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S2 Ep1662: The Jazz Club: In Conversation with Al Di Meola
12 juni 2026 · 25 min
Al Di Meola is a jazz guitarist, composer and bandleader whose career spans nearly 50 years. One of the pioneering artists behind the jazz-rock fusion sound, Al’s journey into performing began with Chick Corea as part of the legendary musical outfit Return To Forever. Returning to London for a special night celebrating five decades of music, ‘The Guitarchitect’ looks back on the stories and artistry that defined his sound. Lees meer
The Jazz Club’s Jake Hart caught up with Al to discuss his upcoming concert at The Barbican, performing with Return To Forever, his journey into composition and his adoration of The Beatles.
For more information and to keep up to date with Al Di Meola visit his website - https://aldimeola.com/
Listen to the latest episode of The Jazz Club here: Listen to the Jazz Club on RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB
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S2 Ep1661: Beyond The Boundary: Shakir's Journey Through Sight Loss and Cricket
11 juni 2026 · 6 min
In our sight loss story this week, Hubert chats to Shakir about growing up with sight loss, and his love for the sport of Cricket, and his proudest moments.
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S2 Ep1660: Guide Dog Blogs: Rocco The Guide Dog
8 juni 2026 · 9 min
On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert chats to Paul, and finds out about his guide dog Rocco, who is quite a character, and a very inteligent working dog too. There are also a few funny stories involving Paul and Rocco.
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S2 Ep1659: Caroline Thomas - Passion For Art
4 juni 2026 · 9 min
In the Sight Loss Storry this week, Hubert chats to Caroline Thomas, who has been a guide dog blogs regular. This time they talk about her sight loss, and her passion for art, and how her daughter has also developed passion for art, and making her art accessible. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1658: SeeAbility Achieves GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title
3 juni 2026 · 7 min
National charity SeeAbility has achieved a huge Guinness World Records title for: “Most participants featured on a live portrait installation in 48 hours”. Lees meer
The challenge, which involved creating a live portrait installation in Potters Fields Park, next to Tower Bridge, was taken on to shine a light on the tens of thousands of children and young people in London’s special schools who are missing out on basic eye care and glasses.
Barry Snell caught up with their Director of Eye Care, Lisa Donaldson, to find out more.To learn more about SeeAbility click here
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S2 Ep1657: Emmy Shares Her Accessible Kitchen Gadgets and Adaptations
3 juni 2026 · 8 min
We’re chatting kitchen gadgets, specifically, accessible kitchen gadgets. Lees meer
If you’re blind or partially sighted, what can help you in the kitchen?
Joining Paulina on RNIB Connect Radio to share her tips is Emmy from Emmy’s VIP Life.
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S2 Ep1656: Training And Life Partners Claire And Pete North
2 juni 2026 · 20 min
Claire is a visually impaired sports enthusiast and met her now husband and co-parent Pete while discussing training tips online. They came onto Good COmpany to discuss building their relationship remotely and how they balance supporting and challenging each other. Lees meer
Listen to Good Company, RNIB Connect Radio's relationship show, on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm and 8pm on the first sunday of each month.
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S2 Ep1655: Navigating Grief As A Blind Person
2 juni 2026 · 20 min
In June 2025 VICS founder Kirin Saeed joined Good Company to discuss navigating grief as a blind woman and honouring her late husband in her theatre work. Lees meer
Learn more about Sense Of Loss on the VICS website -Sense of Loss Programme — Visually Impaired Creators Scotland
Listen to Good Company, RNIB Connect Radio's relationship show, on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm and 8pm on the first sunday of each month.
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S2 Ep1654: How Can You Tackle Difficult Conversations?
2 juni 2026 · 8 min
How can you have productive conversations about difficult topics? Lees meer
Amanda Hawkins, RNIB Head of Mental Health And Counselling, came onto Good Company in May 2025 to share some advice about tackling tricky topics.
Listen to Good Company, RNIB Connect Radio's relationship show, on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm and 8pm on the first sunday of each month.
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S2 Ep1653: Visuallly Impaired Tandem Cyclist Anne And Tandem Pilot Dianne
2 juni 2026 · 18 min
Glasgow Tandem club members Anne Fraser and Dianne Lusman have spent many hours and miles together. Lees meer
They came on Good Company in April 2025 to about talk communication, syncing up when cycling and recovering from a crash.
Listen to Good Company, RNIB Connect Radio's relationship show, on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm and 8pm on the first sunday of each month.
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S2 Ep1652: Blind Diver Jessica Peter And Diver Henry Green Discuss On Friendship
2 juni 2026 · 15 min
Blind diver Jessica Pita has found a life-long friend in dive buddy Henry Green. Lees meer
They came on Good Company in March 2025 to speak about building trust, communicating underwater and what they learn from eachother.
