S1 Ep944: VocalEyes What’s On 23 November 2021
Now for a round up of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Items highlighted included: VocalEyes online course from creative writing t...
8m Nov 23, 2021
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S1 Ep940: Covid Booster Vaccinations and a New Covid Treatment
Covid booster vaccinations have again been in the news with people in the 40s age group now being invited and encouraged to book their booster vaccinations and with recent news of new Covid treatments.   For this weeks regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about her thoughts on all the Covid bo...
4m Nov 22, 2021
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S1 Ep943: Global Disability Summit Is Coming
The second ever Global Disability Summit is taking place in February and Sightsavers want commitments from the government. Our Ellie Marsh has been speaking with Ross McMullan at Sightsavers to find out more. For more information visit: Global Disability Summit - Home (https://www.globaldisabilitysummit.org/) Image shows: The Global Disability Summit logo. A grey outline of the globe atop a ...
7m Nov 19, 2021
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S1 Ep942: Blind Dave Heeley To Collect OBE
Blind Dave Heeley has been a regular contributor to RNIB Connect Radio over the years, providing us with regular updates about his fundraising escapades, which has seen Dave raise millions of pounds for charity by taking on some of the Worlds toughest terrains and obstacles, including running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 day and escaping from Alcatraz. Last year Dave was recognised in the ...
8m Nov 19, 2021
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S1 Ep941: Braille Book Swap
Sandra Gayer chats to Tim Pennick to find out about his Braille Book Swap email list,  which has been set up to facilitate the exchange of hard-copy braille books. If you would like to find out more about the service, please click on the link below https://groups.io/g/BrailleBookSwap {image: Picture of an old Braille Book, it is a close up picture to illustrate the raised dots}
5m Nov 19, 2021
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S1 Ep939: VocalEyes What’s On 9 November 2021
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues welcome back blind and partially sighted people RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people, to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Items highlighted in...
8m Nov 09, 2021
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S1 Ep938: What's Accessible On Nintendo Switch?
Now, Black Friday is coming up and if you're considering some early Christmas shopping, well, you might want to know which Nintendo Switch Games have the best accessibility features for visually impaired gamers.  RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Chad Bouton, legally blind gamer from the United States, who reviews a few popular games available on Nintendo Switch. Image shows a ...
10m Nov 08, 2021
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S1 Ep938: In Conversation With VI Camel Farmer
We've all heard of a dairy farm, but have you ever heard of a camel dairy farm?   Our Paulina Kuchorew hears more as she chats with visually impaired farmer Dr Max Bergmann from DromeDairy, who joined us on the line all the way over from Australia. Find out more: https://thedromedairy.com/ Image shows Max at the farm, smiling wide and surrounded by three camels. 
12m Nov 08, 2021
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S1 Ep937: Stress, What to Look Out For, and Tips on How to Reduce Stress
With the clocks having just gone back, the night's drawing in and even now starting to see Christmas ads on the TV, we are probably approaching a very stressful time of the year.   So in this week's RNIB Connect Radio catch up with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth all about stress, what happens in the body when we feel stres...
5m Nov 05, 2021
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S1 Ep936: Optometrists Warning Over Illegal And Unsafe Contact Lenses As Online Buying Soars
Barry Snell chats to Association of Optometrist's (AOP) Dr Peter Hampson to find out about the rise in people buying their contact lenses online and the danger this poses. The AOP’s Know Your Lenses campaign launched on the 20 October 2021. As part of the campaign, consumers can read expert advice on eyecare and top tips for buying safely online,  www.aop.org.uk/knowyourlenses (https://protect...
4m Oct 29, 2021
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S1 Ep934: VocalEyes What’s On 26 October 2021
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues welcome back blind and partially sighted people RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people, to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described Item...
7m Oct 25, 2021
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S1 Ep933: Covid-19 PCR Tests, Lateral Flow Tests and Long Covid
With a number of recent news reports about false negative Covid-19  PCR test results, how concerned should we be? In this week's RNIB Connect Radio catch up with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, our Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth her thoughts about the reports in the news about the false negative PCR test and whether we should be concerned at all.     Eliz...
6m Oct 22, 2021
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S1 Ep932: German Short Film From VI Students Hits Film Festival
Dago Schelin is an academic, filmmaker and musician that currently lives in Marburg, Germany. Passionate about making movies, he also focused his academic work on researching representation of vision and blindness in film.   Lately Dago, has been coordinating a filmmaking workshop for blind and low-vision students, with their short film earning a spot at film festivals. RNIB Connect Radio's ...
