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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 Ep1177: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/21

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 concerns around Government plans for Welfare payments, the NHS 10 year plan and bus travel. 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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5:52

S2 Ep1173: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Croft, AD Theatre...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/20

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 Vidar was reviewing ‘The Croft’ as the UK tour visited the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional audio Describer Carolyn Smith. About ‘The Croft’ In the remote Scottish Highlands two women arrive at a former

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8:21

Interview With John Whitfield, Deafblind Scotland.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/20

Jennifer Murray chats to John Whitfield from Deafblind Scotland about his sight and hearing loss as well as the many different role he has had with Deafblind Scotland over a number of years. You can contact Deafblind Scotland at the following email address: info@dbscotland.org.uk Their website is: Home | Deafblind Scotland 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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7:41

S2 Ep1176: This Is What You Call Taking Fundraising...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/20

Aoife McGlade from Mayobridge in Northern Ireland Along with family and friends, took on an incredible challenge to raise funds for RNIB by climbing the highest mountains across the UK and Ireland. RNIB Northern Ireland’s Jo Kenny spoke to the sisters to find out what inspired them to take on such a physical challenge… #RNIBConnect Image Shows

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11:29

S2 Ep1172: Gold Winning Garden Designer Paul...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/20

The RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 has been designed by Paul Hervey-Brookes a multi-award-winning garden designer, broadcaster, lecturer and plantsman. Through the design of the RNIB Legacy Garden, the planting, use of sculptures and much more besides, people will have the opportunity to explore what it might be like to live with sight loss, enabling them to see the world through the eyes of someone who is visually impaired. The garden will also be a deeply tactile

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8:56

S2 Ep1174: RNIB helps to advice on TV sight loss story.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/19

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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8:28

S2 Ep1171: Guide Dogs To Host Family Day At St...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/19

This summer Guide Dogs are teaming up with the English FA to give blind and partially sighted children and young people the chance to try out three different sports in one of the country’s top sporting facilities. Hywel Davies has been hearing more.

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6:25

S2 Ep1170: RNIB Responds To UK Government Welfare...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

Today the UK Government released their plan for changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) along with Universal Credit and Jobseekers’ Allowance.Amelia spoke to RNIB Policy Officer, Roisin Jacklin, to learn how blind and partially sighted people will be impacted. 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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2:30

S2 Ep1169: RNIB Launch Floral Clock For Braille 200 -...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

Amelia went to a very sunny opening ceremony for a new landmark in Edinburgh to celebrate 200 years of braille.She spoke to volunteer braille tutor Sehar Mashiyat to learn about her passion for teaching braille. 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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5:23

S2 Ep1168: RNIB Launch Floral Clock For Braille 200 -...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

Amelia went to a very sunny opening ceremony for a new landmark in Edinburgh to celebrate 200 years of braille. Here she is speaking to Head of Inclusive Design, Robin Spinks, and RNIB Scotland Community manager, Jane Coates, to hear their thoughts on Braille and the clock. 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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2:39

S2 Ep1175: RNIB Launch Floral Clock For Braille 200 -...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

Amelia went to a very sunny opening ceremony for a new landmark in Edinburgh to celebrate 200 years of braille. Here she is speaking to Jo MacQueen, RNIB PR and Communications Manager, who gave an audio description of the clock. Image shows the floral clock design- an elaborate clock face made up of thousands of flowers and plants. The clock reads Royal National Institute of Blind People around the circumference and has 12 segments each in alternating pinks and greens. To the right of the clock,

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2:35

S2 Ep1167: RNIB Launch Floral Clock For Braille 200 -...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

Amelia went to a very sunny opening ceremony for a new landmark in Edinburgh to celebrate 200 years of braille. Here she is speaking to the Director of RNIB Scotland, James Adams, about the launch. 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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7:08

S2 Ep1179: Linburn Estate Sale Craig Spalding

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

Following Sight Scotland Veteran’s decision to sell the Linburn Estate in West Lothian which houses a number of blind and partially sighted veterans, David Hogg speaks to CEO Craig Spalding…

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7:28

S2 Ep1151: Bai Tu Long Bay Travelogue

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

Join Jonathan Abro on the second of our Vietnam Travelogue series. This week he boards a converted junkship to travel through Bai Tu Long bay. 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 font.

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8:30

Therapeutic Garden, Sight Matters, Interview With...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

Sight Matters (a Sight loss charity on the Isle of Man) are soon to open a new therapeutic garden. Jennifer Murry chats to Peter Marshall to learn all about it. You can contact Sight Matters in the following ways: Email Address: enquiries@sightmatters.im Phone: 01624674727 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. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black

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8:40

S2 Ep1166: Live Football With Audio Description...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/18

More and more live events, including sport, are getting the audio description touch to support blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jonathan Penny, from Channel 4, to discuss live AD and look ahead to some football matches which will have a mix of pundits and audio describers who will bring the match to life. #RNIBConnect

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9:36

Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper,...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/17

Would you like to hear about Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper? Jennifer Murray catches up with Georgette Vale to learn more. You can listen to Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper on their website at: https://www.watn.org.uk/ To find your local newspaper, you can visit the Talking News Federation's website at the following link: https://tnf.org.uk/ Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters

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8:18

S2 Ep1159: Open Water Swimming Can Be Accessible For...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/17

A collaborative project between the University of Brighton and Sight Support Worthing is looking at ways of making outdoor swimming an accessible option for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sadie Rockliffe, from Brighton University, to learn more about the research and their successful pilot event. If you’d like more info on the research, or swimming opportunities, go to www.accessiblewaters.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background

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8:22

S2 Ep1164: Update on RNIB’s Work Around Accessible...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/16

In this podcast Hubert gets an update on the progress of RNIB’s work around accessible voting, following the recent local elections that took place in May 2025 in England. 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. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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S2 Ep1163: Queer Stories In Art At National Galleries...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/16

Join the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) as they celebrate Pride Month by delving into queer stories within the collection. Amelia spoke to Meg Faragher, from the learning & Engagement team, to learn more. Learn more about the session on the NGS website - Visually Impaired Programme (Online) | Queer stories in art | National Galleries of Scotland Access to this session will be via Zoom. A telephone number, link and password will be sent out before the session. To book a free place,

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