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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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RNIB 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/
(Image shows RNIB lo...2025-04-2905 minRNIB ConnectLiam McKinney on His RNIB See Differently Work PlacementThe RNIB See Work Differently Work Placement Scheme is a paid placement for blind and partially sighted people who might be looking to get on the first runs of their career ladder or for someone who is returning to work after a break for whatever reason to gain some really important employment skills and experiences to help further their journey into work.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Liam McKinney a blind graduate who has just come to the end of his RNIB See Differently Work Placement to find out how the placement had go...2025-03-1209 min
RNIB ConnectRNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 7 – Paula Beattie RNIBRNIB Tech Fairs are a great way to get hands on with new technology and learn about services and equipment that can make a real impact on your everyday life. Hywel Davies spoke to Paula Beattie, RNIB’s Policy and Campaigns Manager in Northern Ireland.
You can find out more about RNIB's work in Northern Ireland on the RNIB website - Campaigning with RNIB Northern Ireland | RNIB
2025-02-2703 minRNIB ConnectLaunch of the Next RNIB Voice of the Customer Tracker Survey and How You Can Get Involved TooThe RNIB Voice of the Customer Tracker survey is a regular survey for blind and partially sighted people, whether registered or not, to share their views on a range of topics and help to shape the work that the RNIB does around access and inclusion for people living with sight loss.
Topics that have been covered in past Tracker Surveys have included: technology, cost of living, financial inclusion, mental wellbeing, rehabilitation and social relationships.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Robin Kay, RNIB Research and Insight Analyst to talk about the latest Tracker Survey whi...2025-02-2004 minRNIB ConnectRNIB Connect Voices Round Up 22 January 2025The return of RNIB Connect Voices opportunities to RNIB Connect Radio with Amrit Dhaliwal who is just coming up to the end of her internship with the RNIB Research and Insight Team.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey firstly asked Amrit about her internship with the RNIB, an outline of the skills and experiences she has gained during her time with the RNIB and the benefits of taking up an internship in helping to start your career journey or helping you when returning to employment after a break.
Then to just one RNIB Connect Voices opportunity -2025-01-1607 min
RNIB ConnectRNIB Campaigns Round Up Of 2024.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell sat down with some of RNIB’s campaigns team to look back at a few national and local projects the charity took on in 2024.
If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved, email campaigns@rnib.org.uk
Visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999
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RNIB ConnectChantage to Lead RNIB Evening of Festive Music at Westminster ChapelChantage one of the UK's leading amateur choirs will be providing the music for RNIB’s Gift in Wills team sold out evening of festive music on Thursday 5 December 2024 at Westminster Chapel in London to celebrate the festive season.
Chantage was formed in 1999 by its Director James Davey and is now well known as a stylish and energetic young chamber choir. Chantage won the 2015 Grand Prix at the Malta International Choir Festival, performed at the BBC Proms in 2014, and is frequently featured on Classic FM and BBC radio.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with...2024-12-0407 min
RNIB ConnectRNIB Braille 200: Championing Tactile Literacy Event - Alison Hollands & Betsy GriffinTo mark 200 years since Louis Braille invented his six-dot tactile reading and writing system braille the RNIB is leading a year of celebrations with an event which was held at The British Library on Tuesday 26 November 2024 for invited guests where a panel of distinguished braillists will delve into the rich history of braille and debate its promising future too.
On the night of the event at the British Library RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Alison Hollands QTVI and Lego Braille Bricks Europe Ambassador and 11-year-old braille author Betsy Griffin who was one of the dist...2024-11-2705 minRNIB ConnectRNIB Braille 200: Championing Tactile Literacy Event - Keira MillsTo mark 200 years since Louis Braille invented his six-dot tactile reading and writing system braille the RNIB is leading a year of celebrations with an event which was held at The British Library on Tuesday 26 November 2024 for invited guests where a panel of distinguished braillists will delve into the rich history of braille and debate its promising future too.
