Sight for Wight, Interview with Lisa Hollyhead.
Lisa Hollyhead is the Chief Executive officer of Sight for Wight; a sight loss charity based on the Isle of Wight and has been going since 1865. The charity supports visually impaired people through a wide range of groups, activities, provides assistive technology support and many other vital services. Sight for Wight have a charity shop called Dress for Less, helping to raise funds for the cha...
5m Feb 05, 2025
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S2 Ep948: Dot Lumen CEO Cornel
Dot Lumen is a tech company creating AI glasses to replace the guide dog. David Hogg spoke to their CEO Cornell to find out more…
7m Feb 05, 2025
7m
S2 Ep947: Guided Cane Walk With Lee Pitcher MP In Doncaster
One of the things RNIB does as part of working with stake holders and partners is guided cane walks, which aim to help raise awareness of what issues blind and partially sighted people face when out and about on a daily basis. In this podcast, Hubert chats to Ross and Rhys from RNIB to find out about the most recent walk which took place in Doncaster.
5m Feb 05, 2025
5m
S2 Ep942: February Almanac - History, Nature And Folklore
How did February get its name? What bird calls can you listen out for this month? Amelia is back with another Winter warmer to highlight some of the folklore and nature you can enjoy over February. Learn more about February nature on the RSPB website - Nature's calendar February (https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/natures-calendar/natures-calendar-february) Image shows the RNIB Conne...
4m Feb 04, 2025
4m
S2 Ep943: National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up Spring 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. Our 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 National Theatre and a couple that are available online...
9m Feb 04, 2025
9m
S2 Ep946: ParaPride Marks History For The Disabled LGBTQ+ Community
ParaPride are marking history by hosting an event in celebration of the disabled LGBTQ+ community. The day at Hoxton Hall will feature a variety of performances from drag to acrobatics to comedy, and includes a ‘Dis-section’ panel discussion: 'The Naked Truth about Disability & Sexuality' with special guest speakers and interactive Q&A. Amelia spoke to Co-founder and Community Engagement Dire...
9m Feb 03, 2025
9m
S2 Ep944: Sight Loss Soccer
If you’re blind or partially sighted, in the Hampshire area and fancy a kickabout then check out Sight Loss Soccer. David Hogg finds out more. Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
4m Feb 03, 2025
4m
S2 Ep941: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 01/02/25
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 started by talking about the two RNIB Braille 200 events in Scotland, the Braille and Beyond event at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow and the RNIB Scotland Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliament, then to the RNIB transf...
7m Feb 01, 2025
7m
Galloways Society for the Blind, Interview with Glen Sheader.
Galloways Society for the Blind is a sight loss charity based in the North-West of England supporting people across Lancashire and Sefton. Galloways was founded in 1867 and offers numerous services to blind and visually impaired people in Lancashire and Sefton. Jennifer Murray speaks to Glen Sheader to find out more. Contact details for Galloways Society for the Blind: Galloways Society for t...
7m Jan 31, 2025
7m
S2 Ep928: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Peter Pan and The Little Mermaid, 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 it is all about that maybe first live theatre experience as Vidar reviews two audio described pantomime performances with ‘Peter Pan’...
7m Jan 31, 2025
7m
S2 Ep930: Education - Roundtable
We've brought together four current and graduated students to talk all things Education in our latest Roundtable. Listen as aspiring criminal barrister Haleemah Faroq, Educational Psychologist Kerrie Campbell, Current Student Samih Elsanhouri and RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert Pawelkiewicz share their learning journeys. They compare their experiences of mainstream and specialist schools, reflect...
29m Jan 31, 2025
29m
S2 Ep932: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 31/01/25
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio 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 recent '10 Minute Rule Bill' on accessible voting that Julie Minns MP worked with RNIB to put together  and information on how you can take part in 'The Big Travel Survey' from RNIB. If you’d like more information on campaigns or ...
7m Jan 31, 2025
7m
S2 Ep939: Braille 200 Reception - Cara and Lucy from Uddingston Grammar
RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write. David Hogg was there and spoke to Cara and Lucy from Uddingston Grammar about their experiences with braille. Image shows two young blind att...
