Episode #057: How I See Special
This week Steven Scott takes a look at the latest How I See video from RNIB and hears from various people involved in this year's film as well as previous years videos. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
56m Feb 12, 2018
56m
Episode #054: The great cane debate, Yoga for the blind
This week Steven and Jill are back to hear more from the blind and partially sighted community. This week we hear about the great cane debate – should we be blinging up our mobility aids? Also, we hear from blind woman Twimukye Mushaka about her story of living with a number of degenerative conditions. And there’s a chance to hear how to get into Yoga without leaving the house! #RNIBConnect #Th...
58m Jan 08, 2018
58m
Episode #053: Connect North West Special Part 2
On this week's special episode, Steven Scott and RNIB Community Facilitator Danielle Colcombe visit Windemere to take part in a community event held by locals. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
54m Dec 19, 2017
54m
Episode #051: Connect North West Special Part 1
On this week's special episode, Steven Scott and RNIB Community Facilitator Danielle Colcombe visit Windemere to take part in a community event held by locals. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
58m Dec 13, 2017
58m
Episode #050: Guide dog refusals, Public perceptions
In this week's episode, Steven and Jill are joined by Daniel Williams from an organisation called Visualise. Dan is visually impaired himself and he wanted to discuss his experience of owning a guide dog for only four weeks while being refused entry to four different locations because of his dog. Dan also discusses his thoughts on public perceptions by the public about those of us with a visual...
58m Dec 04, 2017
58m
Episode #049: Pregnancy, "You Don't Look Blind"
This week Steven Scott is joined by partially sighted mum-to-be Danielle Colcombe and blind mother Sally Clay as they discuss the joys and challenges of pregnancy. The trio also discuss the cosmetic challenges of being blind, especially when some people say to us "you don't look blind". John the conversation by emailing TheWeeklyConnect@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
58m Nov 27, 2017
58m
Episode #048: RNIB AGM Special
In a special edition of #TheWeeklyConnect we hear speeches and news from the RNIB AGM that took place recently in London. #RNIBConnect
58m Nov 20, 2017
58m
Episode #046: Inappropriateness, Cooking & Expectations
On this week's show, Steven and Jill are joined by Natasha Marsay, an RNIB community facilitator from Leeds who is visually impaired herself. The trio discuss inappropriate actions from other people and the embarrassment of inappropriately touching someone else by accident as a blind person. Also they discuss cooking blind, and the issue of expectations from sighted people towards blind people ...
58m Nov 06, 2017
58m
Episode #044: #HowISee Special
On this week's programme, Steven Scott reports on the latest film from RNIB that aims to educate the public on how blind and partially sighted view the world, in their own words. Listen to those involved in making the video, and from those who took part in #HowISee. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
58m Oct 23, 2017
58m
Episode #043: The visually impaired policeman, A restaurant with a difference, Galloways society
On the show this week Steven hears from one of a few visually impaired police officers in the UK. Also we get a sighted view on a restaurant where everyone experiences what it is like to live with no vision, and our popular feature Society of the Week returns – this time it’s Galloways in the north of England. And if that’s not enough we keep you up to date with what’s happening This Week at RN...
58m Oct 16, 2017
58m
This Week at RNIB: 9th Oct 2017
Find out about the latest news from the UK's leading sight loss charity for the week beginning 9th October 2017. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
4m Oct 09, 2017
4m
Charity Needs Your Help To Make Consumer Products More Accessible
The charity RICA carries out consumer research on a wide range of topics and issues but it needs your help. Steven Scott reports on the work of the organisation and finds out how you can get involved. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
8m Oct 09, 2017
8m
Clark Reynold's Story
Is it possible to live a good and happy life after you lose your vision? That's certainly what Clark Reynolds thinks. He spoke to Steven Scott about his most recent daring experiences and why he's not letting his vision loss get him down. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
21m Oct 09, 2017
21m
Episode #042: Skydiving with no sight, Losing more than vision, Rica charity
On this week's show, Steven Scott speaks to Clark Reynolds about his amazing skydiving experience as well as other positive things he's done since losing his vision. We also hear from Catryn Pugh who lost her vision following an horrific experience yet is now trying to use it for good. Also, we find out how you could get involved with a charity trying to make consumer goods more accessible. Plu...
58m Oct 09, 2017
58m
This Week at RNIB: 2nd Oct 2017
Find out about the latest news from the UK's leading sight loss charity for the week beginning 2nd October 2017. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
3m Oct 02, 2017
3m
The Blind Lighthouse Keeper
The UK has some amazing places to go and enjoy a good view. But what if your job was to show groups of people a view, a view that you couldn’t even see yourself? #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
7m Oct 02, 2017
7m
Getting To Grips With Technology: Philip's Story
It really can seem like the internet is taking over everything these days doesn’t it? It’s a great thing if you know how to use it. But what if you don’t? Fortunately, there’s help at hand. With RNIB’s Online Today programme, you can get support with technology, whatever your level of knowledge. In fact, a self-confessed luddite dropped us a line recently to let us know just how much his life h...
