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RNIB Connect

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 Ep1270: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - War Horse, AD Theatre...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/29

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 the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we have an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France for young Albert’s beloved horse Joey as the current tour of the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse visited the

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S2 Ep1269: RNIB Connect Regional Facebook Groups

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/29

Our David Hogg finds about a way for blind and partially sighted people to connect with others in their local area.

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S2 Ep1261: Scottish Government Working On New...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/29

The Scottish Government is working to co-create an Equalities Plan to underpin it’s work for an equitable society. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Kaukab Stewart MSP, Minister for Equalities, to learn more about it’s goals and how people with disabilities are helping to co-create the plan. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters With a Solid Pink Line Below

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S2 Ep1267: Extant Champions Visually Impaired Access...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/28

Some great news for blind and partially sighted people going to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 as Extant, the UK’s leading professional performing arts company of blind and visually impaired artists, has announced plans to make an Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue fully accessible for visually impaired audiences. This landmark Extant collaboration is with ZOO Venues in partnership with Sight Scotland and Visually Impaired Creators Scotland (VICS). Three headline performances at ZOO will

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S2 Ep1260: Brighton Open Swim Sessions For Blind And...

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2025/07/28

After a successful research project by the University of Brighton, the city’s Sea Lanes pool has announced dedicated times for blind and partially sighted people to come along for a dip. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Sadie Rockliffe, from Brighton University, and Elizabeth Meadows, from Sea Lanes, to find out more about the accessible sessions. If you’d like more info on the research, go to www.accessiblewaters.co.uk For the sessions, go to www.sealanesbrighton.co.uk You can

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S2 Ep1265: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

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2025/07/26

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 cyber security, RHS awards and RNIB alumni. 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 call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image Shows A Smiling Matt

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S2 Ep1258: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Marriage Material, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/25

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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 A retelling on stage this week of Arnold Bennett’s 1908 novel ‘The Old Wives’ Tale’ set among the Punjabi Sikh community of Wolverhampton in ‘Marriage Material’ at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer

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S2 Ep1266: Paula Davey: Art Exhibition for Glaucoma...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/25

Paula Davey is an artist who, with her first exhibition, aims to raise awareness of glaucoma. David Hogg finds out more.

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S2 Ep1264: Oban Blind Man Could Be New Voice Of Lidl...

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2025/07/24

Alan Macdonald is sound engineer from Oban who could be the new voice of Lidl Self-Checkouts in Scotland.Amelia spoke to him about his sight loss journey, his career so far and taking part in the competition. You can vote for Alan by going to https://unexpectedscottishvoice.co.uk/ 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

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14:37

S2 Ep1259: Changes Will Put Charity On A Better...

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2025/07/24

UK charity Guide Dogs has recently come out of a period of Transformation, where it looked at staffing, services and running costs.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Guide Dogs CEO Andrew Lennox to discuss the changes. For more info on Guide Dogs, go to www.guidedogs.org.uk You can also call their helpline on 0800 781 1444 #RNIBConnect 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

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S2 Ep1257: Some Audio Described Highlights From...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/23

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 discuss Fiddler on the roof, the rocky horror show and The Legend Of Rooney's Ring. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to

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S2 Ep1256: Dave Steele and Matt Hopkins - The Film...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/22

Our Lives - The Film I'll Never See' is on iPlayer now and documents the sight-loss journey of Dave Steele - AKA The Blind Poet - as his RP robs him of the last of his remaining useful vision. Robert Kirkwood talks to Dave and to filmmaker Matt Hopkins about the making of the film and the feedback they have both received.The Film I'll Never See - iPlayer Link Image description - A close-up image of a man (Dave Steele) with a thick, salt-and-pepper beard and intense eyes looking directly into the

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S2 Ep1255: New Disability Golf Charity Tees Off In...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/21

Phoenix Golf has risen from the amalgamation of several disability golf charities in Scotland. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales, from Phoenix Golf, to find out why it’s a great game for blind and partially sighted people to try out. For more info, go to www.phoenixcup.org.uk 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

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Befriending Service, Cam Sight, Interview With Zoe...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/21

Would you like to learn about a befriending service for visually impaired people? Jennifer Murray chats to Zoe Dunstan, Senior Volunteer Coordinator from a sight loss charity called Cam Sight, based in Cambridge, England. If you would like to learn more about Cam Sight or even volunteer for the charity, you can contact them in any of the following ways: Cam Sight's General Email address: info@camsight.org.uk Cam Sight's Phone Number: 01223 420033 Cam Sight's Website: www.camsight.org.uk For

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S2 Ep1254: Hair And Care Short Film Screening, Panel...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/21

Hair and care CIC are hosting a film screening, panel discussion and art competition this fashion season. Hair and Care CIC have a Making Fashion Accessible Initiative this season. They're screening a short film starring participants and volunteers, hosting a panel discussion on the importance of inclusivity and accessibility within the fashion and beauty industries and have an artwork competition for b and ps artists. Amelia spoke to Fiona Quinn the Business Development, PR & Marketing

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S2 Ep1251: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/19

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 Accessible Information Standard and the success of RNIB's Legacy Garden at this year's RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse. 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 call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device to

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S2 Ep1240: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Constant Wife, AD...

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2025/07/18

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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025. This week we have a reimagining of Somerset Maugham’s ‘the Constant Wife’ at the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon with description by Professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Carolyn Smith. About ‘The Constant

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S2 Ep1253: Tactile Markings in Railway Stations...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/18

Five years after the tragic and preventable death of Cleveland Gervais—a man with sight loss who died after falling from a London train station platform—it has been announced that tactile markings have now been implemented in all railway stations across Great Britain. David Hogg speaks to Cleveland’s partner, Sekha Hall, and RNIB’s Erik Matthies to learn more…

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S2 Ep1252: Anna Tylor, RNIB Chair of Trustees on the...

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2025/07/18

On the first public day of the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Anna Tylor, RNIB Chair of Trustees who is also a keen visually impaired gardener about what it means to the RNIB having Paul Hervey-Brookes designed Legacy Garden not only winning a Gold Medal but other awards at the show too. The RNIB Legacy Garden has been kindly supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. To find out more about the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS

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S2 Ep1242: Sam Ralfe Writes Children's Audiobook With...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/17

Sam Ralfe (AKA blind mum) has started writing a series of children’s audiobooks inspired by the adventures of her son and guide dog. Amelia spoke with her to learn more. Buy Leo and Toe Toe's park adventure on Ko-di - Leo and Toe Toe's park adventure audiobook - Sam Ralfe Blind Mum's Ko-fi Shop Find Sam on Facebook as BlindMum - Facebook Find Sam on Instagram as @blind_mum - https://www.instagram.com/blind_mum/ Find Sam on Tiktok as @samralfe - Sam Ralfe - Blind Mum (@samralfe) | TikTok Image

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