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5:08

S2 Ep867: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Buddha of...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/09

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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company and Wise Children stage adaptation of Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel ‘The Buddha of Suburbia’ as the production transferred to the Barbican Theatre in London with description by Professional

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5:37

S2 Ep866: Important UK Welfare Payment Deadline

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/09

If you live in the UK, are of pension age and are struggling with the cost of living crisis, there’s an important deadline for claiming Pension Credit. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Dominic Milne, from RNIB’s Legal Rights Service, to find out more. If you’d like to check what your entitled to, call RNIB’s Helpline on 03031239999. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB Logo

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8:05

S2 Ep861: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/07

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 a letter which was handed into the Department for Health and Social Care, the value of volunteers and a forthcoming Christmas Carol Concert. 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 also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999

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9:00

S2 Ep865: RNIB Cymru Reacts To Proposed E-scooter Trials

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

New e-scooter trials have been proposed in two new cities in South Wales. Hywel Davies has been hearing from RNIB Cymru about the impact the trials could have on blind and partially sighted residents.

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4:06

S2 Ep864: Arsenal Accessibility Event Gareth Davies

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

Our David Hogg finds out about a panel that took place at Arsenal this week around accessibility and inclusion. He spoke to Gareth Davies from RNIB to find 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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6:53

S2 Ep863: RNIB’s Evening Of Festive Music – Chatting...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

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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3:59

S2 Ep862: Helen Smith At RNIB’s Evening Of Festive Music

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

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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3:15

S2 Ep859: Handing in a letter to the department of...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

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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7:23

S2 Ep815: 'This Is Sparta' Episode 5 - Women

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

In this series, archaeologist Simon Tinsley guides us through one of the most dominant, but least understood powers in ancient Greece, the Spartans. In this episode, we look at the role of women in Spartan society.

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4:17

S2 Ep859: Handing in a letter at the department of...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

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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4:59

S2 Ep860: Braille 200 Library Tour Arrives At...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/05

The Braille 200 Library Tour continues and today it arrived at Clitheroe Library.The event, organised by RNIB, was a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the revolutionary system of tactile dots. Dave Williams was there and spoke with Allan Russell during Thursday's Daily Connect show. 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 the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered

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6:38

S2 Ep857: National Theatre London Audio Description...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/05

Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. Our Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the National Theatre and a couple that are available online with audio description too via ntathome.com. Audio described performances included: The much loved

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7:21

S2 Ep858: Shaun Hayward our Strictly Star Reviewer on...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/04

As we move from the quarter finals into the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing our RNIB Connect Radio Strictly Star Reviewer blind ballroom dancer Shaun Hayward is back reflecting and commenting on how well blind Liverpudlian Comedian Chris McCausland and his Professional Dance Partner Dianne Buswell have been faring in the competition this week. It was musicals week on Saturday night (30 November 2024) for the quarter finals with Chris and Diane dancing a quick step two ‘Anything Goes’ with Toby

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8:02

S2 Ep856: Some Audio Described Highlights From...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/04

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month it’s Panto time! If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background

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7:25

S2 Ep855: Chantage to Lead RNIB Evening of Festive...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/04

Chantage one of the UK's leading amateur choirs will be providing the music for RNIB’s Gift in Wills team sold out evening of festive music on Thursday 5 December 2024 at Westminster Chapel in London to celebrate the festive season. Chantage was formed in 1999 by its Director James Davey and is now well known as a stylish and energetic young chamber choir. Chantage won the 2015 Grand Prix at the Malta International Choir Festival, performed at the BBC Proms in 2014, and is frequently featured on

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7:40

S1 Ep541: Global Inclusive Tech Conference Is Heading...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/04

March 2025 will see a conference, dedicated to inclusive and accessible technology, arrive at the Glasgow Science Centre. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to RNIB’s Robin Spinks to hear more about the content and who will be there. If you’d like more details about the conference, go to www.rnib.org.uk/inclusivedesign #RNIBConnect 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

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4:44

S2 Ep854: December Nature And Folklore

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/03

Another Winter Warmer is here to help bring some light during the cold months. Today Amelia looks at the history, folklore and nature we can celebrate during the month of December. 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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8:16

S2 Ep852: Making Sport And Activities More Inclusive...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/03

Scottish Disability Sport collaborates with governing bodies, clubs and 3rd sector organisations to make sporting opportunities more inclusive and accessible. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Mark Gaffney, from SDS, to learn more about the work and look at some forthcoming events that you can get involved in. If you’d like to learn more about SDS, go to www.scottishdisabilitysport.com #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo

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4:01

S2 Ep853: Highlighting The Need For Accessible...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/02

RNIB together with partner organisations went to the Department of Health and Social Care to hand in a hard to read health appointment letter to the Health Secretary, to help showcase issues faced by people with communication needs when receiving communications from the NHS. Hubert was there too and got a few words from our Chair of Trustees, Anna Tylor, right after the hand-in took place. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters

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10:19

S2 Ep849: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/11/30

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio 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 RNIB's Braille 200 event at the British Library, closing remarks at the COVID Enquiry and the deadline for RNIB’s Letters From Santa program. 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 also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa

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