S2 Ep681: VocalEyes What’s On 6 November 2024
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: Macbeth -  Thursday 14 November,...
6m Nov 06, 2024
6m
S2 Ep680: Guide Dog Blogs – Phil Rutter – Finding A Dog Boarder
This week on guide dog blogs, Hubert speaks to Phil Rutter as he finds out how it works to find a good guide dog boarder.
8m Nov 05, 2024
8m
S2 Ep677: Will Supplements and Vitamins Help Us Through the Winter?
With winter just around the corner for this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about supplements and vitamins. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the different types of supplements and vitamins that are available which might help us to get through the winter and those dark nights. Elizabeth then explained what ...
6m Nov 01, 2024
6m
S2 Ep678: New Eye Imaging Chip Technology To Revolutionise Monitoring Of Eye Conditions
Siloton, a Bristol-based health technology startup, has secured £860,000 to progress the commercial rollout of its groundbreaking eye imaging chip technology, which could help address the UK’s most common cause of sight loss. Siloton’s technology aims to make the diagnosis and monitoring of a range of treatable retinal diseases more affordable and accessible, by compressing a tabletop-worth of...
12m Nov 01, 2024
12m
S2 Ep676: Meet Blind Musician Tegan Skyrme
Time to talk music as our David Hogg chats to with Tegan Skyrme about all things music, TikTok, and challenging stereotypes. You can find Tegan on TikTok by searching for: tegan_blind_star Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters.
4m Oct 22, 2024
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S2 Ep675: VocalEyes What’s On 22 October 2024
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: Raphael Tactile Images - Audio D...
6m Oct 22, 2024
6m
S2 Ep674: It’s Flu and Covid Vaccination Time Again
After a bit of a break over the summer we have started up again our regular check ins with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick and as we move from autumn into winter this week we are talking all about the importance of getting your flu and Covid vaccinations if you are eligible. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey firstly about who is eligible for the flu va...
5m Oct 21, 2024
5m
S2 Ep673: Guide Dog Blogs - Rachel Andrews - Funny Habits
On Guide Dog Blogs this week we meet Biggy, called that for a reason according to Rachel, his mum. She tells us about some of his funny habits, and it’s certainly an upbeat listen. (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)
8m Oct 15, 2024
8m
S2 Ep672: Guide Dog Blogs - Jade Sharp - Travel Tips
On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert speaks to Jade and finds out her travel tips for getting around with her guide dog. (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)
7m Oct 15, 2024
7m
S2 Ep671: Victoria Smurfit talks starring in the new Rivals show plus her work with RNIB
A modern adaptation of the famous Jilly Cooper 1988 novel Rivals is launching on Disney Plus on the 18th of October. The show stars Aidan Turner, David Tennant and Victoria Smurfit, who plays the character of Maud O’Hara. Hubert got a chance to chat to her about the show, and her work with the RNIB. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB written in bold black capital letters and underlined...
10m Oct 08, 2024
10m
S2 Ep670: Dave Heeley Completes Western Front Way Challenge
Blind Dave Heeley is no stranger to a challenge, however few could have been as emotional as his latest one. Dave and his team took on the Western Front Way Challenge, a 600 mile cycle through the French and Belgian battlegrounds of WW1. Dave was fundraising for his beloved Albion Foundation. (https://www.wba.co.uk/albion-foundation#:~:text=The%20Albion%20Foundation%20is%20the%20official%20cha...
8m Oct 07, 2024
8m
S2 Ep669: 'Shadow Of An Echo' Photography Exhibition
'Shadow Of An Echo' exhibition explores a photographer’s sight loss through surreal self-portraits. Currently on show at Clydebank Art Gallery and Museum, the exhibition will stay there until 29th of October 2024. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew went to check it out and spoke with the Digital Photographic Artist behind it, Robert H. King. The free audio described tour will take place on...
18m Sep 30, 2024
18m
S2 Ep665: Guide Dog Blogs – Zein Talks Flying With Her Dog
Have you ever thought of taking your guide dog onto an airplane? Well on Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert speaks to Zein once again about her experience, and asks whether she’d do it again…
9m Sep 25, 2024
9m
S2 Ep664: VocalEyes What’s On 23 September 2024
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: Evening Audio Described Tour: Ra...
7m Sep 23, 2024
7m
S2 Ep663: Guide Dog Blogs Chris Wallace – Public Transport
This week on Guide Dog Blogs we chat to Chris Wallace from Berkshire Stags again, and ask him about his dog and how he finds traveling on public transport.
8m Sep 18, 2024
8m
S2 Ep662: Walli Nuri Sight Loss Story
Walli lost his sight after stepping on an explosive device as he was working for the British forces, since then however, he’s gotten married, re-discovered running, taken part in many competitions, and wrote a book about his experiences. In this podcast he spoke to Hubert about his experience.
