THE chair of an Andover-based charity has stepped down after more than a decade.

After serving more than 10 years as the Chair of local charity Andover Talking News, Major General (Retired) Mike Shellard CBE has handed over the reins.

On behalf of the charity's volunteers and listeners the new Chair, Lieutenant General (Retired)
Sir Freddie Viggers, presented Mike with a silver photo frame, as a token of appreciation for his hard work and dedication over the past ten and a half years.

Andover Talking News provides free recordings of weekly local news to anyone who finds it difficult to access the paper version of the Andover Advertiser. 

The team creates audio recordings of the Andover Advertiser, to help keep visually impaired listeners informed about what is happening in their community.

Each week, six volunteers record a selection of newspaper articles of local interest including main headlines, events, entertainment, sporting results and funeral details.

The readings also include editor’s letters and helpful tips, such as how to avoid internet fraud and scams.

For more information call 07941 743214 or email: andovertalkingnews@gmail.com