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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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Craig Brown, Blind Guitar Guy, Sight Loss Story.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/16

Craig Brown is from Leicester and lost his sight at the age of 30 as part of having type one diabetes. To help him cope with his sight loss, Craig took up learning to play the guitar and now wants to inspire others to do likewise. He also does some work with Vista, a local sight loss charity in Leicester who helped him come to terms with his sight loss. Jennifer Murray finds out more. Blind Guitar Guy's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565890252814 TikTok:

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7:52

S2 Ep911: Tesco Offers Work Experience For Blind And...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/15

‘Blind In Business’ are working with Tesco to offer work experience opportunities to young people aged 14 to 18. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about the scheme.For more information on the scheme, visit the Blind in Business website - Blind in Business » Blog Archive Tesco Work Experience applications Now Open! - Blind in Business

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S2 Ep910: That Funny Blind Guy Is Back On The Road Again

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/15

After a successful 2024, That Funny Blind Guy is back on tour and one of his stops will be at the Glasgow Comedy Festival in March 2025.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jamie MacDonald about his busy 2024, including Celebrity Master Chef, and how he gets ready for live audiences. To find out more about Jamie’s work, go to www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com #RNIBConnect Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and

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5:04

S2 Ep909: Wolf Siren By Beth O'Brien

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/15

Beth O'Brien is an author, poet and the founder Disabled Tales - a website which explores and discusses disabled characters in folklore and fairy tales. In part 2 of this 2 part interview, Amelia learns about Beth's debut novel ‘Wolf Siren’ coming out on the 27th march . This re-telling of little red riding hood follows a partially sighted ‘Red’ on her journey into the forest. Learn more about Beth's debut novel 'Wolf Siren' on the Harper Collins website - Wolf Siren by Beth O’Brien –

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9:37

S2 Ep908: Disability In Fairy Tales And Folklore With...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/15

Beth O'Brien is an author, poet and the founder Disabled Tales - a website which explores and discusses disabled characters in folklore and fairy tales. In part 1 of this 2 part interview, Amelia learns how disability is represented in folklore, how Disabled Tales began, and about their upcoming virtual symposium on the 24th and 25th February. Read and submit work on the Disabled Tales website - www.disabledtales.co.uk Learn more about Beth's debut novel 'Wolf Siren' on the Harper Collins

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7:15

S2 Ep907: Social Media Update 14th January 2025

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/14

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7:11

S2 Ep906: Alan Thorpe Certified Perkins Brailler Fixer

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/14

Now our Daivd Hogg chats to the last certified Perkins braille fixer in the UK, Alan Thorpe.Remember if your Perkins Braille from the RNIB is in need of repair and within its one-year guarantee then call the RNIB helpline. For out of guarantee repairs contact the RNC: perkins.brailler@rnc.ac.uk

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8:37

905: Share Your Views On The Future Of The NHS In...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/13

The UK Government has launched a major public consultation to gather views on how to make a health service fit for the future as part of their 10 Year Health Plan for England. Amelia spoke to Ross Meegan and Amy Craddock from the RNIB Policy and Campaigns team to learn how RNIB are making completing the consultation more accessible. Learn more about how to share your views on the consultation by going to the RNIB Website - Find out how to share your views on the future of the NHS IN England |

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5:04

S2 Ep904: BT Looking For Blind And Partially Sighted...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/13

BT are moving all analogue home phone services to their One Digital Voice system and they’re looking for blind and partially sighted people to help make the switch as smooth and accessible as possible. If you take part , you’ll also receive a £50 Amazon voucher as a thank you. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Vicky Hicks, Head of Engagement, for BT’s Digital Voice Programme to find out more. If you, or someone you know, would like to get involved, email

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8:21

S2 Ep903: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 11/01/25

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/10

Each week we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.For the first catch up of 2025 Matt began by reflecting on all the great coverage in both national and local press of how the RNIB and blind and partially sighted people had been celebrating World Braille Day on 4 January 2025, marking the day that Louis Braille was born, plus all the on-going Braille 200 events as we all mark 200 years since Louis Braille invented his

