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
9m
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
9m
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
9m
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
7m
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
6m
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
5m
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
7m
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...
6m Aug 20, 2021
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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
6m
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
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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
6m
S1 Ep806: Disability Doesn't Stop Me From Fostering
Linda Garforth has been a foster carer with Oldham Fostering Service for over 30 years. She also lost the majority of her eyesight one morning in 2013, but with support and understanding, she was able to continue doing what she loves the most, offering a safe and caring home to kids in foster care.  RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Linda to find out why disability needn't be a ...
8m Jul 09, 2021
8m
S1 Ep807: Unscene Suffolk, The Mystery of Syleham Manor
Unscene Suffolk's new audio play, The Mystery of Syleham Manor launches on Friday 9th July.   Unscene Suffolk is a community theatre company for visually impaired adults.  Caroline, the director and long standing member Clare, who has Glaucoma and works for Suffolk Sight, talk about the audio production, brought about by lockdown, the history of the group and their on-line rehearsals.  Image ...
8m Jul 08, 2021
8m
S1 Ep806: Our Space Our Place
We're heading across the pond today to hear about a Boston-based non-profit, whose work is all about empowering young people with sight loss.   Titled Our Space Our Place, the aim of this non-profit is to Prepare blind youth for their future by building their self-confidence, and social and independent living skills.   RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with the founder of the grou...
7m Jul 08, 2021
7m
S1 Ep805: White Canes & Song-Writing With Musician Rik Jones
The last year was not easy but were there any positives to a UK-wide shut down? RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew catches up with blind musician and singer-songwriter Rik Jones, to hear how the last year has been for him, as well as for a sneak peak at his upcoming album. Find Rik Jones on iTunes, Apple Music or follow him on Facebook.    Image shows a British Flag with Rik Jones writte...
9m Jul 05, 2021
9m
S1 Ep804: VocalEyes What’s On 5 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: N...
6m Jul 05, 2021
6m
S1 Ep802: An Update All About Long Covid, What It Is, The Symptoms and How It Affects People
We are hearing a lot in the news about more and more people getting their Covid vaccinations which is great but we are also hearing about many cases of Long Covid too. So in this week's regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we thought it would be a good time to have a recap and update on Long Covid.   Connect Radio's Toby Davey asks Elizabeth whe...
4m Jul 02, 2021
4m
S1 Ep803: Diana, Princess of Wales' 60th birthday Commemoration
Thursday, 1st July would’ve been Diana, Princess of Wales’ 60th birthday.  The Princess once visited Cardiff Institute for the Blind (now known as Sight life) and Lynne Morgan has been chatting to 2 people who remember that day. Image is of Alan George, demonstrating a talking calculator to Diana Princess of Wales.
7m Jun 30, 2021
7m
S1 Ep801: Glaucoma Awareness Week 2021
Glaucoma Awareness Week 2021 runs from 28th June - 4th July and the charity Glaucoma  UK wants to emphasise the importance of family and loved ones.  RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell spoke with Glaucoma UK's CEO Karen Osborn and Jessica Sydenham, who is living with congenital glaucoma, to discuss how Glaucoma affects the whole family. {Image: Glaucoma UK logo in white writing against a purple...
8m Jun 28, 2021
8m
S1 Ep799: Impact Of The Pandemic On Full-Time Carers
Carla Golledge is a mum of three. She's also a full-time carer to her 8-year-old son Cameron. During the coronavirus pandemic her family struggled with receiving support, leaving Carla to forgo her own needs and wellbeing for the sake of her children.  She spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about the impact the last year had on her family and how social services could be improve...
8m Jun 28, 2021
8m
S1 Ep800: Rachel Jones, Policy & Campaigns Officer, Wales
Rachel Jones talks about her new role as the Policy & Campiagns Officer, Wales and the route that led her to that job; beginning with a meeting with her ECLO (Eye clinic liaison officer) and volunteering on the Living With Sight Loss courses. Image is a head shot of Rachel Jones, standing infront of wall, in a pink t-shirt wearing dark glasses. 