4m Oct 02, 2017
4m
Notes from Nepal
As a blind or partially sighted person you might find that photographs aren’t always the best way to remember your holiday - or maybe you do - everyone has their travel style!Some of you may use a voice recorder to capture moments, just like Liz Frankland did when she recently went on the trip of a lifetime around the central Himalayan nation of Nepal. She and her partner, Paul went with a grou...
18m Oct 02, 2017
18m
When The Sighted Are Blind
Imagine having nothing wrong with your eyes, but not being able to see. That’s the experience of Melina Canning who was left blind after a near-fatal stroke. Melina suffered irreparable damage to her primary visual cortex, the part of the brain that processes visual information, but her eyes still functioned even though she was left with no vision. In the years since her stroke, Melina has grad...
14m Oct 02, 2017
14m
Episode #041: Blindsight, Travelling, This Week at RNIB, Blind lighthouse keeper
On this weeks episode, as we start to enjoy the autumn evenings, we may be reminded of our holidays this year, or in past years. One of our listeners recorded a special audio diary just for us. You can listen to Liz Frankland’s Notes from Nepal. Also, getting online seems to the be the in thing these days. But is it really worth the hype? We hear from Philip who is a self confessed luddite, but...
58m Oct 02, 2017
58m
This Week at RNIB: 25 Sept 2017
Find out about the latest news from the UK's leading sight loss charity for the week beginning 25th September 2017. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
3m Sep 25, 2017
3m
Comment: Claire's Yoga App
If you want to stay fit and are a fan of yoga, you might be interested in our listener Claire's review of a Yoga app she uses each day. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
9m Sep 25, 2017
9m
Writing Blind
If you're a fan of the written word, why not try it out for yourself? Read On Air host Red Szell speaks to blind author Mark Hardie about his successful writing career. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
19m Sep 25, 2017
19m
Episode #040: Yoga apps, Writing blind
On this week's show, we hear from listener Claire who tells us about a Yoga app she has found which helps her with her health and wellbeing. Also, we'll keep you up to date with what’s happening this week at RNIB, and if you enjoy a good book, why not try your hand at writing? We hear from blind authors Red Szell and Mark Hardie discuss the challenges and joys of writing blind. #RNIBConnect #Th...
58m Sep 25, 2017
58m
This Week at RNIB: 18 Sept 2017
Find out about the latest news from the UK's leading sight loss charity for the week beginning 18th September 2017. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
8m Sep 18, 2017
8m
Henshaws Celebrates 180th Year With New Exhibition
Henshaws is one of the oldest charities in the UK and this year are celebrating their 180th anniversary. They’re holding a special exhibition in Manchester to tell the story of the sight loss charity over what has been almost 200 years. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
17m Sep 18, 2017
17m
New £10 Pound Is Accessible To Blind People
RNIB have been working with the Bank of England to make bank notes more accessible, in particular the brand new £10 note. Simon Pauley reports. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
7m Sep 18, 2017
7m
Shared Spaces... Again!
You may have heard on The Weekly Connect our discussions on Shared Spaces from time to time. Lots of you have been in touch about this, and three of those listeners spoke to Steven Scott about the issue on the most recent episode. Ken Reid, Jemma Brown and Sarah Bryan talked about their experiences. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
15m Sep 18, 2017
15m
Disability At The Edinburgh Festival
What’s it like to perform at the one of the biggest festivals in the world? Nicki Kelly spoke to Tom Skelton and Georgie Morrell to find out about their seperate one-man and one-woman shows. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
7m Sep 18, 2017
7m
Episode #039: Henshaws 180th Anniversary, New £10 Note Accessible, More on Shared Spaces
On this week's episode, you have been talking to us about shared spaces once again this week as more blind and partially sighted people share their thoughts on the road schemes popping up around the country. Also, as the new £10 note is launched in the UK, we find out how RNIB has been working with the Bank of England to make the new note more accessible. We also report on the charity Henshaws ...
