RNIB Scotland's wish list for future councillors.
As we approach the local council elections on May 4th, a major sight loss charity is publishing its own manifesto. RNIB Scotland will outline it's wish list of actions that could improve the everyday lives of blind and partially sighted people in a publication to be presented to politicians and the public on the run up to election day. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan spoke to RNIB Scotland's Deput...
6m Mar 06, 2017
6m
Sam Little chats to The Little Kicks
As The Little Kicks prepare to launch their new album host of A Little Alternative, Sam Little, chats to Steven Milne from the band to find out all about the recording, losing band members, and getting emotional hearing the strings being added to your songs.
14m Mar 03, 2017
14m
Campaigns team working hard for people with sight loss.
The UK's leading sight loss charity, RNIB, has a dedicated and passionate campaigns team. They work on a variety of projects, all aimed at improving the everyday lives of people who are blind or partially sighted. Each month we find out about the latest projects and look at how members of the public can get involved in achieving change. RNIB Connect Radio's Iain Wilson spoke to Libby Rhodes, fr...
6m Mar 03, 2017
6m
Do We Really Need To Be Eating 10 Pieces Of Fruit And Veg Per Day?
Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick dropped in to RNIB Connect Radio HQ to chat about the stories behind the medical headlines, including a recent headline which suggests we should now be eating 10 pieces of fruit and vegetables each day. Elizabeth is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
15m Mar 02, 2017
15m
Recognising the symptoms of ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer is the fifth most common cancer in women, with around 7,000 new cases diagnosed in the UK each year. Despite these figures many women fail to recognise, or ignore, early symptoms, which in the long-run can prove to be fatal. RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley spoke with Jess Champion from Ovarian Cancer Action to find out what symptoms women should be looking out for. #OvaryAct
7m Mar 02, 2017
7m
Bizzare News - Clay castle
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 a clay castle.
10m Mar 02, 2017
10m
Blind bowlers on target.
A popular sport for blind people of all ages, is bowls. There are many clubs around the world,a recently founded one in Cumbernauld near Glasgow is looking for more members and volunteers to get involved. As well as having some of the most successful UK bowlers in its ranks, they are now planning a visit to South Africa to take part in an international tournament. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Rus...
8m Mar 02, 2017
8m
Royal palaces get the audio described touch.
Many visitor attractions are making their buildings and exhibits more accessible for visitors with disabilities. One such example of this comes from Historic Royal Palaces in London. They've been highlighting the audio described tours, and tactile handling sessions, which can be booked at Kensington Palace. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Claire Corby, from HRP, to find out more. #...
7m Mar 02, 2017
7m
RNIB unveils exciting new product
Paul Porter from the Technology for Life team reviews 'In Your Pocket' - a new simple and accessible media device from RNIB, specifically designed for people with sight loss, which allows users to play RNIB's newspapers & magazines, plus books & much more. Paul is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
6m Mar 01, 2017
6m
The perfect Spicy Meatballs recipe.
Our blind chef Ian Jentle shares his #recipe for the perfect Spicy Meatballs, topped up with cooking tips for visually impaired people.
9m Feb 28, 2017
9m
Award Winning Performances
The award season is over but if the drama from the 2017 Academy Awards has left you wanting more RNIB’s Kris Wallace has been speaking to film expert James King and impressionist Craig Ball to reflect on the last fifty years of Britain's favourite award winning performances.
12m Feb 28, 2017
12m
The Book Group - Coming soon to RNIB Connect Radio
RNIB Talk and Support and RNIB Connect Radio team up so you can join the conversation with our telephone book club. In the pilot episode they will discuss books that have inspired them, and share some great recommendations. Coming Soon
2m Feb 27, 2017
2m
Blind Dave Heeley learns new routes
After his recent family move Dave Heeley and guide dog Seamus have been out and about, learning the various local routes that they will have to negotiate. RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with Dave to see how it's going
10m Feb 24, 2017
10m
World Encephalitis Day 2017
Encephalitis is a swelling of the brain which is caused either by an infection invading the brain or through the immune system attacking the brain in error. Although it is a relatively unkown condition around 500,000 people are affected globally each year. RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley spoke with Dr Ava Easton from the Encephalitis Society to find out more about the condition and also to ...
7m Feb 24, 2017
7m
Vidar Hjardeng reviews the AD performance of 'Cinderella'
ITV's Vidar Hjardeng reviews the audio described performance of 'Cinderella' by Birmingham Royal Ballet. Vidar is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
6m Feb 24, 2017
6m
How to improve your memory - part 5
Do you find yourself forgetting things? Do you wish you could imrove your own memory? Dave Thomas is a Grandmaster of memory, who reckons by following a few simple steps, you can improve your memory tenfold. Each week Dave will be teaching them to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley and testing him to see if his memory imroves. In this episode Simon learns how to memorise numbers. Part 5 of 5
6m Feb 24, 2017
6m
Bizzare News - road to somewhere
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 an unfinished road in Germany which has angered local residents.
