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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk

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    S2 Ep1125: Glide Demo Day – Nickie talks about her experience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 4:19


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    S2 Ep1125: Glide Demo Day At London Paddington Station – Chat With Amos MIller

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 10:13


    Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

    S2 Ep1124: All About Sunscreen and Sun Protection…

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 4:59


    With all the great weather we have been having recently and summer just around the corner with hopefully long days of sunshine too, for this week's regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about sun and sun protection.  Elizabeth began by outlining to RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey about ways on how best to protect yourself from the sun. Then to an explanation about the factor and star ratings that we find on sunscreen products and what factor and star ratings we should be looking out for.   Then onto some very helpful advice on how best to apply sunscreen and around swimming too, some tips on how best to protect our eyes from the sun, with Elizabeth ending the check in with talking about some foods that could help to protect your skin from damage from the sun. You will also find information around sunscreen and sun safety on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/ To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.co Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

    S2 Ep1123: VocalEyes What's On 27 May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 8:26


    Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Age of AI - Recorded Audio Described Guide,Bletchley park, Milton Keynes Hadestown - Friday 6 June, 7.30pm, Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, London   Kinky Boots - Wednesday 11 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.30pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury My Master Builder - Saturday 14 June, 2.30pm, Wyndham's Theatre, London Bat Out of Hell - Saturday 14 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester North by Northwest - Tuesday 17 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Alexandra Palace Theatre, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What's On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

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    S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Aspire Consultancy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 3:05


    Back to Sight Village where David Hogg caught up with Graham Longly from Aspire Consultancy who offer hi and low tech solutions for people who are blind or partially sighted. Image shows David interviewing Graham. David is on the left in a pink and blue gradient t-shirt and holds up a small recording device to Graham, who is wearing a deep maroon polo and leaning back against the table with his white cane folded and tucked under his arm.

    S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Dolphin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 3:23


    At Sight Village Scotland, our David Hogg spoke to Dolphin Computer Access about some new AI features coming to their products. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

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    S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Glidance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 8:27


    More now from Sight Village Scotland as our David Hogg speaks to Luke Buckberrough, co-founder of Glidance. Image shows David interviewing Luke outside the Glasgow Science Centre with lovely sunshine streaming down on them. David is on the left and smiles as he holds up a tiny microphone clipped into his recorder. Luke smiles back as he stands across from him.

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    S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Seescape

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 4:05


    Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Barry Snell has been interviewing many of the exhibitors but also caught up with Diane and Elena from Seescape, who were there to check out some of the latest accessible products and services. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

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    S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - The Royal National College for the Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 2:51


    Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Barry Snell has been chatting to many of the exhibitors, including Ellie from The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC). Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

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    S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Talking News Federation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 3:09


    Let's head back to Sight Village Scotland where our David Hogg spoke to Talking News Federation. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

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    S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - HumanWare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 3:08


    Back to Sight Village now where David Hogg spoke to HumanWare and found out about some exciting AI features coming to their magnifiers. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

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    S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Macular Society

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 2:53


    Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area.  Barry Snell has been interviewing many of the exhibitors and caught up with Laura from Macular Society. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

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    S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Retina UK

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 2:49


    Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Barry Snell has been interviewing many of the exhibitors.  Here he is talking to Matthew Carr from Retina UK. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

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    S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - RNIB Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 3:31


    Let's head back to Sight Village Scotland, David Hogg caught up with Ian White and Conor Joseph from RNIB Scotland. Image shows Ian, Conor, and David standing in the exhibition space. Ian is looking down at the table as he speaks about some of the items they have on display. Standing behind him in a pink hoodie is Conor and on the right it's David, holding up his fabulous mini microphone and recorder.

