S2 Ep236: World's First Whole Eye Transplant Is A Success
Surgeons in New York performed the world’s first whole eye transplant in the summer of 2023. Hywel Davies spoke with one of the doctors behind the transplant and heard about the implications for future advancements.
10m Nov 20, 2023
10m
S2 Ep235: Do You Know A Blind Or Partially Sighted Little One Who’d Love An Accessible Letter From Santa?
It’s that time of year again, when the RNIB Elves are helping Santa get accessible letters to blind and partially sighted children. So RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell went to the North Pole to catch up with Titch The Elf. Listen in to find out what the cheeky Elf is up to and drop in on a call from little Eliana and Santa. If you know a blind or partially sighted little one who’d love a l...
11m Nov 20, 2023
11m
S2 Ep234: Portrait Photographer Looking For VI Subjects
One photographer from London is looking to find blind and partially sighted subjects to sit in a new series of photography portraits, capturing people in their unusual jobs or hobbies. Hywel Davies found out more. If you’d like to take part, you can contact Joshua Bratt via email at joshuabratt1@hotmail.co.uk (mailto:joshuabratt1@hotmail.co.uk)
6m Nov 17, 2023
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S2 Ep233: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 18/11/2023
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 recent Eye Care Support Pathway Conference, an All Party Parliamentary Group and more. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to http://...
8m Nov 17, 2023
8m
S2 Ep225: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Welsh National Opera: La Traviata, 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 we had a heart-wrenching tale of thwarted love, scandal and self-sacrifice as Vidar was reviewing Welsh National Opera’s production of Verdi’s L...
7m Nov 17, 2023
7m
S2 Ep232: Eye Care Support Pathway 2023 - Phil Ambler & Wendy Craven
The Eye Care Support Pathway Conference is aiming to bring together partners, from across the 3rd sector, NHS and political sphere to help improve services to everyone who may need eye care support. This includes people with sight loss conditions and those who are attending regular eye checks, who may not have a current condition which requires fast intervention. Allan Russell spoke to Wendy ...
6m Nov 17, 2023
6m
S2 Ep231: Eye Care Support Pathway 2023 - Bhavini Makwana
The Eye Care Support Pathway Conference brought together representatives from the 3rd sector, NHS and people with lived experience of sight loss. The goal was to create better support for people who are given a sight loss diagnosis, including emotional and practical advice. Allan Russell spoke to Bhavini Makwana, who told him about her sight loss journey and what she would have wanted when sh...
7m Nov 17, 2023
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S2 Ep229: RNIB Campaigns Ticket Office Closure – Staff And Volunteer Experience
When more than a thousand Rail Ticket offices were threatened with closure earlier this year, the RNIB Campaigns Team took action. Hywel Davies has been finding out what the process was like for staff and volunteers to take part in. Find out more about RNIB's Campaigns work at this website - Our campaigns | RNIB (https://www.rnib.org.uk/our-campaigns/)
8m Nov 17, 2023
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S2 Ep230: Will Kent on studying ancient history
We’ll travel back to ancient history with student Will Kent now, as he tells Amelia about learning Egyptian hieroglyphs, the accessibility of archaeology and teaching in classrooms. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
6m Nov 16, 2023
6m
S2 Ep226: Accessible Publishing Conference: Accessibility Checking Tools
Hubert has been attending the inaugural Accessible Publishing Conference, where he spoke to one of the software developers from The DAISY Consortium, and found out about how publishers can check their content for accessibility.
4m Nov 15, 2023
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S2 Ep228: Walking To Rome For RNIB
Many of us would love to visit Rome, but would you think about walking all the way there? That’s what two blind travellers are doing at the moment, and they’re raising money for RNIB along the way. Dave Williams spoke to Richard Simpson and Fiona Musgrove as they stopped in France. You can donate to the walk by visiting the fundraising page - Richard Simpson is fundraising for RNIB - Royal Nat...
7m Nov 15, 2023
7m
S2 Ep225: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 15 November 2023
Jemma Davidson, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Coordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Gym Buddy: A new database to match BPS people with gym buddies. Millie is a See Sport Differently Champion based in Worcestershire. She is working on a project to cr...
