S2 Ep113: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Disney’s The Lion King, 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 time Vidar was reviewing the story of one young Lion Cup’s epic journey to fulfil his destiny as King of the Pridelands in Disney’s The Lion King as ...
8m Sep 08, 2023
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S2 Ep114: Pressures Faced by Blind and Partially Sighted People - 20th Anniversary Roundtable
What are the big pressures faced by blind and partially sighted people? For our 20th Anniversary, we gathered Tech Talk co-host Callum Stoneman, Visually Impaired Creators Scotland (VICS) founder Kirin Saeed, and our Toby Davey to talk it out and share their experiences. Listen to Callum Stoneman on Tech Talk every Tuesday at 1pm, repeated on Thursday at 9pm and Saturday at 5pm. You can learn...
29m Sep 08, 2023
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S2 Ep115: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 08/09/2023
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 1 year on since the death of the charity’s patron, Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth the 2nd and the benefits of charities working together for greater influence.. If you, or someone you know, would like in...
8m Sep 08, 2023
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S2 Ep112: AD Tour of exhibition 'Beyond The Little Black Dress'
On Tuesday the 12th September, fashion fans can visit the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh after dark, for an Audio Described tour of their exhibition ‘Beyond the Little Black Dress’. Amelia talked to Community Engagement Officer, Rachel Drury to get more details. The tour takes place from 5.30 to 7pm on Tuesday 12th September. You can contact the National Museums Scotland by calling ...
8m Sep 07, 2023
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S2 Ep111: Blind Leading - Blind Adventurer Dean Dunbar Teaches Amelia To Proneboard
For our 20th anniversary, RNIB Connect Radio staff are trying out new activities with the help of blind and partially sighted experts. Amelia took to the water to learn Proneboarding from Blind Adventurer Dean Dunbar. Learn more about Dean's adventures by going to his website extremedreams.co.uk (https://extremedreams.co.uk/) and by searching for 'Dean Dunbar Blind and Dangerous' on Facebook....
17m Sep 07, 2023
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S2 Ep110: Conversation With 20 Year Old Emmy Anstee For Our 20th Anniversary
How have things changed for blind and partially sighted people over the past twenty years and what are their hopes for twenty years in the future? As part of our anniversary, David Hogg's been speaking to some blind and partially sighted twenty-year-olds. Today, Emmy Anstee from the YouTube Channel Emmy's VIP Life shares her insights. You can listen to RNIB Connect Radio on Freeview Channel ...
6m Sep 06, 2023
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S2 Ep109: Research Charity Bravo Victor
Time for us to learn about the work of sight loss research charity, Bravo Victor. Amelia talked to Scientist Nikki Heinze to learn more. As Nikki said, you can learn more about Bravo Victor by going to their http://www.bravovictor.org and following them on twitter @bravovictororg . Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
7m Sep 06, 2023
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S2 Ep106: Employer Achieves Desirable Visibly Better Employer Status
Visibly Better Employer Standard is an industry recognised status which highlights the employers commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, for current and prospective employees. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to RNIB and E.Com to learn more about the standard and what it means to achieve it. If you’d like more information on the Visibly Better Employer Standard, go to http://www....
11m Sep 06, 2023
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S2 Ep108: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 6 September 2023
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: Share your story and contribute to a brand-new immersive art exhibition! Award-winning filmmaker turned media artist, David Van Eyssen, creates work about time and m...
6m Sep 06, 2023
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S2 Ep107: Taking An Audio Described Tour Of Buckingham Palace
Have you ever wanted to feel like royalty? Audio described tours of Buckingham Palace are a popular way to get closer to the monarchy. But what’s the experience like? Dave Williams spoke to Pardy Gill to find out. Image: The front gates of Buckingham Palace, as mentioned by Pardy during his conversation with Dave.
9m Sep 05, 2023
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S2 Ep105: Blind Leading - Learning The Martial Art Of Wing Chun
As part of RNIB Connect Radio’s 20th anniversary celebrations, the team were set a challenge to find activities that blind people could excel in, or that sighted people could learn about from blind or partially sighted experts Allan Russell decided that as he practiced the martial art of Wing Chun, his sighted colleagues should have a go, with the help of experienced instructor Martin Gibbons....
12m Sep 05, 2023
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S2 Ep101: A Kid’s Favourite Gets The Dotty Treatment
Lego has brought out a range of bricks that include Braille, to help young children learn the code, play with sighted friends and family and develop their motor skills. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Lego and RNIB to find out more about the fun offering. If you’d like to find out more about Lego Braille Bricks, go to www.lego.com (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com...
