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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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6:05

S2 Ep777: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - WNO Rigoletto, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/18

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 Welsh National Opera’s production of Verdi’s Rigoletto at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff with description by Professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Jonathan Nash. About Welsh National Opera’s production of Verdi’s

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3:43

S2 Ep782: Gaming after Sight Loss with Graham from...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/17

Game on is an immersive exhibition exploring the history of video games at The National Museum of Scotland. They hosted an evening of accessible gaming in collaboration with RNIB and Triple Tap Tech, and Amelia spoke to Triple Tap Tech co-founder Graham Gunning about returning to gaming after sight loss and some of his recent favourite games. Learn more about Game On on the National Museums Scotland website - Game On | National Museums Scotland (nms.ac.uk) Learn more about Triple Tap tech and

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3:06

S2 Ep781: Georgea's Gaming Favourites at the Game On...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/17

Game on is an immersive exhibition exploring the history of video games at The National Museum of Scotland. They hosted an evening of accessible gaming in collaboration with RNIB and Triple Tap Tech and Amelia spoke to Georgea Strachan about her gaming set-up, favourite games and hopes for the evening. Learn more about Game On on the National Museums Scotland website - Game On | National Museums Scotland (nms.ac.uk) Learn more about accessible gaming on the RNIB Website - Design for every gamer

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11:47

S2 Ep779: Help Your Four Legged Friends Over Bonfire...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/17

The 5th of November may be a fun night for many but for animals, fireworks can be frightening. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Tim Stafford, Director of K9 Affairs, from Guide Dogs to find out how we can prepare and support our Doggy friends. If you’d like more info on getting your dog ready for Bonfire Night, go to www.guidedogs.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows A Beautiful German Shepard Guide Dog in Harness

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5:33

S2 Ep780: Gaming Nostalgia at the Game On Accessible...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/17

Game on is an immersive exhibition exploring the history of video games at The National Museum of Scotland. They hosted an evening of accessible gaming in collaboration with RNIB and Triple Tap Tech, and Amelia walked around the exhibition space with Matthew Clark from RNIB as he reflected on gaming as a VI young person. Learn more about Game On on the National Museums Scotland website - Game On | National Museums Scotland (nms.ac.uk) Learn more about accessible gaming on the RNIB Website -

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8:00

S2 Ep780: Triple Tap Tech at the Game On Accessible...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/17

Game on is an immersive exhibition exploring the history of video games at The National Museum of Scotland. They hosted an evening of accessible gaming in collaboration with RNIB and Triple Tap Tech where Amelia spoke to Fraser Fleming, co-founder of Triple Tap Tech, to learn more about their organisation and how gaming helps people blind and partially sighted people connect with friends. Learn more about Game On on the National Museums Scotland website - Game On | National Museums Scotland

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6:27

S2 Ep779: RNIB's James Kyle at the Game On Accessible...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/17

Game on is an immersive exhibition exploring the history of video games at the national museum of Scotland. They hosted an evening of accessible gaming in collaboration with RNIB and Triple Tap Tech and Amelia spoke to James Kyle about what RNIB is doing to make gaming more accessible. Learn more about Game On on the National Museums Scotland website - Game On | National Museums Scotland (nms.ac.uk) Learn more about accessible gaming on the RNIB Website - Design for every gamer for people with

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7:26

S2 Ep778: New UK Government, New Laws, New Campaigns.

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/17

After 100 days of the new UK Labour Government, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Cate Vallis and Roisin Jacklin about RNIB’s work with new politicians and some of their first thoughts on the new Employment Rights Bill. #RNIBConnect RNIB Logo

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6:05

S2 Ep777: Shaun Hayward Our Strictly Star Reviewer On...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/17

As we move from week 4 into week 5 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 Dancer Dianne Buswell have been faring in the competition. Our Toby Davey began by asking Shaun how he felt Chris and Dianne’s Salsa to Down Under by Men at Work had gone on Saturday’s live show. To then asking Shaun for his thoughts on how some of

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6:44

S2 Ep776: Sight Village South East Preview

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/16

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 Sight Village South East.For more information on Sight Village South East, visit the QAC website - Sight Village South-East - Tuesday 5th November 2024 - Queen Alexandra College (qac.ac.uk)

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12:22

S2 Ep775: TPT Launch New Campaign For Educational...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/16

TPT have launched a new campaign outlining five steps the government can take to give blind and partially sighted students more equal education access and opportunities to their sighted peers. Amelia spoke to Lucy Merritt, Education Policy Manager at TPT, to learn more. Learn more about the campaign on the TPT website - Vision for VI Education: Building Blocks for Change - Thomas Pocklington Trust Image shows TPT logo which reads TPT in bold, dark blue writing with Thomas Pocklington Trust

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7:56

S2 Ep774: Vertical Dance Performance 'Yn Y Golau'

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/15

This November you’ll have the chance to experience ‘Vertical Dance’ in the new audio-described dance film ‘In The Light’. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.For more information about the performance of 'Yn Y Golau' in Brighton, visit the South East Dance website - Yn y Golau (In the Light) | South East Dance For more information about the 'Out of Sight' event in Bangor, visit the website - Out Of Sight (pontio.co.uk)

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8:18

S2 Ep774: Social Media Update 15th October 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/15

Hubert catches up with our very own social media team to find out what’s been trending and what we all need to be talking about. Plus get a preview of what’s coming up on RNIB’s social media pages. (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

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6:19

S2 Ep809: Skydiving and White Water Rapids Travelogue...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/15

Join Jonathan on his thrilling adventures in the sky and in the water. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. 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 Ep773: How Could A Green Doctor Help You This Winter?

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/15

RNIB is partnering with The Cadent Foundation Green Doctor programme, which funds Groundwork Green Doctors who are energy saving experts, to provide bespoke, tailored advice to help households stay warm, stay well, save money on their household bills, and reduce carbon. RNIB and Groundwork are working together to support disadvantaged and vulnerable households in the Northwest. Find out more about this partnership as our Paulina Kuchorew chats with Suzanne Hyde, RNIB’s Advice Line Team

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8:48

S2 Ep773: Latest News From The USA's Largest Sight...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/15

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Chris Danielsen, PR Director for The National Federation of the Blind, to look at some of the big stories coming from the USA's largest sight loss charity. This month we look at White Cane Awareness Day and a day of action at the Headquarters of Uber and Lift. To learn more about the NFB, USA, go to www.nfb.org #RNIBConnect Image NFB logo. A flower like shape made out of six drawn figurines. The figures made out of a circle and a curved

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9:00

S2 Ep773: It's Free Wills Month!

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/14

This Free Wills Month we're asking if you are one of the many people in the UK who doesn't have a will? Robert Kirkwood finds out why some people are put off writing them and why you should really have one. Image: RNIB Logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black letters and underlined with a bold pink line.

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12:37

S2 Ep771: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/12

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 giving evidence to the UK Covid 19 Inquiry and the importance of World Sight Day. 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 to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image

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8:26

S2 Ep772: AD events and touch tours at Baboró...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/11

Baboró is Ireland’s annual flagship International Arts Festival for children & families in Galway. It's taking place in various venues across the city from the 11th to 20th October and has multiple events with audio description and touch tours. Amelia spoke to Aoife Delaney Reade to learn more. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters.

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5:35

S2 Ep763: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - La fille mal gardée,...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/10/11

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 is reviewing Birmingham Royal Ballet’s revival of Frederick Ashton’s ballet ‘La fille mal gardée’ at the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Jonathan Nash. About ‘La fille mal

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