S2 Ep573: Men's Sheds Association Patron Chris Fisher
Men’s Sheds encourage people of all genders to come together to make, repair and repurpose, supporting projects in their local communities. Amelia spoke to Patron Chris Fisher RPT, also known as The Blind Woodturner, to hear about his involvement in the charity, starting a shed in his local area and how joining a Men's Shed can benefit mental health. He also updated Amelia on his latest appea...
12m Jun 17, 2024
12m
S2 Ep584: Amazon Rainforest Travelogue with Jonathan Abro
Dreaming of a holiday? Well, blind adventurer Jonathan Abro is transporting us to the Amazon Rainforest in his first Travelogue. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image Description: Jonathan is a white man wearing a red coat standing with his arms raised beside wooden sign saying 'Congratulations you are now at Mount Kil...
6m Jun 17, 2024
6m
S2 Ep562: Parenting - Roundtable
What's the best thing about being a blind or partially sighted parent? What are some of the challenges? We brought together VI parents Dave Williams, Jenny Molineux and Kelly Barton to discuss their tips, triumphs and sticky situations. Listen to Dave Williams on Techtalk every Tuesday at 1pm, repeated on Thursday at 9pm and Saturday at 5pm. Keep up with Kelly Barton by following @barton_kel...
31m Jun 17, 2024
31m
S2 Ep581: Adam Woodmason Sight Loss Story and Football
Adam Woodmason lost his sight five years ago. He spoke to David Hogg about how losing his sight impacted his life, in particular, watching his beloved Ipswich Town and his hopes for accessibility at football stadiums.
5m Jun 16, 2024
5m
S2 Ep571: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 15/06/2024
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 loss charity. This week Matt talks about the General Election, A meeting with some financial giants and artists like Taylor Swift and Coldplay. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, g...
9m Jun 15, 2024
9m
S2 Ep569: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Twelve Angry Men, 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 Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar is reviewing the very powerful courtroom thriller, straight from a very successful run in London’s West End as ’Twelve Angry Men’ visited ...
7m Jun 14, 2024
7m
S2 Ep569: Jenny Molineux on Being a Visually Impaired Mum
Have you ever wondered what it might be like being a visually impaired parent, coping with the birth of your baby, getting through those first few days, weeks and months too? RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Jenny Molineux about her experiences of being a visually impaired Mum and her involvement in the up-coming in-person RNIB discussion event around parenting as a visu...
15m Jun 13, 2024
15m
S2 Ep572: It's International Albinism Awareness Day!
Did you know that 13th of June marks International Albinism Awareness Day? Paulina Kuchorew spoke with co-chairs of the Albinism Fellowship, Eshita Unadkat and Kristina Venning – Rose, about the importance of this awareness day in challenging negative stereotypes and myths around living with albinism. For support and more information about the work of Albinism Fellowship visit: About the Albi...
10m Jun 13, 2024
10m
S2 Ep570: The 'Cost Of Sight Loss' In Wales
The cost-of-living crisis is having more of a financial and emotional impact on blind and partially sighted people in Wales. That’s been the findings of a new report from RNIB Cymru. Hywel Davies has been hearing what action needs to be taken. The full 'Cost of Sight Loss' report can be found here - The cost of sight loss in Wales (rnib.org.uk) (https://media.rnib.org.uk/documents/APDF-SC23081...
9m Jun 13, 2024
9m
S2 Ep568: My Experience Of Voting With Sight Loss
RNIB volunteer Ken Reid shares his own experiences of voting & why he feels it’s important for blind and partially sighted people to get along to their polling stations and vote on the coming election. He is talking to Barry Snell. And if you would like to help make sight loss a priority for the next UK Government ask your local candidates to become an RNIB Champion if elected. To contact you...
7m Jun 12, 2024
7m
S2 Ep567: More Support For Blind & Partially Sighted People In Coventry
The Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind is an organisation providing practical, emotional and social support to blind and partially sighted adults across Coventry. Recently, they have set up a series of satellite groups for people living with sight loss in the area and we spoke with their Outreach Officer Kudy Santana as well as Chris Norman, their Service Development Officer. Visit their ...
8m Jun 12, 2024
8m
S2 Ep566: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 12 June 2024
Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Parenting with a Vision Impairment In-Person Discussion Join us for an in-person discussion on parenting with a vision impairment, hosted by RNIB’s Stories and CYPF ...
