VIP Talking Newspapers of Herald Scotland, Evening Times, The National, Kirkintilloch Herald

Volunteers reading this weeks sports section from the Glasgow Evening Times with the publishers permission. Listen daily here

Volunteers reading this weeks sports section from the Glasgow Evening Times with the publishers permission. Listen daily here

In his second edition, Jools talks to Gordon Stevenson of Erskine about their new Erskine Veterans Radio along with talking about the work of the charity in lockdown.   For many of us, listening to the radio is part of our everyday routine. It offers a level of companionship with uplifting music and helps us keep up to date with the latest news. Erskine is excited to announce the launch of our first Erskine Veterans’ Radio.  You can listen to Erskine Veterans Radio 24 hours a day with great music you just have to sing along to. Presenter Ian Brannan also hosts an hour of music and conversation along with your mentions on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 3 pm (repeated that day at 7pm if you miss it!). New shows will be available live and on-demand every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 3 pm – repeated at 7pm on those same days.  Soft launch is April 19th. Veterans, families, and Erskine supporters globally can send in messages by filling out the form below or emailing radio@erskine.org.uk. A telephone requests answer machine will be made available at a later date.  Stay tuned for more information.  To become a Cue and Review Audio Ambassador visit www.cueandreview.com/promotion where you can download resources that can help you increase awareness of talking newspapers.

Launching our new season of Cue Talks we have our new presenter Jools London talking to Sam Sloan of Blind Golf Scotland.   Their purpose is to provide access to training, support and competitions to registered blind and visually impaired people in Scotland.  Recognised as a governing body by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews we offer access to local, national and international competitions.  Blind Golf Scotland are an associate member country of the International Blind Golf Association which oversees international golf competitions for blind golfers.  To become an Audio Ambassador visit www.cueadnreview.com/promotion where you can download resources that can help you increase awareness of talking newspapers.

Information on the Census for those with sight loss along with a campaign to save Rob Roy FC, this weeks local news from East Dunbartonshire

Continuing with a Free Talking Newspapers Service of the Kirkintilloch Herald With the news that Strathkelvin Talking Newspaper has decided to close its doors with the last recording in December 2021 we at Cue and Review Recording Service are pleased to announce that we are going to attempt to take over the weekly recording from the 12th of January 2022 This recording will be available to listeners via the British Wireless for the Blind Funds players these players can be found at www.cueandreview.com/freepodcasts You have various options one is to listen directly on your computer using their online web players, you can also download their telephone app which has been specially designed with visually impaired people in mind this telephone app not only will include the Kirkintilloch herald but also Cue and  Review titles such as the Herald Scotland, the Evening Times and The National along with other talking newspaper titles from around Scotland and the UK. Finally the latest development has been the audio controlled Alexa device, this device has recently come online and means that you can get a free Alexa device from Cue and Review delivered to your home and then with the assistance of a family member be able to follow some simple voice instructions to set the device up. Once you have this set up you will actually be able to simply use some basic commands to listen each day or each week to your title of choice meaning that you will no longer need to have to post your USB stick and wallet back to the provider. If this is something that you think you would be interested in please contact Cue and Review Recording Service on 01417723976 Monday to Friday 9 to 4.30pm and press for option 3 where you will be able to speak to myself Alastair McPhee and I will take your name and details and advise you on how best to access the option you want.

Continuing with a Free Talking Newspapers Service of the Kirkintilloch Herald With the news that Strathkelvin Talking Newspaper has decided to close its doors with the last recording in December 2021 we at Cue and Review Recording Service are pleased to announce that we are going to attempt to take over the weekly recording from the 12th of January 2022 This recording will be available to listeners via the British Wireless for the Blind Funds players these players can be found at www.cueandreview.com/freepodcasts You have various options one is to listen directly on your computer using their online web players, you can also download their telephone app which has been specially designed with visually impaired people in mind this telephone app not only will include the Kirkintilloch herald but also Cue and  Review titles such as the Herald Scotland, the Evening Times and The National along with other talking newspaper titles from around Scotland and the UK. Finally the latest development has been the audio controlled Alexa device, this device has recently come online and means that you can get a free Alexa device from Cue and Review delivered to your home and then with the assistance of a family member be able to follow some simple voice instructions to set the device up. Once you have this set up you will actually be able to simply use some basic commands to listen each day or each week to your title of choice meaning that you will no longer need to have to post your USB stick and wallet back to the provider. If this is something that you think you would be interested in please contact Cue and Review Recording Service on 01417723976 Monday to Friday 9 to 4.30pm and press for option 3 where you will be able to speak to myself Alastair McPhee and I will take your name and details and advise you on how best to access the option you want.