    S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 – Sight & Sound Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 5:33


    Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area.  Barry Snell has been chatting to many of the exhibitors & managed to catch up with Ian Kennedy from Sight & Sound Technology. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

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    S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Sight Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 2:52


     Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area.  At Sight Village Scotland, David Hogg spoke to Sight Scotland before the event started. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

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    S2 Ep1121: Guide Dog Blogs: Issy's First Day Of Training With Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 8:53


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    S2 Ep1120: Eye Health For All

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 7:33


    Barry Snell learns why African and Caribbean communities are especially at risk of developing the sight loss condition Glaucoma . He is talking to Robyn Asprey from Glaucoma UK and also to Chuckwudike Ukeje, who's own family was affected when his father was diagnosed with the debilitating eye disease. To find out more about Glaucoma click here Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

    S2 Ep1119: Guide Dog Blogs: Janette Scott – Guide Dog Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 7:56


    This week Hubert speaks to Jannette Scott, and finds out about some of her many guide dogs, and why she decided to apply. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

    S2 Ep1118: Walking For Charity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 4:33


    Ex-Paralympian Richard Burt who is about to take on an epic trek from Brighton to Salisbury, to raise money for the charity Wiltshire Sight.  Barry Snell caught up with him to find out more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

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    S2 Ep1117: Taking On Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge For Charity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 8:09


    Dawn Blezard recently took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in support of the Macular Society. She shared with our Paulina Kuchorew how it went and why she chose to tackle the mountains. Image description: four people pose by a summit stone on top of one of the peaks. They're all wearing bright yellow Macular Society t-shirts over hoodies and long sleeve shirts. From left to right: Sharon, Andy, Lisa, and finally Dawn. The sky above is clouded over but the group is smiling brightly.

    S2 Ep1115: VocalEyes What's On 12 May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 6:19


    Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Devil Wears Prada - Thursday 15 May, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Dominion Theatre, London Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One & Two - Saturday 17 may, Part One 2pm, Part Two 7pm, touch tour 11am, Palace theatre, London Six the Musical - Saturday 31 May, 4pm, touch tour 2.30pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester Dealer's Choice - Saturday 31 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Donmar Warehouse, London Shucked - Saturday 7 June, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Regent's Park Open air Theatre, London  To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What's On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

    S2 Ep1116: Talking Newspaper Charity Keen To Highlight Their Service

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 4:51


    Birmingham Talking Newspapers For Blind and Visually Impaired (BTNBVI) are keen to attract new listeners in the Birmingham and surrounding area. Barry Snell caught up with volunteer John Rae to find out more.

    S2 Ep929: New Drug Trial For Thyroid Eye Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 8:29


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    S2 Ep931: Richard Dalton – The Hot Air Balloon Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 5:42


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    S2 Ep930: Lighting A Candle For Fallen Soldiers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 7:26


    Barry Snell catches up with a former soldier Tony Haskey, who has been getting creative with ways to remember our fallen soldiers and also to raise money for the charity Blind Veterans UK. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

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    S2 Ep927: What Happens If We Have a Reaction or a Side Effect to New Medicines?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 6:00


    We do hear a lot about new medicines being released but what about if you have a reaction or a side effect to that new medicine? For this week's regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about reactions and side affects to new medicines Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey all about how the health authorities gather information about side effects and reactions to new medicines.  Then Elizabeth talked about how we as members of the general public can report any side effects we might be experiencing from new medicines and whether there is more care taken with new medicines that our on the market. Finally Toby asked Elizabeth whether she had ever reported a side effect to a new medicine that a patient may have been prescribed. For more about using the Yellow Card system to report any reactions or side affects you might be experiencing from a new medicine do visit - https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.co Image:  Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

    S2 Ep928: Dave Heeley Completes 17th London Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 6:18


    Barry Snell caught up with charity fundraiser Blind Dave Heeley who recently completed his 17th & final London Marathon. An emotional Dave, who was was joined for the race by his 3 daughters, feels it was a fitting way to bow out. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

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    S2 Ep926: Blind Physics Graduate Reaches For The Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 7:52


    Physics Graduate Eilidh Morrison has a huge passion for outer space and the wider universe, she has been sharing her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

    S2 Ep925: BBS UK Post Conference chat With Emma Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 5:07


    Returning to this years BBS UK Annual Conference, Hubert grabbed a word with chair of trustees Emma Hughes to get her closing thoughts on her first conference as chair of trustees. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

