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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 Ep541: Helping Communities With 'The Big Lunch'

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/29

June is the ‘Month of Community’ across the UK. Kicking off the celebrations on the 1st and 2nd of June is the ‘Big Lunch’. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can take part. For more information on 'The Big Lunch' including how you can take part, visit the website - The Big Lunch 2024 | Eden Project Communities Image: White text on a green background which reads 'The Big Lunch'.

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8:49

S2 Ep540: Visionary Update with My Sight Nottingham

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/29

Amelia caught up with Visionary CEO Fiona Sandford and My Sight Nottingham CEO Michael Conroy about the financial challenges small charities are facing. Learn more about Visionary on their website -Welcome to Visionary - Visionary Learn more about My Sight Nottingham on their website - My Sight Notts | Seeing Beyond Sight Loss Image shows Visionary Logo of a pink and green circle eye shape forming the image of an eye which Visionary in white text below on a dark grey background.

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10:42

S2 Ep539: VI Dancer Molly Randall Wins Open Nationals...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/29

On 12 May 2024 at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, the home of ballroom dancing, 10 visually impaired dancers from Step Change Dance Studios took part in the Open National Competition as this year for the first time there were categories for blind and partially sighted dancers. Molly Randall one of Step Change Dance Studios visually impaired dancers won the ballroom section and also came second in the latin section. Molly tells RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey all about how she got into dancing,

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7:52

S2 Ep537: Business woman Allie Hamilton on life with...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/28

What is it like to have Macular Dystrophy? Allie was diagnosed 15 years ago and told Amelia about her sight loss journey, career and love of running. Learn more about Allie's recruitment business on her website - About us | Hamilton Munro Learn about Allie's Pizza Oven business on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cart-carriage-events/ Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio'

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9:49

S2 Ep535: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/25

Each week 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 spoke about the success of RNIB's 'See Differently Awards', before moving on to discuss the announcement of a General Election in the UK on July 4th. 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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4:23

S2 Ep538: Natalie Assaf Charles Bonnet Syndrome Study

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/24

Now our David Hogg hears about a new study which needs your help…

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7:32

S2 Ep526: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Jesus Christ...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/24

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 was reviewing that classic rock opera that is Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar as the reimagined touring production visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Julia

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7:47

S2 Ep536: Audio Drama Workshop From Screen Tales

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/23

A new creative workshop in South Wales brought together people with different types of sensory loss to start work on an original audio drama that will combine lived experience with state-of-the-art recording equipment. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about the project.

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7:04

S2 Ep534: Accessible Tests For Bowel Cancer

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/22

A new bowel cancer screening kit is being trialled in England. Its developers are hoping it will make testing at home for signs of bowel cancer more accessible for blind and partially sighted people, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. You can reach the free NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Helpline on 0800 707 60 60

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2:29

S2 Ep533: RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 - Jamie...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/22

The RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery winners took place in London on Tuesday 21st of May. After the awards the host for the night Scottish Blind Comedian Jamie MacDonald spoke with RNIB Connect Radio. Image shows Jamie being interviewed by Lisa from the RNIB social media team in front of a large black banner with all the logos for the night in high contrast white and some pink accents. Jamie is a while man wearing a navy blue jacket with a white shirt

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5:28

S2 Ep533: RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 - Duke of...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/22

The RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery winners took place in London on Tuesday 21st of May. Sir Robin Millar CBE was [presented with the Duke of Westminster Lifetime Achievement Award at the glitzy event and spoke with RNIB Connect Radio. Image shows Sir Robin Millar holding his award in front of a large black banner with all the logos for the night in high contrast white and some pink accents. The Award is a black cube with writing in contrasting colours

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3:15

S2 Ep532: Chatting With Lucy Scott & Alistair Petrie...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/22

The RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery winners took place in London on Tuesday 21st of May. Actor Lucy Scott has been supporting RNIB Talking Books for 35 years and got her husband, actor Alistair Petrie involved in volunteering as well. RNIB Connect Radio grabbed a quick word with them before the event kicked off. Photo: A grand ballroom with high ceilings and chandeliers and at the front a white lightbox with RNIB logo on one side of the cube and RNIB See

