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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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S2 Ep657: Eisteddfod 2024 - RNIB Welsh Language...

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2024/08/05

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: In Ynysangharad Park, between green grass below and grey clouds above are large red letters which spell out ' Eisteddfod'.

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20:26

S2 Ep656: Sex Education Accessibility with Sex Ed...

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2024/08/05

Did you miss out on Sex Education because it wasn’t taught in an accessible way? Amelia talked to charity Sex Ed Matters about the barriers blind and partially sighted people face in the classroom, misconceptions they experience when dating and why representation matters. Here she is in conversation with Sex Ed Matters Co-Founder, Laura Coryton MBE, and VI Facilitator, Georgia Bondi. Learn more about Sex Ed Matters on their website www.sexedmatters.co.uk/ Learn more about Georgia's work on their

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8:00

S2 Ep651: Step Change Debt Charity is Here to Help You…

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2024/08/05

Step Change Debt Charity was set up in 1993 to help people who might be facing issues around financial debt, no matter how small or large, offering free debt advice and solutions to help people get back on track. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Helen Handzel, Relationships Manager from Step Change Debt Charity to give some background to the set up of the charity and outline the ways in which they are able to support people with free financial debt advice and solutions to help people

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7:18

S2 Ep653: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

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2024/08/04

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month’s topics include meeting politicians and the consultation around Personal Independence Payments. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved, email campaigns@rnib.org.uk Visit rnib.org.uk/news or

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10:21

S2 Ep655: Audio Described Opera At The Edinburgh...

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2024/08/03

Some of the most popular operas will be performed at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. Hywel Davies has been hearing more about the audio described performances of ‘Carmen’ and ‘The Marriage of Figaro’. More information for each performance is available via the EIF website: Carmen | Edinburgh International Festival (eif.co.uk) The Marriage of Figaro | Edinburgh International Festival (eif.co.uk)

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7:29

S2 Ep652: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

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2024/08/03

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 concerns around cuts to cold weather payments, meeting politicians and the Olympics. 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

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7:45

S2 Ep688: VI Drummer and Producer Steve Burge

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2024/08/02

Music chat now as our David Hogg speaks to drummer and producer Steve Burge

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19:15

S2 Ep647: Royal Opera House, Accessible Opera with...

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2024/08/02

The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, central London have been expanding their access offer to blind and partially sighted people by providing touch tours, live and recorded audio described performances for their opera and ballet productions.For the recent run of their production of Puccini’s Tosca during July 2024 not only was there recorded audio description for every performance but touch tours were available prior to the performances on Tuesday 16 and Friday 19 July 2024. RNIB Connect

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8:31

S2 Ep650: Blind Glassmaker Julie Coakley Hosts...

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2024/08/01

How can you capture your travel experiences? Well, blind glass artist Julie Coakley creates colourful glass art inspired by her holidays.She’s hosting a glassmaking workshop for blind and partially sighted people on August 26th and told Amelia more. Learn more about Julie on her website - Julie Coakley - Glass Artist Book a space on the workshop through the International Festival of Glass website - 3-Dimensional Drawing with Glass for the Blind and Visually Impaired – The International Festival

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11:54

S2 Ep649: AD Performances And Access At The Edinburgh...

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2024/08/01

Looking for some live accessible entertainment? There’s a wide variety of music and AD theatre, Opera and Dance at the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF). Amelia learned more about the performances and Access Pass from Callum Madge, the EIF Access Manager. Image is a bright yellow photo with black an yellow text. The text reads 'together we are' highlighted in black and written in sketched yellow capitals with 'Edinburgh International Festival' below in bold black capitals.

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7:44

S2 Ep648: Meet Nigeria's Foundation That's Making A...

