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In the 1920s and 1930s, Weimar was rife with contradictions, embracing both utopian modernism and Nazism. This German town's interwar story reveals how democratic dreams can die in the face of economic ills and polarising politics, as this Long Read written by Katja Hoyer explains... Today's feature originally appeared in the July 2026 issue of HistoryExtra magazine, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Collective Gallery in Edinburgh is running a free audio described tour on Sunday 30 August from 2pm of both ‘Afterlife' by Katie Paterson and ‘There Is No Beginning, As There Is No End' by Richard Maguire lead by Artist Juliana Capes.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Juliana and Claire Craig, Collective Gallery's Programme Manager and Curator, to find out more about both Artist's and how their work will be brought to life for blind and partially sighted people through the audio-described tour.To find out more about the Collective Gallery and book your place on the audio-described exhibition tour on Sunday 30 August at 2pm do visit - https://www.collective-edinburgh.art/event/audio-described-tour-afterlife/ 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.

Despite her sight loss condition, Debbie Miller has climbed the career ladder from online sales, through customer service leadership positions and is now the Chief Operations Officer for the UK sight loss charity RNIB.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Debbie to learn more about her career ladder, coming to terms with a sight loss condition and what advice she has for blind and partially sighted people, when it comes to succeeding in employment.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

In 480 BC, Athens and Sparta joined forces to repel one of the greatest invasion forces the world had seen. Yet just a few decades later, they faced off against each other – with dire results for the people of Greece. This Long Read written by Adrian Goldsworthy reveals how these great cities, once allies, became deadly foes. Today's feature originally appeared in the June 2026 issue of HistoryExtra magazine, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon talks about two positive NHS stories, importance of eye checks, and free sighted guides for the Edinburgh Festival.If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnectImage shows Headshot photograph of Simon Antrobus smiling for the camera. He is a white man with neat, short brown hair, dressed in a white shirt and charcoal suit jacket.

Are you a film fan and looking for a place to chat ideas? Amelia spoke to Disability Action Research Kollective (DARK) founder Richard Amm and film club runner Aaliyah Bates about their online disability representation in horror club.To join the club email darkhorrorfilm@gmail.comImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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. 

Ihsane is one of several audio described shows at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. David Hogg speaks with audio describer Emma-Jane McHenry 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.

The Disability Action Research Kollective (DARK) is a multidisciplinary group of disabled researchers who write short, free, accessible publications aimed at the general public. They're seeking volunteer writers for their deafblind history zine, Amelia spoke to founder Richard Amm to learn more...Contact richardamm@gmail.com to share your submission Learn more about DARK via their linktree - DARK Official: Instagram, Facebook | LinktreeImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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. 

This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop's Buying Coordinator, we have the launch of the 2027 large print and Braille stationery which includes; diaries, calendars and note binders plus news that the LED light and fan that we highlighted last time is now back in stock after a bit of a rush on the product.To find out more about the 2027 large print and Braille stationery, more stock of the LED light and fan plus many other products do visit - https://shop.rnib.org.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.

This week, we'll be hearing more on an innovative project out of Bournemouth university, which aims to bridge the digital gap and help blind and partially sighted people to become independent video and social media creators. We will be hearing more from Callum's conversation with Brian Hartgen and the latest updates to Leasey, And, Hubert will be taking a look at a new digital radio, USB player and Bluetooth speaker available in the RNIB shop. You can listen to the show each Tuesday at 1pm, on Freeview channel 730, online or on smart devices, and you can email us with any ideas, questions or suggestions, techtalk@rnib.org.uk

Which animals can you listen out for this month? Amelia discusses the harvest moon, swifts and more of August's nature.Learn more on the RSPB website - The year in nature: AugustImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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. 

Clown Show is one of several audio described shows at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Part-clown, part-magician, Geoff Sobelle is joined by an army of clowns holding it together as best they can, performing the original score on questionable instruments.  David Hogg speaks with audio describer Amanda Drollinger to find out more.For more information about the Audio Described performance of Clown Show on Sunday 30 August head to https://www.eif.co.uk/events/clown-show Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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. 

