S2 Ep307: Sleep and Dreaming - Roundtable
Do you still have visual dreams after sight loss? How can blind and partially sighted people get a good night's rest? We brought together writer, performer and comic Jasmin Thein, holistic practitioner and Visionary Projects and Campaigns Co-ordinator Nina Chesworth and RNIB Connect Radio's own Toby Davey to discuss the world of dreaming and sleep. To follow Nina on twitter and Instagram sear...
30m Jan 26, 2024
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S2 Ep321: How can we sleep well?
Are you struggling to get a good night's rest? Amelia talked to The Sleep Charity CEO, Vicki Beevers, to learn about the science behind sleep and get some ideas for better rest. To get more sleep information and support visit thesleepcharity.org.uk (https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqsitBhDlARIsAGMR1RiLd0KjkOE9B0c6eXcyunuQF2xZRZcROw2wPnJRVLW6T3nRwS3oJ3UaAuxmEAL...
12m Jan 26, 2024
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S2 Ep278: Visit to the RNIB by Labour Party Chair and Shadow Secretary for Women and Equalities Anneliese Dodds
Labour Women and Equalities Secretary and Party Chair, and Chair of the Labour Policy Review, Anneliese Dodds MP, visited the RNIB’s London office the Grimaldi Building on Wednesday 24 January 2024 to have a tour of the building, meet with RNIB Chief Executive Matt Stringer and other key RNIB staff to learn about the obstacles faced by blind and partially sighted people. After the tour of the ...
8m Jan 25, 2024
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S2 Ep278: Michael Quinlan, Representing RNID Takes Part in Round Table on Disability and Employment Chaired by Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities
Labour Women and Equalities Secretary and Party Chair, and Chair of the Labour Policy Review, Anneliese Dodds MP, visited the RNIB’s London office the Grimaldi Building on Wednesday 24 January 2024 to have a tour of the building, meet with RNIB Chief Executive Matt Stringer and other key RNIB staff to learn about the obstacles faced by blind and partially sighted people. After the tour the Sha...
3m Jan 25, 2024
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S2 Ep278: Arunima Misra, Representing Scope Takes Part in Round Table on Disability and Employment Chaired by Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities
Labour Women and Equalities Secretary and Party Chair, and Chair of the Labour Policy Review, Anneliese Dodds MP, visited the RNIB’s London office the Grimaldi Building on Wednesday 24 January 2024 to have a tour of the building, meet with RNIB Chief Executive Matt Stringer and other key RNIB staff to learn about the obstacles faced by blind and partially sighted people. After the tour the Sha...
3m Jan 25, 2024
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S2 Ep320: Michael Owen Learns About Partially Sighted Football
A new documentary hosted by former England footballer Michael Owen is taking a behind the scenes look at the world of Partially Sighted Football. Michael, along with his son James, followed the England Partially Sighted Football side as they prepared for the 2023 IBSA World Games.
9m Jan 24, 2024
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S2 Ep319: Bowls players with Sight Loss selected for Irish Team
Alan Marshall and Sam McAfee play in the Causeway Coast VI Bowls Group, organised by RNIB Northern Ireland and Irish Bowls federation. They’ve been selected for the first Irish disability bowls team and will go head to head with their English equivalents in Solihull this weekend, Amelia talked to Jonathan Adams, RNIB Community Access Worker, and Ian McClure, Development Officer at the Irish B...
9m Jan 24, 2024
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S2 Ep318: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 24 January 2024
Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Coordinator 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: Do you have experience of Charles Bonnet Syndrome? Are you comfortable in front of a camera? The Health and Social Care Skills Development team at RNIB are looking fo...
5m Jan 24, 2024
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S2 Ep317: RNIB's Northern Ireland Tech Fair Is Coming Soon
There’s a new technology fair coming to Belfast in February. Who better than Tech Talk’s Dave Williams to find out all the details from Technology For Life Coordinator Jackie Brown.
8m Jan 23, 2024
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S2 Ep316: RNIB Writing Competition judged by Michael Morpurgo
To celebrate World Book Day on 7 March 2024, RNIB is inviting blind and partially sighted children aged 5 to 12 to submit a short story on the theme of 'adventure'. The submissions will be judged by award winning children’s author Sir Michael Morpurgo, and the overall winner will receive ten signed copies of Michael Morpurgo’s books. Competition Rules The competition is open to any child or ...
