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S2 Ep1148: Train operators in West Yorkshire Try out An Independent Ticket Gate Travel Pass
16 juli 2025 · 5 min
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S2 Ep1147: VocalEyes What’s On 11 July 2025
11 juli 2025 · 8 min
Now for a round-up 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:
Mrs Warren’s Profession - Saturday 19 July, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.15pm, Garrick Theatre, London
Milton Keynes International Festival - AD guided tour: Luke Jerram's Mars and Michael Pendry's Les Colombes - Tuesday 22 July, 10.30am, Church of Christ the Cornerstone, Milton Keynes
Transe Express: DNA Vertical Odyssey - Saturday 26 July, 9.45pm, touch tour 8.45pm, Secklow Gate, D3 Car Park, Milton Keynes
Fawlty Towers: The Play - Thursday 24 July, 7.30pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Friday 25 July, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London
Naughts and Crosses - Saturday 26 July, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Regent’s Park Open Air 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 Ep1145: Teresa Gordon Tells Us About The MACS Charity
11 juli 2025 · 8 min
Have you heard of MACS charity? Lees meer
In this podcast, Hubert chats to Teresa Gordon, who tells us about a charity called MACS, which aims to support children, adults and families who are dealing with three specific sight conditions: Microphthalmia (small eye), Anophthalmia (no eye) and Coloboma (gap in the structure of the eye).
Find out more about their work here: About MACS Conditions – MACS – Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia and Coloboma Support
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S2 Ep1146: How Accessible Is Gaming Platform Steam'?
10 juli 2025 · 18 min
Tech Talk's Hubert Pawelkiewicz spoke to RNIB's Accessible Gaming and Immersive Technologies Research Officer Ben Breen about the accessibility of the digital games distribution service 'Steam'.
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S2 Ep1144: TPT Releases 35 New Internship Opportunities For 2025
10 juli 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep1143: John Tells Us About Peanut The Guide Dog
8 juli 2025 · 9 min
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S2 Ep1142: Free Admission to Artists Tactile Art Exhibition
8 juli 2025 · 6 min
Barry Snell talks to artist Olya Lynx, who currently has a tactile exhibition taking place at Lytham Heritage centre. The exhibition runs until the 20th July 2025. Lees meer
To find out more about Olya Lynx art click here
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S2 Ep1140: How Best to Cope in a Heatwave…
4 juli 2025 · 5 min
With the very hot weather we have been experiencing recently for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about how best to cope with the heat and hot weather. Lees meer
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether there are certain individuals who are at greater risk in the heat than others.
Then to what is heat exhaustion and how dangerous might heatstroke be.
Ending with Elizabeth’s thoughts on reports that some sunscreens have been found to not be giving people the adequate protection they need.
You will find more about how to cope with a heatwave by visiting the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/
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 Ep1141: Upcoming Conferences for adults and Professionals from Retina UK
4 juli 2025 · 9 min
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S2 Ep1139: How To Easily Check If You're At Risk Of Glaucoma?
1 juli 2025 · 8 min
One of the leading causes of blindness in the UK, is Glaucoma and it’s estimated to affect around 700,000 people in the UK, with half of them unaware they have it. Lees meer
For Glaucoma Awareness Week we’re focusing on the eye condition itself, importance of early detection and the support available.
Joining us now to help us better understand this condition is Chris Hunton, Glaucoma UK trustee.
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S2 Ep1138: Guide Dog Blogs – Mark’s Dog Mary
30 juni 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep1137: Guide Dog Blogs – Guide Dogs Finding Shortcuts
24 juni 2025 · 6 min
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S2 Ep1136: VocalEyes What’s On 24 June 2025
24 juni 2025 · 8 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:
Stereophonic - Saturday 5 July, 1pm, touch tour 11.15am, Duke of York’s Theatre, London
Northern Ballet’s Expressions - Tuesday 8 July, 1pm and 7pm, Wednesday 8 July, 12.30pm and 7pm, Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Leeds
Ghost Stories - Thursday 10 July, 7.30pm, Theatre Royal, Brighton
The Ministry Of Lesbian Affairs - Thursday 10 July, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Kiln Theatre, London
Giant - Saturday 12 July, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Audio-Described Tour of The Postal Museum - Saturday 19 July, 2pm, The Postal Museum, 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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1136: Why Are There Issues Around Medicine Waste and What Can Be Done About It?
