CEO Annual Review
Each year RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to the CEOs of some of the world's leading sight loss charities. We look back at 2017 at some of the year's highlights and challenges, ahead to what's in store for 2018 and a personal highlight of the year from the Chief Exec. Today, it's the turn of Tom Pey, CEO of the Royal Society for Blind Children. #RNIBConnect
10m Dec 19, 2017
10m
Play Your Part With RNIB
The charity RNIB, are working hard to give the sight loss community an important role in its decision making; The ‘Play Your Part’ project allows blind & partially sighted people to read about opportunities they can get involved in, share their experiences and influence many different projects. RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley spoke with RNIB's Involvement manager, Natalie Swiderska & also t...
14m Dec 18, 2017
14m
Bizzare News - Do What I Say Not What I Do
RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with blind journalist Paul Bryce for more quirky & alternative news stories from around the globe, including one about North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-Un, who, despite promoting an anti-smoking campaign, has been seen smoking cigarettes in public.
8m Dec 18, 2017
8m
Georgie Is Bringing The Laughs This Christmas Day
Georgie Morrell is a writer, actor & stand up comedian who has had two one-woman shows about sight loss…and is currently working on a third. This Christmas Day she joined Kris Wallace on RNIB Connect Radio to talk about what Christmas means to her since sight loss, the incredible year she has had, and the See The Funny Side project she will be running with RNIB in 2018. You can still apply to ...
14m Dec 18, 2017
14m
Kirsty & Tom James (and Guidedog Bass) on Christmas Day
Kirsty James has been a regular contributor to RNIB Connect Radio over 2017 and this Christmas day she and her husband Tom joined Kris Wallace for a special festive chat. Kirsty discusses how Christmas has changed since sight loss, how her guidedog came to be named Bass, and her incredible achievement this year of addressing The House Of Commons about Charles Bonnet Syndrome.
23m Dec 18, 2017
23m
David Hogg on Christmas with Kris (Wallace, not Kringle)
On Christmas Day this year host of A Little Alternative, David Hogg, popped in to the RNIB Connect Radio studios to chat to Kris Wallace about how he's spending the big day, what Christmas tunes will be making his playlist this year, and what A Little Alternative specials he has in store this festive season. Join Kris Wallace and David Hogg on A Little Alternative Classics on Tuesday 26th Dec ...
14m Dec 18, 2017
14m
Rosie Bans on Christmas Eve
Singer/Songwriter Rosie Bans joined Kris Wallace in the RNIB Connect Radio studios this Christmas Eve to discuss how she'd be spending the festive season, her debut album Identify Yourself, & her Christmas EP A Very Ginger Christmas You can hear more music from Rosie Bans on her website www.rosiebans.com or follow her on Twiiter @RosieBans
24m Dec 18, 2017
24m
CEO Annual Review.
Each year RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to the CEOs of some of the world's leading sight loss charities. We look back at 2017 at some of the year's highlights and challenges, ahead to what's in store for 2018 and a personal highlight of the year from the Chief Exec. Today's it's Tom Wright, CEO of Guide Dogs UK. #RNIBConnect
14m Dec 18, 2017
14m
Vocaleyes - Upcoming Audio Described Highlights
Vocaleyes, Toby Davy looks forward to some audio described theatre shows, including 'Young Marx, at the Bridge theatre in London, which also has a touch tour. Toby is talking to RNIB connect Radio's Simon Pauley. www.vocaleyes.co.uk
4m Dec 15, 2017
4m
The Ground We Tread are on A Little Alternative
Host of A Little Alternative David Hogg has been getting to know Band Of The Month The Ground We Tread. David sits down with Brodie and Euan from the band to discuss their formation, their successful EP, and the departure of their lead singer Shannon.
10m Dec 15, 2017
10m
Sam & David Discuss How Their Visual Impairments Have Affected Their Musical Passions
A Little Alternative is on RNIB Connect Radio every Friday night at 9pm and Saturdays at 7pm. It has had two hosts in its 4 years and 150 shows – Sam Little and David Hogg - who have been sitting down together to talk about bands, gigs and how their different visual impairments have affected their musical passions. If you have any thoughts on what Sam & David have been discussing you can join ...
