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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 Ep1283: Describing Heritage: Co-creating Access

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/06

VocalEyes the national charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people through audio description have just been awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to explore, with the input of blind and partially sighted people from a number of Thomas Pocklington Trust Sight Loss Councils, the co-creation of audio description in 10 heritage hubs across England to improve access in museums, galleries and heritage sites for visually impaired people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby

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S2 Ep1282: Envision’s AI Assistant Ally Could Help to...

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2025/08/06

Following on from a very successful pilot at the Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) in San Francisco Envision’s AI assistant Ally could help to open up access to museums for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Karthik Mahadevan, CEO and co-founder of Envision to firstly find out how the pilot project came about using Ally to open up access to museums for blind and partially sighted people. Karthik also explained to Toby how the technology works in a

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S2 Ep1280: Wolfram Syndrome UK

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2025/08/05

What is Wolfram Syndrome (WS) and how does it impact people's lives? Amelia spoke to Tracy Lynch, Co-Founder & Chief Executive of the UK’s WS charity, to learn more about the condition and the support available. Learn more on the Wolfram Syndrome website - Wolfram Syndrome UK Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller

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S2 Ep1279: Tom Skelton Visually Impaired Papa at...

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2025/08/04

Tom Skelton is a blind comedian who turned his worries and fears about becoming a father into his latest comedy show on at the Edinburgh Festival this week. David Hogg finds out more about Visually Impaired Papa.

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S2 Ep1278: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

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2025/08/02

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio 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 talks about the RNIB partnership with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire, improving access to bus travel for blind and partially sighted people with the ‘Swap-with-me’ training sessions for bus drivers, visually impaired performers at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 including RNIB’s very own stand-up comedian Tom Skelton

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S2 Ep1277: The Dan Daw Show - Edinburgh International...

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2025/08/01

The Dan Daw show is a bold dance-theatre production where Australian dancer Dan fuses sexy choreography and touching theatricality to take a stand against ableism. The show, which is part of the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) explores how engaging in kink becomes an act of defiance and radical self-acceptance. Amelia spoke to audio desciber, Myra Galletly, about her career and her process for describing the show. Learn more about the show and book tickets on the EIF website - The

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S2 Ep1199: August Almanac - History, Nature and Folklore

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2025/08/01

Join Amelia for another almanac - this month we celebrate the sturgeon moon and world bee day. Learn more about the nature and birds of July on the RSPB website - RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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S2 Ep1276: Audio-first Animated Children's Show...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/01

Maddie + Triggs is a children's podcast and animated show where a vision-impaired seven-year-old girl and her doggy best friend find music and adventure in the sounds of the everyday by really listening to the world around them. Amelia spoke to co-founder of production company Turnip + Duck, Aidan O’Donovan, to learn more. You can watch the animated series on Maddie & Triggs - BBC iPlayer and listen to the episodes on BBC sounds Learn more about Turnip + Duck on their website - Maddie +

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S2 Ep1275: Book of Mountains and Seas - Edinburgh...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/01

One of many audio described performances at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) is Book of Mountains and Seas, an opera inspired by Chinese myths that confronts humanity's complex relationship with nature. David Hogg chats to audio describer Amanda Drollinger to learn more… Learn more about the show and book tickets on the EIF website - Book of Mountains and Seas | Edinburgh International Festival Learn more about the access pass here - Access Pass | Edinburgh International

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S2 Ep1272: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

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2025/08/01

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio speak to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include accessible voting in Newcastle and reflecting on achievements during the parliamentary year. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on X or search your socials for RNIB

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S2 Ep1274: Faustus in Africa - Edinburgh...

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2025/07/31

Time now to hear about one of the many audio described performances taking place at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the dark puppetry of ‘Faustus in Africa’. For more information and tickets, visit the EIF website - Faustus in Africa! | Edinburgh International Festival Learn more about the access pass here - Access Pass | Edinburgh International Festival Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black

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S2 Ep1273: Adam Linn’s Sped Kid Brings Humour, Heart,...

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2025/07/31

Award-winning storyteller Adam Linn brings his unforgettable solo show Sped Kid to the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running August 1–25 at theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall. Based on Linn’s true story, Sped Kid is a raw, funny, and fiercely original coming-of-age tale about going blind — and finding power, purpose, and rhythm in the unlikeliest of places. Set in 1984 Boston, the show traces 12-year-old Adam’s journey from an all-white Catholic school to a chaotic public special ed program, where he

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S2 Ep1263: More Help For Blind And Partially Sighted...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/31

RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people in rural and isolated areas. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jenny Bowles, who lives on the Isle of Arran and attended one of the charity’s events. If you live in Scotland, are blind or partially sighted, and would like more info, go to www.rnib.org.uk/scotland #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold

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S2 Ep1262: More Support For Blind And Partially...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/31

RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people in rural and isolated areas. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jane Coates, from RNIB Scotland, to find out more. If you live in Scotland, are blind or partially sighted, and would like more info, go to www.rnib.org.uk/scotland #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letter With A Solid Pink Line

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S2 Ep1271: HMRC Warns Against Winter Fuel Scams

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2025/07/29

HMRC are warning people to be vigilant against scammers at this time of year, as bogus messages are being sent to thousands of people across the UK about winter fuel payments. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can stay safe online. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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S2 Ep1270: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - War Horse, AD Theatre...

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2025/07/29

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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we have an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France for young Albert’s beloved horse Joey as the current tour of the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse visited the

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S2 Ep1269: RNIB Connect Regional Facebook Groups

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/29

Our David Hogg finds about a way for blind and partially sighted people to connect with others in their local area.

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S2 Ep1261: Scottish Government Working On New...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/29

The Scottish Government is working to co-create an Equalities Plan to underpin it’s work for an equitable society. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Kaukab Stewart MSP, Minister for Equalities, to learn more about it’s goals and how people with disabilities are helping to co-create the plan. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters With a Solid Pink Line Below

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S2 Ep1267: Extant Champions Visually Impaired Access...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/28

Some great news for blind and partially sighted people going to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 as Extant, the UK’s leading professional performing arts company of blind and visually impaired artists, has announced plans to make an Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue fully accessible for visually impaired audiences. This landmark Extant collaboration is with ZOO Venues in partnership with Sight Scotland and Visually Impaired Creators Scotland (VICS). Three headline performances at ZOO will

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S2 Ep1260: Brighton Open Swim Sessions For Blind And...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/28

After a successful research project by the University of Brighton, the city’s Sea Lanes pool has announced dedicated times for blind and partially sighted people to come along for a dip. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Sadie Rockliffe, from Brighton University, and Elizabeth Meadows, from Sea Lanes, to find out more about the accessible sessions. If you’d like more info on the research, go to www.accessiblewaters.co.uk For the sessions, go to www.sealanesbrighton.co.uk You can

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