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 (mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk) . Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On (https://audioboom.com/ ...
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If you want to find out what's on TV and what is audio described, check out our daily TV Guide podcast from RNIB Connect Radio. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Au ...
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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 (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Audioboo ...
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If you are blind or partially sighted and have an interest in sport, whether it be as a participant or as an observer, this podcast is for you! Get involved and join the conversation by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk (mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk) Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially ...
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Tech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. Find out about the latest products from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/cha ...
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A weekly show all about audiobooks recorded at the RNIB Talking Book studios. We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks. Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group. Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and ...
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Torch Trust is a Christian organisation with a worldwide vision for people with sight loss. We produce a weekly radio programme called Reflections which airs on RNIB Connect Radio. The show focuses on faith and disability in today's world and here you can find a podcast version of the show. Uploaded weekly, after our Sunday broadcasts, this version has had music tracks removed.
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536: Tech Talk 536: Sensaball Cane Tip, Getting Into Coding, Tap Tap Device
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This week, we’re hearing about the ‘Sensaball’ a new multi-directional cane tip from Australia, Hubert finds out how to get started in programming, plus we've been finding out about the 'Tap Tap' device, designed for blind and partially sighted musicians and learners. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channe…
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Seable Holidays offer accessible, inclusive tailored, and group holidays for blind and partially sighted people with trained assistance for a happy, stress-free holiday. From Sunday 19 to Friday 24 January 2025 Seable Holidays have a great sounding skiing trip to Italy open to anyone who is visually impaired whether they have never skied before or …
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Time to catch up with Visionary, a membership organisation for sight loss charities across the UK. Fiona Sandford from Visionary and Bhavini Makwana from Thomas Pocklington trust (TPT) joined Amelia to talk about TPT's new report 'You Said, We Did - Listening Month Update'. Learn more about the report on TPT's Website - You Said, We Did - Listening…
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S1 Ep93: Blind Leading Yoga
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In 2023 RNIB Connect Radio celebrated its 20th anniversary by challenging our team to find activities that blind people could excel in. As we tried skiing, learned astronomy, tackled wrestling, our 'Blind Leading' series was born. Today, we are joining Shona and Tamas from Sight Scotland to try his yoga class, designed with blind and partially sigh…
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It’s been 30 years since the creation of the very first QR code to save space on automative parts barcodes. These days, we’re seeing more and more Accessible QR codes included on UK’s most beloved brands to make their products accessible to blind and partially sighted people. Charity RNIB has been championing accessible design by working closely wi…
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Reflections Podcast 27th October 2024: Mental Illness and Faith – Part 2
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Freelance Theology of Mental Health Specialist, Rachael Newham, talks about how she’s been helping churches, her books and specialist degree.Torch Trust által
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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits 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 encourages listeners to engage with the NHS Big Conversation and there’s news about collaborative work with Motability. If you, or someone you know, would like information …
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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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production of ‘Wonder Boy’ by Ross Wi…
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395: Josie Lloyd - Miss Beeton’s Murder Agency
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Today we're chatting to Josie Lloyd about her brand new cosy crime adventure Miss Beeton’s Murder Agency and we get an exclusive news about a brand new book Josie is writing with Emlyn Rees. Plus we'll find some new books in the RNIB Library. The image shows the cover of the book "Miss Beeton's Murder Agency" by Josie Lloyd. The design features a r…
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As we move from week 5 into week 6 of Strictly Come Dancing our RNIB Connect Radio Strictly Star Reviewer blind ballroom dancer Shaun Hayward is back reflecting and commenting on how well blind Liverpudlian Comedian Chris McCausland and his Professional Dance Partner Dianne Buswell have been faring in the competition. Our Toby Davey began by asking…
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S2 Ep785: 30 Years of RNIB ECLOs - Roundtable
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Did you know that 2024 marks 30 years since RNIB provided its very first Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO)? We’ve come a long way since the very first ECLO at Rotherham District General Hospital in 1994 and now have more than 130 RNIB ECLOs supporting people across the UK. To celebrate RNIB Connect Radio hosted an anniversary roundtable featuring peo…
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S2 Ep788: VI artist Victoria Claire Receives Honorary Doctorate
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VI Artist Victoria Claire was awarded with an honorary doctorate of fine arts from the University of Bolton this summer. She told Amelia about her career so far and how she felt on the big day. Learn more about Victoria on her website - Victoria Claire Beyond Vision Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bo…
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Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking back at a busy weekend of fixtures.RNIB Connect Radio által
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A new survey has been launched by RNIB Cymru, aiming to learn more about the current state of bus travel in Wales. Hywel Davies has been hearing how the results of the survey could impact the future of bus journeys for blind and partially sighted travellers. You can take part in the survey by clicking this link - RNIB Cymru Bus Survey A Welsh langu…
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535: Tech Talk 535: 'Game On' Exhibition, Apple Watch Ultra, Sight Village South East
