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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. Get involved and join the conversation.
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S2 Ep1170: RNIB Responds To UK Government Welfare Reform Plan 6:25

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Today the UK Government released their plan for changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) along with Universal Credit and Jobseekers’ Allowance. Amelia spoke to RNIB Policy Officer, Roisin Jacklin, to learn how blind and partially sighted people will be impacted. 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.…

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S2 Ep1169: RNIB Launch Floral Clock For Braille 200 - Volunteer Braille Teacher 2:30

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Amelia went to a very sunny opening ceremony for a new landmark in Edinburgh to celebrate 200 years of braille. She spoke to volunteer braille tutor Sehar Mashiyat to learn about her passion for teaching braille. 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.…

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S2 Ep1168: RNIB Launch Floral Clock For Braille 200 - Robin Spinks and Jane Coates 5:23

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Amelia went to a very sunny opening ceremony for a new landmark in Edinburgh to celebrate 200 years of braille. Here she is speaking to Head of Inclusive Design, Robin Spinks, and RNIB Scotland Community manager, Jane Coates, to hear their thoughts on Braille and the clock. 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.…

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S2 Ep1167: RNIB Launch Floral Clock For Braille 200 - James Adams 2:35

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Amelia went to a very sunny opening ceremony for a new landmark in Edinburgh to celebrate 200 years of braille. Here she is speaking to the Director of RNIB Scotland, James Adams, about the launch. 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.…

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S2 Ep1151: Bai Tu Long Bay Travelogue 7:28

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Join Jonathan Abro on the second of our Vietnam Travelogue series. This week he boards a converted junkship to travel through Bai Tu Long bay. 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.…

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Therapeutic Garden, Sight Matters, Interview With Peter Marshall. 8:30

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Sight Matters (a Sight loss charity on the Isle of Man) are soon to open a new therapeutic garden. Jennifer Murry chats to Peter Marshall to learn all about it. You can contact Sight Matters in the following ways: Email Address: enquiries@sightmatters.im Phone: 01624674727 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.…

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S2 Ep1166: Live Football With Audio Description Coming To Channel 4 8:40

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More and more live events, including sport, are getting the audio description touch to support blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jonathan Penny, from Channel 4, to discuss live AD and look ahead to some football matches which will have a mix of pundits and audio describers who will bring the match to life. #RNIBConnect…

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Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper, Interview With Georgette Vale. 9:36

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Would you like to hear about Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper? Jennifer Murray catches up with Georgette Vale to learn more. You can listen to Wymondham and Attleborough Talking Newspaper on their website at: https://www.watn.org.uk/ To find your local newspaper, you can visit the Talking News Federation's website at the following link: https://tnf.org.uk/ 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.…

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S2 Ep1159: Open Water Swimming Can Be Accessible For Blind And Partially Sighted People. 8:18

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A collaborative project between the University of Brighton and Sight Support Worthing is looking at ways of making outdoor swimming an accessible option for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sadie Rockliffe, from Brighton University, to learn more about the research and their successful pilot event. If you’d like more info on the research, or swimming opportunities, go to www.accessiblewaters.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background RNIB in Bold Black Letters with A Solid Pink Line Below…

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S2 Ep1164: Update on RNIB’s Work Around Accessible Voting Following May 2025 Local Elections 8:22

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In this podcast Hubert gets an update on the progress of RNIB’s work around accessible voting, following the recent local elections that took place in May 2025 in England. 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.…

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S2 Ep1163: Queer Stories In Art At National Galleries of Scotland 6:13

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Join the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) as they celebrate Pride Month by delving into queer stories within the collection. Amelia spoke to Meg Faragher, from the learning & Engagement team, to learn more. Learn more about the session on the NGS website - Visually Impaired Programme (Online) | Queer stories in art | National Galleries of Scotland Access to this session will be via Zoom. A telephone number, link and password will be sent out before the session. To book a free place, please use online booking or contact us on 0131 624 6410 or learning@nationalgalleries.org . 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.…

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S2 Ep1162: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 14/06/2025 12:35

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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 has some welfare and employment news and would you be interested in becoming RNIB’s next CEO? 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 call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image Shows A Smiling Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, Wearing A Grey Jacket And Glasses…

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Volunteering Experience With Vista, Interview With Craig Brown. 4:07

5 днів тому4:07

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Would you like to hear all about Craig Brown's experience of volunteering with a sight loss charity? Well, Jennifer Murray 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.…

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Chatterbox Talking Newspaper, Interview With Paul Henderson. 6:14

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Would you like to hear about a talking newspaper called Chatterbox based in Norwich? Jennifer Murray chats to Paul Henderson to find out more. You can contact Chatterbox Talking Newspaper in any of the following ways: Email Address: contact@cbtn.org.uk Phone: 01603765365 Website: www.cbtn.org.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567246585194 Instagram: @chatterboxnorwichtn 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.…

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S2 Ep1148: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Marie & Rosetta, AD Theatre Review 6:08

