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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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7:12

S2 Ep1909: Yesteryear By Caro Claire Burke Book Review

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/10

Looking for a new book to enjoy? Amelia is here with a debut novel by Caro Claire Burke where a tradwife influencer gets more than she bargained for…Our RNIB Talking Books service is absolutely free. Giving you access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and children in accessible formats that suits you.For more information or to sign up to the RNIB Library get in touch. Call our Helpline on 0303 123 999 or Email helpline@rnib.org.uk.

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6:13

S2 Ep1913: Sight Village North Wales Preview

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/10

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for the first Sight Village North Wales.

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18:50

S2 Ep1906: Blind Architect Poppy Levison On Career So...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/09

Poppy Levinson is a designer, researcher and disability activist working across the creative industries. She applies her lives experience as a blind woman to the world of architecture and design.She recently completed her masters in Architecture at the Royal College of Art and became Co-director at the DisOrdinary Architecture Project.She told Amelia about her career challenges and highlights so far, and how she applies her lived experience to design.Learn more about Poppy on her website - Poppy

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8:10

S2 Ep1912: Research On Live AD For Dance Competitions...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/09

Quick-steps, spins and sparkles now as Vocaleyes and Step Change Studios are developing live AD for dance competitions.Amelia spoke to audio describer Willie Elliott to learn more about his research and recommendations to bring blind and partially sighted into the action.Step Change Studios have space in their blind ballroom classes starting on the 12th September. Learn more on the Step Change Studios website - Step Change Studios | inclusive dance | London, UKImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio

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5:05

S2 Ep1911: VI Social Club On The Hunt For New Members

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/09

If you’re looking for new ways to get involved in the community and make new friends, then a social club might be just up your street. Hywel Davies has been finding out the only social club in mid-Wales for blind and partially sighted people.

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15:06

S2 Ep1910: Mirrorbox - An Interactive Social Art...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/09

Mirrorbox is an interactive social art installation by I Would Be Here if I Could, co-created by people living with ME or Long Covid, carrying messages from people living with one of these conditions to places around the UK they love but can no longer visit due to their illness.Mirrorbox will be touring a number of locations around the UK starting with the Royal Opera House in London (13-14 September 2026). Visitors are invited to listen, reflect, and write a postcard to the message sender in

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8:10

S2 Ep1908: VisionPK See Work Differently Placement...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/08

See Work Differently Placements can be a great way for blind and partially sighted people to get into employment but what’s a placement actually like? David Hogg spoke to Michael Kear and Kate Charles from Vision PK to find out.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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13:55

S2 Ep1905: Marshall Fairbrother on the Band Little...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/08

Following on from releasing his first solo track, blind musician and producer Marshall Fairbrother has been working with the band Little Trees who hail from Nottinghamshire representing Neurodivergent and disabled communities with songs reflecting the band members own experiences of life Little Trees' music has been described as pop/rock that comes from the heart, full of energy and joy which can be heard in ‘Stronger’, their first single release.RNIB connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with

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5:45

S2 Ep1907: September Almanac 2026

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/07

Autumn is coming and brings with is changing leaves and beatiful birdsong. Amelia is back with another monthly almanac to celebrate all things September.Learn more about the birdsong and nature you can enjoy this month on the RSPB website -RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity 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

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4:46

S2 Ep1904: Remember A Charity Week 2026 - Writing a...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/07

Are you one of the many people in the UK who doesn't have a will? David Hogg finds out why some people are put off writing them, why you should really have one and how will writing has become easier in ScotlandImage 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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8:03

S2 Ep1903: Remember A Charity Week 2026 - Why Are...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/07

Remember A Charity Week takes place from September 7 to September 13, encouraging people to leave a gift in their Will to causes they care about.For charity RNIB, gifts in Wills are truly life changing. They help the charity to be there for people with sight loss not just today, but long into the future. Here's our Paulina Kuchorew speaking with RNIB's Head of Supporter Experience, Helen Smith. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black

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5:31

S2 Ep1899: Remember A Charity Week 2026 - Writing A Will

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/07

Writing a will can sound daunting, but the process is often much simpler than expected. Hywel Davies has been finding out how the National Free Wills Network can help to get your affairs in order. For more information on the National Free Wills Network, you can call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 99 99. giftsinwills@rnib.org.ukImage 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:

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6:36

S2 Ep1900: Remember A Charity Week 2026 - Leaving A...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/07

Leaving a gift in your will is a powerful way to make sure the causes you care about continue to thrive for years to come. Hywel Davies has been finding out how straightforward the process is and how even a small gift can make a lasting difference.For more information on the National Free Wills Network, you can call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 99 99. giftsinwills@rnib.org.ukImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and

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8:36

S2 Ep1902: Remember A Charity Week 2026 - Unusual...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/07

Barry Snell chats to RNIB’s Legacy Management Lead, Daniel Pepper to find out about the importance of creating a will and leaving a will & about some of the more unusual gifts people have left to RNIB over the years.For more information on the National Free Wills Network, you can call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 99 99. giftsinwills@rnib.org.ukImage 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

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10:46

S2 Ep1905: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/05

For this week’s CEO update on RNIB Connect Radio as Chief Executive Simon Antrobus is on annual leave RNIB’s Interim Chief Operations Officer Debbie Miller sits in for Simon to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.Debbie began by talking about the Synapptic Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses that are now available in the RNIB online shop which Debbie also has on order too. Then to some great topics and themes that came out of the recent BBC Access All interview with TV

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10:18

S2 Ep1901: People Or Props - Writing Better Disabled...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/02

How can we have better disabled characters in film? Psychology Researcher and DARK (Disability Action Research Kollective) founder Richard Amm has created a tool for writers to improve disability representation.He tells Amelia about 'People Or Props'Read Richard's dissertation for free here - Development of the People or Props Tool: Integrating Prejudice Reduction Psychology Insights to Improve Representations of Disability on Screen – ScienceOpenLearn more about DARK on their website - The

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10:23

S2 Ep1898: Guide Dog Owner Helps to Ban Unauthorised...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/09/01

Guide Dog owner Jason Beal who lives in South East London has freed up the pavements of discarded unauthorised Lime bikes for him, his wife Jessica and other visually impaired people. When the discarded Lime bikes were blocking the pavements Jason and his Guide Dog Cain would have to nervously step into the busy London streets to get past the bikes. Following on from raising the issue with their local MP Liam Conlon who took up the matter with Bromley Council and Lime who have now apologised to

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6:21

S2 Ep1895: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/08/29

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon looks back on his first six months or so as RNIB CEO, noting a few highlights both internally and externally as well as a few RNIB projects that he is looking forward to seeing develop over the next six months that will help to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people.If you, or someone you know, would like information

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8:53

S2 Ep1897: Mere Mortals AD At Edinburgh International...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/08/28

In Mere Mortals, San Francisco Ballet takes on the story of Pandora’s Box through the contemporary lens of artificial intelligence.Composer and electronic musician Floating Points (Sam Shepherd) performs his original score live with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra as 40 dancers perform.Amelia spoke to Audio Describer Emma-Jane Mchenry to learn more.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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6:44

S2 Ep1896: VocalEyes What’s On 28 August 2026

RNIB Connect ·

2026/08/28

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:Audio Descriptions - Milestones Living History Museum, Basingstoke, Hampshire,Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London -Love’s Labours Lost, Sunday

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