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1. S2 Ep1710: Exploring Motherhood On Stage With Sally Clay

   4 november 2026 · 11 min

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   Singer, musical director and actor Sally Clay has an exciting new production out and co-produced with Birds of Paradise Theatre Company. Lees meer

   Afterbirth is an exploration of motherhood from the point of view of a blind mum and is coming to Eden Court in Inverness this week. The show is part of Confluence, an immersive promenade production which takes you on a guided journey through Eden Court’s iconic building to discover five intimate live performances spanning music, movement, drama and dance.

   Joining Sally to chat about the show and the collaboration is Mairi Taylor, Executive Director at Birds of Paradise Theatre Company.

   To find out more visit: Confluence | Eden Court

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2. S2 Ep1709: Bild Artist Rosita McKenzie Talks New Photography Exhibition

   4 november 2026 · 9 min

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   We’re speaking today with blind artist Rosita McKenzie. Lees meer

   Rosita's "Touching Light" solo photography exhibition, will open in Edinburgh on the 4th of November and explore blind imagination and our relationship with sight in the arts.

   Learn more about Rosita's work here: http://www.rositamckenziephotography.co.uk

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3. S2 Ep1708: Guide Dog Blogs: Tiggi's First Guide Dog Jackie

   2 november 2026 · 8 min

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   On guide dog blogs this week, we meet Tiggi, a very active guide dog owner. We discuss why she applied for a guide dog in the first place, but also about her very first guide dog Jackie.

4. S2 Ep1707: Guide Dog Blogs: Supporting Your Dog During The Fireworks Period

   26 oktober 2026 · 9 min

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   This time of the year can be rather tricky for dogs, whether it's pets or working dogs. However, why od fireworks cause such an issue, what signs should you look out for, how to best support your dog, and what can you do in advance? All these questions answered in this podcast. Lees meer

5. S2 Ep1706: 'Highland Hike' Lego By VI Designer Stewart Lamb Cromar

   26 oktober 2026 · 12 min

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   Lego have officially launched ‘Highland Hike’ by visually impaired Lego Creator Stewart Cromar. Lees meer

   Amelia learns more about Stewart's sight loss story, love of lego and creative designs.

   Follow Stewart on Instagram @Stubot

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6. S2 Ep1705: Emmy's Tips For An Inclusive Bonfire Night

   19 oktober 2026 · 7 min

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   Bonfire Night is coming up, but with longer and darker nights, crowds and noise, there are many things you might want to consider if planning to take part in celebrations. Lees meer

   Paulina spoke with Emmy Anstee from Emmy's VIP Life about some of her tips on how to plan for the celebrations if you're blind or partially sighted.

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7. S2 Ep1704: VocalEyes What’s On 19 October 2026

   19 oktober 2026 · 6 min

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   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. Lees meer

   Audio described shows and events included:

   Six the Musical - Thursday 22 October, 8pm, touch tour 6.45pm, Woking theatre

   Dirty Dancing - Saturday 24 October, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.15pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

   Austentatious - Monday 26 October, 7.30pm, Vaudeville Theatre, London

   Vision Redbridge Festival of the Dead - Friday 30 October, 5pm - 6pm, touch tour 4.30pm, Redbridge, greater London

   Hay Fever - Tuesday 3 November, 7.30pm, Wyndham’s 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

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8. S2 Ep1703: What It's Like Seeing Les Mis With AD?

   16 oktober 2026 · 9 min

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   What is it like seeing a stage production with audio description? Lees meer

   Luci Franks went to see the audio described performance of Les Misérables at London's Sondheim Theatre.

   The famous musical is based on the 1862 novel by Victor Hugo. Set in 19th century France, Les Misérables follows the life of Jean Valjean – an ex-convict who seeks redemption and who is pursued by his rival and ex-guard Javert. Filled with love, passion and courage, the story seas Jean Valjean take on young orphan Cosette. Always on the run, they eventually find themselves in Paris in the midst of the French Revolution.

   Luci spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.

   Next touch tour and audio described performance of Les Mis will take place on Saturday 27th of February 2027. Find out more here: Les Misérables London | The Official Website

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9. S2 Ep1702: Mark Long - Becoming A Life Coach

   15 oktober 2026 · 8 min

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   In our sight loss story feature this week, Hubert chats to Mark Long, who we had on last year, a lot has since changed for Mark, and he told Hubert all about it.

10. S2 Ep1701: How Did The Sight Loss Charity RNIB Change Amrit’s life?

    13 oktober 2026 · 12 min

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    Until a meeting, as a teenager, with a social worker, Amrit Dhaliwal had no idea of the support and services that were out there for people who were blind or partially sighted. Lees meer

    RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Amrit, to find out how the charity has influenced her life and why she wants to make sure others seek out their services and help fund the charity’s work.

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