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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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7:45

Something for The Weekend - 06/06/2025

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/06

Something for The Weekend highlights the best in accessible streaming content every week. This week, Hannah reccomends a new TV show to relax with, a new audiobook to get lost in and new music to move your body to!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 Ep1147: Could Volunteering Be Good For You?

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/06

Volunteers make a significant and positive impact for charities but could volunteering really help you as an individual? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Mari Jones and Jo Keller, from RNIB, to find out how volunteers help deliver vital services and what individuals can gain from giving their time… If you’d like to find out more about volunteering, go to www.rnib.org.uk/volunteering You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo

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S2 Ep1142: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Joseph and the...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/06

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 We have the smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ this week as the current touring production visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with description by

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17:42

S2 Ep1146: Priya Herian on Making Her Artwork...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/05

Priya Herian is a British Indian contemporary artist who has an exhibition of her work at The Brick Lane Gallery in London from 2 to 13 July 2025 with audio descriptions of the artwork produced by Priya, inspired by her father’s journey with blindness, making art accessible to her Farther and other blind and partially sighted people too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Priya to firstly find out a bit more about her journey into becoming an artist and a bit about the style

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9:23

Vision Support, Interview With Nia Greer.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/05

Would you like to hear about the many different services which Vision Support have on offer as well as the great work they do? Well Jennifer Murray catches up with Nia Greer from the charity to find out more.You can reach out to Vision Support in any of the following ways: Website www.visionsupport.org.uk/ For referrals you can email referrals@visionsupport.org.uk Chester Contact - (01244) 381 515 Email - information@visionsupport.org.uk Chester Vision Centre (Bluecoat) Contact - (01244)

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10:27

S2 Ep1145: Visually Impaired Rugby Player Aaron Fowler

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/05

Aaron Fowler has been playing visually impaired rugby for the last six years, he tells Hywel Davies about the positive impact the game has had on his life. You can find out more about Visually Impaired Rugby and the work of the Change Foundation here - Visually Impaired Rugby - The Change Foundation

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9:03

TT Races, Interview With Peter Marshall.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/04

On the Isle of Man every year, the TT Races takes place. These can pose safety risks for visually impaired people and could stop them from getting out and about during this time. Jennifer Murray chats to Peter Marshall from Sight Matters, a local sight loss charity to discuss some of these concerns.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

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S2 Ep1143: June Almanac - History, Nature And Folklore

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/03

What is a strawberry moon? How do people celebrate the summer solstice? Amelia is back with another monthly almanac for June. Learn more about the nature and birds of June 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 Ep1142: Award and Recognition for Seable Holidays

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/03

Seable Holidays is a not for profit social enterprise organisation providing accessible tailored and group holidays for blind and partially sighted people. Seable Holidays were recently presented with the Small Organisation award in the 2025 Disability Confident Awards and have also been recognised as an RNIB Visibly Better Employer too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Damiano La Rocca founder of Seable Holidays to firstly find out how the organisation came about. Then to

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7:32

S2 Ep1141: RNIB Launch Value Of Vision Report

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/03

As the cost of eye care services rises along with increasing demand, RNIB have launched a report called Value of Vision. Paulina chatted to Vivianne Francis about six evidence based interventions they hope to implement to address this rising cost and to prevent avoidable sight loss. 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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S2 Ep1140: What Is It Like Being a VI Street...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/02

Gary Williamson is a professional photographer that often shares his amazing black and white snaps online. He also happens to be registered blind, and found that he can explore the world through his camera lens. Gary joined our Paulina Kuchorew to chat all things passion for photography. You can find Gary on Instagram @swirly_magnolia Image shows a striking black and white self-portrait of Gary walking down a tunnel. He's a dark silhouette walking down the centre of the long tunnel towards a

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8:13

Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper, Interview With Mary...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/02

Jennifer Murray speaks to Mary Moss from Cotswold Talking Newspaper to learn more about it. You can listen to the Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper on the British Wireless for The Blind's Talking Newspaper app for mobiles and tablets. You can also access Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper via USB Sticks as well as on Alexa devices. You can contact Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper in any of the following ways: Website: https://www.cvtn.org.uk/ Email Address: maryemoss@btinternet.com Phone: 01453

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S2 Ep1136: RNIB Needs Your Help with Research into...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/02

At RNIB we know that often blind and partially sighted people don’t get access to the training or services they need to help with their sight loss. In order to address these issues RNIB wants to get a clear picture from blind and partially sighted people of the areas of their life where they need support as well as the type of support they have received in the past. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by David Aldwinckle, RNIB Director of Insight and Hilary Ingleton, RNIB Head of Research

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S2 Ep1139: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/31

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit 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 began by talking about the ‘Value of Vision’ report which will be coming out soon, the new Curry’s advert that features disabled people including two visually impaired people that the RNIB have been working on and the Edinburgh floral clock decoration celebrating Braille 200. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the

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S2 Ep1136: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Shark is Broken,...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/30

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 we celebrate movie history and the choppy waters behind the filming of Jaws as ‘The Shark is Broken’ visited the Birmingham repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Julia Grundy. About ‘The Shark is Broken’ Dive

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S2 Ep1138: Birmingham Goalball Club Nansi Hidrej

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/30

Our David Hogg speaks to Nansi Hidrej from Birmingham Goalball Club about her love of goalball and how the sport can be beneficial for people’s mental health.

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Eye Matter, Interview With Suzie Simons.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/30

Would you like to hear all about an award-winning charity called Eye Matter? Well, Jennifer Murray catches up with Suzie Simons to find out more. You can contact Eye Matter in the following ways: Eye Matter’s Website: Home - Eye Matter Suzie Simons' Email Address: suzie@eyematter.org.uk Suzi Simons' Mobile number: 07968722664 Eye Matter's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/eyematterofficial/ Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’

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S2 Ep1134: Getting Out And About - Roundtable

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/30

What are the biggest mobility confidence boosters? How do guide dogs comapre to canes? We gathered Luci Franks and Pete Torode to talks about the challenges and lessons they've discovered while navigating around home and away. Listen to Pete Torode's sight loss story here - RNIB Connect / Pete Torode, Sight Loss Story Listen to Luci Franks on Guide Dog Blogs here - RNIB Conversations / Guide Dog Blogs Luci Franks – Public Transport Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background

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S2 Ep1136: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/30

Each month on RNIB Connect Radio we are joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics included: the RNIB ‘All Aboard’ Buses Report plus an update on benefits and accessible voting. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved, email campaigns@rnib.org.uk You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on X or search your socials for RNIB Campaigns Image

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S2 Ep1135: Guide runner study needs your input

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/28

A study at University of Glasgow wants to hear from visually impaired runners who run with a guide, and the guides themselves, to find out more about the benefits of the activity. Robert Kirkwood spoke to the researcher to find out more. Image shows two hands with a bright yellow running tether around their wrists that helps blind and partially sighted people run safely with a guide runner.

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