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Jane Jones, Volunteer Reader

I am Jane Jones and I am 68.  I retired from my job as a primary school teacher in 2015. I am married with 2 grown up daughters and 1 grandson and 1 granddaughter.  I also volunteer in a charity shop, as well as listening to readers in the reception class of my grandchildren's primary school and announcing at swimming galas.

Reading for STAN was something I had wanted to do for a long time, but couldn't fit it in whilst teaching.  I wanted to do this because of my paternal grandfather, who lost his sight when my mum was pregnant with me, so he never saw me but I used to read to him as soon as I was able.

 

Jane Jones

CC, Listener

Thank you for sending STAN to me.  I enjoy listening to the information provided and it's a godsend as otherwise I would not know what is happening in Swindon.  I'm donating some money as a thank you and appreciation.  Many thanks.

CC

MD, Relative

Thank you for this, Mum really enjoyed listening and very much appreciates the service.

MD

DJ, Listener

Many thanks for my first edition of the memory stick from the Talking News, which I enjoyed listening to all the items very much.  Looking forward to the next one.

DJ

DT, Listener

I received my first issue of Swindon Talking News along with the player in 2022 as I had been unable to read the Swindon Advertiser for about 4 years due to fading eyesight.  This has been a new experience for me which I have found most interesting, informative and entertaining.  My sincere thanks to you all and I look forward to future editions.

DT