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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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8:53

S2 Ep694: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/24

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 accessible finance with Capital One, talking to Optometry Today, a new leadership programme and the Paralympics.. 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

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6:18

S2 Ep692: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC Pericles, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/23

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 a stirring tale of love, hope and miracles with the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Pericles at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon with description by Professional Audio Describers Ellie Packer and Carolyn

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17:50

S2 Ep689: Blind Leading 2024: Ballet with Scottish...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/23

Now time to head to the ballet as our David Hogg is put through his paces by Scottish Ballet’s Matthrew Broadbent in the return of Blind Leading…

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8:36

S2 Ep691: Social Media Update 20th August 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/22

Have you ever wondered what it’s like for a blind or partially sighted person to visualise art? Hubert has been speaking to Millie, a graphics student about her sight loss journey, and how she makes art accessible for her.

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11:53

S2 Ep690: Taking On The 24 Peaks Challenge For...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/22

The charity SeeAbility celebrates its 225th anniversary this year. Hywel Davies has been hearing about a very special physical challenge taking place to mark the occasion.You can find out more about the challenge and donate at the SeeAbility website - 24 Peaks. 24 Hours. | SeeAbility Image: Jack and Michael on a training run together, they hold a tether as they jog along.

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7:06

S2 Ep687: Visionary August Update

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/22

How does Visionary work with their membership organisations? Amelia spoke to Amy Pearman from Visionary, Deirdre Aitken from Highland BlindCraft and Laura Lindsay from Dundee Blind And Partially Sighted Society. Learn more about Visionary here - Welcome to Visionary - Visionary Learn more about Highland BlindCraft here - Home - Highland Blindcraft Learn more about Dundee Blind And Partially Sighted Society here - Home | Dundee Blind & Partially Sighted Society

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4:07

S2 Ep705: Easter Island Travelogue With Jonathan Abro

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/21

Let's journey to the iconic Moai heads of Easter Island with Blind Adventurer Jonathan Abro. 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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8:28

S2 Ep686: Some Audio Described Highlights From...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/21

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description. Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It can also describe works of art, places of interest or exhibits. This month they discuss some amazing outdoor events and a mythical monster. If you'd like more

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3:16

S2 Ep685: Thomas Pocklington Trust Cut it Back Campaign

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/20

Our David Hogg finds out about Thomas Pocklington Trust’s new Cut it Back Campaign…

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6:19

S2 Ep684: Unusual Ice Creams Travelogue with Jonathan...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/20

Have you had an ice cream in the company of monkeys? Well, Jonathan Abro shares the unusual locations and flavours he's encountered on his global ice cream tastings.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

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5:31

S2 Ep683: Ice Cream Adventures Travelogue with...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/20

Let's take a world tour of the world's best ice creams with blind adventurer Jonathan Abro. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the sun is shining on him and the sign.

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5:37

S2 Ep682: Norway Travelogue With Jonathan Abro

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/20

We'll join Jonathan Abro in the majestic fjords of Norway. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the sun is shining on him and the sign.

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5:30

S2 Ep681: Swiss Getaway Travelogue With Jonathan Abro

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/20

We'll visit the picturesque mountains of Switzerland with Jonathan Abro. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the sun is shining on him and the sign.

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5:41

S2 Ep680: Iceland Long Weekend Travelogue with...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/20

We'll join Jonathan Abro on his tour of Europe as he visits Iceland for a long weekend. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the sun is shining on him and the sign.

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4:17

S2 Ep679: RNIB has launched a new Sooty Collection...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/20

Since 1955, Sooty has entertained generations of children through stage shows and TV and has been a lifelong friend of RNIB. The boxes have been updated to ‘reflect the 21st century’. People giving contactlessly will be able to donate any amount they like and also register for Gift Aid.

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4:29

S2 Ep679: LGBTQ+ Community Connect Group

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/20

Our David Hogg chats to RNIB’s Una Mulgrew about this RNIB LGBTQ+ Connect Group

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32:06

S2 Ep672: Travel - Roundtable

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/19

Dreaming of a new adventure? We brought together Lucy Ashton from Seable Holidays, blind and deaf writer Tony Giles and Blind Adventurer Jonathan Abro to speak all things travel. Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues on RNIB Connect Radio every Wednesday from 1 pm on The Lunch Break. Learn more about Seable Holidays on their website - Seable | Holidays for Blind and Visually Impaired | Group & Tailored Holidays Learn more about Tony and get updates on his travels on his website

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10:41

S2 Ep678: Hair and Care Copenhagen Fashion Week Jane...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/19

Hair & Care’s goal is to make the fashion industry more accessible. David Hogg spoke to their founder, Anna Cofone, and RNIB’s Jane Manely – a Hair & Care volunteer – about their time at Copenhagen Fashion Week.

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6:37

S2 Ep676: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Wizard of Oz, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/16

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 ‘The Wizard of Oz’ as the tour of the London Palladium production visited the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Theo Hornsby-Walsh. About The Wizard of Oz: Starring Strictly Come Dancing

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7:57

S2 Ep677: RNIB Chief Executive Matt Stringer's weekly...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/16

This week it is all about access for blind and partially sighted people with Matt starting by talking about accessible voting following on from the handing in of the letter to No 10 Downing Street calling on the Prime Minister to make voting accessible, independent and in secret for visually impaired people, then to accessible banking following on from a recent dinner Matt attended at the Bank of England plus meetings he is having with key players in the financial sector and finishing with

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