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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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1197: Jasmine Thien’s One Woman Show ‘I Dream in...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/30

Jasmine Thien is a blind Actor, writer, poet, and stand-up comedian who is bringing her one woman show ‘I Dream in Colour’ to the Edinburgh fringe Festival this year with a couple of previews in London beforehand on 22 and 23 July 2025. Jasmine began by reminding RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about what ‘I Dream in Colour’ is all about and how the semi-autobiographical show has changed over the last couple of years from initially workshopping the show, a couple of performances in London to the

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S2 Ep1196: Artist Rooms At The National Galleries Of...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/30

On the 16th July the National Galleries Of Scotland (NGS) are hosting a descriptive gallery tour followed by a practical workshop for visitors with a visual impairment. This month they explore some magnificent and diverse works from ARTIST ROOMS, the national touring collection cared for jointly by the National Galleries of Scotland and Tate. Amelia spoke to Meg Faragher to learn more. Learn more on the NGS Website - Visually Impaired Programme Live (in gallery) | ARTIST ROOMS | National

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8:34

S2 Ep1195: David Maddocks Southampton Sight Sponsored...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/30

Let’s catch up with David Maddocks who recently completed a 160-mile walk of the Camino de Santiago to raise money for Southampton Sight. He’s been speaking to David Hogg…

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8:00

S2 Ep1189: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/28

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 welfare campaigning, new shop, a flower clock and some great news for audio description. 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

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8:52

S2 Ep1194: Sensational Museum Showcase

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/27

The Sensational Museum is a research project radically re-thinking the role of senses in museums.This July they are gathering together to share and celebrate their work over the last 2 years. Amelia spoke to Hannah Thompson to learn more. Join for the online showcase on 2nd July 2025, at 3pm, using the eventbrite link - The Sensational Museum: Online Showcase Tickets, Wed 2 Jul 2025 at 15:00 | Eventbrite They're also holding an in-person showcase in central London, on 4th July 2025 from 2pm,

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6:42

S2 Ep1193: What Does The UK Government’s Welfare...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/27

The UK Government has made some concessions to its plans for changes to Personal Independence Payments and Universal Credit.Although there are some grey areas, with a better update on Monday June 30th, they have made the following proposed updates, which will go before Parliament on July 1st. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Roisin Jacklin, from RNIB’s Campaigns Team, to look at some of the suggested changes. If you’d like to read more on this, go to

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1:52

S2 Ep1192: Relaunch of RNIB Products And Advice...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/27

RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. Local blind and partially sighted people were invited along to get hands on with the products but also to chat with RNIB staff, like ECLO Angela O'Kane. Barry Snell caught up with Angela to learn more about her day to day role as an Eye Care Liaison Officer 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’

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2:22

S2 Ep1191: Relaunch Of RNIB Belfast Products And...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/27

RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. Local blind and partially sighted people were invited along to get hands on with the products but also to chat with RNIB staff. RNIB volunteer Liam McKinney was there helping out & he is keen to start a new group for young people with the aim of making life easier for people with sight loss. He’s been talking to RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold

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2:48

S2 Ep1190: Relaunch Of RNIB products And Advice...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/27

RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. Local blind and partially sighted people were invited along to get hands on with the products but also to chat with RNIB staff. One lady who popped in for a chat was Caroline Hunter. Barry Snell caught up with Caroline for a chat. 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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3:49

S2 Ep1188: Relaunch of RNIB Belfast Product And...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/27

RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. Local blind and partially sighted people were invited along to try out the new store and also to chat with the RNIB staff, including volunteer Julie Anne Crothers, who was keen to raise awareness about the sight condition Charles Bonnet Syndrome Barry Snell caught up with Julie Anne, to learn 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

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3:48

S2 Ep1187: Relaunch of RNIB products And Advice...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/27

RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. Local blind and partially sighted people were invited along to try out the new store and also to chat with the RNIB staff, including Digital Skills, Engagement & Events officer Jackie Brown. Barry Snell caught up with Jackie, to learn more about her role. 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’

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4:06

S2 Ep1186: Relaunch of RNIB Belfast Products And...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/27

RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell caught up with Robert Shilliday, RNIB Director of Northern Ireland, 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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9:05

S2 Ep1185: Relaunch Of RNIB Belfast Products And...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/26

RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch.RNIB’s Chief Financial Officer Kathryn Sherratt and also Managing Director of RNIB’s Enterprises Daphne Mavroudi-Chocholi were both in attendance and spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. 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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6:45

S2 Ep1184: Relaunch Of RNIB Belfast Products And...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/26

RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. RNIB Chair of Trustees Anna Tylor was invited along and she caught up with RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell. 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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9:09

S2 Ep1182: RNIB, British Business Bank and Ex Forces...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/26

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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6:12

S2 Ep1183: Wayne Pugh Guide Dog Refusal

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/26

RNIB Connect Radio's David Hogg speaks to Wayne Pugh about a recent guide dog refusal. 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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3:58

S2 Ep1152: Vietnamese Water Puppets And Train Street

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/25

Join Jonathan Abro on the third of our Vietnam Travelogue series.This week he goes to a mesmerising performance of traditional water puppets and visits the famous train street. 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 written in black in a smaller

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10:34

S2 Ep1180: Cara Murphy’s Braille Journey

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/25

After deciding to attend Uddingston Grammar School, near Glasgow, Cara Murphy has been, not only attending her subject classes but also learning to use braille.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Cara over the course of a term to find out how learning the subjects, braille and new assistive technology has helped her progress through the S3 curriculum. If you’d like more info on using, or learning, braille, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask

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12:26

S2 Ep1181: How Can We Support Children And Young...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/24

Esme’s Umbrella are working to improve our understanding of children and young people with Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Amelia spoke to founder of Esme's Umbrella, Judith Potts, and program coordinator, Nina Chesworth, to learn 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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11:04

S2 Ep1178: Some Audio Described Highlights From...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/24

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’re looking at support to get around The Glastonbury Festival, a BIG art installation and some great theatre performances. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to

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