6m Jun 12, 2024
6m
S2 Ep552: Mum Kay And Daughter Maisy Share Family's Experience Of Retinoblastoma
How do you know if your child has retinoblastoma? Amelia spoke to mum Kay and daughter Maisy about their families experience of diagnosis and treatment, and why Kay wrote a book about their story. Learn more about retinoblastoma on the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) website - https://chect.org.uk/ Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and unde...
7m Jun 12, 2024
7m
S2 Ep565: Weekly Social Media Update
What's been lighting up the internet this week? Amelia caught up with Holly Tuke from the RNIB Social Media Team to learn about the highlights. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters.
7m Jun 11, 2024
7m
S2 Ep564: Share Your Story With The RNIB Stories Team
We all have a story to tell, and the RNIB stories team capture people’s lived experience by speaking to blind and partially sighted people and sight loss professionals from across the UK. The RNIB Stories Team would love to hear from you, so email StoriesTeam@rnib.org.uk (mailto:StoriesTeam@rnib.org.uk) to learn more and share your story. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written i...
7m Jun 11, 2024
7m
S2 Ep560: RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Groups Update - Mental Wellbeing
There are many ways that blind and partially sighted people can get involved in the work that the RNIB does around making a more inclusive society for visually impaired people and even shape the future of the RNIB too. One way is through taking part in the regular Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings and the most recent meeting was all about Mental Wellbeing. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby D...
14m Jun 10, 2024
14m
S2 Ep563: Become An RNIB Champion
With the general election now just weeks away, Barry Snell caught with RNIB's Assistant Public Affairs officer, Ross Meegan to find out how people can become an RNIB Champion and help to break down barriers for blind and partially sighted people during this election and beyond. And if you would like to help make sight loss a priority for the next UK Government ask your local candidates to beco...
7m Jun 10, 2024
7m
S2 Ep559: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 08/06/2024
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 loss charity. This week Matt talks about the forthcoming General Election, the Nation's Eye Health research and D-Day. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to http://www.rnib.org....
9m Jun 08, 2024
9m
S2 Ep561: Important Information For 2024 UK General Election
The deadlines mentioned in this interview have now passed, if you have registered to vote, remember to bring a photo ID or your Voter Authority Certificate if voting in England, Scotland, and Wales, or your Electoral ID Card if voting in Northern Ireland. Find out which forms of photo ID are suitable here: Voter ID | Electoral Commission (https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-electi...
7m Jun 07, 2024
7m
S2 Ep558: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description
Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It can also describe works of art, places of interest or exhibits. Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Descr...
9m Jun 07, 2024
9m
S2 Ep556: Volunteers' Week 2024 – Gary Moritz
This week it’s all about the important contribution that volunteers can make, and celebrating all their great work, and showing the benefits that volunteering can provide to people. Hubert has been speaking to the host of Sunset Melodies Gary Moritz about his volunteering journey. Learn more about volunteering on the RNIB website - Volunteer to support blind and partially sighted people | RNIB...
6m Jun 06, 2024
6m
S2 Ep557: Hits Different - A Sizzling Summer Romance by Tasha Ghouri Available in the RNIB Talking Books Library
Are you looking for a sizzling summer romance to listen to this summer? Well just landed in the RNIB Talking Books Library is ‘Hits Different’ by social media influencer, proud cochlear implant wearer and global ambassador for DeafKidz International, pre-loved brand ambassador for eBay, and brand ambassador for Ann Summers, Loreal Paris, Essie and Sky, Tasha Ghouri, who was also the first deaf ...
8m Jun 06, 2024
8m
S2 Ep557: Blind Veterans - D-Day 80: In Their Own Words
Today 6 June 2024, as a nation we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy, the most decisive turning point in the Second World War. Blind Veterans UK who help to support vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss is honouring their D-Day heroes through the D-Day 80: In Their Own Words section of their website, telling their D-Day ...
8m Jun 06, 2024
8m
S2 Ep555: Magnifiers From The RNIB Shop
Time now to take a closer look at the range of optical and digital magnifiers available from the RNIB Shop. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has more. You can find more information on the Eschenbach System Vario Plus on the RNIB Shop website - Eschenbach System Vario Plus | RNIB (https://shop.rnib.org.uk/eschenbach-system-vario-plus-94810)
8m Jun 04, 2024
8m
S2 Ep554: General Election 2024 - Accessible Voting
The deadlines mentioned in this interview have now passed, if you have registered to vote, remember to bring a photo ID or your Voter Authority Certificate if voting in England, Scotland, and Wales, or your Electoral ID Card if voting in Northern Ireland. Find out which forms of photo ID are suitable here: Voter ID | Electoral Commission (https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-electi...
