Wymondham Players, Interview With Georgette Vale.
Would you like to learn about Wymondham Players which is a theatre group? Jennifer Murray chats to Georgette Vale to find out more. If you would like to contact Wymondham Players, you can email them on: secretary@wymondhamplayers.org.uk (mailto:secretary@wymondhamplayers.org.uk) You can also visit their website at the following link: Wymondham Players (https://www.wymondhamplayers.org.uk/)...
7m Jul 04, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1202: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Spitfire Girls, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we have ‘Spitfire Girls’ at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Carolyn Smith. About ‘S...
6m Jul 04, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1217: NHS England 10 Year Plan And Sight Loss
NHS England has published its 10 Year Health Plan for England. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Vivienne Francis, from RNIB, to discuss what this could mean for blind and partially sighted people. 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 wr...
9m Jul 04, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1216: Blind and Partially Sighted People Row the Rhythm at Fulham Reach Boat Club
Fulham Reach Boat Club, a fairly new rowing club on the River Thames in London, very close to Hammersmith Bridge have been running the ‘Row the Rhythm’ sessions for blind and partially sighted people to give them an introduction to the sport of rowing and the opportunity to get out rowing on the Thames too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey made his way down to the banks of the River Thames to f...
28m Jul 04, 2025
28m
S2 Ep1214: Simon Hart Comments On The Welfare Reform Bill
The UK Government’s welfare bill passed its first vote in the Parliament on Tuesday, but what do blind and partially sighted people think of it? Hubert Pawelkiewicz spoke with Simon Hart to find out what he thought. And to hear RNIB's response to the bill, hear our interview with Sophie Dudgeon, RNIB’s Head of Campaigns & Public Affairs: LINK (https://audioboom.com/posts/8743106-uk-sight-los...
3m Jul 04, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1213: Selina Mills Comments On The Welfare Reform Bill
On Tuesday 1st of July, following a significant last-minute concession, the Welfare Reform Bill passed through its first vote in the House of Commons. But how does the blind and partially sighted community feel about the result of the vote? Robert Kirkwood spoke with Selina Mills to hear her thoughts on the matter. And to hear RNIB's response to the bill, hear our interview with Sophie Dudgeo...
3m Jul 04, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1212: Harry Georgiou Comments On The Welfare Reform Bill
On Tuesday 1st of July, following a significant last-minute concession, the Welfare Reform Bill passed through its first vote in the House of Commons. But how does the blind and partially sighted community feel about the result of the vote? We spoke with Harry Georgiou to hear what he thinks about the result of the vote. And to hear RNIB's response to the bill, hear our interview with Sophie ...
3m Jul 04, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1211: Yahya Pandor Comments On The Welfare Reform Bill
On Tuesday 1st of July, following a significant last-minute concession, the Welfare Reform Bill passed through its first vote in the House of Commons. But how does the blind and partially sighted community feel about the result of the vote? Amelia spoke with Yahya Pandor. And to hear RNIB's response to the bill, hear our interview with Sophie Dudgeon, RNIB’s Head of Campaigns & Public Affairs...
3m Jul 04, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1210: What's the 'Price Tag' of Disability?
Disabled people in the UK are being put under more financial pressure than ever, but what’s the true ‘price tag’? Hywel Davies has been speaking to UK charity Scope. For more information on Scop and the Disability Price Tag 2025, visit their website - Home | Disability charity Scope UK (https://www.scope.org.uk/)
7m Jul 03, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1209: Yusuf Osman Reacts Comments On The Welfare Reform Bill
With the first vote on the Welfare Reform Bill being passed in the Commons on Tuesday evening after some last minute major changes being made to the bill here on RNIB Connect Radio we are gathering the reactions, thoughts and comments from blind and partially sighted people with Yusuf Osman joining our Toby Davey. And to hear RNIB's response to the bill, hear our interview with Sophie Dudgeon,...
6m Jul 03, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1203: New Audio Drama By And For Blind And Partially Sighted People
Going For Independence in Saltburn By Sea are working on a new audio drama by and for blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to founder, Pam Bennett, and member, Pat Grahame, to learn more. Learn more about and contact Going For Independence on their website - goingforindependence.org (https://www.goingforindependence.org/) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white backgr...
