Coronation resources from Torch (Insights Episode 61)

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Saturday 6 May sees the coronation of King Charles III and for many, this is the first and in some cases the only coronation they will witness. in this episode, Linn talks to Keren Mallinson, head at client services at Torch about two coronation related resources Torch has produced to mark the occasion.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

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Coronation resources from Torch (Insights Episode 61)

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Coronation resources from Torch (Insights Episode 61)
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Saturday 6 May sees the coronation of King Charles III and for many, this is the first and in some cases the only coronation they will witness. in this episode, Linn talks to Keren Mallinson, head at client services at Torch about two coronation related resources Torch has produced to mark the occasion.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

Reflections 23.04.23 The London Marathon

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Reflections 23.04.23 The London Marathon
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Sunday April 23rd was the date of the London Marathon 2023 – and on Reflections, we’ve been talking to one of the runners! Hazel Groves, longtime friend of Torch, discusses running as a visually impaired person, and how running gives her space to get closer to God. If you’d like to support Hazel as she races for the Kent Association for the Blind, just go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/hazel-groveskab

A blind person wants to take on a leadership role, but doesn’t have the technical skills to cope (Insights Episode 60)

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A blind person wants to take on a leadership role, but doesn't have the technical skills to cope (Insights Episode 60)
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One of your congregation members are blind and would like to take on a leadership role and they have all the skills required except technology skills. In this episode we discuss why that might be, ways they can get training and workarounds that can still insure their full inclusion and participation.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

Reflections 16.04.23 Charles Bonnet Syndrome

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Reflections 16.04.23 Charles Bonnet Syndrome



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How do you deal with someone who wants to be helpful, but is unintentionally causing more of a hindrance? (Insights Episode 59)

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How do you deal with someone who wants to be helpful, but is unintentionally causing more of a hindrance? (Insights Episode 59)
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A new blind or partially sighted person has just started coming to your church. You have a very helpful congregation member who goes out of their way to welcome them and give them all the help they need. However, the help seems to be more of a hindrance to them. In this episode we discuss how to deal with this scenario.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

Reflections: 09.04.23 Easter Special

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Reflections: 09.04.23 Easter Special
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This week’s episode is an extra long one as we celebrate Easter and the hope it brings! Featuring Mercy Ships and some really uplifting reflections, come and celebrate with us.

A blind or partially sighted person is not happy that their accessibility needs weren’t met on day 1 (Insights episode 58)

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A blind or partially sighted person is not happy that their accessibility needs weren't met on day 1 (Insights episode 58)
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You are an SLFC and a blind or partially sighted person came to visit, only to complain that their access needs weren’t properly met. In this episode we discuss how a church can be proactive so that this is less likely to happen as well as how visitors can prepare to get the best possible experience.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

How to deal with a blind or partially sighted person who is taking over a prayer group with their personal issues? (Insights episode 57)

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How to deal with a blind or partially sighted person who is taking over a prayer group with their personal issues? (Insights episode 57)
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Imagine if you’re running a prayer group and one of your members who happens to be visually impaired, is taking over the group with their personal issues and this having a negative effect on other group members as well as the leaders. In this episode we discuss what may lead a person to behave like that and how to deal with it effectively, yet tactfully so everybody in the group gets heard.

To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.

Reflections 26th March 2023: Goodness of God

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Reflections 26th March 2023: Goodness of God
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This week’s Reflections podcast is all about the Goodness of God as we reflect on the blessings he brings into our lives and the amazing ways he thinks of us.