7m Jun 04, 2024
7m
S2 Ep553: Your Chance to Shape the Covid-19 Inquiry Through the Every Story Matters Program
The UK Covid-19 Enquiry started on 22 June 2022 to examine the UK’s response to, and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and learn lessons for the future. We know how much the pandemic affected the lives of many blind and partially sighted people and The RNIB is supporting the Covid-19 Inquiry’s ‘Every Story Matters’ programme to ensure that everyone has a chance to share their experience of how t...
12m Jun 04, 2024
12m
S2 Ep552: 160th Anniversary Concert for Sight Support Hull and East Yorkshire
Sight Support Hull and East Yorkshire are hosting a glamorous film music concert to celebrate their 160th anniversary. Amelia talked to Angela Gregory from the charity to learn about their history, services and how life for blind and partially sighted people has changed since they began. The concert takes place in Hull Minster at 7pm on Friday 7th June 2024. Learn more about Sight Support Hu...
10m Jun 04, 2024
10m
S2 Ep552: The Disability Policy Centre
How are the voices of disabled people used in policy? Amelia talked to Chloe-Schendel Wilson, Co-Founder and Director of thinktank The Disability Policy Centre, to learn how their research is used to inform campaigners and politicians. Learn more about the Disability Policy Centre on their website -https://thedisabilitypolicycentre.org/ Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in ...
8m Jun 04, 2024
8m
S2 Ep549: Adam Morse On His Super Bowl Google Guided Frame App
Adam Morse is a Film maker, Actor and much more besides who just happens to be blind and the Director behind the Google Guided frame Super Bowl 2024 advert which shows how a blind man is able with the help of the Guided Frame app to document his life just like anyone else does. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Adam to find out about how he got into film making, how that Super Bow...
18m Jun 03, 2024
18m
S2 Ep550: How Can Joining Haggeye Boost Your Confidence?
What skills can you learn from Haggeye? Amelia talked to long-term member Georgea about her favourite projects from over the years, and how being a member has benefitted her. Learn more about Haggeye, Scotland's award winning youth forum, on the RNIB Website https://www.rnib.org.uk/nations/scotland/youth-engagement-haggeye/ Follow @Haggeyefamily on Twitter and Facebook. Image shows the Hagge...
7m Jun 03, 2024
7m
S2 Ep551: Matt Stringer's Weekly Update
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 loss charity. This week Matt talks about the new Vision Partnership of charities, Vivian Francis discusses RNIB's brand and why were they both at the BBC? If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available f...
6m Jun 01, 2024
6m
S2 Ep548: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Blood Brothers, 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 Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week we have one of Vidar’s favourite musicals with Willy Russell’s legendary musical Blood Brothers at the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with descri...
6m May 31, 2024
6m
S2 Ep547: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update
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 involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month’s topics include an update on the Out Of Sight Vision Rehab campaign and some great accessibility news from London Nor...
9m May 31, 2024
9m
S2 Ep548: Tate Britain Commission: Grace by Alvaro Barrington
On Tuesday 28 May 2024 Tate Britain unveiled to the press Grace, a major new commission by Alvaro Barrington, bringing sound, painting and sculpture to the dramatic architecture of Tate Britain’s neo-classical Duveen Galleries. At the press view in the Duveen Galleries RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Hannah Marsh, Assistant Curator Contemporary British Art at Tate Britain to fin...
7m May 31, 2024
7m
S2 Ep545: How Do Executors Help RNIB Honour Legacy Wishes?
What is a lay executor? How do they help RNIB honour the wishes of someone who has passed away? Amelia spoke to Daniel Pepper from the RNIB Legacy Team to learn more. Learn more about leaving a gift in your will on the RNIB website - https://www.rnib.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/gifts-in-wills/ Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined...
9m May 30, 2024
9m
S2 Ep546: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 29 May 2024
Jemma Davidson, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Sign up for RNIB’s Free Online Training Session – Working with Your Local Council Hear from a local councillor about their experience of standing for election as a ...
6m May 29, 2024
6m
S2 Ep544: Eyewear From The RNIB Shop
There are always new products to explore at the RNIB Shop. Dave Williams has been hearing about eye wear options. For more information on the products discussed, visit the RNIB Shop - Eyewear | RNIB (https://shop.rnib.org.uk/health-and-mobility/eyewear)
6m May 29, 2024
6m
S2 Ep543: Volunteers' Week 2024 - Vivienne's Story
Volunteers' Week 2024 runs from 3rd till 9th of June and we celebrate 40 years of the event by saying a big ‘thank you’ to all of our amazing volunteers. Hywel Davies has been speaking to RNIB Campaigns Volunteer Vivienne Wilkes about her work. Learn more about volunteering on the RNIB website - Volunteer to support blind and partially sighted people | RNIB | RNIB (https://www.rnib.org.uk/get...
