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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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6:14

S2 Ep1083: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Edward II, AD Theatre...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/11

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 have murder and fight scenes with blood a plenty too on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Christopher Marlow’s Edward II with description by Professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Ellie Packer. About

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10:32

S2 Ep1084: Is Farming A Viable Career Path For Blind...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/11

The Inclusive Farm is proving that farming and agricultural work is something that can be made accessible for people with disabilities. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Mike Duxbury from Inclusive Farm to find out how the concept is going from strength to strength and changing people’s attitudes to disability in the workplace. If you’d like to find out more about Inclusive Farm, go to https://inclusivefarm.co.uk/ #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo

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9:47

S2 Ep1083: Royal Ballet and Opera House Audio...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/10

The Royal Ballet and Opera House in London continue their access programme with three up-coming opera productions this spring and summer with audio described performances, touch tours and introductory notes for blind and partially sighted people.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined from the Royal Opera House by Jack Blue, Executive Assistant to the Directors of Opera and Senior Project Co-Ordinator Elliott Henry to find out more about three great audio described opera

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17:39

S2 Ep1082: 'Can We Do It Different' Campaign Launches...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/10

Whether it’s going out to eat, heading to the gym or dancing the night away with friends, a new campaign in Wales is asking ‘Can We Do It Different?’. Hywel Davies has been speaking to the campaign’s organiser to find out more. To sign the petition's website to add your support - Support a campaign called #Canwedoitdifferent to promote accessibility across Wales - Petitions

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7:20

Wakefield Talking Newspaper, Interview With Jane Becker.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/09

Would you like to learn all about Wakefield Talking Newspaper? Well, Jennifer Murray chats to Jane Becker to find out more.You can listen to Wakefield Talking Newspaper on their website, via the British Wireless For The Blind's Talking Newspaper app, and on Alexa and other smartspeakers. Should you wish to contact Wakefield Talking Newspaper, you can contact them in the following

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6:31

S2 Ep1081: Disability Rights UK Form New Co-Working...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/09

Disability Rights Uk are working to further embed co-production in their work by forming a co-production group.Amelia learned more about the organisation and how this group will amplify the voices of disabled people… Learn more about Disability Rights UK on their website - Disability Rights UK | We are Disabled people working for an inclusive society 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

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7:00

S2 Ep1080: See With Me At Edinburgh Fruitmarket

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/09

Edinburgh Fruitmarket is hosting a exhibition with art by blind and partially sighted creators until the 11th April as part of a larger project to make the space and exhibitions more accessible for VI people. At 6pm on the 10th April they're hosting a panel discussion on how blind and visually impaired communities are changing contemporary art galleries and access to participatory art. Amelia learned more from Kirin Saeed, Learn more on the See With Me website - See With Me Talk -

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11:31

S2 Ep1076: Some Audio Described Highlights From...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/09

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month they’re looking at a recent teaching trip to Albania plus performances of The 39 Steps and Bat Out Of Hell. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to

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10:40

S2 Ep1080: Bosnian And Scottish Theatre Makers...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/09

An exciting knowledge and cultural exchange has begun between the National Theatre of Republika Srpska and Visually Impaired Creators Scotland (VICS) to improve theatre accessibility across Scotland and Bosnia. Amelia spoke to Mario Lukajic from The National Theatre of Republika Srpska and Kirin Saeed from VICS to learn more. Learn more about eh National Theatre of Republika Srpska on their website - Добро дошли | Народно позориште РС Learn more about VICS on their website - Visually Impaired

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2:41

Blackburn And District Talking Newspaper, Interview...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/08

Would you like to learn about Blackburn And District Talking Newspaper? Well Jennifer Murray speaks to Mike Latham to find out more.If you wish to contact Blackburn And District Talking Newspaper, you can do so in any of the following ways: Website: www.bbsoc.org.uk Phone: 01254 698683 Mobile: 07422 696809 Image description: 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:

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11:25

S2 Ep1079: Jane Manley, RNIB Social Media Analyst...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/08

At a ceremony in North Greenwich on 27 March 2025 Jane Manley RNIB's Social Media Analyst was announced as one of the winners in the Top 20 Women in Data Awards 2025. The Top 20 Women in Data awards recognises women who are tech leaders, innovative, different, and pushing boundaries too. Jane Manley chats with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about how she got in to coding and data as a deaf blind woman plus what it means to her and the RNIB on winning the Top 20 Women in Data Award 2025. To

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5:10

S2 Ep1078: Sight Village Wales 2025 – Sight Life

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/08

At Sight Village Wales 2025 Hywel Davies caught up with the Cardiff-based Sight Loss charity ‘Sight Life’ to hear about the work that they’ve been doing across south Wales.

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5:02

S2 Ep1077: Sight Village Wales 2025 – Paul Hopkins...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/08

The Sight Village Wales exhibition returned to Cardiff on April the 8th. That’s where Hywel Davies spoke to Paul Hopkins from organisers Queen Alexandra Charity.

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4:07

North Down Talking News, Interview With Jen Loughridge.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/07

Jennifer Murray chats to Jennifer and Wendy from North Down Talking News based in Bangor, Northern Ireland. Image description: 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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9:39

S2 Ep1075: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/04

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits 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 talks about an important meeting around accessible health information, how national and global economics are worrying charities plus a reminder to contact your MP about concerning changes to welfare support. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to

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4:48

S2 Ep1068: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Calamity Jane, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/04

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.This week Vidar was off to see ‘Calamity Jane’ for the first time as the Watermill Theatre’s production visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with description by Professional Audio describer Jonathan Nash. About ‘Calamity Jane’. Gosh almighty! Grab a

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19:40

S2 Ep1074: Support Worker Vs Access Assistant -...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/04

Does the term ' Support Worker' capture the role? How do blind and partially sighted people and their support workers feel about their work? We gathered four members of the RNIB Connect Radio Team to discuss. 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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10:25

S2 Ep1073: Sound Of A Masterpiece, Classic paintings...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/04

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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10:08

S2 Ep1071: Blind Couple Receive Nationwide Support...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/04

Kath and John Roche are a blind couple who live in a home in Blackpool with their two guide dogs. They received an eviction notice in an inaccessible format and have received nationwide support to keep their home. Amelia learned more... Find Kath and John's GoFundMe using this link - Fundraiser by Karen Sweetman : Help to keep blind couple in their Blackpool home Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold

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8:17

Arran Sound Talking Newspaper and Radio Station,...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/04/03

Jennifer Murray chats to Mhairi-Aileen Smeir from Arran Sound Talking Newspaper and radio station.To listen to Arran Sound radio station, you can ask your Alexa device to play "Arran Sound" You can also visit the station's website at the following link: https://www.arransound.com/ You can email the station on: arransound1@gmail.com Image description: 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

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