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Liberate at the Mitchell Library – Liberate (Libraries Event for Reading and Access Technology) takes place at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow on Tuesday 20th November. Margaret Cowie went along to the Mithchell to find out more. She spoke to Ann Hamilton who is in charge of the RUVI Service at the Library, that’s the Resource unit for the Visually Impaired. Tel: 0141 287 2885 for booking or e-mail lil@csglasgow.org.
Guide CATS for the Blind CD Vol. 3 - Another extract from CD produced to raise funds for the British Computer Association of the Blind, Vol 3 Top Cat, White Tie & Tails was released in August. Here we hear ‘The Franco-Prussian War of the Spanish Succession’ read by Dave Cash. For a copy go to www.bcab.org.uk or phone Pat Tynan on 01895 636 935.
Victor Reader Stream Portable Talking Book Player - Gordon Luke talks to Lucy Naismith of Humanware about their new portable Talking Book Player that does more than play talking books. Humanware Tel: 01933 415800, e-mail. lucy.naismith@humanware.com.
The Abolition of the Slave Trade - Alan Sturmey visits an Exhibition in Portsmouth depicting The Royal Navy’s involvement in the Slave Trade. Alan talks to Debra Hodgson. To find out more phone 02392 727 568.
Joe Gilroy - Joe Gilroy is the brother of one of our listeners, Douglas Gilroy. Joe was visiting from Australia, and Douglas spoke to him about his life as a professional footballer when he lived in the UK.
J M Barrie’s House - Derek Young paid a visit to the J M Barrie House in Kirriemuir to find out more about Barrie the man, from guide Carolyn Haywood. For more information phone 01575 572 646.
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