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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 Ep115: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/08

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 1 year on since the death of the charity’s patron, Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth the 2nd and the benefits of charities working together for greater influence.. 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

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S2 Ep112: AD Tour of exhibition 'Beyond The Little...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/07

On Tuesday the 12th September, fashion fans can visit the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh after dark, for an Audio Described tour of their exhibition ‘Beyond the Little Black Dress’. Amelia talked to Community Engagement Officer, Rachel Drury to get more details. The tour takes place from 5.30 to 7pm on Tuesday 12th September. You can contact the National Museums Scotland by calling 0131 247 4313. Learn more by visiting their website www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/ Image:

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S2 Ep111: Blind Adventurer Dean Dunbar Teaches Amelia...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/07

For our 20th anniversary, RNIB Connect Radio staff are trying out new activities with the help of blind and partially sighted experts. Amelia took to the water to learn Proneboarding from Blind Adventurer Dean Dunbar. Learn more about Dean's adventures by going to his website extremedreams.co.uk and by searching for 'Dean Dunbar Blind and Dangerous' on Facebook. You can listen to RNIB Connect Radio on Freeview Channel 730, ask your Smart speaker to play RNIB Connect Radio, get us online at

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5:55

S2 Ep110: Conversation With 20 Year Old Emmy Anstee...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/06

How have things changed for blind and partially sighted people over the past twenty years and what are their hopes for twenty years in the future? As part of our anniversary, David Hogg's been speaking to some blind and partially sighted twenty-year-olds. Today, Emmy Anstee from the YouTube Channel Emmy's VIP Life shares her insights. You can listen to RNIB Connect Radio on Freeview Channel 730, ask your Smart speaker to play RNIB Connect Radio, get us online at www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio or

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6:48

S2 Ep109: Research Charity Bravo Victor

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/06

Time for us to learn about the work of sight loss research charity, Bravo Victor. Amelia talked to Scientist Nikki Heinze to learn more. As Nikki said, you can learn more about Bravo Victor by going to their www.bravovictor.org and following them on twitter @bravovictororg . Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

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10:54

S2 Ep106: Employer Achieves Desirable Visibly Better...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/06

Visibly Better Employer Standard is an industry recognised status which highlights the employers commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, for current and prospective employees. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to RNIB and E.Com to learn more about the standard and what it means to achieve it. If you’d like more information on the Visibly Better Employer Standard, go to www.rnib.org.uk or call 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary Logo, Green

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5:58

S2 Ep108: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 6 September 2023

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/06

Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Co-ordinator 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: Share your story and contribute to a brand-new immersive art exhibition! Award-winning filmmaker turned media artist, David Van Eyssen, creates work about time and memory. His latest project, “The Private Life of Public Transport”, is a virtual reality experience

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9:04

S2 Ep107: Taking An Audio Described Tour Of...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/05

Have you ever wanted to feel like royalty? Audio described tours of Buckingham Palace are a popular way to get closer to the monarchy. But what’s the experience like? Dave Williams spoke to Pardy Gill to find out. Image: The front gates of Buckingham Palace, as mentioned by Pardy during his conversation with Dave.

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S2 Ep105: Is There A Martial Art That Blind People...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/05

As part of RNIB Connect Radio’s 20th anniversary celebrations, the team were set a challenge to find activities that blind people could excel in, or that sighted people could learn about from blind or partially sighted experts Allan Russell decided that as he practiced the martial art of Wing Chun, his sighted colleagues should have a go, with the help of experienced instructor Martin Gibbons. If you’d like to learn more about classes in your area, search for Wing Chun online. If your in the

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10:56

S2 Ep101: A Kid’s Favourite Gets The Dotty Treatment

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/04

Lego has brought out a range of bricks that include Braille, to help young children learn the code, play with sighted friends and family and develop their motor skills. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Lego and RNIB to find out more about the fun offering. If you’d like to find out more about Lego Braille Bricks, go to www.lego.com If you’re a teacher of visually impaired children, you can still get some free kits from RNIB. Go to www.rnib.org.uk or call 0303 123

