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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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S2 Ep380: VocalEyes What’s On 3 May 2024

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/05/03

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: Bert Hardy – Photojournalism in War & Peace - Thursday 9 May, 6.30pm, The Photographers’ Gallery, London The Drifters Girl - Saturday

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4:51

S2 Ep379: First Sight Loss Council Launches in Scotland

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/05/01

The first Sight Loss Council is being launched in Scotland, with the help of Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, and Visibility Scotland, it’s being funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, following the successful SLC model that’s been in place for a few years now in England. Hubert has been speaking to the engagement manager from the first Scotland SLC, together with TPT’s director of services.

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4:49

S2 Ep378: What’s On Offer at Your Local Community...

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/04/23

If you have walked in to your local Community Pharmacy recently or even over the last couple of years you may have noticed that there is a lot more on offer than just picking up your prescriptions and some general medication like headache tablets. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we find out about how your local community Pharmacy has changed over the years and what they are now able to offer you too. Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey about the

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7:49

S2 Ep377: Dave Heeley Recognised For Fundraising...

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/04/22

Barry Snell caught up with blind Dave to talk about his latest charity fundraiser, an exciting job offer, Plus some unexpected recognition from the English Football League Learn more about Dave and his many fundraising challenges #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo

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5:56

S2 Ep376: VocalEyes What’s On 16 April 2024

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/04/16

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: Madagascar The Musical - Friday 19 April, 7pm, New Theatre Oxford Opening Night - Saturday 27 April, 2.30pm, Gielgud Theatre, London

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4:21

S2 Ep375: Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick Responds to...

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/04/10

With recent news reports where people have been saying that the NHS is not working, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth for her response and thoughts on all this news. Elizabeth then shared her ideas on what could be done to remedy the situation with the NHS that people have been talking about in the news. To then some thoughts on how to maybe reduce some of the amount of wastage within the NHS that people have been

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8:23

S2 Ep374: Visual Snow Syndrome

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/04/08

Have you ever heard of something called the Visual Snow Syndrome? Well, it can impact your vision along side other symptoms, Hubert has been speaking to one Doctor who has helped to do a lot of research into the syndrome.

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6:26

S2 Ep373: VocalEyes What’s On 3 April 2024

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/04/03

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: My First Ballet: Swan Lake - Wednesday 10 April, 2pm, touch tour 1pm, Peacock Theatre, London Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles

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5:08

S2 Ep371: Aira Trials Sutton Pierre Shlimon

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/03/27

Hubert has been visiting Sutton train station to follow the latest series of the Aira visual interpreting service app trials for blind and partially sighted rail passengers. There he spoke to one volunteer from a local sight loss charity in Sutton Pierre Shlimon. If you wish to provide feedback about your own use of the Aira app at one of the supported train stations, you can access it using the link

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5:02

S2 Ep372: How Critically Concerning are the Risks of...

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/03/27

We hear a lot in the news about the risks of alcohol overindulgence with talk about price increases in supermarkets, off-licenses, restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs but how critically concerning are the risks of alcohol around cancer? With the recent published research report about the risk of alcohol and cancer for this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick, RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey asked Elizabeth first to explain some of the risks that were highlighted

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4:32

S2 Ep370: Aira Trials Sutton Antony Merlyn

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/03/27

Hubert has been visiting Sutton Train station to take a look at the latest series of Aira app trials for blind and partially sighted Rail passengers. There he spoke to Antony Merlyn from Govia Thameslink Railway about the progress of the project. If you wish to provide feedback about your own use of the Aira app at one of the supported train stations, you can access it using the link

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S2 Ep369: Aira Trials Sutton Dave Smith

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2024/03/26

Hubert has recently visited Sutton train station to see how the latest Aira trials have been going on for blind and partially sighted rail passengers. There he spoke to the engagement manager for South east from Thomas Pocklington Trust who have been working with Govia Thameslink Railway. If you wish to provide feedback about your own use of the Aira app at one of the supported train stations, you can access it using the link

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8:58

S2 Ep368: Real Thing AI Jake Coles Intern Story

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/03/25

We have frequently mentioned the importance and benefits of an internship, now it’s time to hear from an actual intern as Hubert speaks to Jake Coles about his experience.

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S2 Ep367: VocalEyes What’s On 21 March 2024

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/03/21

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: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie - Saturday 23 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Peacock Theatre, London Descriptive Tour: The Time is

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6:54

S2 Ep366: Classic Ballet Gets A Modern Twist

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/03/13

Swan Lake is arguably one of the most famous ballets in the world but Scottish Ballet will give it a modern feel for their latest tour. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Emma Jane, from Scottish Ballet, to hear more about the show, which will also have audio described dates for blind and partially sighted patrons. If you'd like more info on Scottish Ballet tours, go to www.scottishballet.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image shows Sophie Martin in the Swan-Lake production. One foot extended in

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7:37

S2 Ep292: Ramadan Experiences - Tasneem Arshad

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/03/12

For Muslims, we’re in the holy month of Ramadan. But what’s it like to mark the month if you’re blind or partially sighted? Hywel Davies spoke with Tasneem Arshad to hear about her experiences.

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5:11

S2 Ep291: Chess Club At Peterborough Central Library

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/03/08

If you live in the Peterborough area, and you fancy giving chess a go, a new club has been launched which gives you the chance to do just that.

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5:46

S2 Ep290: Meet The Sight Loss Councils Event From...

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/03/07

The first Meet The Sight Loss Councils event is taking place in Westminster later this month, where local MPs can find out about the work different Sight Loss Councils do. Is your MP invited? If not, Hubert has been finding out how you can help by inviting your MP to the event.

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3:36

S2 Ep290: How Does What We Eat Impact on Our Health?

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2024/03/07

There is a phrase that goes along the lines of ‘you are what you eat’ and with a lot in the news about the impact on our health of healthy or unhealthy eating, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the impact of what we eat on our health.Elizabeth began by explaining to our Toby Davey about the nutritional value of healthy eating against unhealthy eating, to then what should we all be aiming for in a good diet and whether we might be all eating

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S2 Ep289: VocalEyes What’s On 9 March 2024

RNIB Conversations ·

2024/03/06

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: The Merchant of Venice 1936 - Saturday 9 March, 2.30pm, Criterion Theatre, London Life of Pi - Wednesday 13 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm,

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