S2 Ep827: It's Your Role - Live D&D in the RNIB Library
Immerse yourself in a world of magic and mayhem with 'It's Your Role' as troupe of professional actors brings the world of Dungeons & Dragons to life. Each live D&D show is captured in high definition audio and then made available in the RNIB library with the first two episodes available right now. Robert Kirkwood finds out more ... The image features a promotional poster with a fantasy-theme...
10m Nov 18, 2024
10m
S2 Ep825: Puccini’s La Bohème Audio Described at The Royal Opera House
The Royal Ballet and Opera House in London continue their programme of access to their productions for blind and partially sighted people with both live and recorded audio description for their current production of Puccini’s La Bohème from 18 December 2024 into January 2025. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Principal Guest Conductor Designate - Speranza Scappucci, freelance Audio...
20m Nov 18, 2024
20m
S2 Ep828: Dürer to Van Dyck at The National Gallery Of Scotland
The National galleries of Scotland host monthly descriptive tours and workshops for blind and partially sighted art lovers. Their next event 'Dürer to Van Dyck - Drawings from Chatsworth House' explores drawings and watercolours a spectacular group of some 50 Flemish, Dutch, Early Netherlandish, and German drawings and watercolours, spanning from about 1500 to 1700. The session takes place in...
6m Nov 16, 2024
6m
S2 Ep826: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 16/11/2024
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 the new Eyeware tech launch, UK Ministerial meetings and Christmas! If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk (http://www.rn...
9m Nov 15, 2024
9m
S2 Ep825: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Becoming Nancy, 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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the critically acclaimed new musical ‘Becoming Nancy’ at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional a...
6m Nov 15, 2024
6m
S2 Ep824: Classic Festive Ballet Gets The Audio Description Touch
Scottish Ballet will once again take to the road with a festive classic, that will feature audio description for blind and partially sighted patrons. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Emma-Jane McHenry to hear more about Nutcracker… If you’d like more info on Scottish Ballet and accessible performances, go to www.scottishballet.co.uk (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/...
7m Nov 15, 2024
7m
S2 Ep823: RNIB Eyeware Launch – Jim Sanders & Nina Walker
RNIB have launched their new Eyewear product to help people discover what it is like to experience sight loss. Hubert went along to the launch event, and spoke to the head of innovation at RNIB, and also spoke to Nina Walker whom has also given the headset a try.
12m Nov 15, 2024
12m
S2 Ep822: Dr Amit Patel Raising Awareness About Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS)
Each year on 16 November it is Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) Awareness Day highlighting how CBS affects many blind and partially sighted people with the experience of seeing visual hallucinations which can range from simple patterns to vivid scenes, such as faces, animals or landscapes. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by RNIB ambassador Dr Amit Patel to find out more about Charles B...
8m Nov 15, 2024
8m
S2 Ep822: Shaun Hayward our Strictly Star Reviewer on Week 8
As we move from week 8 into week 9 of Strictly Come Dancing our RNIB Connect Radio Strictly Star Reviewer blind ballroom dancer Shaun Hayward is back reflecting and commenting on how well blind Liverpudlian comedian Chris McCausland and his Professional Dance Partner Dianne Buswell have been faring in the competition. Toby began by asking Shaun how he felt people watching would have reacted to...
8m Nov 15, 2024
8m
S2 Ep815: 'This Is Sparta' Episode 2 - Helots
In this series, archaeologist Simon Tinsley guides us through one of the most dominant, but least understood powers in ancient Greece, the Spartans. In this episode, we take a closer look at the Helot population of Sparta.
6m Nov 15, 2024
6m
S2 Ep821: Happy 10 Years Of A Little Alternative!
Yes, our alternative music show is celebrating 10 years! Find out how host David Hogg got involved in hosting A Little Alternative on RNIB Connect Radio in the first place, hear about his favourite memory from the years of making it, and let David recommend an alternative album that he thinks everyone should hear. Image: David pondering how in the world is the show already 10 years old. He's ...
8m Nov 14, 2024
8m
S2 Ep819: Turn2us launches the Turn2us PIP Helper
Turn2us are a national charity providing practical financial support and they’ve launched a free tool to help people applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Amelia spoke to Welfare Benefits Specialist, Conor Lawlor, to learn more about the tool. Learn more about the tool and Turn2Us on their website - Turn2us PIP Helper (https://pip.turn2us.org.uk/)
6m Nov 14, 2024
6m
S2 Ep812: Rollercoaster Rides Travelogue With Jonathan Abro
Strap in because we're boarding some of the world's biggest rollercoasters with Jonathan this week. 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 and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is wri...
