Playback Magazine May 2024 No 572 – 48th Birthday Edition
Intro – John Cavanagh
Grapevine – Brian & Margaret
Brian’s number f or replacement 0141 548 1041 mobile 07957 004838
RNIB new products, headset for Android phone Labels in small packs, smart vision 3 accessory Pack contact RNIB helpline 0303 123 9999,
Part 2
Brian with Information, Joyce Macpherson for information about Baillieston Club, 0141 771 9658 Optelec 0800 145 6115 new magnifiers,
Playback contact Brian West res155@yahoo.com 07984 918605
Peter Fraser
on this our 48th Birthday Edition of Playback Magazine, a few words of greetings from Peter who is the only founder member still involved.
Frances Maguire
Visit to Barras in Glasgow and Taiwan New Year Celebrations in Edinburgh
Brian West Contacts
Playback contact Brian West res155@yahoo.com 07984 918605
SAGDO Annual General Meeting
A report from Playback volunteer Gordon Waddell about his visit to the SAGDO Annual General Meeting at Windermere Manor Hotel in the lake district.
Bill Aitken
The music ‘Ghosts of Yesteryear’ introduce an interview with Bill Aitken, when John Cavanagh spoke to him about a new book just published about Bernie Andrews, recording engineer and producer.
Paws Guide Dog Trail at Canary Wharf in London – From RNIB Connect Radio
Paws on the Wharf has brought a collection of larger-than-life guide dog sculptures to Canary Wharf, each individually decorated by talented artists in vibrant designs. Pick up the scent and follow this outdoor trail of discovery for an accessible and fun celebration of our iconic much-loved guide dogs. A great free activity for all the family – plan your weekend trip or early May bank holiday visit! Paws on the Wharf Sculpture Trail | Guide Dogs UK
Stuart Hann
Stuart Hann has been a pastry Chef in the English Lake District since 2007 and has been at the heart of a team winning multiple awards including 2 Rosette Standard. In July 2015 Stuart was diagnosed with a rare eye condition called Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) meaning he is now registered legally blind, however this hasn’t stopped him from being able to perform his magic in the kitchen, maintaining his role in a 2 Rosette kitchen and now also bringing you “The Blind Chocolatier” and following his own dream of finally running a Chocolate shop in his hometown of Staveley in the Beautiful English Lake District.
Margaret visits the blind Chocolatier in the Lake District to find out about the tasty selection on offer from Stuart Hann, 07788 261020 www.theblindchocolatier.co.uk
Ronnie Corbett
Looking back in our archive, an interview with Ronnie Corbett when Peter spoke to him for the first edition of Playback in May 1876
Finish with Sig