Now we are Sixty Five

Enfield Talking Newspaper, believed to be the longest-running talking newspaper in the United Kingdom, is celebrating its 65th anniversary, marking more than six decades of providing accessible local news and information to blind, partially sighted and print-disabled people.

Founded in 1961, Enfield Talking Newspaper has been a pioneering force in accessible communication, ensuring that local residents with sight loss remain informed, connected and engaged with community life.

Over the past 65 years, the organisation has evolved through multiple generations of technology, from reel-to-reel recordings and cassette tapes to today's digital delivery methods. Throughout this period, its mission has remained unchanged: to provide reliable and accessible local news to people who might otherwise be excluded from mainstream information sources.

We are immensely proud to celebrate 65 years of service to the blind and partially sighted community. Thousands of volunteers, listeners and supporters have contributed to our success over the years. While technology has transformed how information is delivered, the importance of accessible local news and human connection remains as vital as ever.

Special Recording

To mark the occasion of our 65th anniversary, we have recorded a 'historical archive edition' of what the local news in Enfield could have sounded like on 12th May 1961.

You can listen to this special recording here: https://shows.acast.com/5ddfa474a09a86917b9a3e6d/69f4061ee1fad0f98a26d170 

Anniversary Celebration

We celebrated our 65th anniversary, on Saturday 12th September 2026, at Forty Hall in Enfield, where we were pleased to host volunteers and listeners old and new, plus The Worshipful the Mayor of Enfield, Councillor Emma Supple and MP for Southgate and Wood Green, Bambos Charalambous. Photographs of the event may be found here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/78jgzUkcpx2S6Mxc8

Special Message

You can listen to a special message from our Honorary President - The Reverend Phillip Dawson, Rector of St. Olave Hart Street.

And finally...

A memory loop of snippets from the past 65 years!