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
S1 Ep3: The Welsh Connection
Catch up with what's happening in Wales.
58m Nov 02, 2017
58m
The Dangers of Wearing Halloween Contact Lenses
They’re a popular novelty item for Halloween costumes, but coloured contact lenses could leave you blind, eye doctors have warned. If bought online or from a market stall, it’s possible that the lenses could give you an infection as they may not have been medically-approved. RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley has been chatting to Colin Black, Optometrist and contact lens practitioner, to find ...
6m Oct 31, 2017
6m
RNIB New Project
RNIB has been involved in a new project for blind and partially-sighted hillwalkers in Edinburgh. IAIN WILSON reports
11m Oct 31, 2017
11m
Latest RNIB Campaign News
Jessica Hall shares the latest RNIB campaign news, including a new plan to improve accessible transport. Jessica is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Iain Wilson.
9m Oct 30, 2017
9m
Cat, Nicki & Kirsty discuss Employment & Education
Our friends Kirsty, Cat and Nicki continue their series of discussions about life with sight loss. Today we hear how Cat dealt with seeking education and a career after losing her sight. The ladies also discuss how tiring full time employment can be with sight loss.
23m Oct 30, 2017
23m
Sightseeing for Blind People
Everyone can enjoy the outdoors, no matter their ability. If you are blind or partially sighted, you will be pleased to know that there are routes and trails that have been designed with you in mind. These routes are easy to navigate, shorter in length and include features that make use of other senses. One such group who are providing this service is the Lothian Blind Ramblers Group, who hav...
11m Oct 27, 2017
11m
Kirsty, Cat & Nicki discuss Guide Dogs
Listen to the first part in an ongoing series of chats between friends Kirsty, Cat and Nicki. In this conversation Kirsty tells the ladies about her decision to take the leap and finally get a guide dog. A powerful chat about the acceptance of losing sight, the psychological impact of embracing a working pet, and how much a guide dog becomes a part of your life.
18m Oct 27, 2017
18m
Rosie Bans is on A Little Alternative
Scottish singer/songwriter Rosie Bans has just released her debut album Identify Yourself. On the day of release she joined David Hogg in the RNIB Studios to discuss the creative process and the themes behind the songs. Listen to A Little Alternative on RNIB Connect Radio every Friday at 9pm or Saturdays at 7pm.
9m Oct 27, 2017
9m
Rochelle Humes - National Children’s Eye Health Week Ambassador
Kris Wallace has been chatting to singer from The Saturdays Rochelle Humes. On the eve of National Children’s Eye Health Week research was released which reveals that undiagnosed eye-health conditions can lead to severe consequences for children’s education and wellbeing. Not only is Rochelle National Children’s Eye Health Week Ambassador, she's also a mother of two, a singer, and presenter of ...
10m Oct 25, 2017
10m
The Book Group - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
SPOILER WARNING! Don't listen unless you've read the book! Eleanor Oliphant is happy. Nothing is missing from her carefully timetabled life. Except, sometimes, everything. This month our blind and partially sighted book group discuss Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. What did they think?
31m Oct 25, 2017
31m
TV's Claire King has good news for carers this winter
An estimated 1 in 8 of us are caring for elderly, disabled or seriously ill people around the UK, and if you are a carer you may be missing out on vital benefits - including receiving a free flu vaccination. Discussing this, and what it's like to be a carer, with RNIB Connect Radio's Kris Wallace is Claire King - star of popular TV dramas Hollyoaks, Holby City and The Royal…although she is mayb...
8m Oct 24, 2017
8m
Ian Jentle's Veggie Pie
Ian Jentle takes us through a brand new recipe for his scrumptious Veggie Pie! #recipe #food #rnibradio #podcast #morningmix #yum #jillbarkley #ianjentle
8m Oct 24, 2017
8m
Sight loss charity cooks up crowd funding.
Visibility is a charity, based in the West of Scotland, that supports blind and partially sighted people. The organisation is now crowd funding to raise money to build an accessible kitchen, at it's Glasgow offices, to help train visually impaired people to cook. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Fiona Sandford, CEO, to learn more about the funding and what skills they hope to give to...
10m Oct 24, 2017
10m
Static Union on A Little Alternative
A Little Alternative host David Hogg caught up with Glasgow rockers Static Union recently when they played the OxJam charity event in aid of Oxfam. Hear what went down on the night in this fantastic interview. NOTE: DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE NIGHT THERE IS A LOT OF BACKGROUND NOISE THROUGHOUT Don't forget to tune in to A Little Alternative on RNIB Connect Radio every Friday night at 9pm & repe...
