Tips For VI Astrophotography
Would you like to learn how to take great photos of the night sky?  VI photographer and member of 'Blind Snaps' photography group Wayne Vowden gave us some great tricks and hacks on how to take that stunning photo of the stars.  Wayne spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. You can find ‘Blind Snaps – South West Connect’ on Facebook, or follow Wayne's personal photography page also...
8m Jul 06, 2020
8m
UK Group Supports Sight Loss Charities.
Visionary UK is an umbrella organisation that works to support and strengthen sight loss charities from across the UK. Every 2 weeks, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Fiona Sandford or Andy Haynes to learn more about their latest projects and some great grass roots services that are there for people who are blind or partially sighted. This week there's news on sport, digital comm...
5m Jul 03, 2020
5m
Georgie on Glaucoma
As it's glaucoma week, Red spoke to Georgie about living with the condition, and her relief of being able to get back to Moorfields. 
6m Jul 03, 2020
6m
Big Announcement From Sam Little
With everything going on in the world, we thought it would be nice to catch up with a familiar voice from the station, A Little Alternative’s previous host Sam Little.   Sam is currently working from home on a BBC Scotland show ‘Landward’ and has a major announcement to make. Sam spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. (Image shows Sam out for a run in the park with her guide dog Zi...
8m Jul 02, 2020
8m
'The Last of Us II' - Most Accessible Game Ever?
PlayStation and Naughty Dog's latest release, 'The Last of Us Part II' has been making ripples in the gaming industry since its release earlier this month. We spoke with RNIB Volunteer and fan of the franchise Ross Meegan to find out how truly accessible the new game is.  Ross spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. (Image shows the cover of the game with the main character Ellie h...
10m Jun 30, 2020
10m
28 Days in Hospital With Coronavirus
Pardeep Gill spent a total of 28 days in hospital, when he contracted Coronavirus. Much of that time was spent in isolation due to his visual impairment.  Pardeep has been sharing his story with RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell. Image: RNIB See Differently log. Black lettering against a white background, with a pink line underneath.
6m Jun 29, 2020
6m
Sam Leftwhich On Life Since Sight loss
Sam Leftwich chats to RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell about how charities, such as RNIB, have helped to keep busy and regain her confidence, since losing her sight in 2014.  Sam also chats about coping with lockdown, walking her dog Lizzie,  and her love of singing with fellow members of the Waterside Choirs in Essex. Image: Picture of Sam and guide dog Lizzie together in a field, after Sam ...
7m Jun 29, 2020
7m
The importance of attending an eye health appointment.
Ruth Rhydderch, ECLO at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, talks about the importance of attending eye appointments and, if you experience a change in your vision, seek help. If you need more information on eye health, visit https://www.rnib.org.uk/eyehealth or call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 999. Photo is of the RNIB logo.
8m Jun 26, 2020
8m
Sense Charity Celebrates 65 Years
Sense is a charity that supports those living with complex disabilities like dual sensory loss. And this Deafblind Awareness Week the charity is also celebrating their 65th Anniversary.  RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with CEO of Sense, Richard Kramer to find out how they are rising awareness and continue their support throughout the coronavirus outbreak. For more information ab...
6m Jun 26, 2020
6m
Would You Give Photography A Go?
Can you take good pictures of the night sky even if you are visually impaired? RNIB Connect Lead Wayne Vowden recently discovered a passion for photography and with it rediscovered his love for astronomy. Speaking with us, Wayne chats RNIB South West Connect photography group, his own photography page and gives some tricks for taking nice pictures of wildlife and the night sky. You can find ...
8m Jun 24, 2020
8m
What happens when RNIB receive a stamp donation.
Regional fundraising manager, Bernadette Halton, explains what happens when RNIB received a stamp donation. Photo is of a selection of envelopes sent to Captain Tom for his 100th birthday, waiting for the stamps to be cut off.
6m Jun 24, 2020
6m
Captain Tom Stamp Donation from Chris & Jan Jones
Chris and Jan Jones and their volunteers, cut the stamps from almost sixty thousand stamps from the birthday cards sent to Captain Tom on his 100th birthday, to donate to RNIB. Photo is of Jan Jones at her kitchen table with a mountain of stamps ready to put into 2 boxes. 
