S1 Ep709: VocalEyes - The Interval 5 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 sighted ...
6m May 05, 2021
6m
S1 Ep708: Watch The Coastal Combat Fish-Off Event!
Wayne Vowden, The Blind Angler is going head to head in a live YouTube fish-off in his Coastal Combat: East vs West.  The event will take place on Saturday 8th of May at 7 PM and everyone is invited to join in for some live chat, answering questions and great banter between him and fully sighted fisherman Joe from the the Essex foraging and fishing channel. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchor...
8m Apr 29, 2021
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S1 Ep705: How Lockdown Changed Volunteering
Jenna Sludden and George Duncan have been volunteering for UK sight loss charity RNIB, for some time now. In March 2020, their volunteering roles changed due to lockdown, as the charity adapted to the new restrictions and calls for more help from it's customers cam flooding in. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke to Jenna and George to learn more about their changing roles and why the...
9m Apr 29, 2021
9m
S1 Ep707: Get Involved In Some Virtual Fun
RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell finds out about an upcoming weekend of virtual entertainment, which is being run by Virtually Eastbourne, a group of friends who have got together to raise money for the sight loss charity NFB UK. The weekend, which takes place on the 7th & 8th Of May, promises to provide, music, food, a raffle and lots of fun.  If you would like to find out more information p...
6m Apr 29, 2021
6m
S1 Ep706: Gordon Harries, Technology Loan and Grant
RNIB volunteer, Gordon Harris is also a member of Ceredigion Association for the Blind.  The society is offering blind and partially sighted people in the county, who are interested in technology, the opportunity to apply for a loan or grant.  Gordon explains the process and talks about how technology has made his life easier. Image is of of several tablets stacked on a table.
7m Apr 28, 2021
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S1 Ep704: A Year in Lockdown, Stewart Ross
As lockdown eases UK sight loss charity RNIB is asking for awareness of the challenges facing blind and partially sighted people. Sharing his experience of a year in lockdown is Stewart Ross, RNIB's Volunteer Campaign Coordinator, who found the world has gone unusually quiet a year ago.  To find out how you can support blind and partially sighted people as we come out of lockdown visit: rnib....
7m Apr 26, 2021
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S1 Ep703: Make Eyedrops Part Of Your Ramadan Routine
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell chats with Glaucoma UK’s Jo Bradley, who was keen to share some important advice regarding the use of eyedrops during Ramadan. {Image, A young woman self administering eye drops)
4m Apr 26, 2021
4m
S1 Ep702: A Year in Lockdown, Maggie
Sightlife member, Maggie from Cardiff, talks about her feelings of social isolation, her difficulty with shopping but how the phone became her lifeline, as she joined various phone groups to maintain social contact.   Maggie is worried about returning to her old, active life, despite receiving the vaccine. Image is of the RNIB Connect Radio logo.  Spaced black letters above and below a pink lin...
5m Apr 26, 2021
5m
S1 Ep702: A Year in Lockdown, Hilary Lester
RNIB Connect Radio regular and guide dog owner Hilary, talks about her experience of a year in lockdown.  Hilary is saddened because she feels the collective sentiment of “we’re all in it together” experienced during the first lockdown, has gone.  Walking daily has kept Hilary’s spirits up but she hopes people will take their time getting back to normality, as she fears a third wave. Image is o...
5m Apr 26, 2021
5m
S1 Ep701: A Year In Lockdown, Maqsood Sheikh
As lockdown eases UK sight loss charity RNIB is asking for awareness of the challenges facing blind and partially sighted people. Today, we hear from Maqsood Sheikh RNIB's Regional Campaigns Officer about his experience of a year in lockdown, from not being able to do the London Marathon in person, to struggles around public transport and worries over restrictions easing. To find out how you ...
9m Apr 21, 2021
9m
S1 Ep700: A Year in Lockdown, Karishma Shah
Karishma Shah is the Regional Campaigns Officer for London.  Karishma talks about the anxiety of not being able to access online shopping and others not socially distancing but welcomed lockdown, as a means to slow down.  As lockdown eases, Karishma hopes people will be more empathetic, remember how lockdown made them feel and realise, that feeling is how many disabled people feel every day.   ...
8m Apr 19, 2021
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S1 Ep697: A Year In Lockdown, Liz Jones
Liz Jones from Holyhead on Anglesey, tells RNIB Connect Radio about her experience during lockdown. Image is of RNIB Connect logo.  RNIB' written in bold black letters, with the words 'See differently' written underneath. There is also a striking pink line underneath the RNIB logo, set against a white background.