Listen to Good Company, RNIB Connect Radio's relationship show, on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm and 8pm on the first sunday of each month.
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S2 Ep1651: Guide Dog Blogs: Marshmallow Malcolm
2 juni 2026 · 10 min
On guide dog blogs this week, we welcome back Caroline to talk about her new dog Malcolm. We also her here interesting description of his personality as the title might hint at.
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S2 Ep1650: VocalEyes What’s On 2 June 2026
2 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:
The Postal Museum Audio-Described Tour - Saturday 6 June, 10am, Postal Museum, London
Legally Blonde The Musical - Saturday 20 June, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.15pm Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Avenue Q - Tuesday 23 June, 7.30pm, Shaftesbury Theatre, London,
Mother Courage and Her Children - Wednesday 24 June, 2pm, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London
Moulin Rouge - Thursday 25 June, 7.30pm, Sunderland Empire.
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 Ep1649: Keeping Cool in the Heat and High Temperatures…
29 mei 2026 · 4 min
With all the high temperatures we have been having over the last few days for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about how to cope in the heat and the high temperatures. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey that there are certain individuals who are more at risk in the heat.
Then to some of the signs that people might show if they are suffering from heat exhaustion and how dangerous heat stroke can be.
Ending with a reminder from Elizabeth about the importance of keeping out of the sun and protecting yourself from the sun with sunscreen.
You will find further advice around heat exhaustion and heat stroke on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/
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 Ep1648: Mark Sanderson Reflects On The Conference and Talks Next Steps
28 mei 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, Hubert chats to Mark Sanderson from Guide Dogs to get his closing reflections on the Education and Transitions conference, and also talk about next steps following the event.
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S2 Ep1647: George Plumridge on The STEP Transitions Program from Thomas Pocklington Trust
28 mei 2026 · 3 min
In this podcast, Hubert chats to George Plumridge from Thomas Pocklington Trust following his presentation about the Step Transitions Program which took place at the Education Transitions Conference.
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S2 Ep1646: Caroline Sutton-Reid on Challenges in Education
28 mei 2026 · 3 min
Hubert chats to Caroline in this episode about the presentation she has given during the Education Transitions conference.
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S2 Ep1645: Charles Colquhoun Reflects on the conference
27 mei 2026 · 4 min
As the conference was nearing the finish, Hubert grabbed a word with the CEO of Thomas Pocklington Trust to get his reflections on the conference, and also hopes for next steps.
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S2 Ep1644: Dr Rachel Hewitt on CFVI
27 mei 2026 · 5 min
In this episode Hubert chats to Dr Rachel Hewitt about what CFVI is, and hopes to get it rolled out across the country.
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S2 Ep1643: About The Work Of The Powel Family Foundation
27 mei 2026 · 4 min
In this podcast episode. Hubert chats to Colin from The Powel Family Foundation. He finds out more about them, and the work they have been doing in terms of education.
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S2 Ep1642: How Ramneek Uses Modern Technology To Help With Her Studies
27 mei 2026 · 6 min
In this episode Hubert chats to Ramneek, and finds out how she uses technology to help with her education, plus also the support she was given from organisations including Thomas Pocklington Trust.
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S2 Ep1641: Toby Addison Chats About The Panel Discussion
27 mei 2026 · 3 min
In this episode, Hubert chats to Toby Addison, following a panel discussion regarding student experiences from both students and parents, and gets his thoughts on what was talked about.
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S2 Ep1640: In Conversation with Author of My Perfect Companion: Because love is blind
26 mei 2026 · 15 min
Billy Horsburgh from Northeast Fife in Scotland, lives with Cerebral Palsy and glaucoma. Over the years, he was told due to the two conditions he would not qualify for a guide dog, so William set out to do something many doubted he could manage: raise a lively Jack Russell terrier puppy on his own. Lees meer
Now, his memoir My Perfect Companion: Because love is blind is finally out and Paulina Kuchorew spoke with the author to learn more.
