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RNIB Connect
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. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Rad...
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864 episodis
S2 Ep1647: Rob Sears Attending WrestleMania With Sight Loss
What’s it like attending a major wrestling event when you’re living with sight loss? David Hogg spoke to Rob Sears whose done just that…
S2 Ep1644: Share Your Experiences Of Visual Imagination
A study from Cardiff University is hoping to uncover more information on the potential links between sight loss and visual imagination. Hywel Davies h...
S2 Ep1643: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 07/03/2026
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight...
S2 Ep1637: Film Review - Golden Spurtle
Looking for an uplifting watch? Amelia and Hubert are here with a warm and comforting recommendation.
You can watch The Golden Spurtle with AD...
S2 Ep1642: Meet The Caversham Visually Impaired Pedallers
If you know the difference between a pilot and a stoker then you might be just the person to join a growing cycling club in Berkshire. Hywel Davies ha...
S2 Ep1641: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical 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...
S2 Ep1639: Katie Piper On Supermarket Accessibility
How can the weekly shop be a better experience for blind and partially sighted people?
Amelia spoke to disability activist Katie Piper about Na...
S2 Ep1638: March 2026 Alamanc
March is here which means another monthly almanac from Amelia. Here are some celebrations and birdsongs to look forward to…
P.S. Don’t forget th...
S2 Ep1638: RNIB See Work Differently Placement - Ibiere's Experience
RNIB is creating opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to gain practical experience. Hywel Davies caught up with members of RNIB’s Poli...
S2 Ep1640: The Warm Homes Network - help to claim support and advice to reduce costs
The Warm Homes Network helps people claim the support they’re entitled to, make their homes more energy efficient, and access advice on benefits, hous...
S2 Ep1636: RNIB Bookshare - Robert Whan at Queen's University Belfast
Robert Kirkwood chats to Robert Whan of Queen's University Belfast about how they use RNIB Bookshare to support both students and academics with a wid...
S2 Ep1633: RNIB Connect Radio’s Tech Talk Show Hits A Major Milestone.
Tech Talk is one of RNIB Connect Radio’s most popular shows and podcasts.
As the team celebrate the milestone of their 200th show
Presente...
S2 Ep1635: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 28/02/2026
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight...
S2 Ep1634: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Birmingham Royal Ballet: Don Quixote, 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...
S2 Ep1633: Sighted Guide Training At The Cornish Seal Sanctuary
If you’re looking for an accessible day out, Hywel Davies has news of one attraction in the Southwest that’s undertaken specialist training to welcome...
S2 Ep1632: Channel 4’s Accessible Coverage Of The 2026 Winter Paralympics.
Once again, Channel 4 is providing a wealth of Audio Described coverage of the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke...
S2 Ep1631: Audio Described Family Shows In Wales
Two new shows are making their way to venues in south Wales. Hywel Davies has been speaking to Audio Describer Michelle Perez ahead of the performance...
S2 Ep1629: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Descrip...
S2 Ep1630: Aly Prince Reflects On Ten year Milestone
2026 is a special year for RNIB Connect Radio presenter Aly Prince, it is the 10 year anniversary of his weekly music show, plus the 10th anniversary...
S2 Ep1628: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 21/02/2026
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight...
S2 Ep1627: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Dance Consortium MÁM, 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...
S2 Ep1626: See Work Differently Work Placement helps Brian get his first steps on the career ladder…
We know how difficult it can be for blind and partially sighted people to get that first run on the career ladder or come back into work after a break...
S2 Ep1625: More Support for Blind and Partially Sighted People in Thurso
RNIB Scotland has a new project which aims to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people li...
S2 Ep1623: Sensory Centre Reaches Anniversary Milestone.
The Forth Valley Sensory Centre in Falkirk, provides a wide range of services for people with varying degrees of sensory loss.
The purpose built...
S2 Ep1622: Sight Loss Charity Publishes It’s Asks Ahead Of May 2026 Welsh Elections.
RNIB Cymru has published it’s Manifesto ahead of the forthcoming Welsh Elections, outlining how parties can help improve the lives of blind and partia...
S2 Ep1624: Ryan Davison: Founder of A1 Vipers
Following tragedy, Ryan Davison wanted to give back so he set up A1 Vipers, a football team for VI children. He shares his story with David Hogg.
S2 Ep1621: Aly Prince Reflects On 10 Years Volunteering With RNIB
Folk and Roots presenter Aly prince has now been volunteering with RNIB and making his weekly music programme for 10 years.
An incredible miles...
S2 Ep1620: RNIB Northern Ireland’s Monthly Campaigns Update 17/02/2026.
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of RNIB Northern Ireland’s Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re...
S2 Ep1619: The Lived Experience Conference 2026: Resilience Reimagined, 24-26 March 2026
Following on from the great success of the first Lived Experience Leadership Conference which brought many blind and partially sighted people together...
S2 Ep1600: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Please Do Not Touch, 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...
S2 Ep1618: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2026 - Anna Tylor
RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.
Back to RNIB NI Tec...
S2 Ep1617: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2026 - Student Georgia
RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.
VI student Georgia...
S2 Ep1616: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2026 - RNIB NI’s Laura Cummings
RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.
Amelia caught up wi...
S2 Ep1615: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2026 - Navilens
RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.
Amelia speaks to Na...
S2 Ep1614: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2026 - Attendee Shirley
RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.
Now Amelia speaks t...
S2 Ep1613: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2026 - MyCare app
RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.
What is the My Care...
S2 Ep1612: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2026 - Richard On Volunteering For Radio
RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.
Richard Moore is ba...
S2 Ep1611: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2026 - Richard Moore Chats Tech
RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.
Richard Moore talks...
S2 Ep1610: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2026 - Mayor Ruairí McHugh
RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.
Ruairí McHugh, The...
S2 Ep1603: Roundtable - Sexuality And Disability On Stage With The 'A Bit Of Roll Play' Team
Ahead of the first performance of '(We Indulge In) A Bit Of Roll Play' we gathered some of the team for a candid talk about Sexuality, Disability and...