BWBF News Archive
2013 calendar
Cheryl Baker, Bucks Fizz singer and Patron of BWBF, launched BWBF’s first ever calendar at a private viewing and launch event held at the University of the Creative Arts Rochester campus on Tuesday 8th May.
University of Greenwich Collaborative Working
BWBF is working in collaboration with the School of Health & Social Care at the University of Greenwich to investigate new sources of relevant social welfare information, conduct questionnaire research with set recipients, & bid for funding to conduct a needs analysis across London.
Shark Dive
Janet, Brooke & Victoria have recently completed a shark dive for the charity raising over £500!!!
Tonbridge Canoe Club paddle
Members of Tonbridge Canoe Club touring section paddled to Wateringbury in the sunshine on Saturday to enjoy a late afternoon supper and drinks at the home of Ben and Frances Fielding.
Concerto 2 is Here!
The Concerto has been with us for 3 years, and during that time it has been well received. Well, now its even better!
And the Winner is......
Margaret from Reddich was delighted to receive a call to let her know that she is now the proud owner of a Sonata internet audio player.
Sponsor a canoeist
Members of the Tonbridge canoe club touring section will once again be helping to raise funds for the work of British Wireless for the Blind Fund.
2012 Finnish Canoe Holiday
The holiday is not just an opportunity to have an unforgettable experience but will also help raise money for British Wireless for the Blind Fund
Give a Car!
Get rid of your unwanted car and raise money for the British Wireless for the Blind Fund.
Singing The Blues for BWBF
Rick Payne, an established acoustic guitarist releases album in aid of the British Wireless for the Blind Fund.
Retired Staff Raise £720
The Tesco Retired Staff Association in Coventry raise £720 for the British Wireless for the Blind Fund.
Hats off to Millie
Easter bonnet competition raises £100 for the work of BWBF
Happy 90th Birthday Hannah
Hannah Grant one of our recipients turned 90 years old in January.
Trophy Presentation
Trophies presented to transmission 2010 Winners
MARS Supporting the Fund
BWBF is delighted to learn that Midland Amateur Radio Society (MARS) has selected the Fund as one of their two charities they will be supporting during their 80th anniversary celebrations.
The First in Southport
State of the art technology has revolutionised wireless listening for a registered blind Southport resident.
Coffee Evening
Well, we've all heard about coffee mornings. Mrs Jarvis decided to raise funds for us by holding a Coffee Evening.
A result for football mad Paul
A blind man from Glamorgan has been given a state-of-the-art internet radio which allows him to follow his main passion - football.
Guess my Name
Fundraising should be a fun-filled event for everyone and Mr and Mrs Fox made sure about that.
Stall at the Mall
On Tuesday the 19th October 2010 BWBF Staff and Volunteers manned a stall at The Mall
Hands over the water
Despite being almost 5,500 miles away Newton Abbott pensioner Norman Truscott is able to catch up on daily news in his beloved California thanks to a revolutionary new audio device for blind people.
Good weather for transmission
Blackmore Vale amateur radio society took part in Transmission
Transmissions Youngest
Joshua Wilkins M6DMF, the youngest entrant in our Transmission 48 hr contact event
Steve burns the midnight oil
Exeter radio ham Steven Webber took to the airwaves for charity at the weekend to help provide blind and partially sighted people with specially adapted radios and internet audio players.
On Top of the Downs
Frances Fielding joined Cray Valley Radio Society on top of the North Downs on Saturday to experience Transmission firsthand.
Steven Grabs the Airways
Steven Webber, M3WRS is out to grab the airways this weekend and retain the Transmission trophy for the highest number of contacts made by an individual.
Internet First for Mike!
State of the art technology has revolutionised wireless listening for a registered blind Dorset resident.
Sight Village 2010
Staff from BWBF have been attending the annual QAC Sight Village
A Great BIG Thank You
We would like to thank our 20 runners and all those involved who helped make Sunday, 11th July 2010 such a special event.
Sponsor our Army Runners
Sappers Rusal Thapa and Santosh Gurung of 70 Gurhka Field Support Squadron, 36 Royal Engineer Regiment have both volunteered to run for us
School friends get together
A school friend get together has helped to raise enough money to buy a specially adapted radio set for a blind person in Essex
Army to run for us
17 Royal Engineers from the Invicta Park Barraks running to raise money for radios
Donated CDs
Donated Music CDs to benefit elderly blind and partially sighted people in Kent.
From the Chair
Peter McDonagh casts a chairman's eye over the last twelve months at BWBF
Discovering Kent
Together with BBC Radio Kent, BWBF introduce a guide to the region's towns - especially for people with sight loss.
A Fun Day at the Fund
Celebrating the work we've been doing with BBC Kent for Community Service Volunteer, 'Make A Difference Day'.
Welcome Sonata
BWBF Launches a listening Landmark - The World's Audio at your Fingertips.
Rose's story
"My name is Rose and I lost my sight when I was in my teens, but that never has - and never will - hold me back!"
Cheryl Baker
We're delighted to welcome singer and TV presenter, Cheryl Baker, as the latest BWBF patron.
Testimonials
I have had the Sonata for about two years, it was called the Orion web box at that time. I heard about it from my daisy cd from TNAUK. My guide dog had just retired and been diognosed with cancer and I decided to look after him until he died. That was why I decided to buy it and have never regreted it.
I am seventy nine now and have another guide dog, but spend lots of time alone with my dog listening to the Sonata. The box can be plugged into any power socket wherever I am so I am able to listen in any part of my house. I always listen to the podcast of the Archers late at night or of course any other programme I have missed, it is wonderful. I have just added another local radio station to my ever increasing list, I just have to send an email to request a change, and it is on the box when I next switch it on.
When I received the Sonata Ihad it attached to the broadband by a friend. I switched on and the first words I heard told me how to use it. It’s so simple that even I had no trouble using it.
Thank you John, Luke and team for keeping us up to date with all the news.
Jean Lakin.