6m Nov 15, 2023
6m
S2 Ep223: Accessible Publishing Conference: Auto Narrated Audio Books
Hubert has been attending the inaugural Accessible Publishing Conference, organized by RNIB and the DAISY Consortium, hosted by Google. He's been finding out about a new way to improve the availability of audio books compaired to e-pub titles.
6m Nov 14, 2023
6m
S2 Ep224: Sailing Week For Blind And Partially Sighted People, Old And New
The Sailing Vision Trust is hosting it’s 2024 sailing week in the summer and they’re looking for blind and partially sighted people to take part in the popular event. Even if you’ve never stepped onboard a yacht before, it’s a lot of fun. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Will Bridge, from Sailing Vision Trust, and Vicki, a blind participant, to find out more. If you’d like more in...
10m Nov 14, 2023
10m
S2 Ep227: Dark Soul, A Film For The Ears
Now our David Hogg finds out about a very special film for the ears with a bit of an accessibility twist. Dark Soul, is a supernatural thriller and the premiere of this thrilling series took place in Glasgow recently. David spoke with creator Ros Borland, director Zoe Hunter, and Kirin Saeed, who attended the premiere. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo.
7m Nov 14, 2023
7m
S2 Ep223: Accessible Publishing Conference: An Interview With Stacy Scott
At the end of the day's events at the Accessible Publishing Conference, Hubert has been speaking to Stacy Scott about the successes of the UK Publishing Accessibility Action Group, and the achievements of Taylor and Francis Group, and also her thoughts on the conference.
8m Nov 14, 2023
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S2 Ep223: Accessible Publishing Conference: A Chat with Google's Chris Patnoe
Hubert has been speaking to various people at the inaugural Accessible Publishing Conference, organised by RNIB and The DAISY Consortium, hosted by Google, and it's Google's Chris Patnoe that he has managed to speak to.
5m Nov 14, 2023
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S2 Ep223: Accessible Publishing Conference: Conversation with Richard Orme
Hubert has been attending the inaugural Accessible Publishing Conference, organized by RNIB and The DAISY Consortium and hosted by Google. He has been speaking to the chief executive of The DAISY Consortium about the DAISY format, and his hopes for the conference.
6m Nov 14, 2023
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S2 Ep219: Women in Revolt! - Art and Activism in the UK - 1970- 1990 at Tate Britain
‘Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990 is a landmark exhibition at Tate Britain of feminist art in the UK from 1970 to 1990. The exhibition explores how interconnected networks of women used radical ideas and rebellious methods to make an invaluable contribution to British culture. Showcasing work by over 100 women artists and collectives living and working in the UK, this will...
11m Nov 13, 2023
11m
S2 Ep222: Within The Raven's Shadow by Will Kent
In honour of Armistice Day, Will Kent shares his original poem 'Within The Raven's Shadow'. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
4m Nov 10, 2023
4m
S2 Ep218: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical, 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 entered a world of pure imagination as the current tour of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical visited the Birmin...
5m Nov 10, 2023
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S2 Ep221: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 11/11/2023
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 RNIB’s new Trustees, Better eye health care, DAISY accessible books and Christmas! If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to http://www.rnib...
9m Nov 10, 2023
9m
S2 Ep220: A Proud March Past The London Cenotaph
On November 11th, 2023, blind veteran Mark Vidler will proudly march past the Cenotaph in London to pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, for King and country. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Mark about his career, the help he has received from Blind Veterans UK and what it means to be part of Sunday’s event. If you’d like more information about BV UK, go to h...
8m Nov 10, 2023
8m
S2 Ep252: Walsall Society for the Blind
Walsall Society for the Blind recently teamed up with Walsall FC to raise awareness of the organisation. David Hogg found out more.
5m Nov 09, 2023
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S2 Ep217: Charity’s Monthly Catch Up Discusses New Netflix Series
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with Chris Danielsen, PR Director of the National Federation of the Blind in the USA. This month they discuss the new audio described NetFlix series, All The Light We Cannot See. It’s not all about the audio description but why it’s great to see blind actors portray blind characters, in a major production. If you’d like more info about the...
9m Nov 09, 2023
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S2 Ep216: Jingle Jam!
