Grapevine keeps visually impaired people in the Great Yarmouth area in touch with local news.

Each week Grapevine produces a one hour recording of local news, features and items of special interest to visually impaired people in the Great Yarmouth area. It is recorded on a Friday evening for delivery on a Saturday morning. The digital recording is saved on a USB memory stick and each listener is provided with a dedicated player which enables them to listen to the broadcast.

Why the community needs this charity

Almost 200 listeners receive the recording each week. This enables them to keep abreast of local news and information relevant to them so that their sight problems do not isolate them from the community.

Results and outcomes

The broadcasts are well received by the listeners and we often receive praise from them and their relatives for the service which we provide. They really appreciate the news, events and articles which aim to help them and expand their interests.

Latest activities and projects

New accommodation

Find a location that can accommodate a new portacabin from which Grapevine can operate. Purchase a new portacabin and fit it out with our existing recording and broadcasting equipment. Arrange for the required legal work to be done relating to the new premises. Install telephone and alarm system. read more