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9:04

S2 Ep900: Charity’s Employment Team Scoop Major Award.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/10

UK sight loss charity RNIB, have picked up a major award for the work of their pre employment team. The accolade recognises the high quality work which goes into helping more blind and partially sighted people into the workplace. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to some of the team to learn more about their vital, and award winning, work. If your blind or partially sighted and would like more information about getting into employment, call 03031239999 You can also check out the website,

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5:41

S2 Ep902: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - A Christmas Carol: A...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/10

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 first of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025. Vidar was reviewing mark Gatiss’ retelling of Dickens’ classic winter tale with ‘A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story’ at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by professional Audio Describer Carolyn Smith for his first review of

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5:53

S2 Ep901: January Nature And Folklore

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/09

Explore the celebrations, folklore and natural changes of January in the winter warmer.Amelia discusses some tasty traditions, celebrating Scotland's most famous poet and listens out for bird calls. Learn more about January nature on the RSPB website - Nature's calendar January 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

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9:03

S2 Ep899: In Conversation with Tim Davie, Director...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/08

During a visit to the RNIB’s London office the Grimaldi Building on Wednesday 8 January 2025, just after a meeting with RNIB Chief Executive Matt Stringer, Tim Davie Director General of the BBC joins RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey for a look back on 2024 for the BBC and of course not forgetting the great success of blind Liverpudlian Comedian and Actor Chris McCausland winning Strictly Come Dancing 2024 too. Tim talks about 2024 being a great year for the BBC, his hopes for how the BBC can

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57:43

S2 Ep898: Join Us For Braille 200: Championing...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/07

On Tuesday, 26 November 2024 RNIB along with their event partner, The British Library, hosted an official launch event celebrating 200 years of the power of braille. This special show was recorded live at the British Library and features a panel including Lord David Blunkett, BBC journalist Emma Tracey, singer Jane Constance and author Betsy Griffin. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of

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S2 Ep897: Braille Name Generator Is Back!

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/06

Celebrate 200 years of braille and find out how your name could look written in braille. Yes, the braille name generator is back on Tuesday 7th of January! We spoke with Holly Tuke from RNIB's Social Media team to find out more. Make sure to get your requests in via RNIB's social media channels on BlueSky, Threads and Twitter, on Tuesday 7th of January between 10 am and 1 pm. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline

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7:53

S2 Ep888: Tackling Digital Exclusion In Wales

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/06

There are many reasons why people may find it difficult to get online and build their digital skills. Hywel Davies has been hearing about one project in Wales that’s been working to battle digital exclusion across the country. You can find more information on Digital Inclusion on the Welsh Government website - Digital inclusion in Wales

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6:20

S2 Ep881: Tax Advice For Online Sellers From HMRC

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/06

For many people, selling items online is an easy way to make some extra money and clear out unwanted clutter. But when do you need to start paying tax on these earnings? Hywel Davies has been speaking to HMRC for some advice. You can find out more information about selling online here - Information for online sellers - GOV.UK

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31:16

S2 Ep1003: Braille - Roundtable

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/04

To celebrate Braille on World Braille Day, RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey, a braille user himself, has gathered round the table four other enthusiastic users of braille to discuss all things braille from how they learnt braille, the benefits of learning and using braille for everyone, emerging new braille technology, some quirky ways of using braille to what braille means to them. Joining Toby round the table are - Victoria Oruwari - Freelance Opera & Classical Singer, Kerrie Campbell -

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32:17

S2 Ep893: A Guided Tour of the Louis Braille Museum

RNIB Connect ·

2025/01/04

On World Braille Day 2025 as we mark the day that Louis Braille was born (4 January 1809) and in the year where we all celebrate 200 years since Louis Braille invented his six-dot tactile reading and writing system that we all know as Braille do join our Toby Davey for an amazing guided tour of the Louis Braille Museum. The Louis Braille Museum is located in the actual Braille family home where Louis grew up in the village of Coupvray just over 30 miles from the centre of Paris which includes his

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