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Magazines for UK customers

Summary: Information about our magazines available in braille, large print, on tape, disk and by email.

This information is for UK customers only. A separate web page is available for customers who are based overseas.

About our magazines

We have an extensive choice of magazines catering for a variety of customers. Our magazines are a great and inexpensive way of keeping up to date. We cover topics ranging from music, current affairs and celebrity gossip to education, employment and vocational support. Our magazines are available in a range of accessible formats – please check each magazine for full details.

We always welcome feedback from our readers. If you have any suggestions, or you would like to send a letter, or submit an article for publication in one of our magazines, please contact RNIB's Editorial Department.

Unless otherwise stated, all magazines are available to order through RNIB Customer Services.

We also include useful links of other organisations that produce magazines for people with sight problems and those with other disabilities.

Different formats

Braille magazines are produced in Grade 2, Standard English braille, unless specified otherwise.

Email and computer disk magazines are sent as both ASCII and HTML text so are accessible on a variety of equipment.

Audio cassette magazines are small compact cassettes and are generally 2-track normal speed and compatible with most cassette players.

Large print magazines are in minimum size 14 point font.

Daisy magazines are supplied on compact disc and can be read using a Daisy player or via Daisy software on your PC.

Audio CD magazines are supplied on standard audio CD and can be read on any standard CD player or Daisy player.

Children

Blast Off!

For boys and girls aged 7-11, Blast Off! takes stories, features, jokes and puzzles from popular children's magazines. With double line spacing to aid reading.

Available monthly in both grades 1 and 2 braille.
Price: £0.25 per issue

Braille at Bedtime

This magazine contains short stories for 7-11 year-olds, and is ideal for children to read themselves or for adults to read aloud to them. With single sided braille to make reading easier.

Available every two months in both grades 1 and 2 braille.
Price: £0.80 per issue

Teenage

Missy

For girls aged 12-15, containing pop gossip, stories, interviews, horoscopes, true stories, problems and lots more.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.45 per issue

Vibe

For boys aged 12-15, containing stories, sports news, real life, general interest features and pop news.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.43 per issue

The Max

For young men aged 16-19, this magazine includes features on the music scene, sport, interviews with personalities and a problem page.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.45 per issue

Pure

For young women aged 16-19, containing articles on love and relationships, fashion, health and beauty, plus interviews with the stars, "real-life" stories, horoscopes and a problem page.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.45 per issue

Consumer

Shaping Up

This popular health and fitness magazine is packed full of health news, product reviews, alternative therapies and tips on keeping in shape.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.48 per issue

Shop Window

A monthly consumer magazine which includes features on travel, food and drink, and general consumer news.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.35 per issue

New Product Guide

This publication brings you the latest information on accessible products available from RNIB, which are suitable for blind and partially sighted people, and also keeps you fully up-to-date with any news and events that may be of interest.

Published bi-monthly, with an additional Christmas edition in October, and available in braille, on cassette tape, on Daisy audio CD and disk, and by email. You can also read New Product Guide online.
Price: available free of charge

Daily Living

Money Matters

For customers interested in all aspects of personal finance including insurance and investments.

Available every two months in braille and by email.
Price: £0.65 per issue

You and Your Child

For blind and partially sighted parents and parents-to-be, this magazine features informative articles on all aspects of bringing up a child, from pregnancy to starting school. Articles from readers are actively encouraged.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.60 per issue

Computing, science and technology

Access IT

Designed to provide a wide range of computer access technology information, of particular interest to blind and partially sighted people, this magazine features articles for the “novice” and more experienced computer user.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.60 per issue

Scientific Enquiry

A science journal presenting a balanced diet of articles on astronomy, earth sciences, linguistics, chemistry, medicine and much more. This magazine is designed to please the amateur and/or enthusiast.