On the night of the event at the British Library RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with RNIB Head Joy Maker Keira Mills to find out a bit more about what Braille means to them
To...2024-11-2704 minRNIB ConnectRNIB Braille 200: Championing Tactile Literacy Event, Alison Hollands and Betsy GriffinTo mark 200 years since Louis Braille invented his six-dot tactile reading and writing system braille the RNIB is leading a year of celebrations with an event which was held at The British Library on Tuesday 26 November 2024 for invited guests where a panel of distinguished braillists will delve into the rich history of braille and debate its promising future too.
On the night of the event at the British Library RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Alison Hollands QTVI and Lego Braille Bricks Europe Ambassador and 11-year-old braille author Betsy Griffin who was one of the dist...2024-11-2705 minRNIB ConnectHumanWare Sponsors the RNIB Braille 200: Championing Tactile Literacy Event at the British LibraryTo mark 200 years since Louis Braille invented his six-dot tactile reading and writing system braille the RNIB is leading a year of celebrations with an event being held at The British Library on Tuesday 26 November 2024 for invited guests where a panel of distinguished braillists will delve into the rich history of braille and debate its promising future too.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Andrew Flatres, Braille Product Manager at HumanWare who are one of the sponsors of the RNIB Braille 200: Championing tactile literacy event to find out why HumanWare wanted to get involved and be...2024-11-2508 minRNIB ConnectRNIB Campaigns October UpdateEach month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK.
This month’s topics include accessible health information courses to help you get your info, your way, and help RNIB ask your MP to a Westminster event in November.
If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved, email campaigns@rnib.org.uk
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RNIB ConnectRNIB Response To The Autumn Budget 2024Rachael Reeves just announced her first Budget as Labour Chancellor on Wednesday 30 October 2024.
Cate Vallis, RNIB’s Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager, joins Toby Davey to discuss and go through some of the outcomes of Labour’s first Budget in 14 years and how it might affect blind and partially sighted people.
To find out more about how the RNIB campaigns to change behaviours and perceptions around sight loss visit the campaign pages of the RNIB’s website: https://www.rnib.org.uk/our-campaigns/
Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in...2024-10-3105 min
RNIB Connect30 Years of RNIB ECLOs - RoundtableDid you know that 2024 marks 30 years since RNIB provided its very first Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO)?
We’ve come a long way since the very first ECLO at Rotherham District General Hospital in 1994 and now have more than 130 RNIB ECLOs supporting people across the UK.
To celebrate RNIB Connect Radio hosted an anniversary roundtable featuring people involved in delivering the service.
Here’s Amelia Hilton talking with panellists Lynn Martin, manager of Corneo-Plastic Unit at the Queen Victoria Hospital in West Sussex, Matt Bower Allocations Manager in the Eye Care Support Service at RNIB...2024-10-2431 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
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 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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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.
...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.
F...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 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
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 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 min
Tracks 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 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.
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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
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 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 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 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
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.
RNIB Helpline 0303 123 9999
RNIB and World Book Day
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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
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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 here2019-02-2113 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.992018-08-3005 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