1m Jan 30, 2025
1m
S2 Ep939: Braille 200 Reception - Stéphane Pailler
Ahead of the Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, David Hogg spoke with Stéphane Pailler, consul general and director of the French Institute of Scotland. Image shows Anna Tylor, Alison Johnstone, Stéphane Pailler and Stuart McMillan hold up and pose with a plaque that quotes the beginning of the Scotland Act 1998 - "There shall be a Scottish Parliament." - in several...
3m Jan 30, 2025
3m
S2 Ep939: Braille 200 Reception - James Adams
Ahead of the Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, David Hogg caught up with RNIB Scotland Director James Adams. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.
2m Jan 30, 2025
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S2 Ep940: Braille 200 Reception - Dr Hazel McFarlane MBE
RNIB Scotland recently organised a reception at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate 200 years of braille. Amelia spoke to Dr Hazel McFarlane MBE who is the ALLIANCE Senior Sensory Hub Officer and has been campaigning for disability rights since the 90s. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system visit: https://www.rnib.org...
4m Jan 30, 2025
4m
S2 Ep939: Braille 200 Reception - Rosie Dempsey
RNIB Scotland recently organised a reception at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate 200 years of braille. Amelia spoke to Rosie Dempsey, the Deputy Lead, Children, Young People, Families & Education, Devolved Nations at RNIB to learn about how young people benefit from braille. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system vi...
4m Jan 30, 2025
4m
S2 Ep938: Braille 200 Reception - Provost Anthea Dickson
On Wednesday 29th of January RNIB Scotland's Braille 200 reception was held at the Scottish Parliament. A night of celebration for the tactile reading and writing system, our Paulina Kuchorew was there and spoke with Provost of North Ayrshire Anthea Dickson. Image shows Provost of North Ayrshire Council Anthea Dickson and Manikant Gupta from Purview Technologies smile and listen to the speake...
7m Jan 30, 2025
7m
S2 Ep937: Braille 200 Reception - Harpist Fiona Kyle
At the Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliament, guests were serenaded by blind harpist Fiona Kyle. Robert Kirkwood spoke to her after her performance. To find out more about braille and how the RNIB is celebrating 200 years since Louis Braille invented the system visit: https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/braille-200 (https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/braille-200/) Image shows harpist Fi...
3m Jan 30, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1067: Braille 200 Reception - Alan Stewart
Ahead of the Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Robert Kirkwood spoke with Alan Stewart, Volunteer Campaigner with RNIB Scotland. They spoke about the night's event as well as Alan's connection to the radio station. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the s...
4m Jan 30, 2025
4m
S2 Ep936: Braille 200 Reception- Sue Marshall
RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats to Sue Marshall who was one of the guest speakers at the event. To find out more about braille and how...
2m Jan 30, 2025
2m
S2 Ep935: Braille 200 Reception - Emma Tracey
RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up Emma Tracey, who is the presenter of BBC's Access All podcast, and a lifelong braille user. To fin...
7m Jan 30, 2025
7m
S2 Ep934: Braille 200 Reception - Ken Reid
RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with RNIB Connect Radio presenter Alan Dudley, who himself is a huge advocate of braille. To find ...
3m Jan 30, 2025
3m
S2 Ep933: Braille 200 Reception - Anna Tylor
On Wednesday 29th of January RNIB Scotland's Braille 200 reception was held at the Scottish Parliament. A night of celebration for the tactile reading and writing system, our Paulina Kuchorew was there and spoke with RNIB’s Chair of Trustees following her speech at the event. Image shows RNIB Chair of Trustees Anna Tylor stands behind a podium and next to a large screen which reads "Braille 2...
7m Jan 30, 2025
7m
933: Braille 200 Reception - Alan Dudley
RNIB recently held an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille. The Scottish Parliament reception, organised by RNIB Scotland, marked 200 years of the tactile code which enables blind and partially sighted people to read and write. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with former RNIB volunteer and presenter Alan Dudley, who himself is a huge advocate of braille. T...