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S2 Ep104: Celebration Cupcakes With VI Chef Kim Jaye

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/04

As we celebrate 20 years of RNIB Connect Radio, our Happy Hour show is bringing you 20+ Tips for Wellbeing throughout the month of September. Today, VI Chef Kim Jaye shares a recipe for her delicious Oreo cupcakes with a twist. You can listen to RNIB Connect Radio on Freeview Channel 730, ask your Smart speaker to play RNIB Connect Radio, get us online at www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio or via radio apps. Image Show RNIB Connect Radio Anniversary logo. On a green background written in 3 rows of

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S2 Ep103: What Is Happening In Nature With Nature...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/04

As we celebrate 20 years of RNIB Connect Radio, our Happy Hour show is bringing you 20+ Tips for Wellbeing throughout the month of September. Today, VI nature guide Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion, shares how we can immerse ourselves into the natural soundscape around us. You can listen to RNIB Connect Radio on Freeview Channel 730, ask your Smart speaker to play RNIB Connect Radio, get us online at www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio or via radio apps. Image Show RNIB Connect Radio Anniversary

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S2 Ep102: Tips For Digital Wellbeing With Holly Tuke

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/04

As we celebrate 20 years of RNIB Connect Radio, our Happy Hour show is bringing you 20+ Tips for Wellbeing throughout the month of September. Today, creator of Life of a Blind Girl blog and social media star, Holly Tuke, shares her Top Tips for Digital Wellbeing. You can listen to RNIB Connect Radio on Freeview Channel 730, ask your Smart speaker to play RNIB Connect Radio, get us online at www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio or via radio apps. Image Show RNIB Connect Radio Anniversary logo. On a green

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S2 Ep99: Charity Chief Exec’s Anniversary Message

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/04

RNIB Connect Radio will celebrate its 20th anniversary through the month of September 2023. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with RNIB CEO Matt Stringer to discuss the radio station’s growth over the last two decades and what will be done to continue its successful run. You can listen to RNIB Connect Radio on Freeview Channel 730, ask your Smart speaker to play RNIB Connect Radio, get us online at www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio or via radio apps. #RNIBConnect Image Show RNIB Connect Radio

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8:35

S2 Ep99: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 02/09/2023

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/02

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 campaigning on rail ticket office closures, accessible maps and greetings cards and a look back at his visit to the IBSA Games in Birmingham.. 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

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S2 Ep100: Visionary Update September

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/01

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 Dom Tooze of MySight York to learn about their work. Go to www.visionary.org.uk to find out more about Visionary. Go to www.mysightyork.org/ to find out more about MySight York. Image: Visionary UK Logo, a pink and green circle eye shape forming the image of an eye which Visionary in white text below on a dark grey

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8:41

S2 Ep98: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2023/09/01

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 they’re focusing on the campaign to keep rail station ticket offices open. 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 our Helpline on 0303

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S2 Ep97: New Sight Loss Councils To Launch In Scotland

RNIB Connect ·

2023/08/31

Sight Loss Councils, a project funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust has been very successful in England, now the Sight Loss Councils are coming to Scotland, find out how they'll work and how you can get involved.

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S2 Ep95: Connect Voices Round Up 23rd August 2023

RNIB Connect ·

2023/08/23

Gemma 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 Hubert Pawelkiewicz.

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S2 Ep93: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 19/08/2023

RNIB Connect ·

2023/08/19

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. This week Matt chats with RNIB Connect Radio’s Hywel Davies about the fall in the backlog of ongoing access to work claims, advice on how to contact your MP to make your voice heard about the potential closure of railway ticket offices, plus a look ahead to the IBSA World Games taking place in Birmingham this week. More details on the rail ticket office action can be

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