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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 Ep225: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 15 November 2023

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/15

Jemma Davidson, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Coordinator 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: Gym Buddy: A new database to match BPS people with gym buddies. Millie is a See Sport Differently Champion based in Worcestershire. She is working on a project to create a gym buddy database, similar to the Find a Guide Database for finding a guide runner. Millie is a

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5:40

S2 Ep223: Accessible Publishing Conference: Auto...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/14

Hubert has been attending the inaugural Accessible Publishing Conference, organized by RNIB and the DAISY Consortium, hosted by Google. He's been finding out about a new way to improve the availability of audio books compaired to e-pub titles.

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9:36

S2 Ep224: Sailing Week For Blind And Partially...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/14

The Sailing Vision Trust is hosting it’s 2024 sailing week in the summer and they’re looking for blind and partially sighted people to take part in the popular event. Even if you’ve never stepped onboard a yacht before, it’s a lot of fun. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Will Bridge, from Sailing Vision Trust, and Vicki, a blind participant, to find out more. If you’d like more info about the event, go to www.sailing vision.org Or email mail@sailingvision.org #RNIBConnect Image Shows

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7:01

S2 Ep227: Dark Soul, A Film For The Ears

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/14

Now our David Hogg finds out about a very special film for the ears with a bit of an accessibility twist. Dark Soul, is a supernatural thriller and the premiere of this thrilling series took place in Glasgow recently. David spoke with creator Ros Borland, director Zoe Hunter, and Kirin Saeed, who attended the premiere. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo.

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7:40

S2 Ep223: Accessible Publishing Conference: An...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/14

At the end of the day's events at the Accessible Publishing Conference, Hubert has been speaking to Stacy Scott about the successes of the UK Publishing Accessibility Action Group, and the achievements of Taylor and Francis Group, and also her thoughts on the conference.

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4:34

S2 Ep223: Accessible Publishing Conference: A Chat...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/14

Hubert has been speaking to various people at the inaugural Accessible Publishing Conference, organised by RNIB and The DAISY Consortium, hosted by Google, and it's Google's Chris Patnoe that he has managed to speak to.

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5:55

S2 Ep223: Accessible Publishing Conference:...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/14

Hubert has been attending the inaugural Accessible Publishing Conference, organized by RNIB and The DAISY Consortium and hosted by Google. He has been speaking to the chief executive of The DAISY Consortium about the DAISY format, and his hopes for the conference.

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10:44

S2 Ep219: Women in Revolt! - Art and Activism in the...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/13

‘Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990 is a landmark exhibition at Tate Britain of feminist art in the UK from 1970 to 1990. The exhibition explores how interconnected networks of women used radical ideas and rebellious methods to make an invaluable contribution to British culture. Showcasing work by over 100 women artists and collectives living and working in the UK, this will be the first major survey of its kind. Painting, drawing, photography, textiles, printmaking, film,

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4:28

S2 Ep222: Within The Raven's Shadow by Will Kent

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/10

In honour of Armistice Day, Will Kent shares his original poem 'Within The Raven's Shadow'. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

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5:28

S2 Ep218: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Charlie and the...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/10

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 entered a world of pure imagination as the current tour of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre on Saturday 28 October 2023 at 2pm with description by Professional Audio Describer

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S2 Ep221: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/10

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell 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 RNIB’s new Trustees, Better eye health care, DAISY accessible books and Christmas! 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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8:10

S2 Ep220: A Proud March Past The London Cenotaph

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/10

On November 11th, 2023, blind veteran Mark Vidler will proudly march past the Cenotaph in London to pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, for King and country. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Mark about his career, the help he has received from Blind Veterans UK and what it means to be part of Sunday’s event. If you’d like more information about BV UK, go to www.blindveterans.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image shows a field of poppies made out of a glossy red

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5:06

S2 Ep252: Walsall Society for the Blind

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/09

Walsall Society for the Blind recently teamed up with Walsall FC to raise awareness of the organisation. David Hogg found out more.

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8:51

S2 Ep217: Charity’s Monthly Catch Up Discusses New...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/09

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with Chris Danielsen, PR Director of the National Federation of the Blind in the USA. This month they discuss the new audio described NetFlix series, All The Light We Cannot See. It’s not all about the audio description but why it’s great to see blind actors portray blind characters, in a major production. If you’d like more info about the NFB in the US, go to www.nfb.org For more on RNIB Connect Radio, go to

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5:39

S2 Ep216: Jingle Jam!

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/08

RNIB has been selected as one of the twelve charity partners for this year’s Jingle Jam, a gaming streaming extravaganza. With more, here’s David Hogg. Image: ‘Players Assemble’ text in the centre of the image in a pink square box. There is a neon pink games controller graphic on the top right corner above the text and an old school neon green games controller in the right-hand side of the image that has a small wire coming out the top of the controller.

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7:42

S2 Ep215: Sight Village South East 2023 - 'In Focus'

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/07

Sight Village Exhibitions are a great place to find out more about the latest technology, equipment, and support services available to people who are blind or partially sighted. Dave Williams was in London for Sight Village South East where he caught up with ‘In Focus’ who offer specialist education, accommodation and support for 16 to 25 year olds.

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7:55

S2 Ep215: 'Travel Hands' At Sight Village South East

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/07

Sight Village Exhibitions are a great place to find out more about the latest technology, equipment, and support services available to people who are blind or partially sighted. Dave Williams was in London for Sight Village South East where he heard about the ‘Travel Hands’ guidance service.

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6:44

S2 Ep214: King Charles Delivers His First King’s...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/07

Although King Charles stepped in for Queen Elizabeth II last year, this will be his first speech as Monarch. The speech, prepared by politicians, outlines the government’s plans for the new parliamentary term. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Roisin Jacklin, from RNIB, to get the charity’s response to some of the speech’s content. #RNIBConnect Image shows King Charles delivering his speech.

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8:24

S2 Ep212: Delivery Drones From Starship Technologies

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/06

How do you fancy having your next bag of shopping delivered to you by a robot? Delivery drones are making their way to more locations around the UK, Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding out how beneficial they could be for blind and partially sighted people. Image shows a Starship delivery drone driving down a high street.

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S2 Ep208: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Matthew Bourne’s Romeo...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/03

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 Shakespeare’s timeless story of forbidden love which was given an injection of raw passion and youthful vitality with Mathew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet as his New Adventures dance theatre production visited the Wolverhampton Grand

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