26m Dec 15, 2017
26m
New Drug Shows Promise For Preventing Migraines
Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick chats about the stories behind the medical headlines, including a recent headline about a new drug which could help to prevent migraines. Elizabeth is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
11m Dec 13, 2017
11m
Janet Salt Shares Her Unique And Inspiring Story
RNIB Connect member Janet Salt is the perfect example of someone who hasn’t let disability hold her back. RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell has been hearing her amazing & inspiring story.
13m Dec 13, 2017
13m
S1 Ep6: The Welsh Connection
Reports from RNIB Cymru's Employers In Vision Conference.
58m Dec 13, 2017
58m
The Cane Debate
Mobility aid or fashion accessory? There's a big debate in the blind and partially sighted community about whether canes Should always be white, or if they can be colourful to represent a persons’ individuality. Snazzy, safe, or both? RNIB Connect Radio’s Basil Oxtoby spoke to four cane users to tell us what they think.
10m Dec 12, 2017
10m
Ian Jentle's Healthy Chicken Stir-fry
The festive season is upon us and for most of us it is the season of slight overindulgence! Let's pre-empt that now with a healthy start to the holidays...allowing us to feel less guilty about what's to come. Ian Jentle tells Kris Wallace how to prepare the perfect, healthy, chicken stir-fry - which will save you calories, money on take-aways, and the come down you can get from MSG. Enjoy!
11m Dec 12, 2017
11m
Accessible Gifts For Doctor Who Fans.
If you know a blind or partially sighted Sci-Fi fan, don't get stuck for Christmas gift ideas. The Who shop in London has a wide range of tactile and audio treasures that will cheer up even the most grumpy of Daleks. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Alexandra Loosly-Soul, from The Who Shop, to find what's popular across the galaxy and talk about the on-site museum. #RNIBConnect
9m Dec 12, 2017
9m
Airline Introduce Fully Accessible In-Flight Entertainment.
Virgin Atlantic Airlines have improved access, for blind and partially sighted travellers, to their in-flight entertainment systems. Blind and partially sighted people can now use the airline's own iPads, on board, to view movies, tv box sets or listen to music or talking books, without having to ask staff or fellow passengers to help select or play them. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spok...
7m Dec 12, 2017
7m
Bizzare News - A Blow For Freedom & Equality
RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with blind journalist Paul Bryce for more quirky & alternative news stories from around the globe, including an Egyptian one, where girls riding bikes has caused a huge controversy.
9m Dec 11, 2017
9m
Sight Loss Doesn't Mean Your Life Is Over
Despite what we are told regularly, losing your sight doesn’t mean the end of your life as you know it. For some, it means readjusting to still be able to enjoy the things that they might have done when they had full vision, as well as learn a few new things. That’s definitely the case for Clarke Reynolds, who has tried to make sure his vision loss doesn’t get him down. As he told his story ...
20m Dec 08, 2017
20m
Invisible Dangers In The Home
With the cold weather now well and truly upon us, it’s inevitable that we’ll reach for the thermostat, crank up the heating and close windows and doors in an attempt to keep the environment toasty for the next few months. Seems like the right thing to do, however, comfort-obsessed Brits could be turning a blind eye to the invisible dangers of humidity that come with living in a warm and under-...
7m Dec 08, 2017
7m
Fuss Free Phone
Did you know that you can now buy some of RNIB's most popular phones loaded with the Fuss Free Phones service? At the touch of a button, this service offers a dedicated call centre in the UK that will put you through to your contacts, send a text and provide complete protection from nuisance calls. Basil Oxtoby caught up with Simon Rockman, the founder of Fuss Free Phones to find out more.
5m Dec 08, 2017
5m
Charity's Gala Dinner Success.
The Royal National Institute for Blind people (RNIB) is renowned for its gala receptions for major donors, who support their work to make every day better for blind and partially sighted people. This year's event was a huge success with over £1.1m being raised through the sale of tables and bids for some, money can't buy experiences. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Paul Cartwright, ...
6m Dec 08, 2017
6m
Dave Heeley Turns 60
After completing every Great Run in the 2017 series, to raise money for The Albion Foundation, Dave returned home last week to a suprise 60th birthday party. RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with Dave to find out whats's next for the man who loves a challenge.
9m Dec 07, 2017
9m
Calls For Greater Funding Of Sight Loss Research.
