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Leisure and vocational magazines for customers outside the UK

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Children (7-11 years)

Blast off!

Fun magazine bursting with stories, interviews, things to make and do, and a joke page. Double-line spaced braille to make reading earlier. Also available in uncontracted braille (grade 1). Produced in Unified English Braille (UEB).

Young teenage (12-15 years)

Missy

A brilliant read for girls - full of true life stories, pop gossip, interviews, horoscopes, problems and lots more. Produced in Unified English Braille (UEB).

Older teenage (16-19 years)

Pure

Suitable for young women, featuring articles on love and relationships, fashion, health and beauty, plus interviews with the stars, "real-life" stories, horoscopes and a problem page. Produced in Unified English Braille (UEB).

Consumer

Shop Window

For consumers who like to be in the know, featuring consumer cons, ethical shopping, food fads, best buys, holiday and travel updates and much more. Christmas special also available (November issue). Also available on DAISY audio CD.

Money Matters

Make the most of your money by keeping up-to-date with all aspects of personal finance, including insurance, investments, pensions, mortgages, budget information and more. Published every two months. Also available on DAISY audio CD.

New Product Guide

A great way to keep up-to-date on all the latest accessible products and publications from RNIB, as well as special offers and price reductions. Includes practical solutions to daily tasks and ideas for ways to spend your leisure time. Published bi-monthly. Also available in large print, on DAISY audio CD and on audio CD. You can also read New Product Guide online.

Computing and technology

Access IT

You'll find this a highly useful read whether you're a novice to computers or a more experienced user of access technology. Find out about new products, screen reading software and web accessibility, and get advice on making your access technology work better.

Compute IT

Ideal if you're interested in all the latest computer-related news and developments, be it hardware or software, and want some reading to help you get the most out of your computer. Also covers reviews of the latest products as well as trouble-shooting features.

Lifestyle

Aphra

If you like a girlie read you'll find it all in this Cosmopolitan-style magazine for women - from dating and relationship advice, beauty and fashion to features on work, society, popular culture and much more.

Shaping Up

Whether you're fighting fit or want to improve your health, Shaping Up is packed with the latest health news, fitness features, advice and answers to commonly asked medical questions.

Sports Specials

Want to make sure you have the football and cricket seasons covered and don't miss any matches? Cricket Fixtures is available in February and our domestic Football Fixtures in July. Also available on DAISY audio CD.

TV and Radio (weekly)

Television Guide

Want to sort the televisual wheat from the chaff? Get programme information for BBC1, BBC2, ITV1 London, Channel 4 and Channel Five. Includes ITV regional supplements giving details of programmes, which differ from those being shown on ITV1 London. Christmas special also available covering seasonal highlights.

DAISY TV Listings

Includes programme information for main terrestrial channels as well as 20 popular satellite and Freeview channels. On DAISY audio CD only.

Radio Guide

Want to make sure you tune in at the right time? Get programme information for BBC Radios 1, 2, 4, Five Live, BBC Radio 4 Extra, TalkSport and Absolute Radio. Includes an optional supplement covering the BBC's regional services in Scotland, Wales and Ulster. Christmas special also available.

Daisy Radio Listings

DAISY audio CD covering nationally available radio channels including Radios 1 to 5 Live, BBC Radio 4 Extra, BBC World Service, Classic FM, BBC Asian Network and 6 Music.

3FM

If classical music is your thing, then 3FM lists programme information for BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM.

Big Print newspaper with TV & Radio Guide

Every week, receive TV and radio listings in 16-point print by subscribing to Big Print - a 48-page TV and radio listings supplement covering BBC1 and 2, ITV1, Channels 4 and Five (plus regional programming), BBC Radio 2, 3 and 4, Five Live, BBC Radio 4 Extra and Classic FM - plus a sixteen page newspaper including national and international news, sports, celebrity gossip, puzzle page and more. So it has your entertainment needs covered from every angle!

