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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 Ep1383: Get A Sense For Autumn On This...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/10/13

With autumn settling across the UK, there's a great multi-sensory walk that could help you enjoy the wonders of nature. Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to tell us all about the multisensory nature walk in Chilterns is Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion. The walk will take place on the morning of Friday 28th of October as part of the Chilterns Walking Festival. Find out more here: Chilterns Walking Festival - Chilterns AONB | Chilterns AONB Or get in touch with Andy via email:

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S1 Ep1381: VocalEyes What’s On 7 October 2022

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2022/10/07

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: Grey Man by Oxford Playhouse Theatre - Online digital performances available from Monday 10 October to Saturday 5 November Little Women -

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S1 Ep1380: Looking Back at VI Runners Challenge

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2022/10/03

The Visually Impaired (VI) Runners 10k Challenge recently returned to Bristol and RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with one of it's runners Teresa Cryer and also her guide runner Colin Johnson, to find out how they both enjoyed this years event. {Image - A group photograph of all the runners standing together looking very happy. It is a sunny day and they participants are all wearing colourful shorts and T-shirts, as well as the official race bibs with names and numbers on the front}

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S1 Ep1379: Osteoporosis, What is it and Ways to...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/09/23

For this week’s Check In with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are looking at the condition osteoporosis, what is it and what you should do if you are diagnosed with osteoporosis. Elizabeth began by telling Toby exactly what osteoporosis is, how painful the condition can be and whether the condition just something that more women seem to suffer from. Elizabeth ended by giving some good advice on what to do if you are diagnosed with osteoporosis. You can find out

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S1 Ep1294: VocalEyes What’s On 6 September 2022

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2022/09/06

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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events highlighted included: Silence - Thursday 15 September, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Donmar Warehouse, London The Colour Purple - Saturday 17 September,

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4:08

S1 Ep1295: The Covid Booster Vaccination and the Flu...

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2022/09/06

For this week’s Check In with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are focusing on the covid booster vaccinations programme and getting your flu jab too. Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey what is currently happening around the Covid Booster vaccinations and their role out to vulnerable people and those who are over 50. Regarding the role out of this year’s flu vaccination, Elizabeth outlined how they will be administered and why it is so important to get your

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S1 Ep1293: VocalEyes What’s On 19 August 2022

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2022/08/19

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: Burn - Saturday 3 September, 2.30pm, Theatre Royal Glasgow Audio Described Tour of the Painted Hall - Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich,

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S1 Ep1291: Shingles, What is it and Should We Take...

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2022/08/18

For this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we thought it would be good to find out all about shingles, what it is about the shingles vaccine and should we take it if we are offered the vaccine? Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey what shingles is and the relationship between shingles and chickenpox, whether you can catch shingles from chicken pox and what types of treatment might there be for shingles. Elizabeth ended by giving her advice on

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S1 Ep1292: Catch Your Breath With A Sensory Odyssey...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/08/18

Catch your breath and take a moment for yourself with a nice sensory exercise. Helping you tune into the natural soundscape around us on this month's Sensory Odyssey, is Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion. Find more exercises here: https://www.natural-inclusion.org You can join Andy for a deeper immersion into this exercise on Thursday 25th of August. To take part email: andy@natural-inclusion.org Image shows a forest lush with greenery at Coed Nant Gwernol. Image credit: Jordan

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S1 Ep1290: "Seeing Squint" At The Edinburgh Fringe

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2022/08/12

Teacher, author and former globetrotter, Fiona Scott-Barrett doesn't let partial-sightedness define her (except when it suits her). In 'Seeing Squint - Tales From A Partially Sighted Author' she reveals the confusion, embarrassments, and unexpected benefits of gradual sight loss through macular degeneration. Her show is coming up at the Edinburgh Fringe and our Robert Kirkwood spoke to to the author to find out what why it's worth a gander. Catch 'Seeing Squint' for free at the Edinburgh

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S1 Ep1288: Why Do Older People Have to Get Up During...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/08/05

This week for our regular check-in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are talking about something we may have all experienced if we have been staying with an elderly relative, staying with our parents or maybe even experiencing ourselves when we get a bit older, which is why do older people have to get up during the night to visit the bathroom, is it just an age thing? Elizabeth began by explaining to Toby about why this is mainly an issue for older people, what

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S1 Ep1289: VocalEyes What’s On 5 August 2022

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2022/08/05

Now for a round up 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: Billy Elliott - The Musical, Saturday 13 August, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester Object handling session at

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S1 Ep1285: How to Keep Cool in a Heatwave….

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2022/07/26

With the recent record-breaking temperatures and all the news reports around the problems that have been happening due to the hot weather, for this week’s check-in with Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, we thought it would be good to find out how best to keep cool in a heatwave and what to do if we or someone we know is suffering from heat stroke. Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey about what the signs are that we need to look out for if someone gets into trouble from the

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S1 Ep1284: VocalEyes What’s On 26 July 2022

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2022/07/26

Now for a round-up 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 Darkest Part of the Night - Thursday 4 August, 7.30pm, Kiln Theatre, London, The Coppergate Woman, Saturday 6 August, 2.30pm,

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S1 Ep1283: RNIB Sight Loss Stories - Dyfrig Lewis-Smith

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/07/25

Dyfrig Lewis-Smith has been visually impaired since the late 1970's but that hasn't stood in the way of his career or the pursuit of his hobbies. Here he talks about his school days, how playing goalball has helped him and his continuing passion for music.

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S1 Ep1282: Protect Your Eyes From Sun Damage

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2022/07/18

As temperatures soar this week, we shouldn't forget to protect our eyes from sun damage. Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Aishah Fazlanie, Optometrist and Clinical adviser with the Association of Optometrists, to hear some of her best advice for looking after our eyes in summer. Image shows a man smiling and wearing sunglasses.

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S1 Ep1281: Deafblind UK Launch New 'Access...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/07/13

Sight and hearing loss charity, Deafblind UK, has just launched its first employment programme. Designed to help people develop the practical skills and positive mindset to find employment, this 12-week course could make all the difference for anyone struggling to find work. Nathan Shaffer and Amanda Easton from Deafblind UK, joined our Paulina Kuchorew to tell us a little bit more. For more information visit: Access Employment – Deafblind UK or call their Infoline on 0800 132 320 Image shows

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S1 Ep1280: Breaking The Guinness World Records

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2022/07/12

Naseem Akhtar has lived her whole life fighting back against prejudice. From being part of a large Asian family, to living with albinism, they always seemed to attract attention. Well, last year this attention turned into something positive as Naseem and her 5 siblings now hold the Guinness World Records title of the most siblings with albinism. Naseem shared her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. Find out more here: "We are a team": Six siblings with albinism break world

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S1 Ep1279: VocalEyes What’s On 12 July 2022

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/07/12

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: Fathers - Saturday 16 July, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Brixton House, London, South Pacific - Thursday 21 July, 7.30pm, Opera House

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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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