Playback Magazine October 2007 (No. 378)
Guide CATS for the Blind CD Vol. 3 - John with some details of this CD produced to raise funds for the British Computer Association of the Blind. The latest Volume 3, ‘Top Cat, White Tie & Tails’ was released in August. Here we hear ‘My Phones Out of Order’ read by Peter Donaldson. For a copy go to www.bcab.org.uk or phone Pat Tynan on 01895 636 935.
40 Years of Pirate Radio - John Cavanagh prepared this programme celebrating 30 years of Pirate Radio. John presents an edited version of the programme. We hear some memorable radio jingles and voices from the past, also an interview with radio legend Johnnie Walker.
Touchdown Dance Company - Touchdown recently visited Glasgow to give a number of workshops and a performance involving some visually impaired people. Margaret talked to Katie, Group Organisers and two of the visually impaired dancers, Stuart and Indra. For more info contact the Touchdown Dance Group on 0161 912 5760.
Mobility Training MOT - Gordon Luke speaks to Bill Varney, Mobility Officer from Guide Dogs for the Blind to find out what has changed since he was trained 20 years ago, and should he be getting a refresher course or a Mobility MOT.
Holidays in Poland - Derek Young recently met up with Margaret & Douglas Gilroy to talk about their holiday as visually impaired people visiting Krakov.
Sponsored Hovercraft Drive - Welcome back to Alan Sturmey who recently caught up with Colin McArthur who recent went on a sponsored Hovercraft drive in aid of the British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society. Alan also find out more
