RNIB Connect

8:46

S2 Ep209: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 4...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/03

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. Matt began this week by talking about the great news that the government have decided to scrap the closures to railway ticket offices following thousands and thousands of blind and partially sighted people taking part in the consultation and writing to their MP’s as well as all the campaigning work the RNIB and our sight loss sector partners have done around the proposed

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6:02

S2 Ep211: Audio Described Festive Tour From Scottish...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/03

As part of it’s new festive touring show, Cinders, Scottish Ballet will include audio described performances for blind and partially sighted patrons. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Emma-Jane, from the company, to learn more about this year’s show and how you can get to the audio described shows. If you’d like more info, go to www.scottishballet.co.uk Or call 0141 331 2931. #RNIBConnect Image Shows Two Dancers Warming up for Cinders

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8:55

S2 Ep210: Visionary and Thomas Pocklington Trust

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/02

Now time for an update from Visionary UK, a membership organisation for different sight loss charities across the UK. Amelia was joined by Fiona Sandford of Visionary and Cathy Low of Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) to learn more about their campaigns and Internship Program. Go to www.visionary.org.uk to find out more about Visionary. Go to www.pocklington-trust.org.uk to find out more about TPT. Image: Visionary UK Logo, a pink and green circle eye shape forming the image of an eye which

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11:12

S2 Ep208: All The Light We Cannot See - New Netflix...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/02

‘All The Light We Cannot See’’ is a new Netflix series based on Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer prize winning Novel of the same name, set in the final days of WWII, as the paths of Marie-Laura a blind French girl and Werner a German soldier collide. Marie-Laura is played by Aria Mia Loberti in her first major screen role as a blind Actor with Louis Hofmann as Werner along with an all Starr cast too. The audio description for ‘All The Light We Cannot See’ is voiced by Fern Lulham, a blind Broadcaster and

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5:46

S2 Ep206: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 1 November 2023

RNIB Connect ·

2023/11/01

Clare Aldworth, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Officer 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: Help RNIB make Eye Health Information More Relevant and Engaging RNIB produces lots of resources about a wide range of different eye conditions. These are created in a number of different formats. RNIB is keen to make sure these resources are as relevant and engaging as

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4:21

S2 Ep207: Railway Ticket Offices Across England To...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/31

Your campaigning has worked! It’s been announced the government have scrapped plans to close ticket offices at railway stations in England. David Hogg finds out more from RNIB's Lindsay Coyle about the campaigning effort and what will happen now. Image: RNIB Logo. Upon a white background, 'RNIB' written in bold black letters and underlined with a pink line.

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5:01

S2 Ep203: Will Kent Faces His Fears In Abseil Fundraiser

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/31

Wil Kent took on a brave challenge to raise money for his local sight loss charity, Vision PK. Amelia learned more about the fundraiser and what the charity means to him. To learn more about Vision PK visit their website visionpk.org.uk Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

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9:13

S2 Ep200: How to Keep Your Guide Dog or Pet Dog...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/30

In the lead up to Bonfire Night on Sunday 5 November 2023 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with Helena Gibbons from Guide Dogs to find out how best to look after our Guide Dogs or pet dogs if they are frightened or stressed when fireworks start going off in the lead up to Bonfire Night and on the night itself. Toby began by asking Helena why some dogs are fine with the noises that fireworks make when they go off while other dogs seem very frightened and stressed. Helena then shared some

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7:28

S2 Ep205: Beetlejuice Film Review

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/30

Spooky Film review time now, as Amelia and Allan discuss the 1988 film Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

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8:37

S2 Ep204: Get Reading With This Local Book Group

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/30

Fancy expanding your reading horizons? Well, why not join a book group? Our Paulina chats with Lawson Eades about facilitating her local book group. To find out more about the group contact Linsey Stocks at Forth Valley Sensory Centre. Call: 01324 590888 or email: sensory@forthvalleysensorycentre.org Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo upon a green background. Written in white in 3 rows: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. A bold white line underlines Connect Radio.

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9:45

S2 Ep202: RNIB Customer Update 28th October 2023

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/28

Hywel Davies catches up with RNIB Chief Social Change Officer Vivienne Francis, who is sitting in for our Chief Executive Matt Stringer for this week’s RNIB update. 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 Helpline. #RNIBConnect

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6:24

S2 Ep197: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Everybody’s Talking...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/27

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 story of one 16 year-old who overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight with Everybody’s Talking About Jamie as the current tour visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre for the

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6:24

S2 Ep197: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Everybody’s Talking...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/27

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 story of one 16 year-old who overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight with Everybody’s Talking About Jamie as the current tour visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre for the

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7:34

S2 Ep201: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/27

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month the team are looking back at their visits to the political party conferences, around the UK. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved, email campaigns@rnib.org.uk Visit rnib.org.uk/news or call

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6:13

S2 Ep199: Firewalk Fundraiser for Sensory Services by...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/27

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey are hosting their first firewalk fundraiser this November. Amelia learned more about the exciting event from their Events and Engagement Manager, Vivienne Salter. Learn more about the firewalk and Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey by visiting sightforsurrey.org.uk Image: Promotional image of feet walking on burning coals with wording: ‘Firewalk. Can you take the heat? Thursday 16th November 2023, The Guildford Pavilion. With Sensory Services by Sight for

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7:36

S2 Ep199: North East Sensory Services upgrade...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/27

North East Sensory Services (NESS) have recently upgraded their accessible fitness centre in Aberdeen. Amelia talked to Linda Fachie and June Wyness to learn more… Learn more about NESS by visiting their website nesensoryservices.org Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

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6:09

S2 Ep198: New Get Set Progress Internship Opportunities

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/26

Earlier this year the Get Set Progress program from Thomas Pocklington Trust in collaboration with RNIB has helped 18 interns move on to further employment. Hubert has been finding out more about the latest available internship opportunities.

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7:56

S2 Ep198: Leaving a Gift in Your Will to RNIB

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/25

Did you know that you can leave money to a charity in your will? RNIB’s Legacy Campaign Manager Louise Slott speaks to Joyce Cattenach about her experiences with RNIB and why she’s remembering RNIB in her will. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary written in white upon a green background.

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10:55

197: Take Part in Extant Free Online Creative...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/24

Extant the professional theatre company for blind and partially sighted people are creating ‘Unseen’, an audio drama that imaginatively explores and portrays the unique ways in which domestic violence affects blind and visually impaired individuals. Extant are offering free online creative workshops to any blind or partially sighted person who may have lived experience of domestic violence, who would also like to use creative tools to explore ways of sharing stories and finding new

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12:41

S2 Ep196: What Is Domestic Abuse And Where To Get Help?

RNIB Connect ·

2023/10/24

Did you know 1 in 12 blind or partially sighted people are estimated to have experienced domestic abuse in the last year? All this week, we’ve teamed up with SafeLives to discuss why blind and partially sighted people are more likely to experience domestic abuse and where people can find help and support. Paulina speaks to Charlotte Giarnese, Practice Consultant with SafeLives, to find out how to spot the signs of domestic abuse and what support is available. Please be aware the following

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