UPS On Delivering Black Friday
Wallets will be feeling a bit lighter this weekend as shoppers search for ‘Black Friday’ bargains ahead of Christmas. Instrumental to making sure many of those parcels are delivered in time are the package delivery company UPS. RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell caught up with their director of package operations Stephanie Dexter to learn more about the logistical challenge ahead
4m Nov 24, 2017
4m
S1 Ep3: Sight Loss Support In Canada.
Each month we catch up with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) to find out how they're working to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people. This month RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to their Chief Executive, John Rafferty, to look at a new catalogue of accessible apps and IT training. #RNIBConnect
10m Nov 24, 2017
10m
S1 Ep2: Scottish Organisation Is Audio Describing Ballet.
Scottish Ballet is committed to improving access to all it's performances for patrons with disabilities. Each year they add Audio Description (AD) for blind and partially sighted people to enhance their festive shows, as they tour the country. This year it's the Nutcracker to get us in the Xmas mood and RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Pauline Laverty to learn more about the show and...
10m Nov 24, 2017
10m
S1 Ep1: RNIB Narrator Nominated For Top Award
The talking book service is an invaluable one for a lot of members of the blind and VI community, making sure that all people can enjoy a good book. This year, one of the RNIB’s narrators is up for an award at a ceremony taking place in London this evening, for the work they do for the library. RNIB Connect Radio’s Basil Oxtoby is here speaking to the nominee, one of the producers and to give y...
9m Nov 23, 2017
9m
Stretch In The Dark, Why?.
The ancient art of yoga is a great way to keep fit and encourage relaxation. On Sunday, November 26th, a class in Larbert Scotland will be taking to the mats in the dark. The idea is to raise awareness of the importance of regular eye checks and contribute to "In The Dark", a month long campaign by the UK's leading sight loss charity, RNIB. RNIB Connect Radio's Iain Wilson spoke to Ruth Steel, ...
6m Nov 23, 2017
6m
An Audio Diary From Nepal
As a blind or partially sighted person you might find that photographs aren’t always the best way to remember your holiday - or maybe you do - everyone has their travel style! Some of you may use a voice recorder to capture moments, just like Liz Frankland did when she recently went on the trip of a lifetime around the central Himalayan nation of Nepal. She and her partner, Paul went with a g...
17m Nov 22, 2017
17m
Disabled Workers In Scotland Facing Major Employment Gap
Only 42 per cent of people with a disability are in employment, compared with 73 per cent for Scotland as a whole - and the gap has widened for some, claims a group of six leading charities in a new report. Disability Agenda Scotland (DAS) says there are an estimated 284,300 disabled working-age people in the country, and many experience lower rates of employment and pay than the rest of socie...
7m Nov 22, 2017
7m
How to Make a Homemade Fish Pie
Our blind Chef, Ian Jentle, is on air with Jill once again this week, this time to give a fabulous new recipe - his homemade Fish Pie! #food #recipe #cooking #rnibradio #ianjentle #jillbarkley #podcast
7m Nov 22, 2017
7m
Focus On Energy Poverty In England.
Energy poverty is something that many people, of all ages, are facing across the UK. So what can be done to improve people's understanding of their bills, improve insulation and find more economical ways of keeping their homes warm? Community Energy England, along with Solarplicity, are looking at the worrying annual trend in England and offering some money saving advice, along with the chance ...
7m Nov 22, 2017
7m
Getting To Grips With The Seeing AI App
RNIB's technology officer Mohammed Atif reviews Microsofts Seeing AI app, which harnesses the power of AI to describe people, text and objects. Mohammed is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
10m Nov 21, 2017
10m
Guide Dogs Launches It's Christmas Advert.
This Christmas sees The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association launch its latest fundraising tv advert campaign. For many charities, this time of year is popular for encouraging individuals to make a one off or a regular monthly donation. The latest advert is a bit of a chiller and shows how visually impaired people can live life to the full, with the support of their 4 legged friend. RNIB Connec...