6m Jun 24, 2020
6m
Red catches up with Georgie
Red and comedian Georgie Morrell discuss their hopes and fears about returning to the pub and going to gigs as lock down eases. 
7m Jun 24, 2020
7m
Getting Better After Coronavrius
At RNIB Connect Radio we’ve been catching up with blind and partially sighted people to hear how they are getting on during the coronavirus outbreak. This time we spoke with Mark Pile, photographer and member of Blind Veterans UK , who fell ill with the virus a few weeks ago and is only just getting back on his feet. For Mark's photography page visit: www.mip-photography.com (Image shows a p...
5m Jun 23, 2020
5m
Cane Skills
15m Jun 19, 2020
15m
How Are Eye Health Appointments Resuming?
With restrictions easing, eye health appointments will slowly resume.   RNIB Connect Radio’s Steven Scott spoke with  President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Prof. Bernie Chang to find out how these appointments will look.   (Image shows a woman having her eye examined) 
14m Jun 19, 2020
14m
Help With Research To Build Better AI!
A new research project from Microsoft and City University of London could help improve image recognition apps like Seeing AI or TapTap See. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Lida Theodorou, one of the researchers behind the project to find out more. For more information about the project visit: https://orbit.city.ac.uk/2020/05/04/phase-1-data-collection/ or contact: Lida.Theodo...
6m Jun 18, 2020
6m
Taking Flight Theatre & Accessibility In Lockdown
Taking Flight Theatre Company wants to challenge perceptions of disability and disabled people and even in lockdown they continue to advocate for accessible performances.  RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with co-founder of the company, Elise Davison to find out how coronavirus affected their work. For more information visit: https://www.takingflighttheatre.org.uk/  
9m Jun 17, 2020
9m
Medicine Shortages And What to Do
Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick discusses medicine shortages, due to the coronavirus. She is talking to RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell. http://www.newlifepharmacy.co.uk
5m Jun 16, 2020
5m
Surviving Coronavirus
RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats with Tess Wareing,  Tess and her husband both contracted coronavirus within a week of the Government announcing  lockdown. Tess the spent seven day in hospital fighting for her life and is keen to praise the NHS for the care she received. Image: RNIB See Differently logo written In Black with a pink line directly underneath the word RNIB
9m Jun 16, 2020
9m
Phone Groups with Fay Jones
Long standing RNIB Cymru supporter Fay Jones started 2 groups on Anglsey. Fay continues to facilitate the groups during lockdown in Wales as they have now become phone groups. Photo is of RNIB Cymru logo.
6m Jun 16, 2020
6m
Writing For Confidence & Acceptence
Can writing help overcome insecurities? What about learning to accept your sight loss? RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with social media influencer Elin Williams about starting her blog five years ago and finding confidence through writing. You can follow Elin's blog at: www.myblurredworld.com
7m Jun 16, 2020
7m
Does Social Media Have Value?
Social Media can sometimes get a bed rep, but when used well it can be a valuable ally in breaking down stereotypes and raising awareness about sight loss.  RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with blogger Holly Tuke to find out how being part of the online community changed her life. You can follow Holly's blog here: https://lifeofablindgirl.com/ (Image shows a smiling Holly)
8m Jun 15, 2020
8m
VI Sports and Social Distancing
RNIB Director of Services, David Clarke and British Blind Sport Chief Executive, Alaina MacGregor sat down to discuss how people living with a visual impairment can take part in sports during the social distancing measures. 
12m Jun 15, 2020
12m
International Albinism Awareness Day 2020
International Albinism Awareness Day is celebrated on the 13th of June to help rise awareness about the condition and to celebrate those living with albinism worldwide. RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Karina Lang from Albinism Fellowship to find out more about the day and why it’s so important. For more information about The Albinism Fellowship visit: https://www.albinism.org.u...
5m Jun 12, 2020
5m
Dr Inderpal Singh encourages people to seek help with their eye health.
Dr Inderpal Singh talks about his own experience of eye problems during this time and encourages anyone to seek help if they have any eye health issues. Photo is of RNIB logo.
