Big changes were just around the corner for the Talking Newspaper
There was light at the end of the tunnel for the Talking Newspaper for the Blind and its dilemma over accommodation, we reported in July 1988.
A local councillor was “99 per cent sure” that new premises could be found for the organisation before the start of their new season in September.
As reported in the Paisley Daily Express, the charity had been using a small toy cupboard at Cochrane Castle School, Johnstone, as its base for the past six years.
But, faced with another year in premises that were “totally unsuitable”, according to the charity’s vice chairman Denis Wadsworth, the Talking Newspaper for the Blind decided not to renew its lease at the school.
“The main difficulty is getting the quality of the tape right,” said Mr Wadsworth.
“Accoustically, a toy cupboard just isn’t conducive to giving a good tape sound.
“Plus the fact there’s no soundproofing.
“If an aircraft flies over we have to stop recording.”
District councillor Bobby Stevenson said, however, two possible new locations were being considered: a disused church building in Stoddard Square, Elderslie, and the Paisley Volunteer Centre, Queen Street.
“We’re now in the position where we hope very soon they’ll have an agreement with the volunteer centre,” he said.
“And I’m 100 per cent sure that the powers that be would grant them permission to use the room in the church.”