Available monthly in braille.
Price: £0.65 per issue

Compute IT

Designed for the computer enthusiast/amateur, this magazine will bring you the latest information on hardware and software developments.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.60 per issue

E-Access Bulletin

This is a monthly, text-only email newsletter containing independent, lively news and features on access to technology by blind and partially sighted people. Coverage includes access to the internet, digital books, mobile phones, online learning, and digital TV and radio. It is free for anyone to receive in plain text format, by emailing eab-subs@headstar.com For more information see E-Access Bulletin

Women’s lifestyle

Aphra

A Cosmopolitan-style magazine for women. You will find articles on different cultures, sex, politics and lifestyle, plus readers' letters.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.80 per issue

Men’s lifestyle

SP

The magazine for the modern man, SP of full with news and views on every aspect of young men's lives, from health to fashion, fitness to relationships. Features articles from popular print titles such as FHM, Loaded and Men's Health.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.80 per issue

Media

Television Guide

Detailed programme information for BBC1, BBC2, ITV1 London, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Also available are ITV regional supplements giving details of programmes, which differ from those being shown on ITV1 London. These supplements are delivered free of charge with the main magazine.

Published weekly every Friday, and available in braille and by email.
Price: £0.60 per issue

Radio Guide

Detailed programme information for BBC national Radios 1, 2, 4, Five Live, TalkSport and Virgin 1215. There is also an optional supplement giving details of the BBC's regional services in Scotland, Wales and Ulster.

Published weekly every Friday, and available in braille and by email.
Price: £0.36 per issue

3FM

3FM features programme information for BBC national Radio 3 and Classic FM.

Published weekly every Friday, and available in braille and by email.
Price: £0.26 per issue

Broadcast Times

This is the full combination of the Braille Radio and TV Guides and 3FM.

Published weekly, and available by email.
Price: £0.92 per issue

Daisy TV Listings

For those wanting listings information for Freeview or satellite channels, or who prefer an audio format magazine, our Daisy TV Listings are invaluable. This guide provides information for the main terrestrial, and 20 popular satellite and Freeview channels. Produced weekly on Daisy audio CD, the listings can be read using a Daisy Talking Book player or with Daisy player software on a PC.

Price: £0.92 per issue

Big Print

This popular weekly publication, produced in 16-point font or larger, gives you sixteen pages of national and international news, sports, celebrity gossip, puzzle page and more. It comes with 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, BBC7 and Classic FM. To order, contact Big Print on freephone 0800 12 40 07 (mobile rates may vary) or email bigprint@rnib.org.uk or check out the Big Print webpage for more information. Or to request a copy of our free "Big Print taster", contact RNIB Customer Services on 0845 702 3153 or 01733 37 53 50.

Price: £1.18 per issue

Literacy

Ready, Steady, Read

Aimed at adult readers new to braille, this magazine is a stepping stone between completing a braille course and tackling a book. It features gardening, humour, wildlife, celebrities and competitions.

Available monthly in both grades 1 and 2 braille (interlined or single-sided).
Price: £0.95 per issue

Rhetoric

A literary magazine with reviews of books by both high street publishers and specialist organisations, as well as in-depth critical articles and profiles of leading artists.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.65 per issue

Short Stories

A selection of popular fiction. These include sci-fi, romance, thriller and horror fiction. Some stories may contain strong language or items of a sexual nature. Each issue contains a variety of genres.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.75 per issue

New Books

A publication that brings you information about 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.

Available bi-monthly in braille, Daisy, large print and by email. You can also download New Books from the website. Please note this magazine brings together the previous titles of New Book Guide and New Reading.
Price: available free of charge

General leisure

Contention

This magazine offers an in-depth look at political and economic events around the world. It aims to present a balance of political views and opinions on topics, which affect everyday lives.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.65 per issue

Progress

A very popular general interest title. Includes a problem page, announcements and a crossword. There is also the chance to ask for penfriends from overseas.

Available monthly in both grades 1 braille and grade 2 braille, and by email.
Price: £0.65 per issue

Conundrum

If you enjoy crosswords, anagrams, general knowledge quizzes, and logic puzzles, this magazine is for you. Packed full of puzzles, Conundrum will keep you busy for hours.

