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S2 Ep1710: Exploring Motherhood On Stage With Sally Clay
4 november 2026 · 11 min
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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S2 Ep1709: Bild Artist Rosita McKenzie Talks New Photography Exhibition
4 november 2026 · 9 min
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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S2 Ep1708: Guide Dog Blogs: Tiggi's First Guide Dog Jackie
2 november 2026 · 8 min
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.
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S2 Ep1707: Guide Dog Blogs: Supporting Your Dog During The Fireworks Period
26 oktober 2026 · 9 min
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
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S2 Ep1706: 'Highland Hike' Lego By VI Designer Stewart Lamb Cromar
26 oktober 2026 · 12 min
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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S2 Ep1705: Emmy's Tips For An Inclusive Bonfire Night
19 oktober 2026 · 7 min
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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S2 Ep1704: VocalEyes What’s On 19 October 2026
19 oktober 2026 · 6 min
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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S2 Ep1703: What It's Like Seeing Les Mis With AD?
16 oktober 2026 · 9 min
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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S2 Ep1702: Mark Long - Becoming A Life Coach
15 oktober 2026 · 8 min
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.
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S2 Ep1701: How Did The Sight Loss Charity RNIB Change Amrit’s life?
13 oktober 2026 · 12 min
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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S2 Ep1700: Emmy's Tips For Accessible Family Friendly Halloween
9 oktober 2026 · 8 min
With Halloween around the corner, you might be looking for some fun and accessible activities to do. Lees meer
Paulina spoke with Emmy Anstee from Emmy's VIP Life about some of her suggestions for accessible activities that blind and partially sighted people of all ages can get involved in.
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S2 Ep1699: VocalEyes What’s On 30 September 2026
30 september 2026 · 7 min
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:
Heathers The Musical - Thursday 8 October, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester
Paranormal Activity - Friday 9 October, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, Woking Theatre
Sinatra The Musical - Tuesday 13 October, 7.30pm, Aldwych Theatre, London
Cats - Wednesday 21 October, 7.30pm, Hull New Theatre
Table 17 - Thursday 22 October, 7.30pm, Kiln Theatre, London
Northern Ballet’s Cinderella - Saturday 24 October, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Theatre Royal Nottingham
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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S2 Ep1697: Is It Time to Get Your Flu Vaccinations?
28 september 2026 · 6 min
As there seems to be a bit of an autumnal feel in the air at the moment which must mean we are in flu season again. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about reminding us to get our flu vaccinations. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey why we have to be vaccinated for flu every year, who is eligible for the flu vaccination and who should have them.
Then to what the difference is between a cold and the flu, whether antibiotics work when you have flu and can we avoid getting flu too.
Finally Elizabeth gave an outline about who is being called to get their flu and covid vaccinations this autumn.
There is more about flu and covid vaccination services on the following pages of the NHS website -
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit -
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S2 Ep1698: Bella Music Foundation International Music Competition
28 september 2026 · 8 min
Barry Snell learns about the Bella Foundations BMF International Music Competition for Blind and Visually Impaired Musicians, which is open to classical and jazz musicians from around the world. Lees meer
Click here to learn more about the competition & also about The Bella Foundation
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S2 Ep1696: VocalEyes What’s On 21 September 2026
21 september 2026 · 6 min
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:
The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time - Thursday 24 September, 7.30pm, woking Theatre
The Play that Goes Wrong - Friday 25 September, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.15pm, The Duchess Theatre, London
Beetlejuice - Monday 28 September, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, Prince Edward Theatre, London
The Postal Museum - Audio Described Tour, Saturday 3 October, 10am, Postal Museum
Tristan & Yseult - Thursday 8 October, 2.30pm, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
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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S2 Ep1695: Guide Dog Blogs: Puppies Visit The Theatre
18 september 2026 · 10 min
Are you interested about how puppies get trained to be able to be a guide dog? Well, in this podcast we get a little look at that as we find out how a group of puppies got on when they visited a theatre play. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1694: VI performers To Play Belfast Gig
11 september 2026 · 8 min
Three of Northern Ireland’s most compelling Vision impaired artists — Joe Kenny, Andrea Begley, and Future Her — join forces for Label Me Live, an exclusive one‑night event taking place at The Black Box, Belfast as part of the Bounce Arts Festival, presented by University of Atypical. Lees meer
Barry caught up with Joe Kenny, who is the gigs organiser
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S2 Ep1693: Accessible Book & Story Festival Is Coming to Edinburgh
9 september 2026 · 8 min
The Accessible Book and Story Festival is coming to Edinburgh on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th of September. Lees meer
If you’re curious to learn how books and stories can be made fun and engaging for children with additional needs, then you might want to check it out.
RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Ailie Finlay Director of My Kind Of Book, who are organising the event, to learn more.
For more details visit: Accessible Book & Story Festival 2026 - My Kind of Book
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S2 Ep1692: Tips on Getting a Good Night’s Sleep…
4 september 2026 · 5 min
It might be true that many of us may not get enough sleep as we should each night so for this week’s check in with Glasgow Based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about sleep. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey why sleep is so important for us all, thinking about the best time to get to sleep and how much sleep we might need a night too.
Then to whether taking naps during the day are a good thing or not.
Ending with a reminder from Elizabeth about heat exhaustion following on from all the recent heat waves and high temperatures that we have had over the summer which may have caused people to not get enough sleep too.
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com
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S2 Ep1896: VocalEyes What’s On 28 August 2026
28 augustus 2026 · 7 min
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:
Audio Descriptions - Milestones Living History Museum, Basingstoke, Hampshire,
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London -
Love’s Labours Lost - Sunday 6 September, 1pm, touch tour 11am,,
Much Ado About Nothing - Tuesday 8 September, 2pm, touch tour 12noon,
As you Like It - Thursday 10 September, 2pm, touch tour 12noon,
A Tale of Two Cities - Saturday 19 September, 7.30pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury,
The Choir of Man - Thursday 24 September, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
Wicked 20 – “Pink” Performance - Saturday 26 September, 2.30pm, Apollo Victoria 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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S2 Ep1691: George Bunge: Gaming in South Africa
27 augustus 2026 · 13 min
In our Sight Loss Story this week, Hubert chats to George Bunge from South Africa. They discuss his sight loss journey, being blind and partially sighted in South Africa and gaming.
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S2 Ep1690: Improvements To Quality of Airport Assistance at 28 Airports across 2025 2026
27 augustus 2026 · 9 min
Hubert chats to Ross from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, to find out about improvements to the quality of passenger assistance across 28 UK airports.
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S2 Ep1689: Adam Woodmason - Passion For Drama
25 augustus 2026 · 5 min
In this episode, Hubert chats to Adam about his sight loss journey. They discuss how he adapted to life with sight loss, and his passion for drama and his work with the drama group he is involved with.
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S2 Ep1688: How An App Can Help Report Guide Dog Refusals
24 augustus 2026 · 12 min
For many Guide Dog owners unfair, and unlawful, access refusals can be upsetting and embarrassing. Lees meer
Guide Dogs, along with other charity partners, are working to educate service providers, as well as supporting owners to make complaints about their unfair treatment.
Allan Russell spoke to Andy Farrell, from Guide Dogs, to learn more about refusals, what owners can do about them and how an app has become another tool in the box.
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S2 Ep1688: Verdi’s A Masked Ball AD Performance at Edinburgh International Festival
24 augustus 2026 · 9 min
Edinburgh International Festival is on at the moment, bringing best artists from opera, music, theatre & dance to the city. Lees meer
And today we’re looking at an upcoming audio described performance of Verdi’s A Masked Ball. From Zurich Opera, Guisseppe Verdi’s stunning opera is filled with desire, treachery and political peril.
Let’s learn more about this production and how to catch it from audio describers Veronica Kinahan and Trina Gilles.
More about the show: Verdi’s A Masked Ball | Edinburgh International Festival
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S2 Ep1687: Emmy Chats About Her Accessible Work Placement With Royal & Derngate
17 augustus 2026 · 10 min
Did you know that only around 1 in 4 blind or partially sighted people of working age are in employment? Lees meer
Today, we're chatting with Emmy Anstee about her experience of Royal & Derngate's Step-Up programme which saw her join them for a work placement. She spoke with Happy Hour's Paulina Kuchorew about the importance of placements like these and how it was adjusted to work with her sight condition.
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S2 Ep1686: How William Enjoys music, Concerts and Festivals Despite Sight And Hearing Loss
14 augustus 2026 · 11 min
In this sight loss story, Hubert chats to William. They discuss his sight and hearing loss, but they also talk about his passion for music, and how he enjoyes attending concerts and festivals. He also describes the work he does to make these events more accessible. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1685: VocalEyes What’s On 14 August 2026
14 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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:
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail: Audio Descriptions
Oresteia - Saturday 22 August, 1.30pm, touch tour 11.30am, Bridge Theatre, London
Now You See Me Live - Wednesday 2 September, 7pm, London Coliseum
Cats - Saturday 5 September, 2pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London
Northern Ballet’s Gentleman Jack - Saturday 5 September, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
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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S2 Ep1684: Medicine Waste and What We Can All Do About It…
14 augustus 2026 · 4 min
For this week’s check in with Glasgow Based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are returning to the topic of medicine waste as Elizabeth shares some new data with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey suggesting how much medicine is wasted. Lees meer
Then to the cost implications of the waste and some of the reasons why so much medicine is wasted.
