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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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8:40

S2 Ep718: Remember A Charity Week 2024: Director...

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. Did you know that leaving a legacy to a charity in your will can help them plan for the future and support their customers through a variety of tailored services? Allan Russell has been talking to Lucinda Frostick about Remember A Charity Week which looks at some very important questions about writing a will and leaving a legacy… To learn more about RNIB and how

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5:44

S2 Ep700: Braille 200 Celebration With 15-Year-Old...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/09

As we celebrate braille turning 200-years-old, the system of raised dots continues to enable blind and partially sighted people to read and write. Talking with our Paulina Kuchorew about her love of reading and how she uses braille in her daily life is 15-year-old Keira Mills.

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8:45

S2 Ep710: Remember A Charity Week 2024: Weird &...

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. As we chat about the importance of writing a will this Remember A Charity Week, our Paulina hears about some weird and wonderful gifts which were left in wills. She spoke with RNIB's Senior Legacy Income Manager, Daniel Pepper. 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

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9:53

S2 Ep695: RNIB Volunteer Paul Goddard Leaves a Gift...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/09

With this week being Remember a Charity Week (9-15 September 2024) here on RNIB Connect Radio we are finding out a bit more about why people might want to leave a gift in their will to the RNIB. Paul Goddard a visually impaired RNIB Volunteer explains to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about why he wanted to leave a gift in his will to the RNIB. Paul also explains to Toby about how the RNIB has helped him throughout his life, a bit about being a Volunteer for the RNIB and how it makes him feel

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8:47

S2 Ep717: Visit The Paralympic Cauldron With RNIB...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/08

On Saturday, was the final chance to see the Paralympic Cauldron up close ahead of the Closing Ceremony. This year's flame is unique, utilising lights and a cloud of water vapour instead of real fire. Visit it together with Allan, Toby and Paulina to find out more. Image shows our team posing in front of the cauldron. From left to right: Allan, Jane, Toby and Paulina. They're all smiling as they stand in front of a fountain, the big silver balloon with a ring of "fire" lighting up the bottom of

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9:59

S2 Ep716: RNIB Cymru Street Survey In Cardiff

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/06

RNIB Cymru are holding an event in Cardiff this week to find out more about the accessibility of the city centre. Hywel Davies has been hearing more about plans for the upcoming ‘Street Survey’.

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7:31

S2 Ep715: Covid Inquiry Enters Next Phase - RNIB

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/06

As the inquiry into the impact of the pandemic continues, Hywel Davies spoke to RNIB’s Head of Policy and Campaigns to hear about the progress of the inquiry so far.

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8:06

S2 Ep714: Visiting Pompidou Centre in Paris With Our...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/06

Our team went over to Paris to cover the Paralympic Games, but whilst there, Toby and Paulina decided to step away from sport for a moment and immerse themselves in a bit of modern art.Image shows Toby posing in front of Chopin's Waterloo, a sculpture from 1962 made by artist Arman. Described the Pompidou Centre as "destruction-dislocation" of an upright piano. The scattered pieces of the musical instrument were then reassembled on a panel in a Cubist collage fashion. The panel beneath is a stark

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7:57

S2 Ep713: Travelling Around Paris When You're Blind...

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2024/09/06

What is it like travelling around Paris if you’re blind or partially sighted? Let’s find out with Toby and Allan, who are reporting from this year’s Paralympics Games. Image shows Allan and Toby standing in front of a protective metal net with a view over Paris far off in the distance. They're on the top floor of the Eiffel Tower. Allan is on the left and wearing a pink RNIB t-shirt, with Toby to his right in a white t-shirt and a blue sport jacket.

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5:35

S2 Ep709: Catch Up With Paralympics GB CEO Dave Clarke

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2024/09/05

As we arrive at the midway point of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, Allan Russell spoke with British Paralympic Association’s CEO David Clarke to get his thoughts on the story so far.Image shows a close up of David Clarke with a microphone held up for Allan just off from the left side.

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12:42

S2 Ep708: Visiting The Eiffel Tower With RNIB Connect...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/05

What is it like to visit the famous French tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris? Join Toby, Allan, John and Paulina to find out. Image shows Toby and John posing in front of The Eiffel Tower. They're both smiling as the wrought-iron lattice tower stands magnificently behind them. With lush green trees near the tower's legs, you can also spot the famous Olympic logo (5 interlaced rings of: blue, yellow, black, green, and red) above the base of the structure.

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2:49

S2 Ep707: Sophie Unwin & Jenny Holl Win Silver At...

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2024/09/04

More Paris 2024 Paralympic Games now with the road cycling time trials as our Toby Davey chats with Sophie Unwin and her pilot Jenny Holl just after they won Silver in the Individual Road Time Trials.Image shows Toby in his RNIB white t-shirt, with headphones around his neck as he smiles, posing in front of the road race track.

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11:19

S2 Ep703: Chatting Triathlon & Paratriathlon with Rob...

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2024/09/02

On the Happy Hour's Sport Special, Paulina caught up with Rob from Blind Focus with Rob Sears YouTube channel to chat about his journey into triathlon and para triathlon.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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8:11

S2 Ep702: What Is It Like To Visit Arc de Triomphe If...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/02

Our team is in Paris right now reporting from the Paralympic Games, and whilst there they checked out one of the most famous landmarks in the city, Arc de Triomphe. Listen to find out how Allan, Jane and Paulina got on. Image shows Allan and Jane pose by a ornate lamp post with the Arc de Triomphe in the distance behind them. Allan has his left hand on the lamp post and holds his white cane in the other, Jane is leaning against the post with one arm and leg stretched out playfully. They're both

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9:07

S2 Ep701: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/09/02

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month’s topics includes the right to vote in secret, working with e-scooter companies and upcoming party conferences. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved, email campaigns@rnib.org.uk Visit rnib.org.uk/news or call

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10:46

S2 Ep697: Graeae's Production Of Romeo And Juliet

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/31

Graeae are taking on a Shakespearean classic with an all D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent cast. How are they making the play accessible for disabled audience members and Shakespeare beginners? Amelia spoke to Graeae's Artistic Director, Jenny Sealey OBE, to learn more. You can watch the production at Shakespeare North Playhouse on 13 Sept – 5 Oct and Theatre by the Lake on 12 – 26 Oct. Learn more about the production and Graeae on their website -

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9:39

S2 Ep699: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/31

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 Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and rail accessibility, the start of the Paralympics and 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

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7:34

S2 Ep696: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Hamilton, AD Theatre...

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2024/08/30

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 Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multi award-winning cultural phenomenon that is Hamilton as the 2023/2024 touring production visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Jonathan

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8:51

S2 Ep698: Social Media Update 28th August 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/29

Hubert returns with our weekly chat with the RNIB social media team as he looks to get the latest trends, gossip and find out how RNIB are championing accessibility this week.

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5:07

S2 Ep704: San Blas Islands Travelogue with Jonathan Abro

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/27

Join Jonathan on his boat journey to the San Blas Islands, an archipelago of 378 islands in the Caribbean Sea. 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 Jonathan's bright orange jacket and the other is perched further along on the rocks.

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