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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 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.
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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.
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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 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.
S2 Ep1418: England Blind Football Sides Shine At IBSA Tournaments
Blind football teams from across the globe gathered in India earlier this month for two major competitions. Hywel Davies has been hearing how the side...
S2 Ep1417: RNIB NI 18 to 35s Peer Support Group
Paulina speaks with two young members of a peer-to-peer support group ran by RNIB Northern Ireland…
Learn more about the se...
S2 Ep1414: 'National Braille Week' On The Dot Pad X
It’s National Braille Week and we’re speaking to the team at Dot, hearing about their tactile graphics and multi-line braille display, the Dot Pad X.
S2 Ep1415: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 11/10/2025
Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity...
S2 Ep1409: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Surinderella, 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 Ep1400: Wintering - Roundtable
How can we embrace the colder seasons and look after our mental health?
For our ‘wintering’ roundtable, we brought together...
S2 Ep1413: Lachi Discusses Her New Book "I Identify as Blind..."
Award-winning musician and activist Lachi is about to release her new book, offering a fresh perspective on disability as a source of strength, innova...
S2 Ep1412: Upcoming Events From Children's Charity VICTA
Children and young person’s charity ‘VICTA’ are offering a number of great opportunities in the winter months. Hywel Davies has been finding out what’...
S2 Ep1411: World Sight Day 2025 RNIB NI
To find out how RNIB Northern Ireland is marking World Sight Day this Thursday, David Hogg spoke to Joe Kenny…