The UK is recognised as a leader in the global fight against sight loss, particularly in the field of research. However, due to a lack of government funding, charities like Fight For Sight UK are needed to try and raise funds to support ground breaking research into a range of common and rare sight loss conditions. The Charity has launched a campaign, Look Me In The Eye, to ask for more support...
8m Dec 07, 2017
8m
Fleet Street Photographer Reveals He Is Legally Blind
David Katz is an internationally acclaimed photographer, over a career spanning three decades he has snapped everyone from Queen Elizabeth II to Michael Jackson. But what’s more impressive is that throughout his career… until recently… nobody, out-with his family and friends, knew that he was registered blind. RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley caught up with David to learn more about his uniq...
18m Dec 06, 2017
18m
Life Hacks - Product Labels
The great thing about RNIB Connect Radio is that it really is all about you. If you’ve got a question, query or concern, get in touch and share it with us. In turn, you might just be able to help someone out who has the same question, but was scared to ask! Clare got in touch to ask a question about product labelling, and Steven Scott from The Weekly Connect tried to find the answer, courtesy...
5m Dec 06, 2017
5m
Campaigning Does Make A Difference.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to RNIB's Jessica Hall to discuss their latest campaigns, that you can get involved in. This week we hear about work to unclutter our streets, better provision for visually impaired children and making bus travel easier for blind and partially sighted people. #RNIBConnect
10m Dec 06, 2017
10m
Ian Jentle's Tantalising Treacle Tart
Hear the Morning Mix's resident blind chef Ian Jentle prepare the perfect treacle tart. Not only a British classic but also Harry Potter's favourite dessert - zesty and yummy!
7m Dec 05, 2017
7m
Living With Retinitis Pigmentosa
David Bradford was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in 2006 and told he could lose his sight but inseatd of spiralling into negativity he embarked on a succesful career as a journalist, working on many top papers and magazines RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with David to learn more about his fascinating story.
8m Dec 04, 2017
8m
Artist To Host Sculpture Exhibition In The Dark
Victoria Claire is a Kent based visually impaired artist, specialising in contemporary sculpture, carved from wood. She has a degenerative eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa. This unfortunately is claiming her eye sight, however depite her visual impairment she continues to sculpt in a specially adapted studio. In what is believed to be a Worldwide first, her latest exhibition 'Blind -...
10m Dec 04, 2017
10m
Bizzare News - Pre-Christmas Warning
RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with blind journalist Paul Bryce for more quirky & alternative news stories from around the globe, including one about Russian children & parents who are being told to be cautious when writing letters to Grandfather Frost (AKA Santa Claus).
8m Dec 04, 2017
8m
The Book Group - Autumn by Ali Smith
This month the group discuss Autumn by Ali Smith, shortlisted for the 2017 Booker Prize. Please note this show contains SPOILERS for the book.
36m Dec 04, 2017
36m
S1 Ep8: Adverts Get The Audio Description Touch.
Audio Description (AD) is being used more and more on tv programmes, films, theatre productions and throughout the arts and tourism industry. It's a narrative track that describes what you can see, in between actors dialogue, and enhances the enjoyment for blind viewers and patrons. Now, global retailer, Procter and Gamble have created the first AD advert, which is now showing on ITV. RNIB Conn...
7m Dec 04, 2017
7m
Vidar Hjardeng reviews Chester Cathedrals ARK Exhibition
ITV's Vidar Hjardeng reviews a recent trip to the ARK exhibition at Chester Cathedral. He is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
7m Dec 01, 2017
7m
S1 Ep7: Sight Loss Charity Provides Welfare Rights Assistance.
The Royal National Institute for Blind people (RNIB) provides a, very popular, welfare rights and advocacy service to make sure that visually impaired people, from all backgrounds, get the support they're entitled too. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Mike Gerrard, a welfare rights worker for RNIB, to learn more about the work of the service and the broad range of support they can pr...
7m Dec 01, 2017
7m
Virgin Atlantic Becomes First Airline To Offer Accessible Entertainment For Customers With Sight Loss
In a first for the aviation industry Virgin Atlantic are set to make all their inflight entertainment fully accessible for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell spoke with Virgin Atlantic’s Passenger Accessibility manager, Geraldine Lundy to find out more.
