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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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6:48

S2 Ep1772: Volunteer to Welcome Visitors to the RNIB...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/08

Your chance to help RNIB celebrate 90 year’s of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible gifts in wills have on the charity’s work too by joining RNIB at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 from 22 to 26 July to welcome and chat with visitors to the RNIB Talking Books Garden designed by award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes which has also been supported by players of the Postcode Lottery.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Jackie Taylor, RNIB supporter Experience Officer and

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7:17

S2 Ep1771: Sight Village Central Preview

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/08

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village Central.For more information, visit the Sight Village Central website - Sight Village Central is Back in Birmingham in 2026 – Don't Miss It! - Queen Alexandra College

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9:40

S2 Ep1770: What is Diabetes Week 2026 all about?

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/08

June 8th to 14th is Diabetes Week.Charities in this area will be using the week to encourage more people to get support for the condition, as well as encourage people to take steps to avoid, or control the condition.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Laura MacPherson and Fiona Kane from Diabetes Scotland.If you’d like more info, call 0141 212 8710Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. Email: helpline.scotland@diabetes.org.ukOur dedicated diabetes helpline is for everyone with diabetes, their

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8:38

S2 Ep1768: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/06

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 RNIB’s call for feedback on driverless taxis and the board are on the road to Edinburgh.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 our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's

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7:52

S2 Ep1767: Sight Loss Council Cymru - Summer Meetings

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/03

This summer you’ve got the chance to make your voice heard in a series of meetings with Sight Loss Council Cymru. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.For more information on all of the upcoming events, visit the Wales Council of the Blind website - Sight Loss Council Cymru - Wales Council of the Blind

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6:30

S2 Ep1764: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Money for Nothing and...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/03

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 another audio described theatre review.We have a double bill of new writing this week with ‘Money for Nothing’ and ‘Untitled’ from the Origins Festival at the Birmingham Hippodrome which showcased new work by eight Birmingham-based artists in the Patrick Studio with description for every performance by Professional

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6:13

S2 Ep1779: Tenerife Hard Rock Cafe Part 1 -...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/03

Join Jonathan in the sunshine of tenerife at the music-loving Hard Rock Cafe.Listen to Jonathan's 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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10:13

S2 Ep1763: Some Audio Described Highlights From...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/03

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description.AD makes television, movies, galleries and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people.This month they’re looking at something classic, something new and something for the Teeny Weenies.If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to

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6:04

S2 Ep1766: Father’s Day Accessible Cards and Present...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/02

Are you looking for some accessible Father’s Day cards or present ideas for a blind or partially sighted Dad?Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s buying administrator takes RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey through a great selection of accessible cards and present ideas for visually impaired Dads for Father’s Day on Sunday 21 June 2026 which you will find in the RNIB online shop.For more about accessible cards and present ideas for Father’s Day that are available in the RNIB online shop and many other

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4:43

S2 Ep1765: June 2026 Almanac

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/02

How do people around the world celebrate the summer solstice? What does the nightjar sound like? Amelia is back with the monthly almanac.Learn more about birdsong and the nature you can enjoy every month on the RSPB website - RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation CharityImage 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

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8:23

S2 Ep1763: Accessible Tennis Coverage For Wimbledon...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/01

There’s a new way to enjoy tennis at this year’s Wimbledon Championships, Hywel Davies has been finding out more about ‘Action Audio’.For more information, visit the Action Audio website - Action Audio - Making sports broadcasts accessible to people living with blindness or low vision

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7:13

S2 Ep1762: Can UK Government’s Access To Work Scheme...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/06/01

For people with disabilities, the UK Government’s Access To Work scheme is a vital support for getting into, and staying in, work.Unfortunately ATW has been buckling under the strain of increased applications, not enough staff, poor working practices and not enough funding.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Roisin Jacklin, from RNIB, to hear about work being done to improve the vital employment lifeline.If your blind or partially sighted and having problems with Access To Work, call 0303

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8:09

S2 Ep1761: Jake Hart Runs the Royal Parks Half...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/29

If you have ever thought about taking on a running challenge event to support the RNIB but thought the London Marathon might be just a few miles too far?Well why not run for Team RNIB in either the London Big Half this September or the 2026 Royal Parks Half Marathon in October and raise important funds for the RNIB at the same time.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Jake Hart who also presents The Jazz Club every Friday and Saturday nights on the station to find out what it was like

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7:27

S2 Ep1759: NIGO: From Japan with Love, Design Museum...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/29

From the back streets of Harajuku, Tokyo, to the global stage, the exhibition ‘NIGO: From Japan with Love’ at the Design Museum in London is the first-ever museum retrospective exhibition outside of Japan that charts the career and life of the Japanese creative director, NIGO, one of the first creatives to bridge the worlds of streetwear and luxury fashion. The ‘NIGO: From Japan with Love’ exhibition features over 700 objects, including a recreation of NIGO’s teenage bedroom, rare designs,

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8:53

S2 Ep1760: RNIB Campaigns Monthly Update -...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/29

For this month’s RNIB Campaigns update RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Ross Meegan, RNIB’s Assistant Campaigns Officer to find out more about an opportunity for blind and partially sighted people to share their thoughts and concerns about self-driving taxis and an update on the PIP (Personal Independent Payments) situation. To take part in the survey on self-driving taxis do visit the following link and to find out more about other ways to get involved in RNIB Campaigns do either

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5:53

S2 Ep1758: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Operation Mincemeat,...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/29

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 what is becoming a bit of a cult musical as the UK tour of ‘Operation Mincemeat’ visited the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham with description by Professional Audio Describer Theo Hornsby-Walsh. About ‘Operation Mincemeat’Operation Mincemeat is the 2024

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12:57

S2 Ep1757: Catch Up With World's Strongest Disabled...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/29

Blind Sports Professional Evan Scwerbrock currently holds the title of world’s strongest disabled man.He tells Amelia about his preparation for the competition, how the day went down and his upcoming events.Learn more about Evan on his website - ABOUT | Cane & Able FitnessFollow him on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @caneandablefitnessImage 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

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56:02

S2 Ep1751: A Cultural Journey of the Churchill War...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/25

Hidden beneath the streets of Westminster lies The Churchill War Rooms, the secret headquarters where the course of the Second World War was determined.So do join RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey as he goes on a tour of the Churchill War Rooms with Oliver Carter-Wakefield, Curator of the CWR, walking through many of the secret underground rooms, finding out what it was like for the men and women who worked there alongside Churchill during World War II, looking into the man behind the icon as well as

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7:02

S2 Ep1756: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/23

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.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 our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnect

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13:58

S2 Ep1755: Sensed, Not Seen: Accessible Sensory...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/22

Rebecca Williams is an amateur gardener from Essex, who created a beautiful multisensory garden design which will be featured at the upcoming Gardener’s World Live in Birmingham this June.Sensed, Not Seen was inspired by Rebecca's father David, who started losing his sight in his 20s due to diabetic retinopathy. She spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.You can follow Rebecca on her Instagram @itsbeckysgarden Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB’

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