S1 Ep1399: Disability Wales Celebrates 50 Years
Disability Wales celebrates their 50th anniversary this year. Their annual conference takes place on October the 19th and you can take part, virtually or in-person. For more information on the Disability Wales Conference and AGM visit the website, http://www.disabilitywales.org or call 02920 887325
7m Sep 27, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1396: Find Support Through Living Well With Sight Loss Courses
A free telephone-course for anyone experiencing sight loss, as well family members and close friends, will start in the West of Scotland this October. Telling us more about the course and how it can help boost our confidence and meet others in a similar situation to our own is Richard Craig from RNIB Scotland. To find out more about upcoming Living Well With Sight Loss courses for your area v...
7m Sep 26, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1398: Charity Chief Exec’s Weekly Update 23/09/22
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 Chair Anna Tylor attending Her Majesty's funeral last Monday, the importance her patronage had for the charity, and the launch of the new RNIB website on the 27th of September. If you, or someone you ...
8m Sep 23, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1379: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, Audio Described 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 audio described theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the audio described performance of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical  at the Birmingham Hippodrome  Theatr...
7m Sep 23, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1397: National Eye Health Week
This week is National Eye Health Week. Our David Hogg spoke to RNIB's Poonam Patel to find out more.
4m Sep 22, 2022
4m
S1 Ep1395: New JobSense Project To Launch In Wales
If you're in Wales and thinking about moving into employment, then a new service is about to launch which could give you all the support you need. Hywel Davies has more. If you'd like more information about the JobSense launch event on Tuesday September 27th, you can call Elite Supported Employment Agency on 01443 226664. Image: JobSense Logo in blue and pink.
6m Sep 22, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1394: Lights! Camera! Action!
Blind actor Ellie Wallwork has appeared in some of the biggest television series in the UK, including Doctor Who and Call The Midwife. Now Ellie has turned her attention to a new short film project. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Ellie to find out more. You can get more info about the project here: https://greenlit.com/project/picturesque (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outl...
11m Sep 21, 2022
11m
S1 Ep1393: Reflections On Attending Her Late Majesty's State Funeral
The State Funeral Service for Her Majesty The Queen took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th of September 2022. Her Late Majesty became RNIB’s Patron upon her accession to the throne in 1952 with her patronage making a tremendous contribution to RNIB’s work and the lives of blind and partially sighted people. RNIB's Chair Anna Tylor was present at the funeral service and shared her refl...
8m Sep 19, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1391: My Memories Of Her Majesty The Queen
98-year-old Sheila Taylor first saw Queen Elizabeth II, when Her Majesty was still a little girl. She shared her memories of that time, as well as the moment she finally came face to face with the late monarch, with our Paulina Kuchorew.
7m Sep 16, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1391: John Rafferty From CNIB With Reflections From Canada
Her Majesty the Queen was a patron of Canadian sight loss charity CNIB for her entire historic reign. Hywel Davies spoke to the charity's CEO John Rafferty, about his reflections on the passing of the monarch.
6m Sep 16, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1390: A Tribute To Her late Majesty The Queen
Barry Snell catches up with Music Box presenter and RNIB Volunteer Sandra Gayer who, has a special Music Box programme, dedicated to her late majesty The Queen, airing on Monday 19th September. {Image - RNIB Connect Radio logo. Writing in black letters, against a white background}
3m Sep 16, 2022
3m
S1 Ep1389: Memories Of Meeting The King
As we remember the late Queen Elizabeth II, many are coming forward with stories of meeting the Royal Family. Billy Hendren remembers a funny encounter with the, then Prince Charles, and told our Paulina Kuchorew about it.
4m Sep 16, 2022
4m
S1 Ep1388: Thoughts From The Queue To Westminster Abbey
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state until her funeral on Monday. Tens of thousands of people are lining the streets of London, waiting to pay their respects. Hywel Davies went to speak to some of them.