12m Oct 18, 2021
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S1 Ep931: Sight Life Wales With Eyes Closed
RNIB Connect Radio’s Lynne Morgan has been hearing about a new theatre production from Sight loss Wales, With Eyes Closed, written by and featuring people with sight loss.   Image is of the Sight life logo: a white background with the word "Sight" in a bold green and the word "life" in black within a box.  Under the box appear the words Local sight loss support, Cymorth colled golwg lleol.
6m Oct 15, 2021
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S1 Ep928: Pop Up Shop In Support Of Guide Dogs Cymru
A Cardiff artist with sight loss has found a novel way to celebrate 90 years of Guide Dogs. RNIB Connect Radio’s Lynne Morgan has been finding out more from Sian Healey about the special pop shop and supporting the charity.   For more information about Guide Dogs Cymru follow them on Facebook.  Image shows Sian Healey and her guide dog Uri standing in front of her art work in the pop up sho...
9m Oct 13, 2021
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S1 Ep927: VocalEyes What’s On 11 October 2021
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues re-open their doors and welcome back blind and partially sighted people RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter...
7m Oct 11, 2021
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S1 Ep924: Covid Booster Vaccinations and the Flu Jab
If you fall just into the over 50's age or if you are clinically extremely vulnerable you may have been invited to book your Covid Booster Vaccinations and your annual flu jab at the same time but how safe is it to have both vaccinations together? In this week's RNIB Connect Radio catch up with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey finds out from Elizabe...
5m Oct 11, 2021
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S1 Ep926: Mid Devon Messenger - Supporting The Community
Let's hear from a Talking Newspaper that is helping to connect those living with sight loss in their local area. We spoke with Helen McIntosh, chair of the Mid Devon Messenger, about having to work with their volunteers from home and how they wanted to support anyone suffering from loneliness during Covid-19 lockdowns by still bringing out their Talking Newspaper. Find out more here: https://...
9m Oct 08, 2021
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S1 Ep925: Harmonica UK Festival
Susie West, who lost her sight in her twenties, recently took up the harmonica.  Susie spoke to RNIB Connect Radio about learning a new instrument, along with her teacher, Adam Glasser.  Both members of Harmonica UK, they talk about their love of music and Harmonica UK's festival from 15th to 17th October. For more information visit: https://www.harmonicauk.net/ Image is of RNIB Connect Radio ...
11m Oct 07, 2021
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S1 Ep929: Customer Led Communications Interview
RNIB's Customer Engagement Manager Sejal Maisuria chats with Janette Scott and Breandan Ward, who are part of RNIB's Customer Coms Working Group to find out why the group is important to them.  Image shows the RNIB Logo. RNIB written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a thick pink line. 
7m Oct 01, 2021
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S1 Ep920: On the Importance Of Being Heard With Kelsey Trevett
How important is representation? Today we find out as our Paulina Kuchorew chats with Kelsey Trevett, a blind teen and Co-chair of the Young Greens of England and Wales.   Image shows a smiling Kelsey kneeling down in a park,  their black guide dog at their side.
9m Sep 30, 2021
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S1 Ep918: A Round-Up of Up-Coming Audio Described Theatre Performances in Scotland
Now for a round-up of up-coming audio described theatre performances in Scotland as our Toby Davey chats with audio describer Christopher McKiddie.   Audio described theatre performances included: Grown Ups - King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, Saturday 2 October at 2.30pm The Play That Goes Wrong, King’s Theatre, Edinburgh Saturday 6 November at 2.30pm The Enemy - National Theatre of Scotland tour...
9m Sep 30, 2021
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S1 Ep916: Have You Heard Of Highland BlindCraft?
Highland BlindCraft is a manufacturer, producer and seller of mattresses, divan bed bases and bespoke bedroom furniture.  They also provide training and employment opportunities for individuals from across the Highlands of Scotland living with a variety of disabilities, including but not limited to visual and hearing impairments.   RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with their Execu...
9m Sep 24, 2021
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S1 Ep915: VocalEyes What’s On 24 September 2021
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues re-open their doors and welcome back blind and partially sighted people RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people, to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newslette...
7m Sep 24, 2021
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S1 Ep914: What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and How Best to Cope With It
With the night's drawing in and the evenings getting darker there are some people who find it difficult with mood changes at this time of the year and we do hear the term SAD mentioned quite a lot too.   So in this week's RNIB Connect Radio catch up with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth what seasonal affective disorder (SAD)...
