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S2 Ep1197: Eileen Angus - Employment With Sightloss
10 november 2025 · 9 min
What is it like to work as a midwife and have sight loss, this is what Hubert finds out in this podcast as he speaks to Eileen about her sight loss journey, how she adapted to life with low vision, and the support she got to help her stay in employment, and how she adapts to do her job with limited sight. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1196: Guide Dog Blogs - Louise chats about her dogs Vicky and David
10 november 2025 · 8 min
This time on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert once again chats to Louise Carter, we hear about Louise's guide dog David, but we also talk about Vicky, and one of the few situations where a guide dog partnership simply does not work out, and how that sort of situation is then handled in the appropriate way. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1192: Keeping Safe Around the Autumn and Winter Infections…
3 november 2025 · 5 min
As we move from autumn into winter for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about how to keep safe from all the infections that seem to be around at the moment. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by giving some good advice to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about whether it is better to wash with soap and water or use a hand gel, to then explaining how far a cough or sneeze actually travels which might shock us all.
A bit of a discussion about being careful on touching contaminated surfaces and about mask wearing like we all did during the covid pandemic.
Finally talking about having a good immune system and ensuring that we have are taking the right minerals and vitamins within our diet too. too.
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com/
Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.
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S2 Ep1195: Internships Team Reflect on the Intern Day Event
31 oktober 2025 · 6 min
In this episode recorded at the end of the intern day held at Thomas Pocklington Trust, Hubert spoke ot the internships team, to get their thoughts on the event, and the future of the internships programme
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S2 Ep1194: Employment Technology Support From Thomas Pocklington Trust
31 oktober 2025 · 6 min
After Hubert spoke to the Employment team at Thomas Pocklington Trust, he found out what services are available to support the technology aspect of employment, plus also we hear about the Tech Friday events from Jonathan and Graham.
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S2 Ep1193: Additional Employment Support Offered By Thomas Pocklington Trust
31 oktober 2025 · 4 min
In this podcast, during the intern day at Thomas Pocklington Trust, Hubert finds out what other support is offered by the charity along with the internship opportunities.
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S2 Ep1191: Matt Talks About His Internship Opportunity
31 oktober 2025 · 7 min
In this episode, Hubert speaks to Matt, who share his sight loss story, and why he chose to apply for this internship opportunity.
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S2 Ep1190: Yemi Shares Her Intern Story
31 oktober 2025 · 6 min
In this podcast, Hubert chats to Yemi, another intern, who shares her journey in working as a teacher, and now talks about a change of direction as part of her internship.
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S2 Ep1189: Carys Shares Her Intern Story
31 oktober 2025 · 5 min
In this podcast episode, Hubert hears some intern stories from the new interns at the event.
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S2 Ep1188: How To Support Your Guide Dog During Fireworks Season
31 oktober 2025 · 9 min
As the firework season is here, Hubert chats to Robert from Guide Dogs, and finds out how we can best support our guide dogs during a tricky time of year.
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S2 Ep1187: Charles Colquhoun Reflects on The Internship Programme and Employment Access
29 oktober 2025 · 6 min
In this episode from the Thomas Pocklington Trust Intern Day Event, Hubert speaks to Charles Colquhoun as they reflect on the success of the internships program, how to make employment more accessible and inclusive, and his message for the currant interns and future aplicants. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1186: VocalEyes What’s On 23 October 2025
23 oktober 2025 · 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:
Punch - Saturday 1 November, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue, London
English Touring Opera: Elixir of Love - Saturday 1 November, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.10pm, Malvern Festival Theatre
Lights Up and Audio Described Tour of Thirst: In Search of Freshwater - Thursday 13 November, 3pm to 7pm, Wellcome Collection, London
Titanic - The Musical, Saturday 15 November, 7.30pm, King’s Lynn Corn Exchange,
Top Hat - Saturday 15 November, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.15pm, 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 Ep1185: Guide Dog Blogs: Louise Carter's Guide Dog Faye
20 oktober 2025 · 8 min
This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Louise Carter. They chat about why Louise applied for her first guide dog, and about her first guide dog Faye herself and what difference Faye has made to her life.
