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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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10:58

S2 Ep675: 'Surfability' South Wales Surf School

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/15

Have you ever wanted to get out on the water and try surfing? There’s a surf school in South Wales aiming to make catching waves more accessible than ever. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.Find out more about Surfability at their website - Adapted and inclusive surfing experiences - Surfability UK CIC Image: A surfer stands on top of a surfboard, riding a wave whilst wearing a full wetsuit and hat.

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7:55

S2 Ep674: RNIB Calls on the Government to Make Voting...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/15

On the afternoon of Wednesday 14 August 2024 a group of RNIB campaigners including RNIB Chair Anna Tylor and RNIB Volunteer Paul Goddard handed in a letter to No 10 Downing Street, which sought signatures during the recent General Election, calling for voting to finally be made accessible for people with sight loss. The letter was open for blind and partially sighted people, and concerned members of the public, to sign during the 2024 General Election campaign, closing on polling day. 2,443 people

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6:58

S2 Ep673: Blind Comedian And Folk Musician David...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/15

David Eagle is a stand-up comedian and musician in Folk bank 'The Young'uns'. He told Amelia about how the band began, taking his show 'The Eagle Is candid' to this year's Edinburgh Fringe and his upcoming appearance on Rosie Jones' Disability Comedy Extravaganza. 'The Eagle Is Candid' is on 7.30 pm at The Cabaret Voltaire for the Fringe - learn more and book tickets on the Fringe website - David Eagle: The Eagle Is Candid | Comedy | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com) Rosie Jones'

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7:20

S2 Ep671: The Outrun - Audio Described Theatre At The...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/13

Amy Liptrot’s bestselling memoir is brought to life in an epic and elemental world premiere.Amelia spoke to Audio Describer Lydia Kerr to learn more about the production and her career. AD performances of The Outrun are taking place on Sat 17 Aug at 8:00pm and Sat 24 Aug at 3:00pm. Book tickets by calling the box office on 0311 473 2056 or visiting the EIF website The Outrun | Edinburgh International Festival (eif.co.uk) Image is a bright yellow photo with black an yellow text. The text reads

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9:02

S2 Ep669: Social Media Update 12th August 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/13

Join Hubert and Holly from our social media team as they discuss the latest trends in accessibility and in general in the world of social media. They also talk about polls, how accessible are they, where are they the most accessible, and just how popular are they with social media users?

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6:06

S2 Ep670: Support Available From 'Visually Impaired...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/13

Support for blind and partially sighted people in South Wales isn’t limited to major cities. Hywel Davies has been hearing about some of the support on offer outside the capital. For more information, visit the website - Visually Impaired Merthyr - Home (v-i-m.org.uk)

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4:49

S2 Ep668: Adult Disability Payment Review

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/12

Our David Hogg finds out about the review into Adult Disability Payment in Scotland and how you can get involved…

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8:50

S2 Ep667: Social Media Update 5th August 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/12

It’s that time of the week again as Hubert catches up with RNIB’s social media team to find out the latest trends and gossip, plus find out how you can make your social media video content accessible.

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7:27

S2 Ep666: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/10

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.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

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23:13

S2 Ep663: An Audio Described Guide to the State...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/09

If you have ever wanted to get a bit closer to the state coaches and carriages that His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family ride in for state occasions such as Royal weddings, trouping the colour and the state opening of parliament? Well, through the recorded audio described guide to the Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace where all the state coaches and carriages are housed you definitely will be able to get up close and marvel at the grandeur, workmanship and fine detail of many of the

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31:37

S2 Ep664: Natural History Museum Launches an Audio...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/09

As part of the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project, responding to the urgent need to monitor and record changes to UK urban nature and support its recovery the five acres of green space that wrap around the Museum’s much loved building in South Kensington, London have been transformed in to the recently opened Nature Discovery and Evolution Gardens. On Tuesday 6 August 2024 the Natural History Museum launched a recorded audio guide to their new Nature Discovery and Evolution Gardens

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5:55

S2 Ep665: Eisteddfod 2024 - Rachel Llewellyn RNIB...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/08

The Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest cultural festival, a week-long celebration of Welsh language and culture. Hywel Davies has been there to catch up with events on the maes. Image: Banners are hung on the side of a building, each has white text on a red background that reads 'Eisteddfod'.

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5:57

S2 Ep662: Retina UK New Research Kate Arkell

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/08

Now our David Hogg finds out about a new piece of research from Retina UK. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo.

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4:52

S2 Ep661: Eisteddfod 2024 - Emma Jones RNIB...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/08

The Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest cultural festival, a week-long celebration of Welsh language and culture. Hywel Davies has been there to catch up with events on the maes, including a chat with RNIB Transcription Manager Emma Jones. Image: A red metal arch stands on the festival ground with the word 'Eisteddfod' in large red letters. A crowd in the foreground sit on picnic tables enjoying the sunshine.

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5:04

S2 Ep660: Eisteddfod 2024 - 'Hark AI' From Humanware

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/07

The Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest cultural festival, a week-long celebration of Welsh language and culture. Hywel Davies has been there to catch up with events on the maes, including a clever piece of Welsh-language assistive technology.Image: The 'Hark AI' with a document resting on the plate, ready to be scanned.

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4:48

S2 Ep660: Eisteddfod 2024 - Accessibility Officer...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/07

The Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest cultural festival, a week-long celebration of Welsh language and culture. Hywel Davies has been there to catch up with events on the maes. He spoke to the Eisteddfod's Accessibility Officer, Oliver Griffith-Salter. Image: A wooden stand on the Maes reads 'Eisteddfod Pontypridd 2024'. In the distance there are a crowd of people listening to a male voice choir performing on the main stage.

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4:44

S2 Ep659: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 7 August 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/07

Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: How have you been affected by the cost of living crisis? As inflation eases and a new government are in power RNIB would like to understand how the cost of living crisis has impacted blind and partially sighted people across the UK. So we’re running a short survey to

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12:30

S2 Ep658: Please Right Back - Audio Described Theatre...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/06

Looking for a moving and magical theatre experience? 'Please Right Back', by Award-winning company 1927, combines handcrafted animation and bold storytelling to tell the story of the mysterious Mr.E. There is an AD performance and touch tour taking place on Sunday 10th August at the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF). Amelia spoke to Audio Describers Bridget Stevens and John Cummings to learn more about the production and their careers. Book tickets by calling the box office on 0311 473 2056

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8:44

S2 Ep654: Before And After Coal At The National...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/06

You can enjoy an AD tour and art discussion of the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) from the comfort of your own home. This month’s session focuses on the exhibition 'Before and After Coal | Images and Voices from Scotland’s Mining Communities' Amelia learned more about the session from Meg Faragher. The session takes place on Zoom, on Wednesday 21st August from 2 to 3.30 pm. Learn more on the NGS website - Visually Impaired Programme Online | Before and After Coal | National Galleries of

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4:27

S2 Ep657: Eisteddfod 2024 - RNIB Cymru's Liz Williams

RNIB Connect ·

2024/08/06

The Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest cultural festival, a week-long celebration of Welsh language and culture. Hywel Davies has been there to catch up with events on the maes. Image: RNIB Cymru's Liz Williams and Thomas Hughes stand smiling at the RNIB Cymru Stand at the 2024 Eisteddfod.

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