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S2 Ep1639: How Scott Perkins Wants People To Enjoy Table Top Gaming
22 mei 2026 · 11 min
In this episode as part of the Making It Accessible series, Hubert chats to Scott, who enjoys table top gaming. Although at times called a "sight intense hobby" Scott wants people to enjoy it as much as sighted people. He tells us about a video series he's working on. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1638: How Phil Rutter Has Helped to Make Air Travel Less stressful at Luton Airport
22 mei 2026 · 8 min
In this episode Hubert chats to Phil Rutter. They discuss the work Phil has been involved with, which helped to make Luton Airport more accessible, from the experience of traveling between the airport and the train station, to passengers having a much less stressful time when being in the airport itself. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1637: How The Sight Loss Council Enabled Ian to Make It Accessible
22 mei 2026 · 16 min
In this podcast, Hubert speaks to Ian McNamara, they talk about the accessibility projects he was involved in as part of his work on the Sight Loss Council in the Birmingham area. They discuss accessibility of the My Health app, and making museums more accessible to blind andpartially sighted people. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1636: Brandon Hulcoop on How All Things Dotty Are Making Menus Museums and More Accessible
22 mei 2026 · 10 min
In this episode, Hubert chats to Brandon from All Things Dotty. They discuss how they make restaurant menus more accessible, not only for Braille, but also technology users. They also dive into how All Things Dotty helped to make museums more accessible, the power of lived experience based solutions, and what's next for All Things Dotty. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1634: Pole Dancing And Calisthenics As A Visually Impaired Person
21 mei 2026 · 6 min
Looking to improve your strength and co-ordination? Lees meer
Lindsey Leitch is a visually impaired pole-dancer and calisthenics enthusiast and shares her tips with Amelia…
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S2 Ep1635: Guide Dog Blogs: Mike and The King
21 mei 2026 · 10 min
In guide dog blogs this week, we welcome back Mike Brace, as we get introduced to the king himself, well Mike's guide dog, who is quite the character as you're about to hear in this podcast.
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S2 Ep1632: VocalEyes What’s On 19 May 2026
19 mei 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:
Mean Girls - Thursday 28 May, 7.30pm, Hull New Theatre
The Producers - Saturday 30 may, 7.30pm, Garrick Theatre, London
Kiss of the Spider Woman - Friday 5 June, 7.45pm, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Waitress - Saturday 13 June, 2.30pm, wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Cole Porter’s High Society - Saturday 20 June, 2.30pm, Barbican centre, 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 Ep1633: All About Sun Protection…
18 mei 2026 · 3 min
With the sunnier days we have been having recently and hopefully more to come too. For this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about sun protection. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey why we need to be careful when out in the sun and do we get enough vitamin D if we are only out in the sun for a short period of time.
then to why we should protect our skin from the sun, making sure we don’t get burnt and taking care with our eyes in the sun too.
You will find further advice around Sunscreen and sun safety on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com
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S2 Ep1631: Guide Dog Blogs - Mike's First Guide Dog Izzy
11 mei 2026 · 9 min
In this episode of Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Mike Brace about his first of 2 guide dogs Izzy, which he has gotten quite late, but has very much enhanced his life.
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S2 Ep1630: Joanna Hogg - Passion For SEN
8 mei 2026 · 7 min
In our Sight Loss Story this week, Hubert chats to Joanna Hogg. They discuss her sight loss, how she adapted to it, and her passion she has thanks to supporting her children who also have sight loss and other conditions, and for whom Joanna wants to have the same experiences as everyone else. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1628: Story & Rhyme Time with Yuna Rose
5 mei 2026 · 16 min
We’re joined on the Happy Hour show by storyteller and songstress, Yuna Rose. Lees meer
She is the founder of Yuna's Young Friends, as well as Story & Rhyme Time with Yuna Rose, a YouTube channel with stories and poems for young children which are written and performed by Yuna herself.
She spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about her stories and what inspired her.
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S2 Ep1629: What Happens If There is a Faulty Medicine that Needs to be Recalled…
5 mei 2026 · 5 min
With a lot in the news at the moment about the possible side affects of some medicines we thought that for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we should talk about some of those potential side effects and what happens if a medicine needs to be recalled. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the potential issues of the overdose of vitamin D in children.
Then to what happens if there was a faulty product such as a supplement and how that is dealt with differently to what happens when there is a problem with a medicine.
To then looking at what happens when a medicine needs to be recalled and the Yellow Card System within the Pharmacy that informs the MHRA if there is a problem with a medicine.
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 Ep1628: VocalEyes What’s On 5 May 2026
5 mei 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:
Please Please Me - Thursday 7 May, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Kiln theatre, London
Disney’s Hercules - Friday 15 May, 7.30pm, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Northern Ballet’s Gentleman Jack - Saturday 23 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 12noon, Sadler’s Wells
Sherlock Holmes - Saturday 6 June, 2pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London
The Hunger Games On Stage - Thursday 11 June, 7.30pm, Troubadour Canary Wharf 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 Ep1627: Guide Dog Blogs: Kate Lindgren and Cassie, the One, The Guide Dog, The Bentley
27 april 2026 · 8 min
On guide dog blogs this week, Hubert welcomes back Kate, as they chat about her guide dog Cassie, we once again hear what sort of car she was like, and more importantly, what change she made to Kate's life. We also hear about how skillful she was at making sure she gets a nice rest spot as well. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1626: May 2026 Almanac
27 april 2026 · 5 min
What’s the connection between the May Queen and the Green Man and what flowers bloom in abundance this month? Lees meer
Amelia is here with the May almanac.
