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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 Ep643: Dave Heeley Reflects On An Astonishing Six...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/02/05

Dave Heeley reflects on a whirlwind six months, which saw him awarded an O.B.E. for his services to charitable fundraising and then, only one month later, fighting for his life, after contracting Coronavirus. Thankfully Dave is now recovering and has been chatting to RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. {image: - Dave Heeley running in a white T-shirt, emblazoned Blind Dave. He is wearing a blue and white bandana on his head)

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S1 Ep640: Coronavirus, Lockdowns and Mental health...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/02/05

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Live Pharmacy in Glasgow to talk about how the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns have been affecting some people’s mental health and what services are available to help people who might be experiencing mental health issues. Elizabeth highlighted several useful online resources and phone numbers including: The NHS website for finding NHS psychological therapies services (IAPT), including cognitive

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S1 Ep642: VocalEyes - The Interval 5 February 2021

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/02/05

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. Here on RNIB Connect Radio Toby Davey will be joined on a regular basis by Jess Beal from VocalEyes

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7:15

S1 Ep639: Books Of His Life With Queer Author Douglas...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/02/03

It's LGBT History Month and today we're celebrating Booker Prize winning author, Douglas Stuart. His debut, 'Shuggie Bain' is a semi autobiographical novel about a young boy growing up in 1980s Glasgow and coming to terms with his sexuality. Speaking with Read On's Red Szell, the author reveals the Books of His Life and the impact they had on his writing, including a queer historical romance recommendation.

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S1 Ep639: In Conversation With 'Shuggie Bain' Author...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/02/03

It's LGBT History Month and today we're celebrating Booker Prize winning author, Douglas Stuart. His debut, 'Shuggie Bain' is a semi autobiographical novel about a young boy growing up in 1980s Glasgow and coming to terms with his sexuality. Stuart spoke with Read On's Red Szell about the book and drawing from life for this emotional portrait of a struggling family.

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S1 Ep638: Books Of Her Life With Costa Book of the...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/02/02

Monique Roffey is the winner of Costa Book of the Year Award 2020 for her bittersweet love-story 'The Mermaid of Black Conch' Read On’s Red Szell caught up with her to find out which books inspired her to become an author.

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5:42

S1 Ep641: Valentine's Day Virtual Speed Dating Event

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/02/01

For all the romantics out there, if you're single and ready to mingle, virtually of course, there's a fun valentine's event that you can attend! Organised by Eye Matter, this valentine's speed dating extravaganza will take place on Saturday 13th of February and is a perfect opportunity to get chatting and meet someone new. Maybe even, the one. To tell us more about their Speed-Dating Valentine's event, RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Eye Matter coordinator, Suzie Simons. For

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S1 Ep637: Normalising the Conversation with Jason...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/28

Jason Dasent is a blind music producer with over 20 years in the business, originally from Trinidad and now living in London. . Jason recently pulled together key players from the music production industry including people from Avid the makers of Pro Tools the industry standard digital audio workstation, native Instruments who produce electronic instruments, keyboards and interfaces as well as a number of other industry key players for an online conference ’Normalising the Conversation’ all about

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7:59

S1 Ep636: Join Eye Matter's Living With Sight Loss...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/28

Suzie Simons is the coordinator for Eye Matter, a community group with the aim of bringing together and empowering those living with sight loss, especially now in Lockdown. The group has an exciting, six-week Living With Sight Loss Course course starting in February and Suzie spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about the course and how to sign up. For more information email Suzie at: eyemattervi@gmail.com, or call: 07523 266 421

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S1 Ep635: Meet The Winner Of Costa Book of the Year...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/27

Last night the winner of the 2020 Costa Book of the Year Award was announced. Read On’s Red Szell was there to interview the winning author, Monique Roffey, whose novel The Mermaid of Black Conch is a bitter sweet love story set in the Caribbean which was described by the judges as a classic in the making’.

