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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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S1 Ep635: Meet The Winner Of Costa Book of the Year...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/27

Last night the winner of the 2020 Costa Book of the Year Award was announced. Read On’s Red Szell was there to interview the winning author, Monique Roffey, whose novel The Mermaid of Black Conch is a bitter sweet love story set in the Caribbean which was described by the judges as a classic in the making’.

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7:33

S1 Ep634: Katriona Taylor new album Blind Passion...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/27

Katriona Taylor has just recorded her fifth album Blind Passion which celebrates music from blind artists like Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Diane Schuur & Jose Feliciano as well as some of Katriona’s own material. Katriona will be streaming a live concert of Blind Passion with her band from her Wimbledon studio on Saturday 30 January at 8.30pm. Katriona is a former lawyer turned singer and has performed on the UK Jazz circuit and internationally for 15 years. Katriona has performed with

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8:53

S1 Ep633: A Touching Gift Lets Blind Dad See His Baby

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/22

For any soon-to-be-parent, one moment that is often named as an important milestone is getting a first glimpse at your baby even before it's born. But for many blind and partially sighted parents baby scans are not exactly accessible, but what if they could be? Nathan Edge, will become a dad, for the first time, this year and he recently received a gift that allowed him to see his baby boy for the first time. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Nathan about the amazing gift and

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6:34

S1 Ep632: The Covid vaccination programme, general...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/22

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow to chat about the following topics. Elizabeth's thoughts as a Pharmacist on the roll out of the Covid vaccination programme and whether people coming into her Pharmacy have been reporting any side effects from having the vaccine. Discussion on some dental symptoms that seem to be rising during the pandemic such as teeth grinding, gum disease and what you can do to reduce them. With some

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6:09

S1 Ep631: New TPT Video Highlight's Sight Loss

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/18

A video that simulates sight loss has been developed by the Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) to highlight how the world looks through the eyes of people living with a visual impairment. Produced with help from Royal National Institute for Blind People and Glaucoma UK, the video focuses on the six most common sight conditions in the UK. Barry Snell spoke to TPT's Children Young People & Families Manager, Brydon to find out more. (image: still image from TPT video, highlighting sight loss)

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43:34

Claire Forde in conversation with...Rae Walker

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/12

Time to re-join Claire Forde and her 'in conversation with...' series; this time sitting down for a catch-up with her close friend Rae Walker. Rae lost her sight at the age of twenty-two, and she speaks to Claire about how it unfolded, the support she received at the time, deciding to move schools at eleven, and the reaction from her family. As with many, sight loss has not deterred Rae from living her best life, and tells Claire about many of her hobbies and pastimes, such as being an avid

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6:58

S1 Ep630: Dave Heeley On Being Awarded An OBE

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/11

RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with Blind Dave Heeley to wish him a Happy New Year and also find out about Dave's latest DIY projects and fundraising work. Little did Barry know that Dave had been keeping a massive secret under his hat...

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6:51

S1 Ep629: Covid Vaccinations, Long Covid and life on...

RNIB Conversations ·

2021/01/11

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey for the first time in 2021 checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow to chat about the following topics. With the role out of the Covid Vaccinations, what affect if any might the changes in the timings between the first and second vaccinations from the initial three-week period have for those receiving the vaccinations. A reminder about what long covid is and how it affects those people who might be suffering from the

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7:53

S1 Ep628: National Theatre at Home with Audio...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/12/22

The National Theatre in London has recently launched their new NT at Home streaming site with a great crop of productions with audio described versions to support blind and partially sighted people world-wide. From 21 December 2020, The Cherry Orchard, Phèdre, Othello, the Young Vic’s Yerma and the Donmar Warehouse’s Coriolanus will be added with Julie from 11 January all with audio-described versions. War Horse will also be available with audio description and for the first time British Sign

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5:34

With Covid dominating the headlines should we be...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/12/18

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick to find out with all the headlines being dominated by the Corona virus whether we still needed to be aware of the Noro virus, advice on what to do if you need a prescription or fall ill over the holiday period and what you should have in your home First Aid kit. To get in touch with Elizabeth Roddick email Elizabeth@newlifepharmacy.co.uk or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk. Image: Picture

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7:51

Your chance to become a Citizen Curator at Falmouth...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/12/10

Do you have an interest in art, museums, galleries and heritage and have you ever thought could I become a museum curator as a blind or partially sighted person? Well now is your chance to Become a Citizens Curator with Falmouth Art Gallery during 2021 through the Cornwall Museums Partnership Citizen Curator Programme. The Cornwall Museums Partnership which brings a number of Cornwall museums together including the wonderful Falmouth Art Gallery is calling out for visually impaired people

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6:11

What Audio Described Pantos Can We Expect This Year?