4m Nov 13, 2024
4m
S2 Ep820: New 'Virtual Hubs' From Sight Support West Of England
Online communities are a great way of feeling supported, all whilst sharing your experiences with like-minded people. Hywel Davies has been hearing about new ‘Virtual Hubs’ from Sight Support West of England. For more information, visit the Sight Support West Of England website - Join Our New Virtual Hubs for Peer Support and Connection - Sight Support West of England (https://www.sightsupport...
7m Nov 13, 2024
7m
S2 Ep818: Do TV Adverts Include Enough Audio Description?
In the UK, we’re seeing more programmes on tv incorporating audio description for blind and partially sighted viewers but what about adverts? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sonali Rai, from RNIB and June Johnson, from AD Text, about the increase in AD adverts and why some advertisers could be missing out on income by not including audio description. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB ...
10m Nov 11, 2024
10m
S2 Ep816: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 09/11/2024
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 the Eyes Have It group, Trustees, and a new RNIB Ambassador. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call ou...
9m Nov 09, 2024
9m
S2 Ep802: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), 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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the Lawrence Olivier award winning comedy musical Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) as the current touring production visited ...
7m Nov 08, 2024
7m
S2 Ep817: What Is Purple Tuesday?
Each year we highlight Purple Tuesday and encourage business owners and service providers to make their services fully accessible for people with disabilities. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Gavin Neate, from NeateBox, to find out why the world of commerce needs to embrace accessibility and why the Welcome web based app can help business owners and disabled people create the best ...
12m Nov 08, 2024
12m
S2 Ep817: Help Your Child Receive An Accessible Letter From Santa!
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell has put on his winter jacket and made his way to Santa’s Grotto at the North Pole. He’s chatting with Titch The Elf to find out what the big people need to do to get accessible letters, from Santa, for blind and partially sighted children. We even get to drop in on a call from Santa with two lucky, well behaved, believers. If you’d like more info on Letters ...
10m Nov 08, 2024
10m
815: 'This Is Sparta' Episode 1 - The Evidence
In this series, archaeologist Simon Tinsley guides us through one of the most dominant, but least understood powers in ancient Greece, the Spartans. In this episode, he looks at the evidence that historians use to study the Spartans.
9m Nov 08, 2024
9m
S2 Ep814: Blind Veteran Graham Grange Will Remember This Remembrance Sunday
As we all come together for the National Service of Remembrance this Sunday 10 November and observe the 2 minutes of silence at 11am to commemorate the brave sacrifice of all those who lost their lives for their country. Blind Veterans UK the national charity for vision-impaired ex-service men and women will be supporting their blind veterans in making the journey to London to march past the C...
9m Nov 08, 2024
9m
S2 Ep814: Shaun Hayward Our Strictly Star Reviewer on Week 7
As we move from week 7 into week 8 of Strictly Come Dancing our RNIB Connect Radio Strictly Star Reviewer blind ballroom dancer Shaun Hayward is back reflecting and commenting on how well blind Liverpudlian Comedian Chris McCausland and his Professional Dance Partner Dianne Buswell have been faring in the competition. Our Toby Davey began by asking Shaun how he felt Chris and Dianne had done w...
7m Nov 07, 2024
7m
S2 Ep813: Self Assessment Tax Deadline Approaches
There’s not long to go now before the Self Assessment Tax Deadline, Hywel Davies has been speaking to HMRC to find out how accessible the process is for blind and partially sighted people. For more information, you can visit the HMRC website - Self Assessment tax returns: Overview - GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white bac...
9m Nov 06, 2024
9m
S2 Ep808: Amazing Art Part 2 Travelogue With Jonathan Abro
Jonathan Abro continues his art adventures in Colombia and Venice. 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 and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
6m Nov 06, 2024
6m
S2 Ep803: Social Media Update 5th November 2024
Hubert brings your weekly update on the world of social media.
6m Nov 05, 2024
6m
S2 Ep796: Meet the latest RNIB Ambassador, Claire Sisk!
Blind content creator, disability advocate and host of the Happy Hour Show on RNIB Connect Radio, Claire Sisk has just become an RNIB Ambassador! Claire Sisk’s sight loss journey began after experiencing two strokes in 2009. She started her social media channels 'Can See Can't See' to educate and break the stigma around sight loss and has supported RNIB’s work throughout the years. She spoke ...