7m Jun 09, 2020
7m
Does The Easing Of Lockdown Reduce Independence?
With Lockdown easing across the UK, at different levels, does it actually mean that it will have a negative impact on blind and partially sighted people? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Elaine Orwin, from Northern Ireland, to hear about her concerns, difficulties with getting out and about and how you can help your local council make street design safer for visually impaired people....
5m Jun 08, 2020
5m
Let's Celebrate Carers Week With A Heart Warming Story.
Carers Week 2020 celebrates the contribution that people make by giving up their time, their jobs and much of their lives to give support to a friend or loved one. Today, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks to Hannah and Ray. Ray is blind and lives with other health conditions but his desire to be all he can be shone through so much, that not only did he find a loving partner in Hannah, sh...
8m Jun 08, 2020
8m
More Art Getting The Audio Description Touch Online.
With theatres, galleries and other arts venues closed at the moment, many are now hosting performances and collections online. Some of these are now accompanied by audio description for blind patrons, opening up shows and art to many, many more people. RNIB Connect radio's Allan Russell spoke to Anne Hornsby, from MindsEye Arts, to look at some shows and collections that are coming online. http...
8m Jun 05, 2020
8m
Volunteering at RNIB Cymru
National Volunteers Week is being celebrated from the 1st of June to the 7th of June 2020 and celebrates the vital work that volunteers do to help charities provide their vital services. We are going to hear from some of the volunteers who give up their time for RNIB, what they do, why they do it and why they would recommend supporting the UK sight loss charity. Today we hear from Mike who volu...
5m Jun 05, 2020
5m
RNIB Celebrates National Volunteers Week 2020
National Volunteers Week is being celebrated from the 1st of June to the 7th of June 2020 and celebrates the vital work that volunteers do to help charities provide their vital services. We are going to hear from some of the volunteers who give up their time forRNIB, what they do, why they do it and why they would recommend supporting the UK sight loss charity. Today we hear from Khadeja who is...
6m Jun 04, 2020
6m
Volunteering in Northern Ireland
National Volunteers Week is being celebrated from the 1st of June to the 7th of June 2020 and celebrates the vital work that volunteers do to help charities provide their vital services. We are going to hear from some of the volunteers who give up their time for RNIB, what they do, why they do it and why they would recommend supporting the UK sight loss charity. Today we hear from Kay, who is v...
7m Jun 03, 2020
7m
RNIB Volunteers
National Volunteers Week is being celebrated from the 1st of June to the 7th of June 2020 and celebrates the vital work that volunteers do to help charities provide their vital services. We are going to hear from some of the volunteers who give up their time for RNIB, what they do, why they do it and why they would recommend supporting the UK sight loss charity. Today we hear from Janette who i...
7m Jun 02, 2020
7m
Dr Amit Patel on navigating London
Disability consultant and guide dog owner Dr Amit Patel chats to Red about the easing of lockdown and how getting round London with his guide dog Kika has changed as a result.  [Image shows Amit and his children tickling Kika
7m Jun 01, 2020
7m
MATT AND HOLLIE RNIB OVERVIEW NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK 2020 TX
National Volunteers Week is being celebrated from the 1st of June to the 7th of June 2020 and celebrates the vital work that volunteers do to help charities provide their vital services. We are going to hear from some of the volunteers who give up their time forRNIB, what they do, why they do it and why they would recommend supporting the UK sight loss charity. Today it's RNIB's Chief Executive...
8m Jun 01, 2020
8m
The Blind Life Channel Breaking Barriers Online
The Blind Life is a YouTube channel that covers everything from mobile technology to low vision accessibility and beyond. Founder of the channel Sam Seavey spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew about his channel, sight loss and creating content during the coronavirus outbreak.  To follow The Blind Life visit:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbzN3eHbLKPzltSB560DkA/about   (Image s...
9m May 30, 2020
9m
Why Are People Not Seeking Help For Serious Conditions?
