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RNIB Connect

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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk (mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk) . Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On (https://audioboom.com/ ...
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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Audioboo ...
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A weekly show all about audiobooks recorded at the RNIB Talking Book studios. We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks. Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group. Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and ...
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If you want to find out what's on TV and what is audio described, check out our daily TV Guide podcast from RNIB Connect Radio. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Au ...
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Tech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. Find out about the latest products from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/cha ...
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If you are blind or partially sighted and have an interest in sport, whether it be as a participant or as an observer, this podcast is for you! Get involved and join the conversation by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk (mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk) Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially ...
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Torch Trust is a Christian organisation with a worldwide vision for people with sight loss. We produce a weekly radio programme called Reflections which airs on RNIB Connect Radio. The show focuses on faith and disability in today's world and here you can find a podcast version of the show. Uploaded weekly, after our Sunday broadcasts, this version has had music tracks removed.
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On Saturday, was the final chance to see the Paralympic Cauldron up close ahead of the Closing Ceremony. This year's flame is unique, utilising lights and a cloud of water vapour instead of real fire. Visit it together with Allan, Toby and Paulina to find out more. Image shows our team posing in front of the cauldron. From left to right: Allan, Jan…
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Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England. This time, looking back on the home nations performances in the Nations League, plus a preview of the weekend’s action across the leagues.…
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The charity ‘Fight For Sight’ has relaunched. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the new identity and new mission of the organisation. For more information on Fight For Sight, visit their website - www.fightforsight.org.uk Image: The Fight for Sight logo which resembles an eye and the eyelid below it, with the eyelid curving upwards to reference o…
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Walli lost his sight after stepping on an explosive device as he was working for the British forces, since then however, he’s gotten married, re-discovered running, taken part in many competitions, and wrote a book about his experiences. In this podcast he spoke to Hubert about his experience.بقلم RNIB Connect Radio
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With ancient tortoises, blue footed boobies, clambering iguanas and more, the Galapagos islands are a nature-lover's paradise. Join Jonathan as he encounters the wonders of the island in this week's Travelogue. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image shows Jonathan Abro, a whi…
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Fancy a trip to Paris, Morroco or New York? Well, you can explore these locations and more through Sir John Lavery’s beautiful artworks at the national galleries of Scotland. Amelia talked to Meg Faragher to learn more about the AD tour and art workshop. The session takes place in person on Wednesday 18 September 2024, 10.15am–3.30pm Learn more on …
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This week, we’re finding out about the newly re-opened AppleVis website including their recent partnership with Be My Eyes. Plus, we’ll be talking to Sony about accessible photography. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speaker. You'll hear n…
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A new play for children will explore Britain’s black ancestry using music and rap. Hywel Davies has been finding out all about ‘The Welsh Dragon’. For tickets and visit more information, visit the Theatr Iolo website - Welsh Dragon — Theatr Iolo Image: A black dragon opens its wings above the text 'The Welsh Dragon' written in chunky graffiti lette…
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Changes are coming to the Winter Fuel Payments, but RNIB are here to help you understand them and how to claim. Amelia spoke to RNIB Legal Rights Officer, Dominic Milne, to learn more. Call the RNIB helpline on 0303 123 9999 for support on which benefits you're entitled to. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital …
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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 East. For free tickets, you can visit the QAC website - Sight Village North East - Leeds - Queen Alexandra College (qac.ac…
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Remember A Charity Week runs from September 9th to the 15th and encourages us to leave a legacy in our bequests to a favourite charity. How does the money left to RNIB benefit the lives of blind and partially sighted people? Our David Hogg spoke to RNIB Service User Dave Reaney to hear how the charity helped him following his sight loss. To learn m…
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Remember A Charity Week runs from September 9th to the 15th and encourages us to leave a legacy in our bequests to a favourite charity. How does leaving a gift in your will impact RNIB? Hywel Davies has been speaking to RNIB’s Head of Legacy Engagement this ‘Remember A Charity Week’. To learn more about RNIB and how to leave a legacy, go to www.rni…
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Remember A Charity Week runs from September 9th to the 15th and encourages us to leave a legacy in our bequests to a favourite charity. Now here is our Toby Davey with news about why one visually impaired RNIB Volunteer wanted to leave a gift in his will to the RNIB… To learn more about RNIB and how to leave a legacy, go to www.rnib.org.uk/legacy #…
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Remember A Charity Week runs from September 9th to the 15th and encourages us to leave a legacy in our bequests to a favourite charity. Are you one of the many people in the UK who doesn't have a will? Robert Kirkwood finds out why some people are put off writing them and the benefits of having one. To learn more about RNIB and how to leave a legac…
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Remember A Charity Week runs from September 9th to the 15th and encourages us to leave a legacy in our bequests to a favourite charity. Inheritance Tax is a 'plannable tax' that you can mitigate with some professional help. Robert Kirkwood finds out more this Remember A Charity Week. To learn more about RNIB and how to leave a legacy, go to www.rni…
