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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 Ep556: Volunteers Week – Gary Moritz

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/06

This week it’s all about the important contribution that volunteers can make, and celebrating all their great work, and showing the benefits that volunteering can provide to people. Hubert has been speaking to the host of Sunset Melodies Gary Moritz about his volunteering journey.

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8:27

S2 Ep557: Hits Different - A Sizzling Summer Romance...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/06

Are you looking for a sizzling summer romance to listen to this summer? Well just landed in the RNIB Talking Books Library is ‘Hits Different’ by social media influencer, proud cochlear implant wearer and global ambassador for DeafKidz International, pre-loved brand ambassador for eBay, and brand ambassador for Ann Summers, Loreal Paris, Essie and Sky, Tasha Ghouri, who was also the first deaf contestant on Love Island too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Tasha when she came into

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7:46

S2 Ep557: Blind Veterans - D-Day 80: In Their Own Words

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/06

Today 6 June 2024, as a nation we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy, the most decisive turning point in the Second World War. Blind Veterans UK who help to support vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss is honouring their D-Day heroes through the D-Day 80: In Their Own Words section of their website, telling their D-Day stories along with an online photography exhibition featuring portraits of 16 veterans who served in

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6:46

S2 Ep552: Mum Kay And Daughter Maisy Share Family's...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/06

How do you know if your child has retinoblastoma? Amelia spoke to mum Kay and daughter Maisy about their families experience of diagnosis and treatment, and why Kay wrote a book about their story. Learn more about retinoblastoma on the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) website - https://chect.org.uk/ 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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7:50

S2 Ep555: Magnifiers From The RNIB Shop

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/04

Time now to take a closer look at the range of optical and digital magnifiers available from the RNIB Shop. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has more. You can find more information on the Eschenbach System Vario Plus on the RNIB Shop website - Eschenbach System Vario Plus | RNIB

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7:25

S2 Ep554: General Election 2024 - Accessible Voting

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/04

With the up-coming general election on Thursday 4 July 2024 you might be wondering what assistance and support that there might be when casting your vote as a blind or partially sighted person. Niki Nixon from the Electoral Commission gives RNIB connect Radio’s Toby Davey an overview of the voting process and how accessible the voting experience will be for blind and partially sighted people. Niki and Toby started by chatting about the new photo ID that we all need to take with us and show to

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7:47

S2 Ep552: The Disability Policy Centre

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/04

How are the voices of disabled people used in policy? Amelia talked to Chloe-Schendel Wilson, Co-Founder and Director of thinktank The Disability Policy Centre, to learn how their research is used to inform campaigners and politicians. Learn more about the Disability Policy Centre on their website -https://thedisabilitypolicycentre.org/ 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

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11:32

S2 Ep553: Your Chance to Shape the Covid-19 Inquiry...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/04

The UK Covid-19 Enquiry started on 22 June 2022 to examine the UK’s response to, and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and learn lessons for the future. We know how much the pandemic affected the lives of many blind and partially sighted people and The RNIB is supporting the Covid-19 Inquiry’s ‘Every Story Matters’ programme to ensure that everyone has a chance to share their experience of how the pandemic impacted their lives. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Sophie Dodgeon, RNIB’s

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9:35

S2 Ep552: 160th Anniversary Concert for Sight Support...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/04

Sight Support Hull and East Yorkshire are hosting a glamorous film music concert to celebrate their 160th anniversary. Amelia talked to Angela Gregory from the charity to learn about their history, services and how life for blind and partially sighted people has changed since they began. The concert takes place in Hull Minster at 7pm on Friday 7th June 2024. Learn more about Sight Support Hull and East Yorkshire on their website -https://www.sightsupport.org/ Image shows RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep549: Adam Morse On his Super Bowl Google Guided...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/03

Adam Morse is a Film maker, Actor and much more besides who just happens to be blind and the Director behind the Google Guided frame Super Bowl 2024 advert which shows how a blind man is able with the help of the Guided Frame app to document his life just like anyone else does. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Adam to find out about how he got into film making, how that Super Bowl advert came about and how much freedom he had in making the advert too. Adam also talks about why he

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6:54

S2 Ep550: How Can Joining Haggeye Boost Your Confidence?

