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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 Ep1301: Blind Veterans Find Friendship at Loaves...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/18

Robert Kirkwood finds out about a community hub based in East Kilbride that serves South Lanarkshire and surrounding areas with not only food parcels but also school uniforms, toiletries, pet supplies and much more. Two blind veterans have found friendship through the service and they even have a blind volunteer who helps every week, as we find out from Loaves and Fishes chairperson Lesley Davidson. Image shows the team of volunteers and staff posing at the entrance to the Loaves & Fishes

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S2 Ep1299: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

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2025/08/16

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 is joined by RNIB’s Chief Financial Officer, Kathryn Sherratt, as they discuss the official opening of RNIB Scotland’s new HQ in Edinburgh and there’s even a mention of Christmas. 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

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S2 Ep1300: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Addams Family, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/15

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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This time we have the musical comedy that is ‘The Addams Family’ as the current tour visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describer Jonathan Nash. About ‘The Addams Family’ Following two hugely successful UK tours, and

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17:59

S2 Ep1298: RNIB Scotland HQ Is Back and Better Than...

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2025/08/14

On Thursday 14th of August, following an extensive refurbishment, RNIB Scotland officially re-opened their Edinburgh HQ. Allan Russell went ahead to the grand re-opening to check it out for himself. Image shows from left to right: James Adams, Sarah Boyack MSP, Matt Stringer, and finally Kirin Saeed cutting the pink ribbon. Matt is clapping as he stands behind Sarah and Kirin. James is standing behind them all and leaning casually against the gate at the front entrance to the building. They're

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6:08

S2 Ep1297: Sight Village North West - Preview

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/14

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village North West. For more information, visit the Sight Village website - Sight Village Blackpool 2025 - Queen Alexandra College

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9:33

S2 Ep1296: Envision Unveil New Smart Glasses

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2025/08/14

Accessible technology company ‘Envision’ launched their new ‘Ally Solos Glasses’ on August the 14th. Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman spoke to the team behind the wearable, hands-free AI glasses. You can hear a longer version of Callum’s conversation with Envision on next week’s episode of Tech Talk.

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S2 Ep1295: Kiltwalk Fundraiser Is A Family Challenge

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2025/08/13

RNIB Connect Radio’s Kris Wallace, daughter Jess, and other family members will take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk to raise funds for UK sight loss charity RNIB.Kris spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about the challenge, the prep and why Jess is leading the charge. If you’d like to sponsor Jess and her family go to www.justgiving.com/team/jessjollywalkers #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, A White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters With A Solid Pink Line Below

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S2 Ep1294: National Theatre London Audio Description...

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2025/08/12

Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the NT and a couple that are available online with audio description via National Theatre at Home. Audio described performances included: Inter

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6:10

S2 Ep1293: Access at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh...

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2025/08/11

The Pleasance Theatre Trust has been working with Sight Scotland to provide visual awareness training to over 250 of their Edinburgh Festival Fringe staff to make the experience of visiting one of their Pleasance Fringe venues as accessible as possible for visually impaired festival goers as well as offering more audio described performances this year too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Jonny Patton, Head of Theatre Edinburgh for Pleasance to firstly give a bit of background to the

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7:09

S2 Ep1287: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/09

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit 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 began with his review of RNIB’s very own stand-up comedian Tom Skelton and his Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 show ‘Visually Impaired Papa’, then looking forward to the official opening of the refurbished RNIB Scotland office in Hill Side Crescent, Edinburgh next week plus some news around accessible voting and the RNIB’s presence at

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9:37

S2 Ep1292: Mary Queen Of Scots - Edinburgh...

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2025/08/08

History meets punk rock and ballet in an exciting production at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. Amelia spoke to Co-Audio Describer Emma-Jane McHenry to learn more about the production and her process along with Co-Audio Describer Fiona Pedgrift. Learn more about the production here - Mary, Queen of Scots | Edinburgh International Festival 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

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8:37

S2 Ep1291: Accessible Zines And Disability Justice At...