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S2 Ep1183: Artist Alan Mcintyre On Trying New Methods
16 oktober 2025 · 7 min
How can you explore making new types of art as your sight changes? Lees meer
Amelia spoke to artist Alan Mcintyre about what art means to him and having his work in the Edinburgh central library.
You can visit the 'Touch Woods' Exhibition from the Hillside Art Group at Edinburgh Central Library until 31st October.
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S2 Ep1184: Why Do We Need Flu Vaccinations Every Year?
16 oktober 2025 · 5 min
As we are pretty much into autumn now and with many people being asked to attend for winter vaccinations for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about flu and other regular vaccinations. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the difference between flu and the common cold and what your local Pharmacist would recommend for someone with flu symptoms.
Then to an outline of those patients who should get the flu vaccination every year, why we need a new flu vaccine every year and where to go to get your vaccination.
Ending with some advice about not going for your vaccinations if you are feeling unwell and whether it is fine to have both your flu vaccinations and your Covid boosters if you are eligible at the same time.
You will find information about booking a flu vaccination at your local Pharmacy on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com/
Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.
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S2 Ep1182: Information and Technology Day From Sight Action Hevering
13 oktober 2025 · 3 min
If you are based in London, and want to find out about various products and services available to blind and partially sighted people, there's an event taking place which may be of interest. Hubert finds out more in this podcast.
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S2 Ep1181: Guide Dog Blogs: Maureen's Guide Dog Polly
6 oktober 2025 · 7 min
This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Maureen, who talks about her retired guide dog Polly, who has very much changed her life. They also talk about Maureen's thoughts on getting another dog in the future.
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S2 Ep1180: Guide Dog Blogs: James and The Story Of The Football Guide Dog
29 september 2025 · 9 min
Hubert welcomes James O'Driscoll back to Guide Dog Blogs this week, as he finds out how his training, and the first few weeks with his new guide dog have been. We also find out a funny habit, and a very interesting talent of his new friend.
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S2 Ep1179: VocalEyes What’s On 29 September 2025
29 september 2025 · 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:
Starlight Express - Fri 3 October, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, Troubadour Wembley Park, London
English National Ballet: R:Evolution - Saturday 11 October, 2.30pm, Sadler’s Wells, London
Clarkston - Tuesday 14 October, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Trafalgar Theatre, London
Here & Now - The Steps Musical, Thursday 16 October, 7.30pm, New Victoria Theatre, Woking
The Lady from the Sea - Saturday 25 October, 2.30pm, Bridge Theatre, London,
English Touring Opera: Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti - Sunday 26 October, 4pm, touch tour 2.40pm, Buxton Opera House
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 Ep1178: More About Supplements…
29 september 2025 · 5 min
Following on from the recent check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick where we talked about vitamin D, we thought it would be good to talk further about other supplements this time. Lees meer
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about other supplements that might help us with Elizabeth explaining about the benefits of omega 3 and some other supplements that might be particularly good for the eyes.
Then Elizabeth highlighted the fact that some processed foods might not be giving us all the supplements that we need.
We ended with some other supplement recommendations and Elizabeth pointing out that she is not an expert in nutritional supplements and always good to look for an expert if you need help and advice around supplements.
Of course if you have any concerns about your eyes do contact your GP or make an appointment to see an Optician or your Consultant Ophthalmologist.
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com/
Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.
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S2 Ep1177: Guide Dog Blogs: Lauren's Guide Dog Grace
22 september 2025 · 8 min
In this podcast, Hubert chats to Lauren Bateman, about how her guide dog Grace, changed her life, and finds out about her unique personality. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1176: AD TV Show Review - Wednesday Pt 2
19 september 2025 · 8 min
If you fancy something creepy and a little bit kooky, season two of Tim Burton's Wednesday series is fully out on Netflix and available with audio description. Lees meer
Let's find out what Emmy thought as she caught up with the last half of the show.