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/03

What skills can you learn from Haggeye? Amelia talked to long-term member Georgea about her favourite projects from over the years, and how being a member has benefitted her. Learn more about Haggeye, Scotland's award winning youth forum, on the RNIB Website https://www.rnib.org.uk/nations/scotland/youth-engagement-haggeye/ Follow @Haggeyefamily on Twitter and Facebook. Image shows the Haggeye Logo of a cartoon haggis wearing a red tartan kilt and hat with black shoes on.

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6:18

S2 Ep551: Matt Stringer's Weekly Update

RNIB Connect ·

2024/06/01

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 new Vision Partnership of charities, Vivian Francis discusses RNIB's brand and why were they both at the BBC? 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

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6:17

S2 Ep548: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Blood Brothers, AD...

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2024/05/31

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 we have one of Vidar’s favourite musicals with Willy Russell’s legendary musical Blood Brothers at the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Jonathan Nash. About Blood Brothers: Blood Brothers tells the

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9:03

S2 Ep547: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/31

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 an update on the Out Of Sight Vision Rehab campaign and some great accessibility news from London North East Railways (LNER). If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved, email

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S2 Ep548: Tate Britain Commission: Grace by Alvaro...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/31

On Tuesday 28 May 2024 Tate Britain unveiled to the press Grace, a major new commission by Alvaro Barrington, bringing sound, painting and sculpture to the dramatic architecture of Tate Britain’s neo-classical Duveen Galleries. At the press view in the Duveen Galleries RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Hannah Marsh, Assistant Curator Contemporary British Art at Tate Britain to find out more about Alvaro Barrington’s work and the inspiration for Grace. About Grace by Alvaro Barrington

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S2 Ep545: How Do Executors Help RNIB Honour Legacy...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/30

What is a lay executor? How do they help RNIB honour the wishes of someone who has passed away? Amelia spoke to Daniel Pepper from the RNIB Legacy Team to learn more. Learn more about leaving a gift in your will on the RNIB website - https://www.rnib.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/gifts-in-wills/ 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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6:18

S2 Ep546: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 29 May 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/29

Jemma Davidson, 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: Sign up for RNIB’s Free Online Training Session – Working with Your Local Council Hear from a local councillor about their experience of standing for election as a BPS person - with opportunity for Q&A. Learn from an experienced RNIB Volunteer Campaigner about how

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S2 Ep544: Eyewear From The RNIB Shop

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/29

There are always new products to explore at the RNIB Shop. Dave Williams has been hearing about eye wear options. For more information on the products discussed, visit the RNIB Shop - Eyewear | RNIB

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S2 Ep543: Volunteers' Week 2024 - Vivienne's Story

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/29

Volunteers' Week 2024 runs from 3rd till 9th of June and we celebrate 40 years of the event by saying a big ‘thank you’ to all of our amazing volunteers. Hywel Davies has been speaking to RNIB Campaigns Volunteer Vivienne Wilkes about her work. Learn more about volunteering on the RNIB website - Volunteer to support blind and partially sighted people | RNIB | RNIB Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath,

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8:56

S2 Ep542: Celebrating Volunteers' Week 2024 With RNIB...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/29

Volunteers' Week 2024 runs from 3rd till 9th of June and we celebrate 40 years of the event by saying a big ‘thank you’ to all of our amazing volunteers. Allan Russell spoke with RNIB Chair of Trustees , Anna Tylor, about the importance of volunteering and the impact their support has on charities like RNIB. Learn more about volunteering on the RNIB website - Volunteer to support blind and partially sighted people | RNIB | RNIB Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black

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