The official logo of Bedford and District Audio News - drawing in light blue of two eyes with the initials B.D.A.N. written inside each, with the charity's name beneath
Bedford Talking Newspaper
for the Blind (BDAN)
Registered UK charity no. 802814
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Member Organisation:
Talking News Federation


About BDAN

History of BDAN

Meet Volunteers

Get Involved

(c) BDAN 2024
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A very warm welcome!

This is the official website of Bedford's Talking Newspaper for the Blind

BDAN is a small, local, volunteer-run UK charity providing Bedford's newspaper articles free on Alexa and Google smart speakers and via this website.

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David Mitchell, Chairman
and Listener Representative
CLICK HERE AND LISTEN TO THIS WEEKS NEWS
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Learn about the charity's 40 years of work since starting in 1978
Please
Tell your friends
family & colleagues
about BDAN!

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Prospective listeners, volunteers and supporters. Plus, key facts about BDAN 		Photograph of a recordist. Click here to find out about BDAN and how a weekly edition is made About BDAN

Discover more about the charity and a weekly programme
CONTACT : Chairman, David Mitchell on 01234 218989, Treasurer, Janet Cook 01234 301074
...or email: mail@bdan.org.uk (Please put 'BDAN ENQUIRY' in the subject heading)
OTHER WAYS TO LISTEN
Find us on the British Wireless for the Blind Fund's website.
say "Alexa play talking newspaper" and when prompted say "Alexa play Bedford and District Audio News".
Alternatively you can access the newspaper as a podcast on Amazom Music and UTube Music.