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Celebrating six years of talking! October 2007

Summary: RNIB Talk and Support celebrated their sixth birthday in October 2007

We are pleased to be celebrating the continued success of RNIB Tele Befriending our weekly telephone social groups. The groups were first piloted six years ago in October 2001 and we are delighted that eight of the original participants are still taking part and enjoying the friendship the groups bring.

Joyce, one of the original participants explains "It's the camaraderie I really enjoy. We are all in the same position regarding sight loss and it's good to know that you are not alone."

Content author: talkandsupport@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 09/07/2008 16:35

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