The chairman of the Talking Times is focused on making sure a £500 donation by the Fakenham Ukes keeps the service running for the people who need it.

Fakenham & Wells Times: Band leader of Fakenham ukulele band The Ukes Graham Thomas (left) presenting Chairman of the Talking Times Dave Siseman (right) with the cheque for £500. Picture:Fakenham Talking TimesBand leader of Fakenham ukulele band The Ukes Graham Thomas (left) presenting Chairman of the Talking Times Dave Siseman (right) with the cheque for £500. Picture:Fakenham Talking Times (Image: Archant)

The chairman of a talking newspaper is hoping a generous donation will secure the future of the service.

Dave Siseman chairs the Fakenham Talking Times, a charity which creates weekly audio newspapers to support blind or partially sighted people.

A £500 donation was made by The Ukes, a mid Norfolk ukulele band, using money earned from playing gigs.

Mr Siseman said: "This money gives us a safety net. The aim is longevity. It will go into the pot and we will keep running for as long as we can."

Fakenham & Wells Times: Ready to record, volunteers prepare their articles for the talking newspaper Picture: Fakenham Talking TimesReady to record, volunteers prepare their articles for the talking newspaper Picture: Fakenham Talking Times (Image: Fakenham Talking Times)

The paper uses articles from the Fakenham and Wells Times and community magazines, before being delivered to around 70 people.

Ukes' Band leader, Graham Thomas, said: "The Talking Times is a well known local charity which has been in our fund raising sight for a while now."

More information on the Fakenham Talking Times can be found at fakenhamtalkingtimes.co.uk, or on 01328 887507.