6m Nov 21, 2017
6m
Yoga In The Dark
Most people know what Yoga is but probably haven’t heard of Yoga in the Dark. The sight loss charity RNIB recently joined forces with the Hands On Health clinic in Exmouth, to give people the chance to take part in a Yoga class, but without the aid of sight. RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell spoke to Manya McMahon from Hands On Health, to find out more.
3m Nov 20, 2017
3m
RICA - Consumer Research For Older And Disabled People
Are you frustrated by the lack of accessibility in everyday technology? Maybe it’s washing machines, cookers or other white goods. Or it’s your television. Well, that’s where RICA comes in. Steven Scott reports.
8m Nov 20, 2017
8m
Bizzare News - Saluting The Flag
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 from Egypt which is causing outrage amongst students.
9m Nov 20, 2017
9m
Sight Loss Charity's Campaigning Success.
The UK's leading sight loss charity, RNIB, campaigns on a variety of topics in order to improve the everyday lives of people who are blind or partially sighted. The campaigns team have recently won a long running battle to have advertising "A" boards removed from the streets of Bradford. The boards can cause a variety of problems for people with disabilities, when it comes to getting around ind...
8m Nov 20, 2017
8m
New App Gives Blind People The 'Power To See' The World
A smartphone app that's taking the blind world by storm in America has just been released here in the UK.The app is called 'Seeing AI' and has been created by the technology giant Microsoft. RNIB's 'Tech Talk' contributor Scott is completely blind and from Boston in the States. He explains how the app can help us in our everyday lives.
11m Nov 17, 2017
11m
Volunteer ambassadors sought for Audio Description charity.
Vocaleyes is a charity which promotes and supports the availability of audio description services, for visually impaired people, across the arts. They've just launched a 1 year pilot to find Ambassadors to help build links with sight loss charities and arts venues, as well as increase the number of places where audio description services are available. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke t...
9m Nov 17, 2017
9m
Titch The Elf Has An Important Message From Santa
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7m Nov 17, 2017
7m
Scottish Charity Teaching The Blind To Cook.
The charity Visibility is crowd funding to raise money to build an accessible kitchen to give cooking lessons to blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Fiona Sandford, Chief Exec, to learn more about the project and maybe get some lessons booked in too! #RNIBConnect
10m Nov 17, 2017
10m
NeateBox Apps Can Change Lives.
NeateBox is a company which produces free apps that improve the lives of people with disabilities. Whether it's an app that can activate crossing lights, without you having to press a button, to the Welcome app which allows service providers to give a 1st class service to their disabled customers, the possibilities are limitless. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Gavin Neate, founder ...
11m Nov 17, 2017
11m
Raising Awareness Of Pancreatic Cancer
One in three adults might ignore potential symptoms of pancreatic cancer, according to a charity. Stomach ache, indigestion, unexplained weight loss and faeces that float rather than sink in the lavatory can all be warning signs of the potentially deadly disease and early detection and treatment are vital to save lives. On World Pancreatic Cancer Day, people around the world unite to Demand B...
9m Nov 16, 2017
9m
Renovating House Heeley
RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley chats to blind DIY expert Dave Heeley, who over the last 10 months, has been renovating & decorating their new family home. They both share a laugh at how doing DIY with sight loss can make simple things like unpacking boxes difficult. Dave though is just looking forward to being able to make a cup of tea.
8m Nov 16, 2017
8m
Could Having A Blood Test In Your 40's Predict Dementia?
Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick chats about the stories behind the medical headlines, including a recent headline which suggested having a blood test in your 40's could help predict dementia in women. Elizabeth is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
15m Nov 16, 2017
15m
The Race for Christmas Number One is On!
We are still some way out but the initial contenders for Christmas number one, including Elbow, Ed Sheeran and Stormzy, have already released the singles they are hoping to take the top spot. RNIB’s Kris Wallace chatted to host of A Little Alternative David Hogg about what they think might claim the prize come the 25th Dec.
10m Nov 16, 2017
10m
S1 Ep5: Scotland's cross party group on visual impairment.