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Remember A Charity Week runs from September 9th to the 15th and encourages us to leave a legacy in our bequests to a favourite charity. Did you know that leaving a legacy to a charity in your will can help them plan for the future and support their customers through a variety of tailored services? Allan Russell has been talking to Lucinda Frostick …
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As we celebrate braille turning 200-years-old, the system of raised dots continues to enable blind and partially sighted people to read and write. Talking with our Paulina Kuchorew about her love of reading and how she uses braille in her daily life is 15-year-old Keira Mills.بقلم RNIB Connect Radio
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Remember A Charity Week runs from September 9th to the 15th and encourages us to leave a legacy in our bequests to a favourite charity. As we chat about the importance of writing a will this Remember A Charity Week, our Paulina hears about some weird and wonderful gifts which were left in wills. She spoke with RNIB's Senior Legacy Income Manager, D…
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With this week being Remember a Charity Week (9-15 September 2024) here on RNIB Connect Radio we are finding out a bit more about why people might want to leave a gift in their will to the RNIB. Paul Goddard a visually impaired RNIB Volunteer explains to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about why he wanted to leave a gift in his will to the RNIB. Pa…
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At the final Paralympics GB press conference of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, 124 medals with 49 gold, 44 silver and 31 bronze, Penny Briscoe, Paralympics GB Chef de Mission reflects on how the Paris games have gone for Paralympics GB with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Penny talks to Toby about the amazing achievements of all Paralympics GB a…
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As the curtain came down on the 2024 Paralympic Games, held in Paris. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with David Clarke, CEO of the British Paralympic Association, to discuss the athletes success, the search for new Paralympians and a look ahead to the next Games in Los Angeles in 2028. #RNIBConnect Images Shows RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan …
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With over 17 million viewers tuning into Channel 4’s coverage of the 2014 Paralympic Games, what were the thoughts on the audio described coverage? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jonathan Penny, Channel 4’s Access Services Manager, to discuss the work that went into making the coverage the most accessible so far. #RNIBConnect Image Sho…
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In the last day of competitions in the swimming pool on Saturday evening (7 September 2024) of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Stephen Clegg wins another Gold for Paralympics GB in the S12 Men’s 100 Metres Butterfly. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Stephen just after the final of the Men’s S12 100 Metres Butterfly to find out how the…
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Rob Davies, from Wales, will be taking home a silver medal from the Paris Paralympics. He spoke to Allan Russell before taking a well deserved break. Rob with his silver medal around his neck sits in his wheelchair, whilst Allan holds up a microphone, sitting to his right. Rob has short dark hair and a bit of a stubble.…
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After scooping 4 medals on the tandem, Sophie Unwin and Jenny Holl spoke to Allan Russell about their incredibly successful Paralympic Games in Paris. Image shows Jenny on the left, with Allan sitting across from her and Sophie on a comfy terrace chair across from them. Jenny has light brown hair sleeked back into a low bun and Sophie has a short d…
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We’re here at Paralympics GB House where we’re joined by swimmers Poppy Maskill and Will Ellard, teen swimmers that made a splash in the pool. Between them, they’re not just bringing home 8 medals but have also smashed world records. Let’s hear more as our Paulina spoke with them on the terrace. Image shows Will and Poppy smiling and holding up the…
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And we’re back at the terrace of Paralympics GB House were Paulina spoke with a 14-year-old table tennis star, Bly Twomey ahead of her return home with two Bronze medals. Image shows Bly sitting on the terrace. She's smiling and has her two medals around her neck.بقلم RNIB Connect Radio
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An amazing achievement for Sophie Unwin and her Pilot Jenny Holl on winning Gold in the women’s Para Cycling Road Race at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Friday 6 September 2024. Coming in to the last 1000 metres of the just over 99km race it was between Sophie and Jenny and the Irish Team of Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly but a fantastic …
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How is sexual health linked to mental health? Paulina spoke to local wellbeing service SASH ‘Support and Advice on Sexual Health’ (SASH) to learn more for this year’s Sexual Health Week and why they would like to hear from blind and partially sighted people. Sexual Health Week runs from the 9th till 15th of September. To find out more about SASH vi…
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Our team went over to Paris to cover the Paralympic Games, but whilst there, Toby and Paulina decided to step away from sport for a moment and immerse themselves in a bit of modern art. Image shows Toby posing in front of Chopin's Waterloo, a sculpture from 1962 made by artist Arman. Described the Pompidou Centre as "destruction-dislocation" of an …
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What is it like travelling around Paris if you’re blind or partially sighted? Let’s find out with Toby and Allan, who are reporting from this year’s Paralympics Games. Image shows Allan and Toby standing in front of a protective metal net with a view over Paris far off in the distance. They're on the top floor of the Eiffel Tower. Allan is on the l…
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More from the swimming at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with a a very joyful Rebecca Redfern just after she had been presented with her SB13 100 Metres Breaststroke Gold medal. Rebecca previously had won Silver at both the Rio and Tokyo Paralympic Games and to finally come away with a Gold is such an amazi…
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VI Sports-lover Geoff Smith was at the Paralympics to watch GB play Wheelchair Rugby. He was offered a Touch2See tablet for the games and told Amelia about his experience using the tech and the atmosphere around the games. Image shows Geoff smiling at the camera. He is a white man with cropped brown hair, blue eyes and glasses and there is a clay-c…
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