Available monthly in braille.
Price: £0.65 per issue

Braille Chess Magazine

A magazine for the chess amateur/enthusiast, featuring reviews of games, chess problems and helpful tips.

Available quarterly in braille.
Price: £1.30 per issue

Infosound

This is a free on-line service offering accessible, impartial and relevant information for those in the UK living with sight loss. Their monthly, fifteen minute briefings cover different topics and occasional features, often with comment from providers of support, advice, help, goods and services. Infosound’s audio material can be played and downloaded from the charity’s website - infosound.org.uk - and it also podcasts everything it produces. Infosound is one of the pioneer contributors to both RNIB’s web radio trial and SoundTalking’s Internet radio service. For enquiries please phone 01273 30 31 11 or email info@infosound.org.uk

Music

Music Magazine

For the amateur or professional classical musician, this magazine contains CD reviews, features about music and musicians and lists the latest music publications in braille and on tape. Also contains original material commissioned for the magazine.

Available monthly in braille and electronically.
Price: £0.95 per issue

Upbeat

Upbeat is packed full of information on rock, pop, jazz, folk and much more. It features the latest concert diary, along with in-depth reviews and interviews.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.80 per issue

Good Vibrations

Aimed at the amateur/enthusiast interested in hi-fi equipment. This magazine features reviews of new equipment, hi-fi technology and snippets of news from the world of hi-fi.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £0.50 per issue

Religious

Channels of Blessing

A digest of articles from the Evangelical Christian Press. It includes news, overseas developments, personal experiences, and bible study.

Available bi-monthly in braille and electronically.
Price: £0.50 per issue

Theological Times

This magazine features articles from theological periodicals for many aspects of churchmanship.

Available February, May, August and November in braille, on tape and by email.
Price: £0.1.10 per issue

Daily Bread

A daily commentary on portions of scripture selected by The Scripture Union. The scripture passages themselves are not included.

Available monthly in braille and electronically.
Price: £0.60 per issue

Vocational

Piano Tuners' Quarterly

A must for the professional piano tuner, or anyone who is just starting out. Features original material from professional piano tuners.

Available quarterly in braille, on tape and by email.
Price: £0.65 per issue

The Practical Lawyer

Each issue of this title summarises what is going on in the law. Content is drawn from all the major law journals - including Estates Gazette, The In-House Lawyer, New Law Journal and All England Law Reports - and key articles and developments are highlighted, explained and cross-referenced.

Available monthly in braille and by email.
Price: £93.00 for a year's subscription (10 issues)

Physiotherapy: The Journal of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

This scientific journal is a valuable source of information and advice for all physiotherapists. It’s available from RNIB or by subscription to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. An edited edition is also available in braille, which includes extracts from articles. Contact the University of East London

(see Journal of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy contact details below).

Published quarterly in braille and on tape. Available free to members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Physiotherapy Frontline

This is the professional magazine from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. It features news, reports, course information, and a recruitment and advertising section. Contact the University of East London.

Published twice a month on tape, and available free to members of the Society or by subscription (non-members).

New literature on sight problems

New literature on sight problems - read extracts

This magazine keeps researchers and professionals informed about essential news, events and research in the field of sight problems. It features details of new research publications that have been acquired by RNIB covering health care, education, social provision, recreation and leisure, rehabilitation, daily living and literature. The listings include books, articles, government reports and papers, informally published documents, abstracts for key works, useful websites and book reviews. All of the items listed in the publication are available for loan or as photocopies from RNIB Research Library.

Available from RNIB Research Library on 020 7391 2052, email library@rnib.org.uk or write to RNIB Research Library, 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE, United Kingdom.

Published bi-monthly in print and by email.

Seasonal specials

At various times of the year, RNIB produces some special one-off publications, particularly around Christmas time.

Shop Window Christmas Guide

Get fired up for the festivities with this seasonal special. You’ll find it bursting with everything from food and drink to consumer tests, gift ideas and other seasonal titbits. Shop Window Christmas Guide is produced in braille and by email, and replaces the November issue of the monthly magazine Shop Window. If you already subscribe to this you will automatically receive the Christmas Special. If not, you can order the Christmas issue as a one off separately.