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2024/07/31

Let's shine a spotlight on an organisation in Nigeria which strives to help people living with disabilities unlock their full potential.They’re called Hope Builders for the Physically Challenged Foundation and Paulina Kuchorew finds out more about their work from founder and the driving force behind the Foundation, Dr Christiana Kehinde Akinrinmade. More about their work: Hope Builders for the Physically Challenged Foundation | Image: the foundation's logo. Three simple figures drawn in three

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9:49

S2 Ep646: Jessica Pita: VI Scuba Diver and...

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2024/07/29

Jessica Pita is Padi’s first South African blind scuba diver. Our David Hogg spoke to her about her sight loss, her love of scuba diving and her motivational speaking…

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7:20

S2 Ep642: NaviLens Codes Come To SMA Nutrition Products

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2024/07/29

NaviLens codes will now be on a range of products from SMA Nutrition. Aiming to make life easier for blind and partially sighted parents and carers. Dave Williams found out more. You can find more information on NaviLens technology on the RNIB website - How NaviLens helps people with sight loss | RNIB | RNIB

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S2 Ep644: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

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2024/07/27

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This time around they discuss RNIB's work with the new Labour government, the launch of the Blind Barbie Doll from Mattel and RNIB's on-going partnership with Arsenal football club. 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

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S2 Ep641: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The School for...

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2024/07/26

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 a new production of Sheridan’s ‘The School for Scandal’ Directed by Tinuke Craig at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon with description by Professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Ellie Packer. About The

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S2 Ep643: Tyntesfield House a Sensory Experience

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2024/07/26

Tyntesfield House is an ornate Victorian gothic revival house with extensive gardens and parkland just outside Bristol which has been part of the National Trust’s portfolio since 2002. Following on from help from the RNIB National Trust Volunteers and staff at Tyntesfield House are now able to offer sensory walks of the estates extensive gardens and parkland for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently visited Tyntesfield House to experience one of their sensory

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12:03

S2 Ep645: A New MP And His Guide Dog Enter UK House...

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2024/07/26

The UK General Election not only saw a change of government, it also saw a huge change in MPs from right across the UK. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Steve Darling MP about his new role in the Commons, his career in politics and if his Guide Dog, Jennie, is settling in. #RNIBConnect Image Shows Steve Darling MP and Guide Dog Jennie in London standing by Themes River. It's a sunny day with blue skies and the London Eye behind them, on the other side of Themes.

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S2 Ep637: VI Comedian Jake Donaldson Performs At The...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/07/25

VI Stand-up Comedian Jake Donaldson is taking his show to the Edinburgh Fringe. His show 'Spectacle' uses comedy, theatre and lighting to make audiences laugh and dispel sight loss myths in a truly spectac-ular way. He talked to Amelia about his career so far and shared tips for fringe goers. Spectacle is at Just the Tonic - The Mash House (Venue 288) at 6.40pm from 1-11 and 13-25 August 2024. Learn more about Jake on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok @DonaldsonComedy Image shows Jake, a white

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8:29

S2 Ep633: 20 Year Attendee Of AD Tours At National...

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2024/07/25

The National Galleries of Scotland host free art sessions on the third Wednesday of every month as part of their Visually Impaired Programme. This month at the ‘Modern One’ they hosted AD Tour and Workshop of the Tracing time exhibition by contemporary artist Do Ho Suh. Art-lover, Reader and Whistler Cleodie told Amelia about attending the VI Programme for 20 years and the VI community in Edinburgh. Learn more about the National Galleries of Scotland visually impaired programme on their

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7:59

S2 Ep632: VI Storyteller Anne Dignan On Working With...

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2024/07/24

The National Galleries of Scotland host free art sessions on the third Wednesday of every month as part of their Visually Impaired Programme. This month at the ‘Modern One’ they hosted AD Tour and Workshop of the Tracing time exhibition by contemporary artist Do Ho Suh. Artist, Poet, Campaigner and Storyteller Anne Dignan told Amelia about her work and experiences of Dual Sensory Loss. Learn more about Anne’s fringe performance on the Scottish Storytelling Website

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