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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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7:09

S2 Ep1699: VocalEyes What’s On 30 September 2026

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/09/30

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included:Heathers The Musical - Thursday 8 October, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Curve Theatre, LeicesterParanormal Activity - Friday 9 October, 7.30pm,

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6:05

S2 Ep1697: Is It Time to Get Your Flu Vaccinations?

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/09/28

As there seems to be a bit of an autumnal feel in the air at the moment which must mean we are in flu season again. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about reminding us to get our flu vaccinations.Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey why we have to be vaccinated for flu every year, who is eligible for the flu vaccination and who should have them. Then to what the difference is between a cold and the flu, whether

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8:23

S2 Ep1698: Bella Music Foundation International Music...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/09/28

Barry Snell learns about the Bella Foundations BMF International Music Competition for Blind and Visually Impaired Musicians, which is open to classical and jazz musicians from around the world.Click here to learn more about the competition & also about The Bella Foundation

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6:30

S2 Ep1696: VocalEyes What’s On 21 September 2026

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/09/21

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included:The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time - Thursday 24 September, 7.30pm, woking TheatreThe Play that Goes Wrong - Friday 25

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10:15

S2 Ep1695: Guide Dog Blogs: Puppies Visit The Theatre

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/09/18

Are you interested about how puppies get trained to be able to be a guide dog? Well, in this podcast we get a little look at that as we find out how a group of puppies got on when they visited a theatre play.

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8:24

S2 Ep1694: VI performers To Play Belfast Gig

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/09/11

Three of Northern Ireland’s most compelling Vision impaired artists — Joe Kenny, Andrea Begley, and Future Her — join forces for Label Me Live, an exclusive one‑night event taking place at The Black Box, Belfast as part of the Bounce Arts Festival, presented by University of Atypical.Barry caught up with Joe Kenny, who is the gigs organiser

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7:49

S2 Ep1693: Accessible Book & Story Festival Is Coming...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/09/09

The Accessible Book and Story Festival is coming to Edinburgh on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th of September.If you’re curious to learn how books and stories can be made fun and engaging for children with additional needs, then you might want to check it out. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Ailie Finlay Director of My Kind Of Book, who are organising the event, to learn more.For more details visit: Accessible Book & Story Festival 2026 - My Kind of BookImage shows the RNIB

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5:16

S2 Ep1692: Tips on Getting a Good Night’s Sleep…

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/09/04

It might be true that many of us may not get enough sleep as we should each night so for this week’s check in with Glasgow Based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about sleep.Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey why sleep is so important for us all, thinking about the best time to get to sleep and how much sleep we might need a night too. Then to whether taking naps during the day are a good thing or not.Ending with a reminder from Elizabeth about heat exhaustion

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12:42

S2 Ep1691: George Bunge: Gaming in South Africa

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2026/08/27

In our Sight Loss Story this week, Hubert chats to George Bunge from South Africa. They discuss his sight loss journey, being blind and partially sighted in South Africa and gaming.

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9:02

S2 Ep1690: Improvements To Quality of Airport...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/08/27

Hubert chats to Ross from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, to find out about improvements to the quality of passenger assistance across 28 UK airports.

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5:17

S2 Ep1689: Adam Woodmason - Passion For Drama

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/08/25

In this episode, Hubert chats to Adam about his sight loss journey. They discuss how he adapted to life with sight loss, and his passion for drama and his work with the drama group he is involved with.

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11:47

S2 Ep1688: How An App Can Help Report Guide Dog Refusals

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2026/08/24

For many Guide Dog owners unfair, and unlawful, access refusals can be upsetting and embarrassing.Guide Dogs, along with other charity partners, are working to educate service providers, as well as supporting owners to make complaints about their unfair treatment.Allan Russell spoke to Andy Farrell, from Guide Dogs, to learn more about refusals, what owners can do about them and how an app has become another tool in the box.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background

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9:00

S2 Ep1688: Verdi’s A Masked Ball AD Performance at...

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2026/08/24

Edinburgh International Festival is on at the moment, bringing best artists from opera, music, theatre & dance to the city.And today we’re looking at an upcoming audio described performance of Verdi’s A Masked Ball. From Zurich Opera, Guisseppe Verdi’s stunning opera is filled with desire, treachery and political peril.Let’s learn more about this production and how to catch it from audio describers Veronica Kinahan and Trina Gilles.More about the show: Verdi’s A Masked Ball | Edinburgh

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10:16

S2 Ep1687: Emmy Chats About Her Accessible Work...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/08/17

Did you know that only around 1 in 4 blind or partially sighted people of working age are in employment?Today, we're chatting with Emmy Anstee about her experience of Royal & Derngate's Step-Up programme which saw her join them for a work placement. She spoke with Happy Hour's Paulina Kuchorew about the importance of placements like these and how it was adjusted to work with her sight condition.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black

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10:38

S2 Ep1686: How William Enjoys music, Concerts and...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/08/14

In this sight loss story, Hubert chats to William. They discuss his sight and hearing loss, but they also talk about his passion for music, and how he enjoyes attending concerts and festivals. He also describes the work he does to make these events more accessible.

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6:16

S2 Ep1685: VocalEyes What’s On 14 August 2026

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/08/14

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included:Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail: Audio DescriptionsOresteia - Saturday 22 August, 1.30pm, touch tour 11.30am, Bridge Theatre, LondonNow You See

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4:17

S2 Ep1684: Medicine Waste and What We Can All Do...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/08/14

For this week’s check in with Glasgow Based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are returning to the topic of medicine waste as Elizabeth shares some new data with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey suggesting how much medicine is wasted. Then to the cost implications of the waste and some of the reasons why so much medicine is wasted. To what happens to un-opened medicine packs when we take them back to the Pharmacy and why it is better to give money to charities rather than donating medicines. Ending

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6:06

S2 Ep1683: VocalEyes What’s On 3 August 2026

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/08/03

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included:The Guilty - Saturday 8 August, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Donmar Warehouse, LondonTAO of Glass - Saturday 15 August, 2.30pm and Thursday 3

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4:51

S2 Ep1682: Availability of New Blood Tests for...

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2026/07/30

For this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about new blood tests for certain forms of cancer. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the availability of these new blood tests including the one for prostate cancer.Then to the importance of testing for bowel cancer and finally as Elizabeth is keen for people to keep up their levels of vitamin D some details of tests for that too.To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email

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4:21

S2 Ep1681: Holidays, Travel and Medicines…

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2026/07/21

With many people about to go off on their summer holidays, for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about being prepared for your travels around the medicines that you take regularly and what might be good to take with you just in case of an emergency..RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether it is possible to pre order your medicines in preparation for going on holiday. Then to what about taking medicines into hot countries and a

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