5m Nov 30, 2017
5m
Sport Helped Me Turn My Life Around
Living with the sight condition Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Rashid Khan found it hard to fit into mainstream life, that is until he found Sport. Now Rashid is a fully qualified Fitness Trainer who wants to help blind and partially sighted people with fitness training and nutritional advice free of charge. He is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
8m Nov 30, 2017
8m
Dave Heeley Completes The Great Run Series
Fundraising legend Blind Dave Heeley has completed the final leg of his gruelling series of runs. The 10km run in Addis Ababa was Dave’s 25th – and final – Great Run event of an amazing year. RNIB Connecty Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with him, shortly after he returned to the UK.
11m Nov 30, 2017
11m
S1 Ep6: US Sight Loss Charity's Monthly Update.
Each month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell speaks to Chris Danielsen from the National Federation of the Blind in the United States. This month we have news on scholarships up for grabs, award nominations that are now open for organisations that improve the lives of visually impaired people and of course Santa news! #RNIBConnect
8m Nov 30, 2017
8m
S1 Ep5: The Welsh Connection. Find out what's happening in and around Wales.
This week Hilary talks about life after the death of her guide dog, Yalena. Ivybridge Transcription Centre celebrates it's 30th anniversary and blogger Ffion Miles talks about her trip "down under".
58m Nov 29, 2017
58m
Could Non Invasive Testing Be Just Around The Corner?
Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick chats about the stories behind the medical headlines, including a recent headline which suggests non invasive testing could soon be available for diabetics.
13m Nov 29, 2017
13m
Even if I Lost All of My Sight Now, I Know That I'm Happy With How I Look
Rachel James lost her sight due to Diabetic Retinopathy but it wasn't the only battle she had to contend with at the time. Joining us, to tell us her incredible story is Rachel James #visualimpairment #transgender #racheljames #lifestory #jillbarkley #morningmix #rnibradio #podcast #interview
22m Nov 29, 2017
22m
Dinner In The Dark
For most people, it’s impossible to imagine what going blind can be like. But there’s a restaurant in London that’s gives its diners that exact experience. RNIB Connect Radio's sighted producer Leeanne Coyle and her husband Jeremy tried out Dans Le Noir for a night out, with a big difference.
9m Nov 29, 2017
9m
S1 Ep7: UK Charity Funding Sight Loss Research.
Fight For Sight UK raises funds, which it then offers as grants to research projects which aim to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people. There are huge demands on resources from projects working on common and rare eye conditions, whether that be prevention or cure. One such, little known, condition is called Charles Bonnet Syndrome. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to ...
16m Nov 29, 2017
16m
S1 Ep6: Fighting Sight Loss On A Global Scale.
Vision Aid Overseas works in the poorest parts of the world, bringing the gift of sight to those who have no access to care that we take for granted in the UK. There's now a chance for you to help via The Big Give campaigned and help change someone's life with the help of an eye test and glasses that can cost only a few pounds. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Sarah Namusobya, from V...
6m Nov 29, 2017
6m
Are You Getting The Most From Your Screen Reading Software?
RNIB's technology officer Mohammed Atif reviews the latest screen reading and scanning software, outlining many of the hidden features, which people may not be aware of. Mohammed is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
6m Nov 28, 2017
6m
Your chance to See The Funny Side
Can you see the funny side? Do you find yourself making friends crack up when you tell your stories...or maybe you go to comedy clubs and think – I should do that. Well now you can. RNIB are running workshops on the 3rd and the 10th of February which will give you the opportunity to succeed in the comedy spotlight – and applications are open now. In this interview RNIB’s Nicki Kelly has been c...
19m Nov 28, 2017
19m
S1 Ep5: Bulletin For Blind Technology Users.
Each month Tristan Parker talks to RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell, to highlight what's coming up in the next issue of E Access Bulletin. The free monthly email is packed with tech news for disabled people, to help them to use the latest in assistive technology or just ask others questions. #RNIBConnect
11m Nov 28, 2017
11m
S1 Ep4: A Silver Jubilee That's Worth Describing.
Audio Description (AD) is a service which can bring tv, cinema, theatre and many of the arts to life for blind patrons. The UK is a leader in the provision of this service and MindsEye Arts was one of the first to devise, deliver and promote AD, beginning at the Octagon Theatre in Bolton.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Anne Hornsby about the 25th anniversary celebrations being held ...
14m Nov 28, 2017
14m