8m Sep 11, 2024
8m
S2 Ep662: Guide Dog Blogs: Zein – Outdoor Activities
This week, Hubert speaks to PHD student researcher Zein about how she takes her guide dog on outdoor trips including hiking.
7m Sep 10, 2024
7m
S2 Ep661: Preparing For A Glasswalk
Barry Snell chats to Claire Merritt about her upcoming Glasswalk challenge. Claire is fundraising for My Vision Oxfordshire, who have been a massive help since her sight loss began in 2021. Click to find out more about MyVision Oxfordshire  (https://www.myvision.org.uk/)
6m Sep 10, 2024
6m
S2 Ep660: Let's Chat Sexual Health Week With SASH
How is sexual health linked to mental health? Paulina spoke to local wellbeing service SASH ‘Support and Advice on Sexual Health’ (SASH) to learn more for this year’s Sexual Health Week and why they would like to hear from blind and partially sighted people. Sexual Health Week runs from the 9th till 15th of September. To find out more about SASH visit: sashlondon.org (https://www.sashlondon....
10m Sep 06, 2024
10m
S2 Ep659: Millie’s Sight Loss Story – Visualising Art Description:
Have you ever wondered what it’s like for a blind or partially sighted person to visualise art? Hubert has been speaking to Millie, a graphics student about her sight loss journey, and how she makes art accessible for her.
5m Aug 22, 2024
5m
S2 Ep659: Guide Dog Blogs – Chris Wallace – Shopping and Restaurants
On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert once again chats to Chris Wallace from Berkshire Stags, this time all about going shopping and visiting restaurants.
7m Aug 22, 2024
7m
S2 Ep658: VocalEyes What’s On 20 August 2024
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: Descriptive Tour and Workshop: T...
8m Aug 20, 2024
8m
S2 Ep657: Guide Dog Blogs Chris Wallace on Cricket
In our weekly Guide Dog Blogs feature, Hubert talks to Chris Wallace and asks him about how he takes his guide dog to Cricket matches.
7m Aug 12, 2024
7m
S2 Ep656: Guide Dog Blogs Luci Franks – Public Transport
In this edition of Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert speaks to Luci Franks as he tries to get some tips on traveling with your guide dog on trains and buses.
7m Aug 12, 2024
7m
S2 Ep644: VocalEyes What’s On 5 August 2024
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: Much Ado About Nothing - Saturda...
7m Aug 05, 2024
7m
S2 Ep655: Experience the Edinburgh Tattoo With Audio Description!
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a unique and memorable celebration of music, dance and military pageantry is underway. But did you know that this iconic event also has a couple shows coming up with audio description and a Touch Tour beforehand? Let’s find out more from audio describer, Amanda Drollinger. The audio described events are on Thursday 8th of August and Tuesday 13th of August...
8m Aug 02, 2024
8m
S2 Ep654: Edinburgh International Festival - Grupo Corpo
Edinburgh International Festival is underway, and today we’re taking a look at a joyful dance performance from Brazil. Grupo Corpo has its UK premiere and will be available to experience with audio description (AD). So, let’s find out a bit more about this unique performance from the show’s audio describer, Amanda Drollinger. The AD performance for this show is on Wednesday 7th of August. B...
8m Aug 02, 2024
8m
S2 Ep643: Using Artificial Intelligence To Make Music
Have you ever wanted to make your own music but not sure where to start? Well artificial intelligence could step in to make creating your own songs in no time. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding out about 'Suno'. You can find out more about AI music from Suno here - Suno (https://suno.com/)
9m Jul 31, 2024
9m
S2 Ep642: Guide Dog Blogs Dean Dunbar – Outdoor Activities and Under Cover Guide Dog
It’s that time of the week when we discuss our favourite guide companions. This week, Hubert chats with blind adventurer Dean Dunbar, as he tells us about taking his guide dog Molly mountain biking, and there’s even a short story about an under cover guide dog.
11m Jul 29, 2024
11m
S2 Ep640: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Tiffany
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with American pop singer, Tiffany. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written i...
4m Jul 26, 2024
4m
S2 Ep639: Rewind Scotland 2024 - The Selecter's Pauline Black
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Pauline Black, lead singer of English 2 tone ska revival ban, The Selecter. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined w...
3m Jul 26, 2024
3m
S2 Ep638: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Nik Kershaw
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer, Nix Kershaw. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, unde...
2m Jul 26, 2024
2m
S2 Ep637: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Midge Ure
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Scottish musician, singer-songwriter and record producer Midge Ure. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bo...
5m Jul 26, 2024
5m
S2 Ep636: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Living in a Box's Marcus Vere
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with musician and founding member of Living in a Box, Marcus Vere. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold bla...