7m Jun 25, 2021
7m
S1 Ep798: Blind Dave Heeley June Update
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell chats to Blind Dave Heeley, who is back in training after the easing of lockdown restrictions. Things are thankfully now looking up for Dave as he chats to Barry about his latest DIY projects, training with his new guide dog and also reflecting on his recent appearance on Tracks Of My Life. Image: A close up of Dave out running. he is wearing a white t-shirt w...
7m Jun 21, 2021
7m
Claire Forde in conversation with... Seán Batty
We re-join Claire Forde for another sit-down 'in conversation with', this time with current STV weather forecaster Seán Batty. Seán is a familiar face on Scottish televisions, having presented STV Weather since August 2007. His passion for meteorology began at a young age, growing up watching Ian McCaskill, Michael Fish, and Heather Reid. He left home at 18 to study meteorology at Reading Univ...
1hr 6m Jun 19, 2021
1hr 6m
S1 Ep797: Zoe Gambling, Elite Supported Employment, Jobsense Programme
If you live in Wales, have sensory loss, are over 25 and are looking for employment, then the Jobsense programme could be for you.   Zoe Gambling, team leader at Elite Supported Employment, spoke to RNIB Connect Radio about Jobsense and what it has to offer. Image is of RNIB logo. RNIB written in bold, black capital letters on a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the wo...
8m Jun 18, 2021
8m
S1 Ep796: VocalEyes What's On 28 May 2021
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues start to re-open their doors, 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 included:   ...
6m May 28, 2021
6m
S1 Ep795: As Covid Restrictions Ease and People Get Their Vaccination Jabs How Important Is It to Still Maintain Social Distancing?
Following the easing of some of the Covid restrictions on 17 May and more to come hopefully over the next few weeks Connect Radio's Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow for some advice on how to keep Covid safe now that we are all able to get out and about a bit more.   Elizabeth and Toby talked about how the easing of restrictions have bee...
5m May 27, 2021
5m
S1 Ep794: New Show Features VI Dancer In Leading Role
Rationale Arts are a charity formed in 2019 after identifying a need for art to be made equally accessible to both disabled and non-disabled members of the community.  Their work, aims to improve public appreciation of the arts, and this June they have an exciting event coming up. Titled 'Trust in Care', their new show features performances from professional dancers who appeared on BBC Strictl...
8m May 21, 2021
8m
S1 Ep713: Free Pet Bereavement Service
The Pet Bereavement Service (PBSS) offers a free service to anyone who has lost an animal. They also work closely with the charity Guide Dogs. RNIB Connect Radio’s Sandra Gayer has been chatting to the PBSS manager Diane James, to find out more about the emotional support they can provide. {image: Blue paw print against a white background with the words PBSS Pet Bereavement Service)
4m May 14, 2021
4m
S1 Ep712: VocalEyes - The Interval 14 May 2021
Since the first lockdown in March 2020 with many theatres going dark and many museums, galleries and heritage sites having to close their doors, VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people, started up a weekly email newsletter titled 'The Interval' to share up-coming online accessible events for blind and partially sighte...
6m May 14, 2021
6m
S1 Ep711: Some Tips and Advice on Coping with Mental Health from Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick
As it is Mental Health Awareness Week Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Live Pharmacy in Glasgow for some helpful tips and advice on coping with stress and mental health as we start to come out of the Covid19 restrictions. Don't forget that the RNIB Mental Health Check-In sessions are here for you too and more details can be found by calling the R...
4m May 13, 2021
4m
S1 Ep710: Hay Fever - What Is It and How to Keep It At Bay!
With summer just around the corner and knowing that many people do suffer quite badly from hay fever, RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Live Pharmacy in Glasgow to talk all about hay fever.   What hay fever is, what treatments are out there for hay fever sufferers and some tips on how to cope with hay fever over the summer months.   To get ...
5m May 07, 2021
5m