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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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S2 Ep1640: In Conversation with Author of My Perfect...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/05/26

Billy Horsburgh from Northeast Fife in Scotland, lives with Cerebral Palsy and glaucoma. Over the years, he was told due to the two conditions he would not qualify for a guide dog, so William set out to do something many doubted he could manage: raise a lively Jack Russell terrier puppy on his own. Now, his memoir My Perfect Companion: Because love is blind is finally out and Paulina Kuchorew spoke with the author to learn more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black

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10:41

S2 Ep1639: How Scott Perkins Wants People To Enjoy...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/05/22

In this episode as part of the Making It Accessible series, Hubert chats to Scott, who enjoys table top gaming. Although at times called a "sight intense hobby" Scott wants people to enjoy it as much as sighted people. He tells us about a video series he's working on.

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8:27

S2 Ep1638: How Phil Rutter Has Helped to Make Air...

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2026/05/22

In this episode Hubert chats to Phil Rutter. They discuss the work Phil has been involved with, which helped to make Luton Airport more accessible, from the experience of traveling between the airport and the train station, to passengers having a much less stressful time when being in the airport itself.

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16:05

S2 Ep1637: How The Sight Loss Council Enabled Ian to...

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2026/05/22

In this podcast, Hubert speaks to Ian McNamara, they talk about the accessibility projects he was involved in as part of his work on the Sight Loss Council in the Birmingham area. They discuss accessibility of the My Health app, and making museums more accessible to blind andpartially sighted people.

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10:06

S2 Ep1636: Brandon Hulcoop on How All Things Dotty...

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2026/05/22

In this episode, Hubert chats to Brandon from All Things Dotty. They discuss how they make restaurant menus more accessible, not only for Braille, but also technology users. They also dive into how All Things Dotty helped to make museums more accessible, the power of lived experience based solutions, and what's next for All Things Dotty.

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5:44

S2 Ep1634: Pole Dancing And Calisthenics As A...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/05/21

Looking to improve your strength and co-ordination?Lindsey Leitch is a visually impaired pole-dancer and calisthenics enthusiast and shares her tips with Amelia…Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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 Ep1635: Guide Dog Blogs: Mike and The King

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2026/05/21

In guide dog blogs this week, we welcome back Mike Brace, as we get introduced to the king himself, well Mike's guide dog, who is quite the character as you're about to hear in this podcast.

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5:37

S2 Ep1632: VocalEyes What’s On 19 May 2026

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/05/19

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 regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included:Mean Girls - Thursday 28 May, 7.30pm, Hull New TheatreThe Producers - Saturday 30 may, 7.30pm, Garrick Theatre, LondonKiss of the Spider Woman

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3:24

S2 Ep1633: All About Sun Protection…

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/05/18

With the sunnier days we have been having recently and hopefully more to come too. For this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about sun protection. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey why we need to be careful when out in the sun and do we get enough vitamin D if we are only out in the sun for a short period of time.then to why we should protect our skin from the sun, making sure we don’t get burnt and taking care with

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8:48

S2 Ep1631: Guide Dog Blogs - Mike's First Guide Dog Izzy

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2026/05/11

In this episode of Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Mike Brace about his first of 2 guide dogs Izzy, which he has gotten quite late, but has very much enhanced his life.

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7:07

S2 Ep1630: Joanna Hogg - Passion For SEN

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2026/05/08

In our Sight Loss Story this week, Hubert chats to Joanna Hogg. They discuss her sight loss, how she adapted to it, and her passion she has thanks to supporting her children who also have sight loss and other conditions, and for whom Joanna wants to have the same experiences as everyone else.

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16:17

S2 Ep1628: Story & Rhyme Time with Yuna Rose

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2026/05/05

We’re joined on the Happy Hour show by storyteller and songstress, Yuna Rose. She is the founder of Yuna's Young Friends, as well as Story & Rhyme Time with Yuna Rose, a YouTube channel with stories and poems for young children which are written and performed by Yuna herself.She spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about her stories and what inspired her.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a

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4:51

S2 Ep1629: What Happens If There is a Faulty Medicine...

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2026/05/05

With a lot in the news at the moment about the possible side affects of some medicines we thought that for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we should talk about some of those potential side effects and what happens if a medicine needs to be recalled.Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the potential issues of the overdose of vitamin D in children. Then to what happens if there was a faulty product such as a supplement and how

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6:32

S2 Ep1628: VocalEyes What’s On 5 May 2026

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2026/05/05

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 regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included:Please Please Me - Thursday 7 May, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Kiln theatre, LondonDisney’s Hercules - Friday 15 May, 7.30pm, Theatre Royal Drury

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7:38

S2 Ep1627: Guide Dog Blogs: Kate Lindgren and Cassie,...

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2026/04/27

On guide dog blogs this week, Hubert welcomes back Kate, as they chat about her guide dog Cassie, we once again hear what sort of car she was like, and more importantly, what change she made to Kate's life. We also hear about how skillful she was at making sure she gets a nice rest spot as well.

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5:21

S2 Ep1626: May 2026 Almanac

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2026/04/27

What’s the connection between the May Queen and the Green Man and what flowers bloom in abundance this month? Amelia is here with the May almanac.Learn more about nature on the RSPB website - RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation CharityImage 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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7:18

S2 Ep1305: Sight Loss No Barrier For Blind DJ

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2026/04/23

Barry Snell catches up with Milton Keynes DJ Jake Hypastep, who takes his musical inspiration from the 90’s rave era.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

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6:37

S2 Ep1303: Rimple's Story - Feeling Stronger Through...

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2026/04/23

In our sight loss story this week, Hubert chats to Rimple about her journey. They also chat about going to the gym, how it helps with so many aspects, and also how to make the experience more accessible.

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17:09

S2 Ep1304: A Photographic Exhibition of Lost Memories...

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2026/04/23

Imagine losing not just your sight, but the very memory of it. That's a different kind of blindness.RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew went along to the "Everything Near Becomes Distant" exhibition by Digital Photographic Artist Robert H. King.The Exhibition is on ad Clydebank Town Hall until 14th of May. Find out more here: Robert H. King | Photography and Digital ArtImage shows Robert posing in front of his favourite image at the exhibition. He's dressed in black, has light short hair a light

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5:44

S2 Ep1300: VocalEyes What’s On 21 April 2026

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2026/04/21

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 regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included:Six the Musical - Saturday 25 April, 8pm, touch tour 6.15pm, Vaudeville Theatre, LondonMagic Mike Live - Wednesday 29 April, 7pm, The

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