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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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S2 Ep1403: Steve Burge Drum Clinic

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/06

Blind drummer Steve Burge is holding a fundraising drum clinic this week. David Hogg finds out more…

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6:18

S2 Ep1402: Inclusive Design And The 'Talu Card'

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2025/10/06

How can RNIB help to shape the delivery of new products and services to ensure that they are as accessible and inclusive as possible? Hywel Davies has been hearing about the impact that working with RNIB’s Inclusive Design team has been having on the ‘Talu Card’.

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S2 Ep1401: Audio Drama Created By VI People From Teeside

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/06

Looking for a new audio drama, featuring guide dog shakes and guest-house mishaps? Blind and Partially sighted people from the Teeside area have been creating a 4-part audio series which is launching this month. Amelia spoke to Pam Bennett, the Managing Director or Going For Independence, 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. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in

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5:47

S2 Ep1399: Oban Blind Man Is Voice Of Lidl...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/03

Alan Macdonald, a blind man from Oban, recently became the voce of self-checkouts in Socttish Lidls.He told Amelia about the competition, recording process and celebrations. Contact Alan via email on alanmacdonald79@gmail.com 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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S2 Ep1398: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Talented Mr...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/03

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 time we step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition with ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio describer Carolyn Smith. About ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ “I never wanted to

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S2 Ep1393: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/03

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio chat to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on X or search your socials for RNIB Campaigns #RNIBConnect

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11:22

S2 Ep1397: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/02

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the first NHS Trust and Health Board in the UK to become an RNIB Visibility Better Employer.The Visibility Better Employer standard is an RNIB programme for employers, backed by major organisations including Tesco and the Department for Work & Pensions, helping them to become better and more inclusive employers for people with sight loss. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Katie Morgan-Jones, RNIB’s Visibly Better Employer Advisor, Liz

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S2 Ep1396: Great British Bake Off - Looking for Blind...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/02

Are you a fan of Channel 4’s baking show ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and think your baking might be worthy of a Paul Hollywood handshake or good enough for you to become star Baker? Well now is your chance to take part in the technical challenge and bring your show stopper to the top table as Love Productions, the production company behind The Great British Bake Off, are really keen for blind and partially sighted people to apply and take part in the next series. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey

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10:13

S2 Ep1395: Making Payments More Accessible With The...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/01

A new type of accessible payment card could be making its way to your pocket very soon. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the Talu Card.For more information, visit the Talu Card website - Talu

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12:51

S2 Ep1394: Lee Miller - A Major Retrospective at Tate...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/01

Tate Britain presents the largest retrospective of photographer Lee Miller ever staged. Spanning the full breadth of Miller’s multifaceted practice, from her participation in French surrealism to her war reportage, the exhibition reveals how her innovative and fearless approach pushed the boundaries of photography, producing some of the most iconic images of the modern era. Around 230 vintage and modern prints, including works on display for the first time, are presented alongside unseen archival

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S2 Ep1446: October Almanac

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/01

What birds can you listen our for as the leaves change? Where does the jack-o-lantern come from? Amelia shares the history, folklore and nature of October in this month's almanac. Learn more about the nature you can enjoy every month on the RSPB website - The year in nature 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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S2 Ep1391: South East London Sight Loss Council -...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/30

A great opportunity for blind and partially sighted people living in South East London to try a range of VI sports at the South East London Sight Loss Council’s Free Live Well, Get Active Day at Sidcup Leisure Centre on Saturday 25 October from 12 noon to 5pm. Accessible sports and activities range from VI Tennis and VI Cricket to spin, Zumba, and yoga. All sessions are led by experienced coaches and are designed to be inclusive, so whatever your level, you can take part. RNIB Connect Radio’s

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S2 Ep1392: New RNIB Support Groups Available

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/29

RNIB are launching a new series of support groups run by qualified counsellors. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the benefits of sharing your story. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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S2 Ep1439: Domiciliary Care Optometry Scotland

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/29

Our David Hogg finds out about who is eligible for domiciliary eye care in Scotland. He’s been speaking to Richard Spruce from Optometry Scotland

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S2 Ep1390: Para Lionesses Ready For World Cup Action

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/27

The Women’s Blind Football World Cup kicks off on October the 2nd. Hywel Davies has been speaking to England’s Selina Prieto ahead of this year’s tournament in India.

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S2 Ep1378: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/27

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week with it being National Eye Health Week Matt began by talking about the launch of the RNIB Scotland and RNIB Cymru manifestos in the lead up to the 2026 Scottish and Welsh elections, then to the RNIB’s presence at the party political conferences and the RNIB panel discussion at the up-coming Labour Party conference, and then ending with the

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S2 Ep1389: Visionary Conference 2025 - Ending...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/26

We’ll head to the Visionary Annual Conference one final time, as Amelia gets final reflections from the team behind the event. Learn more about Visionary on their website - Welcome to Visionary - Visionary 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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S2 Ep1388: Visionary Conference 2025 - How Can You...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/26

What are some everyday uses of AI for your work or personal life? Amelia spoke to Helen Donkin from Henshaws, who is also studying a masters in AI, to learn about some great uses she’s come across. Learn more about Henshaws on their website - Henshaws - Beyond Expectations Tune into Tech Talk every Tuesday at 1pm, repeated on Thursday at 9pm and Saturday at 5pm, to hear more ways Tech can make life easier, or listen on our website - Tech Talk | RNIB Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a

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S2 Ep1387: Visionary Conference 2025 - Day 2...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/26

The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Day 2 began with Panel 'Balancing Innovation And Responsibility: AI, Social Media And Ethical Communications' and Amelia spoke to Sarah Watson from The National Lottery Community Fund and Helen Donkin from Henshaws about their panel highlights. Learn more about The National Lottery Community

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S2 Ep1386: Visionary Conference 2025 - Guide Dogs On...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/09/26

The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Day 2 began with Panel 'Balancing Innovation And Responsibility: AI, Social Media And Ethical Communications' and Amelia spoke to Char Speedy from Guide Dogs about how they are applying AI to support their work and sharing their learning with other charities. Learn more about Guide Dogs on their

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