Early EditionRNIB monthly campaigns update.Each month Jessica Hall keeps us up to date on the latest RNIB campaigns news and you can get involved too. Paul Bryce joins us to tell us why he became a volunteer. Allan Russell talks to Jess and Paul.2017-10-0407 minEarly EditionRNIB Campaigns September update.RNIB's campaigns team tell us about an A-board success, results from accessible voting research and a call for your help. Allan Russell spoke to Jessica Hall to find out more...2017-09-0410 minEarly EditionNew Chair for RNIB.Ellie Southwood has been selected as the new Chair of RNIB. Allan Russell spoke to Ellie to learn a little about her past, her thoughts on the charity's future and what she feels she can bring to the role...2017-08-2921 minEarly EditionNew Chair for RNIB.Ellie Southwood has been selected as the new Chair of RNIB. Allan Russell spoke to Ellie to learn a little about her past, her thoughts on the charity's future and what she feels she can bring to the role...2017-08-2921 minEarly EditionRNIB Apprenticeship scheme is launched.RNIB is offering brand new apprenticeships for visually impaired people, aged 16 years and over. The deadline to apply is August 28th 2017. Allan Russell spoke to Lindsay Pitcher, from RNIB, to find out more.2017-08-2306 minEarly EditionRNIB Scotland making bus travel easier.The Swap With Me project aims to bring bus operators and visually impaired customers together, to make the travel experience easier and more relaxed. Allan Russell spoke to Cate Vallis, from RNIB Scotland, and Ian Bell, from Stagecoach, to find out more.2017-07-1806 minEarly EditionRNIB Campaigns team update.Each month we look at the big campaigns, undertaken by RNIB, and find out how you can get involved. Everything from accessible voting to pavement parking. Allan Russell spoke to Jessica Hall to find out more.2017-07-1807 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBGame of Thrones books available from RNIB LibraryCan't get enough of the new series, or want to learn more about A Song of Ice and Fire? Well all of the books are available from RNIB2017-07-1301 minEarly EditionRNIB volunteer nominated for tech award.Christine Dodds is a volunteer for RNIB, delivering training to visually impaired people to help them use smart technology. Allan Russell spoke to Christine, to learn about her work and to find out how you can vote for her.2017-07-0306 minEarly EditionRNIB Ambassadors hit Glastonbury.It's one of the UK's biggest music festivals with acts from around the globe putting on thousands of performances to massive crowds. Allan Russell spoke to some of the RNIB Ambassadors.2017-06-2007 minEarly EditionRNIB assist with accessible websites.Financial product company Capital One have worked hard to make their website accessible for visually impaired people. Allan Russell spoke to Lucy Hague, from Capital One, to find out what help they recieved from RNIB to do this...2017-06-1907 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBDave John - Narrating for RNIBDave John, RNIB Talking Book narrator, talks about the book he's currently recording, Man & Wife by Tony Parsons.2017-06-0908 min
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBGiles Abbott - Narrating for RNIBGiles Abbott, the UK’s only professional blind storyteller, tells Red Szell about his work for RNIB Talking Books.2017-06-0111 minEarly EditionGet involved in campaigning with RNIB.RNIB are running a Connect Campaigns training event in Manchester on 14th June and it's free to attend. Allan Russell spoke to Lyndsay Coyle, from RNIB, to find out more.2017-05-1104 minEarly EditionRNIB's monthly campaigns round up. Allan Russell spoke to Libby Rhodes to find out more.Each month, we are joined by RNIB's Campaigns team to highlight some of the latest work being carried out to improve the everyday lives of blind and partially sighted people.2017-04-1307 min
Morning MixTouching story from one of RNIB's Carehomes.RNIB Connect Radio's Jill Barkley speaks to Wavertree House Manager Carole Porter about the life changing services that RNIB Carehomes provide. Carole also shares a heartwarming story that she encountered recently.2017-03-2111 minEarly EditionRNIB Scotland's wish list for future councillors.As we approach the local council elections on May 4th, a major sight loss charity is puAs we approach the local council elections on May 4th, a major sight loss charity is publishing its own manifesto. Allan spoke to RNIB Scotland's Deputy Director.2017-03-0606 minEarly EditionVolunteering for RNIB.Volunteers are the lifeblood for many charities. Mike Paxman from RNIB tells Allan Russell more about the benefits to the organisation and to individuals, who give up their time to help the UK's leading sight loss charity...2017-02-0210 minEarly EditionRNIB Connect event.March 10th will see an RNIB Connect event take place at Windermere manor Hotel. The weekend is to discuss issues that effect visually impaired people and find ways to create change. Allan Russell spoke to Peter Bennetts to find out more...2017-02-0108 minEarly EditionRNIB Chief Exec Looks