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At a March 7th ceremony, hosted at BBC South's Southampton studios, two Talking Newspaper Association (TNAUK) volunteer readers, Sonia Locke and Penny Thomas, were presented with a special contribution accolade in recognition of the work done by all the volunteers at the Association's Heathfield studios.
The ceremony for the Community Champions Awards was presented by Esther Rantzen and BBC South presenters Sally Taylor and Stuart Norval. It was the culmination of a long day that included a studio tour and lavish lunch for all the nominees for the awards that seek to recognise individuals or groups who, on a voluntary basis, make a difference in their community.
The National Talking Newspapers and Magazines of Talking Newspaper Association has, for over 20 years, produced alternative format versions of national newspaper and magazine titles. Currently over 200 titles are produced on audiotape or in a PC compatible digital format for the visually impaired and other print disabled.
"The Association is looking to build on the recent progress made in increasing the profile of its national service," according to Justin King, Publicity manager. "But this can only be done through awareness raised by the editorial offices of the titles that the Association covers, through advertising and funding. The Association is a registered charity and does not receive government funding. It has taken some time but now the Association is in regular touch with newspapers and magazines and is keeping them up to date with what it's doing. Now the print media have a better appreciation and understanding of the Association's work, their support has been encouraging."
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