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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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9:29

965: Hair & Care CIC At London Fashion Week 2025

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/19

London Fashion Week is taking place from Thursday 20th to Monday 24th February and Hair & Care CIC are bringing 3 accessible shows to fashion’s finest.Amelia spoke to founder, Anna Cofone, to learn more... Learn more about Hair & Care on their website Hair&Care | Self care Workshops for the Visually Impaired Community in Greater London Hair & Care has just been nominated for the Pride of Britain Fund Award. Voting closes on 2nd March and you can vote for them by visiting the

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8:16

S2 Ep965: RNIB and Greater Manchester Police Work To...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/18

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8:38

S2 Ep964: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/14

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits 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 talks about improving bus travel, building relationships with MPs and hitting the streets with politicians. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's

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7:17

S2 Ep963: RNIB Cymru Accessible Voting Trials

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/14

When it comes to casting your vote, are you confident that you’re voting in private and for the party you intend? Hywel Davies has been hearing about new trials of accessible voting devices taking place in Wales.

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5:29

S2 Ep959: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - WNO The Marriage of...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/14

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 for 2025. This week Vidar was reviewing Welsh national Opera’s production of Mozart’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff with description by Professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Jonathan Nash. About ‘The Marriage of

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9:58

S2 Ep960: Help Make Rail Travel In Scotland Easier...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/14

Blind rail commuters could soon be able to take a companion with them, free of charge, throughout Scotland.Allan has been hearing about a survey and pilot scheme from Sight Scotland. If you’d like more info, or to take part in the survey, go to - www.sightscotland.org.uk/fairrail You can email policy@sightscotland.org.uk or call 0131 229 1456 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

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7:45

Something for the Weekend 14.02

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/14

Something for the Weekend highlights the best in accessible audio content each week. This weekend, we have a Valentine's special! Hear the rest of my picks of unmissable content here. Image Description: 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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7:16

S2 Ep962: Make Your Voice Heard In New Survey

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/13

The Ministry of Justice are calling for evidence from the public in a new investigation into costs protection in discrimination claims. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.For more information and to submit your own evidence, visit the MOJ website - Costs protection in discrimination claims: Call for Evidence - Ministry of Justice - Citizen Space

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11:45

S2 Ep959: Help to Make Online Teaching Platforms More...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/13

User Vision, a consultancy specialising in user experience and accessibility are looking for blind and partially sighted teachers to take part in research commissioned by Oak National Academy to help improve the accessibility of their digital teaching platforms.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined by Chris Rourke, Chief Executive of User Vision to find out more about their work and the research that they would like blind and partially sighted teachers to take part in to help improve the

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5:31

S2 Ep958: Rainbow Group

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/12

The Rainbow Group meet twice a month to discuss all things from wellbeing to technology. David Hogg finds out 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 black in a smaller font.

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9:41

S2 Ep957: Hansel & Gretel - Northern Ballet’s New...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/12

Northern Ballet are following on from the great success of their children’s ballet production of the ‘Tortoise & the Hare’, with an environmental themed reimagining of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale ‘Hansel & Gretel’ as they take a trip into the forest, unaware of the damage they leave behind. When they get lost, the siblings meet a host of spirited friends who teach them how we can all better look after the planet - and have some fun along the way. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey

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7:24

S2 Ep956: AD Performances Of 'The Law Of Gravity'...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/12

How can puppetry and music work together? The Scottish ensemble have a new audio-described show combining striking music and visuals for performances at the Dundee Rep Theatre on the 14th February and New Auditorium at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on the 15th February. Amelia spoke to Executive Producer Stuart Burns and Audio Describer Jonathan Penny to learn more. Learn more about the show and how to book tickets on the Scottish Ensemble website - The Law of Gravity - Scottish

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8:51

Lothiansound, Interview With Prue McLaughlin.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/11

Prue McLaughlin is a Trustee for Lothiansound. Lothiansound is a weekly talking newspaper based in Edinburgh and has been going since 1988. More than 1500 editions have been recorded. Jennifer Murray finds out more. If you would like to contact Lothiansound or listen to Lothiansound, you can do so in the following ways: Lothiansound’s Website: https://www.lothiansound.org.uk/ Phone: 0131 661 2850 Email: info@lothiansound.org.uk You can also listen to Lothiansound via the Talking Newspaper

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3:13

S2 Ep955: Valentine's Day Alamanc

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/11

How long has Valentine's day been celebrated? Where do our traditions come from? Here’s Amelia with a special Valentine's Almanac... 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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6:07

Ken Reid On Different Ways To Show Love

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/11

What are some ways to keep your connections with friends and loved ones strong over time? This Valentines Amelia spoke to Ken Reid about some of the everyday and creative ways he shows love to the people in his life. Listen to Ken Reid On 'The Mixtape' every Monday at 8pm, repeated Sunday at 1pm. 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

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5:49

S2 Ep954: Bus Services Bill

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/11

David Hogg speaks to RNIB’s Erik Matthis about the bus services bill and its amendment which is being presented to the House of Lords today…

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7:43

EYECAN Jersey, Interview with Mark Coxshall.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/10

EyeCAN is Jersey’s only sight loss charity supporting visually impaired Islanders since 1886. Prior to 2015, they were known as Jersey Blind Society before changing their name to EYECAN. The charity supports anyone and everyone who is visually impaired, through social activities, mobility, daily living advice, wellbeing and more. Jennifer Murray speaks to Mark Coxshall, Chief Executive Officer of EYECAN to find out more. If you would like to learn more about EYECAN or simply get in touch, you can

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9:14

S2 Ep952: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/08

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits 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 talks about engaging with NHS changes, the RNIB board of trustees and the live audio description of the Rugby 6 Nations on ITV. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device

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4:57

S2 Ep953: Macular Society My Macular and Me Webinar...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/07

Time now for our monthly update from the Macular Society and their My Macular and Me webinar. David Hogg caught up with the organiser of the webinars Colin Daniels to find out what's in store this month.

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7:40

Evie Roberts, Talking In The Dark Interview.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/02/07

Evie Roberts is 15 years old, totally blind and is from the Isle of Mann. About 19 months ago, she started to make her own podcast called Talking in the dark raising awareness of visual impairment. Evie talks to other disabled people and gets to know more about them in a fun and light-hearted way. Evie won a Young Hero of Mann Award in 2023. Jennifer Murray talks to Evie to find out more. If you would like to listen to Talking In The Dark, you can go to Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts

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