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S2 Ep1175: VocalEyes What’s On 16 September 2025
16 september 2025 · 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:
Every Brilliant Thing - Saturday 20 September, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, @sohoplace, London
Juniper Blood - Saturday 27 September, 2pm, touch tour 1pm, Donmar Warehouse, London
Magic Mike Live - Wednesday 1 October, 7pm, The Hippodrome Casino London
NOËL & GERTIE - Saturday 11 October, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester
Dear England - Saturday 11 October, 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 Ep1174: Riley’s Guide Dog Yashka
16 september 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep1172: Ross Talks his Sight Loss Journey And Discovering Tennis
11 september 2025 · 9 min
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S2 Ep1173: Shear Brass - Celebrating The Music Of Sir George Shearing
11 september 2025 · 24 min
Blind pianist Sir George Shearing was a prominent feature of the UK’s jazz scene for decades. Now a project, led by Shearing’s nephew, is sharing his music with a new generation. 'The Jazz Club's' Jake Hart caught up with Carl Gorham of 'Shear Brass'. Lees meer
For more information on the 'Shear Brass' project, visit the website - Shear Brass - Honoring the Legacy of Jazz Musician Sir George Shearing
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S2 Ep1171: Guide Dog Blogs: Terri’s Guide Dog Cinnamon
8 september 2025 · 7 min
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1173: All About the Pharmacy First and Pharmacy First Plus Services…
8 september 2025 · 5 min
You may have heard about the Pharmacy First or Pharmacy First Plus services when contacting your local GP or calling your local pharmacy and wondering what they might be all about and the range of services they are able to offer you. Lees meer
Well for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we will find out more about both the Pharmacy First and Pharmacy First Plus services.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth what is actually meant by the term Pharmacy First.
Elizabeth then outlined the differences between the services at a Pharmacy First practice compared to a general pharmacy. Then to explaining what the Pharmacy First Plus service is all about and the additional services a Pharmacist in a Pharmacy First Plus practice can offer you.
You will find more information about some of the services offered by your local Pharmacy on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com/
Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.
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S2 Ep1169: Brian Little Shares His Motivational Story
4 september 2025 · 9 min
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S2 Ep1166: Join This New Audio Book Club In Newquay
3 september 2025 · 8 min
If you love audio books and live in the Newquay area, you might want to check out this new audio book club. Lees meer
Set up by iSightCornwall member and trustee Beatrix Love, and with the support of the RNIB Library, the club will connect blind and partially sighted people with a passion for a good story.
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S2 Ep1170: Jay 'Cruz' Semple Shares His Story
3 september 2025 · 8 min
Jay ‘Cruz’ Semple has reached incredible hights in Taekwondo despite living with a debilitating eye condition. Lees meer
He has been sharing his story with RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell.
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S2 Ep1168: Guide Dog Blogs – Daisy The Princess Guide Dog
3 september 2025 · 9 min
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S2 Ep1167: Emma Martins Shares Her Story
3 september 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep1165: VocalEyes What’s On 28 August 2025
28 augustus 2025 · 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:
London Wetland Centre - Audio Described Tour, Monday 8 September, 10.50am
Born with Teeth - Saturday 20 September, 2.30pm, Wyndham’s Theatre, London
The Postal Museum - audio described Tour, Sunday 21 September, 2pm, London
Hamilton - Friday 3 October, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.30pm, Norwich Theatre Royal
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - Wednesday 8 October, 7pm, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
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 Ep1164: VI Student Completes Product Design Engineering Course And Launches Charity
27 augustus 2025 · 13 min
Abi Way recently graduated from Product Design Engineering in Queen’s University and is the first student with a significant visual impairment to complete the course. Lees meer
She has graduated with multiple awards and honours and is forming the charity 'Boomerang' to support blind and partially sighted young people to enter into Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine (STEM).
Amelia spoke to her about her passion for design, overcoming barriers on her course and her plans for Boomerang.
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S2 Ep1162: AD TV Show Review - Wednesday
26 augustus 2025 · 8 min
Here's our latest review and this time we're looking at the teen gothic horror show from director Tim Burton. Lees meer
Reviewing the latest season of Wednesday on Netflix, it's Emmy.
Image shows the poster for the show with Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams. In her signature sharp collared black dress and long black braids, Wednesday stares ahead unblinking with black tears streaming down her cheeks. A large white letter 'W' sits at the centre of the image with a small text below, which reads: 'Wednesday, Season 2, only on Netflix.'