5m Sep 15, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1387: Charity CEO Reflects On Monarch's Patronage And Services To Customers.
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with RNIB's CEO Matt Stringer. They discuss the charity's pride in it's Royal patronage and also talk about the forthcoming funeral service in London, where RNIB will be represented at Westminster Abbey by it's Chair Anna Tylor. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB Connect Radio Memorial logo
10m Sep 15, 2022
10m
S1 Ep1386: RNIB NI And Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty the Queen was an RNIB patron for 70 years and as we remember the late Queen our Paulina Kuchorew spoke to Robert Shilliday, Country Director for RNIB Norther Ireland. Speaking with Paulina, he shares his reflections on the passing of the monarch and the impact her patronage had on the charity's work.
5m Sep 15, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1385: Singing For Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We continue to remember Queen Elizabeth II on RNIB Connect Radio today. Claire Forde had a chance to perform for Her Majesty during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and shares the memory with our Paulina Kuchorew.
3m Sep 15, 2022
3m
S1 Ep1385: Miles Hilton Barber Shares His Memories Of The Queen
We continue to look back at the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Today, sharing his memories of the Queen is Miles Hilton Barber, who met Her Majesty and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, on a couple of occasions.
8m Sep 15, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1384: Bishop Of Llandaff On The King's First Visit To Wales
Preparations for King Charles III's first visit to Wales are in full swing in Cardiff. The King and Queen Consort's visit on Friday, will see the Royal couple attend a service of prayer and reflection for the late Queen at Llandaff Cathedral. Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with The Right Reverend June Osborne, who is the Bishop of Llandaff.
7m Sep 15, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1383: Sylvia Paton Shares Her Memories Of The Queen
We continue to remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our Paulina Kuchorew hears from RNIB Volunteer Sylvia Paton about the time she couldn't quite believe her own eyes.
5m Sep 15, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1382: Gary Moritz Reflecting on the Life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Gary Moritz presenter of Sunset Melodies here on RNIB Connect Radio reflects on what Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II meant to him and maybe what we can all learn from her life. (Image shows RNIB logo - Black writing against a white backdrop)
7m Sep 15, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1381: Queen Elizabeth II Was More Than Just A Commander In Chief
Queen Elizabeth II was the Commander In Chief of the British Armed Forces and that connection runs deep for those currently serving and for veterans alike. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Nick Caplin, Chief Executive of Blind Veterans UK, to learn more about that connection and some of the charity's fond memories of Queen Elizabeth II. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo
6m Sep 14, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1380: RNIB's Lynne Livingstone on the Royal books availbe from the RNIB Library
RNIB's Collections Development Executive Lynne Livingston spoke to David Hogg about some of the Royal books available in the RNIB Library.
5m Sep 14, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1379: Memories of a Video Call with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for World Sight Day 2020
Peter Holland the Chief Executive of The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) shares memories of a video call with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her Royal Highness Sophie The Countess of Wessex for World Sight Day 2020 with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. (Image shows RNIB logo - Black writing against a white backdrop)
8m Sep 14, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1379: Paralympian Lora Fachie Remembers The Queen
Barry Snell chats to gold medal winning Paralympian Lora Fachie OBE, who shares a heart-warming story of the day Queen Elizabeth made a real fuss of her guide dog Libby. {Image - RNIB Connect Radio logo - Black writing against white backdrop}
6m Sep 14, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1378: Breeding and Racing Champion Horses Was Fun And Relaxing For Queen Elizabeth The 2nd
Queen Elizabeth II was not just an accomplished horse rider but she was a successful breeder and racer. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to ITV racing correspondent and pundit Brough Scott to learn more about her escapism and successes. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo
9m Sep 13, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1377: Mike Brace CBE DL Memories of Queen Elizabeth II
Mike Brace CBE DL, former Paralympian and part of the Team that brought the Olympic and Paralympic Games to London in 2012 tells RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about meeting Queen Elizabeth II on a number of occasions and reflecting on her life too. From early memories of her Coronation as a young boy in Hackney, during his time as Chair of the Paralympics hosting an event at Buckingham palac...
