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RNIB ConnectCooking And Communication Tools In The RNIB ShopHow can tech help with you festive preparations?
Amelia spoke to Claire Maxwell from the RNIB Shop to learn about tools to help with cooking and catching up with loved ones.
Visit the RNIB Shop here - RNIB Shop
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2025-11-2609 minRNIB ConnectMaking a Difference Through Volunteering With RNIBDid you know that charity RNIB offers emotional support for blind and partially sighted people through their Sight Loss Counselling team?
For International Volunteer Day (5th of December), we spoke about the importance of this support and the difference it can make on someone’s life with Paula Bell, Volunteer Counsellor with RNIB.
Paula shared her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.
To find out about RNIB’s counselling service, or about volunteering with RNIB, get in touch with our helpline. Call 0303 123 99 99 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk
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2025-11-1405 min
RNIB ConnectThe Get Gospel Choir at the RNIB Evening of Festive MusicThe highly acclaimed Get Gospel Choir will be providing the entertainment at the RNIB Evening of Festive music at Westminster Chapel on Thursday 4 December 2025.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Jules Rendell founder of the get Gospel Choir to find out all about the history of the choir, a flavour of the festive tunes that they will be performing at the RNIB Evening of Festive music at Westminster Chapel on Thursday 4 December 2025 and what the choir get out of performing lots of festive tunes at this time of the year.
To find out mo...
2025-11-1109 min
RNIB ConnectRNIB Voice of the Customer Research Programme Focusing on VolunteeringThere 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 the regular RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings.
The most recent Focus Group meeting was all about looking at the experience of volunteering as a blind or partially sighted person.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Charlotte Jones, RNIB Insight Community Manager and Grace Hill an RNIB Volunteer and focus group participant for a bit of an overview of the voice of the Cu...
2025-11-0412 min
RNIB ConnectRNIB NI 18 to 35s Peer Support GroupPaulina speaks with two young members of a peer-to-peer support group ran by RNIB Northern Ireland…
Learn more about the services offered by RNIB NI here - Northern Ireland - services, support and information | RNIB
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2025-10-1406 min
RNIB ConnectRNIB Fringe Panel Event at the Labour Party Conference 2025At the recent Labour Party Conference in Liverpool over 40 corporate and business leaders joined the RNIB Fringe Panel Event where a dynamic panel of representatives from business and broadcasters shared how putting accessibility at the heart of their organisations can deliver real benefits to everyone.
The panel was chaired by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant at ITV News, who was joined by panel speakers Sumaira Latif from Proctor & Gamble, David Padmore from ITV, and Christopher Patnoe from Google showcasing the great work that these three organisations are doing around accessibility.
RNIB Connect Radio’s To...
2025-10-0607 min
RNIB ConnectAneurin Bevan University Health Board Becomes an RNIB Visibility Better EmployerAneurin Bevan University Health Board is the first NHS Trust and Health Board in the UK to become an RNIB Visibility Better Employer.
The Visibility Better Employer standard is an RNIB programme for employers, backed by major organisations including Tesco and the Department for Work & Pensions, helping them to become better and more inclusive employers for people with sight loss.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Katie Morgan-Jones, RNIB’s Visibly Better Employer Advisor, Liz Thomas, Recruitment Manager at the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and David Chaffey, ABHB Disability Inclusion Officer who is v...
2025-10-0211 min
RNIB ConnectRNIB Accessible Media Symposium- Sonali Rai Reflects on Day OneThe RNIB’s Accessible Media Symposium (16 - 17 September 2025) brought together broadcasters, streamers, technology companies, creatives, researchers and people with lived experience to explore the future of accessible media. As storytelling, platforms and technologies evolve, so too must the ways we think about access. This two-day event is a chance to share ideas, highlight innovation, and shape what accessible media looks like in the years ahead.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Sonali Rai, RNIB’s lead on Media, Culture and Immersive Technology to find out how day one went and some of the highlights for day tw...
2025-09-1706 min
RNIB ConnectRNIB Bookshare Nathaniel JessopA recent YouGov poll shows one in five UK parents feel their children often can’t read print in the way it is presented to them at school. David Hogg finds out about RNIB Bookshare, a free service which can level the playing field.
Find out more about RNIB Bookshare here: Home - RNIB Bookshare
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2025-09-1605 minRNIB ConnectRNIB NI Launch New Campaigns PodcastRNIB NI have launched a new podcast to discuss campaigning and breaking down barriers for people with sight loss.
Amelia spoke to hosts Joe Kenny and Micheal Smith to learn more...
Listen to episode one here - RNIB Support / RNIB NI Podcast episode 01 - Disability is a team sport
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2025-09-1108 min
RNIB ConnectLife-Changing RNIB Survey Needs Your FeedbackThis September the RNIB is launching the second in a series of major surveys to help map out the future of support for people diagnosed with serious eye conditions.
The RNIB is reaching out to people with lived experience of sight loss, their loved ones, carers and professionals in the field, to get their feedback on ideas to improve post-diagnostic support.
Services are currently delivered in many forms, but in some areas of the UK it is a patchy, postcode lottery.
The first survey in April this year asked about people’s experiences and idea...
2025-09-0508 min
RNIB ConnectTake Part in the RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Groups on Community Eye-CareThere 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 the regular RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings.
The next round of the RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings will be looking at community eye-care.
RNIB connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Zein, one of the RNIB’s Research Champion Volunteers to find out what being a Research Champion Volunteer is all about and how people can get involved in the next roun...
