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Edinburgh Reporter
a day ago
- General
- Edinburgh Reporter
Daryl becomes young volunteer of the year
Daryl Stewart (23), a long-standing volunteer with sight loss charity RNIB Scotland, has been awarded the Special Recognition Award for Young Volunteer of the Year at the 2025 Inspiring Volunteer Awards, run by Volunteer Edinburgh. The award ceremony, which took place on Monday at the City Chambers, marked the beginning of Volunteers' Week – a national celebration of the vital role that volunteers play across the UK. Daryl received his award from The Rt Hon. Lord Provost, Robert Aldridge, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to supporting blind and partially sighted people in Scotland. Daryl, who has a cerebral visual impairment, first became involved with RNIB Scotland at the age of 14 when he joined the charity's youth forum. At the time, he felt isolated at his mainstream school. RNIB's youth group offered a transformative space where Daryl made friends and found his community. Since then, he has grown from a participant into a key figure in RNIB Scotland's volunteer network. He began volunteering at 16 and has since supported a wide range of groups and activities, from youth sessions to craft groups, walking clubs, and tandem cycling. This year, however, has seen Daryl step confidently into a leadership role, making his contribution more impactful than ever. Over the past 12 months, Daryl has taken on new responsibilities, moving beyond support to organising and leading multiple RNIB groups and activities across Edinburgh. He now independently plans and runs sessions, offering guidance, encouragement, and a warm welcome to participants of all ages. In addition, Daryl delivers Visual Awareness training to RNIB Scotland's partner organisations, equipping staff and volunteers with the knowledge and confidence to better support blind and partially sighted people in their own services. He has also played a key role in the reopening of RNIB Scotland's community café this year at their Edinburgh office, where he regularly volunteers by greeting visitors, giving tours of the newly refurbished space, and serving refreshments with professionalism and kindness. Daryl's commitment has had a measurable and lasting impact. as follows: Over 50 blind and partially sighted people have accessed group support because of Daryl's work. He's introduced 10 people to tandem cycling and 12 new players to the inclusive sport of Showdown. He's currently collaborating with Scottish Disability Sport to expand Showdown across Scotland, with ambitions to launch a national league hosted at RNIB Scotland's offices. He supports dozens of community members each week through his work at RNIB Scotland's café and local groups. When RNIB Scotland's main Edinburgh office temporarily closed for refurbishment, Daryl did not hesitate to go above and beyond. He worked with staff to ensure that community members could still attend groups and sessions – sometimes accompanying them on public transport, and in other cases meeting them at home to coordinate transport with drivers. He's also taken part in multiple Kiltwalk fundraising events, helping raise money to support RNIB Scotland's various services. 'Mention Daryl's name to anyone who comes through our doors, and they instantly smile,' said Jane Coates, Community Social Action Manager at RNIB Scotland. 'His energy, kindness, and commitment bring so much joy and reassurance to the people we support.' On receiving his award, a delighted Daryl said, 'I have loved my time at RNIB, I never want to leave!' Like this: Like Related
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Daryl Hall believes that he helped break down racial barriers in music
Daryl Hall believes that he blazed a trail for modern artists. The 78-year-old singer found fame as the lead vocalist in duo Hall and Oates - alongside John Oates - during the 1970s and 1980s and considers himself a "pioneer" for helping to destroy racial barriers in music. Daryl told Classic Pop magazine: "I was one of those pioneers in breaking down those barriers between Black music and white music, whatever that means. "My earliest success was on Black radio in America. I had to break into the white pop world in America. That was secondary, after the fact. So that's where my roots are. That's where my initial success started." The 'Maneater' vocalist added: "I think it had a lot to do with me as a singer and my background. "Being from Philly, a very colourblind area, helped me be able to break those barriers down. Luckily, I figured out how to do it." Daryl is now performing solo as he finds himself embroiled in an legal battle with John after he sued his musical partner in 2023 to prevent him from selling their stake in publishing company Whole Oats Enterprises and admits that he feels less constrained playing alone. He explained: "I really was restricted. When I was (performing) with John on stage, we had this rule that we couldn't play any other work than what we did under the Hall and Oates name. "And it was very restrictive to me, because I love all those solo songs - I wrote most of them - but there was a lot that I had been doing over the years that I couldn't play. I had no outlet. "So now, I'm completely liberated and it's much more fun." Daryl also believes that his soulful singing voice has gotten better with age. The 'Private Eyes' hitmaker explained: "Well, with age and maturity, my voice has mellowed and kind of opened up in a way. I had maybe more high note facility as a young guy. You know, I could sing into the stratosphere. Now, I've lost a little of that, but I've gained other things. "I'm basically a soul singer, and I think my voice is more appropriate sounding to my emotions and my soulful thing than it used to be when I was a young kid. "So, it came from wisdom and experience. And a few whiskeys, too."
RNZ News
25-05-2025
- RNZ News
Search teams find missing Tawa resident
Tawa resident Daryl was last seen leaving his home at 5.30am on Saturday. Photo: Supplied/police Search teams have found a Wellington man who was missing for over 24 hours. Police said they were concerned for Tawa resident Daryl, who was last seen leaving his home at 5.30am on Saturday in a grey Adidas hoodie, black trainers and navy or black trackpants. The search have since found the man, who is receiving medical attention. Earlier, police said his silver Toyota Markx saloon had been found.
Otago Daily Times
24-05-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Search begins for missing man
Tawa resident Daryl was last seen leaving his home at 5.30am on Saturday. Photo: Supplied/Police via RNZ Search teams are heading out this morning in an effort to find a Wellington man who has not been seen for 24 hours. Police said they were concerned for Tawa resident Daryl, who was last seen leaving his home at 5.30am on Saturday in a grey Adidas hoodie, black trainers and navy or black trackpants. They said his silver Toyota Markx saloon had been found, and want people to report sightings of him or his car, particularly around the Makara Beach area. A police spokesperson said a land-based search was due to get underway on Sunday morning.
RNZ News
24-05-2025
- RNZ News
Search teams look for missing Tawa resident
Tawa resident Daryl was last seen leaving his home at 5.30am on Saturday. Photo: Supplied/police Search teams are heading out on Sunday morning in an effort to find a Wellington man who hasn't been seen for 24 hours. Police said they were concerned for Tawa resident Daryl, who was last seen leaving his home at 5.30am on Saturday in a grey Adidas hoodie, black trainers and navy or black trackpants. They said his silver Toyota Markx saloon had been found, and want people to report sightings of him or his car, particularly around the Makara Beach area. A police spokesperson said a land-based search was due to get underway on Sunday morning.