4m Jul 26, 2024
4m
S2 Ep635: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Hue and Cry
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Scottish pop duo Hue and Cry. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written i...
4m Jul 26, 2024
4m
S2 Ep634: Rewind Scotland 2024 - David Grant
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with David Grant, lead singer of British soul/Brit funk band Linx. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold bla...
6m Jul 26, 2024
6m
S2 Ep633: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Buster Bloodvessel
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with English singer and frontman of the two-tone band Bad Manners, Buster Bloodvessel. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underl...
3m Jul 26, 2024
3m
S2 Ep632: TPT Internship Opportunities July 2024
Thomas Pocklington Trust have once again released more internship opportunities as part of their Get Set Progress Program, and Hubert has been speaking to Josh, head of internships about what opportunities are available.
8m Jul 26, 2024
8m
S2 Ep630: What are Urinary Tract Infections or UTIs?
For this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are talking about urinary tract infections or UTIs as they are sometimes called. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about some of the symptoms of UTIs which people might find a bit unpleasant and then too outlining some of the main causes of urinary tract infections. Moving then on to any...
4m Jul 22, 2024
4m
S2 Ep631: Guide Dog Blogs: Outdoor Events with Luci Franks
In Guide Dog Blogs this week Hubert speaks to Luci franks about taking your guide dog to outdoor events, including rugby matches and festivals, and also what events you may want to think twice about before taking your canine companion to.
7m Jul 22, 2024
7m
S2 Ep630: VocalEyes What’s On 19 July 2024
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: 101 Dalmatians - The Musical, Sa...
7m Jul 19, 2024
7m
S2 Ep604: VocalEyes What’s On 8 July 2024
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: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie ...
7m Jul 08, 2024
7m
S2 Ep603: How to Cope with the Coming and Going of the Warm Weather and the Potential Dangers of Heat Stroke…
As we all might be gearing up for the summer months with more time out and about whether that is in our gardens, taking a stroll n a local park or maybe time on the beach whether that is here in the UK or abroad, so for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the things we should all be thinking about at this time of the year around keeping cool and ...
4m Jul 05, 2024
4m
S2 Ep596: Eye Believe Podcast
If you are partially sighted, and are part of the Asian community, and would like to hear from fellow blind and partially sighted people within your community, Hubert has been speaking to Ashrafia and Saima who host a podcast which maybe what you are looking for.
6m Jul 03, 2024
6m
S2 Ep596: CBS Podcast
If you have or know someone with Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and you would like to learn more about it, There is a podcast out there which could be helpful. Hubert has been speaking to Shaimond, the host of the podcast about how it has originated and what it’s about.
7m Jul 03, 2024
7m
S2 Ep524: AD Movie Review: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Here's our latest film review and this time we're looking at the latest release in a big post-apocalyptic movie franchise. Paulina Kuchorew speaks with Luci Franks to hear her review of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Image shows the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga poster. The movie title is written in bold orange-gold letters at the centre, behind it, Furiosa stares ahead with furrowed brows, striking eyes...
9m Jul 01, 2024
9m
S2 Ep595: New VI Social Club Looking For New Members
Ayrshire Visually Impaired Social club are currently looking for new members to come and join them and to get involved in their weekly meet up's. Barry Snell caught up with club member Melinda Hanvey, to find out more {Image:  RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters}
5m Jul 01, 2024
5m
S2 Ep594: In Conversation With Ashley J Hicks
Ashley J Hicks is a New York based actor, writer, teaching artist and podcast co-host. Her credits include '2022 Disney Discovers: Television Showcase', and recently Netflix’s Sci-fi flick 'Atlas'. She also happens to be living with albinism. She shares her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. Image: A striking photo of Ashley. She is a black woman with albinism wearing a black l...
17m Jun 26, 2024
17m
S2 Ep523: Glaucoma Awareness Week 2024
Did you know that last week of June is Glaucoma Awareness Week? But what is glaucoma, how does it affect your eyes and why is talking about your family's eye health history important? Paulina Kuchorew speaks with Nishani Amerasinghe, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and president of UK and Éire Glaucoma Society, as well as Wayne Bebb and his son Gethin, about their family's glaucoma story. Imag...
7m Jun 26, 2024
7m
S2 Ep522: Travel Blogger Sassy Wyatt Shares Her Sight Loss Story
Sassy Wyatt is a blind travel blogger, content creator and accessibility consultant, she has been sharing her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. Learn more about Sassy and her website here. (https://www.blindgirladventures.com/) Image: A close up picture of a smiling Sassy, who is sitting in a field with her guide dog Ida on a warm sunny day. Sassy has long red hair flowing down pas...
11m Jun 20, 2024
11m