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RNIB Conversations

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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5:44

S1 Ep707: Get Involved In Some Virtual Fun

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/29

RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell finds out about an upcoming weekend of virtual entertainment, which is being run by Virtually Eastbourne, a group of friends who have got together to raise money for the sight loss charity NFB UK. The weekend, which takes place on the 7th & 8th Of May, promises to provide, music, food, a raffle and lots of fun. If you would like to find out more information please email: virtuallyeastbourne@gmail.com

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7:18

S1 Ep706: Gordon Harries, Technology Loan and Grant

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/28

RNIB volunteer, Gordon Harris is also a member of Ceredigion Association for the Blind. The society is offering blind and partially sighted people in the county, who are interested in technology, the opportunity to apply for a loan or grant. Gordon explains the process and talks about how technology has made his life easier. Image is of of several tablets stacked on a table.

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6:42

S1 Ep704: A Year in Lockdown, Stewart Ross

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/26

As lockdown eases UK sight loss charity RNIB is asking for awareness of the challenges facing blind and partially sighted people. Sharing his experience of a year in lockdown is Stewart Ross, RNIB's Volunteer Campaign Coordinator, who found the world has gone unusually quiet a year ago. To find out how you can support blind and partially sighted people as we come out of lockdown visit: rnib.in/ComingOutOfLockdown Image: RNIB' written in bold black letters, with the words 'See differently'

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S1 Ep703: Make Eyedrops Part Of Your Ramadan Routine

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/26

RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell chats with Glaucoma UK’s Jo Bradley, who was keen to share some important advice regarding the use of eyedrops during Ramadan. {Image, A young woman self administering eye drops)

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5:15

S1 Ep702: A Year in Lockdown, Maggie

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/26

Sightlife member, Maggie from Cardiff, talks about her feelings of social isolation, her difficulty with shopping but how the phone became her lifeline, as she joined various phone groups to maintain social contact. Maggie is worried about returning to her old, active life, despite receiving the vaccine. Image is of the RNIB Connect Radio logo. Spaced black letters above and below a pink line, on a white backdrop.

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5:03

S1 Ep702: A Year in Lockdown, Hilary Lester

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/26

RNIB Connect Radio regular and guide dog owner Hilary, talks about her experience of a year in lockdown. Hilary is saddened because she feels the collective sentiment of “we’re all in it together” experienced during the first lockdown, has gone. Walking daily has kept Hilary’s spirits up but she hopes people will take their time getting back to normality, as she fears a third wave. Image is of RNIB logo. Spaced black letters above and below a pink line, on a white backdrop.

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8:57

S1 Ep701: A Year In Lockdown, Maqsood Sheikh

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/21

As lockdown eases UK sight loss charity RNIB is asking for awareness of the challenges facing blind and partially sighted people. Today, we hear from Maqsood Sheikh RNIB's Regional Campaigns Officer about his experience of a year in lockdown, from not being able to do the London Marathon in person, to struggles around public transport and worries over restrictions easing. To find out how you can support blind and partially sighted people as we come out of lockdown visit:

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7:41

S1 Ep700: A Year in Lockdown, Karishma Shah

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/19

Karishma Shah is the Regional Campaigns Officer for London. Karishma talks about the anxiety of not being able to access online shopping and others not socially distancing but welcomed lockdown, as a means to slow down. As lockdown eases, Karishma hopes people will be more empathetic, remember how lockdown made them feel and realise, that feeling is how many disabled people feel every day. Image is of the RNIB Connect Radio logo. Spaced black letters above and below a pink line, on a white

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S1 Ep697: A Year In Lockdown, Liz Jones

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/19

Liz Jones from Holyhead on Anglesey, tells RNIB Connect Radio about her experience during lockdown. Image is of RNIB Connect logo. RNIB' written in bold black letters, with the words 'See differently' written underneath. There is also a striking pink line underneath the RNIB logo, set against a white background.

