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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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6:38

Red Szell talks to Stuart Turton

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/09/30

The 1st of October is 'Super Thursday' when publishers bring out their books for autumn and Christmas. This year there will be over 600 titles vying for reader’s attention but one of the most hotly anticipated is Stuart Turton’s follow up to the best-selling Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. He told Read On’s Red Szell all about it.

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7:28

Virtual Kiltwalk Weekend 2020

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/09/29

You can do many things to help support your favourite charity, for example, you could don a kilt and take a long stroll. Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Annette West who did the Virtual Kiltwalk Weekend with her friends this year to help support RNIB. If you’d like more information about the ways you can support RNIB's vital work just visit www.rnib.org.uk/donate or you can call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999. (Image shows a smiling Annette along with her companion during their Virtual

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7:28

Tandem Cycling Over 1,400 Miles For Charity

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/09/28

Would you cycle the length and breadth of the UK for charity? Well, that’s just what Kate Bosley and her husband John did in support of a charity that was there for them when they needed it the most. To help raise money for the Kent Association for the Blind, they took on a 21-day tandem bike ride and cycled 1,400 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End and then Maidstone. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Kate now about this impressive challenge. For more information about the

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9:56

Britain Blind Tennis Champion On Playing Tennis &...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/09/28

Lockdown has affected the lives of many blind and partially sighted people across the world, including the ability to stay fit and active. According to a survey by the Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB), two-thirds of blind and visually impaired people say they feel less independent now than they did before. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew caught up with blind tennis champion Rosie Pybus to find out what playing tennis looks like now, during the so-called "new normal" of

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5:01

Canadian Sight Loss Charity Increasing Services.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/09/21

Many organisations have scaled back some of their services, or found new virtual ways of delivery, due to the pandemic. Canada's largest sight loss charity, CNIB, is gradually returning to it's offices, starting face to face rehab services and more. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to John Rafferty, CNIB's CEO, to hear more about the changes and what challenges still exist for their guide dog service. www.cnib.ca #RNIBConnect Image: John Rafferty, CNIB's CEO

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7:29

Video on how to help dog owners in distress goes viral

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/09/17

RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell chats with Jemma Brown who’s video showing what people should do if they see a guide dog owner signalling in distress, recently went viral on the social media platform TikTok. Jemma discusses, her own sight loss, her love of technology and plans to further raise awareness around sight loss issues. {image: A close up of jemma looking happy. She is wearing a pink, striped top and is smiling at the camera.}

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7:15

How Accessible Is Voting In The USA?

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/09/15

With a major presidential election on the horizon, for the USA, how accessible is it for blind and partially sighted people to cast their vote in secrecy and privately? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Chris Danielsen, from the National Federation of the Blind in the US, to find out more on the drive for accessible electronic voting and concerns over a drive to increase absentee voting due to Covid-19. www.nfb.org #RNIBConnect Image: Chris Danielsen, from the National Federation of the

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5:34

UK Survey For Visually Impaired Theatre Goers.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/09/11

With tentative steps towards the opening of theatres and the increase in streamed performances, it's more important than ever for blind and partially sighted people to feed back their thoughts on returning to audio described performances. Organisations like MindsEye Description, Vocaleyes and The Audio Description Association have created a survey to gather your thoughts that will help theatres make a return as safe and accessible as possible. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Anne

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6:31

Cough's and Colds - What To Do

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/09/10

RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick, who has some great advice on dealing with coughs and colds. 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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6:17

Increased Audio Described Arts & Theatre Events.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/09/08

Thankfully there seems to be an increase in arts events that include audio description for blind and partially sighted patrons. This includes online and streamed offerings and there's even some tentative moves to having audiences back into theatres. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Anne Hornsby, from MindsEye Arts, to look at events in Manchester, Liverpool and a live show with Michael Sheen. www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image: Anne Hornsby, from MindsEye Arts

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5:30

Dealing With Tick bites

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/09/01

Barry Snell chats to pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick who has some invaluable advice on tick bites. 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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6:47

Experience This Art Gallery's Virtual Tour

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/28

If you miss art galleries, there are still ways of experiencing them without having to leave your house. Southampton City Art Gallery offers an Audio Described Tour of their exhibition John Hitchens: Aspects of Landscape. Focusing on four of his paintings, the audio description is provided by Jo Bressloff and you can experience the tour for free online. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Jo to find out more. For more information visit:

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6:57

Don't Skip Out On Your Eye Appointment

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/28

Despite the changes and restrictions brought on by coronavirus, it is still essential to look after your eye health. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Helen Devonport, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon about a decline in attendance to eye appointments and why it’s important to not miss them. If you would like more information on what to do if you have concerns about your sight during the coronavirus outbreak, call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit the website on

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7:29

Georgie Morrell - The Perils of Making a Cup of Tea

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/28

Blind comedian Georgie Morrell reveals the perils of making a cup of tea, discusses the comedians who influenced her, and her hopes for greater accessibility to the arts in the future.

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6:36

Canadian Sight Loss Charity Working Through Lockdown.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/26

The CNIB is Canada's largest charity for blind and partially sighted people. Like many around the globe, the coronavirus situation has meant that they have had to change their service delivery to support visually impaired people through a very difficult time. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to John Rafferty, CNIB Chief Exec, to learn more about their changing services and greater demands on their guide dog service. www.cnib.ca #RNIBConnect Image: John Rafferty, CNIB Chief Exec

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9:37

Running With A Friend

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/25

In recent months, many of us have considered picking up running, but if you’re blind or visually impaired you might be looking at running with a sighted guide. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Melissa Blume, a VI runner from the US, and her friend and guide Brooke Danielson. The two met through Achilles International, an organisation which transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. For more information about Achilles visit:

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What's Lockdown Like For Visually Impaired Teens?

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/25

We all have different experiences of living through lockdown and going about our every day lives with social distancing. What is it like though, if you are a blind teenager? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to blind vlogger, and blogger, Maleeka Abbas, to get her opinion on home schooling and independent mobility. www.maleekaabbas.com #RNIBConnect Image: MALEEKA ABBAS VIP TEEN BLOGGER

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6:25

Georgie Morrell's family feud.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/21

Blind comedian Georgie Morrell reveals how dog walking has sparked a family feud and discusses her simmering sibling rivalry!

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6:27

Stranded In Lanzarote

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/21

Throughout lockdown, William Tanner was stranded abroad, alone and away from his friends and family. With medication dwindling and his limited vision this wasn't the dream holiday he had in mind. But five months on, William's finally touched down in Scotland and RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with him to learn how it felt to return home. (Photo shows a smiling William standing by a swimming pool in Lanzarote)

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Visionary UK Supporting Sight Loss Charities.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/08/20

Visionary UK is an umbrella organisation that works to support, and collaborate with, local and national sight loss charities in the UK. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Fiona Sandford, Visionary UK CEO, to hear about a couple of important projects for blind and partially sighted people effected by Covid-19. www.visionary.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image: Fiona Sandford, Visionary UK CEO

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