To what happens to un-opened medicine packs when we take them back to the Pharmacy and why it is better to give money to charities rather than donating medicines.
Ending with a final message from Elizabeth around medicine waste.
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com
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S2 Ep1683: VocalEyes What’s On 3 August 2026
3 augustus 2026 · 6 min
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:
The Guilty - Saturday 8 August, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Donmar Warehouse, London
TAO of Glass - Saturday 15 August, 2.30pm and Thursday 3 September, 7.30pm, @Soho Place, London
Barnum - Saturday 22 August, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, The Arts Theatre, Cambridge
Arcadia - Saturday 29 August, 1.30pm, Duke of York’s Theatre, London
Audio Described Tour of the house at Chartwell - Tuesday 1 September, 3pm, Westerham
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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S2 Ep1682: Availability of New Blood Tests for Certain Forms of Cancer…
30 juli 2026 · 5 min
For this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about new blood tests for certain forms of cancer. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the availability of these new blood tests including the one for prostate cancer.
Then to the importance of testing for bowel cancer and finally as Elizabeth is keen for people to keep up their levels of vitamin D some details of tests for that too.
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com
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S2 Ep1681: Holidays, Travel and Medicines…
21 juli 2026 · 4 min
With many people about to go off on their summer holidays, for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about being prepared for your travels around the medicines that you take regularly and what might be good to take with you just in case of an emergency.. Lees meer
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether it is possible to pre order your medicines in preparation for going on holiday.
Then to what about taking medicines into hot countries and a reminder about the rules about carrying liquid medicines when travelling.
To finally some tips from Elizabeth on what to take on holiday in case of an emergency.
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com
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S2 Ep1680: What Is It Like To Try Gladiator School in Rome When You're Partially Sighted?
17 juli 2026 · 9 min
Trying a new experience whilst on holiday can be exhilarating, especially when you get a chance to become a gladiator. Lees meer
RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Emmy Anstee from Emmy's VIP Life to hear what she thought of the Gladiator School Experience in Rome and how it was adapted to her needs.
For more about the experience visit: GLADIATOR SCHOOL - romegladiatorschool
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S2 Ep1679: Audiobook Musical - Following Jimmy Valentine
17 juli 2026 · 8 min
Following Jimmy Valentine is a full-cast audiobook musical told entirely through story and song created by New York composer and writer Jeff Flaster. Lees meer
It features a star-studded west end cast, including Celinde Schoenmaker (Phantom of the Opera), Hadley Fraser, David Hunter, George Blagden, acclaimed jazz vocalist Jacqui Dankworth, and Kerry Ellis who you might recognise for her portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked and Fantine in Les Mis.
The audiobook musical tells the story of Detective Jen Price, who desperate to feel like a hero again, pursues notorious jewel thief Jimmy Valentine. But when Jimmy falls for Annabel he changes his tune. But Is it too late?
RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew learned more from West End star Kerry Ellis and the man behind this audiobook Jeff Flaster.
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S2 Ep1678: VocalEyes What’s On 16 July 2026
16 juli 2026 · 6 min
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:
The Bodyguard the Musical - Saturday 25 July, 2.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Six The Musical - Sunday 26 July, 3pm, Vaudeville Theatre, London
To Kill a Mockingbird - Saturday 1 August, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Wyndham’s Theatre, London
Dog Man: The Musical - Tuesday 11 August, 2.30pm, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London
9 to 5 The Musical - Wednesday 19 August, 7.30pm, Regent Theatre, Ipswich
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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S2 Ep1676: VocalEyes What’s On 7 July 2026
7 juli 2026 · 6 min
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:
The Choir of Man - Friday 10 July, 4pm, touch tour 2.30pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester
Jesus Christ Superstar - Friday 17 July, 7.30pm, London Palladium
Cyrano de Bergerac - Saturday 18 July, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Noel Coward Theatre, London
The Truth - Wednesday 22 July 8pm, Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue, London,
Fawlty Towers: The Play - Friday 24 July, 7.30pm, touch tour 5pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
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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S2 Ep1674: RNIB Connect Radio Learns About Possibilities Documentary
7 juli 2026 · 16 min
We’re take a look today about at an exciting new documentary now available on streaming services in the UK. Lees meer
Possibilities made by American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and BeachGlass Films and is a collaborative production between blind and sighted individuals, which features open audio description, an innovative concept that means accessibility is part of the process of making the movie and not just an after-thought.
And joining our Paulina Kuchorew is Tony Stephens, Assistant Vice President for Communications at the American Foundation for the Blind and the Producer behind the movie.
