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RNIB Connect Radio

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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S1 Ep1513: Exploring Dance and Visual Impairment

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/06/15

Barry Snell chats to dancer and choreographer Holly Thomas, to learn about her exciting dance project Hal Light, which explores the often unchartered territory of dance and visual impairment. To learn more about the Half Light project here hollythomasdance.co.uk/projects/half-light/ Image: Close up Picture of Holly standing up with her arms bent at the elbows pointing upwards. She is wearing a striped green top and her long brown hair is tied back in a pony-tail.

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S1 Ep1512: Is Soaking Up the Sun Good or Bad for Us?

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2023/06/02

With the temperature rising and much more hours of sunshine now that we seem to be in summer time for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davy asks Elizabeth whether the sun is good or bad for us. Elizabeth also talks about the potential benefits of vitamin D from the sun and risks of skin cancer from being out too long in the sun. Elizabeth ends by giving her advice to us all about being careful when we are out and

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S1 Ep1511: VocalEyes What’s On 1 June 2023

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/06/01

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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Once on This Island - Saturday 10 June, 3pm, Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, London The Commitments - Thursday 15 June, 7.30pm, The

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S1 Ep1510: Bringing Books To Life

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/05/25

RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats to Colin Sinclair from Behear audio and his daughter Amy, about their exciting audiobook service, which features dramatised stories and boasts of being like Netflix without the pictures. They were inspired to set up Behear after Amy was involved in a road accident which resulted in sight loss. To find out more about Behear audio click here Image shows RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo. Upon a green background 3 rows of text. 'RNIB' on

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3:53

S2 Ep265: Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley -...

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/05/22

Time to connect with the natural world around us with nature guide Andy Shipley. This month, listen out for more birdsong as Andy tells us about the red list of endangered species in the UK. Plus, a bonus featuring some naughty hedgehogs. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion

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S1 Ep1509: Constipation, A Subject We Might Not Want...

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/05/19

For this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are talking about constipation, a subject we may not want to talk about but we all should. Elizabeth began by telling RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about what the official definition of constipation is and the main causes of constipation too. Then Elizabeth explained to Toby about the different types of laxatives that are out there and some of the possible issues around the potential misuse of

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S1 Ep1508: Time to Talk About Chickenpox…

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/05/09

With reports of the increase in cases of Chickenpox in the news recently we thought for this week’s check-in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we should focus on Chickenpox. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the connection between Chickenpox and Shingles and how ChickenPox is spread. Then to the itchy rash that people get with ChickenPox and how long the rash might last. Finally Elizabeth talked about the vaccines for

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S1 Ep1507: VocalEyes What’s On 3 May 2023

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/05/03

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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Beekeeper Of Aleppo - Saturday 13 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.30pm, Theatre Royal Norwich Around the World in 80 Days - Thursday 18 May,

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S1 Ep1506: What's Coming Up From Eye Matter?

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/04/27

Finding a community that understands what it’s like living without sight can be an amazing feeling. Eye Matter is a small visual impairment charity that does just that for its members, helping connect them through a variety of fun and exciting events. And they have lots of them coming up over the next couple of months. Our Paulina Kuchorew was joined by Eye Matter Coordinator, Suzie Simons, to find out more. To get in touch email: eyemattervi@gmail.com Image shows RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green

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S2 Ep264: Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley -...

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/04/24

Time to connect with the natural world around and this months it’s all about listening to birdsong and also being a little bit lazy. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org) Image shows Andy standing outside in front of a tree. He's holding his white cane and is dressed for

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S1 Ep1505: VocalEyes What’s On 18 April 2023

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/04/18

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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Retrograde - Thursday 20 April to Saturday 27 May, 7.30pm, Kilne Theatre, London, British Library Monthly Art Workshops, starting

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S1 Ep1504: Time to Talk About Hay Fever…

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/04/14

With the days starting to get longer now with lighter mornings and evenings, we are also coming into hay fever season. Knowing that many people are affected quite badly from hay fever for this week’s check-in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we thought we would focus on hay fever. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey that hey fever is an allergy and the different types of pollen that cause hay fever. Elizabeth then went on to talk

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S1 Ep1503: Spring Gardening Tips With Charity Thrive

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/04/13

With spring in full-bloom it's the perfect time to look at our gardens and what we could be doing in them. And joining our Paulina Kuchorew to share some of her best spring gardening advice is Julia Smith, Social Therapeutic Horticulturists with Charity Thrive. Get more gardening tips from Thrive here: Get gardening - Thrive Image shows daisies arranged in the shape of a heart atop a tree trunk.

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S1 Ep1502: Time to Look After Your Feet!

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/04/03

For this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are focusing on the part of the body we use every day, our feet and how to prevent some of those foot problems we get from time to time. Elizabeth began by telling RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about some of the foot injuries that some people seem to get. Then on to how important it is to look after your feet if you have diabetes. Elizabeth then explained to Toby what actually athlete’s foot

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S1 Ep1501: Support At The Right Time

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/03/29

When things seem hopeless being able to reach out for support can make a world of difference. Amanda Whitfield was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease a few years ago, but when her condition started getting worse in 2020 she reached out to charity Sight Scotland for help. There she met Community Worker Debbie McGregor, who has supported Amanda in getting back on her feet. Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with both to hear their story. Image of Sight Scotland logo.

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S1 Ep1500: VocalEyes What’s On 27 March 2023

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/03/27

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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Noughts & Crosses - Saturday 1 April, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester Quality Street - Wednesday 5 April, 7.30pm,

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S2 Ep263: Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley -...

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/03/20

Time to connect with the natural world around us. On this month’s Sensory Reflections, Andy gives us an idea of what birdsong to listen out for as well as some crafty homework to help out our friendly neighbourhood hedgehogs. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org) Image

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S1 Ep1499: VocalEyes What’s On 7 March 2023

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/03/07

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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Girl From the North Country - Saturday 11 March, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester The Postal Museum - Audio described

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S1 Ep1498: Are There Benefits to Taking Supplements...

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/03/06

As more and more people seem to be taking supplements such as vitamin D on a day to day basis, for this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey whether we should be taking supplements routinely and do we actually need to take them. Elizabeth continued by explaining to Toby about why eating a proportion of fresh produce raw might be the best way to obtain some of the supplements we might need and even if

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S1 Ep1497: 'Tales Of Gallus Women' An Evening Of...

RNIB Conversations ·

2023/02/28

Barry Snell caught up with Anne Dignan, to talk about an upcoming event which will celebrate the art of storytelling…. ‘Tales Of Gallus Women’ will take place on the 11th March in Bellfield Community Hub, Portobello, Edinburgh.

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