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6:53

S1 Ep699: VocalEyes - The Interval 16 April 2021

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/16

Since the first lockdown in March 2020 with many theatres going dark and many museums, galleries and heritage sites having to close their doors, VocalEyes the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people started up a weekly email newsletter titled The Interval to share up-coming online accessible events for blind and partially sighted people. In this week’s VocalEyes - The Interval here on RNIB Connect Radio, Toby Davey is joined again by

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7:59

S1 Ep698: A Year In Lockdown Lord Blunkett

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/15

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Lord Blunkett about 12 months of lockdown and he tells us why he's looking forward to mixing with friends, taking a holiday abroad but has concerns around people's mental health and ability to confidently get out and about again. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB's Connect Radio logo

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4:53

S1 Ep696: The AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine and...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/15

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Live Pharmacy in Glasgow to talk about the current news regarding the AstraZeneca Coronavirus vaccine, what should people do if they have had the vaccine and are about to have their second jab, has all the news affected people’s confidence in the vaccine roll out, finally we touch on how the lockdowns have impacted on some people’s mental health and places where people can go for help and advice. To get in

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7:43

S1 Ep695: Audio Described Football at Wrexham AFC

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/13

Steve GIlbert, chairman of Wrexham AFC Disabled Sports Association tells RNIB Connect Radio about the audio described games they have on offer and also talks about his hopes for the club, as it's now owned by actors, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Image is of Wrexham AFC Disabled Supporters Badge. A circle with a red strip around most of it but a green bottom, representing a pitch. There are 2 figures in the middle of the circle, one running and another in a wheel chair with a red ball bouncing

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S1 Ep694: Vaccine Programme in Wales

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/13

Dr Gill Richardson, Chair of Wales' Vaccine Programme, gives RNIB Connect Radio a progress report on what is happening in Wales. Image is of RNIB Connect Radio logo.

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2:51

S1 Ep692: A Year In Lockdown, Alex Morgan

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/12

Alex Morgan from Gwent tells RNIB Connect Radio about her year in lockdown. Image is RNIB Connect Radio logo.

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S1 Ep693: A Year In Lockdown, Claire Lawrence

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/09

Claire Lawrence works for RNIB as a Regional Campaigns Officer and is also a competitive bodybuilder. Like many blind and partially sighted people, lockdown has been a pretty testing time for Claire, who has autosomal retinitis pigmentosa. As gyms closed and competitions were cancelled, Claire had to transfer the family home into both a gym and an office - as she got to grip with working from home. She has been sharing her lockdown story, the up's and the downs, with RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry

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S1 Ep691: A Year In Lockdown, Danielle McCann

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/07

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Danielle McCann, in the USA, to find out how her faith has helped her through the pandemic restrictions and why she still feels nervous about going out in public with her guide dog Schultz. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo

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5:43

S1 Ep690: John O'Groats to Lands End for RNIB

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/07

Lockdown has given all of us a little bit extra time to get some exercise in, the daily walks have been a lifeline! But this next gentlemen has taken walking, to the next level. You can follow Richard, sponsor him and even join him on his walk from John O'Groats to Lands End here: https://www.justgiving.com/richardsbigblindjogl

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9:45

A Year In Lockdown, Nathan Tree

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/07

When Boris Johnson announced the UK lockdown one year ago, Nathan Tree decided it was time to do something useful, so he contacted RNIB and began the not so easy task of learning braille. How is he getting on, one year on? RNIB's Steven Scott spoke to the Oxford man to find out.

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S1 Ep689: England football player tells RNIB about...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/06

England blind football player Azeem Amir has achieved such a lot at his young age and his newest venture, a workshop session to take into schools and other settings to shed a light on disability and change peoples perceptions of what a disabled person is capable of, Ellie finds out more. If you want to find out more about Azeem and Learn ESS you can go to their website www.learnwithess.com or follow them on social media @ Learn with ESS

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