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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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S2 Ep1256: Viruses, What Are They and How Best to...

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2026/02/12

For this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are focusing on viruses as there seems to be quite a lot going around at the moment.Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey what the difference is between a virus and a bacterial infection. Then to what we should do if we think we have a virus and whether it is a good idea to take over the counter medicines for a virus. Finally Toby asked Elizabeth whether there is a virus out there that could be,

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5:52

S2 Ep1258: Guide Dog Blogs: Blossom The Guide Dog

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2026/02/11

On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert chats to Alex Ramzan about his first guide dog Blossom, and what encouraged him to apply for a guide dog in the first place.

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7:40

S2 Ep1257: Guide Dog Blogs: Josh Feehan's Ringo Star

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2026/02/11

In this guide dog blog, Hubert chats to Josh about his guide dog Ringo.

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7:00

S2 Ep1255: Jane Manley Sight Loss Story

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2026/02/05

In this sight loss story, Hubert chats to Jane, not only about her sight loss, but also about her love of fassion and clothing.

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4:01

S2 Ep1254: Guide Dog Blogs - Usher The Guide Dog

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2026/02/05

ON guide dog blogs this time, Hubert welcomes back Liam Archer, as they talk about his newest guide dog Usher.

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7:45

S2 Ep1253: Stefan's Story

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/02/05

In this sight loss story, Hubert chats to Stefan about his journey. They talk about his sight condition, adapting to life with sight loss, and his love of traveling.

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9:08

S2 Ep1252: Baking Up a Storm with Annie's Cake Creations

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2026/02/03

What is it like to continue pursuing your passion and expanding your business as a registered blind baker? Annie Spooner is the owner of Annie’s Cake Creations and for the last few years she’s been baking up a storm with amazing cakes and sweet treats. Now, she’s taking on a new challenge with creating amazing wedding cakes.Learn more as she spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters

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6:33

S2 Ep1249: VocalEyes What’s On 3 February 2026

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2026/02/03

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 Spy Who Came In from the Cold - Thursday 12 February, 7.30pm, @Soho Place, LondonOh! Mary - Saturday 28 February, 3.30pm, Trafalgar

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6:30

S2 Ep1251: Access to Sport and Leisure for Kids With...

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2026/02/02

A researcher in Scotland wants to improve access to sport and leisure for children with disabilities. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke with Devin Adams to find out more.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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3:37

S2 Ep1248: The Importance of Good Bone Health…

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2026/01/30

For this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the importance of building up good bone health.Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey the importance of building up good bone health in early life. Then to like many things in life is there a connection between good diet and bone health.Elizabeth ended by explaining exactly what osteoporosis is and how the condition can be treated.You will find out more about the importance of good

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6:51

S2 Ep1250: Going To The Theatre When You're Partially...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/27

What is it like going to the theatre when you’re partially sighted? RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew speaks with Emmy Anstee to find out what helps her when planning to see a show.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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7:00

S2 Ep1247: Seeing the Game: Jon Attenborough’s...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/26

Barry Snell caught up with Jonathon Attenborough to talk about his recent experience attending a football match while wearing only his vision glasses. We’ll explore what the day was like for him — from navigating the stadium to soaking up the atmosphere — and hear his thoughts on how sports venues can better support blind and partially sighted fans. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line

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9:48

S2 Ep1246: Guide Dog Blogs: Meet Toby's Boston The...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/20

This week on Guide Dog Blogs, we speak to Toby from our very own RNIB Connect Radio, as he tells us all about his new guide dog Boston, and also his training experience.

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6:16

S2 Ep1245: VocalEyes What’s On 19 January 2026

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/19

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:Miss Saigon - Thursday 22 January, 7.30pm, Hull New Theatre and 4 February, 7.30pm, Mayflower Theatre, SouthamptonSingle White Female -

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15:08

S2 Ep1242: Laura Francis - Teaching and Sight Loss

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2026/01/15

In our sight loss story this week, we talk about late diagnosis of sight loss, and what it's like to be a teacher with sight loss, as Hubert chats to Laura Francis.

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9:12

S2 Ep1241: Be My Eyes Birthday

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/15

In this podcast, Hubert chats to Andy from Be My Eyes, not only about what they are about and how they support blind and partially sighted people, but also a little birthday mention to Be My Eyes as well.

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5:53

S2 Ep1240: Guide Dog Blogs: Liam's Guide Dog George

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/15

On guide dog blogs this week, Hubert chats to Liam Archer about his first guide dog George, this is quite a unique one, as Liam got his dog at the age of 14, and in this podcast, we find out exactly how this happened.

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7:23

S2 Ep1239: Alex Ramzan's Passion For Theatre

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/08

In our Sight Loss Story this week, Hubert chats to Alex, who tells him about his sight loss journey, but also talks about how he reviews various theatre trips, different plays, and what sort of information his reviews provide to blind and partially sighted theatre goers. 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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4:28

S2 Ep1238: Some good advice about weight loss as we...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/08

If you have perhaps eaten a bit too much over the holidays and maybe feeling a little bit heavier than before. Well don’t worry as for the first check in of 2026 with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about weight loss. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the current position around weight loss injections such as Mounjaro and whether you can get the injections on the NHS.Then to why it is not only a good idea but important to try and avoid

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8:44

S2 Ep1237: Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's New Dog?

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/05

This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert brings back Caroline, with some good news, as she will be starting training with her new guide friend. We find out more about the new guide dog, while also checking in how Caroline's feeling about starting training.

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