2025-08-2008 min
RNIB ConnectAnna Tylor, RNIB Chair of Trustees on the RNIB Legacy Garden, RHS Flower Show Wentworth WoodhouseOn the first public day of the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Anna Tylor, RNIB Chair of Trustees who is also a keen visually impaired gardener about what it means to the RNIB having Paul Hervey-Brookes designed Legacy Garden not only winning a Gold Medal but other awards at the show too.
The RNIB Legacy Garden has been kindly supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.
To find out more about the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse as well as ways...
2025-07-1804 min
RNIB ConnectHelen Smith Reflects on Press Day of the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 and The RNIB Legacy GardenAt the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Helen Smith RNIB’s Head of Legacy Engagement to find out how Press and RHS Members day has been in the Gold Medal Award winning RNIB Legacy Garden designed by award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes.
The RNIB Legacy Garden has been kindly supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.
To find out more about the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse as well as ways of leaving a legacy donation to the RNIB do visit...
2025-07-1705 minRNIB ConnectBeverley and Richard on the RNIB Legacy Garden, RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025On the first public day of the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Beverley who is visually impaired and her sighted husband Richard about how they found it going round and exploring the Gold Medal Award winning RNIB Legacy Garden designed by multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes.
The gold Medal award winning RNIB Legacy Garden has been kindly supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.
To find out more about the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse as well as ways of leaving a le...
2025-07-1703 minRNIB ConnectNicole on the RNIB Legacy Garden, RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025On the Press and Members Day at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chatted with Nicole, one of the visitors to the Gold Medal Award winning RNIB Legacy Garden designed by multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes, to find out how Nicole found it going round the garden, exploring some of the tactile areas of the garden and how the garden is helping to raise awareness of sight loss too.
The gold Medal award winning RNIB Legacy Garden has been kindly supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.
To fi...
2025-07-1603 min
RNIB ConnectRNIB Volunteer Niall at the RNIB Legacy Garden, RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025On the Press and Members Day at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Niall, one of the RNIB Volunteers who has been manning the Gold Medal Award winning RNIB Legacy Garden designed by multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes, to find out how visitors have found it walking around the garden, exploring some of the tactile features, going into the sight pods and also what Niall thinks of the garden himself too.
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2025-07-1604 minRNIB ConnectTour of the RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Wood House 2025 with Paul Hervey-BrookesMulti-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has designed the gold medal award winning RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 which has been kindly supported by the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey went on a tour of the RNIB Legacy Garden with Paul Hervey-Brookes to explore some of the amazing features of the garden.
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2025-07-1609 minRNIB ConnectRNIB Legacy Garden Supported by Players of the People’s Postcode LotteryWith the RNIB Legacy Garden designed by multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes and kindly supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery about to go on show at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 from 16 to 20 July 2025, RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Hazel Johnston Long term partnerships manager at the People’s Postcode Lottery to find out more about how players have been supporting the work of the RNIB and helping to make the garden possible.
Hazel began by giving an overview of how the People’s Postcode Lottery works and how players...
2025-07-1405 minRNIB ConnectRNIB Legacy Garden on Show at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025Multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has designed the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 (16-20 July 2025) supported by the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.
Helen Smith RNIB’s Head of Legacy Engagement explains to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey how the garden came about, working with Paul on the garden, how the garden will help to show the general public what it is like living with sight loss through elements of the garden including the sight pods, how accessible gardening can be and how leaving a legacy donation to the RNIB w...
2025-07-0108 min
RNIB ConnectRelaunch Of RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre - Liam MckinneyRNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch.
Local blind and partially sighted people were invited along to get hands on with the products but also to chat with RNIB staff.
RNIB volunteer Liam McKinney was there helping out & he is keen to start a new group for young people with the aim of making life easier for people with sight loss.
He’s been talking to RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell
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2025-06-2702 minRNIB ConnectRelaunch of RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre - Robert ShillidayRNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell caught up with Robert Shilliday, RNIB Director of Northern Ireland, to find out more.
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2025-06-2704 minRNIB ConnectRelaunch Of RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre - Daphne and KathrynRNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch.
RNIB’s Chief Financial Officer Kathryn Sherratt and also Managing Director of RNIB’s Enterprises Daphne Mavroudi-Chocholi were both in attendance and spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell.
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2025-06-2609 minRNIB ConnectRelaunch Of RNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre - Anna TylorRNIB Belfast Products And Advice Centre has had a relaunch.
RNIB Chair of Trustees Anna Tylor was invited along and she caught up with RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell.
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2025-06-2606 min
RNIB ConnectGold Winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes on His RNIB Legacy Garden for RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025The RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 has been designed by Paul Hervey-Brookes a multi-award-winning garden designer, broadcaster, lecturer and plantsman.
Through the design of the RNIB Legacy Garden, the planting, use of sculptures and much more besides, people will have the opportunity to explore what it might be like to live with sight loss, enabling them to see the world through the eyes of someone who is visually impaired.
The garden will also be a deeply tactile space using texture, form, colour and sounds to create a truly immersive experience for everyone whether...
2025-06-2011 minRNIB ConnectJoin Us For The RNIB Products And Advice Centre RelaunchThe RNIB's Products And Advice Centre in Belfast City Centre is relaunching on the 26th July and the public are invited to come along on the day and be part of things
Barry Snell chats to RNIB’s Product Coordinator, Louise Kenny to learn more about the relaunch of RNIB’s Products and Advice Centre
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2025-06-1305 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBFrederick Forsyth at the RNIB StudiosFrederick Forsyth, the author of The Day Of The Jackal, has died at the age of 86 after a brief illness.
