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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 Ep734: RNIB launch Higher and Further Education...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/17

Are you a blind or partially-sighted student in further or higher education? RNIB have launched a toolkit to help you know your rights and empower you to self-advocate for your needs. Amelia spoke to Equality Act Advisor, Jenna Vivian, to learn more. Read the Toolkit here - Higher and Further Education Toolkit (rnib.org.uk) 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

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5:13

S2 Ep733: Dundee Blind And Partially Sighted Society

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/17

How does Dundee Blind and Partially Sighted Society support people in the Tayside areas? Amelia spoke to Laura Lindsay to learn more. Visit the dundee blind and partially sighted society website to learn more - Home | Dundee Blind & Partially Sighted Society (dundeeblindsociety.org.uk) 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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15:18

S2 Ep733: Blind Leading 2024 Tai Chi

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/17

Time for another in our Blind Leading series, showing that sight loss is no barrier to achievement. This time, David Hogg tries some Tai Chi…

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9:54

S2 Ep732: Braille 200 - Denise and Stefan

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/16

With the launch this week of RNIB's Braille 200, a yearlong celebration of all things Braille, David Hogg speaks to musicians and married couple Denise and Stefan to hear what Braille means to them…

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15:05

S2 Ep711: Braille 200 - The Braillists Foundation -...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/16

As we celebrate 200 years of Braille, Hywel Davies has been speaking with The Braillists Foundation, a grass-roots community group offering training and support to both new and established braille users. To find out more about the work of The Braillists Foundation, visit their website - The Braillists Foundation – Our Mission: More Braille!

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13:28

S2 Ep693: Braille 200 - Willow Freeman from the...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/16

As we all celebrate 200 years since Louis Braille invented his tactile reading and writing system for blind and partially sighted people through the RNIB Braille 200 year long campaign raising the awareness of Braille to visually impaired and sighted people here on RNIB Connect Radio we are chatting with people who are Braille users to find out what Braille means to them and how Braille has maybe helped them throughout their life. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up Willow Freeman, Global

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7:58

S2 Ep730: RNIB Chief Executive Matt Stringer's Weekly...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/14

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. This week we covered the Post-Paralympics party with RNIB Connect Radio, Louisa Wickam's endorsement of RNIB's Eye Care Support Pathy in Optometry Today and the upcoming party conferences. 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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9:01

S2 Ep729: Marianas Trench Are On A Little Alternative

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/13

Marianas Trench have just dropped their sixth album Haven. their bassist Mike Ayley speaks to A Little Alternative's David Hogg, about the creation of the record, how tour preparations are going and when we can expect the band to tour the UK. You can catch A Little Alternative on RNIB Connect Radio every Friday at 9pm or Saturdays at 7pm. Image Description: Marianas Trench band members stand in front of a brick wall. From left to right: Matt Webb in a dark short-sleeved shirt, Ian Casselman in a

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8:32

S2 Ep731: RNIB Street Survey In Cardiff

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/13

How accessible is your local city centre? RNIB Cymru have had help from some special volunteers to complete their recent ‘Street Survey’ in Cardiff, as Hywel Davies has been finding out.

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14:08

S2 Ep728: The Relaunch Of 'Fight For Sight'

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/11

The charity ‘Fight For Sight’ has relaunched. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the new identity and new mission of the organisation. For more information on Fight For Sight, visit their website - www.fightforsight.org.uk Image: The Fight for Sight logo which resembles an eye and the eyelid below it, with the eyelid curving upwards to reference outstretched arms.

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5:35

S2 Ep706: Galapagos Islands Travelogue With Jonathan...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/11

With ancient tortoises, blue footed boobies, clambering iguanas and more, the Galapagos islands are a nature-lover's paradise. Join Jonathan as he encounters the wonders of the island in this week's Travelogue. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image shows Jonathan Abro, a white middle-aged man holding a white cane, sat on some jagged grey rocks with two small, pink-faced monkeys close to him. One monkey is licking

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6:31

S2 Ep727: Lavery On Location At The National...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/11