5m Apr 19, 2021
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S1 Ep699: VocalEyes - The Interval 16 April 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 sighted pe...
7m Apr 16, 2021
7m
S1 Ep698: A Year In Lockdown Lord Blunkett
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Lord Blunkett about 12 months of lockdown and he tells us why he's looking forward to mixing with friends, taking a holiday abroad but has concerns around people's mental health and ability to confidently get out and about again. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB's Connect Radio logo
8m Apr 15, 2021
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S1 Ep696: The AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine and Some Advice Regarding the Impact of Lockdowns on Mental Health
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Live Pharmacy in Glasgow to talk about the current news regarding the AstraZeneca Coronavirus vaccine, what should people do if they have had the vaccine and are about to have their second jab, has all the news affected people’s confidence in the vaccine roll out, finally we touch on how the lockdowns have imp...
5m Apr 15, 2021
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S1 Ep695: Audio Described Football at Wrexham AFC
Steve GIlbert, chairman of Wrexham AFC Disabled Sports Association tells RNIB Connect Radio about the audio described games they have on offer and also talks about his hopes for the club, as it's now owned by actors, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Image is of Wrexham AFC Disabled Supporters Badge.  A circle with a red strip around most of it but a green bottom, representing a pitch.  There a...
8m Apr 13, 2021
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S1 Ep694: Vaccine Programme in Wales
Dr Gill Richardson, Chair of Wales' Vaccine Programme, gives RNIB Connect Radio a progress report on what is happening in Wales.   Image is of RNIB Connect Radio logo.
9m Apr 13, 2021
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S1 Ep692: A Year In Lockdown, Alex Morgan
Alex Morgan from Gwent tells RNIB Connect Radio about her year in lockdown. Image is RNIB Connect Radio logo.
3m Apr 12, 2021
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S1 Ep693: A Year In Lockdown, Claire Lawrence
Claire Lawrence works for RNIB as a Regional Campaigns Officer and is also a competitive bodybuilder. Like many blind and partially sighted people, lockdown has been a pretty testing time for Claire, who has autosomal retinitis pigmentosa. As gyms closed and competitions were cancelled, Claire had to transfer the family home into both a gym and an office - as she got to grip with working from...
6m Apr 09, 2021
6m
S1 Ep691: A Year In Lockdown, Danielle McCann
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Danielle McCann, in the USA, to find out how her faith has helped her through the pandemic restrictions and why she still feels nervous about going out in public with her guide dog Schultz. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo
7m Apr 07, 2021
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S1 Ep690: John O'Groats to Lands End for RNIB
Lockdown has given all of us a little bit extra time to get some exercise in, the daily walks have been a lifeline! But this next gentlemen has taken walking, to the next level. You can follow Richard, sponsor him and even join him on his walk from John O'Groats to Lands End here: https://www.justgiving.com/richardsbigblindjogl 
6m Apr 07, 2021
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A Year In Lockdown, Nathan Tree
When Boris Johnson announced the UK lockdown one year ago, Nathan Tree decided it was time to do something useful, so he contacted RNIB and began the not so easy task of learning braille.  How is he getting on, one year on? RNIB's Steven Scott spoke to the Oxford man to find out.
10m Apr 07, 2021
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S1 Ep689: England football player tells RNIB about his new project, Learn with ESS
England blind football player Azeem Amir has achieved such a lot at his young age and his newest venture, a workshop session to take into schools and other settings to shed a light on disability and change peoples perceptions of what a disabled person is capable of, Ellie finds out more. If you want to find out more about Azeem and Learn ESS you can go to their website http://www.learnwithess.c...
9m Apr 06, 2021
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S1 Ep708: In Conversation With Germany's First Blind Electro DJ & Producer
What is it like to work in radio and music production in Germany, when you have a visual impairment?  RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew finds out as she speaks with 26-year-old DJ, Artin Akhavan, about his experience of an industry that he's been working in for over 10 years now.  For more information visit: https://djartin.de/  Image: black and white photo of hands adjusting sliders on ...
7m Apr 03, 2021
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S1 Ep688: VocalEyes - The Interval 2 April 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 sighted pe...