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S2 Ep1161: Dave Re-discovers passion for Gold as he shares his story
26 augustus 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep1163: AD TV Show Review - Inside Man
22 augustus 2025 · 4 min
Time for a TV show review and this time we're looking at the thriller drama from BBC and starring Stanley Tucci and David Tennant. Lees meer
Reviewing the four-part series, it's Luci.
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S2 Ep1160: Keeping Your Vitamin D Levels Up…
21 augustus 2025 · 5 min
Well, with all the hot wether and heat waves we have been experiencing recently for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about making sure your getting enough vitamin D and keeping hydrated too. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about why it is so important to make sure we are getting enough vitamin D.
Then to talking about why we all seem to feel better in the sunshine and whether that is due to vitamin D and does vitamin D help with depression at all.
Elizabeth ended by giving some great advice around making sure we are drinking enough water to keep hydrated in the hot weather.
You will find out more about vitamin D on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/
And for information on water, drinks and keeping hydrated do visit the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/water-drinks-nutrition/
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 Ep1159: What’s it like TO Be A Guide Dog Owner in Australia Compared To The UK
19 augustus 2025 · 10 min
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S2 Ep1158: VocalEyes What’s On 18 August 2025
18 augustus 2025 · 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:
Good Night, Oscar - Friday 5 September, 7pm, touch tour 5.15pm, Barbican Centre, London
The Party Girls - Friday 5 September, 7.30pm, touch tour 5pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
Six The Musical - Tuesday 16 September, 8pm, touch tour 6.45pm, Theatre Royal Brighton
Mary Poppins - Thursday 18 September, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Northern Ballet’s Merlin - Saturday 20 September, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds
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 Ep1157: Guide Dog Blogs – Abby’s Guide Dog Duke
12 augustus 2025 · 9 min
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S2 Ep1156: Thinking About Heart Health for Older People…
8 augustus 2025 · 4 min
We do hear a lot about looking after your heart and especially for older people so for this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are discussing heart health for older people. Lees meer
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth what should blood pressure ideally be like for older people and whether it is true that salt could increase people’s blood pressure.
Then to discussing about exercise, diet and how being healthy is also good for your heart too.
Elizabeth ended by summing up some of the other things that could affect your heart health.
The NHS does offer people a free health check which can help with spotting the early signs of many health conditions and more details can be found by visiting -
https://www.healthcheck.nhs.ukTo get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.co
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S2 Ep1154: Dog Blogs: James O’Driscoll tells the Story Of Disney The Guide Dog
4 augustus 2025 · 7 min
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S2 Ep1155: VocalEyes What’s On 31 July 2025
31 juli 2025 · 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:
Rough Magic - Wednesday 6 August, 1.30pm, touch tour 11.30am, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London
The Choir of Man - Saturday 9 August, 3.30pm, touch tour 1.30pm, Arts Theatre, London
The Great Gatsby - Thursday, 14 August, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.15pm, London Coliseum
The Last Laugh - Saturday 16 August, 2.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff,
The Adam’s Family - Thursday 21 August, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, 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 Ep1153: Being Medically Prepared for Your Holiday and Tick Bites…
28 juli 2025 · 5 min
With many of us about to go off on our holidays whether that might be a break here in the UK or further afield for this weeks check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we start with what we all should be thinking about in terms of our medicines when we are about to go off on our holidays and whether it would be a good idea to take a first aid kit with us too. Lees meer
Then RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey asked Elizabeth about tick bites, how do you know if you have been bitten, the importance of removing a tick bite properly and when to seek medical help for a tick bite.
You will find out more about tick bites on the following pages of the NHS website -
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tick-borne-encephalitis/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 Ep1152: What Does A Children’s ECLO Do?
23 juli 2025 · 6 min
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S2 Ep1151: Guide Dog Blogs – James Talks George The Star Wars Dog
21 juli 2025 · 6 min
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S2 Ep1150: James O’Driscoll Shares His Sight Loss Journey Plus Talks Simply Fit
18 juli 2025 · 10 min
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S2 Ep1149: Guide Dog Blogs: James talks about His First Dog, and Shares Some Good News
16 juli 2025 · 10 min
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