6m Oct 23, 2017
6m
#HowISee Campaign with Ryan Compton
RNIB are hoping their new How I See film will help educate the public over their treatment of blind and partially-sighted people during everyday life. Last year’s initial campaign is being followed up by a new film featuring contributors discussing the public perception of a lack of vision. Ryan Compton from the Midlands is just one of the people taking part in the film. In this interview RNIB'...
9m Oct 20, 2017
9m
#HowISee Campaign with Fiona Melville
RNIB has launched the latest stage of their How I See campaign. The sight loss charity has produced a short film highlighting aspects of day to day life for blind and partially-sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Kris Wallace spoke to film maker Fiona Melville. If you would like to view the full How I See film, and find out more about the campaign, visit rnib.org.uk/howisee or follow RNIB on ...
7m Oct 20, 2017
7m
#HowISee Campaign with Bernie Mullen
RNIB’s new campaign for 2017 How I See is well underway after being launched in October. A film detailing day to day life and public perception of blind and partially-sighted people is available for all to view at the charity’s website. It features a variety of different people from around the country. Bernie Mullen from Northern Ireland is just one of them and she’s talking to RNIB’s Joe Kenny...
8m Oct 20, 2017
8m
#HowISee Campaign with Jay Paul
Blind and partially-sighted people all over the UK are taking part in RNIB’s new How I See campaign. They’ve contributed to a short film focusing on how their vision affects public perception of them and their day to day life. RNIB’s Senior Marketing Officer Jay Paul has been explaining the thinking behind the concept to Basil Oxtoby. If you would like to view the full How I See film, and fin...
10m Oct 20, 2017
10m
#HowISee Campaign with Sam Little
Blind and partially-sighted people all over the UK are taking part in RNIB’s new How I See campaign. They’ve contributed to a short film focusing on how their vision affects public perception of them and their day to day life. Former radio presenter Sam Little is one of them and she’s been talking to RNIB Connect Radio’s Kris Wallace. If you would like to view the full How I See film, and fin...
13m Oct 20, 2017
13m
Can Vitamin D Protect Against Severe Asthma Attacks?
British researchers say they have found a way to cut in half the risk of asthma attacks that require hospitalization. The answer is vitamin D. The researchers from Queen Mary University of London concluded that taking oral vitamin D supplements in addition to standard asthma medication resulted in a 50 percent reduction in the risk of experiencing at least one asthma attack that required a vi...
13m Oct 19, 2017
13m
Georgie Takes The Morrell High Ground
Coming off a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, partially sighted performer Georgie Morrell is about to bring her second one-woman show ‘The Morrell High Ground’ to the London stage. Not only that, but she has also decided to resurrect her first show too and will be performing them both over the next few months. In this interview RNIB’s Kris Wallace has been finding out about her ...
19m Oct 12, 2017
19m
A Scrumptious Recipe for October Pie
Our Blind Chef, Ian Jentle, gives a fantastic new recipe in this week's Morning Mix! This is his recipe for his October Pie, a perfect recipe to keep cosy through the October Chills #pie #recipe #yum #food #ianjentle #jillbarkley #morningmix #rnibradio #morningmix #podcast
8m Oct 10, 2017
8m
The Welsh Connection - Episode 01
Lynne Morgan visits the allotments run by members of Cardiff Institute for the Blind and discovers more about VI Tennis in Swansea in the first edition of The Welsh Connection – telling stories of amazing adventures, fabulous feats, & everyday excitement experienced from the sight loss community all over Wales.
58m Oct 05, 2017
58m
Blind poets discuss sight loss, their lives, and their work
As part of our Talking Heads series poets Dave Steele & Giles L. Turnbull recently chatted to each other on RNIB Connect Radio about what poetry means to them & what it's like to be both creative in your art and live with sight loss. Giles - @Bix_cool - http://gilesturnbullpoet.com/ Dave - @Steele75 - http://theblindblogger.net/success-stories/dave-steele
15m Oct 05, 2017
15m
Flu Vaccanation Advice
Flu vaccination is available every year on the NHS to help protect adults and children at risk of flu and its complications. However, flu can be more severe in certain people & certain risk groups are more likely to develop potentially serious complications of flu. RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick to find out more.
13m Oct 05, 2017
13m
Ian Jentle's Sponge Pudding
We're in the kitchen on the Morning Mix with our blind chef, Ian Jentle, who is sharing his delicious recipe for Sponge Cake! #spongecake #ianjentle #recipe #morningmix #jillbarkley #rnibradio #podcast #cake
5m Oct 05, 2017
5m
Dangerous contact lens hygiene is putting people’s vision at risk
RNIB Connect Radio’s Kris Wallace has been chatting to Fight for Sight’s Michele Acton and optometrist Brendan O’Brien from Vision Direct about how people can better educate themselves on how to look after their eyes.
