Torch Trust: All Content

Torch Trust: All Content


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Reflections 30.07.23: Meeting Michael Mitton
July 31, 2023

On this weeks episode, Suzie James catches up with author, priest and retreat leader Michael Mitton for a great chat about encountering Jesus, and the retreat Michael will be leading at Torch House th

A blind person wants to take on a role which may pose health and safety risks (Insights Episode 74
July 28, 2023

there are many ways in which blind and partially sighted people can actively participate in church ministry. However, there might be questions around whether they can safely carry out certain types of

Reflections 23.07.23: Inner Vision Orchestra
July 24, 2023

This week we speak with Baluji Shrivastav OBE about the Inner Vision Orchestra, an orchestra made up entirely of blind and partially sighted musicians from around the world. Learn more and find tour d

A blind person wants to be on the church council. How does it work? (Insights Episode 73)
July 21, 2023

Blind people are just as capable as anyone else of being on the church council. However, there are ways to ensure they are fully included which are being discussed on this episode. Matthew and Lin als

Reflections 16.07.23
July 17, 2023

We speak with two Torch clients about their own individual experiences with faith, sight loss and using Torchs various offerings and services.

Are there different types of Braille? (Insights Episode 72)
July 14, 2023

In case youve ever wondered whether there are different types of Braille, you will get this question answered in this episode. Matthew and Linn discuss the differences between grades 1 and 2 and their

Reflections 09.07.23 What Is Belonging?
July 10, 2023

We catch up with Laura Neal who founded the online Christian community YouBelong in response to her own experiences with disability and chronic illness. Find YouBelong at https://twitter.com/YouBelong

How can I make the screens in church accessible to people with low vision? (Insights episode 71)
July 07, 2023

In the final Insights Live episode, on this occasion, church elder Anthony croft asks how he can make the screens as easy to read as possible for those in the congregation who have low vision and who

Reflections 02.07.23 Looking Forward to the IBSA World Games
July 03, 2023

On this weeks episode, we take a running leap into all things sporty in celebration of the upcoming International Blind Sport Federation World Games which will happen this August in Birmingham. Were j

How can we encourage more churches to be sight loss friendly? (Insights episode 70)
June 30, 2023

In the second instalment of Insights Live, Minister Mike Payne asks how he can spread the word about sight loss friendly church, particularly in South Wales, and help make churches more inclusive.