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RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially

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10:46

S2 Ep1905: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

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2026/09/05

For this week’s CEO update on RNIB Connect Radio as Chief Executive Simon Antrobus is on annual leave RNIB’s Interim Chief Operations Officer Debbie Miller sits in for Simon to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.Debbie began by talking about the Synapptic Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses that are now available in the RNIB online shop which Debbie also has on order too. Then to some great topics and themes that came out of the recent BBC Access All interview with TV

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10:18

S2 Ep1901: People Or Props - Writing Better Disabled...

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2026/09/02

How can we have better disabled characters in film? Psychology Researcher and DARK (Disability Action Research Kollective) founder Richard Amm has created a tool for writers to improve disability representation.He tells Amelia about 'People Or Props'Read Richard's dissertation for free here - Development of the People or Props Tool: Integrating Prejudice Reduction Psychology Insights to Improve Representations of Disability on Screen – ScienceOpenLearn more about DARK on their website - The

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10:23

S2 Ep1898: Guide Dog Owner Helps to Ban Unauthorised...

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2026/09/01

Guide Dog owner Jason Beal who lives in South East London has freed up the pavements of discarded unauthorised Lime bikes for him, his wife Jessica and other visually impaired people. When the discarded Lime bikes were blocking the pavements Jason and his Guide Dog Cain would have to nervously step into the busy London streets to get past the bikes. Following on from raising the issue with their local MP Liam Conlon who took up the matter with Bromley Council and Lime who have now apologised to

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6:21

S2 Ep1895: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

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2026/08/29

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon looks back on his first six months or so as RNIB CEO, noting a few highlights both internally and externally as well as a few RNIB projects that he is looking forward to seeing develop over the next six months that will help to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people.If you, or someone you know, would like information

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8:53

S2 Ep1897: Mere Mortals AD At Edinburgh International...

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2026/08/28

In Mere Mortals, San Francisco Ballet takes on the story of Pandora’s Box through the contemporary lens of artificial intelligence.Composer and electronic musician Floating Points (Sam Shepherd) performs his original score live with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra as 40 dancers perform.Amelia spoke to Audio Describer Emma-Jane Mchenry to learn more.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line

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6:44

S2 Ep1896: VocalEyes What’s On 28 August 2026

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2026/08/28

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included:Audio Descriptions - Milestones Living History Museum, Basingstoke, Hampshire,Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London -Love’s Labours Lost, Sunday

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50:22

S2 Ep1884: A Cultural Journey of Stonehenge for Blind...

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2026/08/28

Join RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey for a tour of one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments, Stonehenge in Wiltshire.English Heritage guides, Stonehenge Deputy Operations Manager Scarlott Rolfe and site Supervisor and Historian Liz Purves give Toby an insight into the history of this world heritage site.During the tour with Scarlot and Liz, Toby found out how the site had developed and evolved over the years through exploring some of the tactile models of Stonehenge that can be found in

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57:44

S2 Ep1881: Accessible Tour Of The Royal Yacht Britannia

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2026/08/28

Berthed in Edinburgh, The Royal Yacht Britannia is one of the world’s top tourist attractions and is a must visit for anyone coming to the Scottish capital.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell stepped aboard for a look around and hear about the accessible guides available for blind and partially sighted visitors.For more info about visiting, go to www.royalyachtbritannia.co.ukEmail enquiries@tryb.co.uk or call 01315555566.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold

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13:58

S2 Ep1894: Walking In The Light Short Documentary...

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2026/08/27

Walking In The Light short documentary follows yoga teacher Dawn Blezard's journey as she takes on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge with failing vision due to her Stargardt's Disease.Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Dawn and filmmaker and journalist Anne Goulde about the documentary being selected for the Women Over 50 Film Festival 2026.Image shows a poster for the movie. Dawn in a rain walking jacket and dark glasses stands with a beautiful landscape opening up behind her from atop of one of the

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27:06

S2 Ep1893: Celebrating Confidence Through Public...

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2026/08/27

This summer, RNIB Scotland partnered with Glasgow Speakers Club to deliver a course for five blind and partially sighted participants who indicated their interest in building this skill.Following weeks of lessons, they delivered their speeches to a captive audience, including The Lord Provost of Glasgow, Councillor Dr Jacqueline McLaren and sponsor of this event, Councillor Robert Mooney.RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew reports.00:00 - 06:20 Jenn Worral and Robert H. King06:20 - 13:15 Claire

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S2 Ep1892: Free bus travel for visually impaired...

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2026/08/27

Following on from the Government’s recent announcement that from 1 April 2027 disabled people in England which includes visually impaired people will be able to travel for free by bus at any time of the day lifting the current restriction of not being able to travel for free before 9.30am apart from at weekends and on Bank Holidays.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Erik Matthies, RNIB Policy Lead to find out more about this landmark change in bus travel in England for blind and

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7:02

S2 Ep1891: National Theatre London Audio description...

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2026/08/26

Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the NT and a couple that are available online with audio description via NTatHome.com.Audio described performances included:Some Woman - Saturday 24

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3:37

S2 Ep1893: Thomas Pocklington Trust Extends Education...

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2026/08/25

David Hogg learns more about Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Education Advice Service…Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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15:07

S2 Ep1890: Diabetes and Sight Loss

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2026/08/25

With recent news that a new weekly type 2 diabetes jab if approved could replace daily injections for people living with the condition, RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Dr Louise Gow, RNIB Head of Optometry, Low Vision and Eye Care Support along with Berni Warren who is visually impaired and has Type 1 diabetes to find out more about the connections between diabetes and sight loss as well as what life might be like living with the condition on a day-to-day bases as a blind or

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8:15

S2 Ep1889: Synapptic Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now...

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2026/08/25

This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s Buying coordinator We have fantastic news that the Synapptic Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are now available with help, training and support tooThe package of training and support is also available for visually impaired people if they need help with their Meta glasses even if they have not purchased them through the RNIB online shop.Charlee also talks about the new range of Eye Shades that have just been

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7:28

S2 Ep1887: More great Northern Ballet productions...

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2026/08/25

We have highlights of some great Northern Ballet productions with audio described performances this autumn and into 2027 as RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey catches up with Northern Ballet’s Artistic Associate and Audio Describer Pippa Moore MBE.Northern Ballet productions highlighted included -Last chance to catch Gentleman Jack with audio described performances at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford, Saturday 5 September, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm and at Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Friday 2 April

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4:06

S2 Ep1888: Taverna Miresia - Mario, Bella, Anastasia...

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2026/08/24

Let’s find out about another audio described performances at the Edinburgh International festival. David Hogg has been speaking to Audio Describer Caroline Jacquet… Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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8:24

S2 Ep1886: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/08/21

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon talks about Metro Bank, Specsavers and some good news from Loganair.If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnect

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10:04

S2 Ep1885: RNIB Northern Ireland’s Monthly Campaigns...

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2026/08/21

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by Paula Beattie, from RNIB Northern Ireland’s campaigns team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on.This month’s topics include prep for next year’s elections and an important part in the future of neighbourhood health care.If you’d like to find out more, or get involved in campaigning, email campaignsni@rnib.org.uk#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line

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8:24

S2 Ep1883: Experiencing the RNIB Scotland Sighted...

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2026/08/20

With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in full swing at the moment RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with RNIB Scotland Volunteer Sighted Guide Jessica and visually impaired festival goer Bilal to find out how the sighted guiding service has been working for them both as Jessica has helped Bilal get to see a couple of great shows during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.More details about the sighted guide service and how to apply for a guide for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 can be found

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