3m Jan 30, 2025
3m
S2 Ep931: ITV Bring More Live Audio Description To Six Nations Rugby
As the Six Nations rugby tournament kicks off, Hywel Davies has been hearing about how ITV are making matches more accessible for fans at home.
10m Jan 29, 2025
10m
S2 Ep927: Shaping The Future Of Volunteering Group
Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
9m Jan 29, 2025
9m
S2 Ep929: Braille and Beyond Tour At Glasgow's Mitchell Library
As we celebrate 200 years since the invention of the tactile reading and writing system  braille, RNIB’s Braille and Beyond Tour is continuing to make its way across the UK. And on Tuesday 28th of January the tour arrived at The Mitchell Library in Glasgow. Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Dave Williams, ahead of the doors opening for the day's event. Find out where the Braille and Beyond Tour is...
6m Jan 29, 2025
6m
'Good Company' Coming Soon To RNIB Connect Radio
A brand new show is coming to RNIB Connect Radio this February! Good Company features our newest presenter, Karen Wye, alongside Weekend Connect Presenter, Amelia Hilton. They'll explore the joys and challenges of relationships with honest conversations, great music and thoughtful reviews. Listen for insights on meeting new people, healing from difficult experiences and strengthening your con...
1m Jan 28, 2025
1m
S2 Ep961: Mitchell Library #7 Andrea Curro
More form David at the Braille and Beyond event at the Mitchell Library as he catches up with Andrea Curro Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.
3m Jan 28, 2025
3m
Guernsey Blind Association, Interview with Chantelle Tucker.
Guernsey Blind Association was founded in 1919 and to this day, continues to support visually impaired people in Guernsey. The charity offers a wide range of services from social activities, a resource centre equipped with aids helping with independent living to the provision of practical and emotional support and more. Jennifer Murray speaks to Chantelle Tucker, Vision Support Services Officer...
8m Jan 28, 2025
8m
S2 Ep921: 'Good Company' Relationship Show Launching On RNIB Connect Radio
A brand new show is coming to RNIB Connect Radio! Good Company explores the joys and challenges of relationships with honest conversations, great music and thoughtful reviews. Karen Wye and Amelia Hilton speak to the blind and partially sighted community to get insights on meeting new people, healing from difficult experiences and strengthening your connections. Here's David Hogg with more......
4m Jan 28, 2025
4m
S2 Ep997: Mitchell Library #6 Sight and Sound
More form David at the Braille and Beyond event at the Mitchell Library. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.
3m Jan 28, 2025
3m
S2 Ep997: Mitchell Library #5 Tilly Guthrie
Cue: Our David Hogg attended the Braille and Beyond event at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow. He caught up with one of the speakers, academic Tilly Guthrie… Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their...
3m Jan 28, 2025
3m
S2 Ep997: Mitchell Library #4 RNIB Heritage
More now from the Braille and Beyond event at the Mitchell Library… Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.
3m Jan 28, 2025
3m
S2 Ep997: Mitchell Library #3 JW
Let’s head back to David at the Mitchell Library Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.
3m Jan 28, 2025
3m
S2 Ep997: Mitchell Library #2 Matthew Clark
Cue, Let’s head back to the Mitchell Library where David caught up with one of the speakers, RNIB’s Matthew Clark. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU written in their respective logos.
4m Jan 28, 2025
4m
S2 Ep997: Mitchell Library #1 Visibility Scotland
As part of the Braille 200 Celebrations, the Braille and Beyond Library Tour stopped off in Glasgow. Before the event kicked off, David caught up with Visibility Scotland. Image shows the Braille 200 logo with 'Braille 200' written at the top in white text on a pink background with a visual Braille representation of the same text below it. Across the bottom is written Powered by RNIB and EBU w...
1m Jan 28, 2025
1m
S2 Ep926: Braille Resources From RNIB’s Children, Young People and Families Team
Let’s talk Braille, in this podcast Hubert chats to Tom Norton from our Children, Young People and Families team about what resources for learning braille are available from his team, and other departments within RNIB. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Ra...
