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Pagham & District Residents' Association

Posted on 26 January 2024

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Our Chairman, Ken Pritchard, with Chris Mustchin and his Guide dog Kenny, being presented with a cheque for £250 from the Pagham & District Residents’ Association at their coffee morning in Pagham Village Hall. Talking News was their chosen charity for 2023. At each coffee morning, Residents put a personal cash contribution into a jar on a table so none of the money comes from the Association’s funds, it’s all personal donations that add up over the year.

Calendar 2024

Posted on 4 January 2024

The calendar of events for 2024 can be seen on the final page of the Winter 2023 edition of Team Talk, click here for details.

TEAM TALK WINTER 2023

Posted on 4 January 2024

The Winter 2023 edition of Team Talk, the Newsletter for Chichester Area Talking News' Volunteers, is now available to read - and is packed with topical information and ideas. Click here for the full story:

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023

Posted on 29 October 2023

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On Thursday 26 October 2023, Talking News held its Annual General Meeting in Oving Village Hall. There was good attendance from Listeners, Carers, Volunteers and other supporters to hear an address by the Chair of Chichester District Council, Clare Apel, and our President, Councillor Anne Scicluna. At the meeting the Chairman, Ken Pritchard, outlined the achievements of Talking News over the past 12 months and thanked all concerned for their enthusiasm and hard work throughout the year. Tom McInulty, who lost his sight as a young man, gave an inspirational address emphasising how being visually disabled doesn't stop people from leading full, exciting and satisfying lives. Also at the meeting, a presentation was made to Geoff Porter, who has been the Treasurer for the past six years and is now standing down from that role but remaining as a Trustee. After the business of the AGM, a light lunch was served and a very successful raffle was held before everyone settled into their seats to enjoy a delightful musical performance by the Get Vocal group.

TEAM TALK SUMMER 2023

Posted on 19 July 2023

The summer edition of Team Talk, the Newsletter for Chichester Area Talking News' Volunteers, is now available to read - and is packed with topical information and ideas. Click here for the full story:

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2022

Posted on 26 October 2022

On Thursday 20 October 2022, Talking News held its Annual General Meeting in Oving Village Hall. There was good attendance from Listeners, Carers, Volunteers and other supporters to hear an address by the Deputy Mayor of Chichester, Councillor Richard Plowman and our President, Councillor Anne Scicluna. At the meeting Dick Bunker, who has been the Chairman for three years, handed over to his successor, Ken Pritchard. Ken had been Vice Chairman, and Bob Money has now filled that position. Also at the meeting, a presentation was made to Eileen Raven, who has been a longstanding volunteer with Talking News in many different roles. After the business of the AGM, a light lunch was served and Sheila Forsyth ran a very successful raffle before everyone settled into their seats to enjoy sea shanties and traditional folk songs from The Estuary Men.

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The 'Vicky Meets' charity column in the Chichester Observer series of newspapers featured CATN on Thursday 29 September 2022, giving some welcome (and much-needed) publicity to the team who produce audio recordings of local news for blind and visually impaired people in West Sussex. Vicky Edwards interviewed Bob Money in the studio at St Richard's Hospital and her column showcased CATN's regular recordings, distributed free of charge to those who value local news.

CATN Volunteers Meeting

Posted on 1 October 2022

Volunteers Meet Sep22

Fifteen Chichester Area Talking News Volunteers, both those who keep in touch locally with our Listeners and the dedicated ones who keep the Studio office running smoothly, met on 28 September 2022 in Lavant Village Hall to exchange ideas, swap stories and enjoy some tea and cakes baked for the occasion. This regular event keeps everyone aware of what's happening around the areas and sparks many good ideas for how the service can be updated and improved.

TEAM TALK - SUMMER 2022

Posted on 20 September 2022

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The SUMMER 2022 edition of TEAM TALK - the newsletter for all Chichester Area Talking News Volunteers and Supporters is now available online.