S2 Ep1334: At Seen Exhibition 3 - Interview with Baker and Author Penny Melville Brown
Seen, is a new photography exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people.  The exhibition is a collaboration between the RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt. Over the last two years, Joshua has travelled the country, meeting people with sight loss and capturing their stories through his lens. These portraits reveal the extraordi...
4m Sep 12, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1333: At Seen Exhibition 2 - Interview with Artist Clarke Reynolds
Seen, is a new photography exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people.  The exhibition is a collaboration between the RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt. Over the last two years, Joshua has travelled the country, meeting people with sight loss and capturing their stories through his lens. These portraits reveal the extraordi...
3m Sep 12, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1332: At Seen Exhibition 1 - Interview with Joshua Bratt
Seen, is a new photography exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people.  The exhibition is a collaboration between the RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt. Over the last two years, Joshua has travelled the country, meeting people with sight loss and capturing their stories through his lens. These portraits reveal the extraordi...
6m Sep 12, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1331: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description.
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month they’re looking At some exciting new productions and a spooky showstopper. If you'd ...
10m Sep 12, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1330: RNIB NI Launch New Campaigns Podcast
RNIB NI have launched a new podcast to discuss campaigning and breaking down barriers for people with sight loss. Amelia spoke to hosts Joe Kenny and Micheal Smith to learn more... Listen to episode one here - RNIB Support / RNIB NI Podcast episode 01 - Disability is a team sport (https://audioboom.com/posts/8769715-rnib-ni-podcast-episode-01-disability-is-a-team-sport) Image shows the RNIB ...
8m Sep 11, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1328: Northern Ballet - Little Red Riding Hood and Merlin, Audio Described Performances
Northern Ballet will be touring two great productions this autumn and into the spring of 2026 with ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ for younger audiences and ‘Merlin’ for slightly older audiences. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Pippa Moore MBE, Northern Ballet’s Artistic and Learning Assistant to find out more about both ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ and ‘Merlin’. More details about Norther...
8m Sep 11, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1327: Hair & Care Film Screening And Panel
Hair & Care CIC have created a short film called 'Beyond Vision' in collaboration with director Hector Hilleary. Thery also held a panel conversation, moderated by Maliha Shoaib with panellists including Broadcaster and Activist Lucy Edwards, Designer Chet Lo, Beauty Director Alex Peters from Dazed Beauty, Jane Manley who is a Deaf Blind Social Media Analyst at the RNIB, and Hair & Care founde...
8m Sep 10, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1326: Tactile And Screen Reader Accessible Pregnancy Test AMY
University of Limerick Graduate, Leah Shanahan, has designed a prototype for a fully accessible pregnancy test based on feedback from blind and partially sighted women. Amelia learned more about the development and creation of the test. Find Leah on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-ni-sheanachain/ Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bol...
6m Sep 09, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1325: Remember A Charity Week 2025
Remember A Charity Week is running from the 8th to 14th September this year, and is an opportunity for everyone to take a moment to consider leaving a gift to charity in their will, after looking after family and friends. This year's campaign celebrates the funny moments, interesting hobbies and unique quirks that we remember and cherish about our loved ones. Amelia spoke to Helen Smith, Head...
7m Sep 08, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1323: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 06/09/25
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to http://www.rnib.org.uk You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect
8m Sep 06, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1324: The Welsh Choir That’s ‘More Than Music’
A community choir in South Wales is proving that a community choir is ‘More Than Music’, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. You can find out more about the work of More Than Music Cymru on their website - Home - More Than Music Cymru (https://www.morethanmusic.org.uk/)
7m Sep 05, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1322: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Winter’s Tale, AD Theatre Review
This week RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined by both Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands along with Alan Russell, presenter of ‘The Daily Connect Show’ to review and discuss the audio described performance of Shakespeare’s ‘the Winter’s Tale’ at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-...
13m Sep 05, 2025
13m
S2 Ep1321: Life-Changing RNIB Survey Needs Your Feedback
This September the RNIB is launching the second in a series of major surveys to help map out the future of support for people diagnosed with serious eye conditions. The RNIB is reaching out to people with lived experience of sight loss, their loved ones, carers and professionals in the field, to get their feedback on ideas to improve post-diagnostic support. Services are currently delivered i...
