A VOLUNTEER group that records weekly newspapers for blind people in Enfield has celebrated its fiftieth anniversary.

The Enfield Talking Newspaper is run by 40 residents who read, record, edit and copy tapes of the week's news and distribute them for free to 300 people in the borough.

The group – which says it is the oldest of its kind in the country – held an event last month to mark the milestone, which was attended by MPs Nick de Bois and David Burrowes, and the Mayor of Enfield Christiana During.

Cllr During said: “The impact of the Enfield Talking Newspaper cannot be assessed simply in terms of the number of cassettes in circulation – its impact is much wider.

“It helps people to stay connected to their community and in so doing, promotes the wellbeing of our citizens – a cause very close to my heart.”

The Mayor handed certificates for more than 20 years of service to volunteers Muriel Arthur, Robin Bester, Tessa Samson, Janet Reed, Guy Braithwaite and Dave Foster.

The group are looking for more volunteers. To find out more, email the charity's secretary Phillip Dawson at enfieldtn@hotmail.com