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/12/09

Christmas is just around the corner, so we've been finding out what pantos and Christmas shows we can look forward to this year with audio description. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Anne Hornsby from Mind's Eye Arts to look at these forthcoming festive treats. For more information visit: www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect (Image: Toby Park as Scrooge in Spymonkey's A Christmas Carol, looks on in horror. Credit: Johan Persson)

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5:57

Growing Up Visually Impaired In Kenya

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/12/09

Lawrence Momanyi grew up in Kenya, however due to losing his sight before he turned two, he had to learn how to overcome challenges and presumed perceptions of his disability from an early age. In 2019, Lawrence became the first blind person in his country to graduate with a degree in economics at the University of Nairobi, and he spoke with RNIB Connect Radio to share his story.

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7:33

Enjoy The Female Perspective With These Audio...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/12/09

Birds Eye View is a charity that centres on the female perspective in film and campaigns for gender equality in all film spaces. They aim for inclusivity – not just for women, but for everyone and now in their 18th year they continue to spotlight and celebrate new and classic films created by women. As the group continues supporting women working in film through advocacy, investment, mentoring and events they are also working hard to ensure their accessibility. We spoke with Bird's Eye View

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8:50

Royal Collection Trust opens up great works of art...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/12/04

With the help from visually impaired Sight Loss Council members on a couple of pilot tours the Royal Collection Trust (RCT) has just launch free monthly audio described tours, opening masterpieces from the Royal Collection to blind and partially sighted people across the country. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Amy Stocker, Access Manager, Royal Collection Trust and Steven Ewens from the Bristol Sight Loss Council who helped out with the pilot audio described tours. For more

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12:48

By Trying To Have a Fulfilling Life You End Up Being...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/12/03

Uyanga Erdenebold was born in Mongolia with sight, but due to a degenerative eye condition, was blind by the time she was 20. In 2007 she became the first blind Mongolian to be awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to study at a university in the U.S., where she completed her graduate studies in Library and Information Science at the Louisiana State University. Now, Uyanga is a public relations and diplomacy professional with over nine years of experience working for the U.S

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8:28

Discovering Podcasts In Lockdown

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/11/27

Brian Rothery is a former journalist and computer programming pioneer and two years ago he lost his sight. Since then, Brian has been benefiting from charity Alone's befriending service and even now in lockdown, Brian is thriving by using technology to start a podcast on a variety of topics, including writing and philosophy. Brian spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about his passion for writing, creating documentaries and discovering podcasts. To listen to Brian's 'Writing to be

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7:44

Virtual Dances Classes For VIPs

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/11/27

Charity Rationale Arts are offering people with a visual impairment aged 16 and over the opportunity to learn to dance virtually via Zoom with their Sight Specific Moves Dance Course. The sessions are tailor-made to suit each person’s individual access needs. So, if you have a small space in your living room or have mobility issues and need to stay seated, they can teach you dance moves from the comfort of your own chair. Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Rationale Arts artistic director Nathan

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9:41

Audio Description guides the eyes of sighted people...

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/11/27

We know how great audio description is for making the arts accessible for visually impaired people but could AD help sighted people in guiding their eyes when looking at works of art in a museum and help them to retain information? Well Dr Rachel Hutchinson has just completed her PHD looking into the benefits of recorded audio description for both blind and sighted people. The first part of Dr Rachel Hutchinson’s research focused on the use of audio description for sighted museum visitors while

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8:13

Moorfields Eye Hospital is on the move!

RNIB Conversations ·

2020/11/25

Moorfields Eye Hospital has been at its City Road location in London for just over 120 years and subject to planning permission will be moving with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology to a brand new purpose built building near King’s Cross. The exterior design of the building has now been finalised and the Oriel Project Team behind the development and move to the new building are looking for blind and partially sighted people to help with the design of the interior spaces of the new building such

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