8m Sep 05, 2025
8m
1448: September Almanac
Which seasonal fruit and veg can you enjoy this month? Amelia shares the folklore, nature and history to enjoy this September. Learn more about the nature you can enjoy every month on the RSPB website - The year in nature (https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/the-year-in-nature) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters a...
5m Sep 04, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1314: Report Highlights Barriers To Safe And Confident Walking On Our Streets
UK sight loss charity RNIB, has published the second part of its Big Travel Survey, looking at safe and independent mobility for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Ross Megan and Erik Mathies, from RNIB, to discuss the latest results of their research around issues faced by pedestrians. If you’d like to read the report or get involved by sharing it...
9m Sep 04, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1320: Work To Have Para Gymnastics Included In The Paralympic Games
A Scottish coach has been working to have Para Gymnastics included as a discipline for the Paralympic Games. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Coach Angela Turner and visually impaired gymnast Zara Coote to hear more about the work and details of a forthcoming fundraiser for gymnasts to attend a showcase in Finland. If you’d like more info on the fundraiser in Glasgow on Sept 21st 2...
8m Sep 03, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1319: ADA Scotland Appoint First Blind Chairperson
Audio Description Association (ADA) Scotland have appointed their first blind chairperson, Amanda Foster. Amelia learned when her passion for AD began and what she plans to do in the role. Learn more about ADA Scotland on their website - Audio Description Association Scotland - ADA Scotland (https://www.adascotland.com/) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ w...
8m Sep 03, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1313: Going On Safari with Seable Holidays
Seable Holidays, a not for profit social enterprise organisation who provide accessible tailored and group holidays for blind and partially sighted people ran their first safari holiday this year which they will be offering again in 2026. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by both Damiano La Rocca, founder of Seable Holidays and Paul Nugent who is visually impaired and had an amazing e...
13m Sep 01, 2025
13m
S2 Ep1318: Young VI Artist Hannah Evans Summer Exhibitions
Young, neurodiverse, visually impaired artist Hannah Evans uses art to communicate her feelings and experience of the world. Amelia spoke to her and her mum Carol about her upcoming exhibitions. Hannah will be at the Livingston Designer Outlet Mall in in unit 73 from 10.30 am to 5 pm 29th to 31st August. Hannah will be at the Create Ed Gallery Kirkintiloch on Sat 6th September from 1 to 4.30...
7m Aug 29, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1317: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 29/08/2025
Each month, we are joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include the RNIB Campaigns Discussion Group, the National Emergency Alert, Guided Walks with MPs and the return of Parliament. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk (mailto:campaigns@rnib.org.uk) Yo...
8m Aug 29, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1316: Comedian Jamie MacDonald Reflects On 2025 Edinburgh Fringe
How did Jamie MacDonald get on at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival? Amelia learned more about his highlights, navigating around the city and his upcoming projects. Learn more about Jamie on his website - Jamie MacDonald - comedian, writer, actor and voice over artist (https://jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com/) You can see Jamie perform his show in London on the 19th September - Jamie MacDonal...
6m Aug 29, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1315: Audio Described Tour - More than Human, Design Museum, London
On Friday 5 September 2025 at 10.30am the Design Museum in London will be running an audio described tour of their exhibition ‘More than Human’ which looks at some radical ideas on how to design with and for other species. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Nao Zaragoza, Assistant Curator of Public Practice at the Design Museum, to firstly find out more about the museum, the ‘More t...
8m Aug 28, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1312: More Help For Blind And Partially Sighted People In Kingussie
RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people in rural and isolated areas. RNIB Connect Radio’s David Hogg spoke to Mark Campbell, who lives in Kingussie and attended one of the charity’s events. If you live in Scotland, are blind or partially sighted, and would like more info, go to ...
5m Aug 27, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1311: Blindness 50 Years Apart with The Rt Hon Lord Blunkett and Holly Tuke
We now compare and maybe contrast the experiences of going through education, employment and life for two Yorkshire blind people 50 years apart with the Rt Hon Lord Blunkett and Holly Tuke. In a recent column in the Yorkshire Post the Right Honourable Lord Blunkett talked openly about the challenges of being blind, something he rarely talks about as he prefers to be defined by his achievements...
26m Aug 27, 2025
26m
S2 Ep1310: NICE Approves New Treatment for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recently approved new treatment in England for people living with the eye condition Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) helped by Researchers at the University of Cambridge. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Patrick Yu-Wai-Man, Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Cambridge who was involved in the resea...