He was a great supporter of RNIB Talking Books, visiting the studios many times to record messages and raise awareness, and even to record a small non-fiction tale he wrote for us as part of a fundraising effort to re-archive our old tape recordings to a digital format.
On one visit, Robert Kirkwood grabbed him for a chat about his books and his dangerous research trips and to ask why he supported RNIB.
2025-06-1012 minRNIB ConnectRNIB Needs Your Help with Research into Support ServicesAt 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 n...
2025-06-0206 minRNIB ConnectRNIB Scotland’s HQ Gets a 21st Century RefurbRNIB Scotland’s head quarters in Edinburgh has just gone through a programme of renovation and refurbishment to make the Hillside offices 21st century ready.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to James Adams, RNIB Scotland Director, about the work and how the building will be a magnet, not just for blind and partially sighted people, but for the community at large.
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2025-05-2804 min
RNIB ConnectTake Part in the RNIB Voice of the Customer Survey on VolunteeringThe latest RNIB Voice of the Customer survey is focusing on the experiences of blind and partially sighted people around volunteering.
The Research and Insight Team would like to hear about your motivations, barriers, and what might encourage you to volunteer. Even if you don't volunteer, your input is invaluable in understanding your decisions and what could inspire you to get involved with a volunteering opportunity in the future.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Robin Kay, RNIB Research and Insight Officer to find out more about the Voice of the Customer Survey and...
2025-05-1304 min
RNIB ConnectCaroline Burton Runs London Marathon for RNIBWhat would be your first snack after running a marathon?
Amelia spoke to Caroline who just completed the London marathon to raise money for RNIB about her experience…
Learn more about running for RNIB next year here - Run the London Marathon 2026 for RNIB | RNIB
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2025-05-0805 minRNIB ConnectRNIB Scotland Living With Sight Loss Information Event, Isle of Arran, 23 May 2025RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by RNIB Project Support Officer Ian White to find out more about the up-coming RNIB Scotland Living With Sight Loss Information Event on the Isle of Arran on Friday 23 May 2025.
Ian explains to Toby more about the event, who it is for, the other organisations and assistive technology manufacturers who will be joining RNIB Scotland on the day.
To find out more about RNIB Scotland do visit the following pages of the RNIB website - https://www.rnib.org.uk/nations/scotland/
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2025-04-2905 minRNIB ConnectJane Manley, RNIB Social Media Analyst Wins Top 20 Women in Data AwardAt a ceremony in North Greenwich on 27 March 2025 Jane Manley RNIB's Social Media Analyst was announced as one of the winners in the Top 20 Women in Data Awards 2025.
The Top 20 Women in Data awards recognises women who are tech leaders, innovative, different, and pushing boundaries too.
Jane Manley chats with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about how she got in to coding and data as a deaf blind woman plus what it means to her and the RNIB on winning the Top 20 Women in Data Award 2025.
To find out more about Women in Dat...
2025-04-0811 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBBooks on D-Day in the RNIB LibraryTo commemorate D-Day we’ve taken a journey into the RNIB Library to listen to some great history books about the Normandy landings and beyond.
2024-06-0607 min
RNIB Tech TalkTech Talk 508: Access AI, WelcoMe In Currys, RNIB Gamer SurveyThis week, we’re speaking to Troy Otillio from Aira as they begin the release the new ‘Access AI’ feature within the app. We hear about the new trial of the ‘WelcoMe’ service in Currys electronics stores. Plus, RNIB’s Sightless Kombat will be along to explain how listeners can take part in a new survey for blind and partially sighted gamers.
RNIB Gaming Survey - Social Impact of Gaming survey 2024 (surveymonkey.com)
You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your s...
2024-04-1658 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB20 Years of RNIB Connect Radio with Read On - Part 2As RNIB Connect Radio turns 20, Read On this week looks back at some of the first authors, narrators and looks behind the scenes we've had on the show.
Actor Allan Tall talks about preparing a Christopher Brookmyre book for narration and being thrown from his horse during the filming of Braveheart.
Author Alan Bissett joins Robert Kirkwood after narrating his book, The Incredible Adam Spark.
And former manager of the Talking Book Studios, Ian Turner, talks about all the famous narrators who recorded books exclusively for RNIB.
Plus, as always, we find...
2023-09-2957 minRead On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB20 Years of RNIB Connect Radio with Read OnAs RNIB Connect Radio turns 20, Read On this week looks at books of the same vintage.
2003 was a great year for books with bestsellers including Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix, The DaVinci Code and even The Atkins Diet. Robert Kirkwood picks five books from 2003 available from the Talking Books library, and we chat to authors Lynne Truss (Eats, Shoots and Leaves), Mark Haddow (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time) and Bill Bryson (A Short History of Nearly Everything).
Plus, as always, we find some new gems in the library.
2023-09-0857 min
The Happy HourA Happy Hour Coronation SpecialMore happiness and wellbeing on the Happy Hour!
And this time around, Claire and Paulina can’t stop chatting about this extra-long weekend so of course, in light of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, we bring you a very special celebratory show.
Firs up, Amelia chats with the National Archives about their historic records on the coronation, as well as a very special little book.
Blind chef and author Kim Jaye shares a delicious recipe for lamb kebabs, that are just perfect to share this Coronation Weekend.
And finally, Robert Kirkwood che...
2023-05-0137 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBNew Books in the RNIB LibraryThere are so many books entering the RNIB Talking Book Library at the moment it can be hard to keep up, so with help from audio publisher Dominic Gribben from Hachette, senior audio manager at Orion, Paul Stark and Lynne Livingston from RNIB Library, Robert Kirkwood takes a deep dive to find some new gems.