9m Oct 04, 2017
9m
Accessible voting
For many blind and partially sighted people the fundamental right to vote isn't always accessible. RNIB Connect Radio's Basil Oxtoby attended a recent event at Westminster hosted by the Government to discuss the issues around accessible voting with a variety of organisations, including RNIB.
17m Oct 04, 2017
17m
Life Stories - Daisy and Mervin - Love After Sightloss
Daisy and Mervin are childhood sweethearts, now both are in their 90s, they have overcome many obstacles over the years, including Daisy losing her sight a year ago. Whilst cuddling on the couch, they are here to tell us their story #love #rnibradio #jillbarkley #lovestory #sightloss #morningmix #podcast
11m Oct 04, 2017
11m
Campaigning for a better life.
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) campaigns on a whole variety of topics to improve the lives of people with a visual impairment. This month we learn how the charity is working to get a better standard of education for children, calls for adequate eye health capacity within NHS England and a call to get you involved as a volunteer campaigner. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell...
7m Oct 04, 2017
7m
Blind sailors on winning form.
Team GB's blind fleet racing team have recently returned home after taking part in September's World Championships. The team scooped a host of medals and rounded off a hugely successful competition by winning the trophy for overall winners. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Lucy Hodges, from Blind Sailing GBR, to learn more about the sport, the competition and how anyone with a visual...
6m Oct 03, 2017
6m
Who Is David Hogg?
Regular listeners of RNIB Connect Radio will know that the weekend show which introduces the best in new music – A Little Alternative - has a new host. Kris Wallace has been chatting to David Hogg to find out about his life, his show, and of course, his love of music. Don’t forget you can catch David on A Little Alternative every Friday night at 9pm and repeated Saturdays at 7pm only on RNIB C...
8m Oct 02, 2017
8m
Performing blind at the Fringe
Nicki Kelly chats to Tom Skelton & Georgie Morrell during this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival about their one man/one woman shows - each dealing with what it's like to be blind or partially sighted.
7m Sep 28, 2017
7m
Blind woman learns to see with her minds eye
A mother who was rendered blind by a near-fatal stroke has stunned medics by developing blindsight - an extremely rare sixth sense that allows her to 'see' the outline of objects. Milena Canning, 47, suffered irreparable damage to her primary visual cortex, the part of the brain that processes visual information, when her daughter Stephanie was just two years old. Although her eyes still func...
13m Sep 28, 2017
13m
How to achieve the perfect work/life balance
The pressure of an increasingly demanding work culture in the UK is perhaps the biggest and most pressing challenge to the mental health of the general population, so how then can we achieve a perfect work/life balance? RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley spoke to Damien Fahy, editor at money to the masses and also reporter Emma Thompson, to find out more
6m Sep 28, 2017
6m
Can Human Saliva Help Heal Wounds?
Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick chats about the stories behind the medical headlines, including one story which suggests human saliva can help to heal wounds. Elizabeth is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
12m Sep 20, 2017
12m
Could Alternative Cancer Therapies Increase Your Risk Of Death?
Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick dropped in to RNIB Connect Radio recently, to chat about some of the medical headlines which have been in the news, including a worrying headline which suggests that using alternative cancer therapies can lead to premature death. Elizabeth is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.
14m Sep 20, 2017
14m
Vision Pioneer Awards 2017 launch.
This year, 2017, sees the Royal National Institute of Blind people (RNIB) launch the Vision Pioneer Awards to highlight the work of sight loss professionals, at a prestigious event in London. They're also asking for your votes for 1 particular category. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Lorna Forbes, from RNIB, to learn more. #RNIBConnect
5m Sep 20, 2017
5m
Leading sight loss researcher discusses National Eye Health Week.
Dr Omar Maroo is a leading researcher and lecturer at University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Dr Maroo, to learn more about his research into retinal disease and why he thinks we need National Eye Health Week to encourage us to get regular eye tests. #RNIBConnect
8m Sep 20, 2017
8m
Research Charity supports National Eye Health Week.
Fight For Sight UK is a charity which raises money and then uses it to fund research into sight loss conditions, around the country. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to George McNamara, from FFS UK, to learn more about their annual funding of £3m and why they support National Eye Health Week. @RNIBConnect
8m Sep 20, 2017
8m
Ian Jentle's Roast Chicken, Potatoes and Parsnips
Our Blind Chef Ian Jentle delivers a mouthwatering new recipe on this week's Morning Mix! #recipe #rnibradio #jillbarkley #ianjentle #food #delicious
8m Sep 19, 2017
8m