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Latest podcast episodes about hywel davies

RNIB Sport
S2 Ep1120: RNC Head To The Goalball Club World Cup

RNIB Sport

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 7:08


Following their performance at last year's European Goalball Club Association (EGCA) Women's Champions League, the RNC's Women's Goalball team has been invited to one of the sport's biggest tournaments next week. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the team's preparations for the Goalball Club World Cup. You can find more information on the official website of the tournament - goalballworldcup2025.com 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.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep1111: Female Futures Programme From The FA And Goalball UK

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 14:50


Goalball UK and The English FA have joined forces in the search for new female talent. Hywel Davies has been finding out about the ‘Female Futures' programme.  For more information on the programme, including how to take part - visit the Goalball UK website - Female Futures Programme – Goalball UK and The FA Para Football joint initiative! - Goalball UK

RNIB Sport
S2 Ep1111: Female Futures Programme From The FA And Goalball UK

RNIB Sport

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 14:50


Goalball UK and The English FA have joined forces in the search for new female talent. Hywel Davies has been finding out about the ‘Female Futures' programme. For more information on the programme, including how to take part - visit the Goalball UK website - Female Futures Programme – Goalball UK and The FA Para Football joint initiative! - Goalball 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.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep1108: Inclusive Surfing Sessions Coming To Swansea This Weekend

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 4:58


Have you ever wanted to get out on the water and try surfing? There's a surf school in South Wales aiming to make catching waves more accessible than ever. Hywel Davies has been finding out about and event in Swansea this weekend. For more information on Surfanility UK, visit their website - Adapted and inclusive surfing experiences - Surfability UK CIC

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep1107: 'Help To Save' Accounts From HMRC

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 8:24


A scheme from HMRC has helped more than half a million people in the UK to top up their savings with a ‘Help To Save' account. Hywel Davies has been finding who's eligible and how to get started. For more information, visit the Help to Save website -  Get help with savings if you're on a low income (Help to Save): How it works - GOV.UK

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep1100: Looking Ahead To 'Sight Village Glasgow'

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 5:41


Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year's Sight Village Glasgow.

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RNIB Connect
S2 Ep1082: 'Can We Do It Different' Campaign Launches In Wales

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 17:39


Whether it's going out to eat, heading to the gym or dancing the night away with friends, a new campaign in Wales is asking ‘Can We Do It Different?'. Hywel Davies has been speaking to the campaign's organiser to find out more. To sign the petition's website to add your support - Support a campaign called #Canwedoitdifferent to promote accessibility across Wales - Petitions

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep1077: Sight Village Wales 2025 – Paul Hopkins From Queen Alexandra Charity

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 5:02


The Sight Village Wales exhibition returned to Cardiff on April the 8th. That's where Hywel Davies spoke to Paul Hopkins from organisers Queen Alexandra Charity.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep1078: Sight Village Wales 2025 – Sight Life

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 5:10


At Sight Village Wales 2025 Hywel Davies caught up with the Cardiff-based Sight Loss charity ‘Sight Life' to hear about the work that they've been doing across south Wales.

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RNIB Connect
S2 Ep1070: Celebrating RNIB's 'Vision Friends' Project

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 7:34


Since 2020 RNIB has been training care professionals who work with people with sight loss to become ‘Vision Friends'. Hywel Davies visited a special celebration of the project 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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RNIB Sport
S2 Ep1065: Audio Described Six Nations Rugby A Hit For ITV

RNIB Sport

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 7:51


ITV and Guinness helped to make this year's coverage of the Men's Six Nations rugby tournament more accessible than ever. Hywel Davies has been finding out what the reaction has been like from sports fans. 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.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep1053: What Happens At An Audio Described Theatre Performance?

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 7:57


A visit to the theatre should be an enjoyable experience for the whole family. Hywel Davies has been hearing how a theatre company in South Wales is using audio description to make performances more accessible for blind and partially sighted visitors. To watch Theatr Iolo's video on audio description, visit their YouTube channel - Find out what happens at a Theatr Iolo audio described performance

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep1049: Take On The Great Outdoors With VICTA

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 4:03


There's a Canoe and Camping expedition this summer that promises to help blind and partially sighted young people to get off-grid and find their inner bear Grylls. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information on the Canoe and Camping expedition, visit the VICTA website - 14-17 Woodland Wilderness Canoe & Camp Expedition - VICTA 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.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep1026: IDS Conference 2025 - "Tech Talk" Guys Chat Day 1 Of Conference

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 11:10


On Monday 17th of March, The Afternoon Edition show was broadcasting live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow. During the show, we invited Tech Talk's Callum Stoneman and Dave Williams to talk all things accessibility. Image Description: Tech Talk crew posing for a photo at our studio set-up at the conference. From left to right: Callum Stoneman, Hywel Davies, and Dave Williams. They're sitting at a pink table littered with microphones, cables and laptops.