2023-04-2857 min
The Happy HourKilts, Walks, Dating, & Insight CounsellingTime for a shot of happiness with the Happy Hour Show.
And this week, Claire and Paulina are here to chat all things happiness and wellbeing, play you great music, and even share a unique Easter tradition that involves water balloons.
But first up, David spoke with RNIB Kiltwalk Ambassador Shona Black about her preparations for the event and how you can get involved.
Paulina chats with influencer, disability advocate and also qualified counsellor, Yahya Pandor, about how getting support could change our lives.
And finally, Amelia talks with RNIB Connect Voices member Karen about ge...
2023-04-1430 min
The Happy HourGet Active Special Pt 1The Commonwealth Games 2022 are upon us, so we thought what better time to chat all about the benefits of physical activity?
On part one of our Get Active Special, hosts Holly and Paulina will bring you lost of great conversations around sport, a special Guess This Sport game that you can play along whilst listening, and of course lots of random chat and great music!
We start by finding out about See Sport Differently, a project from charities RNIB and British Blind Sport that wants to break down barriers to physical activity. Alice Holloway from RNIB tells us...
2022-07-2540 min
The Happy HourBook Special Pt 2You asked, we delivered!
Happy Hour returns with our Book Special Part 2!
Hear fantastic author interviews, discover some superb book recommendations, and let Holly and Paulina talk all things random, including a very sensory book fact!
We start with Paulina chatting with author of 'Practical Happiness', Pamela Gail Johnson, who chats starting 'The Society of Happy People' and shares some tips for happiness from her book.
Red Szell has a sit down interview with best-selling author, motivational speaker, and disability rights campaigner Dr Amit Patel about his book 'Kika and Me' and how his guide dog...
2022-07-1141 min
The Happy HourMental Health Text Support, VI Canoeing, & Brain Power With Dr Ranj Singh.It's time to chat all things wellbeing and happiness.
Join your hosts Holly and Paulina on the latest Happy Hour as this week it's all about brain power, a free mental health support service via text messages, canoeing, Queen B, and Man vs Horse on our random story of the week!
First, Paulina hears about a charity that provides free mental health support via text messages as she chats with Sarah McCubbin from charity Shout.
Allan Russell finds out how The Tower Hamlet's Canoeing Club is encouraging more people with sight loss to take up canoeing.
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2022-06-2740 minThe Happy HourBook Special Pt 1A treat for bookworms!
Happy Hour presents our Book Special Pt 1.
Join Holly and Paulina this week as they chat random book-y facts, like what enjoying the smell of old books is called, share some fantastic author interviews, and introduce a couple great book recommendations worth checking out.
We start with Paulina chatting with Author of the Little Book of Hygge and founder of The Happiness Research Institute, Meik Wiking.
We also hear from Mrs Jill Fry, who is 84 years old and registered blind. She recently decided to write down her life story to share with...
2022-06-2039 min
The Happy HourLisa Snowdon, Sight Loss Story, & Blind GolfIt's time for your show about all things wellbeing and happiness!
Once again, Holly and Paulina are here with your latest Happy Hour and this week we're breaking down stigma around menopause, we hear a personal story of living with sight loss, chat some golf and also share a happy random fact and look at a sweet story!
First, Barry Snell chats with Scottish blind golfer Barry McCluskey, who has been looking ahead to this year's British Blind Open.
Paulina speaks with TV and radio personality, model, and menopause advocate Lisa Snowdon about the stigma around menopause a...
2022-06-1336 min
The Happy HourBird Language, Blind Football & Life-Saving SupportIt's that time of the week!
Holly and Paulina are back with your latest Happy Hour to chat all things happiness and looking after our wellbeing. They will play you some great tunes, share some happy facts and even have a feel-good story this week that has something to do with grilled cheese sandwiches and a $275,000 painting.
And we're kicking things off with Allan Russell, who hears how the National Blind Football League is looking for more individuals to get involved, and with the help of the FA hope to create bigger leagues for professional and amateur squads.
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2022-06-0636 min
The Happy HourThe Jubilee Special!Join us for this special Jubilee episode of the Happy Hour!
As we celebrate 70 years since the coronation of Her Majesty the Queen, Holly and Paulina bring you some of the best party music to start of your bank holiday weekend as well as some of the best Jubilee content!
This week, Paralympian Lora Fachie speaks with our Barry Snell all about the best party foods for this jubilee weekend.
Dr Tim Bond from the Tea Advisory Panel explains how starting your day with a good cup of tea can help you face the world as well...
2022-05-3038 min
The Happy HourBlind Darts, Finding A Supportive Community, & Beautifully Blind WorkshopsHolly and Paulina are back with your latest Happy Hour to look at some ways we can look after our wellbeing, bring you some great music and even share some happy facts and recommendations with you!
This week, Hywel hears about a unique course that is helping blind and partially sighted people feel more confident and also more glamorous.
Toby speaks with Aneeba Ahmed about her experience of living with Bardet Biedl Syndrome and how finding a supportive community can make all the difference.
And finally, Paulina chats with blind darts player Jay Johnson about the sport a...
2022-05-2335 min
The Happy HourArt Psychotherapy, Wrestling Superstar Anthony Ogogo, & Overcoming BarriersHolly and Paulina are back with your latest Happy Hour to look at some ways we can look after our wellbeing, bring you some great music and even share some happy facts and recommendations with you!
This week, David chats with medal winning boxer and now member of All Elite Wrestling, 'The Guv'nor' Anthony Ogogo.