7m Jan 23, 2024
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S2 Ep315: Upcoming VICTA Science Event For Children
Hywel Davies has been hearing all about an upcoming Science day for young people held by the charity VICTA. For more information, you can visit the VICTA website - Young Achievers Family Day - Science! - VICTA (https://www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/young-achievers-science-family-day/)
3m Jan 22, 2024
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S2 Ep314: formidAbility - Song in Sign, Up-Coming Performances and Workshops
formidAbility the world’s first Opera Company that puts accessibility at the foundation of the creative process is just about to take their Arts Council funded project ‘Song in Sign’ out on tour to London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow during January February and in to early March. The project will bring singers, performers, musicians and signers together to showcase the energy and emotio...
13m Jan 22, 2024
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S2 Ep312: Curating Visibility launch new museum curation fellowships
Curating Visibility are launching 6 new Fellowship opportunities for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people to begin pursuing a career in museum curation. Amelia talked to Esther Fox, Head of the Accentuate Programme, to learn more. Learn more about the fellowship positions and the applications by visiting the Screen South website screensouth.org (https://screensouth.org/events/curating-v...
7m Jan 22, 2024
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S2 Ep303: Blind Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer Dr Stuart Gore
Dr Stuart Gore is a blind academic, teacher, researcher and practitioner counselling psychologist. He talked to Amelia about why he chose Psychology, his career journey so far, and the barriers he faced on the way. Learn more about Dr Gore's practise by visiting his website https://www.yorkshirecounsellingpsychology.co.uk/ Image: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ...
9m Jan 21, 2024
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S2 Ep311: Sarah Stephenson-Hunter on self-acceptance after sight loss
Sarah Stephenson-Hunter was partially sighted until losing her remaining vision in an accident at 40 years old. After becoming blind, she came out as transgender woman and began her journey of true self-acceptance and self-expression. Her experiences prompted her to found the Diversity and Inclusion training and consultancy company 'Simply Equality'. She told Amelia about her sight loss jour...
13m Jan 19, 2024
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S2 Ep313: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 20/01/2024
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 meeting political ministers, including the MP with portfolio for Disabled People, there's a Labour party visit coming up at RNIB's London HQ and why he attended a memorial service for the former speaker of ...
10m Jan 19, 2024
10m
S2 Ep310: Monthly Update From CNIB in Canada
Each month on RNIB Connect Radio, we chat with Canada's largest slight loss charity CNIB, to discuss some of the big stories coming from the organisation, this month a look ahead to their plans for 2024.
8m Jan 18, 2024
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S2 Ep309: Join Creative Scotland's Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group
Do you have a personal or professional interest in the Creative arts? Creative Scotland are looking for members to join their Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion advisory group. Amelia talked to Creative Scotland's Kim Simpson to learn more about the role and who can apply. Learn more about the role and application by visiting www.creativescotland.com (https://www.creativescotland.com/news-s...
9m Jan 18, 2024
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S2 Ep308: What You Need To Know About The January Tax Deadline, With HMRC
The self-assessment tax deadline is nearly upon us. Hywel Davies has been chatting with Simon from HMRC to hear how you can file your tax return in an accessible way, plus some ideas for getting organised for next year’s tax season. For more information on self-assessment tax returns, visit the HMRC website - Self Assessment tax returns: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (https://www.gov.uk/self-...
8m Jan 17, 2024
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S2 Ep306: How can Behçet’s impact the eyes?
Behçet’s is a chronic condition resulting from disturbances in the body’s immune system. Symptoms affect all parts of the body, including the eyes. Amelia talked to Behcet’s UK chair Tony Thornburn OBE to learn more. You can learn more about Behçet’s UK and access their information sheets by visiting https://behcetsuk.org/ Call the Behçet’s UK helpline on 0345 130 7329. Image: Image shows th...
8m Jan 17, 2024
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S2 Ep303: Exploring the Work of Sculptor Barbara Hepworth Through Touch
Dame Barbara Hepworth (1903 - 1974) was a Sculptor and Artist who was one of the early pioneers of abstract sculpture  in England.  Many of her works incorporated lyrical forms with close connection to the feeling and form of the materials that she used in her work making Barbara Hepworth one of the most influential sculptors of the mid-20th century. At the breakout of World War II Barbara Hep...
15m Jan 16, 2024
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S2 Ep305: Access The Arts In Wales With Hynt
For the last ten years, the Hynt Access Scheme has been making it easier for people with an impairment or access requirements, to enjoy arts and culture in Wales. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can get involved. For more information, visit the website - hynt | Hynt is a new national access scheme that works with welsh theatres (https://www.hynt.co.uk/en/)
13m Jan 16, 2024
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S2 Ep302: Visit Jamie's Farm with Look and The Vision Foundation / Fight For Sight
Look UK and The Vision Foundation/Fight For Sight are collaborating to offer Blind and Partially Sighted aged 16-25 a trip to Jamie's Farm. The day will help them discuss mental health and wellbeing, talk to mentors, and get stuck in with farm work. Our Amelia talked to Elin Williams, Mentor Development Coordinator at Look, to learn more. Visits take place in Lewes on 10th of February, Skipton...