9m Aug 27, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1309: Free Portrait Exhibition At RNIB
Seen, a collaboration between RNIB and photographer Joshua Bratt, is a new exhibition featuring 22 powerful portraits that bring into focus the lives of blind and partially sighted people. It is free of charge and is being held at RNIB's Grimaldi Building in London from the 12th-14th September. Barry Snell caught up with Joshua to learn more about the exhibition and his love of photography Cl...
21m Aug 26, 2025
21m
S2 Ep1308: A Cultural Journey of HMS Belfast for Blind and Partially Sighted People
HMS Belfast, built by Harland & Wolff in 1936 was launched on St Patrick's Day, 17 March 1938 by Anne Chamberlain – the wife of then Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. In her 24 year’s of active service HMS Belfast played many key roles in battles and peace-keeping duties around the world before being brought to London by IWM and opening to the public on Trafalgar Day, 21 October 1971. So do...
47m Aug 25, 2025
47m
S2 Ep1306: Charity's Customer Update 23/08/25
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sits down with  of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week RNIB’s Chief Strategy and Public Affairs Officer Vivienne Francis talks about  the next stage of RNIB’s Travel and Transport reports. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to http://www.rnib...
7m Aug 23, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1307: Price Changes For JAWS Users
If you’re a user of the JAWS screen reader, you might be aware of recent changes to the pricing structure of the software. But what does it all mean for UK users? Tech Talk’s Jackie Brown has been finding out. You can hear Jackie's full conversation with Stuart Lawler from Sight and Sound on this week’s episode of Tech Talk, on Tuesday August 26th at 2pm.
7m Aug 21, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1304: Stagecoach Collaborates With RNIB To Improve Bus Travel For Blind and Partially Sighted People
Hubert catches up with Terri from the RNIB to find out more about the most recent work carried out in the North West of England with Stagecoach to make bus travel more accessible for blind and partially sighted people via Swap With Me training.
5m Aug 21, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1305: RNC Celebrates Summer Exam Results
For students up and down the country results day is a nerve-wracking time. But students at The Royal National College for the Blind have had a lot to celebrate, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. For more information on the RNC, visit the ir website - A specialist residential college for young people with visual impairment (https://www.rnc.ac.uk/)
7m Aug 20, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1303: Orbit Research Release The 'Orbit Player'
Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman has been speaking to Orbit Research about their newest product, the Orbit Player.
9m Aug 20, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1302: Take Part in the RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Groups on Community Eye-Care
There are many ways in which you can help the RNIB in making a more inclusive society for blind and partially sighted people and one way is through the regular RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings. The next round of the RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings will be looking at community eye-care. RNIB connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Zein, one of the RNIB’s Researc...
9m Aug 20, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1301: Blind Veterans Find Friendship at Loaves and Fishes Community Hub
Robert Kirkwood finds out about a community hub based in East Kilbride that serves South Lanarkshire and surrounding areas with not only food parcels but also school uniforms, toiletries, pet supplies and much more. Two blind veterans have found friendship through the service and they even have a blind volunteer who helps every week, as we find out from Loaves and Fishes chairperson Lesley Dav...
6m Aug 18, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1299: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 22/08/2025
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 is joined by RNIB’s Chief Financial Officer, Kathryn Sherratt, as they discuss the official opening of RNIB Scotland’s new HQ in Edinburgh and there’s even a mention of Christmas. If you, or someone you know, would li...
10m Aug 16, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1300: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Addams Family, 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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This time we have the musical comedy that is ‘The Addams Family’ as the current tour visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional ...
4m Aug 15, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1298: RNIB Scotland HQ Is Back and Better Than Ever!
On Thursday 14th of August, following an extensive refurbishment, RNIB Scotland officially re-opened their Edinburgh HQ. Allan Russell went ahead to the grand re-opening to check it out for himself. Image shows from left to right: James Adams, Sarah Boyack MSP, Matt Stringer, and finally Kirin Saeed cutting the pink ribbon. Matt is clapping as he stands behind Sarah and Kirin. James is standi...
18m Aug 14, 2025
18m
S2 Ep1297: Sight Village North West - Preview
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village North West. For more information, visit the Sight Village website - Sight Village Blackpool 2025 - Queen Alexandra College (https://www.qac.ac.uk/exhibitions/sight-village-bl...
