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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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10:09

S2 Ep1140: What Is It Like Being a VI Street...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/02

Gary Williamson is a professional photographer that often shares his amazing black and white snaps online. He also happens to be registered blind, and found that he can explore the world through his camera lens. Gary joined our Paulina Kuchorew to chat all things passion for photography. You can find Gary on Instagram @swirly_magnolia Image shows a striking black and white self-portrait of Gary walking down a tunnel. He's a dark silhouette walking down the centre of the long tunnel towards a

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8:13

Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper, Interview With Mary...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/02

Jennifer Murray speaks to Mary Moss from Cotswold Talking Newspaper to learn more about it. You can listen to the Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper on the British Wireless for The Blind's Talking Newspaper app for mobiles and tablets. You can also access Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper via USB Sticks as well as on Alexa devices. You can contact Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper in any of the following ways: Website: https://www.cvtn.org.uk/ Email Address: maryemoss@btinternet.com Phone: 01453

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6:49

S2 Ep1136: RNIB Needs Your Help with Research into...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/06/02

At RNIB we know that often blind and partially sighted people don’t get access to the training or services they need to help with their sight loss. In order to address these issues RNIB wants to get a clear picture from blind and partially sighted people of the areas of their life where they need support as well as the type of support they have received in the past. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by David Aldwinckle, RNIB Director of Insight and Hilary Ingleton, RNIB Head of Research

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8:45

S2 Ep1139: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/31

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit 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 began by talking about the ‘Value of Vision’ report which will be coming out soon, the new Curry’s advert that features disabled people including two visually impaired people that the RNIB have been working on and the Edinburgh floral clock decoration celebrating Braille 200. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the

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4:17

S2 Ep1136: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Shark is Broken,...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/30

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 for 2025. This week we celebrate movie history and the choppy waters behind the filming of Jaws as ‘The Shark is Broken’ visited the Birmingham repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Julia Grundy. About ‘The Shark is Broken’ Dive

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8:21

S2 Ep1138: Birmingham Goalball Club Nansi Hidrej

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/30

Our David Hogg speaks to Nansi Hidrej from Birmingham Goalball Club about her love of goalball and how the sport can be beneficial for people’s mental health.

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7:27

Eye Matter, Interview With Suzie Simons.

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/30

Would you like to hear all about an award-winning charity called Eye Matter? Well, Jennifer Murray catches up with Suzie Simons to find out more. You can contact Eye Matter in the following ways: Eye Matter’s Website: Home - Eye Matter Suzie Simons' Email Address: suzie@eyematter.org.uk Suzi Simons' Mobile number: 07968722664 Eye Matter's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/eyematterofficial/ Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’

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30:45

S2 Ep1134: Getting Out And About - Roundtable

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/30

What are the biggest mobility confidence boosters? How do guide dogs comapre to canes? We gathered Luci Franks and Pete Torode to talks about the challenges and lessons they've discovered while navigating around home and away. Listen to Pete Torode's sight loss story here - RNIB Connect / Pete Torode, Sight Loss Story Listen to Luci Franks on Guide Dog Blogs here - RNIB Conversations / Guide Dog Blogs Luci Franks – Public Transport Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background

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8:04

S2 Ep1136: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/30

Each month on RNIB Connect Radio 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 included: the RNIB ‘All Aboard’ Buses Report plus an update on benefits and accessible voting. 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 X or search your socials for RNIB Campaigns Image

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5:16

S2 Ep1135: Guide runner study needs your input

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/28

A study at University of Glasgow wants to hear from visually impaired runners who run with a guide, and the guides themselves, to find out more about the benefits of the activity. Robert Kirkwood spoke to the researcher to find out more. Image shows two hands with a bright yellow running tether around their wrists that helps blind and partially sighted people run safely with a guide runner.

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4:42

S2 Ep1132: RNIB Scotland’s HQ Gets a 21st Century Refurb

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/28

RNIB Scotland’s head quarters in Edinburgh has just gone through a programme of renovation and refurbishment to make the Hillside offices 21st century ready.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to James Adams, RNIB Scotland Director, about the work and how the building will be a magnet, not just for blind and partially sighted people, but for the community at large. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a

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7:44

S2 Ep1133: Celebrate Pride with the RSBC LGBTQIA+...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/27

On the 4th June, from 5-6pm, the RSBC’s LGBTQIA+ Youth Group invites you to an online party to celebrate Pride. The session will feature games, a chance to learn some pride related-trivia, learn about projects the RSBC’s Youth Group have involved in and a chance to hear from other VI organisations about opportunities. The invitation is open to young vision impaired people aged 12-25 who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, who are questioning, or who would like to join as allies. Amelia spoke to

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11:20

S2 Ep1131: Social Security Scotland, The Story So Far

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/27

Social Security Scotland is a young agency with growing responsibilities for welfare payments to people in Scotland. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Cabinet Minister with responsibility for the agency, to find out how it’s increasing responsibilities and what clients think of its way of working. Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background RNIB in Bold Black Letter with a Solid Pink Line Below

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5:56

S2 Ep1128: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - & Juliet, AD Theatre...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/23

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 for 2025This week we have the multi award-winning ‘& Juliet’ as the touring production visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Jonathan Nash. About ‘& Juliet’ Get whisked away on a

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5:27

S2 Ep1123: Installation of Interpretive Braille Signs...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/23

The Countryside Regeneration Trust have recently made accessibility improvements to Pierrepont Farm near Frensham in Surrey including turning a historic carriage track into an accessible pathway to a picnic area, the installation of interpretive braille signs with help from the RNIB along with disabled parking too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Helena Darragh, Head of Conservation at the Countryside Regeneration Trust to find out more about the Trust and all the access improvements

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8:01

S2 Ep1130: UK Sight Loss Charity Launches Travel And...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/21

When it comes to living an independent and fulfilling life, accessible public transport is vital for blind and partially sighted people.UK sight loss charity RNIB has just launched the first part of a major piece of research into getting around accessibly and safely, for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Erik Matthies and Ross Megan, from RNIB, to learn about the report, it’s findings and solutions. If you want to learn more about the report, or

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9:40

S2 Ep1123: RNIB Cymru Launch Report Into Bus Travel

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/21

A new report from RNIB Cymru highlights the current state of bus travel in Wales and suggests ways to make travel more inclusive in the future. Hywel Davies has been hearing about some of the challenges to get everyone ‘All Aboard’.

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6:37

S2 Ep1125: AI For Service Dog Training

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/21

How can AI help with assistance dog training? Amelia spoke to Dr. Mohammad Amir-Hosseini to learn about some exciting research taking place at the University Of East London. 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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8:04

S2 Ep1129: What Does The UK-EU Agreement Mean For...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/20

How will upcoming changes to the UK pet travel rules impact guide dog users? Amelia spoke Chris Theobald, the Senior Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager from Guide Dogs UK, to learn more. For information on travelling from Great Britain, visit the GOV.UK website - Travelling with Pets | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs For information on travelling from Northern Ireland, visit the DEFRA website - Travelling with Pets | Department of Agriculture, Environment and

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10:17

S2 Ep1126: Atlantic Challenge Will Test This Crew To...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/05/20

Adam Benjamin, along with 3 intrepid rowers, aim to row across the Atlantic Ocean to raise funds and awareness for a variety of charities. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Adam to find out how you prepare for something like this, what they’re expecting on the journey and how adaptations can be made for Adam, who is registered blind, to take part in this mammoth undertaking. For more info, search online for Sea Change Atlantic Challenge. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White

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