8m Jan 16, 2024
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S2 Ep322: Macular Society Bitesized Benefits Podcasts
The Macular Society have a new podcast for 2024. With more, here’s David Hogg.
6m Jan 15, 2024
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S2 Ep301: Web Based Accessibility App Is A Customer Service Game Changer For People With Disabilities.
Not only does the WelcoMe web based app give disabled people the chance to get 5 star customer service, it also helps service providers give their staff all the tools they need to give the best possible experience to customers as they come through the door. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Gavin Neate, founder of NeateBox, to learn more about the system and why more and more busines...
10m Jan 15, 2024
10m
S2 Ep300: Thomas Pocklington Trust Pavement Parking Campaign
Thomas Pocklington Trust are stepping up their campaign for a nationwide ban on pavement parking. David Hogg finds out more.
4m Jan 15, 2024
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S2 Ep298: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 13/01/2024.
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 nominations opening for the See Differently Awards, a creative writing competition for blind and partially sighted children and why the charity had some fun with Calvin Klein. If you, or someone you know, ...
6m Jan 13, 2024
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S2 Ep296: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC The Fair Maid of the West, 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 join Vidar in the pub where the heroes are local and the locals are all heroes as Isobel McArthur redefines Thomas Heywood’s Elizabethan romp...
6m Jan 12, 2024
6m
S2 Ep299: Photography Exhibition Descriptive Tour and Workshop at National Galleries Scotland
National Galleries Scotland in Edinburgh are hosting an a free descriptive gallery tour and workshop to explore their latest photography exhibition 'Making Space | Photographs of Architecture'. Amelia talked to Meg Faragher, Communities & Access Learning Coordinator, to learn more. The tour and workshop take place from 10.15 am to 3.30 pm on Wednesday 17th January. Learn more by visiting the...
7m Jan 12, 2024
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S2 Ep297: Paying Tax On Your 'Side Hustle'
Do you earn extra money from selling things on the internet? Maybe you’re thinking about setting up an online shop. When do you need to start paying tax on your earnings? Hywel Davies has been getting all the important answers from HMRC. To find out more about paying tax on additional income, visit the HMRC website - Check if you need to tell HMRC about additional income - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) ...
7m Jan 11, 2024
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S2 Ep295: Free Employment Webinars for Young People from Blind In Business
Blind In Business are running free online employability workshops for young people aged 13-19. Amelia talked to Blind in Business Training Coordinator, Tayana Smith, to learn more. Visit blindinbusiness.org.uk/ or email info@blindinbusiness to learn more. Image: Logo of Blind in Business, which reads: Blind in Business, Helping Blind and Partially Sighted People Into Work.
6m Jan 11, 2024
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S2 Ep304: Sight Loss Councils and Govia Thameslink Railway Try a Train Event
Sight Loss Councils recently teamed up with Govia Thameslink Railway to pilot the try a train event, designed to improve blind and partially sighted peoples’ confidence in using trains. David Hogg finds out more.
8m Jan 10, 2024
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S2 Ep293: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 10 January 2024
Jemma Davidson, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Coordinator 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: You’re on the Guest List! Join the RNIB on Tuesday 30 January from 5pm until 5:45pm for an online event to learn more about RNIB's Sight Advice FAQ website, and how ...
9m Jan 10, 2024
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S2 Ep292: Making Bathroom Showers More Accessible
A new shower has been designed with help from RNIB, which promises to be one of the most accessible models on the market. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding out more.
8m Jan 09, 2024
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S2 Ep291: Making Warm Welcome Spaces Accessible to Blind and Partially Sighted People
Warm Welcome Spaces - a UK wide initiative which started up at the beginning of the cost of living crisis that works with and supports local communities to provide and promote warm spaces for people to keep warm, have a warm drink and a chat so that they don’t feel so isolated during the crisis. Warm Welcome Spaces and the RNIB have been working together to ensure that the local spaces that ca...
11m Jan 09, 2024
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S2 Ep290: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 06/01/2024
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. For the first update of 2024 Matt began by talking about the launch of the RNIB See Differently Awards 2024, encouraging people to send in their nominations for the seven categories by the deadline of midnight on Friday 2 February 2024. Then of course a mention of Wo...
7m Jan 06, 2024
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S2 Ep287: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Dear Santa, Snow White and The Box of Delights, 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 first of his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews for 2024. For Vidar’s first audio described theatre review of 2024 we looked back on three shows for younger audiences with firstly Dear Santa at the Birm...
10m Jan 05, 2024
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S2 Ep289: See Differently Awards Are Back For 2024!