8m Sep 13, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1376: Scottish Major On Meeting The Queen
Thousands have gathered in Edinburgh yesterday to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Members of the public have been able to view the Queen's coffin and pay their respects at St Giles Cathedral, for 24 hours before it's taken to London. Our Paulina Kuchorew was there and spoke with one man that remembered meeting the Queen very fondly. Image: RNIB logo
5m Sep 13, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1376: Carol Herbertson On Meeting the Queen
Thousands have gathered in Edinburgh yesterday to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Members of the public have been able to view the Queen's coffin and pay their respects at St Giles Cathedral, for 24 hours before it's taken to London. Our Paulina Kuchorew was there and heard from one woman that was waiting to go into St Giles Cathedral. Image: RNIB logo
2m Sep 13, 2022
2m
S1 Ep1376: Scottish Cadet Reflects On Meeting The Queen
As the crowds gathered in Edinburgh yesterday to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth the Second, our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with one young man that met the Queen in 2019. Image: RNIB logo
2m Sep 13, 2022
2m
S1 Ep1376: Scotland Pays Respects to Late Queen
As crowds gathered in Edinburgh yesterday to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, our Paulina Kuchorew was there to speak with some of the people waiting to go into St Giles' Cathedral. Image: RNIB logo
5m Sep 13, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1376: Queen Elizabeth II Was More Than Just A Monarch
Many people hold Queen Elizabeth the 2nd in high regard for her devotion to duty but we should also remember that she was a mother, not just to the nation, but to her family too. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to RNIB's Chair Anna Tylor about her memories of meeting the Monarch. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB logo
5m Sep 13, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1374: RNIB Wales and Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty the Queen was an RNIB patron for 70 years, Hywel Davies spoke to Ansley Workman, RNIB Country Director for Wales, about her reflections on the passing of the monarch.
3m Sep 12, 2022
3m
S1 Ep1373: Memories of Meeting Her Majesty - Anthony Ogogo
Olympic medal winning boxer Anthony Ogogo tells David Hogg his memories from meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
2m Sep 12, 2022
2m
S1 Ep1372: RNIB Scotland and Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty the Queen was an RNIB patron for 70 years, Hywel Davies spoke to James Adams, Country Director for Scotland, about his reflections on the passing of the monarch.
3m Sep 12, 2022
3m
S1 Ep1371: Memories Of Meeting Her Majesty
Dave Williams is a Customer Experience Manager with RNIB, as well as the presenter of the Tech Talk show. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Dave to ask what his memories were of meeting Queen Elizabeth The 2nd. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB logo
2m Sep 12, 2022
2m
S1 Ep1370: Memories of Queen Elizabeth II - Denise Leigh
Listeners of RNIB Connect Radio have been sharing their memories of Queen Elizabeth II. Visually impaired opera singer Denise Leigh tells us about singing for the Queen in 2003.
6m Sep 12, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1369: RNIB CEO Matt Stringer on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
RNIB CEO Matt Stringer spoke to Allan Russell following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
15m Sep 09, 2022
15m
S1 Ep1368: Extant Connect - Online Networking Events for Blind and Partially Sighted Theatre Creatives
Extant the UK’s leading performing arts company run by, and for, visually impaired people providing a performance space for inclusive theatre for everyone is launching Extant Connect; a new monthly online networking event for blind and partially sighted theatre creatives starting on Wednesday 28 September 2022 from 7pm on Zoom. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Louisa Sanfey, Exta...
8m Sep 09, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1368: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Counting and Cracking, Audio Described 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 audio described theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the audio described performance of Counting and Cracking at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre on Friday 26 Au...
5m Sep 09, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1367: Booker Prize 2022 Short List Books Announced!
