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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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4:36

S2 Ep589: Kerry Burke Public Speaking Event

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/25

There’s a public speaking event being held in Glasgow on Tuesday 25th June showcasing several Blind and Partially young people’s public speaking skills following a course. David Hogg found out more.

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14:34

S2 Ep580: Tosca at the Royal Opera House with...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/25

News about accessible opera and ballet with a first for opera audio description at the Royal Opera House in London as there will be recorded audio description available at all of the performances of Tosca in July along with touch tours prior to the performances on Tuesday 16 and Friday 19 July at 6.30pm. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Audio Describer Alice Gilmour who worked on the recorded description for Tosca and Paul Adams, Access Project Manager at the Royal Opera House to find

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6:11

S2 Ep588: RNIB CEO Talks Accessible Voting & UK...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/24

The UK General Election is taking place on the 4th of July and it’s important that everyone heads to the polling stations to cast their vote. Paulina Kuchorew speaks with RNIB’s Chief Executive Matt Stringer about what the charity is focusing on ahead of the UK General Election and why it's important to head to the polling station. And if you would like to help make sight loss a priority for the next UK Government ask your local candidates to become an RNIB Champion if elected. To contact your

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7:49

S2 Ep585: RNIB Election Guided Walks and RNIB...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/24

RNIB are offering guided walks to prospective candidates in the run up to the General Election. David Hogg spoke to RNIB’s Lewis Winton and Ross Meegan about how the walks are going so for and about the RNIB Champions Scheme. And if you would like to help make sight loss a priority for the next UK Government ask your local candidates to become an RNIB Champion if elected. To contact your candidates fill out the simple form here: https://rnib.in/GEConnectR Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo

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7:45

S2 Ep523: Young Voter Experience – Finlay Anderson

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/24

For all of us voting is an important part when it comes to having your say regarding the country’s politics, but how do young people feel for whom this general election will be the first time they get to cast their vote? Hubert has been speaking to one first time voter about how they are feeling as they prepare to vote for the first time. And if you would like to help make sight loss a priority for the next UK Government ask your local candidates to become an RNIB Champion if elected. To contact

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6:22

S2 Ep580: National Theatre London Audio Description...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/24

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. Our 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 National Theatre and a couple that are available online with audio description too via ntathome.com. Audio described performances included: Things are heating

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6:54

S2 Ep587: Trans-Siberian express Travelogue with...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/22

We'll join Jonathan Abro on the world's longest railway line for his final train travelogue. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the sun is shining on him and the sign.

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6:30

S2 Ep582: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 21...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/22

Time to 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 talks with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about the General Election, an important video highlighting the importance of being able to vote independently and in secret, and a prestigious advertising award that could have a positive impact on accessibility. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from

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8:26

S2 Ep576: Katy Kirby is on A Little Alternative

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/21

Katy Kirby is a singer/songwriter from Texas. Her second album, Blue Raspberry, was released on ANTI Records in January 2024. A Little Alternative's David Hogg spoke to Katy on her recent UK tour about the pressures of releasing a sophomore album, her experience of signing with ANTI Records, and the joys of recording and touring with her friends.You can catch A Little Alternative on RNIB Connect Radio every Friday at 9 pm or Saturdays at 7 pm. The photo shows Katy Kirby, a white woman with short

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7:02

S2 Ep580: Spotlight on Parenting as a Visually...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/21

On Thursday 20 June 2024 an in-person discussion event about parenting as a visually impaired person was held at the RNIB’s Grimaldi Building in London as part of the Spotlight on Stories Week. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey after the event caught up with Two of the Speakers who took part in the event Jenny Molineux and Amrit Dhaliwal as they reflect on how the discussion event went with a bit about their own experiences as visually impaired Mums. To find out more about the RNIB’s Children Young

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19:43

S2 Ep580: Braille Surtitles, a Real Game Changer for...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/21

News now for lovers of opera as New Zealand Opera have just started offering access to braille surtitles for blind and partially sighted people. Opera companies around the world regularly use surtitles – where lyrics or scripts are translated into other languages and published on screens during a live performance – to give audiences a deeper understanding of what is being said or sung on stage, in real time and now with the braille surtitles this will be the same for visually impaired people

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3:40

S2 Ep587: A Las Nubes Train Travelogue with Jonathan...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/20

Time for a trip into the clouds with blind adventurer Jonathan Abro. In his first train travelogue he takes us on the spectacular A Las Nubes journey in Argentina. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the

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3:23

S2 Ep587: El Chepe Train Travelogue with Jonathan Abro

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/20

Take a train ride through North Mexico with blind adventurer Jonathan Abro. Today's Travelogue gives us a ticket to the El Chepe express. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the sun is shining on him and

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4:10

S2 Ep579: Tea Blending Sessions With VICTA

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/19

Children and young person’s charity ‘VICTA’ are offering something very different over the next few months. Hywel Davies has been finding out why everything goes better with a nice cup of tea.More information on the tea blending sessions can be found here - Tea tasting workshops with Bird & Blend for 18+ - VICTA

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3:15

S2 Ep584: Park Tayrona Travelogue with Jonathan Abro

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/19

Let's head to Colombia with blind adventurer Jonathan Abro, who visits the spectacular Park Tayrona in this week's Travelogue. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the sun is shining on him and the sig

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11:35

S2 Ep578: Jonathan Mosen on Accessible Voting in New...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/19

With the UK General Election coming up on Thursday 4 July 2024, here on RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to see how accessible voting might be in other countries around the world for blind and partially sighted people. Jonathan Mosen, Chief Executive of Workbridge an employment service for disabled people in New Zealand, who is also a Blind Broadcaster among other things joins RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey to talk about the accessibility of voting in New Zealand for blind

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3:14

S2 Ep584: Cahuita National Park Travelogue with...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/18

Blind adventurer Jonathan Abro is back with another Travelogue. Today he's taking us to Cahuita on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kilimanjaro'. There is a mountainous landscape in the background and the sun is shining on him and the

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7:29

S2 Ep574: Weekly Social Media Update

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/18

What's been trending this week, and what does it mean to go viral?Amelia caught up with Becky Brynolf from the RNIB Social Media Team to learn about the highlights. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters.

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12:04

S2 Ep577: Chris Danielsen on Accessible Voting in the...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/18

With the UK General Election coming up on Thursday 4 July 2024, here on RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to see how accessible voting might be in other countries around the world for blind and partially sighted people. Chris Danielsen, Director of Public Relations for the National Federation of the Blind in America joins RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey to talk about the accessibility of voting in America for blind and partially sighted people. Looking at the whole process of

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10:05

S2 Ep576: Euro 24 As a Blind Football Supporter

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/18

What’s it like going to a major tournament as a blind football supporter? Dave Williams catches up with one fan in Germany for Euro 24. You'll find more information on the official Euro 24 app here - Follow UEFA EURO 2024 with the official app | UEFA EURO 2024 | UEFA.com Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 204, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle design.

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