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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. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Rad...
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S2 Ep1736: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 09/05/2026
Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charit...
S2 Ep1735: Neil Atkinson on Voting as a Visually Impaired Person
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Neil Atkinson, RNIB Scotland, Social Action Community Coordinator to find out how how he found it voting...
S2 Ep1734: VICTA Parents Event Coming To Birmingham
The parents of children who are blind or partially sighted are being given the chance to meet up in person and share their experiences. Hywel Davies h...
S2 Ep1733: RNIB See Work Differently Placement - Aarifah & Eric
RNIB’s See Work Differently Placement programme offers placements across RNIB Teams and gives people with sight loss the chance to gain real work expe...
S2 Ep1732: Sight Village Leeds Preview
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywe...
S2 Ep1712: Postcode Lottery RNIB £15m Milestone Supporting RNIB’s Libraries Engagement Manager
We are celebrating the power of people helping other people and an incredible £15 million in flexible funding raised by players of the Postcode Lotter...
S2 Ep1713: Postcode Lottery RNIB £15m Milestone - Laura Chow, Head of Charities, Postcode Lottery
We are celebrating the power of people helping other people and an incredible £15 million in flexible funding raised by players of the Postcode Lotter...
S2 Ep1731: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Barnum, 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 Ep1729: Dame Gail Ronson DBE Looks Back on 14 Years as RNIB President
The RNIB has announced today (7 May 2026) that actor, and star of Disney+ UK’s ‘Rivals,’ Victoria Smurfit has been appointed as the charity’s new Pres...
S2 Ep1730: Actor Victoria Smurfit Becomes RNIB’s New President
The RNIB has announced today (7 May 2026) that actor, and star of Disney+ UK’s ‘Rivals,’ Victoria Smurfit has been appointed as the charity’s new Pres...
S2 Ep1728: Tam Gilbert - Second Extant Trainee Artistic Director
Bournemouth-based writer, theatre-maker and Audio Description Consultant Tam Gilbert is almost coming to the end of her time as the second Trainee Art...
S2 Ep1726: Collective Climate Repair - Free Tree Touch Tour
Collective Climate Repair is a UK initiative showing how simple, nature-based actions with plants and water can tackle climate change in practical, ac...
S2 Ep1727: RNIB Voice of the Customer Research Programme Focusing on Community Eye Care
There are many ways in which you can help the RNIB in making a more inclusive society for blind and partially sighted people and one way is through th...
S2 Ep1725: Hable Speechlabels Available in the RNIB Online Shop…
Time to browse through some of the products that are available in the RNIB’s online shop as Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop buying administrator gives RNIB...
S2 Ep1722: RNIB See Work Differently Placement - Hannah & Anita
RNIB’s See Work Differently Placement programme offers placements across RNIB Teams and gives people with sight loss the chance to gain real work expe...
S2 Ep1724: New Documentary Showcases Women's Blind Football
A sensational goal scored by the England Women’s Blind Football team has been featured in a new documentary. Hywel Davies has been finding out how the...
S2 Ep1723: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 02/05/2026
Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charit...
S2 Ep1721: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - To Kill a Mockingbird, 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 Ep1720: Wellbeing Benefits Of Birdspotting With RSPB
As International Dawn Chorus day approaches, how can birdsong boost your wellebing?
Amelia gets tips from RSPB Wildlife Expert Beth Dean ahead o...
S2 Ep1723: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 01/05/2026
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio speak to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on at the moment. Hywel Da...
S2 Ep1711: Postcode Lottery RNIB £15m Milestone Supporting the RNIB Visibly Better Employer Standard
We are celebrating the power of people helping other people and an incredible £15 million in flexible funding raised by players of the Postcode Lotter...
S2 Ep1724: Support For Blind & Partially Sighted Voters For May 7th 2026 Elections.
If you'reblind or partially sighted and voting in the 2026 UK elections, there are various pieces of assistive technology, and staff support, on offer...
S2 Ep1723: Will You Join 'The Big Do'?
This June The Eden Project are encouraging communities across Scotland to come together for ‘The Big Do’. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you ca...
S2 Ep1719: Identifying Birds By Song With RSPB
A symphony of beautiful birdsong will take place on the 3rd of May, but how can you recognise birds using their song?
Amelia gets tips from RSP...
S2 Ep1718: An Introduction To International Dawn Chorus Day With RSPB
On the 3rd of May many birds will sing together in a symphony, Amelia is here to learn more about how to enjoy the dawn chorus with Beth Dean from RSP...
S2 Ep1721: Call for Musicians for Elizabeth Eagle Bot Memorial Fund Concer
If you’re a blind or partially sighted musician whose received funding from the Elizabeth Eagle Bot Memorial Fund then you could perform at a prestigi...
S2 Ep1721: How Accessible Is Taking Part In TV Recording?
What’s it like taking part in the filming of television programme if you’re blind or partially sighted? Hywel Davies has been hearing about the experi...
S2 Ep1721: Taking Part in RNIB's See Work Differently Program - Daryl
Barry Snell chats to Daryl Stewart to find out what it’s like participating in RNIB’s See Work Differently Program.
Learn more about RNIB...
Postcode Lottery RNIB £15m Milestone Supports the RNIB Helpline
We are celebrating the power of people helping other people and an incredible £15 million in flexible funding raised by players of the Postcode Lotter...
S2 Ep1717: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 25/04/2026
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 Ep1716: Campaigns Update From RNIB Northern Ireland
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the Campaigns team from RNIB in Northern Ireland, to discuss some of the latest pieces of wo...
S2 Ep1715: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC Henry V, AD Theatre Review
This time we have Shakespeare’s retelling of the initial phase of the Lancastrian war, part of the hundred years war as RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamar...
S2 Ep1714: New IKONN Products Now Available in the RNIB Online Shop…
Time to browse through some of the products that are available in the RNIB’s online shop as Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop buying administrator gives RNIB...
S2 Ep1709: UK Sight Loss Charity Launches New Comprehensive Data Tool.
The RNIB has just launched it’s new Sight Loss Data tool, which will carry a wealth of regularly updated information around sight loss.
The too...
S2 Ep1708: Blindfold Race For Sight Cymru
Get your running shoes on and help a good cause in south Wales this summer. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can take part in a race for Sigh...
S2 Ep1707: Accessible Card Code of Practice RNIB Sabine Croxford
UK Finance has announced new accessibility guidelines for credit and debit cards. Our David Hogg speaks to Sabine Croxford from RNIB to find out more…
S2 Ep1702: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 18/04/2026
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 Ep1702: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Small Island, 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 Ep1706: Important Voting Information For Welsh 2026 Elections
May 7th will see elections take place across the UK and there’s some important deadlines and information for blind and partially sighted voters.
...
S2 Ep1705: Working In The Arts As A VI Freelancer
How can you make the arts more accessible? Alice Christina-Corrigan applies her experience as a visually impaired person to break down barriers for ot...