8m Feb 24, 2017
8m
Disability Charity celebrates founder's birth.
The charity Leonard Cheshire, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of its RAF founder.The organisation provides a wide range of support to people with disabilities, to improve all aspects of their daily lives.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Selina Mills to find how the service has developed over the decades and what prompted the RAF flying ace to turn his attentions to ...
7m Feb 24, 2017
7m
New procedure gives hope to Glaucoma sufferers
Known as the silent theif of sight, Glaucoma is the developed world's leading cause of sight loss. If caught early enough, through regular eye checks, the condition can be manged with different drug combinations but left unchecked it will lead to blindness. A new procedure is being used at St Thomas' Hospital in London, which is giving new hope for a surgical solution to the condition.
10m Feb 23, 2017
10m
Indulgent Chocolate Brownies and how to bake them...
Our visually impaired chef Ian Jentle shares another one of his trademark recipes: Chocolate Brownies. Share and enjoy! #RNIBConnect
8m Feb 21, 2017
8m
Vidar Hjardeng reviews the AD performance of 'The Tempest'
ITV's Vidar Hjardeng reviews the AD performance of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Vidar is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley. @RSC
8m Feb 20, 2017
8m
Climbing for son's future.
Kevin Coghlan's son Jackson has a rare sight loss condition called Leber's Congenital Amaurosis. He decided to pick a challenge to push him to the limit, in order to raise funds for UK charity Fight For Sight. FFS raises money and uses it to fund sight loss research, including RCA. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Kevin to learn more about the condition and to paint a picture of t...
8m Feb 20, 2017
8m
Benefits of online shopping
Madeline Mann from RNIB's Technology for Life talks about the benefits of online shopping & why it can be beneficial for blind and partially sighted people. Madeline is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley
7m Feb 17, 2017
7m
Overseas training Scholarship for visually impaired job seekers.
Each year the Statler Centre in Buffalo, gives an overseas scholarship to a visually impaired job seeker. They get the chance to come to the U.S. and train at their state of the art facility and learn valuable employment skills, as well as important on the job experience. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Elizabeth Schmidt, from Statler, and Balal Ansari, a blind job seeker from Engl...
10m Feb 17, 2017
10m
Another step closer to global sharing of accessible literature.
The Marrakesh Treaty has been years in the planning. Its aim is to overcome copyright issues and allow all types of literature to be shared, across the world, in accessible formats. This will make a huge difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, who in many countries, struggle to get books and information in formats like Braille, large print and audio. Recently, the Europea...
10m Feb 17, 2017
10m
Blind Dave Heeley gets back on his bike
Blind Dave Heeley is currently training on a tandem bicycle, for one of his most ambitious challenges to date. Throughout 2017 Dave is attempting to become the first blind person to complete every Great Run in the 2017 series. RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with Dave to see how it's all going
11m Feb 16, 2017
11m
What makes winter hard on our eyes?
Optician Serena Kalsi talks about the different factors & conditions which can dry out our eyes during the winter months. Serena is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley
8m Feb 16, 2017
8m
How to improve your memory - part 4
Do you find yourself forgetting things? Do you wish you could imrove your own memory? Dave Thomas is a Grandmaster of memory, who reckons by following a few simple steps, you can improve your memory tenfold. Each week Dave will be teaching them to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley and testing him to see if his memory improves. In this episode Simon learns how to memorise a mental book. Part...
8m Feb 15, 2017
8m
Vidar Hjardeng reviews the AD performance of La Boheme
ITV's Vidar Hjardeng reviews the AD performance of Puccini's 'La Boheme' at the Millenium Centre in Cardiff. Vidar is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley
9m Feb 15, 2017
9m
A delicious cottage pie recipe...
Our blind chef Ian Jentle cooks the perfect Cottage Pie. And he makes it in three different variaties, with great cooking tips for VI people. #RNIBConnect
10m Feb 15, 2017
10m
First Blind Rapper Shares Her Unique & Inspiring Story
From sight loss to the stage, the last 12 months have been a rollercoaster ride for 19 year old Ant Walker. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with the aspiring rapper to find out more about her remarkable journey. @YoungAnt1121
10m Feb 14, 2017
10m
Good and bad food for your dog.
There's temptation everywhere for our four legged friends but it's always good to give them a treat from time to time. What foods and treats are good for them and what should we stay away from? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Sue Kent from the charity Guide Dogs. She told us about some tasty, and healthy, fruit and veg, what yummy stuff to avoid and what signs to look out for that s...
5m Feb 13, 2017
5m
Accessible technology - Finding things
Are you living with sight loss? Do you spend longer than necessary looking for things at home? Madeleine Mann from RNIB's Technology for Life team chats about some of the latest technology, like the Pen Friend labeller, which can help you stay organised and able to keep track of things. Madeleine is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley
6m Feb 10, 2017
6m
Notes On Blindness at The BAFTAs
RNIB’s Kris Wallace has been speaking to filmmaker Peter Middleton about the impact of his incredible documentary… nominated for Outstanding British Film, Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer and Best Documentary. Among other things Peter discusses what he feels the chances are that Notes On Blindness will collect golden statues at the BAFTAs.
