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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 Ep876: Descriptive Tour Of Stitched: Scotland's...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/12

Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art is an exhibition at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh which features a collection of beautiful embroidered artworks. As a result of a two-year research and conservation programme by the National Trust for Scotland, many of these pieces are now in a condition to be on public display for the first time. There is a descriptive gallery tour for blind and partially sighted visitors on Wednesday 18th January, and Amelia spoke to Emma Inglis from the National Trust for

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S2 Ep874: Shaun Hayward Our Strictly Star Reviewer on...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/11

As we move this week from the semi final in to the final of Strictly Come Dancing 2024 our RNIB Connect Radio Strictly Star Reviewer blind ballroom dancer Shaun Hayward is back reflecting and commenting on how well blind Liverpudlian Comedian Chris McCausland and his Professional Dance Partner Dianne Buswell did in the quarter final of the competition on Saturday night (7 December 2024). For the semi final each of the 5 remaining couples were dancing two dances with Chris and Dianne dancing a

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S2 Ep873: Scottish Council Pays Lasting Tribute To...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/11

During the 200th anniversary of the invention of Braille, the reading and writing system for the blind, North Ayrshire Council, in Scotland, have named a street in a brand new development after the versatile dots. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to RNIB Scotland Director, James Adams, and Councillor Shaun MacAulay, Depute Leader of the council, to find out more. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background With RNIB In Bold Black Letters With A Solid Pink Line Below

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6:50

S2 Ep869: VI Group At North Harrow Community Library

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/11

North Harrow Community Library is an independent volunteer-led library in north-west of London. They run a VI group that offers peer support for anyone who has some questions around technology. Find out more as we speak with Kamal Shah. 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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6:03

Book interview with Margaret Keogh

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/10

Now time to speak to Margaret Keogh, a deafblind woman from Ireland who wrote her book on her experiences of being deafblind and navigating life in general. Snakes and Ladders was released on the 30th of August 2024 and Jennifer Murray finds out more. The book, "Snakes and Ladders" is available in E-book format (via Kindle) as well as in hard copy. It is also available on Amazon. Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital

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S2 Ep871: Social Media Update 10th December 2024

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/10

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 Ep870: RNIB’s Evening Of Festive Music

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/10

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S2 Ep892: Regent Street and St James Audio Expereince

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/10

Our David Hogg hears about how you can experience the magic of Christmas this year in regent Street and St James’, even if you’re Blind or Partially Sighted…

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5:08

S2 Ep867: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Buddha of...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/09

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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the Royal Shakespeare Company and Wise Children stage adaptation of Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel ‘The Buddha of Suburbia’ as the production transferred to the Barbican Theatre in London with description by Professional

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5:37

S2 Ep866: Important UK Welfare Payment Deadline

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/09

If you live in the UK, are of pension age and are struggling with the cost of living crisis, there’s an important deadline for claiming Pension Credit. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Dominic Milne, from RNIB’s Legal Rights Service, to find out more. If you’d like to check what your entitled to, call RNIB’s Helpline on 03031239999. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB Logo

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S2 Ep861: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/07

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 talks about a letter which was handed into the Department for Health and Social Care, the value of volunteers and a forthcoming Christmas Carol Concert. 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 also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999

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S2 Ep865: RNIB Cymru Reacts To Proposed E-scooter Trials

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

New e-scooter trials have been proposed in two new cities in South Wales. Hywel Davies has been hearing from RNIB Cymru about the impact the trials could have on blind and partially sighted residents.

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S2 Ep864: Arsenal Accessibility Event Gareth Davies

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

Our David Hogg finds out about a panel that took place at Arsenal this week around accessibility and inclusion. He spoke to Gareth Davies from RNIB to find out 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. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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6:53

S2 Ep863: RNIB’s Evening Of Festive Music – Chatting...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

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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3:59

S2 Ep862: Helen Smith At RNIB’s Evening Of Festive Music

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

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3:15

S2 Ep859: Handing in a letter to the department of...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

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 Ep815: 'This Is Sparta' Episode 5 - Women

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

In this series, archaeologist Simon Tinsley guides us through one of the most dominant, but least understood powers in ancient Greece, the Spartans. In this episode, we look at the role of women in Spartan society.

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4:17

S2 Ep859: Handing in a letter at the department of...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/06

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4:59

S2 Ep860: Braille 200 Library Tour Arrives At...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/05

The Braille 200 Library Tour continues and today it arrived at Clitheroe Library.The event, organised by RNIB, was a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the revolutionary system of tactile dots. Dave Williams was there and spoke with Allan Russell during Thursday's Daily Connect show. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered

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6:38

S2 Ep857: National Theatre London Audio Description...

RNIB Connect ·

2024/12/05

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. Our 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 National Theatre and a couple that are available online with audio description too via ntathome.com. Audio described performances included: The much loved

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