8m Jul 03, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1208: Dawn Hopper Comments On The Welfare Reform Bill
The UK Government’s welfare bill passed its first vote in the Parliament on Tuesday, but what do blind and partially sighted people think of it? Barry Snell spoke with Dawn Hopper, who was keen to share her thoughts. And to hear RNIB's response to the bill, hear our interview with Sophie Dudgeon, RNIB’s Head of Campaigns & Public Affairs: LINK (https://audioboom.com/posts/8743106-uk-sight-los...
5m Jul 03, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1207: New Horizons for Blind and Partially Sighted Leaders Working Within the Sight Loss Sector
We all know that there is a lack of blind and partially sighted people in Chief Executive and senior leadership roles within the sight loss sector. Well, now the New Horizons Programme lead by RNIB, Guide Dogs and Thomas Pocklington Trust in collaboration with Hult Ashridge Executive Education, a provider of leadership and organisational development solutions will help to empower blind and part...
15m Jul 02, 2025
15m
S2 Ep1153: Central Vietnam Travelogue
Join Jonathan Abro on the fourth of our Vietnam Travelogue series. Do you take salt in your coffee? How about egg? Well Jonathan tries this and many other Vietnamese eats on his way through central Vietnam. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in...
8m Jul 02, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1206: Nigel Limb June 2025
Let’s catch up with Nigel Limb and find out what our resident petrolhead has been up to
6m Jul 02, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1205: Paralympian Hangs Up Her Bicycle Clips.
After a hugely successful career as a record breaking, multi medal winning, Para Cyclist, Lora Fachie will now step back from competitive cycling. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Lora about her racing career and her new role with British Blind Sport. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black letters With A Solid Pink Line Below
8m Jul 02, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1204: UK Sight Loss Charity Responds To Government’s Welfare Announcement
UK sight loss charity RNIB, along with other disability organisations, have driven a campaign to make the UK Labour Government reverse it’s proposed changes to welfare payments for some of the most vulnerable people in society. The changes would see many disabled people lose thousands of pounds a year, which they use to offset the extra costs of having a disability. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan...
6m Jul 02, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1201: Glaucoma Awareness Week, Ticking Timebomb of Preventable Sight Loss
For Glaucoma Awareness week 2025 (30 June-6 July 2025) the Association of Optometrists (AOP) have published a research report revealing that there is a ticking time bomb of preventable sight loss. The report highlights that nearly half of people with the condition – often called the ‘invisible condition’ – remain undiagnosed, with some losing significant sight before noticing symptoms. RNIB Co...
10m Jul 01, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1200: RNIB Legacy Garden on Show at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025
Multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has designed the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 (16-20 July 2025) supported by the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Helen Smith RNIB’s Head of Legacy Engagement explains to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey how the garden came about, working with Paul on the garden, how the garden will help to sh...
9m Jul 01, 2025
9m
Clara In Conversation Podcast, Interview With Claire Forde.
Would you like to hear about how Claire Forde, a blind podcaster chatting about the various people she has interviewed? Well, Jennifer Murray catches up with Claire to find out more. If you would like to listen to Clara In Conversation podcast, you can go to the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@clarainconversation678 (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F...
10m Jul 01, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1195: July Almanac - History, Nature, Folklore
What seasonal foods can you enjoy in July? Amelia is back with another monthly almanac. Learn more about the nature and birds of July on the RSPB website - RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity (https://www.rspb.org.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. Underneath the line: ‘Con...
4m Jul 01, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1198: Shrewsbury Repair Café Create Audio Described Visit
Do you have an item that needs fixing? Your local repair café might be able to help for free. Amelia spoke to the Shrewsbury repair café team to learn about their repair and socialising opportunities and their new audio described visit. Learn more about the Shrewsbury repair café on their website - Shrewsbury Repair Cafe (https://shrewsrepaircafe.carrd.co/) Listen to the audio described visit...
17m Jul 01, 2025
17m
S2 Ep1197: Which UK Airports Are Providing Great Assistance To Disabled Passengers?
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)  have published their latest report into the standards of service provided to disabled travellers, and those with limited mobility, through UK airports. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Anna Bowles, from the CAA, to find out the rankings and how they are scored. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background With RNIB in Bold Black Letter...