11m Sep 04, 2023
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S2 Ep104: Celebration Cupcakes With VI Chef Kim Jaye
As we celebrate 20 years of RNIB Connect Radio, our Happy Hour show is bringing you 20+ Tips for Wellbeing throughout the month of September. Today, VI Chef Kim Jaye shares a recipe for her delicious Oreo cupcakes with a twist. You can listen to RNIB Connect Radio on Freeview Channel 730, ask your Smart speaker to play RNIB Connect Radio, get us online at http://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio ...
4m Sep 04, 2023
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S2 Ep103: What Is Happening In Nature With Nature Guide Andy Shipley
As we celebrate 20 years of RNIB Connect Radio, our Happy Hour show is bringing you 20+ Tips for Wellbeing throughout the month of September. Today, VI nature guide Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion, shares how we can immerse ourselves into the natural soundscape around us. You can listen to RNIB Connect Radio on Freeview Channel 730, ask your Smart speaker to play RNIB Connect Radio, get u...
5m Sep 04, 2023
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S2 Ep102: Tips For Digital Wellbeing With Holly Tuke
As we celebrate 20 years of RNIB Connect Radio, our Happy Hour show is bringing you 20+ Tips for Wellbeing throughout the month of September. Today, creator of Life of a Blind Girl blog and social media star, Holly Tuke, shares her Top Tips for Digital Wellbeing. You can listen to RNIB Connect Radio on Freeview Channel 730, ask your Smart speaker to play RNIB Connect Radio, get us online at h...
3m Sep 04, 2023
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S2 Ep99: Charity Chief Exec’s Anniversary Message
RNIB Connect Radio will celebrate its 20th anniversary through the month of September 2023. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with RNIB CEO Matt Stringer to discuss the radio station’s growth over the last two decades and what will be done to continue its successful run. You can listen to RNIB Connect Radio on Freeview Channel 730, ask your Smart speaker to play RNIB Connect Radio, get...
7m Sep 04, 2023
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S2 Ep99: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 02/09/2023
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 campaigning on rail ticket office closures, accessible maps and greetings cards and a look back at his visit to the IBSA Games in Birmingham.. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the sup...
9m Sep 02, 2023
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S2 Ep100: Visionary Update September
Now time for an update from Visionary UK, a membership organisation for different sight loss charities across the UK. Amelia was joined by Fiona Sandford of Visionary and Dom Tooze of MySight York to learn about their work. Go to www.visionary.org.uk (https://www.visionary.org.uk/) to find out more about Visionary. Go to https://www.mysightyork.org/ to find out more about MySight York. Image...
7m Sep 01, 2023
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S2 Ep98: 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 they’re focusing on the campaign to keep rail station ticket offices open. If you’d like more information on campaign...
9m Sep 01, 2023
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S2 Ep97: New Sight Loss Councils To Launch In Scotland
Sight Loss Councils, a project funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust has been very successful in England, now the Sight Loss Councils are coming to Scotland, find out how they'll work and how you can get involved.
9m Aug 31, 2023
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S2 Ep95: Connect Voices Round Up 23rd August 2023
Gemma 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 Hubert Pawelkiewicz.
6m Aug 23, 2023
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S2 Ep93: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 19/08/2023
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 chats with RNIB Connect Radio’s Hywel Davies about the fall in the backlog of ongoing access to work claims, advice on how to contact your MP to make your voice heard about the potential closure of railway ticket offices, plus a look ahead to the IBSA ...
8m Aug 19, 2023
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S2 Ep94: Musician And Podcaster Bobby Goulder
Bobby Goulder is a talented composer, musician, and arranger. He’s now started the ‘Legally Blind’ podcast to chat with other people in creative industries with low vision. You can find out more about Bobby at his website - Bobby Goulder | Musical Director, Arranger, Composer (bobbygouldermusic.com) (https://www.bobbygouldermusic.com/)
6m Aug 18, 2023
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S2 Ep92: Yvette Gets Behind The Wheel For RNIB
15 years after giving up her driver’s licence due to sight loss, Yvette Chivers is preparing to get back behind the wheel of a car. Hywel Davies finds out how it’s all in aid of RNIB. If you'd like more information on Yvette's driving experience and how you can donate visit her Just Giving page - Yvette Chivers is fundraising for RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People (justgiving.com)...
