S2 Ep1163: AD TV Show Review - Inside Man
Time for a TV show review and this time we're looking at the thriller drama from BBC and starring Stanley Tucci and David Tennant. Reviewing the four-part series, it's Luci. Image shows the poster of Inside Man. Four rectangles overlap each other, showing the four lead characters looking serious with blood splatters across their faces. The centre rectangle shows Stanley Tucci's character spea...
4m Aug 22, 2025
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S2 Ep1160: Keeping Your Vitamin D Levels Up…
Well, with all the hot wether and heat waves we have been experiencing recently for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about making sure your getting enough vitamin D and keeping hydrated too. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about why it is so important to make sure we are getting enough vitamin D. Then to talking ab...
5m Aug 21, 2025
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S2 Ep1159: What’s it like TO Be A Guide Dog Owner in Australia Compared To The UK
In this podcast, Hubert finds out about some differences in guide dog ownership approach between Australia and the UK as he welcomes back Abby from Guide Dogs in Australia.
10m Aug 19, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1158: VocalEyes What’s On 18 August 2025
Now for a roundup 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 regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Good Night, Oscar - Friday 5 Sep...
6m Aug 18, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1157: Guide Dog Blogs – Abby’s Guide Dog Duke
This week on Guide Dog Blogs, we have a special one, as we are off down under to chat to Abby from Australia about her guide dog Duke.
9m Aug 12, 2025
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S2 Ep1156: Thinking About Heart Health for Older People…
We do hear a lot about looking after your heart and especially for older people so for this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are discussing heart health for older people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth what should blood pressure ideally be like for older people and whether it is true that salt could increase people’s blood pr...
4m Aug 08, 2025
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S2 Ep1154: Dog Blogs: James O’Driscoll tells the Story Of Disney The Guide Dog
This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert welcomes back James O’Driscoll, to find out about one of his most recent dogs, Disney.
7m Aug 04, 2025
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S2 Ep1155: VocalEyes What’s On 31 July 2025
Now for a roundup 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 regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Rough Magic - Wednesday 6 August...
6m Jul 31, 2025
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S2 Ep1153: Being Medically Prepared for Your Holiday and Tick Bites…
With many of us about to go off on our holidays whether that might be a break here in the UK or further afield for this weeks check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we start with what we all should be thinking about in terms of our medicines when we are about to go off on our holidays and whether it would be a good idea to take a first aid kit with us too. Then RNIB Connect R...
5m Jul 28, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1152: What Does A Children’s ECLO Do?
Following a recent episode of Eastenders, which featured the parents of baby Jimmy meeting an ECLO, Hubert spoke to Talia Treen, to find what an ECLO is, and what the differences are in what a children’s ECLO does compared to other ECLOs.
6m Jul 23, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1151: Guide Dog Blogs – James Talks George The Star Wars Dog
Hubert welcomes James back onto Guide Dog Blogs, this time James tells him about one of his guide dogs, and this one seems to be based on famous movie franchises.
6m Jul 21, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1150: James O’Driscoll Shares His Sight Loss Journey Plus Talks Simply Fit
This week Hubert speaks to James about his sight loss journey, and finds out about the company he has set up called Simply Fit.
10m Jul 18, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1149: Guide Dog Blogs: James talks about His First Dog, and Shares Some Good News
Hubert welcomes James onto guide dog blogs for the first time, as he finds out about his first guide dog experience, but not before James shares some exciting news.
10m Jul 16, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1148: Train operators in West Yorkshire Try out An Independent Ticket Gate Travel Pass
Independent train travel isn’t just about getting on the train and getting off at the other end, a small task like going through ticket gates on your own also counts, and there is a type of pass being looked at which could enable people to do so. Hubert finds out more in this podcast.
5m Jul 16, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1147: VocalEyes What’s On 11 July 2025
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 regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Mrs Warren’s Profession - Satur...
8m Jul 11, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1145: Teresa Gordon Tells Us About The MACS Charity
Have you heard of MACS charity? In this podcast, Hubert chats to Teresa Gordon, who tells us about a charity called MACS, which aims to support children, adults and families who are dealing with three specific sight conditions: Microphthalmia (small eye), Anophthalmia (no eye) and Coloboma (gap in the structure of the eye). Find out more about their work here: About MACS Conditions – MACS – M...
8m Jul 11, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1146: How Accessible Is Gaming Platform Steam'?