Paulina chats with artist and jazz musician Emilie Conway about art psychotherapy and how it can help heal us.
And finally, Ellie hears from Khurrum Majeed about the support and the barriers he has faced ever since his sight loss diagnosis.
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2022-05-1640 min
The Happy HourCombat Loneliness This Mental Health Awareness WeekMonday 9th of May till Sunday 15th of May marks Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual event that wants to encourage everyone around the UK to focus on achieving good mental health.
This year's theme is all about raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing and the practical steps we can take to address it.
Which is why, this week on the Happy Hour, Holly and Paulina will bring you a host of tips for combatting loneliness as well as take a look at how charity RNIB can help build your confidence and support y...
2022-05-0939 min
The Happy HourHindsight Is 20/200 Podcast, Personal Sight Loss Story & Stop And Smell The FlowersHappy May!
Happy Hour is here with more tips and advice for staying happy as your hosts Holly and Paulina play you great music, share great interviews, and chat all things random like the latest Barbie news and today's happy fact!
On the show this week, Hywel Davies hears from Yosra Elhamamy who was born with a visual impairment and now at 28 years old, she's trying to juggle employment, voluntary work, and the continuing fight for change.
Paulina chats with Legally blind journalist and content creator Chad Bouton about his new podcast Hindsight Is 20/200 and how he h...
2022-05-0239 min
The Happy HourGive Golf & Curling A Go, VIP Busses, & Stroke Survivor StoryTime for your latest Happy Hour with blogger and disability campaigner Holly Tuke, and RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.
Today, Ellie will be hearing how VIP Busses can help you stay connected.
Allan will chat with Scottish Disability Golf and Curling to find out how blind and partially sighted people in Scotland could give these sports a go.
And finally, Paulina will have a candid conversation about overcoming depression and picking yourself up after a traumatic event with stroke survivor Jay Johnson.
If you'd like to give golf or curling a go in Scotland, visit: https://ww...
2022-04-2540 min
The Happy HourSight Loss Story, Connecting Through Running & 'Born Too Soon' AutobiographyWith a fresh episode of the Happy Hour for you, here are your hosts Life of a Blind Girl's Holly Tuke and RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.
This week, sharing his experience of living with sight loss is Julian Neale, who spoke with our Red Szell about losing his livelihood and having to adapt to his new reality.
Hywel Davies hears about a running group in South Wales, 'Just Run Penybont', and how it aims to get people moving while connecting with their local community.
And finally, Paulina speaks with Mrs Jill Fry, who is 84 years old and...
2022-04-1837 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBDr Ranj Singh, Prof Richard Wiseman & RNIB Talking Book narratorsDr Ranj Singh will talk us through his new book ‘Brain Power’.
A group of RNIB Talking Book narrators including Steve Hodson will be sharing some favourite titles.
And Professor Richard Wiseman will discuss the psychology of fear, and share a tip that is guaranteed to make you smile.
2022-04-0157 min
The Happy HourInclusive Football, Regain Your Confidence, & Overcoming Barriers To NatureTime for a fresh episode of the Happy Hour!
Life of a Blind Girl's Holly Tuke and RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew join forces again to bring you some great ways of looking after your wellbeing.
This week, Paulina chats with Pete Haskell at the Scottish Wildlife Trust about their 'Nature Stories' project and how it hopes to break down barriers to accessing the great outdoors.
Allan Russell chats with Dan Meikle from RNIB Scotland about a drive to make Football more inclusive to blind and partially sighted people. He also hears from partially sighted footballer Neil Atk...
2022-03-2835 min
The Happy HourAsking for Help, RNIB's Sight Loss Advice Service, & On The Edge ExhibitionThat's the new Happy Hour here!
Join Life of a Blind Girl's Holly Tuke, RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew, and this week, a special animal friend, Paulina's needy cat Sherlock.
This week, Allan Russell finds out about RNIB's Sight Loss Advice service and how it can help regain independence.
Paulina hears the story of Perm Bhachu, who after going through a tough time after losing her sight reached out to the RNIB Helpline in 2018 and turned her life around.
And finally, RNIB Connect Radio's Ellie Marsh chats with daredevil Nigel Limb about overcoming his demons and pre...
2022-03-2140 min
Tracks Of My LifeTracks of My Life with David WoodbridgeTracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed...
2022-03-1535 min
The Happy HourLet's Bake Some Scones, Millie Knight's Paralympic Dreams, Making Friends, & More!Time for a new Happy Hour, as always hosted by Life of a Blind Girl's Holly Tuke and RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.
This week, we’re finding out about Millie Knight's Paralympic Dreams, a kids' bedtime story that aims to inspire visually impaired children to keep active and follow their sporting dreams.
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell chats with Lucy Barrett from Energise Leisure Centre to find out how a free toolkit for the leisure industry from Thomas Pocklington Trust and UK Coaching, is helping make places like gyms and leisure centres more accessible for blind and part...
2022-03-1443 min
RNIB - See Sport DifferentlyRNIB's Double DashEvery year lots of incredible people take part in all kinds of challenges to raise money for RNIB, including the Double Dash, which this year is being held on the 7th of May in London's Regents Park and virtually around the rest of the UK. Ellie is joined by Bindy Dryer, the events manager for the Double Dash and Tom Norton who will be taking part in this years event, to discuss what it is and just how important fundraising is to the charity.
To find out more and sign up, please visit the website here: Double Dash 5...
