Love At First Sight?
This week we hear from various people of different ages who tell us about their experiences of dating. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
26m Feb 13, 2017
26m
Episode #020: Relationships, UK roads and pavements, Chorley local society, Golf for the blind
This week it's all about relationships as we discuss how it can be love at first sight if you have no sight? Also, we hear from one of our listeners who tells us about the state of the roads in her part of the country, and our Community Reporters are out and about again - this time finding out about a new group for blind and partially sighted people in Chorley, Lancashire. #RNIBConnect #TheWeek...
58m Feb 13, 2017
58m
Society of the Week: Cardiff Institute for the Blind
Time to find out about another of the many societies and charities working to help blind and partially sighted people around the UK. This week it's the turn of Cardiff Institute for the Blind. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
7m Feb 06, 2017
7m
Comment: Getting Around Safely
Following our discussion on getting around safely, listeners give their views on how accessible our towns and streets are. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
4m Feb 06, 2017
4m
New Blind Charity Opens In Wales
Our community reporter Glenys Hughes finds out about the latest local society to help blind and partially sighted people. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
5m Feb 06, 2017
5m
Getting Around Safely
Four blind and partially sighted people sat down to discuss how they get around their respective towns and villages despite their sight problems. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
17m Feb 06, 2017
17m
Getting Back Into Employment: Chris' Story
Listen to the story of Chris Reddington who, following an incident, decided he could no longer work. A chance meeting with one of the team at RNIB changed all of that. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
7m Feb 06, 2017
7m
Accessible Set Top Box
If you struggle to watch television or find out what's on, would an accessible set top box be of benefit to you? Mo from VITS speaks to Steven about their latest project - and they need your help. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
11m Feb 06, 2017
11m
Episode #019: Getting around safely, Gaining a job, New centre for blind people in Cardiff
This week we hand the microphone to four young blind and partially sighted people who tell us about the challenges of getting around safely, plus we hear from Chris Reddington on his journey back into employment and there's news of a new charity for blind people in Wales. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
58m Feb 06, 2017
58m
Society of the Week: Blind In Business
Find out how the charity Blind In Business is helping blind and partially sighted people find employment. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect #SocietyOfTheWeek
4m Jan 30, 2017
4m
Your View: What Does Trump Mean For Disability?
The community speak out about their views on President Trump's first week in office, and debate whether or not anything will change for those with a disability. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
8m Jan 30, 2017
8m
What Does The White Cane Mean To You?
A new video produced by RNIB aims to highlight the various ways blind and partially sighted people use the mobility aid. Malcolm Johnson from Twickenham told #TheWeeklyConnect how it's made a difference to his life. #RNIBConnect
16m Jan 30, 2017
16m
Your View: Audio Description on Video-On-Demand Services
The community speak out about their feelings on audio description after the Government announced its Digital Economies Bill that will require on demand services to include AD in the same way as it is available on scheduled television. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
8m Jan 30, 2017
8m
The Challenge To Find A Job
Blind and partially sighted people often face higher hurdles when it comes to finding a job. We hear from Joseph who has struggled to find work, and a blind student who is hoping to find out exactly what the barriers are, and how to change them. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
17m Jan 30, 2017
17m
Episode #018: Employment, Audio Description, Trump on Disability
This week we continue to discuss the issues blind and partially sighted poeple face when it comes to finding a job. We also hear from our listeners on the subjects of audio description on video-on-demand services and if you think President Trump will change laws for disabled people. And our Society of the Week is Blind in Business. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
58m Jan 30, 2017
58m
Society of the Week: Ski 2 Freedom
Find out about an organisation set up to help blind people get into skiing. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
6m Jan 25, 2017
6m
TravelEyes Adventure Holidays
If you've always wanted to do an adventure holiday but think your sight will hold you back, why not check out Traveleyes. The man in charge is Amar Latif and is blind himself - he explains what the organisation does and how it aims to empower blind people to enjoy the great outdoors. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
6m Jan 25, 2017
6m
Paws For Thought: Carole Holmes & Dogs Fenton, Petra & Inca
Each week our listeners tell us about their relationship between them and their guide dog. Listen to Carole Holme's story. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
5m Jan 25, 2017
5m
A Journey Into The Unknown: First Cruise
When Urmila decided to go on a cruise, the journey she took meant much more than just another holiday. Listen to Urmila's honest and frank view on losing her vision and gaining the confidence to get back out there. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
11m Jan 25, 2017
11m
Action and Vision Hotels Sell-Off - Your Reactions
Following the news last year that Action and Vision hotels would be sold off by Action for Blind People and Guide Dogs, we hear from two of our listeners who talk about the impact the closures will have, and we hear from Action for Blind People to discuss why the closures are happening. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