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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 musical ‘Marie & Rosetta’ at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre which tells the story of the pairing of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight, one of the most remarkable and revolutionary duos in music history with description by professional Audio Describer Sue Reading. About ‘Marie & Rosetta’ Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the roof-raising ‘godmother of rock ‘n’ roll’, influenced countless musicians from Elvis to Johnny Cash. This sparkling, intimate portrait of Rosetta and her beloved singing partner, Marie Knight, restores these forgotten musical heroines to the spotlight as one of the most remarkable and revolutionary duos in music history. Mississippi, 1946. Sister Rosetta has changed the face of gospel music with her exuberant, electric guitar-playing style. Shunned by strait-laced church folk for performing in nightclubs and glorying in rhythm and blues, she’s persuaded the saintly young singer Marie to join her on a tour of the segregated southern States. But first she has to convert Marie’s pure Sunday sound into something that has just a little more swing… Written by George Brant & Directed by Monique Touko Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the roof-raising ‘godmother of rock ‘n’ roll’, influenced countless musicians from Elvis to Johnny Cash. This sparkling, intimate portrait of Rosetta and her beloved singing partner, Marie Knight, restores these forgotten musical heroines to the spotlight as one of the most remarkable and revolutionary duos in music history. Featuring a wealth of joyous rock and gospel hits including Didn’t It Rain and Peace in the Valley, the show will feature live musicians accompanying Olivier Award-winning West End star Beverley Knight (Memphis, The Drifters Girl, Sylvia, Sister Act) as Rosetta Tharpe. Joining Beverley Knight is Ntombizodwa Ndlovu (Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, The Space Between Us, Mixtape, Nothing, and The Mountain Top – Royal Exchange Theatre), an up-and-coming talent making her London stage debut as Marie Knight, Rosetta’s protege and musical partner. ‘Marie & Rosetta’ will be at Chichester Festival Theatre from mid June to mid July and more details can be found by visiting - https://www.cft.org.uk For more about access at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre do visit the access pages of their website - 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)…

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S2 Ep1144: NHS Relaunch Campaign Encouraging Breast Cancer Screening Attendance 8:10

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The NHS in England has launched a new phase of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign to encourage blind and partially sighted women to attend their breast screening appointment when invited. Amelia spoke to RNIB Chair Of Trustees, Anna Tylor, about the importance of attending screening appointments. Learn more about breast cancer screenings by going to Breast screening (mammogram) - NHS You can request an accessible version of the breast cancer screening easy read guide by emailing england.contactus@nhs.net 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.…

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Something for The Weekend - 06/06/2025 7:45

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Something for The Weekend highlights the best in accessible streaming content every week. This week, Hannah reccomends a new TV show to relax with, a new audiobook to get lost in and new music to move your body to! 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.…

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S2 Ep1147: Could Volunteering Be Good For You? 10:17

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Volunteers make a significant and positive impact for charities but could volunteering really help you as an individual? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Mari Jones and Jo Keller, from RNIB, to find out how volunteers help deliver vital services and what individuals can gain from giving their time… If you’d like to find out more about volunteering, go to www.rnib.org.uk/volunteering You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo…

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S2 Ep1142: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, AD Theatre Review 5:04

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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 We have the smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ this week as the current touring production visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with description by Professional audio Describers Julia Grundy and Jonathan Nash. About ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ is currently touring the UK. The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals. Featuring much loved pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, There’s One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph. For more about the current tour of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ do visit - https://uk.josephthemusical.com And for more about access at the Birmingham Hippodrome do visit - https://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/plan-your-visit/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)…

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S2 Ep1146: Priya Herian on Making Her Artwork Accessible for Her Father and Other Blind and Partially Sighted People 17:42

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Priya Herian is a British Indian contemporary artist who has an exhibition of her work at The Brick Lane Gallery in London from 2 to 13 July 2025 with audio descriptions of the artwork produced by Priya, inspired by her father’s journey with blindness, making art accessible to her father and other blind and partially sighted people too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Priya to firstly find out a bit more about her journey into becoming an artist and a bit about the style and feel of her work. Then to finding out all about her father’s journey with blindness. With Priya also explaining how she started work on making her artwork accessible to her father and other blind and partially sighted people through producing her own recorded audio descriptions of the work that is on display at the Brick Lane Gallery in London. For more about Priya, her artwork, the audio descriptions of the work on show at the Brick Lane Gallery in London from 2-13 July do visit her website - https://www.priyaherian.co.uk To find out more about the Brick Lane Gallery do visit - https://thebricklanegallery.com (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)…

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Vision Support, Interview With Nia Greer. 9:23

