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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 [email protected] 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 Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk (https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast) - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport (https://audioboom.com/channel/sport) - See sport differently. The Happy Hour (https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411) - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life (https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life) - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support (https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support) - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide (https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide) - Daily audio TV listings

  • 10 minutes 10 seconds
    S2 Ep1227: The Lasting Legacy Of Wolfgang Strange
    The 3rd of December marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and today we’re chatting about championing disabled artists in dance productions as we celebrate the life of the late choreographer and founder of Amici Dance Theatre Company, Wolfgang Strange.

    Joining Paulina Kuchorew to chat about their latest show, Our Time, as well as Strange’s ongoing legacy is Alison King, Chief Executive of Turtle Key Arts.

    Image: a photo from the performance of Our Time. Wide shot of the stage shows dancers of varying ages performing expressive movements in small groups or by themselves. Their clothes light, splatters of colourful paint make them come alive on stage. Behind a band accompanies the dance ensemble. [Photo credit: Shane Aurousseau]
    2 December 2025, 11:38 am
  • 9 minutes 10 seconds
    S2 Ep1226: Exeter Pride On Improving Accessibility and Inclusivity
    Charity Exeter Pride provides representation and celebration for members of the LGBTQ+ community in Exeter and the surrounding areas.

    They have recently appointed an accessibility lead for Exeter Pride in Devon and are hoping to continue to make Pride accessible to all.

    Joining Paulina Kuchorew to chat about their plans and the good work they’ve been doing is their Accessibility Lead, Sam Pritchard.

    Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
    2 December 2025, 11:27 am
  • 7 minutes 50 seconds
    S2 Ep1225: Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's Ice Creem Loving Dog Jason
    This week on Guide Dog Blogs, we meet Jason, a guide dog who's very protective, very energetic, and loves his ice creem. 
    1 December 2025, 10:29 am
  • 7 minutes 31 seconds
    S2 Ep1224: Liam Archer Shares His Sight Loss Journey and His Journey TO Represent England's National Football Team
    What's it like to be picked to represent your country in blind football? How different is specialist education to mainstream schools? All these questions and more are covered in this week's sight loss story as Hubert chats to Liam Archer. 
    27 November 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 26 seconds
    S2 Ep1223: Elizabeth Roddick Discusses Access to Medicine During Festive Period
    Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick joins Barry Snell to look ahead to the festive period and  to discuss access to medicine during the holidays.

    Elizabeth also talks about opening times, repeat prescriptions and about keeping over the counter medicines at home.
     
    To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email [email protected] or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com


    Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.
    26 November 2025, 1:11 pm
  • 7 minutes 51 seconds
    S2 Ep1222: Attending a Photography Course When You Are Visually Impaired
    There are many engaging workshops that young blind and partially sighted people can take part in to grow in confidence, socialise and learn new skills.

    Recently, charity VICTA together with the London Institute of Photography held a few day Photography Course and Emmy Anstee joins us know to share what it was like taking part, and perhaps also share some tips for taking great photos.

    Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
    25 November 2025, 1:02 pm
  • 8 minutes 26 seconds
    S2 Ep1221: VocalEyes What’s On 25 November 2025
    Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.

    Audio described shows and events included:

    Disney’s Hercules - Saturday 29 November, 2:30pm, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London

    To Kill a Mockingbird - Saturday 29 November, 2:30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

    Audio described tour of Quantum Untangled - Saturday 6 December, 10:30 am, Science Gallery London

    Coven - Thursday 11 December, 7:30 pm, Kiln Theatre, London

    And some audio described panto highlights including: Robin Hood, Snow White, Jack and the Beanstalk and more.

    To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk

    Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it.
    25 November 2025, 11:37 am
  • 8 minutes 24 seconds
    S2 Ep1220: Guide Dog Blogs: Guide Dog Requirements
    This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Holly Tuke from our social media team. They talk unique guide dog requirements, as we find out what Holly needs from her guide dog, and how her needs can be met. Plus they also discuss the skills and personality Holly would like her possible dog to have. 
    25 November 2025, 9:50 am
  • 8 minutes 15 seconds
    S2 Ep1219: Nick Pages Shares His Sight Loss Journey
    This week in our Sight Loss Story, Hubert chats to Nick, who's sight loss has not prevented him from going to university, playing Tennis and doing internet radio. 
    25 November 2025, 9:46 am
  • 6 minutes 6 seconds
    S2 Ep1218: Safety Solutions from VI Safety
    How can blind and partially sighted people keep themselves safe outdoors and in the home? Hubert speaks to VI safety about the solutions they offer. 
    21 November 2025, 4:51 pm
  • 3 minutes 49 seconds
    S2 Ep1217: Traveling Around London With Travel Hands
    In this episode Hubert finds out about the latest updates from Travel Hands, who enable blind and partially sighted people to travel around London in a unique way. 
    21 November 2025, 4:49 pm
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