RNIB Connect

RNIB Connect Radio

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 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . 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/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

  • 7 minutes 45 seconds
    S2 Ep821: Happy 10 Years Of A Little Alternative!
    Yes, our alternative music show is celebrating 10 years!

    Find out how host David Hogg got involved in hosting A Little Alternative on RNIB Connect Radio in the first place, hear about his favourite memory from the years of making it, and let David recommend an alternative album that he thinks everyone should hear.

    Image: David pondering how in the world is the show already 10 years old. He's sitting with a party hat, which has a pattern of colourful balloons, and is holding his chin in deep thought as he glances at the big studio microphone, an eyebrow raised questioningly. 
    14 November 2024, 9:30 am
  • 6 minutes 6 seconds
    S2 Ep819: Turn2us launches the Turn2us PIP Helper
    Turn2us are a national charity providing practical financial support and they’ve launched a free tool to help people applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). 

    Amelia spoke to Welfare Benefits Specialist, Conor Lawlor, to learn more about the tool. 

    Learn more about the tool and Turn2Us on their website - Turn2us PIP Helper
    14 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 4 minutes 9 seconds
    S2 Ep812: Rollercoaster Rides Travelogue With Jonathan Abro
    Strap in because we're boarding some of the world's biggest rollercoasters with Jonathan this week.

    Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues.

    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.  
    13 November 2024, 12:01 pm
  • 6 minutes 34 seconds
    S2 Ep820: New 'Virtual Hubs' From Sight Support West Of England
    Online communities are a great way of feeling supported, all whilst sharing your experiences with like-minded people. Hywel Davies has been hearing about new ‘Virtual Hubs’ from Sight Support West of England.

    For more information, visit the Sight Support West Of England website - Join Our New Virtual Hubs for Peer Support and Connection - Sight Support West of England
    13 November 2024, 11:13 am
  • 9 minutes 48 seconds
    S2 Ep818: Do TV Adverts Include Enough Audio Description?
    In the UK, we’re seeing more programmes on tv incorporating audio description for blind and partially sighted viewers but what about adverts?

    RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sonali Rai, from RNIB and June Johnson, from AD Text, about the increase in AD adverts and why some advertisers could be missing out on income by not including audio description.

    #RNIBConnect
    Image Shows RNIB Logo, 
    11 November 2024, 9:55 am
  • 8 minutes 39 seconds
    S2 Ep816: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 09/11/2024
    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 talks about the Eyes Have It group, Trustees, and a new RNIB Ambassador.

    If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk

    You can also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline.
    #RNIBConnect

    Image of Matt smiling in grey jacket and wearing glasses. 
    9 November 2024, 9:55 am
  • 7 minutes 8 seconds
    S2 Ep802: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), 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 in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. 

    This week Vidar was reviewing the Lawrence Olivier award winning comedy musical Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) as the current touring production visited the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with description by Professional audio describer Remy Lloyd.

    About Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
    Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, this is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. 

    This multi-award-winning production features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain. It’s the 1800s. It’s Party Time. Let The Ruthless Matchmaking Begin.

    For more about the current tour of Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) do visit the production website - https://prideandprejudicesortof.com

    And for more about access at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre including details of audio described performances do visit - https://www.grandtheatre.co.uk/access/ 


    (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)
    8 November 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 27 seconds
    S2 Ep817: What Is Purple Tuesday?
    Each year we highlight Purple Tuesday and encourage business owners and service providers to make their services fully accessible for people with disabilities.

    RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Gavin Neate, from NeateBox, to find out why the world of commerce needs to embrace accessibility and why the Welcome web based app can help business owners and disabled people create the best possible customer experience.

    If you’d like to learn more about Purple Tuesday, go to https://purpletuesday.co/

    For more on the Welcome web app, go to www.wel-co.me

    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. 
    8 November 2024, 1:30 pm
  • 10 minutes 28 seconds
    S2 Ep817: Help Your Child Receive An Accessible Letter From Santa!
    RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell has put on his winter jacket and made his way to Santa’s Grotto at the North Pole.

    He’s chatting with Titch The Elf to find out what the big people need to do to get accessible letters, from Santa, for blind and partially sighted children. We even get to drop in on a call from Santa with two lucky, well behaved, believers.

    If you’d like more info on Letters From Santa, go to www.rnib.org.uk/santa

    #RNIBConnect

    Image shows Keira, a young girl in a red Christmas jumper, who smiles while holding up a braille letter from Santa.
    8 November 2024, 1:17 pm
  • 8 minutes 41 seconds
    S2 Ep814: Blind Veteran Graham Grange Will Remember This Remembrance Sunday
    As we all come together for the National Service of Remembrance this Sunday 10 November and observe the 2 minutes of silence at 11am to commemorate the brave sacrifice of all those who lost their lives for their country.  

    Blind Veterans UK the national charity for vision-impaired ex-service men and women will be supporting their blind veterans in making the journey to London to march past the Cenotaph, or to mark the important occasion at events closer to home.

    RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Blind Veteran Graham Grange who was a musician in the Coldstream Guards and will be attending his local war memorial on Sunday with his trusty Guide Dog to remember all those service men, women and civilians who gave so much for their country and for us all too. 

    Graham talks about his musical military career in the Coldstream Guards, playing for the late Queen, why it is so important to remember on Remembrance Sunday as well as on Armistice Day on Monday 11 November and how Blind Veterans UK have helped him over the years since he started to lose his sight.

    If you, or someone you know, served in the Armed Forces, including National Service, and are now struggling with sight loss, do get in touch with Blind Veterans UK by calling 0800 389 7979 or visit their website - https://www.blindveterans.org.uk 


    (Image shows Graham sat in his living room with his guide dog next to a piano)
    8 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 8 minutes 44 seconds
    815: 'This Is Sparta' Episode 1 - The Evidence
    In this series, archaeologist Simon Tinsley guides us through one of the most dominant, but least understood powers in ancient Greece, the Spartans. In this episode, he looks at the evidence that historians use to study the Spartans.  

    8 November 2024, 9:00 am
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