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S2 Ep1829: Launch of the Employment Gap Report: Out...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/14

On Monday 13 July 2026 representatives from across the sight loss sector along with a number of employers and visually impaired people came together at the House of Lords for the launch of the Employment Gap Report: Out of Sight – Out of Work by Lord Holmes which is making recommendations for Government and the Department of Work and Pensions to bridge the gap in employment for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was at the launch event and caught up with Khadija

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3:01

S2 Ep1828: Launch of the Employment Gap Report: Out...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/14

On Monday 13 July 2026 representatives from across the sight loss sector along with a number of employers and visually impaired people came together at the House of Lords for the launch of the Employment Gap Report: Out of Sight – Out of Work by Lord Holmes which is making recommendations for Government and the Department of Work and Pensions to bridge the gap in employment for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was at the launch event and caught up with Josh

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7:55

S2 Ep1830: Launch of the Employment Gap Report: Out...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/14

On Monday 13 July 2026 representatives from across the sight loss sector along with a number of employers and visually impaired people came together at the House of Lords for the launch of the Employment Gap Report: Out of Sight – Out of Work by Lord Holmes which is making recommendations for Government and the Department of Work and Pensions to bridge the gap in employment for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was at the launch event and caught up with Laura

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10:12

S2 Ep1819: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/11

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon talks about new Trustees for the RNIB board and audio described sport on tv.]=If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999Or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.Image shows the RNIB Connect

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3:45

S2 Ep1825: RNIB's Dan Fisher Shares His Thoughts On...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/10

Hubert talks to RNIB's Dan Fisher after the concert to get his thoughts on a great event, the key takeaways, and the important part the Elizabeth Eagle Bott Memorial Fund plays in supporting blind and partially sighted musicians.

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4:15

S2 Ep1824: Jay Pocknell From Sound Without Sight...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/10

Following the concert, Hubert managed to catch up with Jay Pocknell from Sound Without Sight, which has been made possible because of the Elizabeth Eagle Bott Memorial Fund. They discuss thoughts on the concert, and all about Sound Without Sight.

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5:57

S2 Ep1823: Gareth Churchill Shares His Journey And A...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/10

In this episode Hubert finds out about how Gareth Churchill got into music, and also a bit about a new instrument Gareth was going to use for his performance.

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6:07

S2 Ep1822: James Risden Talks About His Career

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/10

Before James Risden took to the stage to perform and help cohost the event, Hubert grabbed a chat with him to talk about his music journey.

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8:58

S2 Ep1821: Lloyd Coleman Shares His Experiences...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/10

In this episode Hubert talks to Lloyd Coleman before he takes to the stage. They discuss his start to music, how the Elizabeth Eagle Bott Memorial Fund has helped him, his future plans, and what advice he'd share with future musicians.

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8:06

S2 Ep1820: Joanne Roughton-ArnoldTalks About her...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/10

In this podcast, Hubert chats to Joanne before her performance about her artist journey, the impact the fund had on her career, and her future plans.

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7:12

S2 Ep1818: RNIB Response To Timms PIP Interim Report

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/09

The long awaited, interim report on welfare in the UK has been released. Allan Russell spoke to RNIB’s Roisin Jacklin for the organisation's response.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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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3:54

S2 Ep1817: Zachary Smith Chats About His Journey

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/09

In this podcast, Hubert talks to Zachary Smith before his performance on the night about his music journey, and how important the Elizabeth Eagle Bott Memorial Fund was to help him along the way.

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5:43

S2 Ep1816: Hubert Chats To Charlotte Hardwick

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/09

Before the concert got started, Hubert got to speak to some of the artists performing on the night. In this podcast he chats to Charlotte Hardwick.

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10:37

S2 Ep1815: Some Audio Described Highlights From...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/09

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description.AD makes television, movies, galleries and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people.This month they’re looking at a, huge, exhibition, a decadent dance favourite and a show about that dream of fame and fortune.If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to

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10:29

S2 Ep1808: AD Performances - Edinburgh International...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/08

There are 12 AD performances at this year's Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) across opera, theatre, dance and a theatrical concert. Amelia spoke to Access Manager Callum Madge to learn more about the highlights and access at the EIF.Learn more about the AD performances on the EIF website - Accessible performances | Edinburgh International FestivalImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink

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7:54

S2 Ep1814: Sight Village Central 6 - WeWalk

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/07

The ‘Sight Village Central’ exhibition returned to Birmingham this week. Our ‘Tech Talk’ team were on hand to find out about some of the latest assistive technology on offer. The ‘WeWalk’ smart cane was at one of the stands, where Callum spoke to the developers.

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6:11

S2 Ep1813: Sight Village Central 5 - Hable

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/07

The ‘Sight Village Central’ exhibition returned to Birmingham this week. Our ‘Tech Talk’ team were on hand to find out about some of the latest assistive technology on offer. Callum Stoneman spoke to the team at ‘Hable’ about a new, innovative, low-tech solution.

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6:19

S2 Ep1812: Sight Village Central 4 - Humanware

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/07

The ‘Sight Village Central’ exhibition returned to Birmingham this week. Our ‘Tech Talk’ team were on hand to find out about some of the latest assistive technology on offer. Callum Stoneman got the lowdown on some of the latest multi-line braille devices on the market.

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5:38

S2 Ep1811: Sight Village Central 3 - Ravencourt Living

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/07

The ‘Sight Village Central’ exhibition returned to Birmingham this week. Our ‘Tech Talk’ team were on hand to find out about some of the latest assistive technology on offer. Callum Stoneman spoke to Ravencourt Living at the event.

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9:16

S2 Ep1810: Sight Village Central 2 - Sight and Sound...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/07/07

The ‘Sight Village Central’ exhibition returned to Birmingham this week. Our ‘Tech Talk’ team were on hand to find out about some of the latest assistive technology on offer. Callum Stoneman heard about the wide range of products on offer from Sight and Sound Technology.

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