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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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7:35

S2 Ep368: Lord Jeffrey Archer on Traitors Gate

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/27

Lord Jeffrey Archer was in our London studios to record an exclusive introduction to his recent William Warwick novel ‘Traitors Gate’ and he chatted with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the novel, giving an overview of the plot, an audio description of the cover for ‘Traitors Gate’, where the story for the plot of steeling the Crown Jewells came from and why he continues to support the RNIB Talking Books Library. Lord Jeffrey Archer’s latest William Warwick novel ‘Traitors Gate’ can be found

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13:54

S2 Ep366: Shadow Secretary of State for Health and...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/26

One way to make local Councillors and even MP’s more aware of how bad street design and cluttered pavements can be a real challenge and even dangerous for blind and partially sighted people is to invite them to go on a guided walk. On Friday 9 February such a guided walk took place in Wellingborough and the Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting joined the walk, along with Eleanor Thompson RNIB’s Interim Director of Campaigns and Senior Regional Campaigns Manager

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11:56

S2 Ep366: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/24

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 as Matt was on leave RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by three members of key RNIB staff; David Newbold, Director of the Office of our Chief Executive, Dr Louise Gow, RNIB Senior Clinical Lead on Eye Health and Aidan Forman, RNIB Director of Technology. Louise talked about eye health along with how the numbers for repeat and ongoing eye clinic

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6:20

S2 Ep363: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Merchant of Venice...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/23

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 The Merchant of Venice 1936 at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon with the production centred around a planned march by Oswald Mosley and the British Union of Fascists through the Jewish East End of London. Audio described at the RSC

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9:32

S2 Ep363: The Return of Northern Ballet’s Much Loved...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/23

A ballet masterpiece is resurrected as Northern Ballet's heart-stopping revival of Romeo & Juliet will tour around the country from March into the autumn with audio described performances at every venue for blind and partially sighted people. Romeo & Juliet promises to deliver ballet at its most dramatic and intense. With glorious dancing and Prokofiev’s timeless music played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, audiences will be invited to rediscover the iconic love story like it’s the very

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6:11

S2 Ep365: Engage2Stage Short Film Screening In Liverpool

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/22

Engage2Stage are screening two short films created by VI filmmaker Elizabeth Roney. The films 'Through The Looking Glass' and 'Our Journey Home' tell the stories of blind and partially sighted people using creative imagery and audio description. Amelia talked to Elizabeth to learn more. The screenings take place at 2pm on Friday 23rd February at the Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool (22 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BY). Visit the Engage2Stage website for more information

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6:02

S2 Ep364: Attending An Audio Described Fashion Show

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/22

This year's London Fashion Week saw accessibility and inclusivity take centre stage with a special runway show. London-based non-profit organisation Hair & Care, in collaboration with Authentic Beauty Concept, Olivia Garden and Easydry worked with Sinéad O’Dwyer fashion show to provide audio description on the day as well as a special touch tour beforehand. Disability advocate and fashion icon in her own right, Claire Sisk from Can See Can't See, attended the event and told our Paulina all

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6:52

S2 Ep362: Sight Support Worthing Launch New Book Club

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/22

Sight Support Worthing offer a wide range of activities for blind and partially sighted people in West Sussex area, including a new book club which launches in April. Amelia talked to Alison Bates to learn more about the book club and their other services. Visit their website to learn more - https://sswcharity.org.uk/ Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'Connect Radio'

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11:43

S2 Ep360: Can A Robot Lead The Way?

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/21

Could a robot with cutting edge software guide a blind person around, say, an airport or shopping centre? Could it interact with the user and read out all kinds of helpful information and keep them safe? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to some of the team, behind Robbie, from Glasgow University to find out more. #RNIBConnect Image: Georgea (far left) who is a long time RNIB Scotland supporter and Haggeye member and Kyle (second from left) is from Forth Valley Sensory Centre. Far right

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5:24

S2 Ep361: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 21 February 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/21

Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer 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: The RNIB is looking for people with sight loss to complete the next quarterly Connect Voices Tracker survey which has a special focus on experiences of relationships for blind and partially sighted people. Questions will be around your views and experiences of forming and