5m Nov 05, 2024
5m
S2 Ep792: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The New Real, 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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing David Edgar’s 10th play for the RSC with ‘The New Real’ at the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Other Place Theatre in Stratford-...
6m Nov 01, 2024
6m
S2 Ep919: VI Actor Brooke Walker On Acting School, Stage And Screen
What is it like to study theatre as a VI person? Amelia talked to actor Brooke Walker about her studying experiences, sight loss story, and stage and screen work. Watch Brooke in the #BeforeYouAsk | RNIB (https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/beforeyouask/) campaign video. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underl...
11m Nov 01, 2024
11m
S2 Ep787: International Volunteer Managers Day Andy Moyes
Cue: November 5th is International Volunteer Manager’s Day. David Hogg finds out more about the importance that a good volunteer manager has on a team of volunteers,
6m Nov 01, 2024
6m
S2 Ep800: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 02/11/2024
Each week we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Mat began by reflecting on Rachel Reeves Labour Budget and what it might mean for blind and partially sighted people. Then to an update on the National Covid Enquiry and how other organisations in the disability sector have been continuing to raise how the...
10m Nov 01, 2024
10m
S2 Ep799: Tom Skelton on RNIB’s Turned Out Report
RNIB have published their Turned Out Report, focusing on issues when it comes to accessibility of voting during the 2024 general election. Hubert spoke to RNIB’s Tom Skelton to find out more about the issues faced by people, positive improvements, and recommendations off the back of the report.
10m Nov 01, 2024
10m
S2 Ep801: Shaun Hayward our Strictly Star Reviewer on Week 6
As we move from week 6 into week 7 of Strictly Come Dancing our RNIB Connect Radio Strictly Star Reviewer blind ballroom dancer Shaun Hayward is back reflecting and commenting on how well blind Liverpudlian Comedian Chris McCausland and his Professional Dance Partner Dianne Buswell have been faring in the competition. Our Toby Davey began by asking Shaun how he felt Chris and Dianne had done w...
7m Nov 01, 2024
7m
S2 Ep800: Celebrating 15 Years Of Sunset Melodies!
Happy 15 years to Sunset Melodies! We spoke with host Gary Moritz ahead of the big anniversary show to find out how he got into radio, how the show came to be and reminisce about his favourite shows and memories from the last 15 years of Sunset Melodies. Catch the 15th Anniversary show on Wednesday 6th of November at 7 pm, with a repeat Sunday at 6pm, and hosted on the website throughout the ...
9m Nov 01, 2024
9m
S2 Ep798: RNIB Campaigns October Update
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month’s topics include accessible health information courses to help you get your info, your way, and help RNIB ask your MP ...
7m Oct 31, 2024
7m
S2 Ep797: RNIB Response To The Autumn Budget 2024
Rachael Reeves just announced her first Budget as Labour Chancellor on Wednesday 30 October 2024. Cate Vallis, RNIB’s Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager, joins Toby Davey to discuss and go through some of the outcomes of Labour’s first Budget in 14 years and how it might affect blind and partially sighted people. To find out more about how the RNIB campaigns to change behaviours and percept...
5m Oct 31, 2024
5m
S2 Ep797: AD Movie Review - Halloween
And for our final spooky season review... Allan and Amelia review John Carpenter's 'Halloween'! Image shows a spoof poster for Halloween (1978) edited to feature RNIB Connect Radio presenters and text. We say spoof, but it's just too good! A green-tinted Allan is in the background standing behind a window frame with a dead-pan expression (a la Michael Myres) while a green-tinted Amelia is in ...
10m Oct 31, 2024
10m
S2 Ep797: AD Movie Review - Hocus Pocus
We're back with our movie reviews! And this year, we kick things of with a family-friendly witchy classic, Hocus Pocus. Hear their review of the movie and its audio description, with Allan and Amelia. Image shows a spoof poster of the Hocus Pocus movie. Allan is dressed as Bette Midler's witch Winifred. He has a red wig piled high on his head in a pompadour style, a black dress with big slee...
9m Oct 31, 2024
9m
S2 Ep811: Scary Animal Encounters Travelogue with Jonathan Abro
In a Halloween special, Jonathan recounts some of his scariest animal encounters. 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 and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a...