Big Print Freeview TV guide

Get the top 10 Freeview channel listings in easy-to-see big print. Plan your viewing for the week ahead, whether on BBC3 or 4, ITV2 to ITV4, E4, More4, Film4, Yesterday and Dave. A helpful channel number guide is included on the back page, so whether you have Freeview, Freesat, Sky or Virgin you can get to your chosen show quickly.

Literacy

Ready, Steady, Read

This is a stepping stone between completing a braille course and tackling a book. It covers gardening, humour, wildlife, celebrities and more. With short sentences and articles, it's an easy read to help build confidence. Available in a choice of interlined or single-sided contracted braille.

Short Stories

Enjoy reading? If so, this magazine is perfect for you. Each issue contains a selection of popular fiction, be it romance, sci-fi, thriller or horror. Some stories may contain strong language or items of a sexual nature. Available monthly, priced £2.55.

General interest

Almanack

For fact-fiends and trivia lovers everywhere, this annual guide is based on the famous Whitaker's Almanack. From famous dates in history to historical facts and who was born when, not to mention sunrise times, phases of the moon and an impressive range of public and bank holidays, the Almanack has it all. Also available on DAISY audio CD and CD-ROM. Available in October.

Progress

If you like reading a lively cross section of topics, not to mention cooking and testing out new recipes, then you should try Progress which includes a short story, problem page, Penfriend contacts, crossword, humour, current affairs and a cookery supplement, "What's in the Pantry", packed with seasonal recipes. Also available on DAISY audio CD (crossword not included).

Conundrum

If you enjoy a good puzzle and like to give your brain a workout, you'll love Conundrum. Packed full of crosswords, word puzzles, general knowledge quizzes, Sudoku and logic puzzles, it will keep you busy for hours.

Braille Chess Magazine

Published quarterly, this magazine will help you brush up your chess skills so you get to checkmate more often! It's equally suited to both amateurs and enthusiasts, featuring reviews of games, chess problems and helpful tips.

Music

Braille Music Magazine

For the amateur or professional classical musician, this magazine contains CD reviews, features about music and musicians, and lists the latest music publications available in braille.

Upbeat

Get rocking with this music biz magazine. It's packed full of rock, pop, folk and much more plus upcoming concert diary, along with in-depth reviews and interviews.

Good Vibrations

Know your sub-woofer from your super-tweeter? Your tuners from your turntable? Satisfy all your hi-fi equipment needs, whether you're an amateur or enthusiast, with news from the world of hi-fi, equipment reviews, vinyl section and more. Also available on DAISY audio CD.

Proms Guide Special

The Proms spells the summer for classical music lovers around the world. If that includes you, get yourself a copy of the Proms guide. Available to buy in braille and audio CD from April it includes concert listings, booking information, interviews and reviews.

Devotional

Channels of Blessing

A digest of articles from the Evangelical Christian Press. It includes news, overseas developments, personal experiences, and bible study. Braille and email. Published every two months.

Magazines from the Torch Trust

Torch Trust produces a number of religious magazines including "Daily Bread" and "Christian Today Digest". For more information, telephone Torch Trust on +44 (0)1858 43 82 60 or visit

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

For many people, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols broadcast from King's College, Cambridge on Christmas Eve is one of the traditional highlights of the festive season. This guide includes the order of service, all the readings and the words of the carols, and congregational directions. Also available on CD-ROM.

Vocational

Piano Tuners' Quarterly

Whether you're an experienced piano tuner or just starting out, this features advice and tips from professional piano tuners, news from the piano world and a regular diary charting the experiences of a professional piano tuner - and occasionally his guide dog. Published quarterly.

Magazines from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

The Society produces two magazines. Physiotherapy is an edited edition of their scientific journal, published quarterly in braille and on audio CD. Physiotherapy Frontline is their professional magazine, featuring news, reports, course information and more. Published twice a month on audio CD only. For more information, telephone +44 (0)20 7306 6666 or contact Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, 14 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4ED, United Kingdom.

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