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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 Ep575: Musician Couple Denise and Stefan talk...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/18

Married couple Denise Leigh and Stefan Andrusyschyn are professional musicians who are blind. They went viral after appearing on Britain’s Got Talent and told Amelia about how they met, working together and appearing on the show. Follow Denise and Stefan on Tiktok, Instagram and Facebook by searching deniseandstefan Learn more on Denise's website - https://www.deniseleigh.com/ Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink

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11:57

S2 Ep573: Men's Sheds Association Patron Chris Fisher

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/17

Men’s Sheds encourage people of all genders to come together to make, repair and repurpose, supporting projects in their local communities. Amelia spoke to Patron Chris Fisher RPT, also known as The Blind Woodturner, to hear about his involvement in the charity, starting a shed in his local area and how joining a Men's Shed can benefit mental health. He also updated Amelia on his latest appearances as the Woodturner on BBC's Money For Nothing. Learn more about Men's Sheds on their website - Home

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S2 Ep584: Amazon Rainforest Travelogue with Jonathan...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/17

Dreaming of a holiday? Well, blind adventurer Jonathan Abro is transporting us to the Amazon Rainforest in his first 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

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30:48

S2 Ep562: Parenting - Roundtable

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/17

What's the best thing about being a blind or partially sighted parent? What are some of the challenges? We brought together VI parents Dave Williams, Jenny Molineux and Kelly Barton to discuss their tips, triumphs and sticky situations. Listen to Dave Williams on Techtalk every Tuesday at 1pm, repeated on Thursday at 9pm and Saturday at 5pm. Keep up with Kelly Barton by following @barton_kell on X (formerly Twitter) The RNIB Children, Young People and Family (CYPF) teams can provide information

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5:04

S2 Ep581: Adam Woodmason Sight Loss Story and Football

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/16

Adam Woodmason lost his sight five years ago. He spoke to David Hogg about how losing his sight impacted his life, in particular, watching his beloved Ipswich Town and his hopes for accessibility at football stadiums.

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9:01

S2 Ep571: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/15

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 the General Election, A meeting with some financial giants and artists like Taylor Swift and Coldplay. 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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6:50

S2 Ep569: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Twelve Angry Men, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/14

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 the very powerful courtroom thriller, straight from a very successful run in London’s West End as ’Twelve Angry Men’ visited the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. About Twelve Angry Men: A life in the balance. Twelve men. One

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14:58

S2 Ep569: Jenny Molineux on Being a Visually Impaired...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/13

Have you ever wondered what it might be like being a visually impaired parent, coping with the birth of your baby, getting through those first few days, weeks and months too? RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Jenny Molineux about her experiences of being a visually impaired Mum and her involvement in the up-coming in-person RNIB discussion event around parenting as a visually impaired person here at the RNIB’s Grimaldi Building in London on Thursday 20 June 2024 where Jenny

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9:34

S2 Ep572: It's International Albinism Awareness Day!

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/13

Did you know that 13th of June marks International Albinism Awareness Day? Paulina Kuchorew spoke with co-chairs of the Albinism Fellowship, Eshita Unadkat and Kristina Venning – Rose, about the importance of this awareness day in challenging negative stereotypes and myths around living with albinism. For support and more information about the work of Albinism Fellowship visit: About the Albinism Fellowship | Albinism Fellowship Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo.

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8:44

S2 Ep570: The 'Cost Of Sight Loss' In Wales

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/13

The cost-of-living crisis is having more of a financial and emotional impact on blind and partially sighted people in Wales. That’s been the findings of a new report from RNIB Cymru. Hywel Davies has been hearing what action needs to be taken. The full 'Cost of Sight Loss' report can be found here - The cost of sight loss in Wales (rnib.org.uk) For more information on the ways RNIB can support you, call the helpline on 0303 123 9999.

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7:17

S2 Ep568: My Experience Of Voting With Sight Loss

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/12

RNIB volunteer Ken Reid shares his own experiences of voting & why he feels it’s important for blind and partially sighted people to get along to their polling stations and vote on the coming election.He is talking to Barry Snell. 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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8:27

S2 Ep567: More Support For Blind & Partially Sighted...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/12

The Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind is an organisation providing practical, emotional and social support to blind and partially sighted adults across Coventry. Recently, they have set up a series of satellite groups for people living with sight loss in the area and we spoke with their Outreach Officer Kudy Santana as well as Chris Norman, their Service Development Officer. Visit their website for more information: Home - Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind (coventryblind.org.uk) Image

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S2 Ep566: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 12 June 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/12

Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Parenting with a Vision Impairment In-Person Discussion Join us for an in-person discussion on parenting with a vision impairment, hosted by RNIB’s Stories and CYPF teams as part of Spotlight on Stories week. The event takes place on 20 June from 11am-1.30pm at RNIB’s

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7:12

S2 Ep565: Weekly Social Media Update

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/11

What's been lighting up the internet this week? Amelia caught up with Holly Tuke 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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6:48

S2 Ep564: Share Your Story With The RNIB Stories Team

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/11

We all have a story to tell, and the RNIB stories team capture people’s lived experience by speaking to blind and partially sighted people and sight loss professionals from across the UK. The RNIB Stories Team would love to hear from you, so email StoriesTeam@rnib.org.uk to learn more and share your story. 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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13:35

S2 Ep560: RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Groups...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/10

There are many ways that blind and partially sighted people can get involved in the work that the RNIB does around making a more inclusive society for visually impaired people and even shape the future of the RNIB too. One way is through taking part in the regular Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings and the most recent meeting was all about Mental Wellbeing. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Robin Kaye from RNIB’s Insight and Customer Voice Team, Bryonie who is visually

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6:52

S2 Ep563: Become An RNIB Champion

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/10

With the general election now just weeks away, Barry Snell caught with RNIB's Assistant Public Affairs officer, Ross Meegan to find out how people can become an RNIB Champion and help to break down barriers for blind and partially sighted people during this election and beyond. If you'd like any advice on sight loss or have questions about voting, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image shows

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9:05

S2 Ep559: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/08

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 the forthcoming General Election, the Nation's Eye Health research and D-Day. 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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S2 Ep561: Important Information For 2024 UK General...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/07

As we approach the 2024 UK General Election, July 4th, there are some important deadlines that you need to know about, if you want to vote.There are also some important things that any blind or partially sighted voters should be aware of. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Tom Skelton, from RNIB, to find out more. If you'd like any advice on sight loss or have questions about voting, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Amazon device to call

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S2 Ep558: Some Audio Described Highlights From...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/07

Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It can also describe works of art, places of interest or exhibits. Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some of the many Audio Described shows and performances around the UK. If you'd

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