Nominations are now open for RNIB’s See Differently Awards, which will take place later this year. The charity set up these unique awards to recognise and celebrate the individuals and organisations who have dedicated their skills, passion and time to improving the lives of blind and partially sighted people. Our Paulina spoke with Susannah Scott from RNIB to find out more. You have until Fr...
6m Jan 05, 2024
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S2 Ep294: Myth Busting with the RNIB Legacy Team
Do you have questions about writing a will? Helen Smith and Daniel Pepper from the RNIB Legacy team talked to Amelia to help bust some common myths and misconceptions. Access the free will guide and learn more about leaving a gift in your will by visiting www.rnib.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/gifts-in-wills/ Image: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written...
8m Jan 05, 2024
8m
S2 Ep285: Celebrating Braille on World Braille Day 2024!
To celebrate Braille on World Braille Day 2024 (4 January 2024) RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey, a Braille user himself, has gathered round the table four other enthusiastic users of Braille to discuss all things Braille from how they learnt Braille, the benefits of learning and using Braille for everyone, emerging new Braille technology, some quirky ways of using Braille to what Braille means ...
31m Jan 04, 2024
31m
S2 Ep288: Accessible Tax Services From HMRC
A new grant has made accessing HMRC’s tax services more accessible than ever for blind and partially sighted people, as Hywel Davies has been finding out.
10m Jan 04, 2024
10m
S2 Ep70: BT Achieves RNIB's Visibly Better Employer Standard
BT Group has become the latest global company to gain RNIB’s Visibly Better Employer Standard for their commitment to employing more blind and partially sighted people. Allan Russell spoke to new employee Lachlan, along with Alun Jones and Talal Hasan from BT to find out more. Image shows RNIB logo. RNIB written in bold black capital letters atop a white background and underlined with a bold ...
10m Jan 03, 2024
10m
S2 Ep286: Blind Runner Finishes 100 Marathons
At the start of the new year you might be thinking about getting your trainers on to go for a run, Dave Williams has been speaking to one blind runner who has just completed her 100th marathon.
12m Jan 03, 2024
12m
S2 Ep265: Try The Braille-o-Matic
A new tool from RNIB can help to represent your name in braille characters. Dave Williams has been finding out more. Head over to RNIB’s social media channels to find out how you can get your very own braille name with the ‘Braille-o-Matic’. X - RNIB (@RNIB) / X (twitter.com) (https://twitter.com/RNIB?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Instagram - RNIB (@rnib) • Instagram...
13m Jan 03, 2024
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S2 Ep268: Sleepy Girl mocktail recipe
Want a tasty mocktail that will help you get a good night's sleep? Amelia and Paulina make the famous 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' to celebrate the New year. Ingredients: 1 tsp to 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey 1 sprig rosemary 3 sprigs or about 2 tbsp fresh mint juice from 1/2 lemon (about 1-2 tbsp) juice from 1/2 lime (about 1-2 tbsp) 1 cup pure tart cherry jucie Large splash of sparkling water Ice ...
9m Jan 02, 2024
9m
S2 Ep268: 2024 Film and TV look Forward
Join RNIB Connect Radio's Film and TV fans, Amelia Hilton, Allan Russell and Kris Wallace, to hear which releases they're excited for in 2024. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
12m Jan 02, 2024
12m
S2 Ep268: Looking after your body in winter with Elizabeth Roddick
How can you eat well and get the vitamins you need over winter? Amelia checked in with Community Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick to learn more. Learn more about Elizabeth on her website elizabethroddick.com Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
9m Jan 02, 2024
9m
S2 Ep267: Using New Year As A Time For Reflection
The New Year is a great time to reflect on the past year and consider the year ahead. Amelia talked to Amanda Hawkins, RNIB Head of Mental Health and Counselling, to learn more. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
9m Jan 02, 2024
9m
S2 Ep283: Julian Fellowes on The Night Before Christmas
Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey, Belgravia and Gosford Park, has recorded a special version of the festive poem ‘The Night Before Christmas’ for visually impaired children to enjoy this Christmas. Lord Fellowes is a Vice President of the RNIB as well as President of the RNIB’s Talking Books Library. He was delighted to record the poem, which is a festive favourite of his. He is passi...
17m Dec 22, 2023
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S2 Ep284: Metro Blind Sport 50th Golden Anniversary Panel Discussion
Metro Blind Sport is a London based charity creating fun, accessible sport and social activity opportunities for people who are blind or partially sighted, of all ages and abilities. Established in 1973 by a group of passionate blind and partially sighted individuals keen to break down barriers to sports participation. On Friday 21st April 2023 Metro Blind Sport celebrated their 50th Golden An...
38m Dec 22, 2023
38m