2022-03-1308 min
The Happy HourUsing Social Media To Combat Loneliness, Sensory Odyssey Exercise, & VI RugbyHappy March, here's a fresh episode of the Happy Hour for you, hosted by Life of a Blind Girl's Holly Tuke and RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.
This week, we’re finding out how social media can combat loneliness and help us find a supportive network, as RNIB Connect Radio’s Ellie Marsh chats to a member of one of RNIB’s regional Facebook groups.
Andy Shipley returns with this month’s Sensory Odyssey exercise and it's all about helping expand our awareness of the space around our body.
And finally, Paulina will be speaking to Strathmore Community...
2022-03-0727 min
The Happy HourPractical Happiness, Rollerblading, & Get Reading With Orbit ReaderHello and welcome to another jam-packed episode of the Happy Hour!
Once again, Holly and Paulina are here with the latest conversations about the things that improve our happiness and help foster wellbeing.
This week, Paulina speaks with the founder of the Society of Happy People, Pamela Gail Johnson about her latest book Practical Happiness and how not to let those pesky happiness zappers bring us down. Plus, Pamela shares a very special bonus, available just for our listeners! Listen out for it in our conversation.
RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats rollerblading, sport and keeping well...
2022-02-2138 minTracks Of My LifeTracks of My Life with Mark UptonTracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed...
2022-01-2530 min
Tracks Of My LifeTracks of My Life with Gary MoritzTracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed...
2022-01-1139 minTracks Of My LifeTracks of My Life with Lord Colin Low of Dalston CBETracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed...
2022-01-0425 minTracks Of My LifeTracks of My Life with Ryan KellyTracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed...
2021-12-2144 min
Tracks Of My LifeTracks of My Life with Steven ScottTracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed...
2021-12-1432 minTracks Of My LifeTracks of My Life with Stuart LawlerTracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed...
2021-11-2332 min
The Happy HourJumpy Cat App, The Importance Of Staying Connected, & Five Senses TherapyIt’s time for another episode of the Happy Hour. As always, Holly and Paulina are keeping you company.
Holly will be getting a bit sweaty and doing a home workout (so you don’t have to) as she’ll be checking out Jumpy Cat, a simple and accessible fitness app. Did you ever think the words Holly and workout would be in the same sentence?
Paulina will be chatting to Mr Nicky Williams about the importance of staying connected, joining RNIB telephone befriending groups, and how much joy listening to books brings him.
Finally, RNIB Co...
2021-11-2238 minTracks Of My LifeTracks of My Life with Emma TracyTracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed...
2021-11-0928 min
The Happy HourGlen Turner, See Sport Differently, & 5 Tips For a Healthy RoutineIt’s that time again…Holly and Paulina are back with a new episode of the Happy Hour!
This week, we’ll have some tips on creating a healthy routine.
Paralympian Lora Fachie will join us to share how sport impacts her mental health.
Speaking of sport, we’ll also find out about RNIB’s See Sport Differently campaign. David Clarke, Director of Services at RNIB, has played sport at the highest level and spoke with our Lynne Morgan about the launch of the new campaign.
Finally, Holly chats to visually impaired blogger Glen Turner about adjusting to living in a...
2021-11-0835 min
The Happy HourAustralia's Stephanie Agnew, Seasonal Affective Disorder, & Blind Golf With Roger ColeIt’s time for some new Happy Hour with Holly and Paulina, and your mix of music and chat with a focus on sight loss, mental health, and over all wellbeing.
This week, Holly is joined by disability consultant and advocate from Australia, Stephanie Agnew.
Chris Simpson returns with some tips on how to manage Seasonal Affective Disorder, including SAD lamps.
And finally, RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell chats with fellow presenter here at the radio station, Roger Cole, about playing blind golf and the impact the sport has had on his wellbeing.
2021-10-1830 minTracks Of My LifeTracks of My Life with Mike WoodTracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed...
2021-10-1230 min
The Happy HourEnabling Our Wellbeing, Quick Breathing Exercise, & Support From RNIBHappy Hour is back and as World Mental Health Day falls on the 10th of October, your hosts Holly and Paulina have been gathering some tips, advice and even a quick breathing exercise to help look after our wellbeing. We even have a few returning guests and a special appearance from Paralympian Naomi Riches MBE!
Now, we're starting with Chris Simpson from RNIB's Organisational Development Team, who shares 5 top tips for enabling our wellbeing.
RNIB's Amanda Hawkins chats to Paulina about the sight loss charity's resources for looking after our mental wellbeing throughout the pandemic and beyond.
Ro...
2021-10-0436 min
RNIB - See Sport DifferentlyRunning the London Marathon for RNIBThe London Marathon is happening on October 3rd, Ellie's been catching up with one runner from team RNIB to find out her story and history with the race.
You can donate to Michelle's Just Giving find for RNIB here: Michelle Pitts is fundraising for RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People (justgiving.com)
To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently
You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media.
Image shows: See Sport Differently Logo. RNIB in...
2021-09-2906 min
RNIB - See Sport DifferentlyRNIB's New Campaign Urges Us To 'See Sport Differently'Today, RNIB launched their new See Sport Differently campaign.
Created in partnership with British Blind Sport and funded by Sport England and the National Lottery, this three year project aims to break down barriers in sport and increase participation opportunities for blind and partially sighted people.
Sport can have a positive impact on people’s lives but research shows that visually impaired people are twice as likely to be inactive than people without sight loss, and RNIB wants to change this.
We spoke with football legend and Director of Services at RNIB, David Clarke, to...
