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RNIB Connect

RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially

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S2 Ep1415: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/11

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Matt began buy talking about the announcement of RNIB’s new Chief Executive, Simon Antrobus who will be taking over from Matt in early January 2026 and then to a bit of a round-up of RNIB presence at the Political Party conferences including the RNIB Fringe Event at the Labour Party conference. If you, or someone you know, would like

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S2 Ep1409: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Surinderella, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/10

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This time Rifco Theatre, the award-winning theatre company behind hits like Frankie Goes to Bollywood and Britain's Got Bhangra, gave audiences an evening of laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment with ‘Surinderella’ at the Wolverhampton Grand

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S2 Ep1400: Wintering - Roundtable

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/10

How can we embrace the colder seasons and look after our mental health? For our ‘wintering’ roundtable, we brought together four panellists to share tips for making the cold months feel a bit brighter and discuss how they’ve gotten through darker times in their lives. Join Professor of Applied Counselling and Psychotherapy Research in Sight Loss Mhairi Thurston, RNIB Connect Radio’s Pete Wild, Yoga teacher Dawn Blezard and Social Action Community Coordinator James Kyle for a cosy and candid

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22:05

S2 Ep1413: Lachi Discusses Her New Book "I Identify...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/09

Award-winning musician and activist Lachi is about to release her new book, offering a fresh perspective on disability as a source of strength, innovation, and cultural power. Hywel Davies found caught up with the author ahead of the book’s January release.

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S2 Ep1412: Upcoming Events From Children's Charity VICTA

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/09

Children and young person’s charity ‘VICTA’ are offering a number of great opportunities in the winter months. Hywel Davies has been finding out what’s available.You can find more information on each of the events on the VICTA website: Young Achievers Create Family Day - The Tate Modern - VICTA 14-17s & Parents: Pasta Masterclass with Jamie Oliver’s Cookery School - VICTA 14-17 & Parent Chocolate Making Workshop - VICTA

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4:05

S2 Ep1411: World Sight Day 2025 RNIB NI

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/09

To find out how RNIB Northern Ireland is marking World Sight Day this Thursday, David Hogg spoke to Joe Kenny…

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S2 Ep1408: World Sight Day 2025 and the International...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/09

For World Sight Day 2025 (Thursday 9 October 2025) the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB invite everyone to #LoveYourEyes and help make the case for eye care that is accessible, available, and affordable for everyone, everywhere. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Simon Darvil, Head of Communications and Campaigns at the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), the organisation behind World Sight Day to find out more about WSD 2025, the

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S2 Ep1410: RNIB Cymru Launch New Manifesto

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/09

RNIB Cymru have set out four priorities for the Welsh Government ahead of the 2026 Senedd Elections. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.You can read a pdf document of the full manifesto 'A Fairer Wales: Equality in Sight', by visiting this link - RNIB_Cymru_manifesto.pdf

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S2 Ep1407: The Sense of Sculpture by Dr Victoria Claire

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/08

Dr Victoria Claire is a Professional Artist In Contemporary Sculpture who is also registered blind and her new exhibition ‘The Sense of Sculpture’ invites audiences to experience sculpture through touch, sound, and emotion in the dark at The Art House in Wakefield from 18 October to 1 November 2025.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Dr Victoria Claire and Damon Jackson-Waldock, Co -Executive Director at the Art House in Wakefield explain more about ‘The Sense of Sculpture’ and how the

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S2 Ep1405: Sight Village Exhibition Returns To London

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/06

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village London.For more information on the exhibition and how to get tickets, visit the QAC website - Sight Village London 2025 - NEW VENUE - Queen Alexandra College

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S2 Ep1404: RNIB Fringe Panel Event at the Labour...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/06

At the recent Labour Party Conference in Liverpool over 40 corporate and business leaders joined the RNIB Fringe Panel Event where a dynamic panel of representatives from business and broadcasters shared how putting accessibility at the heart of their organisations can deliver real benefits to everyone. The panel was chaired by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant at ITV News, who was joined by panel speakers Sumaira Latif from Proctor & Gamble, David Padmore from ITV, and

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S2 Ep1403: Steve Burge Drum Clinic

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/06

Blind drummer Steve Burge is holding a fundraising drum clinic this week. David Hogg finds out more…

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S2 Ep1402: Inclusive Design And The 'Talu Card'

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/06

How can RNIB help to shape the delivery of new products and services to ensure that they are as accessible and inclusive as possible? Hywel Davies has been hearing about the impact that working with RNIB’s Inclusive Design team has been having on the ‘Talu Card’.

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S2 Ep1401: Audio Drama Created By VI People From Teeside

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/06

Looking for a new audio drama, featuring guide dog shakes and guest-house mishaps? Blind and Partially sighted people from the Teeside area have been creating a 4-part audio series which is launching this month. Amelia spoke to Pam Bennett, the Managing Director or Going For Independence, to learn more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in

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S2 Ep1399: Oban Blind Man Is Voice Of Lidl...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/03

Alan Macdonald, a blind man from Oban, recently became the voce of self-checkouts in Socttish Lidls.He told Amelia about the competition, recording process and celebrations. Contact Alan via email on alanmacdonald79@gmail.com Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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S2 Ep1398: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Talented Mr...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/03

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This time we step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition with ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio describer Carolyn Smith. About ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ “I never wanted to

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S2 Ep1393: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/03

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio chat to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on X or search your socials for RNIB Campaigns #RNIBConnect

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S2 Ep1397: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/02

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the first NHS Trust and Health Board in the UK to become an RNIB Visibility Better Employer.The Visibility Better Employer standard is an RNIB programme for employers, backed by major organisations including Tesco and the Department for Work & Pensions, helping them to become better and more inclusive employers for people with sight loss. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Katie Morgan-Jones, RNIB’s Visibly Better Employer Advisor, Liz

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S2 Ep1396: Great British Bake Off - Looking for Blind...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/02

Are you a fan of Channel 4’s baking show ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and think your baking might be worthy of a Paul Hollywood handshake or good enough for you to become star Baker? Well now is your chance to take part in the technical challenge and bring your show stopper to the top table as Love Productions, the production company behind The Great British Bake Off, are really keen for blind and partially sighted people to apply and take part in the next series. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey

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S2 Ep1395: Making Payments More Accessible With The...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/01

A new type of accessible payment card could be making its way to your pocket very soon. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the Talu Card.For more information, visit the Talu Card website - Talu

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