A talking newspaper for the blind has thanked a local weekly for giving it a new home.

Winchester Talking Newspaper has put on record its thanks to the Hampshire Chronicle, whose offices it moved into earlier this year.

The talking newspaper transferred its operations to the third floor of the Chronicle’s Winchester home after being invited by editor Kimberley Barber.

Chairman John Richards praised the Chronicle’s work at his organisation’s annual general meeting.

From left: Winchester Talking Newspaper chairman John Richards, Chronicle editor Kimberley Barber, and WTN treasurer Peter Liddiard

He said: “Our new base is lovely. It is spacious, light comfortable and airy. There’s plenty of room to walk around.

“We are not cluttered. We have all the memory sticks and copying machines, it is really first rate.

“We are so grateful. It is a dream, we are so thankful.”

At the AGM, Kimberley also gave a speech about the Chronicle’s history and its current working practices before guests enjoyed tea and homemade cake.