Price: £0.35 per issue

TV Guide Christmas Special

Make sure you don’t miss all the top TV over the Christmas period with our special guide. We’ll give you a taster of what’s on, including blockbuster movies, comedies and family favourites. Customers who order this supplement will receive full TV listings too, in a separate publication. If you already subscribe to this you will automatically receive the Christmas Special. If not, you can order it as a one-off separately.

Available in braille and by email.
Price: £1.20

Radio Guide Christmas Special

A bumper issue of the Radio Guide with full listings of what to tune into over Christmas. If you already subscribe to this you will automatically receive the Christmas Special. If not, you can order it as a one-off separately.

Available in braille and by email.
Price: £0.72

Broadcast Times Christmas Special

This magazine combines both the TV and radio listings and is available by email. If you already subscribe to this you will automatically receive the Christmas Special. If not, you can order it as a one off separately.

Price: £1.84 per issue

Proms Guide

For classical music lovers, the RNIB’s Proms guide features full concert listings, booking information, interviews and reviews. It is published in two volumes. Volume one contains the information on each concert and volume two contains the articles and indexes.

Available each year in braille, electronically and on audio CD.
Price: £3.00 per volume

Cricket Fixtures

For all cricket fans, this magazine is a must. It features all the fixtures from County Championships Division One and Two and League Divisions One and Two.

Published annually in braille, on Daisy audio CD, on CD-ROM and by email.
Price: £1.50

Football Fixtures

Don’t miss out on your favourite team’s action! If you love the game of football, you can follow all the matches throughout the season for leagues in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland with the RNIB football fixture lists. The listings are presented in date order and also contain the final league tables from last season.

Published annually in braille, email (all leagues), and on Daisy audio CD (English and Scottish leagues).
Price: £1.75

Catalogues

Publications catalogue

The publications catalogue features details of all RNIB publications ranging from those providing information on living with a sight problem to those aimed at the professional who want to help improve the day to day life of blind and partially sighted people.

Price: Available free of charge

Online Shop

Our Online Shop features details of all RNIB products ranging from the very latest in new products and special online offers to tactile games, kitchen gadgets, braille, mobility and hi-tech products.

How to order

To place an order please contact:

RNIB Customer Services
PO Box 173
Peterborough, PE2 6WS
Telephone: 0845 702 3153 or 01733 37 53 50
Fax: 01733 37 50 01
Minicom: 0845 758 5691
Email: cservices@rnib.org.uk

RNIB Customer Services is open 8.45am - 6pm Monday to Friday (except Thursday 2.30pm - 4.30pm) and 9am - 4pm on Saturday.

All magazines will be delivered direct to your door. Email magazines will be delivered to your email address on the same day as all other formats are despatched.

How to pay

You can choose from the following ways of paying:

1. Direct debits: the simplest and easiest way to pay is to set up a direct debit arrangement with us. This way whenever you make any purchases the payment can automatically be charged to your bank account without the need for you to give us your bank details every time.

2. Credit cards: we accept Visa and Master Card.

3. Debit cards: we accept Delta and Maestro.

4. Cheques and postal orders: these should be made payable to RNIB.

Please pay at the time you place your order. Organisational customers may pay on account. Please ask for details.

Prices

Prices in this web page are effective from 1 July 2008. RNIB reserves the right to change its prices at any time.

Contact details

RNIB Customer Services

PO Box 173
Peterborough, PE2 6WS
Telephone: 0845 702 3153 or 01733 37 53 50
Fax: 01733 37 50 01
Minicom: 0845 758 5691
Email: cservices@rnib.org.uk

RNIB Editorial Department

PO Box 173
Peterborough, PE2 6WS
Telephone: 01733 37 50 00
Fax: 01733 37 50 01
Email: editorial@rnib.org.uk

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Karen Atkinson, Manager RNIB Resource Centre
University of East London
Romford Road
London, E15 4LZ
Tel: 020 8223 4950

Content author: cservices@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 15/07/2008 14:14

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