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2025/08/08

What are zines and how have they been used in disability justice? Amelia spoke to Adam Rose, the Co-curator of the Zines display, and Jake Blackavar, a Visitor Experience and Engagement Facilitator, to learn about tactile and audio zines and their upcoming audio described tours of the Wellcome Collection's exhibition. Learn more about Zines Forever! on the The Wellcome Collection Website - Zines Forever! DIY Publishing and Disability Justice | Wellcome Collection Image shows the RNIB Connect

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8:59

S2 Ep1290: Orpheus and Eurydice - Edinburgh...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/08

Journey to the underworld and back with Opera Australia, presenting Opera Queensland’s production of Orpheus and Eurydice in association with Circa for the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival (EIF). Opera and circus acrobatics combine for this striking production with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and a chorus from Scottish Opera for the European premiere of this electrifying production of Gluck’s seminal opera. Amelia spoke to audiodescribers Veronica Kinahan and Trina Gilles to learn more

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S2 Ep1281: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Mary Poppins, AD...

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2025/08/08

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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we have Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical ‘Mary Poppins’ as the UK and Ireland tour visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describers Julia

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S2 Ep1278: Turning Points And Transitions - Roundtable

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2025/08/08

Life is full of twists and turns that can change the path we’re on. We gather three members of the blind and partially sighted community to talk about the big turning points and transitions in their lives. Join Goalball player and soon to be married Devante Claridge, mum and music lover Maureen Goddall, and paralympic champion Lizzi Jordan as they discuss dealing with change and imagining different futures. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold

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4:29

S2 Ep1289: Coffee Tin Clarke Reynolds and Pepita Coffee

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/07

Clarke Reynolds, the UK’s premier braille artist has teamed up with Pepita Coffee to make a limited-edition tactile coffee tin with a share of the proceeds going to RNIB. David Hogg learns more. Head to shop.rnib.org.uk to grab your coffee tin while stocks last. Image shows the front of the Pepita coffee tin. The tin has four large squares, two white and two red. The inside of the red squares are white and the inside white squares are red. The braille matches the outer colour of the square for

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S2 Ep1288: Touch Tour For Lubna Kerr's Lunchbox At...

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2025/08/07

Lunchbox is about the impact of bullying, through the eyes of a troubled Scottish boy, Steven and Pakistani girl, Lubna. Amelia spoke to comedian and performer Lubna Kerr about her show ‘Lunchbox’ which has a touch tour and pre-show audio. Book tickets for Lunchbox here - Lunchbox | Edinburgh Festival Fringe Learn more about Lubna's writing, comedy and theatre work on her website - Lubna Kerr Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital

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11:35

S2 Ep1284: Accessible Shows at the Edinburgh Fringe...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/07

How are Visually Impaired Creators Scotland (VICS) working to make the Edinburgh Festival more accessible? What are some of the accessible show highlights? Amelia spoke to VICS founder Kirin Saeed to learn more. Email Kirin on kirin.ssaeed@btinternet.com Learn more about VICS on their website Visually Impaired Creators Scotland

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S2 Ep1286: Cutting The Tightrope - Edinburgh...

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2025/08/07

Time now to hear about one of the many audio described performances taking place at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) Hywel Davies has been hearing about ‘Cutting The Tightrope’, a collection of short plays which explore the power of the arts in today's world. Learn more about Cutting The Tightrope on the EIF website - Cutting the Tightrope | Edinburgh International Festival Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital

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8:41

S2 Ep1285: Works And Days - Edinburgh International...

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2025/08/06

Time now to hear about one of the many audio described performances taking place at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. Hywel Davies has been hearing about ‘Works And Days’ which explores our connection with the land we inhabit. For more information on the performance, visit the EIF website - Works and Days | Edinburgh International Festival 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

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