9m Jan 25, 2017
9m
VIP Getaways
Going on holiday should be fun, but is it more of a challenge if you're blind or partially sighted? John Godbar and Ben Rendle share their very different holiday experiences and discuss the best ways to go about planning the perfect getaway. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
16m Jan 25, 2017
16m
Episode #017: VIP getaways, Blind skiing
This week our listeners get in touch to tell us about the joys and challenges of getting away from it, whether it be New York or near York! Also, catch up with our latest instalment of Paws for Thought, and find out about this week's Society of the Week. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
57m Jan 23, 2017
57m
Blind Dads
What's it like for blind dads? Do they experience the same fear and worry about being good fathers if they have little sight? Listen to James and Andre who met up to discuss just that. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
9m Jan 17, 2017
9m
Meet The Connectors: Ross and Cat
RNIB Connectors help to bring the best out in their local communities by enabling blind people to meet and discuss issues, arrange events and more. Listen to Ross and Cat talk about why they decided to volunteer. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
8m Jan 17, 2017
8m
Society of the Week: Blind Mums Connect
Find out about an organisation set up to help blind mums get access to information and support helping them to bring up their child. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
7m Jan 17, 2017
7m
Paws for Thought: Diane Woodford
Each week our listeners tell us about their relationship between them and their guide dog. Listen to Diane Woodford's story. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
5m Jan 17, 2017
5m
Email on Blind Parenting
One of our listeners got in touch to tell us his thoughts on the highs and lows of being a blind dad. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
2m Jan 17, 2017
2m
Blind Parenting: Holidays with children
Madleen Mann's sight loss doesn't get in the way of her being a good mother. However, she still has the same struggles that every other mother has, especially when taking her kids on holiday!
5m Jan 17, 2017
5m
Discussion: Blind Parenting
What is it like to bring up a child when you can't see? In our round table discussion this week, mum-of-one Emma Tracey and dad-of-three Mohammed Atif talk about how they've coped with parenting despite having no sight, and Sarah Bryan tells us why her lack of sight makes her concerned about whether she can have children and look after them successfully. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect
18m Jan 17, 2017
18m
Episode #016: Blind Parenting
We are talking about blind parenting this week to find out about some of the challenges that exist. We hear from one mother with some top tips on what to do when taking a child on holiday if you're blind, and we hear from two blind dads who share their experiences. Plus there's Paws for Thought and another chance to meet RNIB's Community Connectors.
58m Jan 16, 2017
58m
World Connect: David Kuhn
David Kuhn – not content with running over 50 marathons, finishing an Ironman and running across the US from California to New York City, David talks to us about how he got started and his undertaking to run around the external border of America to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis in aid of his granddaughter. #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect
10m Jan 09, 2017
10m
Stewart Curtis: Cycling
Stewart’s first outing on his bike led to a sense of freedom and a love of the open road, even if that road does sometimes come up to meet him more suddenly than he would like! #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect
4m Jan 09, 2017
4m
Society of the Week: VISPA
VISPA - The VI community needs support to get into sport and VISPA, in the Liverpool area, have it covered. They have not been going long but are having a terrific impact on the people they support. Danielle Colcombe talks to George Ferguson about what VISPA is and what they do. #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect #SocietyoftheWeek
7m Jan 09, 2017
7m
Paws for Thought: Laura and Autumn
When Laura met her guidedog Autumn, she took a path in life that she could never have foreseen. It’s led her to a skydive, down to the gym for exercise classes and will soon see her taking off on the wing of a plane – all to raise money for guide dogs UK #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect
6m Jan 09, 2017
6m
Blind Yoga
For some people, it’s not just about exercise. Being physical brings spiritual connectivity, and that offers a whole range of other benefits. Padma talks to us about her New Year’s idea to start a local yoga class. #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect
5m Jan 09, 2017
5m
You Connect: Mark's Personal Trainer
Mark Matthews from Cardiff decided to turn over a new leaf by getting fit and losing weight. Once he found a personal trainer, he never looked back. #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect
3m Jan 09, 2017
3m
Discussion: New Year's Resolutions
What is a new year’s resolution all about? Peter, Liz and Maya-Liam chat with Steven about their sense of accomplishment when taking up new endeavours in dance, language learning and running, and how life-changing their experiences have been. #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect
18m Jan 09, 2017
18m
Episode #015 New Years Resolutions, Running Around America, Staying Flexible and Jumping from a Plane
Kick off the New Year with our special episode on Health & Fitness - a sure-fire way to get some great ideas about activities or challenges you can take up yourself. Guided cycling or running float your boat? Something a little more cerebral perhaps, like learning a new language or even starting Braille? It's all in this action-packed show.
