of charge. Listeners who have poor sight or are not on the register may need a GP's or optical assessment to receive this service postage free.
New listeners should contact Forge, the centre for blind and visually impaired people, on 01594-827711. 

Phone:01594-841079 
Contact name:
Mrs. Val Hobman 
Address:

The Forge Centre
Valley Road
Cinderford

GL14 2LJ
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Who is it for:

People who are blind or who have partial sight 

How to Contact:

Self, GP's,Social Workers,Opticians, Relatives, etc. 

Cost:

This service, including postage, is FREE 

Record updated:21 Feb 2007 


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Forest Talk - A Talking Newspaper phone: 01594-841079