6m Jul 01, 2025
6m
1146: Losing Sight As A Teenager And Support From Sea Cadets
Issy was worried she’d have to leave Sea Cadets after her vision changed at age 13, but the Loughborough branch in Leicestershire adapted to help her pursue her goals. Amelia learned more… Learn more about Sea Cadets on their website
7m Jul 01, 2025
7m
1197: Jasmine Thien’s One Woman Show ‘I Dream in Colour’ is Coming to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival This Year…
Jasmine Thien is a blind Actor, writer, poet, and stand-up comedian who is bringing her one woman show ‘I Dream in Colour’ to the Edinburgh fringe Festival this year with a couple of previews in London beforehand on 22 and 23 July 2025. Jasmine began by reminding RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about what ‘I Dream in Colour’ is all about and how the semi-autobiographical show has changed over ...
7m Jun 30, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1196: Artist Rooms At The National Galleries Of Scotland
On the 16th July the National Galleries Of Scotland (NGS) are hosting a descriptive gallery tour followed by a practical workshop for visitors with a visual impairment. This month they explore some magnificent and diverse works from ARTIST ROOMS (https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/features/about-artist-rooms) , the national touring collection cared for jointly by the National Ga...
7m Jun 30, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1195: David Maddocks Southampton Sight Sponsored Walk Recap
Let’s catch up with David Maddocks who recently completed a 160-mile walk of the Camino de Santiago to raise money for Southampton Sight. He’s been speaking to David Hogg…
9m Jun 30, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1189: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 28/06/2025
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about welfare campaigning, new shop, a flower clock and some great news for audio description. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to http://ww...
8m Jun 28, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1194: Sensational Museum Showcase
The Sensational Museum is a research project radically re-thinking the role of senses in museums. This July they are gathering together to share and celebrate their work over the last 2 years. Amelia spoke to Hannah Thompson to learn more. Join for the online showcase on 2nd July 2025, at 3pm, using the eventbrite link - The Sensational Museum: Online Showcase Tickets, Wed 2 Jul 2025 at 15:0...
9m Jun 27, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1193: What Does The UK Government’s Welfare U-Turn Mean?
The UK Government has made some concessions to its plans for changes to Personal Independence Payments and Universal Credit. Although there are some grey areas, with a better update on Monday June 30th, they have made the following proposed updates, which will go before Parliament on July 1st. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Roisin Jacklin, from RNIB’s Campaigns Team, to look at s...
7m Jun 27, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1192: Relaunch of RNIB Products And Advice Centre - Angela O'Kane
RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. Local blind and partially sighted people were invited along to get hands on with the products but also to chat with RNIB staff, like ECLO Angela O'Kane. Barry Snell caught up with Angela to learn more about her day to day role as an Eye Care Liaison Officer Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ writte...
2m Jun 27, 2025
2m
S2 Ep1191: Relaunch Of RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre - Liam Mckinney
RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. Local blind and partially sighted people were invited along to get hands on with the products but also to chat with RNIB staff. RNIB volunteer Liam McKinney was there helping out & he is keen to start a new group for young people with the aim of making life easier for people with sight loss. He’s been talking to RNIB Connect Radio’s...
2m Jun 27, 2025
2m
S2 Ep1190: Relaunch Of RNIB products And Advice Centre - Caroline Hunter
RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. Local blind and partially sighted people were invited along to get hands on with the products but also to chat with RNIB staff. One lady who popped in for a chat was Caroline Hunter. Barry Snell caught up with Caroline for a chat. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital let...
3m Jun 27, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1188: Relaunch of RNIB Belfast Product And Advice Centre - Julie Anne Crothers
RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. Local blind and partially sighted people were invited along to try out the new store and also to chat with the RNIB staff, including volunteer Julie Anne Crothers, who was keen to raise awareness about the sight condition Charles Bonnet Syndrome Barry Snell caught up with Julie Anne, to learn more.. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radi...
4m Jun 27, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1187: Relaunch of RNIB products And Advice Centre - Jackie Brown
RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. Local blind and partially sighted people were invited along to try out the new store and also to chat with the RNIB staff, including Digital Skills, Engagement & Events officer Jackie Brown. Barry Snell caught up with Jackie, to learn more about her role. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written ...