5m Aug 17, 2023
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S2 Ep91: Fun and Great Music Making at the Royal Society for Blind Children’s Percussion Play Workshop
A fun time was had by many young blind and partially sighted people at the Royal Society for Blind Children’s Percussion Play Workshop held at there Life Without Limits Centre in central London on Wednesday 9 August 2023 and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there chatting with some of the young blind and partially sighted people taking part in the workshop and some of the people who made the...
15m Aug 16, 2023
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S2 Ep89: Weightlifting and Strongman Competitor Claire North
Claire North went from a gym beginner to a Weightlifting lover and Strongman competitor. She told Amelia about the joy of trying new sports and how See Sport Differently can help you get active. Learn more about See Sport Differently and try the quiz at https://www.rnib.org.uk/our-campaigns/see-sport-differently/ Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
9m Aug 16, 2023
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S2 Ep90: Reece Watt takes on 20-mile walk for Haggeye
Barry Snell chats to Reece Watt ahead of his latest fundraising challenge. Reece is walking 20 miles to raise money for Haggeye. Find Reece's fundraising page by visiting  /justgiving.com/fundraising/reece-watt1 (https://justgiving.com/fundraising/reece-watt1) Learn more about Haggeye by visiting https://www.rnib.org.uk/nations/scotland/youth-engagement-haggeye/ Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bri...
5m Aug 15, 2023
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S2 Ep88: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description
For blind and partially sighted people, Audio Description is hugely important to make television, movies and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable. Audio Description is a narration which describes what is physically happening, say on stage, the big screen or in museums, galleries or other arts events. It comes in many forms but never interrupts actors dialogue or guides. Each month, RNI...
9m Aug 15, 2023
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S2 Ep85: Ratboys are on A Little Alternative
Ratboys are set to drop their new album The Window via Topshelf Records on 25th August. Lead singer, Julia Steiner joins David Hogg to discuss the record, what it was like leaving their hometown of Chicago to record with their hero Chris Walla in Seattle and all the weird and wonderful vinyl varients of the album You can catch A Little Alternative on RNIB Connect Radio every Friday at 9pm or S...
8m Aug 12, 2023
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S2 Ep87: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 12/08/2023
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 campaigning to keep rail ticket offices open and we get sporty, looking ahead to the IBSA World Games in Birmingham.. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services ava...
7m Aug 12, 2023
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S2 Ep86: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC As You Like It, 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. As 2023 marks 400 years since the publication of Shakespeare’s first folio which includes the comedy play As You Like It, this week Vidar was taken into t...
6m Aug 11, 2023
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S2 Ep85: Take The Bins Out Director Mark Janicello
Now our David Hogg finds out about a play going on at the Fringe until this Saturday night
6m Aug 11, 2023
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S2 Ep83: How to start Creative Writing
Have you ever wanted to try Creative Writing but weren’t sure where to start? Amelia talked to author Riley about their love of writing and how you can get started. Riley's first novel 'Faith Remains' is written under his pen name 'Riley Crow'. You can find Riley's blog by visiting www.rileyyeomans.com (https://www.rileyyeomans.com/) and you can follow his guide dog Yashka's Instagram accoun...
8m Aug 10, 2023
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S2 Ep84: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 9 August 2023
Clare Aldworth, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Officer 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: New RNIB See Work Differently Placement See Work Differently is an employment initiative run by RNIB. It’s designed to help blind and partially sighted people get on tha...
8m Aug 09, 2023
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S2 Ep96: RNIB Helps Dipton Community Campaign For A Safe Puffin Crossing
Today we hear about a successful campaign which lead to the creation of a safe puffin crossing in Dipton, a small village located in County Durham. Our Paulina spoke with RNIB’s Regional Campaigns Officer Lewis Winton and campaign supporter Julie Morton to find out how the local community came together with RNIB to push for the creation of a safe crossing in their village. To get in touch wit...
11m Aug 08, 2023
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S2 Ep82: Dr. Esme Fuller-Thomson
A recent study has found that people who live in warmer climates in the US leads to an increased chance of sight loss in later life. Our David Hogg finds out more…
8m Aug 08, 2023
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S2 Ep81: Life As A Partially Sighted Academic
What is life like as an academic with sight loss? Amelia talked to Zein about research, teaching and starting a PhD during the pandemic. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
6m Aug 07, 2023
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S2 Ep80: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 5 August 2023
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 chats with RNIB Connect Radio’s Hywel Davies about the ongoing consultation around the closure of railway ticket offices, plans for RNIB's involvement at upcoming political party conferences, plus a look ahead to the IBSA World Games in Birmingham. If...
