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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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S2 Ep1216: Blind and Partially Sighted People Row the...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/04

Fulham Reach Boat Club, a fairly new rowing club on the River Thames in London, very close to Hammersmith Bridge have been running the ‘Row the Rhythm’ sessions for blind and partially sighted people to give them an introduction to the sport of rowing and the opportunity to get out rowing on the Thames too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey made his way down to the banks of the River Thames to find out more about the ‘Row the Rhythm’ sessions at Fulham Reach Boat Club firstly chatting with Julia

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S2 Ep1214: Simon Hart Comments On The Welfare Reform...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/04

The UK Government’s welfare bill passed its first vote in the Parliament on Tuesday, but what do blind and partially sighted people think of it? Hubert Pawelkiewicz spoke with Simon Hart to find out what he thought. And to hear RNIB's response to the bill, hear our interview with Sophie Dudgeon, RNIB’s Head of Campaigns & Public Affairs: LINK Want to share your thoughts on the bill? Drop us an email: radio@rnib.org.uk Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’

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S2 Ep1213: Selina Mills Comments On The Welfare...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/04

On Tuesday 1st of July, following a significant last-minute concession, the Welfare Reform Bill passed through its first vote in the House of Commons. But how does the blind and partially sighted community feel about the result of the vote? Robert Kirkwood spoke with Selina Mills to hear her thoughts on the matter. And to hear RNIB's response to the bill, hear our interview with Sophie Dudgeon, RNIB’s Head of Campaigns & Public Affairs: LINK Want to share your thoughts on the bill? Drop us an

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S2 Ep1212: Harry Georgiou Comments On The Welfare...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/04

On Tuesday 1st of July, following a significant last-minute concession, the Welfare Reform Bill passed through its first vote in the House of Commons. But how does the blind and partially sighted community feel about the result of the vote? We spoke with Harry Georgiou to hear what he thinks about the result of the vote. And to hear RNIB's response to the bill, hear our interview with Sophie Dudgeon, RNIB’s Head of Campaigns & Public Affairs: LINK Want to share your thoughts on the bill? Drop

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S2 Ep1211: Yahya Pandor Comments On The Welfare...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/04

On Tuesday 1st of July, following a significant last-minute concession, the Welfare Reform Bill passed through its first vote in the House of Commons. But how does the blind and partially sighted community feel about the result of the vote? Amelia spoke with Yahya Pandor. And to hear RNIB's response to the bill, hear our interview with Sophie Dudgeon, RNIB’s Head of Campaigns & Public Affairs: LINK Want to share your thoughts on the bill? Drop us an email: radio@rnib.org.uk Image shows the

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S2 Ep1210: What's the 'Price Tag' of Disability?

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/03

Disabled people in the UK are being put under more financial pressure than ever, but what’s the true ‘price tag’? Hywel Davies has been speaking to UK charity Scope.For more information on Scop and the Disability Price Tag 2025, visit their website - Home | Disability charity Scope UK

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S2 Ep1209: Yusuf Osman Reacts to the Passing of the...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/03

With the first vote on the Welfare Reform Bill being passed in the Commons on Tuesday evening after some last minute major changes being made to the bill here on RNIB Connect Radio we are gathering the reactions, thoughts and comments from blind and partially sighted people with Yusuf Osman joining our Toby Davey.(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

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S2 Ep1203: New Audio Drama By And For Blind And...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/03

Going For Independence in Saltburn By Sea are working on a new audio drama by and for blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to founder, Pam Bennett, and member, Pat Grahame, to learn more. Learn more about and contact Going For Independence on their website - goingforindependence.org 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

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S2 Ep1208: Dawn Hopper Comments On The Welfare Reform...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/03

The UK Government’s welfare bill passed its first vote in the Parliament on Tuesday, but what do blind and partially sighted people think of it? Barry Snell spoke with Dawn Hopper, who was keen to share her thoughts. #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. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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S2 Ep1207: New Horizons for Blind and Partially...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/02

We all know that there is a lack of blind and partially sighted people in Chief Executive and senior leadership roles within the sight loss sector. Well, now the New Horizons Programme lead by RNIB, Guide Dogs and Thomas Pocklington Trust in collaboration with Hult Ashridge Executive Education, a provider of leadership and organisational development solutions will help to empower blind and partially sighted leaders with the skills and confidence to accelerate their careers and create a more diverse

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S2 Ep1153: Central Vietnam Travelogue

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/02

Join Jonathan Abro on the fourth of our Vietnam Travelogue series.Do you take salt in your coffee? How about egg? Well Jonathan tries this and many other Vietnamese eats on his way through central Vietnam. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. 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

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S2 Ep1206: Nigel Limb June 2025

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/02

Let’s catch up with Nigel Limb and find out what our resident petrolhead has been up to

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S2 Ep1205: Paralympian Hangs Up Her Bicycle Clips.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/02

After a hugely successful career as a record breaking, multi medal winning, Para Cyclist, Lora Fachie will now step back from competitive cycling. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Lora about her racing career and her new role with British Blind Sport. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black letters With A Solid Pink Line Below

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S2 Ep1204: UK Sight Loss Charity Responds To...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/02

UK sight loss charity RNIB, along with other disability organisations, have driven a campaign to make the UK Labour Government reverse it’s proposed changes to welfare payments for some of the most vulnerable people in society.The changes would see many disabled people lose thousands of pounds a year, which they use to offset the extra costs of having a disability. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sophie Dudgeon, RNIB’s Head of Campaigns & Public Affairs, to discuss the results of

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S2 Ep1201: Glaucoma Awareness Week, Ticking Timebomb...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/01

For Glaucoma Awareness week 2025 (30 June-6 July 2025) the Association of Optometrists (AOP) have published a research report revealing that there is a ticking time bomb of preventable sight loss. The report highlights that nearly half of people with the condition – often called the ‘invisible condition’ – remain undiagnosed, with some losing significant sight before noticing symptoms. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Adam Sampson, Chief Executive of The Association of Optometrists

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S2 Ep1200: RNIB Legacy Garden on Show at RHS Flower...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/01

Multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has designed the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 (16-20 July 2025) supported by the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Helen Smith RNIB’s Head of Legacy Engagement explains to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey how the garden came about, working with Paul on the garden, how the garden will help to show the general public what it is like living with sight loss through elements of the garden including the

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Clara In Conversation Podcast, Interview With Claire...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/01

Would you like to hear about how Claire Forde, a blind podcaster chatting about the various people she has interviewed? Well, Jennifer Murray catches up with Claire to find out more. If you would like to listen to Clara In Conversation podcast, you can go to the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@clarainconversation678 Image description: 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 Ep1195: July Almanac - History, Nature, Folklore

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/01

What seasonal foods can you enjoy in July? Amelia is back with another monthly almanac. Learn more about the nature and birds of July on the RSPB website - RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity 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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S2 Ep1198: Shrewsbury Repair Café Create Audio...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/01

Do you have an item that needs fixing? Your local repair café might be able to help for free. Amelia spoke to the Shrewsbury repair café team to learn about their repair and socialising opportunities and their new audio described visit. Learn more about the Shrewsbury repair café on their website - Shrewsbury Repair Cafe Listen to the audio described visit on their facebook page - https://fb.watch/Azp6y6iI8J/ Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold

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S2 Ep1197: Which UK Airports Are Providing Great...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/07/01

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have published their latest report into the standards of service provided to disabled travellers, and those with limited mobility, through UK airports. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Anna Bowles, from the CAA, to find out the rankings and how they are scored. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background With RNIB in Bold Black Letters With A Solid Pink Line Below

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