Ever wondered what it was like to step into a world where a mask could loosen the rules of rank, reputation and restraint? This Long Read written by Meghan Kobza takes us inside the 18th-century masquerade, where sex, wealth and power collided with the urge to make a splash in high society – often with scandalous results... Today's feature originally appeared in the June 2026 issue of HistoryExtra magazine, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon looks at Commonwealth Games success for blind and partially sighted athletes.If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999Or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for another audio described theatre review.This week we are off to London's Fleet Street for the Birmingham Repertory Theatre's revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece ‘Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street' by REP Artistic Director Joe Murphy with description by Professional Audio Describer Caroline Burn.About ‘Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street'“Swing your razor wide, Sweeney!”Wrongfully imprisoned for 15 years, Benjamin Barker returns to Victorian London as the mysterious barber, Sweeney Todd. Upon finding out he's lost everything he ever loved, Sweeney swears revenge and so begins a chilling tale of macabre murder and Mrs Lovett's pies! A deliciously bloodcurdling version of Stephen Sondheim's musical” First performed on Broadway in 1979, Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler‘s 12-time Tony Award-winning masterpiece is considered one of the greatest musicals ever written.For more about access at the Birmingham REP do visit - https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/your-visit/accessibility/(Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font)

Palestinian theatre company Khashabi Theatre reimagines an epic poem with physical theatre and live music as part of this year's Edinburgh International Festival (EIF).David Hogg speaks with audio describer Christopher McKiddie to learn more...The AD performance of Al-Sirah Al-Hilaliyyah takes place at 7.30pm on Fri 28 August.Learn more about the performance here - Al-Sirah Al-Hilaliyyah | Edinburgh International FestivalImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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. 

The Galloping Cure is a visually stunning, emotionally gripping and darkly funny opera about the global opiod crisis.Making its world premiere at this year's Edinburgh Interational Festival, Amelia speaks to Audio Describer Veronica Kinahan to learn more...The AD performance of The Galloping Cure takes place at 7 pm on Wednesday the 12th August.Learn more about the performance here - The Galloping Cure | Edinburgh International FestivalImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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. 

What does it feel like to disclose your vision impairment?Visionary have a new podcast episode where blind and partially sighted people talk about their experiences.Amelia spoke to Raquel Garrido-Soriano from Visionary and Podcast Host and Producer Fern Lulham to learn more...Listen to the podcast by searching for 'A Space Of our Own' wherever you get your podcast.New! "A Space of Our Own" Podcast Series Launches with a Powerful Conversation on "Disclosure" - VisionaryImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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. 

Aarian Merani is turning his experiences as a brown, blind, bisexual with brain cancer into an hour of laughs at the Edinburgh Fringe.Amelia learns more about his debut comedy show ‘How's Your Head' and why people should come along.Learn more about Aarian's show on his website - How's Your Head? | Aarian MehrabaniImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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. 

Lucy Bolton reveals how the star became a cultural icon not just through her glamorous image, but through fierce ambition, talent and relentless hard work The heart-shaped face. The iridescent blonde hair. And who can forget that billowing white dress? Image was key to Marilyn Monroe's meteoric rise but, as this Long Read written by Lucy Bolton explains on the star's centenary, her success was only possible because of raw talent, ambition and a ferocious work ethic. Today's feature originally appeared in the June 2026 issue of HistoryExtra magazine, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon began by talking about his visit to the gold medal award-winning RNIB Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026.  Then to the 10th Anniversary on Saturday 1 August 2026 of the NHS Accessible Information Standard which still needs to be made mandatory and fully implemented.Ending by reflecting on the great success of all the visually impaired athletes who have been competing in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Amazon smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB's CEO Simon Antrobus, Smiling, Wearing A Black Jacket With A White Shirt

In this episode, Hubert chats to RNIB's Khadija Raza outside the department of health and social care about what was handed in by RNIB staff and volunteers, purpose of RNIB's work on accessible health information, and what RNIB wants to see improve. 

Do you have memories of Disability Arts you want to share? Disability Arts Online (DAO) want to archive the history of disability theatre, music, dance, art and more to create an accessible digital record.Amelia learns more from Colin Hambrook, the founder of DAO, to learn more...News - Disability Arts Online wants your Disability Arts storiesImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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. 