9m Aug 05, 2023
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S2 Ep79: Screening of New Movie about Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Esme’s Umbrella have worked with a team of filmmakers to create a brand new film about living with Charles Bonnet Syndrome. 'Aspectum' has its first screenings on August 10th and Amelia talked to Judith Potts from Esme's Umbrella and Filmmaker Jack Morris to learn more. To learn more about Charles Bonnet Syndrome visit charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk (https://charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk/) To get in tou...
9m Aug 04, 2023
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S2 Ep78: New Items In The RNIB Shop - August Update
There are several new items in the RNIB Shop which could make your life easier. Tech Talk's Dave Williams finds out more about the Luna S Portable Video Magnifier, the Energrid Powerbank and the Verbalise Pocket Reminder Clock. You can find more information for each of the products discussed at these links: Luna S Portable Video Magnifier | RNIB (https://shop.rnib.org.uk/luna-s-portable-video...
8m Aug 03, 2023
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S2 Ep77: Macular and Me Webinars August Update
Time now for our monthly update from the Macular Society and their Macular and Me webinars. David Hogg caught up with the organiser of the webinars Colin Daniels to find out what's in store this month.
6m Aug 03, 2023
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S2 Ep75: New Clothing Store raises money for Sight Loss Charities
A new store selling pre-loved clothing has opened in Derbyshire, and is donating ten percent of profits to sight loss charities. Partially-Sighted co-founder Tilly Dowler told Amelia about her business, Wanted Wardrobe. You can learn more about Wanted Wardrobe by following them on Instagram and TikTok, and can visit their store on Vinted by searching 'Wanted Wardrobe'. Image: RNIB Connect Ra...
7m Jul 31, 2023
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S2 Ep74: WhatsApp Technical Specialist Drew Mochak
Tech Talk’s Dave Williams speaks to Technical Specialist Drew Mochak from Meta to hear about his work on the social media application ‘WhatsApp’ and his thoughts on making social media more accessible for everyone. You can hear more from Drew and Dave’s conversation on this week’s episode of Tech Talk, Tuesday at 1pm on RNIB Connect Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
9m Jul 31, 2023
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S2 Ep73: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 29 July 2023
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 chats with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the news that the consultation around the closure of railway ticket offices has been extended by the Train Operating Companies until 1 September, a response to the launch this week by the Government of t...
8m Jul 29, 2023
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S2 Ep72: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage, 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 Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage as the UK and Ireland touring production visited the Alexandra Theatre in Birming...
6m Jul 28, 2023
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S2 Ep72: Ben Wilson Joins Extant as Their First Trainee Artistic Director
Ben Wilson is a blind actor, theatre maker and access consultant who has just started in post with Extant the UK’s leading theatre company for blind and partially sighted performers and audiences as their first Trainee Artistic Director. Ben spent five years as the Ramps on The Moon Agent For Change at Sheffield Theatres and co-founded both creative audio description company Hear The Picture a...
13m Jul 28, 2023
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S2 Ep71: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 28/07/23
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio speak with 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 update focuses on the ongoing Railway Ticket Office Consultation. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved, email c...
9m Jul 28, 2023
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S2 Ep69: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 26 July 2023
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: RNIB Christmas Survey: If you have a child or children with vision impairment, then we’d love to hear from you! Every Christmas, RNIB sends accessible Letters from Sa...
6m Jul 26, 2023
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S2 Ep68: Visionary Update on Ticket Office Closure Consultation
Time to catch up with Visionary about the Rail Ticket Office Closures and how they’re preparing for their annual conference. Amelia talked to Amy Pearman and Nina Chesworth from Visionary to learn more. Go to https://www.transportfocus.org.uk/train-station-ticket-office-consultation/ (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transportfocus.org.uk%2Ftrain-station-t...
7m Jul 25, 2023
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S2 Ep67: VICTA's Upcoming Events For Young People
There are new opportunities for young people to get active and to get out of their comfort zone, Hywel Davies hears about the latest from VICTA. For more information on VICTA's Self-Advocacy course and trip to see 'Wicked' in London, visit - VICTA Activity Calendar | Browse our current activities | VICTA (https://www.victa.org.uk/our-services/activity-calendar/)
5m Jul 25, 2023
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