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Would you like to hear about the many different services which Vision Support have on offer as well as the great work they do? Well Jennifer Murray catches up with Nia Greer from the charity to find out more. You can reach out to Vision Support in any of the following ways: Website www.visionsupport.org.uk/ For referrals you can email referrals@visionsupport.org.uk Chester Contact - (01244) 381 515 Email - information@visionsupport.org.uk Chester Vision Centre (Bluecoat) Contact - (01244) 478 910 Email - sightline@visionsupport.org.uk Widnes Contact - (0151) 5117260 Email - hssinfo@visionsupport.org.uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/visionsupportcharity/ Instagram @_VisionSupport TikTok @visionsupportcharity YouTube @VisionSupportCharity LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/vision-support-charity/ BlueSky @visionsupport.bsky.social 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.…

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S2 Ep1145: Visually Impaired Rugby Player Aaron Fowler 10:27

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Aaron Fowler has been playing visually impaired rugby for the last six years, he tells Hywel Davies about the positive impact the game has had on his life. You can find out more about Visually Impaired Rugby and the work of the Change Foundation here - Visually Impaired Rugby - The Change Foundation

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TT Races, Interview With Peter Marshall. 9:03

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On the Isle of Man every year, the TT Races takes place. These can pose safety risks for visually impaired people and could stop them from getting out and about during this time. Jennifer Murray chats to Peter Marshall from Sight Matters, a local sight loss charity to discuss some of these concerns. You can contact Sight Matters in the following ways: Email Address: enquiries@sightmatters.im Phone: 01624674727 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.…

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S2 Ep1143: June Almanac - History, Nature And Folklore 4:08

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What is a strawberry moon? How do people celebrate the summer solstice? Amelia is back with another monthly almanac for June. Learn more about the nature and birds of June on the RSPB website - RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity 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.…

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S2 Ep1142: Award and Recognition for Seable Holidays 17:28

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Seable Holidays is a not for profit social enterprise organisation providing accessible tailored and group holidays for blind and partially sighted people. Seable Holidays were recently presented with the Small Organisation award in the 2025 Disability Confident Awards and have also been recognised as an RNIB Visibly Better Employer too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Damiano La Rocca founder of Seable Holidays to firstly find out how the organisation came about. Then to more about their tailored and group holidays for blind and partially sighted people, examples of some of the holiday locations, how it all works with the local sighted guides along with some of the feedback Damiano and the team receive from visually impaired people. To finally what it means to Damiano and the rest of the Seable Holidays Team on both being presented with the Small Organisation award in the 2025 Disability Confident Awards and being recognised as an RNIB Visibly Better Employer. To find out more about Seable Holidays, their tailored or group holidays for blind and partially sighted people do either call 020 3375 6947, email info@seable.co.uk or visit their website - https://seable.co.uk 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.…

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S2 Ep1141: RNIB Launch Value Of Vision Report 7:32

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As the cost of eye care services rises along with increasing demand, RNIB have launched a report called Value of Vision. Paulina chatted to Vivianne Francis about six evidence based interventions they hope to implement to address this rising cost and to prevent avoidable sight loss. 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.…

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S2 Ep1140: What Is It Like Being a VI Street Photographer? 10:09

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Gary Williamson is a professional photographer that often shares his amazing black and white snaps online. He also happens to be registered blind, and found that he can explore the world through his camera lens. Gary joined our Paulina Kuchorew to chat all things passion for photography. You can find Gary on Instagram @swirly_magnolia Image shows a striking black and white self-portrait of Gary walking down a tunnel. He's a dark silhouette walking down the centre of the long tunnel towards a bright light. Above him, half rings of soft lights make it seem like he's walking out of the ribcage of a great whale. [Image credit: Gary Williamson]…

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Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper, Interview With Mary Moss. 8:13

16 днів тому8:13

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Jennifer Murray speaks to Mary Moss from Cotswold Talking Newspaper to learn more about it. You can listen to the Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper on the British Wireless for The Blind's Talking Newspaper app for mobiles and tablets. You can also access Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper via USB Sticks as well as on Alexa devices. You can contact Cotswold Vale Talking Newspaper in any of the following ways: Website: https://www.cvtn.org.uk/ Email Address: maryemoss@btinternet.com Phone: 01453 860801 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.…

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S2 Ep1136: RNIB Needs Your Help with Research into Support Services 6:49

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At RNIB we know that often blind and partially sighted people don’t get access to the training or services they need to help with their sight loss. In order to address these issues RNIB wants to get a clear picture from blind and partially sighted people of the areas of their life where they need support as well as the type of support they have received in the past. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by David Aldwinckle, RNIB Director of Insight and Hilary Ingleton, RNIB Head of Research and Insight to explain more about the new RNIB Sight Loss Support Survey, why there RNIB are wanting to hear from blind and partially sighted people about their experiences of support services good and bad, how to take part in the survey and how the findings and outcomes of the survey will help people living with sight loss in the future to gain access to the right support at the right time. To find out more and take part in the survey do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/professionals/research-and-data/help-improve-the-support-available-to-people-with-sight-loss/ 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.…

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S2 Ep1139: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 31/05/2025 8:45

18 днів тому8:45