12m Feb 10, 2017
12m
BAFTA Predictions & Newport Beach Film Festival
RNIB's Kris Wallace chats to editor of Variety magazine Steve Gaydos and president of Visit Newport Beach, Gary Sherwin, to discuss what films they think might be taking home the awards this year…
11m Feb 10, 2017
11m
Blind Dave Chats About His New Home
RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with blind Dave Heeley, who along with his family, recently moved house. Dave chats about some of the jobs he has started working on, like the skirting boards, as well as future projects.
10m Feb 10, 2017
10m
British Paralympians get ready for winter games, 2018.
2018 will see the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Penny Brisco, Chef De Mission, from the British Paralympic Association to find out how preparations are going and what we can hope for in terms of medals from our para-athletes. #RNIBConnect
6m Feb 10, 2017
6m
Royal Blind School supporting pupil apprenticeships.
The Royal Blind School, in Edinburgh, works tirelessly to support and encourage it's pupils to succeed in all aspects of life. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Angela Russell, from the school, to learn more about it's positive approach, and to Scott Hillson, a former partially sighted pupil who is now working for TSB as a modern apprentice. #RNIBConnect #HowISee
10m Feb 10, 2017
10m
RNIB Tactile Maps
RNIB provide tactile maps & guides to help improve the overall experience for blind and partially sighted people when visiting exhibitions & venues throughout the UK. RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley spoke to Michelle Lee from RNIB's business solutions team to find out more.
8m Feb 10, 2017
8m
Bizzare News - patriotic cat
RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with blind journalist Paul Bryce for more quirky & alternative news stories from around the globe, including a story about a patriotic cat.
9m Feb 10, 2017
9m
How to improve your memory - part 3
Do you find yourself forgetting things? Do you wish you could imrove your own memory? Dave Thomas is a Grandmaster of memory, who reckons by following a few simple steps, you can improve your memory tenfold. Each week Dave will be teaching them to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley and testing him to see if his memory imroves. In this epsiode Simon gets tested. Part 3 of 5.
4m Feb 10, 2017
4m
How to improve your memory - part 2
Do you find yourself forgetting things? Do you wish you could imrove your own memory? Dave Thomas is a Grandmaster of memory, who reckons by following a few simple steps, you can improve your memory tenfold. Each week Dave will be teaching them to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley and testing him to see if his memory imroves. This episode is about visualistaion and how key too a good memory....
12m Feb 10, 2017
12m
How to improve your memory - part 1
Do you find yourself forgetting things? Do you wish you could imrove your own memory? Dave Thomas is a Grandmaster of memory, who reckons by following a few simple steps, you can improve your memory tenfold. Each week Dave will be teaching them to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley and testing him to see if his memory imroves. Part 1 of 5
12m Feb 10, 2017
12m
The VIP Project
There are still limited places available for the VIP Project, but applications close on 19th February so apply now if you have an interest in music, are aged between 18-35 years old, and have a visual impairment. Funded by Arts Council England and supported by the Royal National Institution of the Blind. To find out how you can get involved, visit www.thevipproject.com and @TheVIPProject
16m Feb 07, 2017
16m
Chicken Chorizo with a twist...
Our blind chef gives a modern twist to a classic dish. Find out what's the secret ingredient that makes his #recipe stand out. Chicken Chorizo, à la Chef Ian Jentle... Delicious! #RNIBConnect
6m Feb 07, 2017
6m
Vidar Hjardeng reviews 'The Seven Acts Of Mercy'
ITV's Vidar Hjardeng reviews the audio described performance of RSC's 'The Seven Acts Of Mercy' Vidar is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley. You can listen to more of Jay's reviews by visiting www.blindsidereviews.com
9m Feb 03, 2017
9m
Is It Correct That Pregnant Women Shouldn’t Take Vitamin A?
Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick dropped in to RNIB Connect Radio HQ to chat about the stories behind the medical headlines. Elizabeth is talking to presenter Simon Pauley.
15m Feb 03, 2017
15m
Fraudulent Britain revealed
Professor Mark Button, Univesity of Portsmouth reveals the most damaging frauds affecting people today in the UK & also advice on how we can minimise the risks. He is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
9m Feb 03, 2017
9m
Blind Dave Heeley is on the move... literally
RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with Dave Heeley on the day he & his family were moving house, to find out how the move was going & also what projects Dave has for the new place
8m Feb 03, 2017
8m
Vocaleyes - Upcoming AD events
Toby Davy, Vocaleyes looks forward to some upcoming AD events, including 'Making Nature: how we see animals' at the Wellcome Collection in London Toby is chatting to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley
9m Feb 03, 2017
9m