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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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S2 Ep283: Julian Fellowes on The Night Before Christmas

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/22

Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey, Belgravia and Gosford Park, has recorded a special version of the festive poem ‘The Night Before Christmas’ for visually impaired children to enjoy this Christmas. Lord Fellowes is a Vice President of the RNIB as well as President of the RNIB’s Talking Books Library. He was delighted to record the poem, which is a festive favourite of his. He is passionate about ensuring literature is accessible to all visually impaired children living across the

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38:11

S2 Ep284: Metro Blind Sport 50th Golden Anniversary...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/22

Metro Blind Sport is a London based charity creating fun, accessible sport and social activity opportunities for people who are blind or partially sighted, of all ages and abilities. Established in 1973 by a group of passionate blind and partially sighted individuals keen to break down barriers to sports participation. On Friday 21st April 2023 Metro Blind Sport celebrated their 50th Golden Anniversary with a gala dinner at Queen’s Club in London. To celebrate 50 golden years of Metro Blind Sport

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6:53

S2 Ep280: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Bodyguard Musical,...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/22

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. For Vidar’s final audio described theatre review of 2023 we have the current touring stage production of the breathtaking romantic thriller that is The Bodyguard Musical at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham on Saturday 9 December at 2.30pm with description by

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10:21

S2 Ep278: A Look Back At 2023 With RNIB CEO

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/21

Each year, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the Chief Executives of some of the world’s leading sight loss charities. For his final review of the year, Allan sat down with RNIB’s Chief Executive Matt Stringer for a look back at 2023 and a look ahead to 2024. Image shows RNIB logo. On a white background written in 2 rows in black: RNIB, See differently. RNIB is underlined with a bold pink line.

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11:24

S2 Ep282: A Life Living with Sight Loss with Megan Price

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/21

From time to time here on RNIB Connect Radio we like to talk with blind and partially sighted people to find out what life is really like living with sight loss, how they have coped throughout their life with the level of sight they have and the advice they would give to other people who might be starting to lose their sight or finding it difficult to cope with the sight they have. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey spoke with Megan Price from rural Wales who has lived with the eye conditions aniridia

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9:48

S2 Ep275: A Look Back At 2023 With NFB USA CEO

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/21

Each year, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the Chief Executives of some of the world’s leading sight loss charities. This time, Allan spoke to Chris Danielsen from the National Federation of the Blind in the USA, for a look back at 2023 and ahead to 2024 for the charity. Image shows NFB USA logo.

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11:43

S2 Ep274: A Look Back At 2023 With BPA CEO

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/20

Each year, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the Chief Executives of some of the world’s leading sight loss charities. Today, with Paralympics coming up next year, Allan spoke with David Clarke, Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association, to reflect on the year and look ahead to 2024. Image shows the British Paralympic Association logo.

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6:03

S2 Ep281: Can Smart Packaging Be Accessible?

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/19

Marc Powell from RNIB wants all packaging on FMCG or ‘fast moving consumer goods’ to be accessible to blind and partially people. Our Robert Kirkwood spoke with Marc to find out more. Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a white background RNIB' is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line.

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8:46

S2 Ep273: A Look Back At 2023 With CNIB CEO

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/19

Each year, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the Chief Executives of some of the world’s leading sight loss charities. Today, he hears from John Rafferty, Chief Executive of CNIB, Canada’s largest sight loss charity, as they look back at 2023 for the organisation and ahead to 2024. Image shows the CNIB logo.

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S2 Ep279: Christmas Movie Review: Home Alone

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/18

The festive season is here, but can it really be Christmas without watching this classic movie? Reviewing the audio described version of this festive flick, it's The Happy Hour's Claire and Paulina. You can follow Claire by searching for 'Can See Can't See' or 'canseecantsee' on most social media platforms. Image shows Home Alone poster. A blond 8-year old boy is holding his shocked face, behind him, 2 burglars are tied up in Christmas lights and a festive red ribbon.

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10:23

S2 Ep272: A Look Back At 2023 With Guide Dogs CEO

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/18

Each year, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the Chief Executives of some of the world’s leading sight loss charities. Today, he's chatting with Guide Dogs Chief Exec Andrew Lennox, about the charity’s journey through 2023. Image shows the Guide Dog logo is a graphic icon on an inky blue background. There are five Labrador yellow shapes – The biggest resembles an upside down heart and is surrounded by four circles above of different sizes.

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14:42

S2 Ep269: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - AD Theatre Review of...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/16

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 a bit of a look back on his audio described theatre reviews of 2023 and some highlights for 2024 that Vidar may have already booked his tickets for! Vidar’s highlights of 2023 included - Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Welsh National opera’s production of Verdi’s La Traviata

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8:44

S2 Ep277: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/16

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio 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 government's downgrade of the role of Minister for Disabled People, Scotland's pavement parking ban and RNIB's '12 Days of Christmas' on social media. 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

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S2 Ep263: Charlotte Sands is on A Little Alternative

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/15

Just before the release of her debut album 'Can We Start Over?', singer-songwriter Charlotte Sands joins David Hogg to discuss the record, what she's learned from working with bands like The Maine, PVRIS, and The Band CAMINO, and how excited she is for her 2024 world tour. You can catch A Little Alternative on RNIB Connect Radio every Friday at 9 pm or Saturdays at 7 pm. The photo shows Charlotte Sands wearing a white hoodie, standing against a white background, sticking her tongue out toward the

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S2 Ep262: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Lion, The Witch...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/15

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 stepped through the wardrobe into the kingdom of Narnia with a real magical production of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre on Saturday 2 December at 7pm with description by Professional Audio Describer

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10:21

S2 Ep276: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Campaigns Team Look...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/15

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell sat down with some of RNIB’s Campaigns Team to look back at some of the charity’s successes in 2023 and took a look at what they’ll be involved in as we go through 2024. The team also want to thank everyone who got involved with campaigns across the UK, from local issues to UK wide work, including their help to reverse the planned closures of many train station ticket offices. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved, email

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13:15

S2 Ep271: A Look Back At 2023 With BBS CEO

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/15

Each year, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the Chief Executives of some of the world’s leading sight loss charities. Today, he's talking with Alaina MacGregor, CEO of British Blind Sport, as they look back at the charity’s year and ahead to 2024. Image shows the British Blind Sport logo.

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S2 Ep270: Meet The South Asian Visually Impaired Group

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/14

Today, we hear about the South Asian VI (SAVI) Group. Our Paulina spoke with two members of the group, Abu-bakr Ishtiaq and Furahan Patel, to find out why they joined the group and why it's important to find a community of people that understand you. To find out more call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk Image shows RNIB Connect Radio green logo. Upon a green background and written in 3 rows: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. Connect Radio is underline with a

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10:09

S2 Ep266: Moorfields Eye Hospital to Start Retinal...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/14

The Medical Research Council (MRC) Development Pathway Funding Scheme (DPFS) has announced an award of £1.2 million funding for clinical research by Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Comprehensive Clinical Trials Unit (CCTU) at UCL. The study is being led by Mahi Muqit, consultant vitreoretinal surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital and honorary clinical lecturer at UCL. The study is an early phase drug discovery that will explore a novel treatment for retinal detachment surgery complicated by scar

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10:06

S2 Ep264: When is a good time to update your will?

RNIB Connect ·

2023/12/14

Are you thinking of updating your will? You can use the RNIB’s accessible guide to help. Amelia talked to Helen Smith, RNIB Head of Legacy Engagement, and Daniel Pepper, RNIB Legacy Management Lead, to learn more. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

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