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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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6:40

S2 Ep1232: Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's Guide Dog Gavin

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/15

This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert welcomes back Caroline, as they talk about another one of her great dogs, this time we talk about Gavin the guide, a dog with a great personality, and one quite honest when he's tired of watching his mum work, find out more about what we mean by listening to this episode.

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6:20

S2 Ep1231: Guide Dog Blogs: The Monty Zoomer

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/12

On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert chats to Caroline Thomas once again, this time they chat about her former guide dog Monty, nicknamed Monty Zoomer due to his speed, Caroline also shares what Monty liked to do while she was working at school.

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7:48

S2 Ep1230: Jake Coles Shares His Passion For Mental...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/12

In this sight loss story, Hubert speaks to Jake. They talk about his sight loss diagnosis, the challenges he had getting into employment, how he has taken his first steps on the employment journey, and his passion for mental health.

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5:27

S2 Ep1229: Travel Tips For People With No or Low Vision

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/12

Robert Franklin chats about his experiences of sight loss, independent travel and journey care.He is talking to Barry Snell.

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7:46

S2 Ep1228: VocalEyes What’s On 11 December 2025

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/11

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew 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: Top Hat - Saturday 29 November, 2:30pm, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London English National Ballet’s: The Nutcracker - Saturday 29

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9:07

S2 Ep1244: Luci Franks Reviews Hamilton the Musical

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/08

What is it like seeing a musical in theatre when you're partially sighted?Luci Franks shares her thoughts on seeing the highly acclaimed show, Hamilton the Musical and chats with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about the pros and cons of seeing it with audio 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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10:10

S2 Ep1227: The Lasting Legacy Of Wolfgang Strange

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/02

The 3rd of December marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and today we’re chatting about championing disabled artists in dance productions as we celebrate the life of the late choreographer and founder of Amici Dance Theatre Company, Wolfgang Strange.Joining Paulina Kuchorew to chat about their latest show, Our Time, as well as Strange’s ongoing legacy is Alison King, Chief Executive of Turtle Key Arts. Image: a photo from the performance of Our Time. Wide shot of the stage shows

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9:10

S2 Ep1226: Exeter Pride On Improving Accessibility...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/02

Charity Exeter Pride provides representation and celebration for members of the LGBTQ+ community in Exeter and the surrounding areas. They have recently appointed an accessibility lead for Exeter Pride in Devon and are hoping to continue to make Pride accessible to all. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to chat about their plans and the good work they’ve been doing is their Accessibility Lead, Sam Pritchard. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black

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7:50

S2 Ep1225: Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's Ice Creem...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/01

This week on Guide Dog Blogs, we meet Jason, a guide dog who's very protective, very energetic, and loves his ice creem.

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7:31

S2 Ep1224: Liam Archer Shares His Sight Loss Journey...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/11/27

What's it like to be picked to represent your country in blind football? How different is specialist education to mainstream schools? All these questions and more are covered in this week's sight loss story as Hubert chats to Liam Archer.

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3:26

S2 Ep1223: Elizabeth Roddick Discusses Access to...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/11/26

Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick joins Barry Snell to look ahead to the festive period and to discuss access to medicine during the holidays.Elizabeth also talks about opening times, repeat prescriptions and about keeping over the counter medicines at home. To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful

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7:51

S2 Ep1222: Attending a Photography Course When You...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/11/25

There are many engaging workshops that young blind and partially sighted people can take part in to grow in confidence, socialise and learn new skills.Recently, charity VICTA together with the London Institute of Photography held a few day Photography Course and Emmy Anstee joins us know to share what it was like taking part, and perhaps also share some tips for taking great photos. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and

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8:26

S2 Ep1221: VocalEyes What’s On 25 November 2025

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/11/25

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew 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: Disney’s Hercules - Saturday 29 November, 2:30pm, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London To Kill a Mockingbird - Saturday 29 November,

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8:24

S2 Ep1220: Guide Dog Blogs: Guide Dog Requirements

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/11/25

This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Holly Tuke from our social media team. They talk unique guide dog requirements, as we find out what Holly needs from her guide dog, and how her needs can be met. Plus they also discuss the skills and personality Holly would like her possible dog to have.

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8:15

S2 Ep1219: Nick Pages Shares His Sight Loss Journey

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/11/25

This week in our Sight Loss Story, Hubert chats to Nick, who's sight loss has not prevented him from going to university, playing Tennis and doing internet radio.

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6:06

S2 Ep1218: Safety Solutions from VI Safety

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/11/21

How can blind and partially sighted people keep themselves safe outdoors and in the home? Hubert speaks to VI safety about the solutions they offer.

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3:49

S2 Ep1217: Traveling Around London With Travel Hands

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/11/21

In this episode Hubert finds out about the latest updates from Travel Hands, who enable blind and partially sighted people to travel around London in a unique way.

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4:55

S2 Ep1216: Phones And Especially Designed Smart...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/11/21

Hubert speaks to Synnaptic in this episode, and hears about their software which makes Smartphones more user friendly and accessible. They also talk to him about their smart watches.

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2:43

S2 Ep1215: Unique Experiences For Blind And Partially...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/11/21

Starboard Hotels speak to Hubert as they share information about special experiences they put on for blind and partially sighted visitors at their hotels.

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3:33

S2 Ep1214: Affordable Braille Devices From Orbit

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/11/21

If you are a fan of Braille Tech, in this episode Hubert talks to Orbit research, who are committed to offering affordable Braille devices of various kind.

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