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2:16

S2 Ep529: RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 - Employer...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/22

The RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery winners took place in London on Tuesday 21st of May. Tesco won Employer Of The Year Award sponsored by T&Pm at the glitzy event and spoke with RNIB Connect Radio. Photo: Richard Stanyard on the left and Henry Gosling on the right, holding the award in front of a large black banner with all the logos for the night in high contrast white and some pink accents. The Award is a black cube with writing in contrasting

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2:05

S2 Ep530: Chatting With Singer Kelsey At RNIB See...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/22

The RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery winners took place in London on Tuesday 21st of May. Kelsey Ellison performed on the night and spoke with RNIB Connect Radio after her performance. Photo: Kelsey posing with a bright pink cowboy hat and a matching pink jumpsuit. Her hair is brown and curly and her make up is pink and sparkly to match the outfit, as is her prostatic pink glittery eye. The jumpsuit has big billowy sleeves, cinched in at the wrists and is

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3:01

S2 Ep528: RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 -...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/22

The RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery winners took place in London on Tuesday 21st of May. Suzie Simons won Volunteer of the Year Award sponsored by Woods Valldata at the glitzy event and spoke with RNIB Connect Radio. Photo: Suzie smiling and posing with her award in front of the backdrop banner with all the logos. The Award is a black cube with writing in contrasting colours on it. Suzie is wearing a pale pink maxi dress with a chiffon skirt with

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2:29

529: RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 - Red Bee Media

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/22

The RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery winners took place in London on Tuesday 21st of May. Sally Nevrkla and Georgina Rose from Red Bee Media were at the glitzy event and spoke with RNIB Connect Radio. Photo: A bright pink light box with the RNIB logo set atop a dark round table. On the light box: RNIB written in bold black letters and underlined with a bold pink line and 'See differently written underneath'. Beyond a vast ballroom with tables set for a

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2:57

S2 Ep531: That's A Wrap On RNIB See Differently...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/22

The RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery winners took place in London on Tuesday 21st of May. And as the big glitzy event wrapped up, we spoke with RNIB's CEO Matt Stringer to find out his thoughts on how the night went. Photo: Matt holding up his light pink tie as he shows it off to the camera. His hair is salt and pepper and wind-swept. He's wearing thin, clear rimmed glasses, and a smart navy suit with a bright white dress shirt.

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2:14

S2 Ep529: RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 - Design...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/22

The RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery winners took place in London on Tuesday 21st of May. Rebecca Atkinson for Mixmups won Design for Everyone Award sponsored by Red Bee Media at the glitzy event and spoke with RNIB Connect Radio. Photo: Rebecca smiling and posing with her award and a big wooden mixing spoon in front of the backdrop banner with all the logos. The Award is a black cube with writing in contrasting colours on it. Rebecca has shoulder length

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8:39

S2 Ep527: New Toolkit To Helps To Create Accessible...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/22

New research suggests that at least 1 in 12 blind or partially sighted people in the UK is a victim or survivor of domestic abuse. Nearly two hundred thousand people. Hywel Davies has been hearing about a new toolkit which aims to improve the lives of blind or partially sighted domestic abuse victims and survivors. Find out more information about the toolkit here: Sight Loss DV toolkit | Beacon Centre for the Blind (beaconvision.org)

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2:39

S2 Ep526: RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 - Team Of...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/05/22

The RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery winners took place in London on Tuesday 21st of May. SeeAbility's Special Schools Eye Care Team won Team of the Year Award sponsored by Meta at the glitzy event and we spoke with Malvi Patel, Martyn Howlett, Noopur Patel, and Louise Gow. Photo: The group stand smiling as they're interviewed with their award in front of the backdrop banner with all the logos. From left to right: Martyn, Malvi, Noopur, Louise. Martyn is

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