6m Sep 23, 2021
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S1 Ep913: Martin Tickle, Business Development Manager at RealSAM
Martin Tickle talks to RNIB Connect Radio about the joy of meeting RealSAM customers, as he returns to face to face events. Image is of RNIB Connect Radio logo:  'RNIB' written in black capital letters on a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath.
5m Sep 15, 2021
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S1 Ep912: VocalEyes What’s On 10 September 2021
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues re-open their doors and welcome back blind and partially sighted people RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter...
7m Sep 10, 2021
7m
S1 Ep826: Hilary Lester's Walking Challenge
During 2020 Hilary Lester, along with the guide dog, Portia, virtually walked the Wales Coast Path.  When thinking of what she could do in 2021, Hilary challenged herself to walk 2021 miles. RNIB Connect Radio's Lynne Morgan caught up with Hilary to find out how she was getting on. Image is of a medal for walking the Camino de Santiago, virtually.
7m Sep 09, 2021
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S1 Ep825: Will There Be Delays to the Flu Vaccinations This Autumn?
With the start of the school autumn term and the night's drawing in, it might be that time again for a note from our GP to say it is time for our annual flu vaccination. So in this week's RNIB Connect Radio catch up with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, our Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth what has been happening to the roll out of this year's flu vaccinations...
5m Sep 09, 2021
5m
S1 Ep919: Kim Jaye Shares An Autumn Recipe
Get a delicious autumn recipe from blind chef Kim Jaye. To follow Kim and her recipes search for 'Kim Jaye Cooks' on Facebook and YouTube. Image shows Kim Jaye. 
6m Sep 01, 2021
6m
S1 Ep824: Tips On How to Lose Weight if We Have Put On a Few Pounds or More During Lockdown…
With the Paralympics on at the moment we all might be feeling we could maybe try and get a bit fitter and over all the lockdowns perhaps some of us may have put on an extra pound or two.   So in this week's catch up with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio's Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth how being overweight can have an effect on recovery from Co...
5m Aug 27, 2021
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S1 Ep823: What's Audio Described At The Fringe Pt 2?
World's biggest art festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, is back and our Paulina Kuchorew had a look at what audio-described events we can enjoy at the moment, but without having to leave our house. For each of the mentioned shows, you can book online by visiting: https://www.edfringe.com/  Or contact the access booking team.  Phone: 0131 226 0002 Email: accessbookings@edfringe.com (mailto:a...
7m Aug 20, 2021
7m
S1 Ep816: Supporting Young People In Boston
A Boston non profit organisation called Our Space Our Place is changing the lives of young people living with sight loss. Offering a range of after school activities, from career exploration  workshops, sports activities, to cooking classes and much more, the group aims to help them connect with others in a similar situation, whilst building their  self-confidence and independent living skills....
9m Aug 16, 2021
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S1 Ep822: Guide Dogs UK Supporting Children With 'Tech For All'
Guide Dogs UK has just launched their 'Tech for All' initiative and through it they are offering a free Apple iPad or iPhone to children and young people (aged 3-18) with visual impairments, to use outside of school. RNIB Connect Radio's Lynne Morgan spoke with Nathan Foy at Guide Dogs to find out more.    For more information about 'Tech For All' contact the Guide Dogs Guideline on 0800 781...
7m Aug 16, 2021
7m
S1 Ep911: VocalEyes What’s On 13 August 2021
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues start to re-open their doors RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Items highlighted this week include: Pr...
6m Aug 13, 2021
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S1 Ep821: Coping with Mental Health as We Start to Come Out of Lockdown and Restrictions
It has been fantastic to hear about the success of the GB Olympic Team, all the medals they have one in Tokyo over the last couple of weeks and hoping for similar success at the Paralympic Games too. It was very clear during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games how much mental health plays a part in determining outcomes for athletes.  So in this week's Connect Radio catch up with Pharmacist Elizabeth ...
5m Aug 12, 2021
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S1 Ep820: What's Audio Described At The Fringe?
World's biggest art festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, is back and our Paulina Kuchorew had a look at what audio-described events we can enjoy at the moment. For each of the mentioned shows, you can book online by visiting: https://www.edfringe.com/    Or contact the access booking team.  Phone: 0131 226 0002 Email: accessbookings@edfringe.com (mailto:accessbookings@edfringe.com) Textpho...
7m Aug 11, 2021
7m
S1 Ep819: NFBUK Rehabilitation Strategy Campaign
NFBUK, the National Federation of the Blind UK, is campaigning for a national rehabilitation strategy.  President, Andrew Hodgson, spoke to RNIB Connect Radio about the campaign.  Image is of the NFBUK logo: the letters NFBUK in bright green with the K extending into an arrow, with the words The Voice of Blind People, beneath in black.  