RNIB has been selected as one of the twelve charity partners for this year’s Jingle Jam, a gaming streaming extravaganza. With more, here’s David Hogg. Image: ‘Players Assemble’ text in the centre of the image in a pink square box. There is a neon pink games controller graphic on the top right corner above the text and an old school neon green games controller in the right-hand side of the im...
6m Nov 08, 2023
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S2 Ep215: Sight Village South East 2023 - 'In Focus'
Sight Village Exhibitions are a great place to find out more about the latest technology, equipment, and support services available to people who are blind or partially sighted. Dave Williams was in London for Sight Village South East where he caught up with ‘In Focus’ who offer specialist education, accommodation and support for 16 to 25 year olds.
8m Nov 07, 2023
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S2 Ep215: 'Travel Hands' At Sight Village South East
Sight Village Exhibitions are a great place to find out more about the latest technology, equipment, and support services available to people who are blind or partially sighted. Dave Williams was in London for Sight Village South East where he heard about the ‘Travel Hands’ guidance service.
8m Nov 07, 2023
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S2 Ep214: King Charles Delivers His First King’s Speech At Westminster As Monarch.
Although King Charles stepped in for Queen Elizabeth II last year, this will be his first speech as Monarch. The speech, prepared by politicians, outlines the government’s plans for the new parliamentary term. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Roisin Jacklin, from RNIB, to get the charity’s response to some of the speech’s content. #RNIBConnect Image shows King Charles delivering ...
7m Nov 07, 2023
7m
S2 Ep212: Delivery Drones From Starship Technologies
How do you fancy having your next bag of shopping delivered to you by a robot? Delivery drones are making their way to more locations around the UK, Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding out how beneficial they could be for blind and partially sighted people. Image shows a Starship delivery drone driving down a high street.
8m Nov 06, 2023
8m
S2 Ep208: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet, 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 Shakespeare’s timeless story of forbidden love which was given an injection of raw passion and youthful vitality with Mathew...
7m Nov 03, 2023
7m
S2 Ep209: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 4 November 2023
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. Matt began this week by talking about the great news that the government have decided to scrap the closures to railway ticket offices following thousands and thousands of blind and partially sighted people taking part in the consultation and writing to their MP’s as ...
9m Nov 03, 2023
9m
S2 Ep211: Audio Described Festive Tour From Scottish Ballet
As part of it’s new festive touring show, Cinders, Scottish Ballet will include audio described performances for blind and partially sighted patrons. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Emma-Jane, from the company, to learn more about this year’s show and how you can get to the audio described shows. If you’d like more info, go to www.scottishballet.co.uk (https://eur03.safelinks.pro...
6m Nov 03, 2023
6m
S2 Ep210: Visionary and Thomas Pocklington Trust
Now time for an update from Visionary UK, a membership organisation for different sight loss charities across the UK. Amelia was joined by Fiona Sandford of Visionary and Cathy Low of Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) to learn more about their campaigns and Internship Program. Go to www.visionary.org.uk (https://www.visionary.org.uk/) to find out more about Visionary. Go to www.pocklington-trust...
9m Nov 02, 2023
9m
S2 Ep208: All The Light We Cannot See - New Netflix Series with Audio Description
‘All The Light We Cannot See’’ is a new Netflix series based on Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer prize winning Novel of the same name, set in the final days of WWII, as the paths of Marie-Laura a blind French girl and Werner a German soldier collide. Marie-Laura is played by Aria Mia Loberti in her first major screen role as a blind Actor with Louis Hofmann as Werner along with an all Starr cast too. T...
11m Nov 02, 2023
11m
S2 Ep206: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 1 November 2023
Clare Aldworth, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Officer shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Help RNIB make Eye Health Information More Relevant and Engaging RNIB produces lots of resources about a wide range of different eye conditions. These are created in a n...
6m Nov 01, 2023
6m
S2 Ep207: Railway Ticket Offices Across England To Stay Open
Your campaigning has worked! It’s been announced the government have scrapped plans to close ticket offices at railway stations in England. David Hogg finds out more from RNIB's Lindsay Coyle about the campaigning effort and what will happen now. Image: RNIB Logo. Upon a white background, 'RNIB' written in bold black letters and underlined with a pink line.
