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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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12:03

Andrew Tatham Author of I Shall Not Be Away Long

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/11/10

On Armistice Day, Andrew Tatham talks about his latest book, I Shall Not Be Away Long. Illustrating the experiences of one man during World War 1, who had a connection to the National Institute for the Blind, as it was then called. Photo is of the book cover, I Shall Not Be Away Long, The First World War Letters of Lt. Col. Charels Bartlett, including the photograph of a letter.

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6:38

What are the different treatments for Covid19

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/11/05

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick to talk about the various current treatments for Covid19 and a suggestion from the BMA (British Medical Association) that medicine packs that are returned unopened to pharmacies should bee reused. To get in touch with Elizabeth Roddick email Elizabeth@newlifepharmacy.co.uk or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk. Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white

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7:30

John Sanders Talks About His Role as a Trustee for...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/11/04

It's Trustees' Week, an annual event to showcase the great work undertaken by many volunteers throughout the the country. John Sanders talks about the work he's undertaken as a trustee over the years. Photo is of Sight life logo.

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5:08

Gareth Davies with advice on how to cope during...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/11/03

Wales is in its second week of lockdown and as winter approaches and the nights grow longer, Gareth Davies has some interesting ideas on how to enjoy and make the most of your time. Photo is of a leaf strewn path in woodland during autumn, with trees shedding their leaves.

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6:58

Spooky Accessible Entertainment Recommendations

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/30

It's Halloween so obviously, our producer Paulina went a bit Halloween crazy with this weekend's round-up of accessible entertainment suggestions, here they are...

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9:14

On A Sunlight Path Towards Helping Others

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/29

Margaret Curdy lost sight in one of her eyes four years ago. It was a painful ordeal which changed her world view forever and set her on a path of helping others by starting her own business, Sunlight Therapy. These days, since the coronavirus outbreak, Margaret has been working from home and using her experience as a Holistic Therapist, qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master/Teacher, Licensed Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming to support the wellbeing of others. Margaret spoke

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7:50

Fishing Tips With The Blind Angler

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/26

Learn some great fishing tips from The Blind Angler himself. Wayne Vowden jokingly calls himself the blind angler and even has a cap that says so. He hopes to encourage others to pick up the pass-time and shared his experience with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. Find Wayne on Facebook or YouTube as 'The Blind Angler'. (Image: The Blind Angler logo of an orange fish holding a fishing rod and wearing a bright yellow cap)

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6:09

New Sight Loss Council Advocacy Groups looking For...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/22

RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell chats to Masuma Ali, Engagement Manager for the Bedfordshire Sight Loss Council and Eamonn Dunne, Engagement Manager for the Tyne and Wear Sight Loss Council about two new advocacy groups which are set to launch for blind residents in Bedfordshire and Tyne and Wear. They are seeking blind and partially sighted volunteers interested in campaigning on the issues faced by blind and partially sighted people, including new challenges raised by the Covid-19

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6:07

Ian Runcie, Wales VI Golf Phone Group

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/21

Ian, a former golf professional, encourages people to join the Wales VI golf phone group. Ian talks about his sight loss, how it won't stop him achieving new goals and his love of the sport he's played throughout his life. Photo is of the head of a golf club and golf ball on grass.

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39:51

Claire Forde in conversation with... Palma Allan

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/20

Continuing her series of sit-down interviews, we go back to February 2020, as Claire Forde sat down to chat with Palma Allan MBE. Palma is very well known for her work with choirs for children, young people and adults, and for her work as Deputy Headteacher at Inverclyde Academy, and a music teacher working in various schools and her local area of Inverclyde. Her choirs have performed live at BBC Proms in the Park, Children in Need and have featured on several CD/DVD recordings including on

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5:31

Rhian Morris, Pavement Promise

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/20

We all know parking on pavements can cause problems. Rhian Morris talks about recent developments in Wales. Photo is Pavement Promise logo, a stylised car with Pavement Promise written above.

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6:25

Visually Impaired Author Enjoys Sweet Success

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/19

RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats with visually impaired author Bill Skipworth, who's children's book 'The Raven's was recently published.

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6:19

More News Surrounding Mood Control Medicine

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/19

RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats with pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick who has an update on the mood control drug, lithium, which Elizabeth spoke about recently. Get in touch with Elizabeth at newlifepharmacy.co.uk Image: Close up picture of Elizabeth smiling. She is wearing a matching, purple jacket and scarf.

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6:32

Get A Load Of Belly Laughs With VI Comedy Night

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/16

I Say, what do you get when over a dozen visually impaired comedians congregate for some covert comedy? Well, the 'Eye Say, Eye Say, Eye Say!' comedy night, of course. For this night of eye-watering comedy, an awesome range of visually impaired comedians will perform together and be live-streamed to you from a top-secret location, whilst comedian Georgie Morrell will be the handy socially-distanced MC of the night. The Eye Say, Eye Say, Eye Say!' comedy night takes place virtually this Saturday

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8:37

Have You Heard Of 'Joy's World Podcast'?

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/12

We're celebrating Black History Month this October and we thought it would be good to catch up with podcaster Joy Addo. As the creator and voice of 'Joy's World Podcast', Joy is often vocal about being a black, visually impaired single mother and continuously breaks stereotypes around each of these aspects of who she is. To listen to Joy's World Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/joys-world/id1462734184

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5:55

Mood Control Medicine May Become Unavailable

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/08

Barry Snel chats to pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick, who this week has some news around lithium. Get in touch with Elizabeth at newlifepharmacy.co.uk Image: Close up picture of Elizabeth smiling. She is wearing a matching, purple jacket and scarf.

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8:27

Bionic Eye That Could "Cure" Blindness

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/06

Research team at Australia's Monash University is working on a bionic eye that could potentially "cure" blindness. This project could see major changes in how we treat sight loss and Arthur Lowery professor at Monash University's Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering spoke with us about this exciting development. (Image shows the prototype of the wireless headset used in this project)

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5:45

Stay Connected With Macular Society's Befriending...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/06

Staying connected and being able to speak with someone who understands macular degeneration can be extremely beneficial during the 'new normal' of social distancing. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Hannah Keegan from the Macular Society to find out how their telephone befriending is helping combat loneliness. If you are interested in using the telephone befriending service, please visit: https://www.macularsociety.org/telephone-befriending or call their Advice and Information

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64:52

Claire Forde in conversation with... David Tanner

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/05

Claire Forde chats with sports broadcaster David Tanner to talk all things football, as well as his fascinating broadcasting career. The former Sky Sports host talks about some of his famous interviews, including sneaking into a Glasgow pub to interview Jim Baxter, his involvement with the Rex Blind Party, who provide live commentary for visually impaired people at football matches in Scotland, and of course David sheds some light on the now-infamous 2017 Scottish Cup draw featuring a very lively

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7:57

Social Distancing Wearables On Sale Now.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/10/05

For those with visual impairments, or hidden disabilities, getting out and about, while trying to social distance, can be difficult and challenging. In response to calls for some kind of wearable identifiers, to help the public recognise that someone may have difficulty social distancing, RNIB and the Hidden Disabilities Store have teamed up to launch some new products. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Gareth Davies, from RNIB, and Chantal Boyle, from Hidden Disabilities Store, to talk

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