Fancy a trip to Paris, Morroco or New York? Well, you can explore these locations and more through Sir John Lavery’s beautiful artworks at the national galleries of Scotland. Amelia talked to Meg Faragher to learn more about the AD tour and art workshop. The session takes place in person on Wednesday 18 September 2024, 10.15am–3.30pm Learn more on the NGS website - Visually Impaired Programme Live (in gallery) | An Irish Impressionist | Lavery on Location | National Galleries of Scotland Image

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3:21

S2 Ep726: Theatr Iolo Bring 'The Welsh Dragon' To Life

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/10

A new play for children will explore Britain’s black ancestry using music and rap. Hywel Davies has been finding out all about ‘The Welsh Dragon’. For tickets and visit more information, visit the Theatr Iolo website - Welsh Dragon — Theatr Iolo Image: A black dragon opens its wings above the text 'The Welsh Dragon' written in chunky graffiti letters. A fist holds a microphone while speakers and boomboxes surround the text.

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9:12

S2 Ep725: Changes To The Winter Fuel Payment

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/10

Changes are coming to the Winter Fuel Payments, but RNIB are here to help you understand them and how to claim. Amelia spoke to RNIB Legal Rights Officer, Dominic Milne, to learn more. Call the RNIB helpline on 0303 123 9999 for support on which benefits you're entitled to. 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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3:38

S2 Ep724: Sight Village North East Coming To Leeds

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/09

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 North East. For free tickets, you can visit the QAC website - Sight Village North East - Leeds - Queen Alexandra College (qac.ac.uk) Image: Sight village logo, lowercase black text on a white background. The 'i' in sight has a red dot.

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8:54

S2 Ep723: Remember A Charity Week 2024: Dave's Story

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/09

Remember A Charity Week runs from September 9th to the 15th and encourages us to leave a legacy in our bequests to a favourite charity. How does the money left to RNIB benefit the lives of blind and partially sighted people? Our David Hogg spoke to RNIB Service User Dave Reaney to hear how the charity helped him following his sight loss. To learn more about RNIB and how to leave a legacy, go to www.rnib.org.uk/legacy #RNIBConnect Image: Remember A Charity In Your Will Week logo, Three Yellow

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6:43

S2 Ep722: Remember A Charity Week 2024: The Impact Of...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/09

Remember A Charity Week runs from September 9th to the 15th and encourages us to leave a legacy in our bequests to a favourite charity. How does leaving a gift in your will impact RNIB? Hywel Davies has been speaking to RNIB’s Head of Legacy Engagement this ‘Remember A Charity Week’. To learn more about RNIB and how to leave a legacy, go to www.rnib.org.uk/legacy #RNIBConnect Image: Remember A Charity In Your Will Week logo, Three Yellow Circles with black text saying 'Remember us in your will,

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8:00

S2 Ep721: Remember A Charity Week 2024: Volunteer...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/09

Remember A Charity Week runs from September 9th to the 15th and encourages us to leave a legacy in our bequests to a favourite charity. Now here is our Toby Davey with news about why one visually impaired RNIB Volunteer wanted to leave a gift in his will to the RNIB… To learn more about RNIB and how to leave a legacy, go to www.rnib.org.uk/legacy #RNIBConnect Image: Remember A Charity In Your Will Week logo, Three Yellow Circles with black text saying 'Remember us in your will, Help our work

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9:08

S2 Ep720: Remember A Charity Week 2024: Will-Writing

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/09

Remember A Charity Week runs from September 9th to the 15th and encourages us to leave a legacy in our bequests to a favourite charity. Are you 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 the benefits of having one. To learn more about RNIB and how to leave a legacy, go to www.rnib.org.uk/legacy #RNIBConnect Image: Remember A Charity In Your Will Week logo, Three Yellow Circles with black text saying 'Remember

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8:24

S2 Ep719: Remember A Charity Week 2024: What Is...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/09

Remember A Charity Week runs from September 9th to the 15th and encourages us to leave a legacy in our bequests to a favourite charity. Inheritance Tax is a 'plannable tax' that you can mitigate with some professional help. Robert Kirkwood finds out more this Remember A Charity Week. To learn more about RNIB and how to leave a legacy, go to www.rnib.org.uk/legacy #RNIBConnect Image: Remember A Charity In Your Will Week logo, Three Yellow Circles with black text saying 'Remember us in your will,

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