RNIB Connect

7:57

S2 Ep1785: RNIB Cymru's Monthly Campaigns Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/22

Each month RNIB Connect Radio speaks to the Policy and Campaigns Team from RNIB Cymru. This month, we hear about the letter RNIB Cymru has sent to the new Cabinet Minister for Health in Wales and the ‘Pathways in Practice’ sessions that are taking place all over the country.For more information on the work of RNIB Cymru's Policy and Campaigns Team, visit the website - Policy - Wales - RNIB Cymru campaigns I RNIB | RNIB

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7:29

S2 Ep1792: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/20

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon began by reflecting on the increase in the availability of audio description for many of the 2026 Football World Cup games on television for blind and partially sighted fans. Then to the reception on Wednesday 17 June at the House of Commons hosted by Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea that brought together people from

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9:09

S2 Ep1793: RNIB Scotland's Monthly Campaigns Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/19

Time to catch up with the latest work from RNIB Scotland's Campaigns Team.This month, RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew is joined by Kirstie Henderson to chat tactile paving at train stations across Scotland, free travel for companions and more.If you’d like to find out more, or get involved in campaigning visit: Read about RNIB Scotland's campaigns | RNIB or call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999.#RNIBConnectImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold

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4:54

S2 Ep1791: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Frankie Goes to...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/19

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 another audio described theatre review.This time we have a bold, uplifting celebration of ambition, transformation and self-discovery as the current tour of ‘Frankie Goes to Bollywood’ visited the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Carolyn Smith. About ‘Frankie Goes to

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3:18

S2 Ep1789: Raising Awareness of the Importance of...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/19

On Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the Thames Pavilion at the House of Commons Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea hosted an event that brought together people from across the sight loss sector and Eye Care Health service to launch a new training package sponsored by the RNIB, hosted on the Royal College of Ophthalmologist's’ Inspire platform for Clinicians working within Eye health to raise awareness around the importance of emotional support at the point of diagnosis.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby

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5:30

S2 Ep1788: Raising Awareness of the Importance of...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/19

On Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the Thames Pavilion at the House of Commons Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea hosted an event that brought together people from across the sight loss sector and Eye Care Health service to launch a new training package sponsored by the RNIB, hosted on the Royal College of Ophthalmologist's’ Inspire platform for Clinicians working within Eye health to raise awareness around the importance of emotional support at the point of diagnosis.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby

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5:24

S2 Ep1790: Raising Awareness of the Importance of...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/19

On Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the Thames Pavilion at the House of Commons Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea hosted an event that brought together people from across the sight loss sector and Eye Care Health service to launch a new training package sponsored by the RNIB, hosted on the Royal College of Ophthalmologist's’ Inspire platform for Clinicians working within Eye health to raise awareness around the importance of emotional support at the point of diagnosis.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby

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7:20

S2 Ep1787: Raising Awareness of the Importance of...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/19

On Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the Thames Pavilion at the House of Commons Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea hosted an event that brought together people from across the sight loss sector and Eye Care Health service to launch a new training package sponsored by the RNIB, hosted on the Royal College of Ophthalmologist's’ Inspire platform for Clinicians working within Eye health to raise awareness around the importance of emotional support at the point of diagnosis.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby

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4:59

S2 Ep1786: Raising Awareness of the Importance of...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/19

On Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the Thames Pavilion at the House of Commons Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea hosted an event that brought together people from across the sight loss sector and Eye Care Health service to launch a new training package sponsored by the RNIB, hosted on the Royal College of Ophthalmologist's’ Inspire platform for Clinicians working within Eye health to raise awareness around the importance of emotional support at the point of diagnosis.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby

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5:52

S2 Ep1797: Train From Milan To Switzerland -...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/17

Join Jonathan as he takes a £2 flight to Milan and starts a mountainous train journey into Italy.Listen to Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.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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5:55

S2 Ep1781: Italy To Switzerland Train - Travelogue 53...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/17

Join Jonathan on a beautiful train ride through Italy, arriving into the snowy mountains of Switzerland.Listen to Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.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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6:50

S2 Ep1784: The Toniebox 2 Player Now Available in the...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/17

This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s Buying Administrator W\we are looking at the Tonies range of products that have just been added to the shop including the Toniebox 2 audio player and Tonies audio figurines.Designed for ages 1-9+. Through the Toniebox 2 children can play their favourite stories and songs by placing a tactile, magnetic Tonie character on top of the box. Tap the box to skip a song or chapter, tilt it to fast-forward or

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8:40

S2 Ep1778: Extant - Accessible Showcase of Visually...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/16

Extant, the UK’s leading professional performing arts company of blind and visually impaired artists, will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer building on the success of its landmark 2025 programme. The company will present three Enhance shows alongside a new showcase, in partnership with Underbelly as principal venue partner on 18th August celebrating a number of the most exciting visually impaired-led performances including stand-up, cabaret, dance, theatre and new writing. Amelia

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10:14

S2 Ep1777: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/13

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon talks about the board of trustees visit to Edinburgh, tactile platform markers at Scottish train stations and why Kate Winslet spoke about an audio description problem in Northern Ireland.If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call

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4:19

S2 Ep1775: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Waitress, AD Theatre...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/12

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 another audio described theatre review.We have a musical comedy made from the finest ingredients this week as the current tour of ‘Waitress’ visited the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Nicola Williams. About ‘Waitress’The five-star musical returns, starring Carrie Hope

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18:56

S2 Ep1776: Selina Mills on Singing with the...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/11

Have you ever thought of joining and singing in a choir as a blind or partially sighted person but wondered how accommodating the choir might be for you as a visually impaired singer?Well, RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with blind Author and Broadcaster Selina Mills along with Jack Apperley Conductor of the Goldsmiths choral Union as the choir were rehearsing for their up-coming ‘Poetry in Motion’ concert at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street, London on Tuesday 16 June at 7.30pm

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3:50

S2 Ep1780: Tenerife Hard Rock Cafe Part 2 -...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/10

Return to Tenerife to soak in the sunshine and eat delicous food with Jonathan Abro.Listen to Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.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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6:08

S2 Ep1774: National Theatre London Audio Description...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/09

Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the NT and a couple that are available online with audio description via NT at home.Audio described performances included: ‘Pride’ - Saturday 18 July,

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10:14

S2 Ep1769: Vision Norfolk Gardening Group

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/08

Vision Norfolk's gardening group meets regularly to enjoy gardening and social activities in a supportive, accessible environment.Amelia learned more from Mark Smith...Learn more on the Vision Norfolk website - Gardening - Vision NorfolkGet in touch with Mark by phoning 01603 573000 (extension 341)Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written

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4:23

S2 Ep1773: Attending Music Festivals As A VI Person

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/08

What is like to go to a music festival as a visually impaired person? Amelia spoke to Lindsey Leitch about her experiences.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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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