7m Oct 30, 2024
7m
S2 Ep795: Meet Up And Play Dominoes!
Let’s hear about a social group that meets on Fridays near Edinburgh to play dominoes. Our Paulina spoke with Jimmy, Barbara, and Iain from the group to find out how you can join in and why it's a nice activity to take part in. Image shows the Dominoes group sitting in front of three tables set up in a long line. They're all smiling and looking over at the camera.
9m Oct 30, 2024
9m
S2 Ep794: RNIB webinar on Audio description in video games
RNIB has a latest gaming webinar where you can learn more about audio description within video games. Hubert spoke to one of the RNIB volunteers to find out more.
5m Oct 30, 2024
5m
S2 Ep794: RNIB AT EGX With Jonny Marshall
RNIB were attending EGX, and have revealed the developer kit which aims to help game developers make their games accessible, and have also showed off a trailer for the upcoming game coming out in the future. Hubert spoke to Jonny Marshall to find out more.
6m Oct 29, 2024
6m
S2 Ep792: Fantastic Skiing Trip in Italy with Seable Holidays 19-24 January 2025
Seable Holidays offer accessible, inclusive tailored, and group holidays for blind and partially sighted people with trained assistance for a happy, stress-free holiday. From Sunday 19 to Friday 24 January 2025 Seable Holidays have a great sounding skiing trip to Italy open to anyone who is visually impaired whether they have never skied before or have been skiing for a number of years. RNIB ...
5m Oct 29, 2024
5m
S2 Ep793: Visionary October Update With TPT
Time to catch up with Visionary, a membership organisation for sight loss charities across the UK. Fiona Sandford from Visionary and Bhavini Makwana from Thomas Pocklington trust (TPT) joined Amelia to talk about TPT's new report 'You Said, We Did - Listening Month Update'. Learn more about the report on TPT's Website - You Said, We Did - Listening Month Update - Thomas Pocklington Trust (htt...
7m Oct 28, 2024
7m
S2 Ep791: QR Codes For A More Accessible World
It’s been 30 years since the creation of the very first QR code to save space on automative parts barcodes. These days, we’re seeing more and more Accessible QR codes included on UK’s most beloved brands to make their products accessible to blind and partially sighted people. Charity RNIB has been championing accessible design by working closely with brands to help make these changes the norm...
10m Oct 28, 2024
10m
S2 Ep790: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 26/10/2024
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 encourages listeners to engage with the NHS Big Conversation and there’s news about collaborative work with Motability. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RN...
10m Oct 26, 2024
10m
S2 Ep789: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Wonder Boy, 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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production of ‘Wonder Boy’ by Ross Willis as the current tour visited the Wolverham...
5m Oct 25, 2024
5m
S2 Ep789: Shaun Hayward Our Strictly Star Reviewer on Week 5
As we move from week 5 into week 6 of Strictly Come Dancing our RNIB Connect Radio Strictly Star Reviewer blind ballroom dancer Shaun Hayward is back reflecting and commenting on how well blind Liverpudlian Comedian Chris McCausland and his Professional Dance Partner Dianne Buswell have been faring in the competition. Our Toby Davey began by asking Shaun how he felt Chris and Dianne’s waltz to...
7m Oct 25, 2024
7m
S2 Ep785: 30 Years of RNIB ECLOs - Roundtable
Did you know that 2024 marks 30 years since RNIB provided its very first Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO)? We’ve come a long way since the very first ECLO at Rotherham District General Hospital in 1994 and now have more than 130 RNIB ECLOs supporting people across the UK. To celebrate RNIB Connect Radio hosted an anniversary roundtable featuring people involved in delivering the service. Here...
31m Oct 24, 2024
31m
Janice Mitchell, Sight Loss Story.
Now time to catch up with Janice Mitchell, a veteran from Edinburgh who suddenly lost her sight overnight. Jennifer Murray finds out more about how Janice lost her sight and how she gradually adapted to her sight loss. Image description: 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 t...
10m Oct 24, 2024
10m
S2 Ep788: VI artist Victoria Claire Receives Honorary Doctorate
VI Artist Victoria Claire was awarded with an honorary doctorate of fine arts from the University of Bolton this summer. She told Amelia about her career so far and how she felt on the big day. Learn more about Victoria on her website - Victoria Claire Beyond Vision (https://www.victoriaclaire-beyondvision.com/) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in...
13m Oct 23, 2024
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