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7:56

S2 Ep1119: Guide Dog Blogs: Janette Scott – Guide Dog...

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2025/05/19

This week Hubert speaks to Jannette Scott, and finds out about some of her many guide dogs, and why she decided to apply. 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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4:33

S2 Ep1118: Walking For Charity

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2025/05/15

Ex-Paralympian Richard Burt who is about to take on an epic trek from Brighton to Salisbury, to raise money for the charity Wiltshire Sight. Barry Snell caught up with him to find out more. 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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8:09

S2 Ep1117: Taking On Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge...

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2025/05/14

Dawn Blezard recently took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in support of the Macular Society.She shared with our Paulina Kuchorew how it went and why she chose to tackle the mountains. Image description: four people pose by a summit stone on top of one of the peaks. They're all wearing bright yellow Macular Society t-shirts over hoodies and long sleeve shirts. From left to right: Sharon, Andy, Lisa, and finally Dawn. The sky above is clouded over but the group is smiling brightly.

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6:19

S2 Ep1115: VocalEyes What’s On 12 May 2025

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2025/05/12

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: The Devil Wears Prada - Thursday 15 May, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Dominion Theatre, London Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One

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4:51

S2 Ep1116: Talking Newspaper Charity Keen To...

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2025/05/09

Birmingham Talking Newspapers For Blind and Visually Impaired (BTNBVI) are keen to attract new listeners in the Birmingham and surrounding area.Barry Snell caught up with volunteer John Rae to find out more.

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8:29

S2 Ep929: New Drug Trial For Thyroid Eye Disease

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2025/05/08

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5:42

S2 Ep931: Richard Dalton – The Hot Air Balloon Pilot

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2025/05/08

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7:26

S2 Ep930: Lighting A Candle For Fallen Soldiers

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2025/05/07

Barry Snell catches up with a former soldier Tony Haskey, who has been getting creative with ways to remember our fallen soldiers and also to raise money for the charity Blind Veterans 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 font.

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6:00

S2 Ep927: What Happens If We Have a Reaction or a...

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2025/05/06

We do hear a lot about new medicines being released but what about if you have a reaction or a side effect to that new medicine?For this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about reactions and side affects to new medicines Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey all about how the health authorities gather information about side effects and reactions to new medicines. Then Elizabeth talked about how we as members of the

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6:18

S2 Ep928: Dave Heeley Completes 17th London Marathon

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2025/05/06

Barry Snell caught up with charity fundraiser Blind Dave Heeley who recently completed his 17th & final London Marathon. An emotional Dave, who was was joined for the race by his 3 daughters, feels it was a fitting way to bow out. 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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7:52

S2 Ep926: Blind Physics Graduate Reaches For The Stars

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2025/05/01

Physics Graduate Eilidh Morrison has a huge passion for outer space and the wider universe, she has been sharing her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry SnellImage 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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5:07

S2 Ep925: BBSUK Post Conference chat With Emma Hughes

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2025/04/30

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6:08

S2 Ep924: Dr Elizabeth Forsythe at the BBSUK Annual...

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2025/04/30

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7:02

S2 Ep923: Professor Philip Beales at The BBSUK Annual...

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2025/04/30

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5:46

S2 Ep922: VocalEyes What’s On 29 April 2025

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2025/04/29

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: Retrograde - Saturday 3 May, 7.30pm, Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London Chicago - Saturday 10 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.30pm,

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7:42

S2 Ep921: Guide Dog Blogs: Yang Goes to A Play

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2025/04/28

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9:05

S2 Ep920: How Accessible Is The Making of Harry...

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2025/04/25

A partnership between Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and Guide Dogs UK is helping to make a magical experience more accessible for Harry Potter fans.Joining Paulina Kuchorew to share her experience of visiting the studios with her guide dog Mabel is Luci Franks. 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

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5:06

S2 Ep919: Hay Fever, What Is It and How Best to Treat...

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2025/04/22

Although the weather seems to be a bit up and down at the moment with some great days of sunshine but some rainy days too, now is the time of year when we get into hay fever season. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about hay fever and how best to treat it. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey exactly what hay fever is and the main symptoms to look out for too. Then to the importance of treating the symptoms of hay

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3:48

S2 Ep918: Beyond Vision Art Exhibition from Vision...

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2025/04/17

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5:20

S2 Ep917: Passenger Assistance Points at Northern...

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2025/04/16

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