Learn more about nature on the RSPB website - RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity
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S2 Ep1305: Sight Loss No Barrier For Blind DJ
23 april 2026 · 7 min
Barry Snell catches up with visually impaired Milton Keynes DJ, Jake Hypastep, who takes his musical inspiration from the 90’s rave era. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1303: Rimple's Story - Feeling Stronger Through Fitness
23 april 2026 · 7 min
In our sight loss story this week, Hubert chats to Rimple about her journey. They also chat about going to the gym, how it helps with so many aspects, and also how to make the experience more accessible.
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S2 Ep1304: A Photographic Exhibition of Lost Memories And Sight Loss
23 april 2026 · 17 min
Imagine losing not just your sight, but the very memory of it. That's a different kind of blindness. Lees meer
RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew went along to the "Everything Near Becomes Distant" exhibition by Digital Photographic Artist Robert H. King.
The Exhibition is on ad Clydebank Town Hall until 14th of May. Find out more here: Robert H. King | Photography and Digital Art
Image shows Robert posing in front of his favourite image at the exhibition. He's dressed in black, has light short hair a light short beard peppered with white and is wearing his dark glasses. The print behind him is a swirl of bright oranges and yellows at the centre with gradients of blue and cream above and green and grey below.
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S2 Ep1300: VocalEyes What’s On 21 April 2026
21 april 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 - Saturday 25 April, 8pm, touch tour 6.15pm, Vaudeville Theatre, London
Magic Mike Live - Wednesday 29 April, 7pm, The Hippodrome Casino London
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Saturday 2 May, 2.30pm, Buxton Opera House
Inter Alia - Wednesday 13 May, 7.30pm, Wyndham’s Theatre, London
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, Saturday 16 May, 2.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Zog - Saturday 16 May, 3.30pm, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
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 Ep1302: Some Of The Lunch Break's Best Bug Bears
20 april 2026 · 14 min
In this podcast, you can find out some of the best bug bears submited by the blind and partially sighted community which we feature on The Lunch Break on RNIB Connect Radio.
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S2 Ep1301: Looking Ahead To The Education Transitions Conference
20 april 2026 · 6 min
In this episode Hubert chats to the education team from Thomas Pocklington Trust, as he finds out more about the education transitions conference that is taking place this week and what people can expect.
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S2 Ep1299: All About Healthy Exercise…
17 april 2026 · 4 min
With recent new research on what constitutes healthy exercise for this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are talking all about exercise. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by giving an overview of the new research to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey.
Then to explaining what Zone 2 exercise is all about, whether walking is still a good form of exercise to do and finally some thoughts on the benefits of resistance training too.
There is more about the benefits of exercise on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/
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 Ep1298: Paul Hotckiss On Unexpected Sight Loss And VI Tennis
16 april 2026 · 11 min
Paul Hotchkiss' life changed when he lost his sight overnight. Lees meer
With support from MySight York he has found new hobbies, great friends and re-gained his confidence.
He told Amelia more...
Learn more about MySight York on their website - MySight York
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S2 Ep1297: Guide Dog Blogs - Vanya The Ferrari Guide Dog
15 april 2026 · 7 min
If your guide dog could be described as a car, what would it be? This is what we find out on Guide Dog Blogs this week with Kate Lindgren, plus we found out about what her first guide dog was like and we hear some stories of the lengths she went to in order to get hold of a yummy treat. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1296: Fashion And Make-Up Tips From Alice Christina Corrigan
14 april 2026 · 8 min
Looking to try a new style or add a piece to your wardrobe? Lees meer
Alice Christina-Corrigan shares how she finds new makeup and style inspiration as a visually impaired fashion-lover.
Follow Alice on Instagram @aliceccorrigan and tiktok @alicechristinacorrigan and learn more on her website - Alice Christina-Corrigan – Actor, Maker & All Things Access
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S2 Ep1294: Penny Melville-Brown On Her Book: It Could be You...
13 april 2026 · 23 min
On the Happy Hour we're joined by Penny Melville-Brown, a British Royal Navy veteran, blind baker and winner of the Holman Prize. Lees meer
Over the last 30 years, Penny has worked in the disability field, raising awareness and pushing for societal change to better support those living with long-term lifechanging health conditions. She spoke to Happy Hour's Paulina Kuchorew about her book: It Could Be You...
Find out more about Penny's work and her book here:
Penny Melville-Brown | Baking Blind & Disability DynamicsImage shows the cover of the book. A bright yellow cover with a white hand pointing a finger at the reader. Text above reads: "It Could be You." Bellow: "Handbook for real people and policymakers.
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S2 Ep1295: Lianne Orr Sight Loss Story
10 april 2026 · 8 min
Lianne Orr has had Uveitis since childhood and shares her experiences of sight loss, parenting and life on Tiktok. Lees meer
Amelia learned more about her...
Follow Lianne on @iamliliorr
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