The
weekly recording contains extracts
from all the main stories in The Mid-Sussex Times, together with
useful local information and items of general interest. The master
memory stick is recorded when the paper is published on a Thursday,
copies
are prepared and posted on Friday, and should be received by listeners
on Saturday.
Preparation of the recording and memory sticks is all done by volunteers, and is completely free, as is the postage to visually-impaired recipients.
The
service is available completely
free of charge to anyone having sight problems.
People with disabling conditions of any kind which make it difficult
to hold, manipulate or see written material can also receive our
weekly recording. (There may be a small delivery charge for this.)
Where necessary, we will also lend you a memory stick player with
simple
controls, and ear pieces for the hard of hearing, also free of
charge.
Player with memory stick inserted
If you, or a
relative or friend, could benefit from our service,
let us know now and we will do the rest.
Write to, or call, the Membership Secretary at the address shown
below for more information.
Mrs Carolyn Hulatt,
Yews Talking News of Mid-Sussex,
19 Fairfield Way,
Haywards Heath,
West Sussex RH16 1UTTel: 01444-417953
Yews Talking
Yews was formed in
1976 to offer an audible local news and information service to
the residents of Mid-Sussex.
The organisation makes use of the services of about 75 volunteers
for a range of tasks: editors, readers, engineers, copiers, cleaners
and packers.
| Recording engineer |
Fast-copying tapes (for existing listeners) |
Although we have a loyal and dedicated group of people to undertake
this work, we occasionally need further help with specific aspects
of the production of the Yews Talking News.
The commitment is usually no more than a few hours each month,
and no special skills are required. If you think you could help in any
role within the organisation,
please contact the Chairman on 01444-417953.