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell talks to Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick, from New Life pharmacy about heart failure and also about the wearing of masks during lockdown.    Elizabeth has also been fundraising for RNIB & recently shared a video of her Zumba challenge, which she completed in her kitchen. You can donate to Elizabeth's challenge by visiting http://bit.ly/er-fundraiser Image: Close up...
6m May 29, 2020
6m
Audio Project To Help Share Your Experience
Are you blind and partially sighted and would you like to share your experience of the lockdown in a creative way? Charity Intrasonus UK are encouraging you to send them your audio testimonials to become part of their latest audio project.   RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Roberto David Rusconi from Intrasonus UK to find out more. For more information visit: https://soundcloud....
8m May 28, 2020
8m
Lora Fachie Discusses Her Food Blog
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell chats to Paralympian Lora Fachie about her healthy eating blog, Blindingly Good Food. Lora is also keen to share her kitchen skills with fellow blind and partially sighted people. https://blindinglygoodfood.co.uk Image: Laura kneeling beside a fireplace beside two back Labrador's. One appears to be Lora's guide dog.
8m May 27, 2020
8m
Australian Blind Lawyer On His Lockdown Experience
At RNIB Connect Radio we’ve been catching up with blind and partially sighted people across the world to hear how they are getting on during the coronavirus outbreak. This time, our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with blind lawyer and activist Professor Ron McCallum about his experience of lockdown and working from home with the Disability Royal Commission.  (Image shows a smiling professor McCallum dr...
8m May 27, 2020
8m
Anti Fraud Week with National Trading Standards eCrime Team
Mike Andrews, head of National Trading Standards eCrime Team talks to Robert Kirkwood about fraud, including a scam fine for breaking lockdown and how your email password is the 'key to the kingdom'. [Image Shows eCrime Team logo]
6m May 22, 2020
6m
Australian Disability Royal Commission During Coronavirus
RNIB Connect Radio has been finding out how a Royal Commission in Australia is helping protect the rights of people living with a disability during the coronavirus outbreak. Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with blind lawyer and activist, professor Ron McCallum who works with the Commission.  For more information about the Disability Royal Commission visit: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/ ...
8m May 22, 2020
8m
How to identify the song of the Wood Pigeon and Collared Dove.
Adrian Thomas of the RSPB discusses the songs of Wood Pigeons and Collared Doves on RNIB Connect Radio. Photo is of Collared Doves on railings.
4m May 21, 2020
4m
Visually Impaired Film Fan Discusses Her Love Of The Cinema
RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats with visually impaired film fan Charlotte Bennie, who loves nothing better than going to her local cinema and watching the latest film releases.  She's also part of RNIB's film club, which is a telephone befriending service that allows like minded people to chat over the phone, about their love of movies.
8m May 21, 2020
8m
Anti Fraud Week with Barclays Bank
We talk to Ross Martin - Head of Digital Services at Barclays Bank about staying safe while banking online and by telephone. [Image shows blind user with headphones about to use an ATM]
9m May 21, 2020
9m
How to identify Blue Tits and Great Tits.
Adrian Thomas of the RSPB chats about garden birds with illustrations of the Blue Tit and Great Tit songs. Photo is of a Great Tit
5m May 20, 2020
5m
How to identify Robins and Blackbirds.
Adrian Thomas of the RSPB talks about the Robin and Blackbird, with illustrations of their song. Photo of a Robin.
6m May 20, 2020
6m
Avoiding Online Fraud with AbilityNet
Robin Christopherson (MBE) is the Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet.com.  He spoke to Robert Kirkwood about keeping safe online and avoiding scams like fake texts from your bank or even an email from foreign royalty giving you their fortune, and how to recover funds if you think you've been a victim of fraud.
8m May 19, 2020
8m
New Interim Director of Sight Life, Michelle Jones
Michelle Jones has been appointed new interim director of Sight Life (formerly Cardiff Institute for the Blind).  Here Michelle talks about her role during this difficult time. Image shows Sight Life logo
6m May 19, 2020
6m
How To Protect Yourself From Online Fraud
Basil Oxtoby speaks to Detective Superintendent Alex Rothwell from Action fraud to help you keep your money safe. #AntiFraudWeek [Image shows Action Fraud logo]
8m May 19, 2020
8m