4m Oct 31, 2023
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S2 Ep203: Will Kent Faces His Fears In Abseil Fundraiser
Wil Kent took on a brave challenge to raise money for his local sight loss charity, Vision PK. Amelia learned more about the fundraiser and what the charity means to him. To learn more about Vision PK visit their website visionpk.org.uk (https://visionpk.org.uk/) Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
5m Oct 31, 2023
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S2 Ep200: How to Keep Your Guide Dog or Pet Dog Stress Free and Calm on Bonfire Night
In the lead up to Bonfire Night on Sunday 5 November 2023 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with Helena Gibbons from Guide Dogs to find out how best to look after our Guide Dogs or pet dogs if they are frightened or stressed when fireworks start going off in the lead up to Bonfire Night and on the night itself. Toby began by asking Helena why some dogs are fine with the noises that fi...
9m Oct 30, 2023
9m
S2 Ep205: Beetlejuice Film Review
Spooky Film review time now, as Amelia and Allan discuss the 1988 film Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton. Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
7m Oct 30, 2023
7m
S2 Ep204: Get Reading With This Local Book Group
Fancy expanding your reading horizons? Well, why not join a book group? Our Paulina chats with Lawson Eades about facilitating her local book group. To find out more about the group contact Linsey Stocks at Forth Valley Sensory Centre. Call: 01324 590888 or email: sensory@forthvalleysensorycentre.org (mailto:sensory@forthvalleysensorycentre.org) Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo upon a gre...
9m Oct 30, 2023
9m
S2 Ep202: RNIB Customer Update 28th October 2023
Hywel Davies catches up with RNIB Chief Social Change Officer Vivienne Francis, who is sitting in for our Chief Executive Matt Stringer for this week’s RNIB update. 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.rnib.org.uk/) You can also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpl...
10m Oct 28, 2023
10m
S2 Ep197: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, 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 story of one 16 year-old who overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight wi...
6m Oct 27, 2023
6m
S2 Ep197: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, 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 story of one 16 year-old who overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight wi...
6m Oct 27, 2023
6m
S2 Ep201: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns 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 the team are looking back at their visits to the political party conferences, around the UK. If you’d like more infor...
8m Oct 27, 2023
8m
S2 Ep199: Firewalk Fundraiser for Sensory Services by Sight For Surrey
Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey are hosting their first firewalk fundraiser this November. Amelia learned more about the exciting event from their Events and Engagement Manager, Vivienne Salter. Learn more about the firewalk and Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey by visiting sightforsurrey.org.uk (https://sightforsurrey.org.uk/) Image: Promotional image of feet walking on burning coal...
6m Oct 27, 2023
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S2 Ep199: North East Sensory Services upgrade accessible fitness centre
North East Sensory Services (NESS) have recently upgraded their accessible fitness centre in Aberdeen. Amelia talked to Linda Fachie and June Wyness to learn more… Learn more about NESS by visiting their website nesensoryservices.org (https://www.nesensoryservices.org/) Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo
8m Oct 27, 2023
8m
S2 Ep198: New Get Set Progress Internship Opportunities
Earlier this year the Get Set Progress program from Thomas Pocklington Trust in collaboration with RNIB has helped 18 interns move on to further employment. Hubert has been finding out more about the latest available internship opportunities.
6m Oct 26, 2023
6m
S2 Ep198: Leaving a Gift in Your Will to RNIB
Did you know that you can leave money to a charity in your will? RNIB’s Legacy Campaign Manager Louise Slott speaks to Joyce Cattenach about her experiences with RNIB and why she’s remembering RNIB in her will. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary written in white upon a green background.
8m Oct 25, 2023
8m
197: Take Part in Extant Free Online Creative Workshops for Their New Audio Drama Unseen
Extant the professional theatre company for blind and partially sighted people are creating ‘Unseen’, an audio drama that imaginatively explores and portrays the unique ways in which domestic violence affects blind and visually impaired individuals. Extant are offering free online creative workshops to any blind or partially sighted person who may have lived experience of domestic violence, wh...
11m Oct 24, 2023
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