In this podcast, Hubert chats to Jeff, one of the RNIB volunteers who came along to the event. They talk about what got him to come, his experiences of getting health information and his advice to other blind and partially sighted people. 

In this episode, Hubert speaks to RNIB's chair of trustees Anna Tylor. They discuss what needs to be done to improve accessibility of health information, she also shares her own personal experiences. 

In ep 184 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Brigid Lohrey joins Sam and Mark to talk about approaching an Apple News script in a very specific way - bringing it to full conversational, but not too rounded. We explore performances where you're left feeling, "Surely you want more than this?" Are we being told to make everything blander?? We talk about how directors can be really helpful in setting the scene for us, and how nothing moves fast underwater! Plus is it a help or a hinderance if a script is labelled as "corporate"? Our obsessions are West End theatre and summer night attire!Our VO question this week is all about whether you should be upfront about your natural accent if you come from more than one place!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Compared to the bustle of spring, it's quiet in the autumn forest; I miss the hoards of gently pulsating sea jellies that cloud the water all summer long and lament the absence of spider crabs that have migrated back to deeper water. Territorial by nature, ballan wrasse remain in residence, patrolling their patch among the kelp. I spot a chunky male, coloured amber to match the scene and greet him with a broad smile that lets a trickle of cold water into my dive mask.Script 2Murder in Paradise: The Unsolved Killings on Australia's East Coast. The NSW north coast has a disturbing history of unsolved murders and disappearances. Have its beaches, roads and rainforests been a killing ground for one or more serial killers? Written for Australian Women's Weekly. A young woman is standing on a road leading to the Pacific Highway, her thumb out, hitching. With her long hair and cut-off jeans she doesn't wait long to be picked up. She is never seen again. This scenario has happened again and again on the north coast of NSW.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Brigid Lohrey is a Tasmanian actress, who trained in London, and has been acting on stage and screen for over 20 years. She 's in the BBC's Hope Street and HBO's Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon. On stage she's played Panto villains and Shakespearean leads up and down the country. As a Voice Actor she started 15 years ago with Audio Drama for Dr Who and the Dark Shadows series, then with audiobooks for the RNIB. Since then she has voiced 80 audiobooks, and has branched into commercials and gaming. She has done radio presenting and commentates medieval jousting and fun dog shows.Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Two teenagers have created an app to provide discrete feedback on people's facial expressions for VI and Neurodivergent People.Koko and Reem won the Patient Safety Category at The TeenTech 2026 and tell Amelia more about Moodscan...Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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. 

For this month's RNIB Campaigns update we have news on how you can take part in the RNIB Cost of Living Survey plus what impact the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham might have on all the top level policy and campaigning work that the RNIB does around some of those day-to-day issues that we all face as blind and partially sighted people.To find out more about the Cost of Living Survey and to get involved in other RNIB Campaigns work do either email campaigns@rnib.org.uk, call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/(Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font)

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of RNIB Northern Ireland's Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they're working on.This month's topics include the Northern Ireland All Party Group on Visual Impairment, help for those who rely on heating oil and news on disability rights legislation.If you'd like to find out more, or get involved in campaigning, email campaignsni@rnib.org.uk#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop's Buying Administrator, we have a fantastic discount of 20% on the adjustable LED light and fan that we featured last time plus some great products to keep you and your four-legged friend cool in all those heat waves we seem to be having at the moment.To find out more about that great discount on the LED light and fan, products to keep you and your four-legged friend cool plus many more do visit - https://shop.rnib.org.uk/(Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font)

this week. We'll be finding out what exactly is the professional association of assistive technologists, Toby Davey will be finding out about some new products in the RNIB shop, and Amelia Hilton hears about an app to provide discrete feedback on people's facial expressions. You can hear the show each Tuesday at 1pm, listen on Freeview channel 730, online or on smart devices. If you have any thoughts, questions or suggestions, drop us an email at techtalk@rnib.org.uk 