RNIB Sport
S2 Ep970: Latest From The Fen Tigers Goalball Team

RNIB Sport

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 7:10


After a busy few weeks of action, Hywel Davies has been catching up with the latest news from the Fen Tigers Goalball team.  You can find more information on the Fen Tigers on their Facebook page - (20+) Facebook 

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RNIB Connect
S2 Ep1005: Take Part In A New Study Of Visual Imagination

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 8:25


Researchers from Cardiff University are appealing for participants into a study of Visual Imagination in blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and details on how to take part in the survey, visit the website -Invitation to participate in research on visual imagination and sight impairment - Cardiff University

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep990: Accessible Arts Exhibition 'we are all memory bodies' Comes To Brighton

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 8:27


This Friday in Brighton there's a chance to get hands on with a new accessible arts exhibition. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information, visit the South East Dance website - we are all memory bodies | South East Dance

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep982: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 8 – Pakflatt

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 2:52


RNIB 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 got the chance to speak to the team at Pakflatt, whose accessible voting solution aims to make elections more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.

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RNIB Connect
S2 Ep981: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 4 - Lisburn Outlook

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 1:52


RNIB 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 the team from ‘Lisburn Outlook', a charity providing recreational activities for blind and partially sighted people in the local area.  For more information on Lisburn Outlook, visit their website - Welcome to Lisburn Outlook, registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC103202

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep981: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 5 - RNIB Tech Surgery

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 4:00


RNIB 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 visited the RNIB ‘Tech Surgery' table and spoke with Stephen Davidson, RNIB Digital Skills Engagement and Events Officer.

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RNIB Connect
S2 Ep982: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 7 – Paula Beattie RNIB

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 3:57


RNIB 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

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep981: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 6 - Joe Kenny RNIB

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 4:12


RNIB 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 Joe Kenny, RNIB Northern Ireland PR and Communications Officer in the exhibition hall.

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RNIB Connect
S2 Ep982: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 9 – AbilityNet

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 4:55


RNIB 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 caught up with the team at AbilityNet, who offer free technology support across the UK. You can find out more about AbilityNet on their website - A digital world accessible to all | AbilityNet

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep982: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 11 – RNIB Volunteers

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 2:37


RNIB 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. But events like these wouldn't be possible without the support of RNIB Volunteers, Hywel Davies spoke to two medical students volunteering their time at this year's event. For more information on volunteering with RNIB, visit the website - Volunteer to support blind and partially sighted people | RNIB

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep984: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 12 – Angel Eyes NI

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 7:12


RNIB 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. Angel Eyes NI is a local charity improving the lives of children with a visual impairment in Northern Ireland by supporting parents, families and professionals; Hywel Davies found out more. Find out more about the work of Angel Eyes NI on their website - Angel Eyes NI

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep984: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 14 – RNIB Heritage Braille

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 7:11


RNIB 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. But the day wasn't all about modern technology, as Hywel Davies found out when he spoke to Robert Saggers, RNIB's Heritage Services Manager.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep984: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 15 – NaviLens

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 8:21


RNIB 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 Oran McAllister from NaviLens about how the colourful code has recently been popping up in Belfast and beyond.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep982: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 10 – Dolphin Computer Access

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 4:37


RNIB 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 visited the Dolphin Computer Access stand to hear about new software developments. You can find out more about software solutions from Dolphin on their website - Dolphin Computer Access

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep980: RNIB Tech for Life Fair - Afternoon Edition Interview

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 19:59


The RNIB Tech for Life Fair took place on Wednesday, 26th February 2025, and our Tech Talk host, Hywel Davies, attended. David Hogg interviewed Hywel live on the Afternoon Edition to find out more.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep979: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 3 – Mayor Of Lisburn

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 2:56


RNIB 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 Kurtis Dickson, Mayor of Lisburn, at the event.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep978: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 2 – TAG

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 4:04


RNIB 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 ‘TAG' a grassroots group sharing their technology tips.

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RNIB Connect
S2 Ep978: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2025 1 – Robert Shilliday

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 3:12


RNIB 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 RNIB Country Director for Northern Ireland at this year's Northern Ireland Tech Fair in Lisburn.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep977: RNIB Tech for Life Fair - Daily Connect Interview

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 5:27


The RNIB Tech for Life Fair took place on Wednesday, 26th February 2025, and our Tech Talk host, Hywel Davies, attended. Allan Russell interviewed Hywel live on the Daily Connect to find out more.