8m Aug 05, 2021
8m
S1 Ep818: Guide dog owner's vaccine experience and thoughts from RNIB Cymru
You should be able to get your Covid 19 vaccine without any difficulty.  Nathan Foy, who attended a vaccination centre in Cardiff, found it difficult to get into the centre, as security did not want to let him through because of his guide dog, Mason.  Nathan spoke about his experience to RNIB Connect Radio and RNIB Cymru Country Director, Ansley Workman, gave her thoughts on the incident. Imag...
14m Aug 05, 2021
14m
S1 Ep817: World's Largest Arts Festival Is Back!
Great news, world's largest arts festival - Edinburgh Festival Fringe, returns this month to thrill us with an explosion of creative energy and unique talents from all genres of arts.  As one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet, we can expect three weeks of some of the most unique shows, including some accessible ones. But how do we find out about them and how will t...
9m Aug 05, 2021
9m
S1 Ep815: Meet 'Social Audio Description'
Audio description seems to slowly become more present in our media, but there are still gaps, especially when it comes to music videos or film, TV show, and game trailers.  Well, Social Audio Description, a cooperative that champions diversity and the human voice, is bridging this gap, and they're doing it in a collaborative way.    RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with one of thei...
9m Aug 02, 2021
9m
S1 Ep919: Meet Blind Chef Kim Jaye
Meet Blind Chef Kim Jaye as she speaks about her love of cooking with the Happy Hour's Paulina Kuchorew. To follow Kim and her recipes search for 'Kim Jaye Cooks' on Facebook and YouTube. Image shows Kim Jaye. 
14m Aug 01, 2021
14m
S1 Ep814: VocalEyes What’s On 29 July 2021
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues start to re-open their doors RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Items highlighted this week include: Th...
7m Jul 30, 2021
7m
S1 Ep812: A Lesson In Vision Impairment With Blogger Elin Williams
Sometimes it can feel like we're our own barrier to a full life and that changing our perception of ourselves to a more positive one, is all we need to happiness. But what if that barrier comes from the outside and from how society and those around view us? What should we do then?   Disabled blogger and writer, LOOK UK mentor, and Global Brand Leader for InvisiYouth Charity, Elin Williams has...
9m Jul 30, 2021
9m
S1 Ep813: How to Keep Cool and Safe in the Hot Weather…
With all the hot weather we have been having and the weather forecasters predicting more hot weather over the summer in this week's regular check up with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we felt like it would be a good time to talk about how to keep cool and safe in the hot weather. Elizabeth began by explaining to Connect Radio's Toby Davey why the hot weather is...
5m Jul 29, 2021
5m
S1 Ep812: Check It Out: Blind Guy Travels Podcast
There's a new podcast in town and you might want to check it out.   Hosted by Matthew Shifrin, he takes us on a journey in Blind Guy Travels, expect anything from noodle arms and body language, watching an old Marx Brothers comedy with friendly live audio description, to convincing his friends to help set up a dating profile.   RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew caught up with Matthew to...
9m Jul 29, 2021
9m
S1 Ep811: What Is Music Therapy?
We're going to find out today a little bit about music therapy. What is it? How can it help? And what are the benefits?   Joining RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew to answer all of our questions is qualified Music Therapist and PR Officer with the British Association for Music Therapy, Clare Maddocks. For more information visit: www.bamt.org (https://www.bamt.org/) Image shows a collage...
9m Jul 26, 2021
9m
S1 Ep810: Meet Suffolk Sight Charity
Local sight loss charities are often the first port of call for those who have been just been told they are losing their vision. They offer hope and advice as well as peer support that can make a real difference. One area of support most often requested is technology support. Our Steven Scott spoke to Debbie and Mel from the local organisation Suffolk Sight to find out what they offer. For m...
9m Jul 22, 2021
9m
S1 Ep809: VocalEyes What’s On 16 July 2021
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues start to re-open their doors RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Items highlighted this week include: Th...
6m Jul 16, 2021
6m
S1 Ep808: The Possible Links Between Covid and Rheumatoid Arthritis
With so much news around at the moment regarding Covid, whether it is easing of restrictions, wearing of masks, or which countries we might be able to visit for holidays over the summer, in this week's regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Connect Radio's Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth for an update on her thoughts about Covid at the moment. ...
6m Jul 16, 2021
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