Free sample Big Print newspaper

Please only send for this if you have eyesight problems, or know someone it may be useful too
Big Print is the only British weekly newspaper published in bold text - sometimes double the size of standard print in major daily newspapers.

Big Print was launched in the UK in 1992 to help people who struggle to read the print of conventional newspapers and who do not wish to use taped 'talking' newspapers.

Big Print comprises of weekly national and international news coverage provided by the country's leading news agencies (including PA and Rueters) which is then edited into pages by our own editorial team.

Big Print newspaper has a UK readership of around 14,500 and is produced by RNIB.

Big Print newspaper has sixteen pages of excellent reading material including;

national and world news pages containing more than five key stories per page
special feature pages covering a range of interesting topics
popular Sports page covering all the latest sporting achievements including an In Brief section
a fantastic two page spread containing the obligatory Big Print crossword, quick Question Time quiz, Recipe of the week and even the weekly horoscope
no external advertisements which ensures that Big Print newspaper is an enjoyable read page after page.
Accompanying Big Print newspaper is a weekly TV and radio listings supplement. It contains over 30 pages of listed programming schedules including BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and Five plus regional programming throughout the UK and Radio 2, 3, 4, and 5 and Classic FM programmes for the week. Our TV 'Pick of the Week' and 'Week's Choice' will mean you won't miss out on your favourite TV programmes.

Receive a sample issue by emailing bigprint@rnib.org.uk giving the following information:

Name
Postal Address
Postcode
Telephone number
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  • Dee140157
    Dee140157 Posts: 2,864 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    Thank you. Have sent for this for my boyfirend's mother as she has macular degeneration and catarcts, and cannot read normal print now
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  • Dee140157
    Dee140157 Posts: 2,864 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    Just thought I would say this had arrived and it is so much easier for her to read. We are probably going to put in a regular order. Well worth it if you know anyone who has problems reading small print. The TV guide,although basic, is clear and easy to read. Thank you for this.
    Newbie thread: go to the top of this page and find these words: Main site > MoneySavingExpert.com Forums > Household & Travel > Motoring > Parking Tickets, Fines & Parking. Click on words Parking Tickets, Fines & Parking. Newbie thread is the first post. Blue New Thread button is just above it to left.
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