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RNIB Connect
S2 Ep963: RNIB Cymru Accessible Voting Trials

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 7:17


When it comes to casting your vote, are you confident that you're voting in private and for the party you intend? Hywel Davies has been hearing about new trials of accessible voting devices taking place in Wales.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep962: Make Your Voice Heard In New Survey

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 7:16


The Ministry of Justice are calling for evidence from the public in a new investigation into costs protection in discrimination claims. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and to submit your own evidence, visit the MOJ website - Costs protection in discrimination claims: Call for Evidence - Ministry of Justice - Citizen Space

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep949: Sight Village Returns To Wales This Spring

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 4:57


Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year's Sight Village Wales. For more information and tickets, visit the Sight Village Wales Website - Sight Village Wales 2025 - Queen Alexandra College

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RNIB Connect
S2 Ep931: ITV Bring More Live Audio Description To Six Nations Rugby

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 9:38


As the Six Nations rugby tournament kicks off, Hywel Davies has been hearing about how ITV are making matches more accessible for fans at home.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep925: Audio Described Show For Children Tours Wales This February

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 5:18


A new audio described play tours Wales this February, Hywel Davies has been finding out about the message behind ‘Tidy'. More information on 'Tidy' can be found on the Theatr Iolo website - Tidy — Theatr Iolo 

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep912: Bron Afon Community Housing Becomes A 'Visibly Better Employer'

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 4:40


Becoming a ‘Visibly Better Employer' helps businesses to widen their talent pool and increase opportunities for blind and partially sighted workers. Hywel Davies has been speaking to Bron Afon Community Housing, one of the latest employers to take part in the scheme. To learn more about becoming a Visibly Better Employer, visit the RNIB website - Visibly better employer quality standard | RNIB

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep911: Tesco Offers Work Experience For Blind And Partially Sighted Young People

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 7:52


‘Blind In Business' are working with Tesco to offer work experience opportunities to young people aged 14 to 18. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about the scheme. For more information on the scheme, visit the Blind in Business website - Blind in Business » Blog Archive Tesco Work Experience applications Now Open! - Blind in Business

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep881: Tax Advice For Online Sellers From HMRC

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 6:20


For many people, selling items online is an easy way to make some extra money and clear out unwanted clutter. But when do you need to start paying tax on these earnings? Hywel Davies has been speaking to HMRC for some advice. You can find out more information about selling online here - Information for online sellers - GOV.UK

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep888: Tackling Digital Exclusion In Wales

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 7:53


There are many reasons why people may find it difficult to get online and build their digital skills. Hywel Davies has been hearing about one project in Wales that's been working to battle digital exclusion across the country. You can find more information on Digital Inclusion on the Welsh Government website - Digital inclusion in Wales

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep865: RNIB Cymru Reacts To Proposed E-scooter Trials

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 9:00


New e-scooter trials have been proposed in two new cities in South Wales. Hywel Davies has been hearing from RNIB Cymru about the impact the trials could have on blind and partially sighted residents.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep846: HMRC Warns Against Tax Scams

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 6:50


How can you stay safe this Tax season? HMRC are reporting more scams than ever are targeting people in the UK. Hywel Davies has been finding out some of the best ways to protect your data and avoid the scammers. For more information on how to report suspicious activity, visit the HMRC website - Scams warning as Self Assessment deadline loom - GOV.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.

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep832: Teaching Music Through 'Taps'

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 13:37


A new device is hoping to make communication easier between music students and their teachers.  Hywel Davies has been speaking to the team behind the ‘Tap Tap'. 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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RNIB Connect
S2 Ep820: New 'Virtual Hubs' From Sight Support West Of England

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 6:34


Online communities are a great way of feeling supported, all whilst sharing your experiences with like-minded people. Hywel Davies has been hearing about new ‘Virtual Hubs' from Sight Support West of England. For more information, visit the Sight Support West Of England website - Join Our New Virtual Hubs for Peer Support and Connection - Sight Support West of England

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep813: Self Assessment Tax Deadline Approaches

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 8:57


There's not long to go now before the Self Assessment Tax Deadline, Hywel Davies has been speaking to HMRC to find out how accessible the process is for blind and partially sighted people. For more information, you can visit the HMRC website - Self Assessment tax returns: Overview - GOV.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. 

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep786: How Accessible Are Your Bus Journeys?

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 5:31


A new survey has been launched by RNIB Cymru, aiming to learn more about the current state of bus travel in Wales. Hywel Davies has been hearing how the results of the survey could impact the future of bus journeys for blind and partially sighted travellers. You can take part in the survey by clicking this link - RNIB Cymru Bus Survey A Welsh language version of the survey can be found here - Arolwg Bysiau RNIB Cymru Survey

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep784: Motability Foundation Partners With RNIB For New Research

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 5:49


RNIB has once again partnered with the Mobility Foundation, working towards making travel and transport more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies has been hearing more about how the 3 year project has been getting underway.  For more information on the Motability Foundation, visit their website - Motability Foundation | Making all journeys accessible

RNIB Connect
S2 Ep776: Sight Village South East Preview

RNIB Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 6:44


Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for Sight Village South East. For more information on Sight Village South East, visit the QAC website - Sight Village South-East - Tuesday 5th November 2024 - Queen Alexandra College (qac.ac.uk)

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