The BSA Scotland newsletter (archive)
Blether is not currently being produced, but you can read Issues 1 to 9 below.

Download Blether, Issue 9 (pdf file, 507kb) - Summer/Autumn 2009

In Blether, Issue 9:

Outspoken DVD Midsummer at Aberfeldy Breath of fresh Ayr BSAS update 'Our Time' with Taro

Summer Scool 09 Along came Summer Scool... Don't be hard on yourself 'Talk for Scotland' Having our say in the Scottish Parliament

In Blether, Issue 8:

Outspoken drama project BSA Scotland's new dream team... You'll never talk alone - Summer 'Scool Tellin' stories - Edinburgh Open Day Blethering at Glenshee

Talk the talk - Oxford Dysfluency Conference James Stewart - It's a Wonderful Life! Tayside Stammering Support Group 'Talk for Scotland' Speaking from the heart Yahoo group

In Blether, Issue 7:

Let us play - drama workshops And now for the BSA Scotland news A word from our convener Tellin' stories Walk'n'talk weekend rescheduled Warrior Talk - Kelly Brown My name is Connor

Voice in my ear From sickness to light(ness) - I must find a cure Sandra Stewart - our angel of the north Scottish telephone support group Scottish Yahoo group seeks new moderators BSAS elections 2008

In Blether, Issue 6:

Summer 'Scool A word from our convener BSA Scotland Committee news Highland connections Blethering at Glencoe Rocket Man (interview with Jeffrey Blitz) No more fear Stand up, speak up! BSA conference

Croatian journey Communication Forum Scotland OSCR registration Race night raises £2000 Development weekend for self help representatives Scottish telephone support group New support groups Speaking from the heart Yahoo group FG-Q is away

In Blether, Issue 5:

Spring forward ... BSA Scotland Committee news Outspoken Highland connections Dundee done good! Let's blether on Beinn a'Bheithir Summer'scool for kids Am I bovvered?

Croatia - stammering in the sun A quiet life Stand up - speak up! European Youth Meeting Communication Forum Scotland Supporting BSA Scotland Hanging on the telephone ... Speaking from the heart Yahoo group

In Blether, Issue 4:

Be militant with your listeners... BSA Scotland Committee news Mann beds in Climb ev'ry mountain Dundee Voyage of Discovery day Follow your dreams IFA Congress, Dublin

Telehealth Am I bovvered? Running for BSA Scotland Communication Forum Scotland Speaking from the heart e-community Self help group details Telephone support group

In Blether, Issue 3:

A Mann's a man... BSA Scotland Committee news Scottish Parliament debate on communication impairment BSA Scotland speaks out at Parliamentary reception Mellow drama Wilderness weekend at Knoydart Voyage of discovery for children who stammer Birnam was a blast!

Scottish CD Roms launched Am I bovvered? Children's summer camp 2007 The big thaw Awareness raising training Join the online support group Telephone support group Self-help groups

Blether, Issue 2 (pdf file, 3.2Mb) - Autumn 2005

In Blether, Issue 2:

Make history stammering The new BSA Scotland committee Reflections of a BSA GC member It's gospel... (developing a 'Bible' for BSA Scotland) Speaking from the heart - Birnam Open Day Aberdeen Open Day, April 2005 Scotland in Europe

Painting the office: a volunteer's tale Helping helpers SHOUT it to the top! Ooooooh lah-lah! Scottish schools CD Roms The Oxford Dysfluency Conference Communication Forum for Scotland

"Failte gu BSA na h-Alba! Or, to put it another way, welcome to BSA Scotland and to the first issue of our newsletter, 'Blether'. In it, I hope you will find much to tickle your fancy and to muse over whilst drinking your skinny decaf lattes. So, put down that copy of the 'People's Friend' and listen up...."