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S1 Ep634: Katriona Taylor new album Blind Passion...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/27

Katriona Taylor has just recorded her fifth album Blind Passion which celebrates music from blind artists like Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Diane Schuur & Jose Feliciano as well as some of Katriona’s own material. Katriona will be streaming a live concert of Blind Passion with her band from her Wimbledon studio on Saturday 30 January at 8.30pm. Katriona is a former lawyer turned singer and has performed on the UK Jazz circuit and internationally for 15 years. Katriona has performed with

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8:53

S1 Ep633: A Touching Gift Lets Blind Dad See His Baby

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/22

For any soon-to-be-parent, one moment that is often named as an important milestone is getting a first glimpse at your baby even before it's born. But for many blind and partially sighted parents baby scans are not exactly accessible, but what if they could be? Nathan Edge, will become a dad, for the first time, this year and he recently received a gift that allowed him to see his baby boy for the first time. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Nathan about the amazing gift and

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S1 Ep632: The Covid vaccination programme, general...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/22

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow to chat about the following topics. Elizabeth's thoughts as a Pharmacist on the roll out of the Covid vaccination programme and whether people coming into her Pharmacy have been reporting any side effects from having the vaccine. Discussion on some dental symptoms that seem to be rising during the pandemic such as teeth grinding, gum disease and what you can do to reduce them. With some

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S1 Ep631: New TPT Video Highlight's Sight Loss

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/18

A video that simulates sight loss has been developed by the Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) to highlight how the world looks through the eyes of people living with a visual impairment. Produced with help from Royal National Institute for Blind People and Glaucoma UK, the video focuses on the six most common sight conditions in the UK. Barry Snell spoke to TPT's Children Young People & Families Manager, Brydon to find out more. (image: still image from TPT video, highlighting sight loss)

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Claire Forde in conversation with...Rae Walker

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/12

Time to re-join Claire Forde and her 'in conversation with...' series; this time sitting down for a catch-up with her close friend Rae Walker. Rae lost her sight at the age of twenty-two, and she speaks to Claire about how it unfolded, the support she received at the time, deciding to move schools at eleven, and the reaction from her family. As with many, sight loss has not deterred Rae from living her best life, and tells Claire about many of her hobbies and pastimes, such as being an avid

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S1 Ep630: Dave Heeley On Being Awarded An OBE

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/11

RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with Blind Dave Heeley to wish him a Happy New Year and also find out about Dave's latest DIY projects and fundraising work. Little did Barry know that Dave had been keeping a massive secret under his hat...

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S1 Ep629: Covid Vaccinations, Long Covid and life on...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/11

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey for the first time in 2021 checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow to chat about the following topics. With the role out of the Covid Vaccinations, what affect if any might the changes in the timings between the first and second vaccinations from the initial three-week period have for those receiving the vaccinations. A reminder about what long covid is and how it affects those people who might be suffering from the

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S1 Ep628: National Theatre at Home with Audio...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/12/22

The National Theatre in London has recently launched their new NT at Home streaming site with a great crop of productions with audio described versions to support blind and partially sighted people world-wide. From 21 December 2020, The Cherry Orchard, Phèdre, Othello, the Young Vic’s Yerma and the Donmar Warehouse’s Coriolanus will be added with Julie from 11 January all with audio-described versions. War Horse will also be available with audio description and for the first time British Sign

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5:34

With Covid dominating the headlines should we be...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/12/18

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick to find out with all the headlines being dominated by the Corona virus whether we still needed to be aware of the Noro virus, advice on what to do if you need a prescription or fall ill over the holiday period and what you should have in your home First Aid kit. To get in touch with Elizabeth Roddick email Elizabeth@newlifepharmacy.co.uk or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk. Image: Picture

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7:51

Your chance to become a Citizen Curator at Falmouth...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/12/10

Do you have an interest in art, museums, galleries and heritage and have you ever thought could I become a museum curator as a blind or partially sighted person? Well now is your chance to Become a Citizens Curator with Falmouth Art Gallery during 2021 through the Cornwall Museums Partnership Citizen Curator Programme. The Cornwall Museums Partnership which brings a number of Cornwall museums together including the wonderful Falmouth Art Gallery is calling out for visually impaired people

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