2021-09-2808 min
The Happy HourRoss Wilcock, Kim Jaye's Autumn Recipe & Apart of Me AppIt’s time for a new episode of the Happy Hour! Once again, Holly Tuke and producer Paulina are keeping you company.
Visually impaired chef Kim Jaye returns to the show to share an autumn recipe.
Holly chats to Ross Wilcock all about being part of the LGBT community, living with sight loss as a blind gay man and his journey of acceptance.
Finally, Paulina finds out about Apart of Me - an app which uses gaming and counselling to help young people deal with grief.
Find Kim Jaye on Facebook and YouTube by...
2021-09-2735 min
Tracks Of My LifeTracks of My Life with Jason DasentTracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed...
2021-09-141h 25
The Happy HourUni Experience with Charlotte Milburn, Support at University, & MindSpace 247Holly and Paulina are back with a new episode of the Happy Hour! For many, it’s the start of a new term, so this week’s show is all about starting and returning to college or university.
Going into further education can be a daunting and exciting time, so this episode is full of helpful tips and advice.
Holly chats to visually impaired student Charlotte Milburn about her experience of university. RNIB Connect Radio’s Ellie Marsh speaks to Lucy Lax – a Disability Advisor from the University of Sunderland who shares some tips on starting universi...
2021-09-1337 min
RNIB Tech TalkIntroducing the new RNIB Talking Books Alexa skillWelcome back to Tech Talk! This week we've got a bit of a special treat for you! Steven Scott is joined, as ever, by Robin Christopherson, as well as RNIB's Paul Porter, and Read On's Red Szell, to talk about a brand new skill available on Lady A!
Yes, that's right - RNIB Talking Books are now available through Alexa-enabled devices, such as Amazon smart speakers using an Alexa skill.
Talking Books service was first launched in 1935 and is now home to more than 30,000 audiobooks, which today are sent out to customers in CD or USB format...
2021-08-0357 min
The Happy HourNavigating Parenthood in the World of Vision ImpairmentHolly and Paulina are back with a new episode of the Happy Hour!
We know that vision impairment may have an impact on those around us. So this week’s Happy Hour focuses on vision impairment and parenting.
Paulina has a very honest conversation with Carla Golledge, who is a mum and full time carer to her son. Carla speaks openly about the struggles she has faced during the pandemic due to the lack of support that has been available to her and families up and down the country, and how this has taken a toll on...
2021-08-0241 min
The Happy HourIt's All About Music!Holly and Paulina are back with a brand new episode of the Happy Hour, and it’s a music special!
Fun fact: their love of mainstream pop music is one of the things that brought them together, so this week’s episode is all about the connection between music, mental health and sight loss.
Clare Maddocks from the British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) discusses how music therapy can aid our mental health, and how it can help us process complicated emotions.
Holly chats to blind singer, songwriter and musician Joe Kenny about how music has had a...
2021-07-0538 min
The Happy HourKeep Calm SpecialA brand new episode of the Happy Hour is here, and this week it’s a Keep Calm Special.
As always, blogger Holly Tuke is joined by Producer Paulina to bring you the best in music, mindfulness and over all wellbeing.
Our Keep Calm Special is a round-up of the best conversations and advice on winding down and looking after your mental wellbeing.
Paulina finds out exactly what mindfulness is, and Chris Simpson shares some tips on managing anxiety. We’ll also have a breathing exercise that you can do whilst you listen, find out which meditation apps are the...
2021-06-2138 min
The Happy HourIt's A Gardening Special!Your latest Happy Hour, hosted by blogger Holly Tuke and producer Paulina, is here!
And this week it's a Gardening Special! Damien Newman from Thrive returns with tips for gardening with a visual impairment, Wayne Vowden from the Blind Angler channel shares his advice for starting a garden if you're still a bit green. And finally, we dig into the Read On archive, our fellow RNIB Connect Radio show all about books, for a conversation with horticulturist and host of BBC's Gardeners' World, Monty Don. And he's chatting with Robert Kirkwood about sensory gardening, and his book 'The Road to L...
2021-06-0741 min
The Happy HourMental Health Awareness WeekA brand new Happy Hour is here!
As always, blogger Holly Tuke joins forces with our producer Paulina for a mix of chat and uplifting music, with a focus on sight loss, mental health, and over all wellbeing.
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week which takes place in May, we have a special episode for you and we start with this year’s theme - nature.
Damien Newman from the charity Thrive discusses how gardening can help both our physical and mental wellbeing, writer and TV personality Monty Don shares some tips on sensory gardening, and...
2021-05-1041 minTracks Of My LifeTracks of My Life with Bridget CrowleyTracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed down podcast ve...
2021-05-0439 min
The Happy HourMeditation, Accessible Dance Classes, & Parenthood With Blind Mom Katie BerrillYour latest Happy Hour, hosted by blogger Holly Tuke and our producer Paulina, is here!
This week Holly chats with blind mom Katie Berrill about navigating parenthood and sight loss. We find out about free accessible dance, yoga and singing classes for blind and partially sighted people from Synergy Dance Outreach's Rachael Hurton, and finally Tech Talk's Robin Christopherson takes a look at guided meditation with one of the most popular apps right now, Headspace.
The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all th...
2021-04-2639 min
The Happy HourComing Out Of Lockdown SpecialListen to the latest Happy Hour, hosted by blogger Holly Tuke and our producer Paulina.
It's a special Coming Out Of Lockdown episode as with restrictions easing across the UK, we're bringing you advice to help manage any stress or worries you might have. And we start with Chris Simpson as he explains how mindfulness could help, blind chef Kim Jaye returns to share a quick breathing exercise for a calm mind, and finally we hear from our blind and partially sighted listeners, as they share the things that helped them through lockdown.