Continuing with a Free Talking Newspapers Service of the Kirkintilloch Herald With the news that Strathkelvin Talking Newspaper has decided to close its doors with the last recording in December 2021 we at Cue and Review Recording Service are pleased to announce that we are going to attempt to take over the weekly recording from the 12th of January 2022 This recording will be available to listeners via the British Wireless for the Blind Funds players these players can be found at www.cueandreview.com/freepodcasts You have various options one is to listen directly on your computer using their online web players, you can also download their telephone app which has been specially designed with visually impaired people in mind this telephone app not only will include the Kirkintilloch herald but also Cue and  Review titles such as the Herald Scotland, the Evening Times and The National along with other talking newspaper titles from around Scotland and the UK. Finally the latest development has been the audio controlled Alexa device, this device has recently come online and means that you can get a free Alexa device from Cue and Review delivered to your home and then with the assistance of a family member be able to follow some simple voice instructions to set the device up. Once you have this set up you will actually be able to simply use some basic commands to listen each day or each week to your title of choice meaning that you will no longer need to have to post your USB stick and wallet back to the provider. If this is something that you think you would be interested in please contact Cue and Review Recording Service on 01417723976 Monday to Friday 9 to 4.30pm and press for option 3 where you will be able to speak to myself Alastair McPhee and I will take your name and details and advise you on how best to access the option you want.

A podcast of selected articles from The National newspaper, from 23/04/21 to 29/04/21, recorded by volunteers for Cue and Review, a charity based in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, for the benefit of the blind and reading impaired. Our volunteers are recording from their homes for the time being as our studios are closed in compliance with Covid-19 restrictions.

Blind from birth Carl is an active member of the RNIB Connect Scotland group and a fan of their telephone support services. Listen to us talk about how he is coping with lockdown by supporting other blind people.   Carl is one of our Access to Audio Ambassadors and is helping us to reach more blind and partially sighted people. To become  an Audio Ambassador please visit www.cueandreview.com/promotion   Find out more about the RNIB Connect Scotland group by emailing Jane.Coates@rnib.org.uk and the group is at www.facebook.com/groups/RNIBConnectscotland

Asked in primary school what he wanted to do as a career he said an Editor, Now as Editor in Chief of Newsquest Scotland and Editor of Scotland's oldest newspaper find out what has driven Donald Martin to reach his dream job.  Donald is one of our Access to Audio Ambassadors and is helping us to reach more blind and partially sighted people. To become  an Audio Ambassador please visit www.cueandreview.com/promotion

A career in radio aided by work experience initiatives at Cue and Review Recording Service.  How Central FM's Breakfast Presenter and Programme Controller Liam McCann developed a love for radio while also being a key player in the development of Cue and Review's online accessible service.   Liam is one of our Access to Audio Ambassadors and throughout his radio career is helping us to reach more blind and partially sighted people. To become  an Audio Ambassador please visit www.cueandreview.com/promotion

Accessible gaming for the visually impaired find out more as Fraser of Triple Tap Tech talks to Alastair in the latest Cue Talks  Fraser is one of our Access to Audio Ambassadors and through his charity helps us reach more blind and partially sighted people. To become  an Audio Ambassador please visit www.cueandreview.com/promotion

Marketing and Communications Manager at Erskine talks in this edition of Cue Talks to our Recruitment Training Officer Alastair McPhee.  We speak about the history of Erskine, celebrations for a 105 year old resident and the future plans for Erskine.   Find out more about being an Audio Ambassador at www.cueandreview.com/promotion    #CueAndReview #InsideSoap #AccessToAudio #TalkingNewspaper #HeraldScotland #GlasgowTimes #NationalScotland #PrintSpeakingToTheBlind #EastDunbartonshire #volunteering #VisuallyImpaired #MentalHealth #ImpactFundingPartners #RSMacDonaldCharitableTrust #SouterCharitableTrust #Glasgow #glasgowpodcasts #eastdunbartonshirepodcasts #BishopbriggsMediaCentre #volunteering #ItTakesATeam #CelebratingVolunteeringSince82

Claire Miller is the published author of three books Pure Human City, I Can Create Stories and I Can Create Stories (Story Edition) . Claire has many stories competing for her attention and she plans to write them all. Having books available in audio is an interest and now with her becoming a Cue and Review Print Speaking to the Blind Audio Ambassador she is going to let more people know how to access talking newspapers.  #CueAndReview #InsideSoap #AccessToAudio #TalkingNewspaper #HeraldScotland #GlasgowTimes #NationalScotland #PrintSpeakingToTheBlind #EastDunbartonshire #volunteering #VisuallyImpaired #MentalHealth #ImpactFundingPartners #RSMacDonaldCharitableTrust #SouterCharitableTrust #Glasgow #glasgowpodcasts #eastdunbartonshirepodcasts #BishopbriggsMediaCentre #volunteering #ItTakesATeam #CelebratingVolunteeringSince82 #SelfPublishing, #CreativeWriting

