We’re joined on the Happy Hour show by storyteller and songstress, Yuna Rose. She is the founder of Yuna's Young Friends, as well as Story & Rhyme Time with Yuna Rose, a YouTube channel with stories and poems for young children which are written and performed by Yuna herself.She spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about her stories and what inspired her.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a

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:Please Please Me - Thursday 7 May, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Kiln theatre, LondonDisney’s Hercules - Friday 15 May, 7.30pm, Theatre Royal Drury

On guide dog blogs this week, Hubert welcomes back Kate, as they chat about her guide dog Cassie, we once again hear what sort of car she was like, and more importantly, what change she made to Kate's life. We also hear about how skillful she was at making sure she gets a nice rest spot as well.

What’s the connection between the May Queen and the Green Man and what flowers bloom in abundance this month? Amelia is here with the May almanac.Learn more about  nature on the RSPB website - RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation CharityImage 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.

Israel and Lebanon are holding a second round of rare talks in Washington, D.C., to discuss potentially extending the 10-day ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah. The U.S. blockade continues in the Strait of Hormuz with CENTCOM saying it has directed 31 vessels to turn around or return to port. And a viral image has ignited controversy after it appears to show an Israel Defense Forces soldier in southern Lebanon vandalizing a statue of Jesus.FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with E.J. Kimball, the

Barry Snell catches up with Milton Keynes DJ Jake Hypastep, who takes his musical inspiration from the 90’s rave era.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

In our sight loss story this week, Hubert chats to Rimple about her journey. They also chat about going to the gym, how it helps with so many aspects, and also how to make the experience more accessible.

Imagine losing not just your sight, but the very memory of it. That's a different kind of blindness.RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew went along to the "Everything Near Becomes Distant" exhibition by Digital Photographic Artist Robert H. King.The Exhibition is on ad Clydebank Town Hall until 14th of May. Find out more here: Robert H. King | Photography and Digital ArtImage shows Robert posing in front of his favourite image at the exhibition. He's dressed in black, has light short hair a light

Expectations are building over the prospect of a second round of U.S.-Iran talks that could take place in Islamabad in the coming days as President Trump says he is "highly unlikely" to extend the two-week ceasefire. Now, Iran threatens to use 'new cards' on the battlefield as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues to be successful. As the ceasefire deadline approaches, the question still remains, who in Iran holds the power to actually make a deal?FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Greg