58m Jan 09, 2017
58m
Episode #14: Happy New Year! Try something new for 2017
This week, Steven has still not returned and when the cat's away, the mice will play - or maybe that should be dogs! Shaun still has control of the microphone and he's picked his favourite Paws for Thought stories as well as his picks of activities to add to his new year's resolutions. #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect
58m Jan 02, 2017
58m
Getting ready to see in 2017
So you're all set to head out and hit the dancefloor, to say so long 2016 and hello 2017! But how do you get that signature party look? Lucy Edwards takes us through the basics to getting your glam look that will look fab all the way through the night! #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect
3m Dec 26, 2016
3m
Episode #13: A Boxing Day Tour of the World
Steven Scott has left the studio unlocked this Christmas and Shaun Preece has snuck in to take the mic! He's been trawling through The Weekly Connect's drawers and is taking us on a tour of the country and the world. #TheWeeklyConnect #RNIBConnect
58m Dec 26, 2016
58m
Paws For Thought: Christmas Special
We get so spoiled over Christmas, sometimes we can forget about our trusted friends - our guide dogs. We asked you what, if anything, you were planning to buy your dog for Christmas. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect
3m Dec 19, 2016
3m
Maya-Liam's Audio Described Festive TV Picks
Maya-Liam talks to producer Laura Kirker about what she's planning to watch over the Christmas weekend, and how AD makes all the difference - except when your mum sings along. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect
8m Dec 19, 2016
8m
Abbeyfield Society
Not everyone has somewhere to go at this time of the year. You don't have to be alone. Julia at Abbeyfield tells us what they offer to those who may want meet some new friends this Christmas. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect
4m Dec 19, 2016
4m
Storytelling with Giles
Time to snuggle down in front of the fire and hear a Christmas story from story-teller Giles Abbott as he whisks us away to Russia. Are you sitting comfortably? #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect
6m Dec 19, 2016
6m
Festive Reads with Red & Stuart
Red and Stuart join Steven to talk about what books they're reading over Christmas, and what they might recommend as Christmas gifts for friends and family. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect
7m Dec 19, 2016
7m
Madleen's Mince Pies
Madleen, following her German roots, always makes Stollen for Christmas. This year though she has decided to make her first ever mince pies! See how she got on following her Mary Berry recipe. This recipe is from Mary Berry's Christmas collection which is available as a talking book or in Braille from the RNIB Library. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect
9m Dec 19, 2016
9m
Two Men And A Stick Go Shopping
It's so nearly Christmas and Tech Talk's Shaun still hasn't bought his missus a present! Steven decides to drag him all the way to Oxford Street in London to see if the Preece Family Christmas can be saved. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect
12m Dec 19, 2016
12m
Episode #12: Jingle all the way! Christmas shopping, baking, chilling and reading.
This week's show is all about what makes Christmas. Whether it's what to watch with AD from Maya-Liam, baking mince pies with Madleen, or braving the shops with Steven and Shaun. We also find out where you can go if perhaps you're looking for a bit of company over the season, and what to look out for if you want to just hide away from it all with a book. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect
58m Dec 19, 2016
58m
Working Blind: Discussion
Only 1 in 4 blind or partially sighted people are in work. With so many talented, skilled and motivated people in our community, what is it that holds us back? The government want responses for their green paper consultation. We talk to Angus and Malcolm about their experiences in work, and out of it.#theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect
14m Dec 12, 2016
14m