58m Sep 18, 2017
58m
This Week at RNIB: 11 Sept 2017
Find out about the latest news from the UK's leading sight loss charity for the week beginning 11th September 2017. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect #ThisWeekAtRNIB
6m Sep 11, 2017
6m
Driving Miss Daisy: A Taxi Company With A Difference
Ever wanted your taxi driver to wait for you at the shops and take you home again? Well, imagine if not only that, but your driver also came in to the shop and helped you buy what you wanted. That's the aim of Driving Miss Daisy., a taxi and companion service rolled into one. Red Szell spoke to Jocelyn Close, the first person to set up the business in the UK. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
13m Sep 11, 2017
13m
Life Hacks: Getting to know product labels
Listener Clare got in touch to ask us why some products in shops are labeled in braille and others aren't. We put her question to RNIB Product Manager for Braille, James Bowden, to find out the answer, and to get some all-important life hacks on how to get to know what you're buying. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
6m Sep 11, 2017
6m
Scottish Police Promote Laws Against Attacks On Guide Dogs
Attacks on guide dogs and other assistance animals are on the rise and police in Scotland are clamping down. Guide Dog owner Elaine McKenzie told us about her harrowing experience when her dog Una was attacked in the street. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
8m Sep 11, 2017
8m
Connect Event Explains Future of RNIB and Connect
Our community reporter Danielle Colcombe has been out and about for us again finding out about what changes have been made to RNIB recently, and how RNIB Connect aims to bring more blind and partially sighted people together. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
10m Sep 11, 2017
10m
Shared Spaces: Your Views
As shared spaces become headline news once again, you have been in touch to offer your thoughts on the growing trend across the UK. Share your views theweeklyconnect@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
9m Sep 11, 2017
9m
Episode #038: Shared spaces, Attacks on assistance dogs, What is RNIB Connect, Driving Miss Daisy
On the show this week we discuss a major issue for blind and partially sighted people – Shared Spaces. We’ll be talking to guide dog owners concerned about the rising number of such schemes across the UK. Also, we report on a campaign by Police Scotland to raise awareness of the number of attacks by dogs on assistance dogs. Ever wondered what RNIB Connect is all about? Our community reporter Da...
58m Sep 11, 2017
58m
Episode #037: Cataracts, Health and wellbeing, Life after blindness, Comment
The Weekly Connect returns after a short absence with more of your stories of life living with sight loss. This week we hear from two people dealing with cataracts plus there's a feature on your top tips for good health and wellbeing. Plus there's more of your comments. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
58m Aug 14, 2017
58m
Episode #036: BCAB new podcast, Belfast Active Campaigners Group, RNIB Customer Council members
On this week’s show, we hear from Norin, Will and Steve who are all on RNIB’s Customer Council. You can find out what that is and what they do. Also, we check in with the Belfast Campaigners Active Network to find out about their thoughts on getting around safely, and we find out about our Society of the Week which is BCAB (the British Computer Association of the Blind) and their new podcast wh...
58m Jul 03, 2017
58m
Special Report: 2017 EyeCan Awards
The second EyeCan Awards took place recently at Wellington Park in Leyland. The evening celebrated the inspirational achievements of people across the North West living with sight loss. RNIB Community Facilitator Danielle Colcombe sent us this special report. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
33m Jun 26, 2017
33m
Society of the Week: The Accessible Friends Network
The Accessible Friends Network started in 2004, giving blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to talk to others in real time, from all around the world. Greg Hamilton is a member who now works for TAFN. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
8m Jun 26, 2017
8m
Blind People Play Tennis
Our reporter Lynne Morgan from RNIB Connect Radio went along to a VI Tennis session in Swansea. If you’re interested in taking up VI tennis then go to, rnib.org.uk/tennisguide
11m Jun 26, 2017
11m
Episode #035: EyeCan Awards, Visually impaired people play tennis, More comment on guide dog and taxi refusals
On this week’s show we find about the recent EyeCan Awards hosted last week in the North of England. We also hear more reaction to last week’s story on guide dogs being refused into taxis. And we have another Society of the Week – but who will it be? #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
58m Jun 26, 2017
58m
Guide Dogs and Taxis: Sean Dilley's Special Report
After being refused entry to a taxi because of his guide dog 30 times, blind broadcaster and journalist Sean Dilley decided to write an article for the Guardian newspaper to vent his anger. He has now recorded his thoughts for #TheWeeklyConnect and updates us on the progress of his complaints so far. #RNIBConnect
11m Jun 19, 2017
11m
UK Vision Strategy: A Blind Man's View
Visually impaired Hussein Patwa travelled from Aberdeen to London for this year's UK Vision Strategy Conference and recorded his thoughts for #TheWeeklyConnect. #RNIBConnect
19m Jun 19, 2017
19m
Guide Dogs and Taxis: Your Views
Our listeners have been in touch to tell us about their experiences of being refused travel in a taxi because they have a guide dog. Share your views theweeklyconnect@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
6m Jun 19, 2017
6m
Guide Dogs and Taxis: Nicki Kelly's Experience
Blind singer/songwriter Nicki Kelly tells #TheWeeklyConnect about her experiences of dealing with being refused travel in a taxi because of her guide dog. #RNIBConnect
13m Jun 19, 2017
13m
Society of the Week: Monmouth Visually Impaired Club
Monmouth Visually Impaired Club aims to help those in the community with impaired vision to maintain a reasonable quality of life through companionship and by giving mental stimulus, practical help and encouraging much fun and laughter. Find out more as they are our #SocietyOfTheWeek #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
6m Jun 19, 2017
6m
Episode #033: Volunteering, Election 2017
This week we are celebrating the work of volunteers across the UK. Plus we hear from two of RNIB's team who talk about the recent General Election and how the charity now aims to make voting more accessible. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
58m Jun 12, 2017
58m
National Volunteers Week
Community Facilitators Danielle Colcombe and Natasha Marsay join Steven Scott to discuss the importance of volunteering, plus to talk about the different types of roles you can get involved in. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
8m Jun 05, 2017
8m