4m Jun 27, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1186: Relaunch of RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre - Robert Shilliday
RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell caught up with Robert Shilliday, RNIB Director of Northern Ireland, to find out more. 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 f...
4m Jun 27, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1185: Relaunch Of RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre - Daphne and Kathryn
RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. RNIB’s Chief Financial Officer Kathryn Sherratt and also Managing Director of RNIB’s Enterprises Daphne Mavroudi-Chocholi were both in attendance and spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink l...
9m Jun 26, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1184: Relaunch Of RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre - Anna Tylor
RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch. RNIB Chair of Trustees Anna Tylor was invited along and she caught up with RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell. 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.
7m Jun 26, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1182: RNIB, British Business Bank and Ex Forces Enterprise Collaboration aims to Support Disabled Veterans To Start A Business
With the Armed Forces day taking place this week, celebrating and honouring the men and women who serve, and have served in the armed forces. Hubert has been finding out about a new collaboration between the RNIB, The British Business Bank, and X-Forces Enterprise which aims to help make startup loans for disabled veterans more accessible.
9m Jun 26, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1183: Wayne Pugh Guide Dog Refusal
RNIB Connect Radio's David Hogg speaks to Wayne Pugh about a recent guide dog refusal. 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.
6m Jun 26, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1152: Vietnamese Water Puppets And Train Street
Join Jonathan Abro on the third of our Vietnam Travelogue series. This week he goes to a mesmerising performance of traditional water puppets and visits the famous train street. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters a...
4m Jun 25, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1180: Cara Murphy’s Braille Journey
After deciding to attend Uddingston Grammar School, near Glasgow, Cara Murphy has been, not only attending her subject classes but also learning to use braille. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Cara over the course of a term to find out how learning the subjects, braille and new assistive technology has helped her progress through the S3 curriculum. If you’d like more info on usi...
11m Jun 25, 2025
11m
S2 Ep1181: How Can We Support Children And Young People With Charles Bonnet Syndrome?
Esme’s Umbrella are working to improve our understanding of children and young people with Charles Bonnet Syndrome. Amelia spoke to founder of Esme's Umbrella, Judith Potts, and program coordinator, Nina Chesworth, to learn more... 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 lin...
12m Jun 24, 2025
12m
S2 Ep1178: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description.
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month they’re looking at support to get around The Glastonbury Festival, a BIG art installa...
11m Jun 24, 2025
11m
S2 Ep1177: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 21/06/2025
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about concerns around Government plans for Welfare payments, the NHS 10 year plan and bus travel. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to http:/...
9m Jun 21, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1173: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Croft, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week Vidar was reviewing ‘The Croft’ as the UK tour visited the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional audio Describ...
6m Jun 20, 2025
6m
Interview With John Whitfield, Deafblind Scotland.
Jennifer Murray chats to John Whitfield from Deafblind Scotland about his sight and hearing loss as well as the many different role he has had with Deafblind Scotland over a number of years. You can contact Deafblind Scotland at the following email address: info@dbscotland.org.uk (mailto:info@dbscotland.org.uk) Their website is: Home | Deafblind Scotland (https://www.dbscotland.org.uk/) Im...
8m Jun 20, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1176: This Is What You Call Taking Fundraising To New Heights!
Aoife McGlade from Mayobridge in Northern Ireland, along with family and friends, took on an incredible challenge to raise funds for RNIB by climbing the highest mountains across the UK and Ireland. RNIB Northern Ireland’s Jo Kenny spoke to Aoife and her sister Emma to find out what inspired them to take on such a physical challenge. #RNIBConnect Image shows smiling Aoife and Emma in a studi...
8m Jun 20, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1172: Gold Winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes on His RNIB Legacy Garden for RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025
The RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 has been designed by Paul Hervey-Brookes a multi-award-winning garden designer, broadcaster, lecturer and plantsman. Through the design of the RNIB Legacy Garden, the planting, use of sculptures and much more besides, people will have the opportunity to explore what it might be like to live with sight loss, enabling them to see...
11m Jun 20, 2025
11m
S2 Ep1174: RNIB helps to advice on TV sight loss story.
There’s a new Eastenders story line which will be very significant to the blind and partially sighted community. Hubert spoke to Louise Gow from RNIB about this important story line.
9m Jun 19, 2025
9m