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8:04

S2 Ep356: Self-Raising goes on Tour

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/19

Graeae artistic director Jenny Sealey MBE is touring with her autobiographical theatre production. All performances are relaxed and creatively integrate British Sign Language, Audio Description and Captions. There will be an Access Table available at every venue, providing additional access resources about the show. Amelia talked to Jenny to learn more... The performance is touring to: 6 – 17 February Soho Theatre, London 20 – 21 February Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough 22 – 23 February,

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6:30

S2 Ep359: New Canes Available In The RNIB Shop

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/19

There are some new items in the RNIB Products For Life Store that have been specially developed to help white cane users tackle tricky environments. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding out more. Products discussed: All Terrain Cane - All Terrain Cane | RNIB No Jab Cane- Ambutech Graphite No Jab Long Cane Four Section Red Leather Handle | RNIB

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6:54

S2 Ep358: Study Finds Link Between Lighting And Mobility

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/19

Researchers in the United States have been exploring links between lighting levels and mobility in older people with Glaucoma. Amelia talked to study author Dr.Pradeep Ramulu to learn more. Access the study using this link - Visual Impairment and Real-World Home Physical Activity With Home Environment in an Older Population | Geriatrics | JAMA Ophthalmology | JAMA Network Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a

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8:19

S2 Ep357: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/17

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 started by talking about the RNIB’s presence at The European Blind Union (EBU) 12th General Assembly meeting in Lisbon, Portugal earlier this week with RNIB’s Director of Insight and Customer Voice, David Aldwinckle being successfully voted on to the EBU Council. Then to an update on the recent quarterly sight los sector partnership meeting which Matt

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9:54

S2 Ep350: Mayday Parade Are On A Little Alternative

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/16

Mayday Parade have been a mainstay of Pop-punk music since forming in 2005. Our David Hogg caught up with Derek, Jeremy, and Alex from the band to delve into their bold decision to go independent, reminisce on their album Black Lines aheead of its ten-year anniversary and their plans for new music. Image shows the band in front of a white bcakground with Derek lying on the floor in front of the other four members. Image Credit: Salma Busto

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6:33

S2 Ep354: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Matthew Bourne’s...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/16

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 Toby and Vidar both share their thoughts on going to see the return of Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands which carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere back in 2005. Toby was at Sadler’s Wells on Saturday 13 January

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6:06

S2 Ep355: Matthew Simmans Climbs Kilimanjaro for...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/16

Matthew Simmans is hiking Kilimanjaro to raise money for Moorfield’s eye hospital. He told Amelia about his experiences in the hospital and how he’s preparing for the almost 6000m climb. Follow this link to visit Matthew's JustGiving page https://www.justgiving.com/page/matthew-simmans-1699703617500 Image: Matthew leans against a short brick wall with a misty hillside behind him and two hiking backpacks either side. He is smiling to the camera and wears a blue Moorfields vest over an orange

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9:07

S2 Ep353: Ramps On The Moon

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/15

Ramps On The Moon are a theatre organisation elevating the presence of disabled people both front-stage and behind scenes. Amelia talked to their Director for Change, Michèle Taylor MBE, to learn more. Image is a red circle with a slightly textured effect; there are small white stars alternating with white dots around the whole circle, inside the edge, and the words ‘Ramps on the Moon’ are in white in the middle of the circle. Learn more about Ramps On The Moon by visiting their website

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11:10

S2 Ep349: Scottish Opera - Marx in London! and La...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/14

News now of a couple of opera productions from Scottish Opera that are coming up this spring and into early summer with audio described performances of Marx in London! and La traviata for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Scottish Opera’s Audio Describer Catriona Gillies with an overview and insight into these two Scottish Opera productions. About Marx in London!: In London 1871, the spectre of communism might be haunting Europe, but Karl Marx’s

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4:24

S2 Ep351: Google SuperBowl Advert on Guided Frame

RNIB Connect ·

2024/02/14

At the recent SuperBowl, you may have noticed an ad from Google that highlights an accessibility feature of its Pixel 8 smartphone. David Hogg spoke to Google’s K.R Lui to find out more..

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