The Mardler Talking Newspaper @themardlertn

The Mardler Talking Newspaper

@themardlertn.bsky.social

Registered charity supporting the visually impaired of north Norfolk (UK) by providing a talking newspaper.

32 Followers | 32 Following | 11 Posts | Joined: 18.11.2024 | 1.5279

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Guide dog owner never 'completely safe' navigating Norwich centre Bernie Reddington says if she does not have her dog, pavements can be

BBC News - Guide dog owner never 'completely safe' navigating Norwich centre - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

23.09.2025 17:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

SLC member Nikki, is wearing a pink hoodie and is using a white cane to navigate the pavement which is partly obstructed by overgrown branches.

Nikki, SLC member for #SouthWest #London, urges support for #CutItBack:

“Overgrown bushes can be frightening and dangerous, forcing me onto the road and risking injury."

Support our #CutItBack campaign by sharing this post! https://bit.ly/3A1JXwm

#MakeStreetsAccessible

28.08.2025 14:03 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Chris and The North Norfolk Talking Newspaper Association Support a local children’s group with a personalised video from Jessica Ennis-Hill.

Here's Jessica helping raise funds for The Mardler
strongerstarts.tesco.com/video/9f7452...

12.08.2025 10:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Blue plastic tokens with Tesco logo with the message vote for us.

If you are shopping in Aylsham Tesco during July/August then please drop a blue token in the Mardler box to support our charity.

06.07.2025 12:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Testing the Glide smart cane for blind people

Smart canes! www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

02.06.2025 17:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Do something good during Volunteers' Week (2nd-8th June) and visit our stand at the Aylsham Community Fayre on Saturday the 7th of June.

29.05.2025 19:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Richard Preston (Treasurer) and Chris Wilson (Chair) with posters, presentation and paraphernalia on display.

Spreading the word about The Mardler at today's Sheringham twinning showcase event in the Oddfellows Hall, Sheringham.

10.05.2025 18:46 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Mardler News – The Mardler Talking Newspaper

Our latest volunteer newsletter is now out. Find it here: mardler.org.uk/mardler-news/

06.04.2025 12:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Weekly newspapers recorded for blind and partially sighted NI Run by volunteers, Talking Newspapers ensure local news is accessible for blind or partially-sighted people.

BBC News - 'It's a privilege to share my sight': The Talking Newspapers that need more listeners
www.bbc.com/news/article...

09.03.2025 17:12 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Mardler Editions – The Mardler Talking Newspaper

Once again we were pleased to include recordings from the DofE students of Aylsham High School. You can listen to Mimi and Clover at the very end of our 14th February edition. Short and sweet like all good Valentine's messages. ❤️
mardler.org.uk/mardler-edit...

18.02.2025 19:32 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Volunteer Roles – The Mardler Talking Newspaper

Wondering what makes a talking newspaper tick? Take a look at our volunteer role descriptions at
mardler.org.uk/volunteers-r...

09.02.2025 11:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Homepage - The Aylsham Show Family fun “> Family Fun at the Aylsham Show 2025Bank Holiday Monday 25th AugustBook ticketsEntertainment “> Entertainment at the Aylsham Show 2025Bank Holiday Monday 25th AugustBook ticketsFood “> Fo...

Great news.
Each year the Aylsham Show distributes any profits from the show to local charities. This year The Mardler has been awarded £250 to help us keep our newspaper talking!
Thank you Aylsham Show committee.
www.theaylshamshow.co.uk

04.12.2024 11:23 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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