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RNIB Connect Radio

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. Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Dear England AD Theatre Review

    2 DAYS AGO

    Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Dear England 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 gripping examination of nation and the beautiful game, football as the current tour of the National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit ‘Dear England’ visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describer Caroline Burn.  About ‘Dear England’ The National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit ‘Dear England is on a highly anticipated tour. It’s time to change the game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. The England men’s team has the worst track record for penalties in the world, and manager Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take team and country back to the promised land. Football and non-football fans alike will be brought to their feet in this joyous, five-star ‘new stage epic’ (Telegraph).  From multi award-winning writer James Graham (Sherwood, BBC) and director Rupert Goold (Patriots, Cold War), Dear England tells the inspiring, at times heart-breaking, and ultimately uplifting story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager. David Sturzaker (Doctors, BBC) plays former England manager Gareth Southgate in this gripping examination of nation and game. He is joined by stage and screen actress Samantha Womack (Eastenders, BBC; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) as team psychologist Pippa Grange. For more about the current tour of ‘Dear England’ do visit - https://dearenglandonstage.com (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

    5 min
  2. UK Charity’s Response To Latest Covid Inquiry Publication

    2 DAYS AGO

    UK Charity’s Response To Latest Covid Inquiry Publication

    UK sight loss charity has responded to the latest Covid Inquiry publication, Module 3. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sophie Dudgeon, from the charity, to get their take on the publication. If you’d like to read more about the response, go to www.rnib.org.uk or look at our video at www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/covid-19-inquiry/#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.

    7 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    RNIB Welfare Benefits And Tax Team

    Did you know RNIB offer advice and support on benefits and taxes for blind and partially sighted people? Amelia spoke to Alan Atherton from the RNIB Welfare benefits and tax team to learn more. Learn more on the RNIB website - Money and benefits for people with sight loss | RNIB 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.

    11 min
  4. Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 20/03/2027

    3 DAYS AGO

    Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 20/03/2027

    Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Simon talks about volunteering and fundraising. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image shows Simon smiling for the camera. He is a white man with neat, short fair hair, dressed in a white shirt and charcoal suit jacket.

    8 min

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    RNIB Scotland Swap With Me Project Milestone - Lothian Buses

    RNIB Scotland recently marked a milestone with it’s Swap With Me public transport project. Allan Russell was there and spoke with representatives from Lothian Buses.  Image shows a large group of people posing outside in front of a Lothian Bus. It's a mixture of men and women of all ages, with a couple guide dogs mixed in. It's an overcast but nice day in Edinburgh and everyone is smiling.

    9 min

  6. 3 DAYS AGO

    RNIB Scotland Swap With Me Project Milestone - McGill's Buses

    RNIB Scotland recently marked a milestone with it’s Swap With Me public transport project. Allan Russell was there and spoke with Shaun and Stevie from McGill's Buses. Image shows bus drivers from McGill's Buses and Lothian Buses laughing and posing for a photo with RNIB Scotland's Campaigns Officer Eileen.

    7 min

  7. 3 DAYS AGO

    RNIB Scotland Swap With Me Project Milestone - Edinburgh Trams

    RNIB Scotland recently marked a milestone with it’s Swap With Me public transport project. Allan Russell was there and spoke with Katie and Nick from Edinburgh Trams.   Image shows a cake in the shape of a bus. It's white and pink with a "Swap With Me" poster on the side and number 100 on the front with a yellow "RNIB" license plate.

    6 min

  8. 3 DAYS AGO

    RNIB Scotland Swap With Me Project Milestone - Eileen Clarkson

    RNIB Scotland recently marked a milestone with it’s Swap With Me public transport project. Allan Russell has been hearing about the hugely successful events from RNIB Scotland's Campaign Officer Eileen Clarkson.  Image shows Eileen (on the right) joined with two RNIB Scotland volunteers for cake cutting. The cake is shaped like a white and pink bus.

    7 min
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About

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

Information

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

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