We know how difficult it can be for blind and partially sighted people to get that first run on the career ladder or come back into work after a break.  Well one way the RNIB is helping visually impaired people to take that first step into employment or return to work is through the RNIB See Work Differently Work placement scheme.These are paid placements for a fixed term of twelve weeks and are generally for fourteen hours per week RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Manus Fraser, who is coming to the end of his placement as an RNIB Public Affairs Assistant, and Rhys Felton, RNIB Public Affairs Officer who has been supporting Manus, to find out what the See Work Differently Work Placement scheme is all about, why Manus wanted to apply for a placement, how Rhys has been supporting Manus during his placement and the benefits of the scheme for other visually impaired people who might be looking at ways of getting into work or coming back after a break.Future RNIB See Work Differently Work Placements will be advertised through the recruitment pages of the RNIB website and to find out more about the placement scheme do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/equality-and-employment/see-work-differently-placement-programme/(Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font)

The Black Death is infamous for ravaging the population of Europe – yet it was most lethal in the Muslim world, leaving such a trail of devastation that bodies were abandoned to rot in the streets. This Long Read written by Thomas Asbridge investigates why plague took such a heavy toll in the Near East... Today's feature originally appeared in the June 2026 issue of HistoryExtra magazine, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon talks about the ten year anniversary of the Accessible Information Standard, RNIB Talking Books Garden winning awards at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show this week, and finally the launch of the You've Got Braille podcast.If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB's CEO Simon Antrobus, Smiling, Wearing A Black Jacket With A White Shirt

Looking for free and fun activities to do over august? Amelia speaks to Family Fund about their Discover Digital Summer Festival for disabled and seriously ill children, and their families.Learn more on the Family Fund website - Discover Digital summer festival - Family FundImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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. 

Each month RNIB Connect Radio speaks to the Policy and Campaigns Team from RNIB Cymru. This month, we hear about the new ‘Life On Pause' campaign, plus details on how you can make your voice heard.For more information on the work of RNIB Cymru's Policy and Campaigns Team, visit the website - Policy - Wales - RNIB Cymru campaigns I RNIB | RNIB

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Helen Smith, Head of Supporter Experience at the RNIB, who came up with the concept for the garden celebrating 90 year's of RNIB Talking Books.The RNIB Talking Books Garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB Gold Medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows Helen laughing as she speaks with visitors to the garden. She's wearing a bright pink polo shirt, has mid-length light hair and dark glasses. Bright green foliage surrounds her.

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Lynne Livingston, RNIB Development Officer, to find out more about the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and her thoughts on such an amazing gold medal winning garden.The RNIB Talking Books Garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB Gold Medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows Toby and guide dog Boston in front of the large RHS logo at the RHS Flower Show Sandringham

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.The garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust and RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Morag Fodor, Long-Term Partnerships Officer, Postcode Lottery just after she had been on a tour with Paul Hervey-Brookes for her thoughts and reflections on the design of the garden. To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB Gold Medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows Juliet, Morag from the Postcode Lottery, designer Paul Harvey-Brookes and his partner posing together for a photo.

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.After the end of the RHS Sandringham Flower Show elements of the RNIB Talking Books Garden will be donated to the Tapping House Hospice Care Trust in Kings Lynn and our Toby Davey caught up with their Chief Executive Niki Ellis to find out what it means to her and the Hospice to be able to use some of the plants from the Talking Books Garden in their own garden for their patients and their families. The RNIB Talking Books Garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB Gold Medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows Toby and guide dog Boston in front of the large RHS logo at the RHS Flower Show Sandringham

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was taken on a tour of the RNIB Talking Books Garden by Paul to experience some of the tactile and audio features of the garden. The RNIB Talking Books Garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows designer Paul and his partner posing together for a photo.

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with a number of visitors to the garden for their thoughts and reflections on the garden as well as RNIB Talking Books.The RNIB Talking Books Garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB Gold Medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows visitors at the garden reading the information leaflets with a bed of bright green grass gently swaying in front of them.

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Steve one of the RNIB volunteers who was manning the garden on Press Day to find out how the day had gone for him.The RNIB Talking Books Garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB Gold Medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows Toby and guide dog Boston in front of the large RHS logo at the RHS Flower Show Sandringham

At the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey took a stroll around the show and came across the Vision Norfolk, Vision in Bloom Garden and caught up with Penny Whitby from Vision Norfolk and Rajul Shah the designer of the garden to find out more about the design of the Vision in Bloom Garden and how gardening can be made accessible for blind and partially sighted people.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026, the Vision Norfolk Vision in Bloom Garden and the RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows Toby interviewing Penny Penny and Rajul. He's holding up a big microphone with a fluffy wind shield and Penny is standing further back in a big straw hat with Rajul at the front in a bright patterned top.

