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RNIB Conversations

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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7:56

Tips For VI Astrophotography

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/07/06

Would you like to learn how to take great photos of the night sky? VI photographer and member of 'Blind Snaps' photography group Wayne Vowden gave us some great tricks and hacks on how to take that stunning photo of the stars. Wayne spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. You can find ‘Blind Snaps – South West Connect’ on Facebook, or follow Wayne's personal photography page also on Facebook, at 'Blinding Photography' (Photo of Wayne holding up a long lense camera to his face)

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5:09

UK Group Supports Sight Loss Charities.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/07/03

Visionary UK is an umbrella organisation that works to support and strengthen sight loss charities from across the UK. Every 2 weeks, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Fiona Sandford or Andy Haynes to learn more about their latest projects and some great grass roots services that are there for people who are blind or partially sighted. This week there's news on sport, digital communication and eye health. Visionary.org.uk #RNIBConnect

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5:33

Georgie on Glaucoma

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/07/03

As it's glaucoma week, Red spoke to Georgie about living with the condition, and her relief of being able to get back to Moorfields.

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7:37

Big Announcement From Sam Little

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/07/02

With everything going on in the world, we thought it would be nice to catch up with a familiar voice from the station, A Little Alternative’s previous host Sam Little. Sam is currently working from home on a BBC Scotland show ‘Landward’ and has a major announcement to make. Sam spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. (Image shows Sam out for a run in the park with her guide dog Ziggy)

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9:36

'The Last of Us II' - Most Accessible Game Ever?

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/30

PlayStation and Naughty Dog's latest release, 'The Last of Us Part II' has been making ripples in the gaming industry since its release earlier this month. We spoke with RNIB Volunteer and fan of the franchise Ross Meegan to find out how truly accessible the new game is. Ross spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. (Image shows the cover of the game with the main character Ellie holding a rifle and the words 'The Last Of Us Part II in block capital letters behind her)

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6:20

28 Days in Hospital With Coronavirus

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/29

Pardeep Gill spent a total of 28 days in hospital, when he contracted Coronavirus. Much of that time was spent in isolation due to his visual impairment. Pardeep has been sharing his story with RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell. Image: RNIB See Differently log. Black lettering against a white background, with a pink line underneath.

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6:57

Sam Leftwhich On Life Since Sight loss

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/29

Sam Leftwich chats to RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell about how charities, such as RNIB, have helped to keep busy and regain her confidence, since losing her sight in 2014. Sam also chats about coping with lockdown, walking her dog Lizzie, and her love of singing with fellow members of the Waterside Choirs in Essex. Image: Picture of Sam and guide dog Lizzie together in a field, after Sam has completed another run. Sam is holding a drink and her clothes are covered in mud.

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8:04

The importance of attending an eye health appointment.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/26

Ruth Rhydderch, ECLO at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, talks about the importance of attending eye appointments and, if you experience a change in your vision, seek help. If you need more information on eye health, visit https://www.rnib.org.uk/eyehealth or call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 999. Photo is of the RNIB logo.

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6:29

Sense Charity Celebrates 65 Years

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/26

Sense is a charity that supports those living with complex disabilities like dual sensory loss. And this Deafblind Awareness Week the charity is also celebrating their 65th Anniversary. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with CEO of Sense, Richard Kramer to find out how they are rising awareness and continue their support throughout the coronavirus outbreak. For more information about Sense visit: www.sense.org.uk

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7:56

Would You Give Photography A Go?

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/24

Can you take good pictures of the night sky even if you are visually impaired? RNIB Connect Lead Wayne Vowden recently discovered a passion for photography and with it rediscovered his love for astronomy. Speaking with us, Wayne chats RNIB South West Connect photography group, his own photography page and gives some tricks for taking nice pictures of wildlife and the night sky. You can find 'Blind Snaps' photography group on Facebook, or find Wayne at 'Blinding Photography'. (Photo of Wayne

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6:00

What happens when RNIB receive a stamp donation.

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/24

Regional fundraising manager, Bernadette Halton, explains what happens when RNIB received a stamp donation. Photo is of a selection of envelopes sent to Captain Tom for his 100th birthday, waiting for the stamps to be cut off.

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6:15

Captain Tom Stamp Donation from Chris & Jan Jones

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/24

Chris and Jan Jones and their volunteers, cut the stamps from almost sixty thousand stamps from the birthday cards sent to Captain Tom on his 100th birthday, to donate to RNIB. Photo is of Jan Jones at her kitchen table with a mountain of stamps ready to put into 2 boxes.

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6:38

Red catches up with Georgie

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/24

Red and comedian Georgie Morrell discuss their hopes and fears about returning to the pub and going to gigs as lock down eases.

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5:17

Getting Better After Coronavrius

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/23

At RNIB Connect Radio we’ve been catching up with blind and partially sighted people to hear how they are getting on during the coronavirus outbreak. This time we spoke with Mark Pile, photographer and member of Blind Veterans UK , who fell ill with the virus a few weeks ago and is only just getting back on his feet. For Mark's photography page visit: www.mip-photography.com (Image shows a photo of Mark holding a camera)

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14:33

Cane Skills

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/19

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14:16

How Are Eye Health Appointments Resuming?

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/19

With restrictions easing, eye health appointments will slowly resume. RNIB Connect Radio’s Steven Scott spoke with President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Prof. Bernie Chang to find out how these appointments will look. (Image shows a woman having her eye examined)

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6:21

Help With Research To Build Better AI!

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/18

A new research project from Microsoft and City University of London could help improve image recognition apps like Seeing AI or TapTap See. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Lida Theodorou, one of the researchers behind the project to find out more. For more information about the project visit: https://orbit.city.ac.uk/2020/05/04/phase-1-data-collection/ or contact: Lida.Theodorou.2@city.ac.uk (Image shows a hand reaching towards four mugs sat atop a white counter)

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8:43

Taking Flight Theatre & Accessibility In Lockdown

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/17

Taking Flight Theatre Company wants to challenge perceptions of disability and disabled people and even in lockdown they continue to advocate for accessible performances. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with co-founder of the company, Elise Davison to find out how coronavirus affected their work. For more information visit: https://www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/

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5:21

Medicine Shortages And What to Do

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/16

Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick discusses medicine shortages, due to the coronavirus. She is talking to RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell. newlifepharmacy.co.uk

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8:33

Surviving Coronavirus

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/06/16

RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats with Tess Wareing, Tess and her husband both contracted coronavirus within a week of the Government announcing lockdown. Tess the spent seven day in hospital fighting for her life and is keen to praise the NHS for the care she received. Image: RNIB See Differently logo written In Black with a pink line directly underneath the word RNIB

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