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S2 Ep1677: Guide Dog Blogs: Chewie By Name, Chewie By Nature
6 juli 2026 · 10 min
On guide dog blogs this week, we meet Chewie the guide dog. Jane Manley shares her experience of being recently matched and trained with her new friend. We also find out how Chewie got his name, despite his food habits, that was not the main reason he got it. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1675: Technology In The Workplace - Office for National Statistics
3 juli 2026 · 20 min
What's it like working for the UK’s largest producer of official statistics when you're blind or partially sighted? Hywel Davies has been finding out about life for once worker at the Office for National Statistics.
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S2 Ep1673: Veronica Ferguson A Former Ophthalmic Surgeon To The Queen Visits RNIB Connect Radio
3 juli 2026 · 7 min
In this podcast, Hubert chats to Veronica Ferguson about what motivated her career path, her experiences of working with the royal family, and her advice to people as ot how they can look after their eyes best.
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S2 Ep1672: Laura Talks About Her Experiences and Her Job Searching Difficulties Before Getting The Internship
26 juni 2026 · 9 min
In this podcast, Hubert chats to Laura, one of the interns who completed their internship as part of the Get Set Progress Programme. They talk about Laura's experiences, difficulties she had with jo searching, and how much of a difference this internship has made to her life. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1671: Carys Shares Her Internship Experience
26 juni 2026 · 8 min
In his podcast, following Thomas Pocklington Trust launching a new set of internship opportunities for blind and partially sighted people, Hubert has been chatting to interns who have just completed their internships to hear about their experiences.
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S2 Ep1670: What To Consider When Planning An Accessible Holiday?
25 juni 2026 · 9 min
Summer means many of us are thinking about holidays, but when you’re blind or partially sighted accessibility becomes part of the process of planning that dream trip. Lees meer
So joining us today to chat her tips for accessible travel and planning is Emmy from Emmy’s VIP Life.
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S2 Ep1669: Thomas Pocklington Trust Launches New Internship Opportunities As Part Of Get Set Progress
24 juni 2026 · 6 min
In this podcast Hubert chats to Josh Feehan from Thomas Pocklington Trust about new internship opportunities they have released as part of the Get Set Progress Programme.
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S2 Ep1668: Bilaal's Sight Loss Journey
18 juni 2026 · 9 min
In our sight loss story this week, Hubert speaks to Bilaal. They discuss adapting to sight loss, university experiences, and Bilaal's passion for sports.
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S2 Ep1663: Update on The Progress of The Brailling Game
17 juni 2026 · 6 min
Last year we spoke to the team behind a braille word board game called Brailling, when they were just getting started. A year forward, Hubert has been chatting to them to find out how things have developed, and their next steps.
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S2 Ep1667: Chair Of RNIB Enterprises Andy Barry at Edinburgh Hillside Meeting
16 juni 2026 · 6 min
The RNIB trustees recently met in Edinburgh to talk about the next steps for the charity. Lees meer
Andy Barry, Chair of RNIB enterprise, told Amelia about some of the new ways RNIB is funding its vital work and some emerging opportunities for the organisation.
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S2 Ep1666: RNIB Trustee Alice Collins At Edinburgh Hillside Meeting
16 juni 2026 · 6 min
The RNIB trustees recently met in Edinburgh to talk about the next steps for the charity. Lees meer
Amelia spoke to Alice Collins before she steps down from the role about her hopes for the future of the organisation and how blind and partially sighted people could share their skills as trustees.
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S2 Ep1665: VocalEyes What’s On 16 June 2026
16 juni 2026 · 6 min
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:
Guided Audio Described Tour of the Pacific Encounters Gallery - Tuesday 23 June, 11am, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Driftwood - Thursday 25 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Kiln Theatre, London
Miss Saigon - Wednesday 1 July, 2.30pm, Winter gardens, Blackpool Opera House,
Wednesday 15 July, 7.30pm, Marlowe Theatre, CanterburyThe Boy who Harnessed the Wind - Friday 10 July, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, @Soho Place, London
Annie - Saturday 11 July, 2.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
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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S2 Ep1664: Looking at the Benefits of GP’s Prescribing Exercise Rather than Medicines
16 juni 2026 · 5 min
With many stories in the news suggesting that GP’s are giving out prescriptions for exercise rather than medicine for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick our Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether she might be out of a job soon. Lees meer
Elizabeth then gave a summary of some of the research that has been published around exercise prescriptions. To how true it might be that some anti-obesity injections are possibly lowering the incidence of cancer.
Ending with Elizabeth outlining some of the side effects people may have of these types of medicines.
You will find an interesting article on Harnessing the benefits of physical activity on the following page of the NHS website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/public-health/harnessing-the-benefits-of-physical-activity/
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com
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