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RNIB Connect Radio
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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

  1. 1d ago

    What’s new at RNIB this week? 07/11/2026

    Debbie Miller is RNIB’s Chief Operations Officer and she’s been talking to RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell. This week Debbie talks about some exciting news from the Disney series Rivals, Talking Books anniversary and awards for volunteer managers. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnect Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

    What’s new at RNIB this week? 07/11/2026

  2. 2d ago

    RNIB Sooty Box Volunteer Raises Over £300000 For The Charity

    The Sooty Boxes is a very important way to help raise money for RNIB, but what exactly do the Sooty Box volunteers do? Hubert has been catching up with one of them to find out, and congratulate them on a very special achievement.

  3. 2d ago

    Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Legally Blonde the Musical, AD Theatre Review

    RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for another audio described theatre review. This week we have a new touring production of a musical that is full of great tunes and comedy which has at it’s core a message about believing in yourself with ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with description by Professional audio Describer Paula Cookland-Burns.  About ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Pretty Woman, 9 to 5 The Musical) as Elle! This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It Girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love. Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that ‘being true to yourself never goes out of style.’ This must-see show is from the creative team behind Director Nikolai Foster’s phenomenally successful Kinky Boots.  For more about the current tour of Legally Blonde the Musical do visit the production website  - https://legallyblondeshow.comhttps://legallyblondeshow.com/tour-information/ Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

    Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Legally Blonde the Musical, AD Theatre Review

  4. 2d ago

    Ballet Cymru Brings 'The Sleeping Beauty' To South Wales

    Ballet Cymru are bringing their interpretation of ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ to theatres in Wales this November. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about the production company and their bi-lingual audio description. You can find more information on upcoming performances on the Ballet Cymru website - Book Ballet Tickets - Ballet Cymru

  5. 2d ago

    Research Exploring Public Attitudes to Vision Impairment

    Cara Dunlop is a PhD student exploring how the UK public understands vision impairment. Her work is examining the attitudes and stigma that shape everyday interactions and how these might be challenged. Amelia learned more... You can contact Cara over email - cara.dunlop@northumbria.ac.uk Take part in Cara's survey here - https://nupsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etFACPnwjMVecXY Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

  6. 2d ago

    VocalEyes What’s On 6 November 2026

    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. Audio described shows and events included: Reimagining Insects: A Creative Workshop at the Museum of Zoology - Saturday 14 November, 10am, Cambridge Private Peaceful - Wednesday 18 November, 7.30pm, Curve Theatre LeicesterAnnie - Thursday 19 November, 7.30pm, Woking TheatreRent - Saturday 21 November, 2.30pm, Tom Stoppard Theatre, LondonBilly Elliott - Monday 23 November, 7.30pm, Sunderland EmpireThe Postal Museum - Audio Described Tour - Friday 27 November, 2pm, 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 (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

    VocalEyes What’s On 6 November 2026

  7. 4d ago

    An Interview with Chelsea Pensioner and Blind Veteran Davey G Hards

    In the lead up to Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Chelsea Pensioner and Blind Veteran Davey G Hards to find out about his military career, life as a Chelsea Pensioner and why it is so important to pause for two minutes silence on both days each year to remember those who gave their life for us in both World War I and World War II plus other conflicts.  Davey began by telling Toby about his military background in the Devonshire and Dorset regiment, what it was like being diagnosed with glaucoma in his 40s.  To what life is like at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, giving guided tours of the RHC to the general public and how proud he feels wearing the distinctive Chelsea Pensioner’s scarlet coat.  Then to why it is so important to pause for two minutes silence on both Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day each year and how he and other Chelsea Pensioners will be marking both days. In the interview Davey also gives Toby a tour of the Wren Chapel at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. To find out more about the Royal Hospital Chelsea do visit the Chelsea Pensioners website - https://chelsea-pensioners.co.uk For more about Blind Veterans UK who help vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss do visit their website  - https://www.blindveterans.org.uk Image shows a close up of Davey wearing dark glasses, the distinctive Chelsea Pensioners scarlet coat with medal ribbons on his left and a black peaked shako hat with the letters RH embroidered in gold in the centre.

  8. 6d ago

    Sooty Box Collection and Volunteering Luke MacDonald

    What is it like being a Sooty Box Collection Volunteer. David Hogg speaks to RNIB’s Luke McDonald to learn more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

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  • Creator
    RNIB Connect Radio
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.6K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © RNIB
  • Show Website
    RNIB Connect

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