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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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19:44

S2 Ep1276: Audio-first Animated Children's Show...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/01

Maddie + Triggs is a children's podcast and animated show where a vision-impaired seven-year-old girl and her doggy best friend find music and adventure in the sounds of the everyday by really listening to the world around them. Amelia spoke to co-founder of production company Turnip + Duck, Aidan O’Donovan, to learn more. You can watch the animated series on Maddie & Triggs - BBC iPlayer and listen to the episodes on BBC sounds Learn more about Turnip + Duck on their website - Maddie +

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S2 Ep1275: Book of Mountains and Seas - Edinburgh...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/01

One of many audio described performances at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) is Book of Mountains and Seas, an opera inspired by Chinese myths that confronts humanity's complex relationship with nature. David Hogg chats to audio describer Amanda Drollinger to learn more… Learn more about the show and book tickets on the EIF website - Book of Mountains and Seas | Edinburgh International Festival Learn more about the access pass here - Access Pass | Edinburgh International

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S2 Ep1272: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/01

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio speak to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include accessible voting in Newcastle and reflecting on achievements during the parliamentary year. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on X or search your socials for RNIB

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S2 Ep1274: Faustus in Africa - Edinburgh...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/31

Time now to hear about one of the many audio described performances taking place at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the dark puppetry of ‘Faustus in Africa’. For more information and tickets, visit the EIF website - Faustus in Africa! | Edinburgh International Festival Learn more about the access pass here - Access Pass | Edinburgh International Festival Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black

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S2 Ep1273: Adam Linn’s Sped Kid Brings Humour, Heart,...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/31

Award-winning storyteller Adam Linn brings his unforgettable solo show Sped Kid to the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running August 1–25 at theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall. Based on Linn’s true story, Sped Kid is a raw, funny, and fiercely original coming-of-age tale about going blind — and finding power, purpose, and rhythm in the unlikeliest of places. Set in 1984 Boston, the show traces 12-year-old Adam’s journey from an all-white Catholic school to a chaotic public special ed program, where he

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10:05

S2 Ep1263: More Help For Blind And Partially Sighted...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/31

RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people in rural and isolated areas. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jenny Bowles, who lives on the Isle of Arran and attended one of the charity’s events. If you live in Scotland, are blind or partially sighted, and would like more info, go to www.rnib.org.uk/scotland #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold

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S2 Ep1262: More Support For Blind And Partially...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/31

RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people in rural and isolated areas. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jane Coates, from RNIB Scotland, to find out more. If you live in Scotland, are blind or partially sighted, and would like more info, go to www.rnib.org.uk/scotland #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letter With A Solid Pink Line

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S2 Ep1271: HMRC Warns Against Winter Fuel Scams

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/29

HMRC are warning people to be vigilant against scammers at this time of year, as bogus messages are being sent to thousands of people across the UK about winter fuel payments. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can stay safe online. 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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6:37

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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7:58

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

RNIB Connect ·

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...

RNIB Connect ·

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...

RNIB Connect ·

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

RNIB Connect ·

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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