Amelia and Allan review Christopher Nolan's epic film adaptation of 'The Odyssey' by Homer.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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. 

Century-old charity British Wireless for the Blind Fund today (Wednesday 22 July 2026) launches new brand and direction under the name Visably, as the research from their report Until It Clicks revealed that people with sight loss were missing out on the mental health benefits of tech.The re-brand marks a significant moment in BWBF's century-long history. Founded by a group of friends who crafted a makeshift braille-dial radio (or ‘wireless') for blinded war veteran Sir Ernest Towse, for nearly 100 years the charity has helped tens of thousands of blind and partially sighted people with free specialist and sight-loss friendly technology.Under the new people-powered brand identity and over the coming months, Visably will launch a series of volunteer-powered pilot projects offering support to the community. Starting in Birmingham, Liverpool and Glasgow, and working in close collaboration with the wider sight loss sector, the charity will aim to fill service gaps and answer need identified in its research.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at a reception in central London to mark this milestone for the charity and caught up with Sophie Jones BWBF's Chief Executive to find out more about the history of the charity and their new name and direction under the Visably branding.(Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font)

Century-old charity British Wireless for the Blind Fund today (Wednesday 22 July 2026) launches new brand and direction under the name Visably, as the research from their report Until It Clicks revealed that people with sight loss were missing out on the mental health benefits of tech.The re-brand marks a significant moment in BWBF's century-long history. Founded by a group of friends who crafted a makeshift braille-dial radio (or ‘wireless') for blinded war veteran Sir Ernest Towse, for nearly 100 years the charity has helped tens of thousands of blind and partially sighted people with free specialist and sight-loss friendly technology.Under the new people-powered brand identity and over the coming months, Visably will launch a series of volunteer-powered pilot projects offering support to the community. Starting in Birmingham, Liverpool and Glasgow, and working in close collaboration with the wider sight loss sector, the charity will aim to fill service gaps and answer need identified in its research.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at a reception in central London to mark this milestone for the charity and caught up with Laura who explained how the charity has supported her and her visually impaired young daughter along with why she thinks this is a good change in direction for BWBF.(Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font)

Can blindness be funny? This week In Touch discusses recent projects by two visually impaired comedy writers. One is a new podcast called You've got Braille, co-written by visually impaired comedy writer and TV producer Reece Finnegan. The podcast focuses on a young blind man who is muddling through life's complexities, with the disability adding another tricksy layer. The podcast was produced by production company Hat Trick and RNIB.Blind comic Aarian Mehrabani will soon be hitting the Edinburgh Fringe with his debut stand-up show 'How's your Head?'. Aarian has worked within comedy writing for a while, producing work with his own disability-led theatre company FlawBored. In the run up to Edinburgh, Aarian has been hosting comedy nights at Salford's Lowry Theatre, where he will also be previewing his debut stand-up show.Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: Helen Surtees Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image and he is wearing a dark green jumper. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo (three separate white squares house each of the three letters). Bottom centre and overlaying the image are the words "In Touch" and the Radio 4 logo (the word ‘radio' in a bold white font, with the number 4 inside of a white circle). The background is a bright mid-blue with two rectangles angled diagonally to the right. Both are behind Peter, one is a darker blue and the other is a lighter blue.

Featuring Cyclopes, Lotus-Eaters and goddesses that turn men into pigs, the Odyssey reads like a fantastical adventure story. Yet, argues this Long Read written by Daisy Dunn, Homer's epic poem – now a Hollywood blockbuster – offers a fascinating lens onto the reality of life in Bronze Age Greece. Today's feature originally appeared in the August 2026 issue of HistoryExtra magazine, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when football becomes far more than a game? As the 2026 World Cup unfolds, this Long Read written by Tony Shaw and Alan McDougall revisits four matches played during the Cold War that turned the beautiful game into a battleground of ideology, identity and state power. Today's feature originally appeared in the July 2026 issue of HistoryExtra magazine, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices