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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 Ep1278: The State of Medicines at the Pharmacy…

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/07/11

With many problems around the supply of medicines being highlighted in the news recently including the issues around the supply of HRT, for this week’s check-in with Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we thought it would be a good time to find out what the potential issues might be around the supply of medicines and what measures are being done to ensure that medicines don’t run out. Elizabeth began with a quick note regarding the allocation of sunscreens following on from the

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5:57

S1 Ep1274: Minority Ethnic Communities Health Fair In...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/06/23

Cardiff's annual Minority Ethnic Health Fair is a free event designed to encourage healthy futures in communities who may not always get the help they need. The Minority Ethnic Health Fair is being held at Cardiff City Hall on Wednesday the 29th of June between 10am and 3pm. Why not find out more on twitter @MecHealthFair

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S1 Ep1273: Vision Zone 2022 In Swansea

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/06/20

This summer consumers in Swansea have the chance to learn more about products, services and support covering all areas of sight loss. As Hywel Davies found out. The Vision Zone event takes place in the Bont Elm Community Church in Swansea on Thursday July the 21st between 10am and 2pm. For more information call 0800 145 6115 or visit the website www.lowvisionshop.co.uk

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S1 Ep1272: VI Photographer Rachael Andrews

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/06/20

Time to chat photography and our very own David Hogg has been chatting to Rachael Andrews, a visually impaired photographer who after getting a digital camera to help her see her pet rats developed a real passion for photography.

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4:41

S1 Ep1271: New Research Into Accessible Clothes...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/06/16

New research is taking place into the experience of online clothes shopping for people with a visual impairment - and you can take part. If you'd like to take part in the study you can email Amnah on asalluqmani1@sheffield.ac.uk

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5:49

S1 Ep1270: Dave Heeley Looks Ahead To Baton Relay Honour

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/06/14

Barry Snell chats to charity runner Dave Heeley OBE who has been selected to take part in the Queens Baton as part of the build up to the Commonwealth Games, which take place in Birmingham on 28th July - 8th August. Never one to pass up a challenge Dave is raring to go & he also has some good news to share about a new Guide dog. {Image - A close up picture of Blind Dave out running, he is wearing a blue and grey bandana covering his head & he's wearing a white t-shirt with Blind Dave

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S1 Ep1269: VocalEyes What’s On 14 June 2022

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/06/14

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 on an Altar - Thursday 16 June, 7.30pm, Kiln Theatre, London & Juliet - Saturday 18 June, 2.30pm, Shaftesbury Theatre,

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S1 Ep1265: Sight Life Wales Says Thank You To Volunteers

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/06/08

Sight Life, one of the leading Sight Loss charities in Wales, recently took some time to say thank you to its many volunteers. As Hywel Davies finds out. If you'd like more information on any of the groups and activities run by Sight Life in Cardiff you can visit the website, sightlife.wales or give them a call on 02920 398900

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S1 Ep1217: Community Rugby Award for VI Player

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/06/06

Away from his day job with the RNIB, Gareth Davies is aiming to take the game of VI rugby to new heights. He was given a special award recently in recognition of his work, as Hywel Davies finds out. To find out more about VI Rugby in Wales, visit @CardiffVIRugby on Twitter.

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S1 Ep1216: VocalEyes What’s On 1 June 2022

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/06/01

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: The World of Stonehenge: online audio described tour - Wednesday 8 June, 6pm, British Museum Online Event via Zoom My Fair Lady -

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S1 Ep1215: Some Facts About Sun and Sunscreen…

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/05/31

With summer here now, hopefully some good weather to come too and with some of us thinking about flying off to the sun for our summer holidays, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth all about sun and sunscreens. Elizabeth began by explaining to Toby how sunscreens actually work to protect us from the sun and when is the best time to apply our sun protection. With one of the recent check

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S1 Ep1213: Party Food Tips For The Queen's Jubilee

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/05/29

Barry Snell chats to Paralympian cyclist Lora Fachie MBE. As well as being a decorated athlete Lora also loves to cook and spend time in the kitchen. She runs her own blog - 'Blindinglygoodfood' as well as hosting Zoom classes, teaching people with sight loss how to cook and prepare tasty meals. With the Queen's Jubilee just around the corner Barry asked Lora what food, we the public, should be getting in to take part in the celebrations. If you would like to find out more about Lora's blog

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S1 Ep1211: Surviving Stroke & Overcoming Your Demons

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/05/20

Hear a personal story of survival, overcoming your demons and re-discovering happiness. Following two strokes, Jay Johnson felt like his life was over, but thanks to support of charities like RNIB Northern Ireland and challenging himself in sport, he has managed to turn his life around. He shared his story with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. Image shows Jay and his fiancée Sarah smiling brightly.

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S1 Ep1210: Meet Mike Duxbury From Inclusive Farm

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/05/19

Are you blind or partially sighted and on a lookout for a fulfilling career? Have you ever considered working on a farm? Well, perhaps today's story will inspire you to give it a go. Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to tell us more is Mike Duxbury, Co-Founder of Inclusive Farm, UK's first working farm dedicated to training people with disabilities into a career in agriculture. Find out more about Inclusive Farm here: Inclusive Farm | Cultivating Ideas for Growth | Home Image shows Mike and his

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S1 Ep1209: VocalEyes What’s On 17 May 2022

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/05/17

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: Marys Seacole - Saturday 21 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Donmar Warehouse, London Arnolfini: Visual Impairment Welcome Day - Monday

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S1 Ep1207: Making Video Games Accessible - Falling...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/05/09

'The Vale: Shadow of the Crown' is an accessible video game that's been created with blind and partially sighted gamers in mind. Hywel Davies has been speaking to the game's developers to find out more. You can read more about the game an its developers here: THE VALE | fallingsquirrel

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S1 Ep1206: What is Hepatitis and How to Avoid it and...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/05/09

With all the recent news reports around more cases of hepatitis in young children for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth exactly what Hepatitis is and whether it is a disease of the liver too. Elizabeth began by explaining to Toby what Hepatitis is, the main symptoms and the signs to look out for if you think your child might have Hepatitis or something similar. Elizabeth also talked about

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S1 Ep1203: An Evening With The Inner Vision Orchestra

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/04/26

The Inner Vision Orchestra are the World'd first blind and partially sighted music ensemble, they tour and perform in prominent venues nationally, and during the pandemic ran a series of virtual concerts. Members of the orchestra also give music workshops. Their latest performance will take place on May 7th, in Bradford on Avon. Barry Snell spoke to Inner Vision founder Baluji Shrivistav, to find out what's in store {Image- A drawing of the Inner Vision Orchestra, sitting and standing close by

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S1 Ep1202: Vitamin D and it’s Potential Health Benefits

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/04/25

With Elizabeth delivering a presentation next week (w/c 25.04.22) at the Scottish Parliament all about Vitamin D for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey talks with Elizabeth about how the presentation came about, the potential health benefits around Vitamin D and why having low levels of Vitamin D might affect your health. Elizabeth began by telling Toby about how she was asked to help to deliver a presentation next

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S1 Ep1201: VocalEyes What’s On 20 April 2022

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/04/20

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: Waitress - Wednesday 27 April, 7.30pm, New Oxford Theatre, Cock - Wednesday 4 May, 8pm, Ambassadors theatre, London, Les

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