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RNIB Connect

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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S2 Ep1317: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/29

Each month, we are joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include the RNIB Campaigns Discussion Group, the National Emergency Alert, Guided Walks with MPs and the return of Parliament. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on your socials or search for RNIB

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S2 Ep1316: Comedian Jamie MacDonald Reflects On 2025...

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2025/08/29

How did Jamie MacDonald get on at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival? Amelia learned more about his highlights, navigating around the city and his upcoming projects. Learn more about Jamie on his website - Jamie MacDonald - comedian, writer, actor and voice over artist You can see Jamie perform his show in London on the 19th September - Jamie MacDonald: Toxic Bastard | Underbelly Boulevard Soho Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital

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S2 Ep1315: Audio Described Tour - More than Human,...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/28

On Friday 5 September 2025 at 10.30am the Design Museum in London will be running an audio described tour of their exhibition ‘More than Human’ which looks at some radical ideas on how to design with and for other species.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Nao Zaragoza, Assistant Curator of Public Practice at the Design Museum, to firstly find out more about the museum, the ‘More than Human’ exhibition and what blind and partially sighted people can expect on the audio described tour of

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S2 Ep1312: More Help For Blind And Partially Sighted...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/27

RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people in rural and isolated areas.RNIB Connect Radio’s David Hogg spoke to Mark Campbell, who lives in Kingussie and attended one of the charity’s events. If you live in Scotland, are blind or partially sighted, and would like more info, go to www.rnib.org.uk/scotland #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters

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S2 Ep1311: Blindness 50 Years Apart with The Rt Hon...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/27

We now compare and maybe contrast the experiences of going through education, employment and life for two Yorkshire blind people 50 years apart with the Rt Hon Lord Blunkett and Holly Tuke. In a recent column in the Yorkshire Post the Right Honourable Lord Blunkett talked openly about the challenges of being blind, something he rarely talks about as he prefers to be defined by his achievements in life and not by the barriers he has had to overcome. Holly Tuke, RNIB’s Social Media Manager who has

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S2 Ep1310: NICE Approves New Treatment for Leber...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/27

NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recently approved new treatment in England for people living with the eye condition Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) helped by Researchers at the University of Cambridge. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Patrick Yu-Wai-Man, Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Cambridge who was involved in the research into using idebenone to treat Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) who explains more about the eye

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20:41

S2 Ep1309: Free Portrait Exhibition At RNIB

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/26

Seen, a collaboration between RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt, is a new exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people. It is free of charge and is being held at RNIB's Grimaldi Building in London from the 12th-14th September.Barry Snell caught up with Joshua to learn more about the exhibition and his love of photography Click here to learn more about 'Seen' Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’

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S2 Ep1308: A Cultural Journey of HMS Belfast for...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/25

HMS Belfast, built by Harland & Wolff in 1936 was launched on St Patrick's Day, 17 March 1938 by Anne Chamberlain – the wife of then Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. In her 24 year’s of active service HMS Belfast played many key roles in battles and peace-keeping duties around the world before being brought to London by IWM and opening to the public on Trafalgar Day, 21 October 1971. So do join RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey for a guided tour of HMS Belfast, London’s unique warship

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S2 Ep1306: Charity's Customer Update 23/08/25

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/23

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sits down with of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week RNIB’s Chief Strategy and Public Affairs Officer Vivienne Francis talks about the next stage of RNIB’s Travel and Transport reports. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's

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S2 Ep1307: Price Changes For JAWS Users

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/21

If you’re a user of the JAWS screen reader, you might be aware of recent changes to the pricing structure of the software. But what does it all mean for UK users? Tech Talk’s Jackie Brown has been finding out.You can hear Jackie's full conversation with Stuart Lawler from Sight and Sound on this week’s episode of Tech Talk, on Tuesday August 26th at 2pm.

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S2 Ep1304: Stagecoach Collaborates With RNIB To...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/21

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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S2 Ep1305: RNC Celebrates Summer Exam Results

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/20

For students up and down the country results day is a nerve-wracking time. But students at The Royal National College for the Blind have had a lot to celebrate, as Hywel Davies has been finding out.For more information on the RNC, visit the ir website - A specialist residential college for young people with visual impairment

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S2 Ep1303: Orbit Research Release The 'Orbit Player'

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/20

Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman has been speaking to Orbit Research about their newest product, the Orbit Player.

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S2 Ep1302: Take Part in the RNIB Voice of the...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/20

There are many ways in which you can help the RNIB in making a more inclusive society for blind and partially sighted people and one way is through the regular RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings.The next round of the RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings will be looking at community eye-care. RNIB connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Zein, one of the RNIB’s Research Champion Volunteers to find out what being a Research Champion Volunteer is all about and how people can

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S2 Ep1301: Blind Veterans Find Friendship at Loaves...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/18

Robert Kirkwood finds out about a community hub based in East Kilbride that serves South Lanarkshire and surrounding areas with not only food parcels but also school uniforms, toiletries, pet supplies and much more. Two blind veterans have found friendship through the service and they even have a blind volunteer who helps every week, as we find out from Loaves and Fishes chairperson Lesley Davidson. Image shows the team of volunteers and staff posing at the entrance to the Loaves & Fishes

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S2 Ep1299: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/16

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Matt is joined by RNIB’s Chief Financial Officer, Kathryn Sherratt, as they discuss the official opening of RNIB Scotland’s new HQ in Edinburgh and there’s even a mention of Christmas. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can call our

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S2 Ep1300: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Addams Family, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/15

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This time we have the musical comedy that is ‘The Addams Family’ as the current tour visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describer Jonathan Nash. About ‘The Addams Family’ Following two hugely successful UK tours, and

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S2 Ep1298: RNIB Scotland HQ Is Back and Better Than...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/14

On Thursday 14th of August, following an extensive refurbishment, RNIB Scotland officially re-opened their Edinburgh HQ. Allan Russell went ahead to the grand re-opening to check it out for himself. Image shows from left to right: James Adams, Sarah Boyack MSP, Matt Stringer, and finally Kirin Saeed cutting the pink ribbon. Matt is clapping as he stands behind Sarah and Kirin. James is standing behind them all and leaning casually against the gate at the front entrance to the building. They're

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S2 Ep1297: Sight Village North West - Preview

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/14

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village North West. For more information, visit the Sight Village website - Sight Village Blackpool 2025 - Queen Alexandra College

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S2 Ep1296: Envision Unveil New Smart Glasses

RNIB Connect ·

2025/08/14

Accessible technology company ‘Envision’ launched their new ‘Ally Solos Glasses’ on August the 14th. Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman spoke to the team behind the wearable, hands-free AI glasses. You can hear a longer version of Callum’s conversation with Envision on next week’s episode of Tech Talk.

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