Leisure and vocational magazines

Our specialist team of editors track down the best online and high street articles, features and news and pack them in to our many magazine titles.

Our magazines are published monthly, in double-sided contracted braille (grade 2) and also by email, unless otherwise stated. Other formats are listed for each magazine, where applicable.

To subscribe, simply contact our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit our Online shop. If you'd like to try before you buy, why not ask for a taster copy?

Children and young people

Our Funtastic magazines for kids and awesome teen magazines are bursting with brilliant articles and features. Order Children's magazines from our online shop.

Blast off! (7-11 years)

This fun magazine is 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)
Price: £0.31 per issue

Braille at Bedtime (7-11 years)

Short stories in single-sided braille to make reading easier. Suitable for children to read alone or for parents or grandparents to read to a child. Also available in uncontracted braille (grade 1). Published every two months.
Price: £0.90 per issue

Missy (12-15 years)

A brilliant read for girls- full of true life stories, pop gossip, interviews, horoscopes, problems and lots more.
Price: £0.51 per issue

Vibe (12-15 years)

Just the thing for boys, with plenty of features, interviews, music and film reviews, sports news and loads more.
Price: £0.49 per issue

Pure (16-19 years)

Suitable for young women, featuring articles on love, relationships, fashion, health and beauty, interviews with the stars, "real-life" stories, horoscopes and a problem page.
Price: £0.51 per issue

The Max (16-19 years)

The Max Ideal for young men - crammed with articles on real-life experiences, technology, music and film, sports personalities and more.
Price: £0.53 per issue

Computing, science and technology

Access IT

You'll enjoy Access IT magazine whether you're a computer novice or an experienced user of access technology. Find out about new products, screen reading software and web accessibility, and get advice on making your technology work better. Visit the Access IT page for a taster.
Price: £0.69 per issue

Compute IT

Ideal if you are interested in all the latest computer-related news and developments to help you get the most out of your computer. This magazine includes the latest product reviews as well as trouble-shooting features to keep you surfing.
Price: £0.69 per issue

Scientific Enquiry

You don't need to be a bona-fide science geek to enjoy this magazine as it covers a wide range of subjects including astronomy, earth sciences, linguistics, chemistry and medicine as well as topical, science related news.
Price: £0.74 per issue

Consumer

Shop Window

For consumers who like to be in the know, featuring travel bargains and holiday hotspots, consumer cons, ethical shopping, food fads and best buys. Visit the shop window magazine page for a taster.
Price: £0.41 per issue

Money Matters

Make the most of your money by keeping up-to-date with all aspects of personal finance, insurance, investments, pensions, mortgages and budget information. Visit the Money Matters magazine page for a taster. Published every two months. Also on DAISY audio CD.
Price: £0.74 per issue

Leisure and Lifestyle

Almanack

An annual guide, 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 range of public and bank holidays, the Almanack has it all. Also on DAISY audio CD and CD-ROM.

Aphra

If you like a girlie read you'll find it all in this Cosmo-style magazine for women - from dating and relationship advice, beauty and fashion - to features on work, society, popular culture and much more.
Price: £0.90 per issue

Braille Chess Magazine

Published quarterly, this magazine will help you brush up your chess skills so you get to check-mate more often! It's equally suited to both amateurs and enthusiasts, featuring reviews of games, chess problems and helpful tips. In braille only.
Price: £1.48 per issue

Contention

Do you find yourself enraged by events around the globe and closer to home? Contention brings together political views and opinions on the major, and minor, events which shape and affect daily life.
Price: £0.74 per issue

Conundrum

If you enjoy a good puzzle and like to give your brain a workout, you'll love Conundrum. Packed full of crosswords, anagrams, general knowledge quizzes, Sudoku and logic puzzles, it will keep you busy for hours.
Price: £0.74 per issue

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. Visit the Progress magazine page for a taster. Also available on DAISY audio CD (crossword not included).
Price: £0.74 per issue

Shaping Up

Whether you're fighting fit or want to improve your health, get the latest health news, fitness features, advice and answers to commonly asked medical questions. Available in contracted braille and text email.
Price: £0.54 per issue

