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RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted

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17:54

S2 Ep669: 'Shadow Of An Echo' Photography Exhibition

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2024/09/30

'Shadow Of An Echo' exhibition explores a photographer’s sight loss through surreal self-portraits. Currently on show at Clydebank Art Gallery and Museum, the exhibition will stay there until 29th of October 2024. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew went to check it out and spoke with the Digital Photographic Artist behind it, Robert H. King. The free audio described tour will take place on Friday 11th of October 2024, to book your spot visit: Robert H. King (rhking.art) Image: Robert in the

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16:36

S2 Ep668: Chatting Women's Financial Wellbeing With...

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/09/30

Let's focus on financial wellbeing today, and specifically financial wellbeing in relation to women. Recent figures show that women need to work an extra 19 years to close the gender pension gap. Joining Paulina Kuchorew on the Happy Hour to talk about where these gender disadvantages stem from and also how this inspired her to write a book empowering women to take control of their finances is author and award winning Chartered Financial Planner Amanda Redman. Amanda's book: 'Dare To Be Fair:

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8:13

S2 Ep668: What's Paths To Literacy?

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2024/09/30

Today we’re going to hear about a resource hub designed to support literacy skills of children and young people with visual impairments. Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to talk about Paths To Literacy, is content manager and teacher of the visually impaired, Lisha Yochimowitz. Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters.

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8:50

S2 Ep665: Guide Dog Blogs – Zein Talks Flying With...

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2024/09/25

Have you ever thought of taking your guide dog onto an airplane? Well on Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert speaks to Zein once again about her experience, and asks whether she’d do it again…

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6:41

S2 Ep664: VocalEyes What’s On 23 September 2024

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2024/09/23

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included: Evening Audio Described Tour: Ranjit Singh - Friday 27 September, 5.30pm, the Wallace Collection, London Akram Khan’s Giselle - Saturday

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8:14

S2 Ep663: Guide Dog Blogs Chris Wallace – Public...

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2024/09/18

This week on Guide Dog Blogs we chat to Chris Wallace from Berkshire Stags again, and ask him about his dog and how he finds traveling on public transport.

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7:37

S2 Ep662: Walli Nuri Sight Loss Story

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2024/09/11

Walli lost his sight after stepping on an explosive device as he was working for the British forces, since then however, he’s gotten married, re-discovered running, taken part in many competitions, and wrote a book about his experiences. In this podcast he spoke to Hubert about his experience.

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S2 Ep662: Guide Dog Blogs: Zein – Outdoor Activities

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2024/09/10

This week, Hubert speaks to PHD student researcher Zein about how she takes her guide dog on outdoor trips including hiking.

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6:08

S2 Ep661: Preparing For A Glasswalk

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2024/09/10

Barry Snell chats to Claire Merritt about her upcoming Glasswalk challenge. Claire is fundraising for My Vision Oxfordshire, who have been a massive help since her sight loss began in 2021.Click to find out more about MyVision Oxfordshire

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10:07

S2 Ep660: Let's Chat Sexual Health Week With SASH

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2024/09/06

How is sexual health linked to mental health? Paulina spoke to local wellbeing service SASH ‘Support and Advice on Sexual Health’ (SASH) to learn more for this year’s Sexual Health Week and why they would like to hear from blind and partially sighted people. Sexual Health Week runs from the 9th till 15th of September. To find out more about SASH visit: sashlondon.org Image shows SASH's logo. On a white background 'sash' written in small rounded letters in a deep pink colour.

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S2 Ep659: Millie’s Sight Loss Story – Visualising Art...

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2024/08/22

Have you ever wondered what it’s like for a blind or partially sighted person to visualise art? Hubert has been speaking to Millie, a graphics student about her sight loss journey, and how she makes art accessible for her.

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S2 Ep659: Guide Dog Blogs – Chris Wallace – Shopping...

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2024/08/22

On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert once again chats to Chris Wallace from Berkshire Stags, this time all about going shopping and visiting restaurants.

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S2 Ep658: VocalEyes What’s On 20 August 2024

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2024/08/20

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included: Descriptive Tour and Workshop: The Collection - Sunday 25 August, 11am, national Portrait Gallery, London Fantastically Great Women Who

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S2 Ep657: Guide Dog Blogs Chris Wallace on Cricket

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2024/08/12

In our weekly Guide Dog Blogs feature, Hubert talks to Chris Wallace and asks him about how he takes his guide dog to Cricket matches.

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S2 Ep656: Guide Dog Blogs Luci Franks – Public Transport

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2024/08/12

In this edition of Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert speaks to Luci Franks as he tries to get some tips on traveling with your guide dog on trains and buses.

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S2 Ep644: VocalEyes What’s On 5 August 2024

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2024/08/05

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included: Much Ado About Nothing - Saturday 10 August, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London & Juliet -Thursday 15 August,

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S2 Ep655: Experience the Edinburgh Tattoo With Audio...

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/08/02

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a unique and memorable celebration of music, dance and military pageantry is underway. But did you know that this iconic event also has a couple shows coming up with audio description and a Touch Tour beforehand? Let’s find out more from audio describer, Amanda Drollinger. The audio described events are on Thursday 8th of August and Tuesday 13th of August. Image: Crowds attend the The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Edinburgh Castle is lit up in the

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S2 Ep654: Edinburgh International Festival - Grupo Corpo

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/08/02

Edinburgh International Festival is underway, and today we’re taking a look at a joyful dance performance from Brazil. Grupo Corpo has its UK premiere and will be available to experience with audio description (AD). So, let’s find out a bit more about this unique performance from the show’s audio describer, Amanda Drollinger. The AD performance for this show is on Wednesday 7th of August. Image: Five dancers tilt their heads back, exposing their necks, which are painted red. Their chests are

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8:41

S2 Ep643: Using Artificial Intelligence To Make Music

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2024/07/31

Have you ever wanted to make your own music but not sure where to start? Well artificial intelligence could step in to make creating your own songs in no time. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding out about 'Suno'.You can find out more about AI music from Suno here - Suno

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S2 Ep641: What Is Forest Bathing & Can It Improve...

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2024/07/29

With summer holidays in full swing, you might be looking for some fun activities to do as a family? Well, what about trying Forest Bathing?Joining us now to explain a bit more about this practice and how it can help both adults and children de-stress and boost health and wellbeing, is Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Content Manager for Paths to Literacy, Lisha Yochimowitz. Image: Lisha is standing outdoors with green lish trees behind her. She has shoulder length blonde hair, blue eyes and

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