The Scottish Parliament has many cross party groups which gives representation to a wide area of society, this includes the Cross Party Group on Visual Impairment. The group has a good relationship with Ministers and has had many successes over the years, improving the lives of blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to group convener Stuart McMillan MSP, to...
8m Nov 15, 2017
8m
S1 Ep4: The Welsh Connection this week explores audio description.
58m Nov 15, 2017
58m
Dont Swerve A Sight Test
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) have launched a new campaign 'Don't Swerve A Sight Test', urging a change in the law that would see drivers having to have eye tests every 10 years, to prove their eyesight is of the required standard to be behind the steering wheel. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell spoke with Henry Leonard, Professional Adviser for the Association of Optomestrists, to fin...
3m Nov 14, 2017
3m
Why Not Try RNIB's Online Shop?
Did you know you can enjoy free delivery on a wide range of products when you shop with RNIB? With Christmas just around the corner, many of us will soon be rushing around in a frenzy trying to buy presents for our nearest & dearest. We caught up with RNIB’s technology officer Madleen Mann to find out about some of the products available in the RNIB Online Shop.
5m Nov 14, 2017
5m
Future Of Diabetes Report
On World Diabetes Day, Diabetes UK marked the occasion by releasing 'The Future Of Diabetes' Report which they presented to Parliament. To discuss the findings within the report Robin Hewings, Diabetes UK Head of Policy, Knowledge and Insight spoke to RNIB Connect Radio’s Kris Wallace.
10m Nov 14, 2017
10m
It's World Diabetes Day
With Diabetic Retinopathy being the most common cause of blindness among people of working age in the UK; RNIB Connect Radio’s Basil Oxtoby went to Diabetes UK to speak to their senior clinical adviser, Libby Dowling, about World Diabetes day and other matters surrounding eye care and diabetes.
9m Nov 14, 2017
9m
Get Involved And Play Your Part
Would you like to become a secret shopper or a customer service guru? The charity RNIB, are working hard to give the sight loss community an important role in its decision making; Their ‘Play Your Part’ project allows blind & partially sighted people to read about opportunities they can get involved in, share their experiences and influence many different projects. RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon...
7m Nov 13, 2017
7m
Bizzare News - Religious Bell Wars
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 fall out bewtween the Catholic & Orthadox church over bells.
8m Nov 13, 2017
8m
Santa Has A Letter For Visually Impaired Children.
It's that time of year when the little ones are getting their letters to Santa ready, with all their Xmas wishes. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell made a special call to Lapland to speak to Titch The Elf & Santa too.
7m Nov 13, 2017
7m
Vidar Hjardeng Reviews 'Miss Saigon'
ITV's Vidar Hjardeng reviews the AD performance of the musical 'Miss Saigon', which he attended at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Vidar is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
9m Nov 10, 2017
9m
RNIB AGM 2017
The RNIB annual general meeting was held in London this week (9th Nov). Members of the RNIB Connect community were able to question senior and top level managers of the charity as well as find out about what’s ahead for the UK’s leading sight loss charity. RNIB Connect Radio’s Basil Oxtoby was there and sent us this report.
10m Nov 10, 2017
10m
ROE is on A Little Alternative
Fresh from her 'BBC Introducing Stage' performance at Glastonbury the musical sensation from Ireland ROE, who has just released her single Playground Fights, joined RNIB Connect Radio's A Little Alternative host David Hogg for a chat at The Record Factory in Glasgow before she took to the stage.
5m Nov 10, 2017
5m
How To Protect Yourself From Transfer Scams
Transfer scams are on the rise in the UK with all sections of society being targeted. To counter this FFA UK and the UK Government have launched the ‘Take Five To Stop Fraud’ campaign. RNIB connect Radio’s Barry Snell spoke to Tony Blake, Senior Fraud and Prevention officer at the Dedicated Card & Payment crime unit, to find out more about the campaign & find out how the public can protect th...
6m Nov 09, 2017
6m
Dave Heeley Chats House Moves, the Great Run Challenge & the Impending Retirement of Guide Dog Seamus
It's been a busy year for Blind Dave Heeley as he attempts to become the first blind person to complete every Great Run during a calendar year. He has also recently moved house & in typical Dave style, has ripped most of it out & been heavily involved in refurbishing it. Plus he recently found out that his loyal companion & guide dog Seamus will soon be retiring. RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pau...