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This week, we’re taking you back in time as we find out about the ‘Game On’ Exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, just how accessible are those retro video games? Plus, we’ll hear all about the upcoming Sight Village South East Exhibition. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, …
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Time to talk music as our David Hogg chats to with Tegan Skyrme about all things music, TikTok, and challenging stereotypes. You can find Tegan on TikTok by searching for: tegan_blind_star Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smal…
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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 even…
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After a bit of a break over the summer we have started up again our regular check ins with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick and as we move from autumn into winter this week we are talking all about the importance of getting your flu and Covid vaccinations if you are eligible. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Dave…
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RNIB has once again partnered with the Mobility Foundation, working towards making travel and transport more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies has been hearing more about how the 3 year project has been getting underway. For more information on the Motability Foundation, visit their website - Motability Foundation | Ma…
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Reflections Podcast 20th October 2024: Mental Illness and Faith – Part 1
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Freelance Theology of Mental Health Specialist, Rachael Newham, shares her incredibly candid, powerful and honest journey of living with mental illness and God.Torch Trust által
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S2 Ep783: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 19/10/2024
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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits 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 talks about an All Party Political Group on disability and employment, talking with charity retailers and RNIB’s thoughts on an X post by Lord Sugar. If you, or someone you…
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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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing Welsh National Opera’s production of Verdi’s Rigoletto at the Wales Millennium…
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There's a food theme in this week's episode as we head to Wigtown to chat to The Hebridean Baker Coinneach MacLeod, food historian Pen Vogler on her books Scoff and Stuffed and philosopher Julian Baggini tells us How The World Eats. Plus we get the Books of Your Life from Gareth Brown and find new books in the RNIB Library. The image used is a fun …
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S2 Ep782: Gaming after Sight Loss with Graham from Triple Tap Tech at the Game On Accessible Gaming Evening
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Game on is an immersive exhibition exploring the history of video games at The National Museum of Scotland. They hosted an evening of accessible gaming in collaboration with RNIB and Triple Tap Tech, and Amelia spoke to Triple Tap Tech co-founder Graham Gunning about returning to gaming after sight loss and some of his recent favourite games. Learn…
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Game on is an immersive exhibition exploring the history of video games at The National Museum of Scotland. They hosted an evening of accessible gaming in collaboration with RNIB and Triple Tap Tech and Amelia spoke to Georgea Strachan about her gaming set-up, favourite games and hopes for the evening. Learn more about Game On on the National Museu…
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S2 Ep779: Help Your Four Legged Friends Over Bonfire Night
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The 5th of November may be a fun night for many but for animals, fireworks can be frightening. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Tim Stafford, Director of K9 Affairs, from Guide Dogs to find out how we can prepare and support our Doggy friends. If you’d like more info on getting your dog ready for Bonfire Night, go to www.guidedogs.org.uk…
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Game on is an immersive exhibition exploring the history of video games at The National Museum of Scotland. They hosted an evening of accessible gaming in collaboration with RNIB and Triple Tap Tech, and Amelia walked around the exhibition space with Matthew Clark from RNIB as he reflected on gaming as a VI young person. Learn more about Game On on…
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Game on is an immersive exhibition exploring the history of video games at The National Museum of Scotland. They hosted an evening of accessible gaming in collaboration with RNIB and Triple Tap Tech where Amelia spoke to Fraser Fleming, co-founder of Triple Tap Tech, to learn more about their organisation and how gaming helps people blind and parti…
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Game on is an immersive exhibition exploring the history of video games at the national museum of Scotland. They hosted an evening of accessible gaming in collaboration with RNIB and Triple Tap Tech and Amelia spoke to James Kyle about what RNIB is doing to make gaming more accessible. Learn more about Game On on the National Museums Scotland websi…
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After 100 days of the new UK Labour Government, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Cate Vallis and Roisin Jacklin about RNIB’s work with new politicians and some of their first thoughts on the new Employment Rights Bill. #RNIBConnect RNIB LogoRNIB Connect Radio által
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As we move from week 4 into week 5 of Strictly Come Dancing our RNIB Connect Radio Strictly Star Reviewer blind ballroom dancer Shaun Hayward is back reflecting and commenting on how well blind Liverpudlian Comedian Chris McCausland and his Professional Dancer Dianne Buswell have been faring in the competition. Our Toby Davey began by asking Shaun …
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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 Sight Village South East. For more information on Sight Village South East, visit the QAC website - Sight Village South-East - Tuesday 5th November 2024 -…
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S2 Ep775: TPT Launch New Campaign For Educational Improvements
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TPT have launched a new campaign outlining five steps the government can take to give blind and partially sighted students more equal education access and opportunities to their sighted peers. Amelia spoke to Lucy Merritt, Education Policy Manager at TPT, to learn more. Learn more about the campaign on the TPT website - Vision for VI Education: Bui…
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Have you ever fancied trying out blind baseball? Well Hubert has been speaking to the UK Blind Baseball association to learn more about the sport, and what’s being done around the UK to promote it.RNIB Connect Radio által
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