13m May 29, 2024
13m
S2 Ep542: Celebrating Volunteers' Week 2024 With RNIB Chair Anna Tylor
Volunteers' Week 2024 runs from 3rd till 9th of June and we celebrate 40 years of the event by saying a big ‘thank you’ to all of our amazing volunteers. Allan Russell spoke with RNIB Chair of Trustees , Anna Tylor, about the importance of volunteering and the impact their support has on charities like RNIB. Learn more about volunteering on the RNIB website - Volunteer to support blind and pa...
9m May 29, 2024
9m
S2 Ep541: Helping Communities With 'The Big Lunch'
June is the ‘Month of Community’ across the UK. Kicking off the celebrations on the 1st and 2nd of June is the ‘Big Lunch’. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can take part. For more information on 'The Big Lunch' including how you can take part, visit the website - The Big Lunch 2024 | Eden Project Communities (https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/the-big-lunch?gad_source=1&gclid=Cjw...
4m May 29, 2024
4m
S2 Ep540: Visionary Update with My Sight Nottingham
Amelia caught up with Visionary CEO Fiona Sandford and My Sight Nottingham CEO Michael Conroy about the financial challenges small charities are facing. Learn more about Visionary on their website -Welcome to Visionary - Visionary (https://www.visionary.org.uk/) Learn more about My Sight Nottingham on their website - My Sight Notts | Seeing Beyond Sight Loss (https://www.mysightnotts.org.uk/) ...
9m May 29, 2024
9m
S2 Ep539: VI Dancer Molly Randall Wins Open Nationals in Blackpool
On 12 May 2024 at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, the home of ballroom dancing, 10 visually impaired dancers from Step Change Dance Studios took part in the Open National Competition as this year for the first time there were categories for blind and partially sighted dancers. Molly Randall one of Step Change Dance Studios visually impaired dancers won the ballroom section and also came second i...
11m May 29, 2024
11m
S2 Ep537: Business woman Allie Hamilton on life with Macular Dystrophy
What is it like to have Macular Dystrophy? Allie was diagnosed 15 years ago and told Amelia about her sight loss journey, career and love of running. Learn more about Allie's recruitment business on her website - About us | Hamilton Munro (https://www.hamiltonmunro.com/about-us) Learn about Allie's Pizza Oven business on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cart-carriage-events/ Image...
8m May 28, 2024
8m
S2 Ep535: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 25/05/2024
Each week we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt spoke about the success of RNIB's 'See Differently Awards', before moving on to discuss the announcement of a General Election in the UK on July 4th. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, ...
10m May 25, 2024
10m
S2 Ep538: Natalie Assaf Charles Bonnet Syndrome Study
Now our David Hogg hears about a new study which needs your help…
4m May 24, 2024
4m
S2 Ep526: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Jesus Christ Superstar, 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 Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing that classic rock opera that is Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar as the reimagined touring producti...
8m May 24, 2024
8m
S2 Ep536: Audio Drama Workshop From Screen Tales
A new creative workshop in South Wales brought together people with different types of sensory loss to start work on an original audio drama that will combine lived experience with state-of-the-art recording equipment. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about the project.
8m May 23, 2024
8m
S2 Ep534: Accessible Tests For Bowel Cancer
A new bowel cancer screening kit is being trialled in England. Its developers are hoping it will make testing at home for signs of bowel cancer more accessible for blind and partially sighted people, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. You can reach the free NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Helpline on 0800 707 60 60
7m May 22, 2024
7m
S2 Ep533: RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 - Jamie MacDonald Post Awards
The RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery winners took place in London on Tuesday 21st of May. After the awards the host for the night Scottish Blind Comedian Jamie MacDonald spoke with RNIB Connect Radio. Image shows Jamie being interviewed by Lisa from the RNIB social media team in front of a large black banner with all the logos for the night in high c...
2m May 22, 2024
2m
S2 Ep533: RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 - Duke of Westminster Lifetime Achievement Award
The RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 supported by the People’s Postcode Lottery winners took place in London on Tuesday 21st of May. Sir Robin Millar CBE was [presented with the Duke of Westminster Lifetime Achievement Award at the glitzy event and spoke with RNIB Connect Radio. Image shows Sir Robin Millar holding his award in front of a large black banner with all the logos for the night in...
5m May 22, 2024
5m