Back At 2016.Some of the world's leading sight loss charity Chief Executives take a look back at 2016, ahead to 2017 and pick a personal highlight. Allan Russell spoke to Sally Harvey, CEO of RNIB...2016-12-1910 minEarly EditionRNIB Update Their Toy Catalogue.Play is an important part of learning and that's especially important for visually impaired children. RNIB has updated it's accessible toys catalogue and Allan Russell spoke to Sarah Holton and Karen Newell to find out what's inside.2016-12-1510 minEarly EditionRNIB Campaigns Successes For 2016RNIB's Campaigns team works with volunteers to improve the lives of visually impaired people in the uk. Allan Russell spoke to Libby Rhodes, Linda Wilson & Bob Potter to find out what this year's big gains were and what part they played.2016-12-1510 minMorning MixRobin Dunford - RNIB Connector InterviewOn the Morning Mix we want to hear the life stories of people from the blind and partially sighted community. In this interview, Jill Barkley speaks to RNIB Connector Robin Dunford.2016-11-0112 minEarly EditionRNIB Campaigns Monthly Update.The leading sight loss charity in the UK, RNIB, campaigns on many fronts in order to improve the lives of those living with sight loss. Allan Russell spoke with Libby Rhodes and heard more about the dangers of A boards.2016-09-0206 minMorning MixHow do you download free RNIB Talking Books?RNIB technology expert Madleen Mann tells Simon Pauley how to use the Overdrive app to download free Talking Books.2016-06-2407 minEarly EditionRNIB Street Clutter Campaign Gets Major BoostOur reporter Iain Wilson reports on a major boost for RNIB's Street Clutter campaign, aiming to clear Britain's streets of obstructions that affect blind and partially sighted people navigate towns and cities safely.2016-03-0407 minEarly EditionRNIB Cymru Roll Out New Welsh Language SchemeTo mark St David's Day on March 1st, RNIB Cymru have rolled out a new plan to make printed materials available in the Welsh language for blind and partially sighted people.2016-03-0404 minEarly EditionSocial Services Must Improve For Blind People Says RNIB ReportA new report from RNIB called See And Plan says blind people are waiting up to a year for social work support. Steven Scott speaks to Tara Chattaway from the charity to find out more.2016-03-0110 minMorning MixRNIB Employers GuideRoss Hedley from RNIB tells Stephen Carroll why the charity has compiled a guide for employers, to encourage them to hire blind and partially sighted employees.2016-02-2607 minEarly EditionRNIB Reports On Impact Of Sight Loss On EmploymentThe charity RNIB has launched a new report looking into the issues affecting people who suffer sight loss while in employment. Steven Scott speaks to co-author Alex Saunders.2016-02-1211 minEarly EditionRNIB React To Report Suggesting Disabled Benefits Should Be CutFollowing a report by the think-tank Reform, RNIB respond to the recommedations that benefits should be cut for disabled people to encourage them back into work. Geoff Fimister from RNIB Campaigns speaks to Steven Scott.2016-02-0509 minEarly EditionRNIB Urges Broadcasters To Provide More On Demand Audio DescriptionThe UKs leading sight loss charity is encouraging UK broadcasters to provide more access to audio desscribed programmes on their video on demand players. Sonali Rai from RNIB speaks to Steven Scott.2016-02-0404 minEarly EditionRNIB Cymru Launch Political Manifesto Ahead Of ElectionsRNIB Cymru has launched its 2016 Manifesto and invited candidates from the six major parties in Wales to attend. Lynne Morgan was there for Insight Radio.2016-02-0106 minEarly EditionAge UK And RNIB Launch Report Into Standards Of Social CareThousands of blind and partially sighted older people are not receiving any social care support according to a joint report from Age UK and RNIB which says the lack of social care is also in some cases badly affecting their wider health and wellbeing.2016-01-2205 minEarly EditionEye Appointment Cancelled? Tell RNIBIf you’ve recently lost out whether through a cancellation or delay on any vital eye-related appointments at your local hospital in England, then RNIB wants to hear from you. Iain Wilson speaks to Holly Heath from RNIB.2016-01-1906 minEarly EditionChanges To RNIB And Action MembershipRNIB is due to officially launch it’s new community of blind and partially sighted people called RNIB Connect. The UK’s leading sight loss charity believes it will provide more opportunities for people to connect with each other. Steven Scott reports.2016-01-1311 minEarly EditionRNIB Open First London Stock Market for 2016On the first Monday of 2016, RNIBs Marc Powell - who has been a Paralympic Judo player and now works for RNIB - opened the 2016 market for them.2016-01-0504 minMorning MixWhat technology do you need for RNIB's free Talking Books service?RNIB technology expert Ibrahim Gucukoglu tells Simon Pauley how to use the charity's free Talking Books service.2016-01-0506 min