Tech Talk's Hubert Pawelkiewicz spoke to RNIB's Accessible Gaming and Immersive Technologies Research Officer Ben Breen about the accessibility of the digital games distribution service 'Steam'.
18m Jul 10, 2025
18m
S2 Ep1144: TPT Releases 35 New Internship Opportunities For 2025
If you want to take your first step into employment, or indeed want to return into employment, and you are blind or partially sighted, Thomas Pocklington Trust have published a new set of internship opportunities as part of their Get Set Progress Programme. Hubert spoke to their head of Internships, Josh, to find out more.
8m Jul 10, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1143: John Tells Us About Peanut The Guide Dog
This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to John, about his guide dog peanut, and the application process, which was a little different, plus we hear about how peanut saved John’s life a few times.
9m Jul 08, 2025
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S2 Ep1142: Free Admission to Artists Tactile Art Exhibition
Barry Snell talks to artist Olya Lynx, who currently has a tactile exhibition taking place at Lytham Heritage centre. The exhibition runs until the 20th July 2025. To find out more about Olya Lynx art click here (https://olyalynxart.co.uk/) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneat...
6m Jul 08, 2025
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S2 Ep1140: How Best to Cope in a Heatwave…
With the very hot weather we have been experiencing recently for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about how best to cope with the heat and hot weather. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether there are certain individuals who are at greater risk in the heat than others. Then to what is heat exhaustion and how dangerous mi...
5m Jul 04, 2025
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S2 Ep1141: Upcoming Conferences for adults and Professionals from Retina UK
Retina UK are putting on 2 conferences in September, and you are invited. Find out more as Hubert speaks to Lauren from Retina UK to get more information on each of the conferences, and how you can get registered.
9m Jul 04, 2025
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S2 Ep1139: How To Easily Check If You're At Risk Of Glaucoma?
One of the leading causes of blindness in the UK, is Glaucoma and it’s estimated to affect around 700,000 people in the UK, with half of them unaware they have it. For Glaucoma Awareness Week we’re focusing on the eye condition itself, importance of early detection and the support available. Joining us now to help us better understand this condition is Chris Hunton, Glaucoma UK trustee. Imag...
8m Jul 01, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1138: Guide Dog Blogs – Mark’s Dog Mary
This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert speaks to Mark Long, and finds out how and why he got his first guide dog Mary, and how it has helped him to adapt to sight loss.
8m Jun 30, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1137: Guide Dog Blogs – Guide Dogs Finding Shortcuts
Hubert welcomes Janette Scott back for the final time, as he finds out about how one of her guide dogs had the ability to find shortcuts in routes that Janette did, which is quite remarkable.
6m Jun 24, 2025
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S2 Ep1136: VocalEyes What’s On 24 June 2025
Now for a roundup 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 regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Stereophonic - Saturday 5 July, ...
8m Jun 24, 2025
8m
1136: Why Are There Issues Around Medicine Waste and What Can Be Done About It?
With many of us probably having some old out of date medicines or maybe unfinished prescriptions knocking around at home for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about medicine waste and what might be done to reduce the amount of waste too. Elizabeth began by outlining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey some of the figures that illustrate the scale of ...
5m Jun 18, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1135: Guide Dog Blogs – Janette Scott’s Henry The Hound
Hubert welcomes Janette back once again, this time to hear about one of these guide dogs who just loves to work, and is very excited about it, too excited perhaps?
6m Jun 16, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1134: Sir Charlie Mayfield Team talk About Their Report following The Keep Britain Working Roundtable
Hubert attended the Keep Britain Working Roundtable which took place at the RNIB Office in London. There he spoke to the people from the Sir Charlie Mayfield Team, who are working on a review report looking at employing and retaining people with disabilities in employment.
6m Jun 16, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1133: Matt Stringer’s Reflections On The Keep Britain Working Roundtable
Following the Keep Britain Working Roundtable which took place in the RNIB office in London. Hubert managed to catch up afterwards with RNIB’s CEO Matt Stringer to her his thoughts on the event.
6m Jun 16, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1132: RNID At The Keep Britain Working Roundtable
Hubert attended a very important roundtable hosted at the RNIB office in London, where the key topic was the report being worked on by the Sir Charlie Mayfield Review team, focusing on keeping people with disabilities in Employment. Following the event, he spoke to some of the guests, including the RNID.
