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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 Rad...
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S2 Ep1466: Would You Stand For Elected Office?
Disability Wales are offering support to help make standing for elected office easier. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about the ‘Access to Ele...
S2 Ep1462: How Can Digital Engagement Improve Social Inclusion And Wellbeing For VI People?
The University Of Bournemouth are exploring how training blind and partially sighted people in Digital Media can improve their wellbeing and social in...
S2 Ep1465: Access Becomes Art for World Ballet Day 2025
World Ballet Day on Wednesday 12 November 2025 is the global celebration of dance where artists and audiences are invited to experience ballet in new...
S2 Ep1464: The Get Gospel Choir at the RNIB Evening of Festive Music
The highly acclaimed Get Gospel Choir will be providing the entertainment at the RNIB Evening of Festive music at Westminster Chapel on Thursday 4 Dec...
S2 Ep1463: Glen On Being A VI Carer For His VI Mum
Glen Turner is a carer for his mum as she ages and her sight deteroirates.
He's been sharing the challenges and lessons fro...
S2 Ep1461: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 08/11/2025
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 l...
S2 Ep1450: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Measure for Measure, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern...
S2 Ep1452: England Prepare For IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal World Championship
Ahead of their opening game in the IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal World Championship, Hywel Davies caught up with the England Head Coach Duncan Gilchri...
S2 Ep1449: Half Light by Holly Thomas
Holly Thomas is a visually impaired Dance Artist, Choreographer and Audio Description Practitioner.
‘Half Light’ invites au...
S2 Ep1448: Your Chance To Try Futsal In Hertfordshire
Have you ever wanted to try the sport of Futsal? There’s a new club and new training opportunities coming to Hertfordshire, as Hywel Davies has been f...
S2 Ep1444: How Do You Get Accessible Letters From Santa For Blind & Partially Sighted Believers?
The RNIB elves are working with Santa to get lots of accessible letters out to blind and partially sighted children before Christmas.
1447: November Almanac
Which Geese will be taking to the sky this month? Why do we celebrate fireworks night? Amelia shares some of the birds, celebrations and folklore you...
S2 Ep1447: RNIB Voice of the Customer Research Programme Focusing on Volunteering
There are many ways in which you can help the RNIB in making a more inclusive society for blind and partially sighted people and one way is through th...
S2 Ep1445: Guide Dogs Don’t Just Guide!
Did you know that there are times when a guide dog is trained to ignore a request from it’s owner when out and about?
RNIB...
S2 Ep1441: Simon Startin on Playing the Profit Tireseus in Bacchae at the National Theatre
Simon Startin is a Visually impaired Actor, Playwright, Director and Activist who has been playing The Blind Profit Tireseus in a thrilling new versio...
S2 Ep1443: TBK Brett Devloo Documentary and Fatherhood
Let’s catch up with blind skateboarder Brett Devloo to hear about his upcoming documentary…
S2 Ep1442: Braille Christmas Cards and an In-Store Personal Braille Message Printing Service Too
For the first time this year the charity Cards for Good Causes who through their website and pop-up shops sell a range of cards and gifts supporting m...
S2 Ep1440: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Cyrano de Bergerac, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern...
S2 Ep1437: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 31/10/2025.
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on.
S2 Ep1438: Urgent Call For Improvement To Vision Rehabilitation
UK sight loss charity RNIB is calling for improved access to Vision rehabilitation Services to help those losing their sight.
S2 Ep1436: Prepare Early For Christmas With Christmas Products From The RNIB Shop
In this podcast, Hubert chats to Claire Maxwell from our very own shop, as she gives us the lowdown of what's available for customers who would like t...
S2 Ep1435: Out Of Sight Campaign: Bhavini Makwana's Story
New research published by RNIB shows delays to support following a sight loss diagnosis are leaving blind and partially sighted people at risk.
...
S2 Ep1434: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 25/10/2025
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 l...
S2 Ep1429: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Party Girls, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern...
S2 Ep1433: New Instillation Shares '8 Voices In Darkness'
Art-lovers in south Wales will have the chance to visit a new exhibition that’s been created with the help of blind and partially sighted people. Hywe...
S2 Ep1432: A Tongue In Cheek Look At Life As A Funny Blind Guy
Actor and comedian Jamie MacDonald sits down with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell for a new series looking at life as a blind person.
...
S2 Ep1431: Could You Help To Develop New Technology?
RNIB Cymru are giving Welsh language speakers the opportunity to shape how the language is being used in screen reader software. Hywel Davies has been...
S2 Ep1430: Out of Sight Campaign - Chloe Hesse’s Story
With the publication of the RNIB Life on Pause report stating that thousands of people with sight loss remain Out of Sight, with challenges in accessi...
S2 Ep1428: Out of Sight Re-Launch Life On Pause
RNIB are launching a new phase of their Out of Sight Campaign and you can get involved.
Amelia spoke to Vivienne Francis, R...
S2 Ep1427: Pioneering Eye Device Restores Reading Vision to Blind Eyes…
A pivotal European clinical trial of a new electronic eye implant has seen remarkable results. The study, published in the New England Journal of Med...
S2 Ep1426: UK Sight Loss Charity has Job Placements Up For Grabs
UK sight loss charity RNIB, has launched the first round of its job placements for blind and partially sighted people.
RNIB...
S2 Ep1425: Finding Confidence & Making New Friends in Northern Ireland
Find out about a Peer-to-Peer Support Group in Northern Ireland, that helps connect blind and partially sighted 18- to 35-year-olds.
S2 Ep1422: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 18/10/2025
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 l...
S2 Ep1421: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Emma, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern...
S2 Ep1424: RNIB Visibly Better Employer Happy Smiles Training
Lets hear about another company that’s achieved RNIB’s Visibly Better Employer standard. David Hogg speaks to Alex Winstanley from Happy Smiles Traini...
S2 Ep1423: Partially Sighted Contestant Takes Part In Channel 4's 'Hunted'
Channel 4’s reality challenge series ‘Hunted’ has returned. Ordinary people on the run from a team of expert hunters. But how different would the chal...
S2 Ep1460: More Help for Blind and Partially Sighted People in Ardersier
RNIB Scotland has a new project which aims to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people li...
S2 Ep1420: The City for Incurable Women Returns to Camden People’s Theatre with AD at Every Performance
International theatre-collective Fish in a dress will be bringing their critically-acclaimed show ‘The City for Incurable Women’ back to the Camden pe...
S2 Ep1419: RNIB Shop Lighting Sale
There’s a sale on in the RNIB Shop. David Hogg finds out more…
S2 Ep1416: Accessible Films And Events At Scottish Queer International Film Festival
Scottish Queer International Film festival is back for it’s 10th year, with a variety of audio described films and accessible events.