8m Jan 27, 2025
8m
S2 Ep925: Audio Described Show For Children Tours Wales This February
A new audio described play tours Wales this February, Hywel Davies has been finding out about the message behind ‘Tidy’. More information on 'Tidy' can be found on the Theatr Iolo website - Tidy — Theatr Iolo (https://www.theatriolo.com/tidy-3)
5m Jan 27, 2025
5m
S2 Ep923: The Rock Years - New Show Launching On RNIB Connect Radio!
If you’re a fan of rock music, from across the decades and from around the globe, we’ve got a brand new show for you. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to presenter Pete Wild about his new show, The Rock Years. To find out more about the show, and Pete, go to http://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold blac...
6m Jan 27, 2025
6m
S2 Ep924: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 25/01/25
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. This week Matt talks about the NHS Long Term Plan and the ‘Shaping The Future Of Volunteering’ Group which took place in London. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to http://www.r...
8m Jan 25, 2025
8m
S2 Ep913: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Book of Mormon, 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 Vidar was reviewing the maybe slightly outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South Park as the current tour of ‘The Book of ...
7m Jan 24, 2025
7m
Something for the Weekend - 24/01/2025
Something for the Weekend highlights the best in accessible audio content each week. This weekend, Oscars frontrunner 'The Brutalist' comes to a screen near you! Hear the rest of my picks of unmissable content here. Image Descripton: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the li...
8m Jan 24, 2025
8m
S2 Ep922: Paralympians Scarlett and Eliza Humphrey Talk Braille
As part of celebrating 200 years of tactile literacy, it’s important to hear just how much of a difference braille makes to people’s lives. Hubert chats to Paralympians Scarlett and Eliza Humphrey to find out how much braille they use, and the importance they feel it has to blind and partially sighted people. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bol...
8m Jan 24, 2025
8m
S2 Ep917: Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference Is Coming To Glasgow
In March 2025 RNIB's Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference is coming to Glasgow. On the 17th and 18th March global experts in the technology and accessibility sector will gather at The Glasgow Science Centre. Alongside the conference, the IDS Tech Marketplace will host many different organisations demonstrating their products and services. This is your chance to get hands on with the ...
9m Jan 21, 2025
9m
S2 Ep920: Personal Transcription Volunteer Celebrates 15 Years
George has been a dedicated volunteer with the RNIB personal Transcription service for 15 years. Amelia spoke to her about why she loves the role along with her volunteer manager Michele. Learn more about the personal transcription service on their website - Home Page - RNIB Personal Transcription Portal (https://personaltranscription.rnib.org.uk/) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On ...
8m Jan 21, 2025
8m
S2 Ep918: RNIB Launches A Brand New Online Shopping Experience
UK sight loss charity, RNIB, has just launched an extensively updated version of it’s online shop. Packed with products, fully accessible and security protected for transactions, the charity is looking for feedback from customers. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Daphne Mavroudi-Chocholi, from RNIB, to find out more. If you’d like to have a look at the new shop, go to shop.rnib.or...
7m Jan 21, 2025
7m
S1 Ep640: RNIB NI Technology Fair Returns For 2025
The RNIB NI Technology Fair is returning for 2025. Dave Williams from Tech Talk has been finding out all about what to expect from this year’s event. For more information, visit the RNIB website - Come to the RNIB NI Technology Fair 2025 | RNIB (https://www.rnib.org.uk/events-and-courses/rnib-ni-technology-fair-2025/)
10m Jan 20, 2025
10m
S2 Ep915: Strictly Inspires Deborah To Return To Dance
Chris McCausland’s appearance on Strictly Come Dancing encouraged dance lover Deborah to look for accessible classes and she’s fallen back in love with dance. Amelia learned more about when her love of dancing began and her current lessons with Step Change Studios. Learn more about Step Change Studios on their website www.stepchangestudios.com/
7m Jan 20, 2025
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