18 juni 2025 · 5 min
With many of us probably having some old out of date medicines or maybe unfinished prescriptions knocking around at home for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about medicine waste and what might be done to reduce the amount of waste too. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by outlining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey some of the figures that illustrate the scale of the problem and many of the reasons why we end up with all this medication waste.
Then to what happens in the pharmacy when unopened medicines are returned and why they cannot be reused.
Finally Elizabeth gives some thoughts on whether the fact that people in Scotland don’t pay for medicines might have an effect on the issue at all.
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 Ep1135: Guide Dog Blogs – Janette Scott’s Henry The Hound
16 juni 2025 · 6 min
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S2 Ep1134: Sir Charlie Mayfield Team talk About Their Report following The Keep Britain Working Roundtable
16 juni 2025 · 6 min
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S2 Ep1133: Matt Stringer’s Reflections On The Keep Britain Working Roundtable
16 juni 2025 · 6 min
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S2 Ep1132: RNID At The Keep Britain Working Roundtable
16 juni 2025 · 4 min
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S2 Ep1131: Rob Sears Sight Loss Story
16 juni 2025 · 7 min
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S2 Ep1130: Dog Blog – Janette’s Match Making Dog
16 juni 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep1129: VocalEyes What’s On 10 June 2025
10 juni 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:
The Crucible - Saturday 14 June and Tuesday 24 June, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London
Northern Ballet: Romeo & Juliet - Saturday 21 June, 2pm, touch tour 11.45am, Leeds Playhouse
& Juliet - Saturday 21 June, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Fiddler on the Roof - Saturday 28 June, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Barbican Theatre, London
Chicago - Thursday 3 July, 2.30pm, Hull New 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 Ep1128: Research in London Looking for Blind and Partially Sighted Participants
5 juni 2025 · 9 min
Blind and partially sighted people have an opportunity to get involved in Neuroscience Research conducted at Goldsmiths, University of London. Lees meer
The study explores how people who are blind or severely visually impaired sense their body’s internal signals, like their heartbeat, and how this relates to feelings and emotions.
Joining Paulina Kuchorew to tell us more about the research is Dr Sonia Abad-Hernando, Postdoctoral Researcher with the Department of Psychology, at Goldsmiths, University of London.
To take part in the research and also receive more information, including in audio format, email: Sonia.AbadHernando@gold.ac.uk
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S2 Ep1127: Story Of Mark Long who set up his own gym
5 juni 2025 · 7 min
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S2 Ep1126: Trek The Sahara Desert For Charity!
5 juni 2025 · 8 min
Could you take on an adventure of a lifetime and trek across the Sahara desert, all in support of a good cause? Lees meer
Well, Colin Hetherington and James Clarke are doing just that as they take on the challenge for charity Retina UK.
They spoke with Paulina Kuchorew about the upcoming challenge.
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S2 Ep1125: Glide Demo Day – Nickie talks about her experience
29 mei 2025 · 4 min
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S2 Ep1125: Glide Demo Day At London Paddington Station – Chat With Amos MIller
29 mei 2025 · 10 min
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S2 Ep1124: All About Sunscreen and Sun Protection…
27 mei 2025 · 5 min
With all the great weather we have been having recently and summer just around the corner with hopefully long days of sunshine too, for this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about sun and sun protection. Lees meer
Elizabeth began by outlining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about ways on how best to protect yourself from the sun. Then to an explanation about the factor and star ratings that we find on sunscreen products and what factor and star ratings we should be looking out for.
Then onto some very helpful advice on how best to apply sunscreen and around swimming too, some tips on how best to protect our eyes from the sun, with Elizabeth ending the check in with talking about some foods that could help to protect your skin from damage from the sun.
You will also find information 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.co
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S2 Ep1123: VocalEyes What’s On 27 May 2025
27 mei 2025 · 8 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 Age of AI - Recorded Audio Described Guide,Bletchley park, Milton Keynes
Hadestown - Friday 6 June, 7.30pm, Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, London
Kinky Boots - Wednesday 11 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.30pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
My Master Builder - Saturday 14 June, 2.30pm, Wyndham’s Theatre, London
Bat Out of Hell - Saturday 14 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester
North by Northwest - Tuesday 17 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Alexandra Palace 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 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Aspire Consultancy
22 mei 2025 · 3 min
Back to Sight Village where David Hogg caught up with Graham Longly from Aspire Consultancy who offer hi and low tech solutions for people who are blind or partially sighted. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Dolphin
22 mei 2025 · 3 min
At Sight Village Scotland, our David Hogg spoke to Dolphin Computer Access about some new AI features coming to their products. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Glidance
22 mei 2025 · 8 min
More now from Sight Village Scotland as our David Hogg speaks to Luke Buckberrough, co-founder of Glidance. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Seescape
22 mei 2025 · 4 min
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Lees meer
Barry Snell has been interviewing many of the exhibitors but also caught up with Diane and Elena from Seescape, who were there to check out some of the latest accessible products and services.