From acoustic shooting and archery to sailing and military themed outings Alastair this week found out more about how Alison, Gillian and their teams  provide free support to veterans living with significant sight loss across Scotland, no matter when or how it occurred. Part of the Royal Blind Group. www.scottishwarblinded.org join us for part two.  Access to Audio Ambassadors (www.cueandreview.com/promotion)  Cue and Review - "Print Speaking to the Blind"  are looking for people to demonstrate how visually impaired people can access daily talking newspapers on their tablet, laptop or even on their phone. The role involves you contacting venues such as libraries health centres, hospitals and day care centres asking them to allow you to bring our display stand along and to talk to their clients. We are not just looking to speak to visually impaired people but also their sighted family and friends. We would look to recruit teams of two that would be able to act as ambassadors for the charity and be able to drive to each venue with the display materials. Team members need to have access to a laptop, tablet or mobile phone to enable the online audio player to be demonstrated. #CueAndReview #InsideSoap #AccessToAudio #TalkingNewspaper #HeraldScotland #GlasgowTimes #NationalScotland #PrintSpeakingToTheBlind #EastDunbartonshire #volunteering #VisuallyImpaired #MentalHealth #ImpactFundingPartners #RSMacDonaldCharitableTrust #SouterCharitableTrust #Glasgow #glasgowpodcasts #eastdunbartonshirepodcasts #BishopbriggsMediaCentre #volunteering #ItTakesATeam #CelebratingVolunteeringSince82

From acoustic shooting and archery to sailing and military themed outings Alastair this week found out more about how Alison, Gillian and their teams  provide free support to veterans living with significant sight loss across Scotland, no matter when or how it occurred. Part of the Royal Blind Group. www.scottishwarblinded.org join us for part two.  Access to Audio Ambassadors (www.cueandreview.com/promotion)  Cue and Review - "Print Speaking to the Blind"  are looking for people to demonstrate how visually impaired people can access daily talking newspapers on their tablet, laptop or even on their phone. The role involves you contacting venues such as libraries health centres, hospitals and day care centres asking them to allow you to bring our display stand along and to talk to their clients. We are not just looking to speak to visually impaired people but also their sighted family and friends. We would look to recruit teams of two that would be able to act as ambassadors for the charity and be able to drive to each venue with the display materials. Team members need to have access to a laptop, tablet or mobile phone to enable the online audio player to be demonstrated. #CueAndReview #InsideSoap #AccessToAudio #TalkingNewspaper #HeraldScotland #GlasgowTimes #NationalScotland #PrintSpeakingToTheBlind #EastDunbartonshire #volunteering #VisuallyImpaired #MentalHealth #ImpactFundingPartners #RSMacDonaldCharitableTrust #SouterCharitableTrust #Glasgow #glasgowpodcasts #eastdunbartonshirepodcasts #BishopbriggsMediaCentre #volunteering #ItTakesATeam #CelebratingVolunteeringSince82

Read by volunteers with the publishers kind permission for visually and reading impaired listeners. Inside Soap just one of the titles from www.cueandreview.com/vipaudio

Employing young people especially those with disabilities. Moira Cuthbertson is the SCVO Community Jobs Scotland Manager and spoke this week to Liz Baillie our Access to Audio Ambassador Team Leader.  Cue and Review Recording Service have been involved in training programmes since 1985 and have been delighted to work with Moira and her team at the Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations. For more information on CJS  please visit https://scvo.org.uk/jobs/community-jobs-scotland #CueAndReview #InsideSoap #AccessToAudio #TalkingNewspaper #HeraldScotland #GlasgowTimes #NationalScotland #PrintSpeakingToTheBlind #EastDunbartonshire #volunteering #VisuallyImpaired #MentalHealth #ImpactFundingPartners #RSMacDonaldCharitableTrust #SouterCharitableTrust #Glasgow #glasgowpodcasts #eastdunbartonshirepodcasts #BishopbriggsMediaCentre #volunteering #ItTakesATeam #CelebratingVolunteeringSince82

Why I volunteered during lockdown. BBC Radio London and BBC Radio Berkshire  presenter, Paul has known of our charity since he first met the team while interviewing us for BBC Pebble Mill at One in 1985.  Paul's passion for radio has meant that during lock-down he has been regularly contributing to our daily readings of Scottish newspapers. www.cueandreview.com/be-a-volunteer #CueAndReview #InsideSoap #AccessToAudio #TalkingNewspaper #HeraldScotland #GlasgowTimes #NationalScotland #PrintSpeakingToTheBlind #EastDunbartonshire #volunteering #VisuallyImpaired #MentalHealth #ImpactFundingPartners #RSMacDonaldCharitableTrust #SouterCharitableTrust #Glasgow #glasgowpodcasts #eastdunbartonshirepodcasts #BishopbriggsMediaCentre #volunteering #ItTakesATeam #CelebratingVolunteeringSince82 #PaulCoia