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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted

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7:16

S2 Ep644: VocalEyes What’s On 5 August 2024

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/08/05

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: Much Ado About Nothing - Saturday 10 August, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London & Juliet -Thursday 15 August,

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7:49

S2 Ep655: Experience the Edinburgh Tattoo With Audio...

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/08/02

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a unique and memorable celebration of music, dance and military pageantry is underway. But did you know that this iconic event also has a couple shows coming up with audio description and a Touch Tour beforehand? Let’s find out more from audio describer, Amanda Drollinger. The audio described events are on Thursday 8th of August and Tuesday 13th of August. Image: Crowds attend the The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Edinburgh Castle is lit up in the

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8:13

S2 Ep654: Edinburgh International Festival - Grupo Corpo

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2024/08/02

Edinburgh International Festival is underway, and today we’re taking a look at a joyful dance performance from Brazil. Grupo Corpo has its UK premiere and will be available to experience with audio description (AD). So, let’s find out a bit more about this unique performance from the show’s audio describer, Amanda Drollinger. The AD performance for this show is on Wednesday 7th of August. Image: Five dancers tilt their heads back, exposing their necks, which are painted red. Their chests are

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8:41

S2 Ep643: Using Artificial Intelligence To Make Music

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/07/31

Have you ever wanted to make your own music but not sure where to start? Well artificial intelligence could step in to make creating your own songs in no time. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding out about 'Suno'.You can find out more about AI music from Suno here - Suno

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7:57

S2 Ep641: What Is Forest Bathing & Can It Improve...

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/07/29

With summer holidays in full swing, you might be looking for some fun activities to do as a family? Well, what about trying Forest Bathing?Joining us now to explain a bit more about this practice and how it can help both adults and children de-stress and boost health and wellbeing, is Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Content Manager for Paths to Literacy, Lisha Yochimowitz. Image: Lisha is standing outdoors with green lish trees behind her. She has shoulder length blonde hair, blue eyes and

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10:46

S2 Ep642: Guide Dog Blogs Dean Dunbar – Outdoor...

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/07/29

It’s that time of the week when we discuss our favourite guide companions. This week, Hubert chats with blind adventurer Dean Dunbar, as he tells us about taking his guide dog Molly mountain biking, and there’s even a short story about an under cover guide dog.

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4:06

S2 Ep640: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Tiffany

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/07/26

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond.Allan Russell went along and spoke with American pop singer, Tiffany. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'North', 'South.'

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3:12

S2 Ep639: Rewind Scotland 2024 - The Selecter's...

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/07/26

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Pauline Black, lead singer of English 2 tone ska revival ban, The Selecter. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland',

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2:05

S2 Ep638: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Nik Kershaw

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2024/07/26

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer, Nix Kershaw. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots:

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4:31

S2 Ep637: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Midge Ure

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2024/07/26

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Scottish musician, singer-songwriter and record producer Midge Ure. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland',

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3:53

S2 Ep636: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Living in a Box's...

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2024/07/26

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with musician and founding member of Living in a Box, Marcus Vere. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'North',

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3:59

S2 Ep635: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Hue and Cry

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2024/07/26

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Scottish pop duo Hue and Cry. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'North', 'South.'

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6:07

S2 Ep634: Rewind Scotland 2024 - David Grant

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2024/07/26

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with David Grant, lead singer of British soul/Brit funk band Linx. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'North',

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2:48

S2 Ep633: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Buster Bloodvessel

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/07/26

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with English singer and frontman of the two-tone band Bad Manners, Buster Bloodvessel. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots:

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7:57

S2 Ep632: TPT Internship Opportunities July 2024

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/07/26

Thomas Pocklington Trust have once again released more internship opportunities as part of their Get Set Progress Program, and Hubert has been speaking to Josh, head of internships about what opportunities are available.

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6:29

S2 Ep632: Dave Heeley Looks Ahead To Gruelling Cycle...

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/07/24

Barry Snell caught up with charity fundraiser Blind Dave Heeley to talk about his latest fundraising challenge, which will see Dave and his team cycle from Switzerland to Belgium, where they will cycle to the famous Western Front, which was where many soldiers lost their lives during World War One.Click here to learn more about Dave and some of his incredible fundraising challenges Image: Blind Dave Heeley riding on the back of a tandem cycle. He is wearing professional cycling gear which is

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3:51

S2 Ep630: What are Urinary Tract Infections or UTIs?

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/07/22

For this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are talking about urinary tract infections or UTIs as they are sometimes called. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about some of the symptoms of UTIs which people might find a bit unpleasant and then too outlining some of the main causes of urinary tract infections. Moving then on to any ways around the prevention of urinary tract infections. Finally Elizabeth talked about some of the

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7:20

S2 Ep631: Guide Dog Blogs: Outdoor Events with Luci...

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/07/22

In Guide Dog Blogs this week Hubert speaks to Luci franks about taking your guide dog to outdoor events, including rugby matches and festivals, and also what events you may want to think twice about before taking your canine companion to.

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7:25

S2 Ep630: VocalEyes What’s On 19 July 2024

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/07/19

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: 101 Dalmatians - The Musical, Saturday 27 July, 2pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Curve Theatre Leicester Your Lie In April - Sunday 28 July, 1pm,

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7:03

S2 Ep606: Hemel Hempstead Cricket Club Update

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/07/17

A few months ago we told you about a new cricket club that has launched in the Hemel Hempstead area. Hubert has been speaking to Richard the club coach and former England player Steve Humphries who plays for the club to see how the club has been progressing.

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