10m Nov 09, 2017
10m
Why Not Try Home Yoga
If you’ve ever wanted to get into yoga but have been nervous about attending a class, one of our listeners might just have the answer. Claire Potter got in touch with RNIB Connect Radio's Tech Talk programme, to share her thoughts on a smartphone app which can teach you yoga at home.
9m Nov 08, 2017
9m
Blind Golf: The Perfect Sport For People With Sight Loss?
Sport can play a great part in building the confidence of people who have recently lost, or are losing their sight and Blind Golf, in particular, could be the perfect sport to get involved with. RNIB Connect Radio's Basil Oxtoby spoke to England and Wales Blind Golf’s current captain and secretary, Steve Beevers, to find out how you can get involved and what England and Wales Blind Golf are do...
8m Nov 08, 2017
8m
The Benefits Of Vitamin D
Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick chats about the stories behind the medical headlines, including a recent headline which suggested taking Vitamin D in childhood helped too prevent type 1 diabetes. Elizabeth is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
12m Nov 08, 2017
12m
The Art Of Storytelling
Giles Abbott is the only RNIB talking book narrator, who himself is registered blind. He has been speaking to Red Szell.
12m Nov 07, 2017
12m
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Monthly Update
Chris Danielson, director of Public Relations for the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), chats about the latest news & issues affecting blind & partially Stateside, inluding some exciting news around driverless cars. Chris is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell.
9m Nov 07, 2017
9m
Make a STRIKE with the National Blind Tenpin Bowling Association
The National Blind Tenpin Bowling Association’s event of the year – the National Finals – is fast approaching. Kris Wallace has been chatting to their chairman John Hoey to find out what goes on at the event…and how blind and partially sighted people can form their own teams to join the league.
10m Nov 07, 2017
10m
How to Make Delicious Roast Vegetables
Ian Jentle is on the Morning Mix, giving a new scrumptious recipe for delicious Roast Vegetables #delicious #scrumptious #ianjentle #jillbarkley #rnibradio #podcast #recipe #food
7m Nov 07, 2017
7m
Sight Loss Charity Aims To Connect With Blind Community
The charity RNIB, are working hard to give the sight loss community an important role in its decision making; The ‘Play Your Part’ project allows blind & partially sighted people to read about opportunities they can get involved in, share their experiences and influence many different projects. RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell spoke with Natalie Swiderska, RNIB’s Involvement manager to learn ...
10m Nov 06, 2017
10m
Nicki, Kirsty & Cat Discuss Music, Mental Health and Milestones
In the final part of an ongoing series of chats between friends Nicki, Kirsty, & Cat we hear how Nicki dealt with depression after losing her sight by teaching herself music to express her emotions. The ladies also discuss why we should all be willing to recognise our milestones and when we deserve a pat on the back. Join the conversation by tweeting @RNIBRadio
23m Nov 06, 2017
23m
New Charity Project Aims to Promote Inclusion In Rural Areas
RNIB recently launched their Need To Talk project, a new counselling service for those undergoing sight loss and living in rural areas. Funds from the European Union mean that this new service will operate jointly in Northern Ireland, The Republic of Ireland & the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Joe Kenny has been finding out more from RNIB's Amanda Hawkins.
3m Nov 03, 2017
3m
Do You Find Voting Accessible?
RNIB is amongst several charities that have recently visited Parliament to discuss first-hand the problems that some disabled people still have when casting their vote. Allan Russell spoke with Chris Skidmore MP, to find out what progress is being made.
12m Nov 02, 2017
12m
How To Keep Your Dogs Calm On Bonfire Night
Bonfire night can be a fun time for many but our four legged friends can find the celebration frightening and stressful. RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley spoke to Eilidh Smith, from the charity Guide Dogs, to find out how we can help to keep our dogs safe and calm.
16m Nov 02, 2017
16m