4m Jun 16, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1131: Rob Sears Sight Loss Story
Carrying on our sports themed sight loss stories, this week, Hubert chats to Rob Sears about his sight loss journey, and how he has adapted his love of sports over time.
7m Jun 16, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1130: Dog Blog – Janette’s Match Making Dog
Janette Scott joins us back to talk about one of her many guide dogs, this time, one that very much chose her, and also helped her choose her partner. Find out more in this podcast.
8m Jun 16, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1129: VocalEyes What’s On 10 June 2025
Now for a roundup 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 regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Crucible - Saturday 14 June ...
6m Jun 10, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1128: Research in London Looking for Blind and Partially Sighted Participants
Blind and partially sighted people have an opportunity to get involved in Neuroscience Research conducted at Goldsmiths, University of London. The study explores how people who are blind or severely visually impaired sense their body’s internal signals, like their heartbeat, and how this relates to feelings and emotions. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to tell us more about the research is Dr Sonia ...
9m Jun 05, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1127: Story Of Mark Long who set up his own gym
Have you ever dreamed of setting up your own gym? Well Mark long has done exactly that, and did not let his sight loss stop him. Hubert spoke to him and found out about his gym adventure and his sight loss journey.
7m Jun 05, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1126: Trek The Sahara Desert For Charity!
Could you take on an adventure of a lifetime and trek across the Sahara desert, all in support of a good cause? Well, Colin Hetherington and James Clarke are doing just that as they take on the challenge for charity Retina UK. They spoke with Paulina Kuchorew about the upcoming challenge. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital lett...
8m Jun 05, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1125: Glide Demo Day – Nickie talks about her experience
Hubert went along to London Paddington Station to try the Glide device at one of its demo days, but he also got to chat to other blind and partially sighted people who gave it a go.
4m May 29, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1125: Glide Demo Day At London Paddington Station – Chat With Amos MIller
Hubert has been out and about to London Paddington Station to attend one of the Glide Demo days. He not only got to try Glide for himself but also got to catch up with CEO and co-founder Amos Miller.
10m May 29, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1124: All About Sunscreen and Sun Protection…
With all the great weather we have been having recently and summer just around the corner with hopefully long days of sunshine too, for this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about sun and sun protection. Elizabeth began by outlining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about ways on how best to protect yourself from the sun. Then to an explanation...
5m May 27, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1123: VocalEyes What’s On 27 May 2025
Now for a roundup 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 regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Age of AI - Recorded Audio D...
8m May 27, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Aspire Consultancy
Back to Sight Village where David Hogg caught up with Graham Longly from Aspire Consultancy who offer hi and low tech solutions for people who are blind or partially sighted. Image shows David interviewing Graham. David is on the left in a pink and blue gradient t-shirt and holds up a small recording device to Graham, who is wearing a deep maroon polo and leaning back against the table with hi...
3m May 22, 2025
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Dolphin
At Sight Village Scotland, our David Hogg spoke to Dolphin Computer Access about some new AI features coming to their products. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
3m May 22, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Glidance
More now from Sight Village Scotland as our David Hogg speaks to Luke Buckberrough, co-founder of Glidance. Image shows David interviewing Luke outside the Glasgow Science Centre with lovely sunshine streaming down on them. David is on the left and smiles as he holds up a tiny microphone clipped into his recorder. Luke smiles back as he stands across from him.
8m May 22, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Seescape
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Barry Snell has been interviewing many of the exhibitors but also caught up with Diane and Elena from Seescape, who were there to check out some of the latest accessible products and services. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white back...
4m May 22, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - The Royal National College for the Blind
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Barry Snell has been chatting to many of the exhibitors, including Ellie from The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC). Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline wi...
3m May 22, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Talking News Federation
Let’s head back to Sight Village Scotland where our David Hogg spoke to Talking News Federation. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
3m May 22, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - HumanWare
Back to Sight Village now where David Hogg spoke to HumanWare and found out about some exciting AI features coming to their magnifiers. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
3m May 22, 2025
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Macular Society
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Barry Snell has been interviewing many of the exhibitors and caught up with Laura from Macular Society. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. ...
3m May 22, 2025
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Retina UK
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Barry Snell has been interviewing many of the exhibitors.  Here he is talking to Matthew Carr from Retina UK. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink ...
3m May 22, 2025
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