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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 Ep1325: Remember A Charity Week 2025

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/08

Remember A Charity Week is running from the 8th to 14th September this year, and is an opportunity for everyone to take a moment to consider leaving a gift to charity in their will, after looking after family and friends. This year's campaign celebrates the funny moments, interesting hobbies and unique quirks that we remember and cherish about our loved ones. Amelia spoke to Helen Smith, Head of Supporter Experience at RNIB, to learn more. Learn more about leaving a gift in your will here -

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S2 Ep1323: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 06/09/25

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/06

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 call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect

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S2 Ep1324: The Welsh Choir That’s ‘More Than Music’

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/05

A community choir in South Wales is proving that a community choir is ‘More Than Music’, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. You can find out more about the work of More Than Music Cymru on their website - Home - More Than Music Cymru

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S2 Ep1322: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Winter’s Tale, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/05

This week RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined by both Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands along with Alan Russell, presenter of ‘The Daily Connect Show’ to review and discuss the audio described performance of Shakespeare’s ‘the Winter’s Tale’ at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon which Vidar and Allan saw a few weeks ago. About ‘The Winter’s Tale’ Wild worlds, fractured loves,

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S2 Ep1321: Life-Changing RNIB Survey Needs Your Feedback

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/05

This September the RNIB is launching the second in a series of major surveys to help map out the future of support for people diagnosed with serious eye conditions. The RNIB is reaching out to people with lived experience of sight loss, their loved ones, carers and professionals in the field, to get their feedback on ideas to improve post-diagnostic support. Services are currently delivered in many forms, but in some areas of the UK it is a patchy, postcode lottery. The first survey in April

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1448: September Almanac

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/04

Which seasonal fruit and veg can you enjoy this month? Amelia shares the folklore, nature and history to enjoy this September. Learn more about the nature you can enjoy every month on the RSPB website - The year in nature Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white 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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S2 Ep1314: Report Highlights Barriers To Safe And...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/04

UK sight loss charity RNIB, has published the second part of its Big Travel Survey, looking at safe and independent mobility for blind and partially sighted people.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Ross Megan and Erik Mathies, from RNIB, to discuss the latest results of their research around issues faced by pedestrians. If you’d like to read the report or get involved by sharing it with your local politicians, go to rnib.in/travel-reports #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White

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S2 Ep1320: Work To Have Para Gymnastics Included In...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/03

A Scottish coach has been working to have Para Gymnastics included as a discipline for the Paralympic Games.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Coach Angela Turner and visually impaired gymnast Zara Coote to hear more about the work and details of a forthcoming fundraiser for gymnasts to attend a showcase in Finland. If you’d like more info on the fundraiser in Glasgow on Sept 21st 2025, go to

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S2 Ep1319: ADA Scotland Appoint First Blind Chairperson

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/03

Audio Description Association (ADA) Scotland have appointed their first blind chairperson, Amanda Foster. Amelia learned when her passion for AD began and what she plans to do in the role. Learn more about ADA Scotland on their website - Audio Description Association Scotland - ADA Scotland Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white 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

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S2 Ep1313: Going On Safari with Seable Holidays

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/01

Seable Holidays, a not for profit social enterprise organisation who provide accessible tailored and group holidays for blind and partially sighted people ran their first safari holiday this year which they will be offering again in 2026. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by both Damiano La Rocca, founder of Seable Holidays and Paul Nugent who is visually impaired and had an amazing experience on their recent safari holiday. Damiano explains a bit about who Seable Holidays are and what

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S2 Ep1318: Young VI Artist Hannah Evans Summer...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/29

Young, neurodiverse, visually impaired artist Hannah Evans uses art to communicate her feelings and experience of the world.Amelia spoke to her and her mum Carol about her upcoming exhibitions. Hannah will be at the Livingston Designer Outlet Mall in in unit 73 from 10.30 am to 5 pm 29th to 31st August. Hannah will be at the Create Ed Gallery Kirkintiloch on Sat 6th September from 1 to 4.30pm. The exhibition is open from the 5th to the 13th September. Learn more about Hannah on her facebook -

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S2 Ep1317: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/29

Each month, we are joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include the RNIB Campaigns Discussion Group, the National Emergency Alert, Guided Walks with MPs and the return of Parliament. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on your socials or search for RNIB

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S2 Ep1316: Comedian Jamie MacDonald Reflects On 2025...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/29

How did Jamie MacDonald get on at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival? Amelia learned more about his highlights, navigating around the city and his upcoming projects. Learn more about Jamie on his website - Jamie MacDonald - comedian, writer, actor and voice over artist You can see Jamie perform his show in London on the 19th September - Jamie MacDonald: Toxic Bastard | Underbelly Boulevard Soho Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital

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S2 Ep1315: Audio Described Tour - More than Human,...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/28

On Friday 5 September 2025 at 10.30am the Design Museum in London will be running an audio described tour of their exhibition ‘More than Human’ which looks at some radical ideas on how to design with and for other species.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Nao Zaragoza, Assistant Curator of Public Practice at the Design Museum, to firstly find out more about the museum, the ‘More than Human’ exhibition and what blind and partially sighted people can expect on the audio described tour of

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S2 Ep1312: More Help For Blind And Partially Sighted...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/27

RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people in rural and isolated areas.RNIB Connect Radio’s David Hogg spoke to Mark Campbell, who lives in Kingussie and attended one of the charity’s events. If you live in Scotland, are blind or partially sighted, and would like more info, go to www.rnib.org.uk/scotland #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters

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S2 Ep1311: Blindness 50 Years Apart with The Rt Hon...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/27

We now compare and maybe contrast the experiences of going through education, employment and life for two Yorkshire blind people 50 years apart with the Rt Hon Lord Blunkett and Holly Tuke. In a recent column in the Yorkshire Post the Right Honourable Lord Blunkett talked openly about the challenges of being blind, something he rarely talks about as he prefers to be defined by his achievements in life and not by the barriers he has had to overcome. Holly Tuke, RNIB’s Social Media Manager who has

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S2 Ep1310: NICE Approves New Treatment for Leber...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/27

NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recently approved new treatment in England for people living with the eye condition Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) helped by Researchers at the University of Cambridge. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Patrick Yu-Wai-Man, Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Cambridge who was involved in the research into using idebenone to treat Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) who explains more about the eye

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S2 Ep1309: Free Portrait Exhibition At RNIB

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/26

Seen, a collaboration between RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt, is a new exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people. It is free of charge and is being held at RNIB's Grimaldi Building in London from the 12th-14th September.Barry Snell caught up with Joshua to learn more about the exhibition and his love of photography Click here to learn more about 'Seen' Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’

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S2 Ep1308: A Cultural Journey of HMS Belfast for...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/25

HMS Belfast, built by Harland & Wolff in 1936 was launched on St Patrick's Day, 17 March 1938 by Anne Chamberlain – the wife of then Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. In her 24 year’s of active service HMS Belfast played many key roles in battles and peace-keeping duties around the world before being brought to London by IWM and opening to the public on Trafalgar Day, 21 October 1971. So do join RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey for a guided tour of HMS Belfast, London’s unique warship

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S2 Ep1306: Charity's Customer Update 23/08/25

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/23

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sits down with of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week RNIB’s Chief Strategy and Public Affairs Officer Vivienne Francis talks about the next stage of RNIB’s Travel and Transport reports. 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 call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's

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