    S2 Ep924: Dr Elizabeth Forsythe at the BBS UK Annual Conference 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 6:08


    In this podcast, Hubert is back at the BBS UK Annual Conference 2025 in Northampton, as he chats to Dr Elizabeth Forsythe about a new drug being tried out which could help with another aspect of the genetic syndrome BBS. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

    S2 Ep923: Professor Philip Beales at The BBS UK Annual Conference 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 7:02


    Hubert went along to the 32nd BBS UK Annual Conference which took place in Northampton and aims to support friends and family, and people with the genetic syndrome BBS. There he spoke to Professor Phil Beales about the genetic side of the syndrome, plus about a therapy that's being worked on to help the vision loss side of the syndrome. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

    S2 Ep922: VocalEyes What's On 29 April 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 5:46


    Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Retrograde - Saturday 3 May, 7.30pm, Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London Chicago - Saturday 10 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Cruel Intentions - Thursday 15 May, 7.30pm, Hull New Theatre The Play That Goes Wrong - Friday 23 May, 7.30pm, The Duchess Theatre, London Northern Ballet: Jane Eyre - Saturday 24 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Norwich Theatre Royal To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What's On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

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    S2 Ep921: Guide Dog Blogs: Yang Goes to A Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 7:42


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    S2 Ep920: How Accessible Is The Making of Harry Potter Tour In London?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 9:05


    A partnership between Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and Guide Dogs UK is helping to make a magical experience more accessible for Harry Potter fans. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to share her experience of visiting the studios with her guide dog Mabel is Luci Franks. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

    S2 Ep919: Hay Fever, What Is It and How Best to Treat It…

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 5:06


    Although the weather seems to be a bit up and down at the moment with some great days of sunshine but some rainy days too, now is the time of year when we get into hay fever season.  So for this week's check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about hay fever and how best to treat it.  Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey exactly what hay fever is and the main symptoms to look out for too.  Then to the importance of treating the symptoms of hay fever and ending with some ways on how best to prevent hay fever. You will find more about hay fever on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/  To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.co Image:  Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

    S2 Ep918: Beyond Vision Art Exhibition from Vision Northumberland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 3:48


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    S2 Ep917: Passenger Assistance Points at Northern Rail Stations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 5:20


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    S2 Ep915: VocalEyes What's On 14 April 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 6:27


    Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Hamilton - Thursday 17 April, 2pm, touch tour 1pm, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton The Forsythe Programme - Saturday 19 April, 2.30pm, Sadler's Wells, London Unicorn - Saturday 19 April, 7.30pm, Garrick Theatre, London The Capulets and the Montagues - Saturday 26 April, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.10pm, The Lighthouse, Poole Oliver! - Saturday 26 April, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Gielgud Theatre, London Company - Saturday 26 April, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What's On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

    S2 Ep916: Local Sight Charity Herts Vision Loss Awarded King's Award For Voluntary Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 6:16


    The Importance of local sight charities can never be understated. The same goes for the importance of volunteers for these charities, as is proven with the case of Herts Vision loss whom thanks to their volunteers, have been awarded the King's Award For Voluntary Service. In this podcast Hubert speaks to the charity CEO to find out just how much this means to them. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

    S2 Ep914: Elizabeth Line at Safe Con 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 4:28


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    S2 Ep914: Travel Hands at Safe Con 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 7:15


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    S2 Ep914: Guide Dog Blogs – Ice Travels To Greece

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 8:53


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    S2 Ep913: Ability Net At Safe Con 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 6:38


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    S2 Ep911: VocalEyes What's On 2 April 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 6:50


    Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Shark is Broken - Tuesday 8 April, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Theatre Royal Brighton Richard II - Saturday 12 April, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.25pm, Bridge theatre, London Only Fools And Horses The Musical - Wednesday 16 April, 7.30pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury The Lion Inside - Thursday 17 April, 2pm, touch tour 1.15pm, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London Here & Now - Friday 18 April, 2.30pm, Norwich Theatre Royal My First Ballet: Swan Lake - Thursday24 April, 1.30pm, Peacock Theatre, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What's On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

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