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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 Ep1752: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - WNO The Flying...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/22

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 week we have Welsh National Opera’s production of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman at the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describer Jonathan Nash. About ‘The Flying Dutchman’Lost souls bound by the sea. A ghostly ship roams the endless sea, vast,

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9:27

S2 Ep1754: See Work Differently Work Placement Helps...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/21

We know how difficult it can be for blind and partially sighted people to get that first run on the career ladder or come back into work after a break. Well one way the RNIB is helping visually impaired people to take that first step into employment or return to work is through the RNIB See Work Differently Work placement scheme. These are paid placements for a fixed term of twelve weeks and are generally for fourteen hours per week RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Aminah Aslam who is

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7:10

S2 Ep1753: Bolton Futsal Look Ahead To The EE...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/21

The teams are gearing up for this year’s EE Disability FA Cup Finals which take place in June. Hywel Davies has been catching up with Bolton Futsal ahead of the big match.You can find more information on all of the finals taking place, by visiting the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup returns for 2026

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10:06

S2 Ep1750: What Is Sensory Play? Play Guides For...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/20

What is sensory play and why is it so beneficial for children with a vision impairment? Amelia spoke to Tom Norton from the RNIB Education and Children service about the benefits of sensory play.Find the play guides on the RNIB website -Facilitating play for children with vision impairment | RNIBImage 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

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6:05

1750: RNIB Play Guides For Vision Impairment

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/20

Did you know RNIB have play guides to fun-filled playtimes for children with a vision impairment.Amelia spoke to Tom Norton from the RNIB Education and Children service about setting up a safe play environment and ideas for play.Find the play guides on the RNIB website -Facilitating play for children with vision impairment | RNIBImage 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

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7:33

S2 Ep1739: Let’s Celebrate The Work Of Charity...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/19

It’s time to celebrate the huge, positive, difference that volunteers make to charities across the UK.Today Hywel Davies talks to Lisa Foulkes-Arnold and Amanda Foster, who are involved with RNIB’s Volunteer Advisory Council.For more details on volunteering with RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk/volunteering#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

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4:49

S2 Ep1749: What Is It Like To Be A Volunteer With...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/19

It’s time to celebrate the huge, positive, difference that volunteers make to charities across the UK.Today Hywel Davies is talking to Paul Morris, a transcription service volunteer based in south Wales.For more details on volunteering with RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk/volunteering#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

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8:03

S2 Ep1740: How Can Volunteering Lead On To Employment?

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/19

It’s time to celebrate the huge, positive, difference that volunteers make to charities across the UK.Today Paulina is talking to Adam Pearson, explaining why he chose to volunteer with RNIB and how it lead to a job with the UK sight loss charity.For more details on volunteering with RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk/volunteering#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

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12:46

S2 Ep1750: Happy National Volunteers Week 2026

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/19

It’s time to celebrate the huge, positive, difference that volunteers make to charities across the UK.Today Allan Russell is talking to RNIB’s CEO Simon Antrobus and the charity’s Chair, Anna Tylor, about the importance of volunteers in the 3rd sector.For more details on volunteering with RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk/volunteering#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

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12:45

S2 Ep1751: How Can Cornea Donations Change Lives?

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/19

The NHS are encouraging people to register as cornea donors to give the gift of sight. Amelia learned more about Cornea transplants and the importance of discussing donation with family from Jackie Brander from NHS Blood and Transplant and Consultant Opthalmologist Professor Fiona Carley.Learn more about registering for organ donation on the NHS website - Register your decision - NHS Organ DonationImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black

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6:58

S2 Ep1753: Bill Blundell on Running the London...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/19

Bill Blundell one of the 2026 London Marathon Team RNIB runners who helped to raise £200,000 for the RNIB chats with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about what it was like running in the London Marathon as a visually impaired runner, why he wanted to run for Team RNIB and as a Trainer for his local running club Bill shares some top tips on both training and running in the London Marathon.If like Bill you were thinking of putting your trainers on and running for Team RNIB in the 2027 TCS London

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S2 Ep1751: Paul Hervey-Brookes on the RNIB Talking...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/19

Following on from the great success of the RNIB Gold medal winning Legacy Garden at the RHS Wentworth Woodhouse Flower Show 2025 the RNIB has been invited to create a garden for the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrating the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in wills have on the RNIB’s work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes is again working on the RNIB Talking Books garden which will in many ways bring the Library of the

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12:06

S2 Ep1752: Lynda La Plante Records an Extract from...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/19

Following on from the great success of the RNIB Gold medal winning Legacy Garden at the RHS Wentworth Woodhouse Flower Show 2025 the RNIB has been invited to create a garden for the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrating the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB’s work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes is again working on the RNIB Talking Books garden which will feature in its design the play out of

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8:33

S2 Ep1751: Take To The Green With 'Touchwood VI Bowls...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/18

Bowls is a low-impact, social and accessible sport that’s a great way to spend time outdoors. Hywel Davies has been speaking to one club in north Wales where blind and partially sighted bowlers are taking to the green.

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12:16

S2 Ep1751: Rosie Talks About Her Placement With RNIB...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/18

In this podcast, Hubert chats to Rosie Murray about her experience of the RNIB See Work Differently Placement at RNIB Connect Radio. We also hear from her manager Allan Russell.

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9:58

S2 Ep1748: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/16

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 reaction to the King’s speech in Parliament and a celebratory visit to the Lords.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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5:54

S2 Ep1745: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - A Midsummer Night’s...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/15

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 stepped into the wild this week with a vibrant telling of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, celebrating the beauty of love in all its forms at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description from Professional Audio Describer Carolyn Smith.About ‘A Midsummer

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5:28

S2 Ep1750: The Big Help Out Hi Vis Fortnight and...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/15

The year is the National Year of Reading. With more on RNIB’s plans and how you can get involved, here’s David Hogg…

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9:20

S2 Ep1747: UK Sight Loss Charity Responds To King’s...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/14

UK sight loss charity RNIB has been giving it’s response to some of the announcements, relating to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, contained within the King’s speech.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Rhys Felton, to look at the positives within the speech and what the charity would liked to have heard prioritised.Image 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

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13:16

S2 Ep1746: Running With Sight Loss In Your 70s

RNIB Connect ·

2026/05/14

Blanche Morrissey is 70 and an avid runner. She recently completed the TCS London marathon and spoke to Amelia about her sight loss journey, love of sport and running tips for other blind and partially sighted people.Image 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 font.

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