The 2022 Booker Prize Short List was announced at 7pm on Tuesday 6 September 2022 at the Serpentine Pavilion, Kensington Gardens, central London and RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was there to capture the atmosphere and the announcement of the short listed books by Booker Prize chair Of Judges, Neil MacGregor. Just before the announcement of the short list, Toby caught up with Neil MacGregor ...
9m Sep 07, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1366: Billy Horsburgh - Blind In Business
RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats with Billy Horsburgh who recently started his own editing business. Billy has a love of the English language and a natural flair with words but he found it hard to gain employment due to both his sight loss and cerebral palsy,  so setting out on his own and starting his own business was the perfect solution. {Image - RNIB See Differently logo - written B...
7m Sep 07, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1365: Nigel Limb Vehicle Display
David Hogg caught up with Blind Bloke Racing, Nigel Limb. This time, rather than breaking records, Nigel has held a display showcasing his vehicle collection.
6m Sep 07, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1364: Join ‘Unlocking Equality by Changing Behaviours’ - An RNIB Panel Discussion Event and Help to Change Perceptions Around Sight Loss
‘Unlocking equality by changing behaviours’ is an RNIB evening panel discussion  event on Wednesday 14 September at BMA House in Central London from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, looking at the potential to unlock equality by changing behaviours and blind and partially sighted people are very much welcome to take part in this event and join in the discussion too. One of the many challenges for those worki...
9m Sep 07, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1363: Remember a Charity Week - Lucy Richardson RNIB
This week its Remember a Charity Week. David Hogg spoke with Lucy Richardson, RNIB's Legacy Marketing Manager to find out more Email giftsinwills@rnib.org.uk (mailto:giftsinwills@rnib.org.uk) or call 0330 002 0051
3m Sep 05, 2022
3m
S1 Ep1357: Writing and Updating a Will for Free Plus Leaving a Legacy to a Charity
As it is Remember a Charity Week this week (w/c 5 September 2022), here at RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to talk about the importance of writing a Will and of course updating your will too if you have one and how you can do it for free too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Richard Miller from the National Free Wills Network to find out a bit more about wri...
8m Sep 05, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1361: Charity Chief Exec’s Weekly Update 03/09/22
Each week we chat with RNIB’s CEO Matt Stringer to discuss the big news affecting the charity. This week Matt starts this week catch up with an update on how the RNIB and our sight loss sector partners are continuing to monitor the cost of living crisis an put plans together to help blind and partially sighted people who will be feeling the impact of the crisis this autumn and into the winter....
9m Sep 03, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1362: Netflix and Accessibility
RNIB's Dave Williams recently caught up with Heather Dowdy from Netflix to hear about why the streaming service is putting accessibility at the heart of what they do.
7m Sep 02, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1360: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Les Misérables, Audio Described Theatre
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 audio described theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the audio described performance of the new touring production of Les Misérables at the Birmingham Hippodrome...
8m Sep 02, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1360: Online Audio Descriptions and Self-Guided Audio Described Tours at Bentley Priory Museum Home to Fighter Command During the Battle of Britain
Every year for Battle of Britain Day, 15 September we commemorate what has been described as the turning point in the Battle of Britain during World War II. Bentley Priory was home to fighter Command in the lead up to and during the Battle of Britain and explores how technology, leadership and courage forged victory, enabling Britain’s darkest hour to also be her finest hour. The Museum highli...
7m Sep 02, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1359: British Landscape Photographer Charlie Waite Donates One of His Photographs to Fundraise for the RNIB
Charlie Waite, British Landscape Photographer has teamed up with the Gillingham branch of Robert Friths Opticians to fund raise for the RNIB by donating one of his landscape photographs for a silent auction which will end on 20 September 2022. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Charlie to find out why he wanted to donate one of his landscape photographs for a silent auction to fund...
18m Sep 01, 2022
18m