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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 Ep1719: Identifying Birds By Song With RSPB
A symphony of beautiful birdsong will take place on the 3rd of May, but how can you recognise birds using their song?
Amelia gets tips from RSP...
S2 Ep1718: An Introduction To International Dawn Chorus Day With RSPB
On the 3rd of May many birds will sing together in a symphony, Amelia is here to learn more about how to enjoy the dawn chorus with Beth Dean from RSP...
S2 Ep1721: Call for Musicians for Elizabeth Eagle Bot Memorial Fund Concer
If you’re a blind or partially sighted musician whose received funding from the Elizabeth Eagle Bot Memorial Fund then you could perform at a prestigi...
S2 Ep1721: How Accessible Is Taking Part In TV Recording?
What’s it like taking part in the filming of television programme if you’re blind or partially sighted? Hywel Davies has been hearing about the experi...
S2 Ep1721: Taking Part in RNIB's See Work Differently Program - Daryl
Barry Snell chats to Daryl Stewart to find out what it’s like participating in RNIB’s See Work Differently Program.
Learn more about RNIB...
Postcode Lottery RNIB £15m Milestone Supports the RNIB Helpline
We are celebrating the power of people helping other people and an incredible £15 million in flexible funding raised by players of the Postcode Lotter...
S2 Ep1717: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 25/04/2026
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...
S2 Ep1716: Campaigns Update From RNIB Northern Ireland
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the Campaigns team from RNIB in Northern Ireland, to discuss some of the latest pieces of wo...
S2 Ep1715: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC Henry V, AD Theatre Review
This time we have Shakespeare’s retelling of the initial phase of the Lancastrian war, part of the hundred years war as RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamar...
S2 Ep1714: New IKONN Products Now Available in the RNIB Online Shop…
Time to browse through some of the products that are available in the RNIB’s online shop as Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop buying administrator gives RNIB...
S2 Ep1709: UK Sight Loss Charity Launches New Comprehensive Data Tool.
The RNIB has just launched it’s new Sight Loss Data tool, which will carry a wealth of regularly updated information around sight loss.
The too...
S2 Ep1708: Blindfold Race For Sight Cymru
Get your running shoes on and help a good cause in south Wales this summer. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can take part in a race for Sigh...
S2 Ep1707: Accessible Card Code of Practice RNIB Sabine Croxford
UK Finance has announced new accessibility guidelines for credit and debit cards. Our David Hogg speaks to Sabine Croxford from RNIB to find out more…
S2 Ep1702: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 18/04/2026
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...
S2 Ep1702: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Small Island, 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 Ep1706: Important Voting Information For Welsh 2026 Elections
May 7th will see elections take place across the UK and there’s some important deadlines and information for blind and partially sighted voters.
...
S2 Ep1705: Working In The Arts As A VI Freelancer
How can you make the arts more accessible? Alice Christina-Corrigan applies her experience as a visually impaired person to break down barriers for ot...
S2 Ep1704: HMRC Explain The Child Benefit Rate Rise
Changes are being made to Child Benefits. Hywel Davies has been hearing from HMRC how the new change could affect you, and how you can make sure you’r...
S2 Ep1701: New Course For Vision Rehabilitation Training in Scotland.
A new course, hosted by the University of Strathclyde, will help boost the number of Vision Rehabilitation specialists, who provide a vital role for p...
S2 Ep1700: Web Based App Improves Customer Service For People With Disabilities
The annual spending power of people with disabilities in the UK, Purple Pound, is worth Billions of pounds but service providers could be missing out...
S2 Ep1703: Making Neighbourly Connections And Nextdoor App
Next Door is an app where neighbours can organise events, share recommendations, request to borrow items and sell on second hand goods.
Amelia...
S2 Ep1697: Access to the Linbury Prize Exhibition Through NaviLens Codes
The Linbury Prize exhibition at the national theatre in London presents the work of the 2025 prize recipients.
12 emerging stage designers have...
S2 Ep1699: Access To Work Week: RNIB's Roisin Jacklin on The Currant State Of Access To Work And Support Available
To end our coverage of Access To Work Week, Hubert chats to RNIB's Roisin Jacklin, to find out RNIB's take on the current situation with access to wor...
S2 Ep1698: Upcoming Pink Ribbon Walks With Breast Cancer Now
Looking to raise money for charity and get active at the same time?
Amelia learned more about the upcoming Pink Ribbon Walks from Breat Cancer N...
S2 Ep1696: Access To Work Week: Alba Shares How Vital Her Support Worker Is
As part of our Access To Work Week, Hubert chats to Alba, who is an ECLO at RNIB.
They talk about her support she gets, how important it is, an...
S2 Ep1694: Access to Work Week - Jamie's Story
This week on RNIB Connect Radio we're focusing on Access to Work, an important Government scheme that enables blind and partially sighted people to st...
S2 Ep1693: Access to Work Week - Dawn's Story
This week on RNIB Connect Radio we're focusing on Access to Work, an important Government scheme that enables blind and partially sighted people to st...
S2 Ep1692: Access to Work Week - Emily's Story
This week on RNIB Connect Radio we're focusing on Access to Work, an important Government scheme that enables blind and partially sighted people to st...
S2 Ep1695: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 11/04/2026
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...
S2 Ep1691: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Noughts and Crosses, 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 Ep1690: Scottish Charity Publishes It’s Manifesto, Ahead Of Scottish Elections.
RNIB Scotland has produced it’s Manifesto, which will be shared with political parties, ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections on May 7th.
S2 Ep1689: National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up for Spring / Summer 2026
Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partial...
S2 Ep1688: Accessible Voting For Scottish 2026 Parliamentary Elections
A new voting tool has been created to help blind and partially sighted people, in Scotland, cast their votes independently and in secret.
RNIB C...
S2 Ep1687: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 04/04/2026
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...
S2 Ep1686: Sight Scotland Nicoletta Primo Free Companion Rail Travel in Scotland
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...
S2 Ep1685: Website Helps Blind Viewers Find Audio Described TV Content.
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 wa...
S2 Ep1684: The City for Incurable Women - On Tour to Manchester with Integrated Audio Description
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 H...
S2 Ep1683: Fairytales Brought to Life at the British Library in an Accessible Exhibition
Take your family on a magical adventure through the interactive Fairytales exhibition at the British Library until 23 August 2026 which has been made...
S2 Ep1682: Why More Support is Needed in Rural Areas of Scotland - Kevin and James' Story
RNIB Scotland is running their Getting Back Out There Project, an initiative aiming to provide more advise and a support to blind and partially sighte...
S2 Ep1681: Henry Powell-Davies Marathon Running for RNIB
Let’s hear from someone who’s raising money for the RNIB by running his first marathon. David Hogg finds out more…