6m Aug 14, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1296: Envision Unveil New Smart Glasses
Accessible technology company ‘Envision’ launched their new ‘Ally Solos Glasses’ on August the 14th. Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman spoke to the team behind the wearable, hands-free AI glasses. You can hear a longer version of Callum’s conversation with Envision on next week’s episode of Tech Talk.
10m Aug 14, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1295: Kiltwalk Fundraiser Is A Family Challenge
RNIB Connect Radio’s Kris Wallace, daughter Jess, and other family members will take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk to raise funds for UK sight loss charity RNIB. Kris spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about the challenge, the prep and why Jess is leading the charge. If you’d like to sponsor Jess and her family go to www.justgiving.com/team/jessjollywalkers (https://eur03.safelinks.pr...
6m Aug 13, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1294: National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up Summer/Autumn 2025
Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the NT and a couple that are available onl...
7m Aug 12, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1293: Access at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
The Pleasance Theatre Trust has been working with Sight Scotland to provide visual awareness training to over 250 of their Edinburgh Festival Fringe staff to make the experience of visiting one of their Pleasance Fringe venues as accessible as possible for visually impaired festival goers as well as offering more audio described performances this year too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was j...
6m Aug 11, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1287: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 09/08/2025
Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio 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 Matt began with his review of RNIB’s very own stand-up comedian Tom Skelton and his Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 show ‘Visually Impaired Papa’, then looking forward to the official opening of the refurbished RNIB Scotland office in ...
7m Aug 09, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1292: Mary Queen Of Scots - Edinburgh International Festival
History meets punk rock and ballet in an exciting production at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival. Amelia spoke to Co-Audio Describer Emma-Jane McHenry to learn more about the production and her process along with Co-Audio Describer Fiona Pedgrift. Learn more about the production here - Mary, Queen of Scots | Edinburgh International Festival (https://www.eif.co.uk/events/mary-queen...
10m Aug 08, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1291: Accessible Zines And Disability Justice At The Wellcome Collection
What are zines and how have they been used in disability justice? Amelia spoke to Adam Rose, the Co-curator of the Zines display, and Jake Blackavar, a Visitor Experience and Engagement Facilitator, to learn about tactile and audio zines and their upcoming audio described tours of the Wellcome Collection's exhibition. Learn more about Zines Forever! on the The Wellcome Collection Website - Zi...
9m Aug 08, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1290: Orpheus and Eurydice - Edinburgh International Festival
Journey to the underworld and back with Opera Australia, presenting Opera Queensland’s production of Orpheus and Eurydice in association with Circa for the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival (EIF). Opera and circus acrobatics combine for this striking production with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and a chorus from Scottish Opera for the European premiere of this electrifying production of ...
9m Aug 08, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1281: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Mary Poppins, 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 of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we have Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical ‘Mary Poppins’ as the UK and...
7m Aug 08, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1278: Turning Points And Transitions - Roundtable
Life is full of twists and turns that can change the path we’re on. We gather three members of the blind and partially sighted community to talk about the big turning points and transitions in their lives. Join Goalball player and soon to be married Devante Claridge, mum and music lover Maureen Goddall, and paralympic champion Lizzi Jordan as they discuss dealing with change and imagining dif...
30m Aug 08, 2025
30m
S2 Ep1289: Coffee Tin Clarke Reynolds and Pepita Coffee
Clarke Reynolds, the UK’s premier braille artist has teamed up with Pepita Coffee to make a limited-edition tactile coffee tin with a share of the proceeds going to RNIB. David Hogg learns more. Head to shop.rnib.org.uk (https://shop.rnib.org.uk/products/pepita-coffee-tin-clarke-reynolds-mr-dot) to grab your coffee tin while stocks last. Image shows the front of the Pepita coffee tin. The ti...
4m Aug 07, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1288: Touch Tour For Lubna Kerr's Lunchbox At The Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Lunchbox is about the impact of bullying, through the eyes of a troubled Scottish boy, Steven and Pakistani girl, Lubna. Amelia spoke to comedian and performer Lubna Kerr about her show ‘Lunchbox’ which has a touch tour and pre-show audio. Book tickets for Lunchbox here - Lunchbox | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/lunchbox) Learn more about Lubna's writing...
12m Aug 07, 2025
12m