The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed dow...
2021-04-1237 minTracks Of My LifeTracks of My Life with Vidar Hjarding MBETracks of My Life is a show on RNIB Connect Radio presented and produced by Toby Davey where he invites a guest to take us on a journey through their life, sharing the tracks that mark important moments which bring back memories to them.
Their chosen tracks of their life might include the first track they can remember hearing, the first track they bought, a number of tracks that mark moments in their life and the final track, a track that they would like to pass on which might give people hope for the future.
In this trimmed...
2021-03-0228 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBRNIB Library and World Book Day 2021World Book Day on 4 March 2021 is all about celebrating the magic of books and reading.
RNIB is proud to continue to support World Book Day's mission to give every child and young person a book of their own, by making 13 titles available in audio (DAISY CD) and braille.
Titles can be pre-ordered from 1 February 2021 for despatch on 1 March 2021. Orders will be taken until 31 March 2021.
Titles are also available in large print (English) or giant print (Welsh). To order the English-language titles in large print, contact Guide Dogs by calling 0118 9838275. The Welsh-language title can be...
2021-03-0121 min
RNIB Tech TalkNew Echos revealed, Samsung's new S20 FE, and RNIB's Web Accessibility toolkitHello, fellow geeks! Welcome to another terrific Tech Talk episode, full to the brim of everything you could wish for! Joining Steven on today's show - Robin from AbilityNet, Tim from Life After Blindness, and Andy from... er... Email Tower? Sure, let's go with that!
On today's show you will hear the guys opinions on the latest products to be revealed from Amazon - if you're a fan of stopping home burglaries, or even just seeing what the dog is up to when you're out, you may be interested in the new 'Always Home Cam' from Ring, the home...
2020-09-2957 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBWorld Book Day 2020 with RNIB LibraryWorld Book Day on 5 March 2020 is all about celebrating the magic of books and reading. RNIB is proud to support World Book Day's mission to give every child and young person a book of their own, by making 13 titles available in audio (DAISY CD) and braille.
Robert Kirkwood finds out what books are available, for free, from RNIB Library.
Organised by UNESCO, World Book Day is marked in more than 100 countries around the world, with 2020 being the 23rd year of celebrations.
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2020-02-2416 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBSummer Reading Challenge 2019 with RNIBIt's time for this year's Summer Reading Challenge, where children aged 4 to 11 are encouraged to visit their local libraries and read over the summer. The aim is to get each child to read 6 books.
But what if print is not accessible? Well RNIB Library have the answer
This year's theme is 'Space Chase' ... and Lynne Livingston has more
2019-07-1213 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBRNIB Library and World Book Day 2019World Book Day on 7 March 2019 is all about celebrating the magic of books and reading.
RNIB is proud to support World Book Day's mission to give every child and young person a book of their own, by making 14 new titles available in audio and braille.
Lynne Livingston from RNIB Library tells us more.
Find out more here
2019-02-2113 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBRead On - RNIB at 150This week we’re celebrating RNIB’s 150th Anniversary in books and voices both past and present....
Robert Kirkwood explores the biography of RNIB’s founding father, Thomas Rhodes Armitage
One of RNIB’s longest-serving narrators, Elizabeth Proud, discusses the evolution of the Talking Book.
RNIB’s Director of Development, Keith Valentine, talks about the future – and his love of accessible books.
And we unwrap a very special gift – a 150-word story written specially for our anniversary by gifted blind author Paula Peretti.
2018-10-1957 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBRNIB - 150th Anniversary wishes.Authors, narrators, service users and much more wish RNIB a happy 150th!
2018-10-1503 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBSpecial Feature - RNIB 150 - Thomas Rhodes ArmitageFor the first time ever, sections of a book written by the founder of RNIB, have been specially recorded for RNIB Connect Radio.
Thomas Rhodes Armitage wrote about the formation of his society in 1871, and we'll let his words take up the story … It's read by talking book narrator David Thorpe and introduced by Robert Kirkwood.
2018-10-1013 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBPenguin Random House and RNIB announce new partnership.Today Penguin Random House UK has launched a new partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) by signing up to two of the charity’s programmes - RNIB Bookshare and Talking Books.
Red Szell and Robert Kirkwood discuss some titles ... and please note, all of the titles won't be immediately available but will be added to RNIB's collection over a number of months.
Read more at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.co.uk/media/news/2018/august/penguin-random-house-launches-partnership-with-the-rnib--making-/#wdhLbbOXyHm5y2sA.99
2018-08-3005 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBRNIB Writing CompetitionWe listen to the winning entries in the poetry and prose categories of the 2018 RNIB Writing Competition plus talk to the winners and listen to the two runner ups.
Also judge Patrick Gale gives us some hints and tips.
2018-07-1357 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBDave Steele, Liz Pichon and poetry from RNIBIn this episode Red Szell chats to Dave Steele about his poetry collections 'Stand by Me RP'.
Robert Kirkwood finds out about Liz Pichon's character Tom Gates.
And we hear some notable poems from last year's RNIB Writing Competition.
2018-04-1357 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBPatrick Gale, David Munro, Verity Smith and the RNIB Writing CompetitionRed Szell chats to Patrick Gale about the upcoming RNIB Member's Writing Competition and about the differences between novel and short story writing.
Author David Munro talks about The Time Jigsaw and writing with a visual impairment.
And we hear again from Verity Smith on her both funny and sad memoir, The Groper's Guide.
2018-03-0257 min