6m Apr 02, 2021
6m
S1 Ep685: The Covid Lateral Flow Test, Eye Problems and ‘Call The Pharmacist’ Now Available as an E-Book and Audiobook in the RNIB Library
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Live Pharmacy in Glasgow to talk about the Covid lateral flow test with regards to the potential increase in Covid testing in schools, Care Homes and for possible travel too and what happens if you get a positive result from the test.  In Elizabeth’s Pharmacy in Glasgow many people have been coming in and see...
5m Apr 02, 2021
5m
S1 Ep686: First partially sighted CEO of Oxfordshire association for the Blind
The first ever Partially Sighted CEO has been appointed at the Oxfordshire Association for the Blind, RNIB Connect Radio's Ellie Marsh caught up with him to find out what some of his aims are for his time as CEO. If you want to find out more about the Oxfordshire Association for the Blind you can go to their website http://www.oxeyes.org.uk 
8m Apr 01, 2021
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S1 Ep687: Join This Virtual Bake-In Event For Visually Impaired People
Do you enjoy baking? Perhaps you have picked up a liking for making tasty treats throughout lockdown or spent the last few months polishing your baking skills. No matter, if a veteran baker or a star-baker-in-the-making, there's a great live online event in which you can bake together with other blind and visually impaired people from the comfort of your own home. The Online bake-in event will...
8m Mar 31, 2021
8m
S1 Ep684: A Year In Lockdown, Monty Lilburn
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Monty Lilburn, who lives in Vancouver, to find out what his year in lockdown has been like as a blind person and what positives have come from it, including a better work life balance. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo
6m Mar 31, 2021
6m
S1 Ep683: Art Meant To Be Touched
Annie Fennymore is an award-winning blind artist who was told that by the age of 40 she would completely lose her sight.  In response, she created a unique form of tactile art which she's been showcasing all across the UK, through exhibitions, workshops, collaborations and public talks.    Having founded Blind Alley Art, Annie now uses her tactile art to encourage anyone who is worried their ...
10m Mar 26, 2021
10m
S1 Ep682: Living As A Visually Impaired Woman In The UK
Ove the past weeks there has been a lot of discussion around the safety of women in the UK. However, blind and partially sighted women are often missing from discussion of problems women face daily. Emily Davison is a writer, blogger, YouTuber, and Disability Advocate and she spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Ellie Marsh about her experience of being a visually impaired woman in the UK. If you'...
9m Mar 26, 2021
9m
S1 Ep681: A Year in Lockdown, Ross Meegan
As we mark the anniversary of the first lockdown, here on RNIB Connect Radio, we'll be chatting with members of the blind and partially sighted community to hear how the last year has been for them.   Today, sharing his experience of lockdown is, avid gamer, and active member of the RNIB Connect Voices community, Ross Meegan. To find out how you can support blind and partially sighted people...
8m Mar 25, 2021
8m
S1 Ep680: A Year in Lockdown, Lindsay Coyle
As lockdown eases it’s essential that social distancing measures don’t restrict blind and partially sighted people's independence. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Lindsay Coyle, RNIB's Local Campaigns Manager about working from home, difficulties going out and social distancing, shopping in stores, and her concerns around taking public transport and adjusting to easing restric...
8m Mar 25, 2021
8m
S1 Ep679: A Year in Lockdown, Jonathan Mears
Another in our series of reflections on a year in lockdown now, Ellie talks to Jonathan from Gateshead about how music has helped him get through this year…  
5m Mar 25, 2021
5m
S1 Ep678: Accessible Caravan Holidays
Laura Joliffe, an RNIB Connect Radio listener contacted the station to tell us about a holiday she'd taken with North Wales Accessible Holidays for Blind and Visually Impaired.  A charity run by Nigel and Karen Garry, Nigel told RNIB Connect Radio all about the charity and the accessible caravans. Image is of Nigel and Karen, along with Nigel's guide dog, standing outside one of their caravans. 
9m Mar 24, 2021
9m
S1 Ep677: A Year in Lockdown, Martin Symcox
Ellie finds out what Metro Blind Sport have handled lockdown and what they might take forward with them as the country starts to open back up… 
4m Mar 24, 2021
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S1 Ep676: A Year in Lockdown - Leonie SeymourMilsom
Robert Kirkwood talks to Leonie SeymourMilsom about working in the Contact Department of the Police Force through lockdown, her hopes to travel once allowed and see her mum after a year, and her concerns that outside eating and drinking may be a hazard for guide dog users.
