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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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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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9:00

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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7:23

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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8:49

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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6:36

S1 Ep708: In Conversation With Germany's First Blind...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/03

What is it like to work in radio and music production in Germany, when you have a visual impairment? RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew finds out as she speaks with 26-year-old DJ, Artin Akhavan, about his experience of an industry that he's been working in for over 10 years now. For more information visit: https://djartin.de/ Image: black and white photo of hands adjusting sliders on a studio mixing desk.

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5:26

S1 Ep685: The Covid Lateral Flow Test, Eye Problems...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/02

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Live Pharmacy in Glasgow to talk about the Covid lateral flow test with regards to the potential increase in Covid testing in schools, Care Homes and for possible travel too and what happens if you get a positive result from the test. In Elizabeth’s Pharmacy in Glasgow many people have been coming in and seeking advice for a number of eye problems and of course Elizabeth explains categorically that if you have any

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6:17

S1 Ep688: VocalEyes - The Interval 2 April 2021

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/02

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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7:55

S1 Ep686: First partially sighted CEO of Oxfordshire...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/04/01

The first ever Partially Sighted CEO has been appointed at the Oxfordshire Association for the Blind, RNIB Connect Radio's Ellie Marsh caught up with him to find out what some of his aims are for his time as CEO. If you want to find out more about the Oxfordshire Association for the Blind you can go to their website www.oxeyes.org.uk

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S1 Ep687: Join This Virtual Bake-In Event For...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/03/31

Do you enjoy baking? Perhaps you have picked up a liking for making tasty treats throughout lockdown or spent the last few months polishing your baking skills. No matter, if a veteran baker or a star-baker-in-the-making, there's a great live online event in which you can bake together with other blind and visually impaired people from the comfort of your own home. The Online bake-in event will take place on Monday April 12th at 10:30 am and you'll get a chance to make lemon Victoria sponges! We

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6:09

S1 Ep684: A Year In Lockdown, Monty Lilburn

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/03/31

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Monty Lilburn, who lives in Vancouver, to find out what his year in lockdown has been like as a blind person and what positives have come from it, including a better work life balance. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo

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S1 Ep683: Art Meant To Be Touched

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/03/26

Annie Fennymore is an award-winning blind artist who was told that by the age of 40 she would completely lose her sight. In response, she created a unique form of tactile art which she's been showcasing all across the UK, through exhibitions, workshops, collaborations and public talks. Having founded Blind Alley Art, Annie now uses her tactile art to encourage anyone who is worried their sight loss might be a barrier to art, to not give up hope. Annie spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina

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9:27

S1 Ep682: Living As A Visually Impaired Woman In The UK

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/03/26

Ove the past weeks there has been a lot of discussion around the safety of women in the UK. However, blind and partially sighted women are often missing from discussion of problems women face daily. Emily Davison is a writer, blogger, YouTuber, and Disability Advocate and she spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Ellie Marsh about her experience of being a visually impaired woman in the UK. If you'd like to share your experience and help increase understanding and encourage inclusion of women with

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7:59

S1 Ep681: A Year in Lockdown, Ross Meegan

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/03/25

As we mark the anniversary of the first lockdown, here on RNIB Connect Radio, we'll be chatting with members of the blind and partially sighted community to hear how the last year has been for them. Today, sharing his experience of lockdown is, avid gamer, and active member of the RNIB Connect Voices community, Ross Meegan. 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,

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7:50

S1 Ep680: A Year in Lockdown, Lindsay Coyle

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/03/25

As lockdown eases it’s essential that social distancing measures don’t restrict blind and partially sighted people's independence. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Lindsay Coyle, RNIB's Local Campaigns Manager about working from home, difficulties going out and social distancing, shopping in stores, and her concerns around taking public transport and adjusting to easing restrictions. To find out how you can support blind and partially sighted people as we come out of lockdown

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4:58

S1 Ep679: A Year in Lockdown, Jonathan Mears

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/03/25

Another in our series of reflections on a year in lockdown now, Ellie talks to Jonathan from Gateshead about how music has helped him get through this year…

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