SP

If you're a guy who likes to read about sex, sport, beer, men with guns, and jokes to make your mates spurt beer through their noses then this FHM-style magazine is for you. Available in contracted braille and text email.
Price: £0.90 per issue

Literacy

Ready, Steady, Read

Offers a stepping stone between a braille course and tackling a book. Covers gardening, humour, wildlife, celebrities with short sentences and articles, to help build confidence. Also available in uncontracted braille (grade 1), and a choice of interline or single-sided braille.
Price: £1.08 per issue

Short Stories

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 in contracted braille and text email.
Price: £0.84 per issue

Music

Music Magazine

For the amateur or professional classical musician, this magazine contains CD reviews, features about music, musicians and the latest braille music publications.
Price: £1.10 per issue

Upbeat

Packed full of rock, pop, jazz and folk, plus an upcoming concert diary, in-depth reviews and interviews. Available in contracted braille and text email.
Price: £0.90 per issue

Good Vibrations

Know your super-woofer from your super-tweeter? Satisy all your hi-fi equopment needs with news from the world of hi-fi including reviews, vinyl section and more. Available in contracted braille, text email and now on DAISY audio CD.
Price: £0.57 per issue

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 18th April it includes concert listings, booking information, interviews and reviews. Price: £3.25

Religion

Channels of Blessing

Includes news, overseas developments, personal experiences, and bible study from the Evangelical Christian Press. Published every two months in contracted braille.
Price: £0.57 per issue

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.

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

The live broadcast from King's College, Cambridge on Christmas Eve is a highlight of the festive season. Includes everything you need to be able to join in from the warmth and comfort of your favourite chair. Also available on CD-ROM.

Sports Specials

Want to make sure you keep on top of sports events? We have the football and cricket seasons covered so you don't miss a match. Cricket fixtures is available now and our domestic Football fixtures is coming this July. Available in contracted braille, text email and on DAISY audio CD.

TV and Radio (weekly)

Television Guide

Programme information for BBC1, BBC2, ITV1 London, Channel 4 and Channel Five. Includes ITV regional supplements giving details of programmes that differ from those being shown on ITV1 London. Available in contracted braille and text email.
Price: £0.69 per issue; £1.38 Christmas issue

DAISY TV Listings

Information for main terrestrial channels as well as 20 popular Freeview and satellite channels. On DAISY audio CD only.
Price: £1.04 per issue

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.
Price: £0.93 per issue

Radio Guide

Covers 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. Available in contracted braille and text email.
Price: £0.42 per issue; £0.84 Christmas issue

3FM

If classical music is your thing, then 3FM lists programme information for BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM.
Price: £0.34 per issue

Big Print newspaper with TV & Radio Guide

Every week, receive TV and radio listings in 16-point print by subscribing to Big Print newspaper - 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.
Price: £1.25 per issue

Big Print Freeview 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. Available to buy on a fixed three month subscription from Monday 15th April 2013.
Price: £1.00 per issue

Vocational

The Practical Lawyer

Highlights are drawn from the major law journals - including Estates Gazette, The In-House Lawyer, New Law Journal and All England Law Reports. Key articles and developments explained. Also on DAISY audio CD.
Price: £93.00 for a year's subscription (10 issues)

Piano Tuners' Quarterly

Whether you're an experienced piano tuner or just starting out, get advice and tips from professionals, news from the piano world and a regular diary charting the experiences of a professional piano tuner - and occasionally his guide dog. Published quarterly.
Price: £0.74 per issue

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.

Keeping up to date

New Product Guide

Highlighting the latest accessible products and publications from RNIB - New Product Guide is published bi-monthly. Available in large print, email, DAISY audio CD and on audio CD.

New Books

For avid readers who want to keep up-to-date with all the new audio, braille and giant print (24 point) titles available from RNIB, including the very latest RNIB Talking Books and DAISY books that you can buy. New Books is published bi-monthly. Also available in large print and on DAISY audio CD.

Last updated: 16 April 2013

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