7m Mar 24, 2021
7m
S1 Ep675: A Year in Lockdown, Nina Chesworth
Ellie talks to Nina who shares her experiences of her cain training being stopped due to the lockdown, but shares her happiest memories from the last year, baking with her son… 
6m Mar 24, 2021
6m
S1 Ep674: Brandon Hulcoop, A Year In Lockdown
The Last twelve months has been a journey for Brandon Hulcoop, from  feelings of complete isolation to the launch of his own business, it’s certainly been a bizarre time in his young life. He has been sharing his story with Barry Snell. {image: 'RNIB' written in bold black letters, with the words 'See differently' written underneath. There is also a striking pink line underneath the RNIB logo...
8m Mar 23, 2021
8m
S1 Ep673: A Year in Lockdown, Jess Beal
A year on, we're looking back at how the coronavirus outbreak affected the lives of those living with a visual impairment. The challenges, the little blessings and how we and the world around us adapted to the new normal of everyday life. Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Jess Beal who lives in South London with her husband who is also visually impaired. Jess has mainly had a positive exp...
6m Mar 22, 2021
6m
S1 Ep672: A Year in Lockdown, Sally Rodrigues
A year on, we're looking back at how the coronavirus outbreak affected the lives of those living with a visual impairment. The challenges, the little blessings and how we and the world around us adapted to the new normal of everyday life. Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Sally Rodrigues who is a blind complementary therapist from Bristol who had her first child Carina during lockdown arri...
7m Mar 22, 2021
7m
S1 Ep671: A Year in Lockdown, Billy Hendren
A year on, we're looking back at how the coronavirus outbreak affected the lives of those living with a visual impairment. The challenges, the little blessings and how we and the world around us adapted to the new normal of everyday life. Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Billy Hendren a young visually impaired adult from South Ayrshire about his year in lockdown, the highs, and lows for h...
5m Mar 22, 2021
5m
S1 Ep670: A Year in Lockdown, Sarah Lambert, RNIB Head of Social Change
Sarah Lambert RNIB Head of Social Change, shares her thoughts on the past year since the first UK lockdown and tells RNIB Connect Radio what RNIB will be doing in the near future, to make coming out of lockdown less challenging for RNIB customers. Photo is of RNIB Connect Radio logo.
8m Mar 22, 2021
8m
S1 Ep670: A Year In Lockdown, Mark Griffiths
Mark Griffiths was just getting to grip with blindness when lockdown started and the following twelve months were particuclary difficult time, although some good things have happened too. He has been sharing his story, with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. {image: 'RNIB' written in bold black letters, with the words 'See differently' written underneath. There is also a striking pink line und...
8m Mar 22, 2021
8m
S1 Ep669: A Year In Lockdown, RNIB CEO Matt Stringer
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Matt Stringer, Chief Exec of UK sight loss charity RNIB, to look back at what a year of lockdown has meant for the charity and what the future holds within the new norm… #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB's Connect Radio logo
9m Mar 19, 2021
9m
S1 Ep668: VocalEyes - The Interval 19 March 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 sighted pe...
6m Mar 19, 2021
6m
S1 Ep663: Lockdowns, Long Covid and Should We Be Worried About the Stories Around the AstraZeneca Vaccine?
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Live Pharmacy in Glasgow to talk about whether the  lifting of lockdown restrictions have had a noticeable effect in the number of respiratory infections, an outline of the differences between a cold and a flu and the flu and Coronavirus. A reminder of what Long Covid is and how it might affect some people w...
6m Mar 19, 2021
6m
S1 Ep667: A Year in Lockdown, Vivienne Wilkes
A year on, we're looking back at how the coronavirus outbreak affected the lives of those living with a visual impairment. The challenges, the little blessings and how we and the world around us adapted to the new normal of everyday life. Here, our Paulina Kuchorew chats with RNIB volunteer Vivienne Wilkes to find out how the last year of lockdown has been for her and how technology, volunteer...
8m Mar 18, 2021
8m
S1 Ep666: A Year in Lockdown, Marion Lewis
Marion, from Borth, in Ceredigion, talks about her year in lockdown. Image is the RNIB Connect Radio logo. 
5m Mar 18, 2021
5m
S1 Ep666: A Year in Lockdown, Pat Jones Jenkins
Pat, from Porthcawl, South Wales, talks about her year in lockdown. Image is of RNIB Connect Radio logo.
5m Mar 18, 2021
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