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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 Ep1687: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/04/02

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon talks about visiting services in Surrey, accessible voting and what it’s like having a Lived Experience coach.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 call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999Or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's

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S2 Ep1686: Sight Scotland Nicoletta Primo Free...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/04/01

Following a year long trial, blind and partially sighted rail passengers in Scotland with the eye plus one national entitlement card can travel with a companion at no extra cost. David Hogg finds out more…

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8:04

S2 Ep1685: Website Helps Blind Viewers Find Audio...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/04/01

Imagine if there was a website where you could look for audio described tv programmes and it would tell you what provider, what channel and when it was on?RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jez Watts who may have the answer.For more info, go to www.insideaccess.live#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

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4:59

S2 Ep1684: The City for Incurable Women - On Tour to...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/31

The critically acclaimed theatre show ‘The City for Incurable Women’ by International theatre-collective fish in a dress will be ending it’s tour at Home In Manchester on Saturday 4 April at 7.45pm with integrated audio description as part of the performance making the show accessible to blind and partially sighted people.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Helena McBurney, co-founder of the International theatre-collective fish in a dress to find out more about ‘The City for Incurable

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8:35

S2 Ep1683: Fairytales Brought to Life at the British...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/31

Take your family on a magical adventure through the interactive Fairytales exhibition at the British Library until 23 August 2026 which has been made accessible to young blind and partially sighted people and their families too. Explore enchanted lands, magical creatures, iconic characters and timeless tales, brought to life through books, theatre costumes, puppets, pop-ups, artwork and illustrations. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Rebecca Campbell-Gay, one of the Curators of the

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10:02

S2 Ep1682: Why More Support is Needed in Rural Areas...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/31

RNIB Scotland is running their Getting Back Out There Project, an initiative aiming to provide more advise and a support to blind and partially sighted people living in rural areas of Scotland, where these services are hard to reach and limited.RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina spoke with dad Kevin Byron and his son James, to find out why more support is needed in rural areas like Tarbert, Argyll and Bute.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital

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S2 Ep1681: Henry Powell-Davies Marathon Running for RNIB

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/31

Let’s hear from someone who’s raising money for the RNIB by running his first marathon. David Hogg finds out more…

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5:55

S2 Ep1673: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Matthew Bourne’s The...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/27

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 another audio described theatre review.This week Vidar and Toby chat about the 10th anniversary of Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes as the 20226 tour visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describer Caroline Burn.About Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes The double Olivier Award-winning

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6:17

S2 Ep1680: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/27

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon talks about attending the Anthropy conference in Cornwall which brings CEOs from across the charitable, social justice and social care sectors together to discuss ways of creating a more united society plus the cane walk and handing in of the Life on Pause petition to Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care,

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10:09

S2 Ep1679: RNIB Northern Ireland’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/27

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of RNIB Northern Ireland’s Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on.This month’s topics include a recent Stormont event and work on a Disability Strategy.If you’d like to find out more, or get involved in campaigning, email campaignsni@rnib.org.uk#RNIBConnectImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line

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8:42

S2 Ep1678: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/27

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio speak to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on at the moment. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.ukYou can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on your socials or search for RNIB Campaigns

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8:35

S2 Ep1677: Fairytales Brought to Life at the British...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/27

Take your family on a magical adventure through the interactive Fairytales exhibition at the British Library until 23 August 2026 which has been made accessible to young blind and partially sighted people and their families too. Explore enchanted lands, magical creatures, iconic characters and timeless tales, brought to life through books, theatre costumes, puppets, pop-ups, artwork and illustrations. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Rebecca Campbell-Gay, one of the Curators of the

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4:40

S2 Ep1676: Sight Village Returns To Devon This April

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/25

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village Exeter.For more information, visit the QAC website - Sight Village Exeter, Devon in 2026 - Queen Alexandra College

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S2 Ep1675: RNIB Life on Pause Petition Handed In to...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/25

On Tuesday 24 March 2026 a number of blind and partially sighted people took part in a RNIB cane walk from Parliament Square in central London to the Department of Health and Social Care to hand in the RNIB Life on Pause petition, made up of over 48,000 signatures, calling on Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to take action on Vision Rehabilitation Services to ensure that blind and partially sighted people get the right support when they need it and not to have their

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S2 Ep1674: Get Technology Support from RNIB's Digital...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/24

In this podcast, Hubert chats to Shauna from RNIB's Digital skills team about their service, what they offer, what sort of questions people come with, and how you can benefit from the support from the team.

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S2 Ep1662: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Dear England AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

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 another audio described theatre review.This week we have a gripping examination of nation and the beautiful game, football as the current tour of the National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit ‘Dear England’ visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describer Caroline

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S2 Ep1672: UK Charity’s Response To Latest Covid...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

UK sight loss charity has responded to the latest Covid Inquiry publication, Module 3.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sophie Dudgeon, from the charity, to get their take on the publication.If you’d like to read more about the response, go to www.rnib.org.uk or look at our video at www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/covid-19-inquiry/#RNIBConnect 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

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10:38

S2 Ep1671: RNIB Welfare Benefits And Tax Team

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

Did you know RNIB offer advice and support on benefits and taxes for blind and partially sighted people?Amelia spoke to Alan Atherton from the RNIB Welfare benefits and tax team to learn more.Learn more on the RNIB website - Money and benefits for people with sight loss | RNIBImage 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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7:40

S2 Ep1670: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon talks about volunteering and fundraising.If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnectImage shows Simon smiling for the camera. He is a white

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8:51

S2 Ep1669: RNIB Scotland Swap With Me Project...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/03/20

RNIB Scotland recently marked a milestone with it’s Swap With Me public transport project.Allan Russell was there and spoke with representatives from Lothian Buses. Image shows a large group of people posing outside in front of a Lothian Bus. It's a mixture of men and women of all ages, with a couple guide dogs mixed in. It's an overcast but nice day in Edinburgh and everyone is smiling.

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