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - The Royal National College for the Blind
22 mei 2025 · 3 min
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Barry Snell has been chatting to many of the exhibitors, including Ellie from The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC). Lees meer
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Talking News Federation
22 mei 2025 · 3 min
Let’s head back to Sight Village Scotland where our David Hogg spoke to Talking News Federation. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - HumanWare
22 mei 2025 · 3 min
Back to Sight Village now where David Hogg spoke to HumanWare and found out about some exciting AI features coming to their magnifiers. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Macular Society
22 mei 2025 · 3 min
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Lees meer
Barry Snell has been interviewing many of the exhibitors and caught up with Laura from Macular Society.
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Retina UK
22 mei 2025 · 3 min
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Barry Snell has been interviewing many of the exhibitors. Lees meer
Here he is talking to Matthew Carr from Retina UK.
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - RNIB Scotland
22 mei 2025 · 4 min
Let’s head back to Sight Village Scotland, David Hogg caught up with Ian White and Conor Joseph from RNIB Scotland. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 – Sight & Sound Technology
22 mei 2025 · 6 min
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Lees meer
Barry Snell has been chatting to many of the exhibitors & managed to catch up with Ian Kennedy from Sight & Sound Technology.
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S2 Ep1122: Sight Village Scotland 2025 - Sight Scotland
22 mei 2025 · 3 min
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Lees meer
At Sight Village Scotland, David Hogg spoke to Sight Scotland before the event started.
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S2 Ep1121: Guide Dog Blogs: Issy’s First Day Of Training With Ice
20 mei 2025 · 9 min
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S2 Ep1120: Eye Health For All
19 mei 2025 · 8 min
Barry Snell learns why African and Caribbean communities are especially at risk of developing the sight loss condition Glaucoma . Lees meer
He is talking to Robyn Asprey from Glaucoma UK and also to Chuckwudike Ukeje, who's own family was affected when his father was diagnosed with the debilitating eye disease.
To find out more about Glaucoma click here
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S2 Ep1119: Guide Dog Blogs: Janette Scott – Guide Dog Story
19 mei 2025 · 8 min
This week Hubert speaks to Jannette Scott, and finds out about some of her many guide dogs, and why she decided to apply. Lees meer
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S2 Ep1118: Walking For Charity
15 mei 2025 · 5 min
Ex-Paralympian Richard Burt who is about to take on an epic trek from Brighton to Salisbury, to raise money for the charity Wiltshire Sight. Lees meer
Barry Snell caught up with him to find out more.
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S2 Ep1117: Taking On Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge For Charity
14 mei 2025 · 8 min
Dawn Blezard recently took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in support of the Macular Society. Lees meer
She shared with our Paulina Kuchorew how it went and why she chose to tackle the mountains.
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S2 Ep1115: VocalEyes What’s On 12 May 2025
12 mei 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:
The Devil Wears Prada - Thursday 15 May, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Dominion Theatre, London
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One & Two - Saturday 17 may, Part One 2pm, Part Two 7pm, touch tour 11am, Palace theatre, London
Six the Musical - Saturday 31 May, 4pm, touch tour 2.30pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester
Dealer’s Choice - Saturday 31 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Donmar Warehouse, London
Shucked - Saturday 7 June, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Regent’s Park Open air 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 Ep1116: Talking Newspaper Charity Keen To Highlight Their Service
9 mei 2025 · 5 min
Birmingham Talking Newspapers For Blind and Visually Impaired (BTNBVI) are keen to attract new listeners in the Birmingham and surrounding area. Lees meer
Barry Snell caught up with volunteer John Rae to find out more.
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S2 Ep929: New Drug Trial For Thyroid Eye Disease
8 mei 2025 · 8 min
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S2 Ep931: Richard Dalton – The Hot Air Balloon Pilot
8 mei 2025 · 6 min
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S2 Ep930: Lighting A Candle For Fallen Soldiers
7 mei 2025 · 7 min
Barry Snell catches up with a former soldier Tony Haskey, who has been getting creative with ways to remember our fallen soldiers and also to raise money for the charity Blind Veterans UK. Lees meer
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