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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 Rad...
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S2 Ep1658: Sight Village Glasgow 2026 - Humanware Demo Braillenote Evolve
Amelia went to Glasgow Sight Village, the leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people. She spoke to Martin Roberts from Humanware about...
S2 Ep1657: Sight Village Glasgow 2026 - Optolec's Updated Magnifiers
Amelia went to Glasgow Sight Village, the leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people. She spoke to Paul Bartley from Optolec about how...
S2 Ep1656: Sight Village Glasgow 2026 - Look UK on Upcoming Projects
Amelia went to Glasgow Sight Village, the leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people. She spoke to Calum McCready Look UK team about th...
S2 Ep1655: Sight Village Glasgow 2026 - Sight Loss Councils Scotland Music Festival And Great Scottish Run
Amelia went to Glasgow Sight Village, the leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people. She spoke to Francesca Munoz from the Sight Loss...
S2 Ep1654: Get To Know RNIB's Energy Advice Service
For many people, balancing rising energy costs with keeping homes safe and warm, is becoming more and more of a challenge. RNIB’s ‘Energy Advice Servi...
S2 Ep1653: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax With HMRC
HMRC are making changes to the way that some people need to file income tax. Hywel Davies has been hearing more about the changes and what you need to...
S2 Ep1652: #Halffareunfair campaign for concession transport in Northern Ireland
Campaigners in Northern Ireland are aiming to expand concessionary transport for a wider range of blind and partially sighted people.
Amelia lea...
S2 Ep1651: The Story Behind The Gift
Barry Snell joins director Josh Feder to go behind the lens of RNIB’s latest legacy advert. They discuss his creative process, career, and the power o...
S2 Ep1650: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 14/03/2026
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...
S2 Ep1646: Seagull Trust Cruises Work With RNIB To Launch AD Trips
Fancy a relaxed boat-cruise on the Scottish canals?
Amelia spoke to Stuart Rennie from Segaull Trust cruises about their new audio-described tr...
S2 Ep1649: RNIB Helpline and Customer Care Team
Let’s find out more about RNIB’s Helpline and Customer Care Team as our David Hogg speaks with Kyle Ferrier.
Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio...
S2 Ep1649: VI Actor And Musician Heather Seymour On Career
Visually Impaired Actor Heather Seymour is on the BBC show ‘Can You Keep A Secret?’ and told Amelia about her career in acting and music, and shared t...
S2 Ep1645: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Top Hat 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...
S2 Ep1648: Talking Tandems Chairman David Ross
If you’re in or around the Fife area and want to get involved in a Tandem group then our David Hogg has got some information for you…
S2 Ep1647: Rob Sears Attending WrestleMania With Sight Loss
What’s it like attending a major wrestling event when you’re living with sight loss? David Hogg spoke to Rob Sears whose done just that…
S2 Ep1644: Share Your Experiences Of Visual Imagination
A study from Cardiff University is hoping to uncover more information on the potential links between sight loss and visual imagination. Hywel Davies h...
S2 Ep1275: Claire Sisk and Briony May Williams bake for the RNIB Out of Sight Campaign
For the RNIB Out of Sight campaign and the Life On Pause petition RNIB Ambassador, content creator and Radio Broadcaster Claire Sisk plus Celebrity Ch...
S2 Ep1643: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 07/03/2026
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...
S2 Ep1637: Film Review - Golden Spurtle
Looking for an uplifting watch? Amelia and Hubert are here with a warm and comforting recommendation.
You can watch The Golden Spurtle with AD...
S2 Ep1642: Meet The Caversham Visually Impaired Pedallers
If you know the difference between a pilot and a stoker then you might be just the person to join a growing cycling club in Berkshire. Hywel Davies ha...
S2 Ep1641: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson 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...
S2 Ep1639: Katie Piper On Supermarket Accessibility
How can the weekly shop be a better experience for blind and partially sighted people?
Amelia spoke to disability activist Katie Piper about Na...
S2 Ep1638: March 2026 Alamanc
March is here which means another monthly almanac from Amelia. Here are some celebrations and birdsongs to look forward to…
P.S. Don’t forget th...
S2 Ep1638: RNIB See Work Differently Placement - Ibiere's Experience
RNIB is creating opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to gain practical experience. Hywel Davies caught up with members of RNIB’s Poli...
S2 Ep1640: The Warm Homes Network - help to claim support and advice to reduce costs
The Warm Homes Network helps people claim the support they’re entitled to, make their homes more energy efficient, and access advice on benefits, hous...
S2 Ep1636: RNIB Bookshare - Robert Whan at Queen's University Belfast
Robert Kirkwood chats to Robert Whan of Queen's University Belfast about how they use RNIB Bookshare to support both students and academics with a wid...
S2 Ep1633: RNIB Connect Radio’s Tech Talk Show Hits A Major Milestone.
Tech Talk is one of RNIB Connect Radio’s most popular shows and podcasts.
As the team celebrate the milestone of their 200th show
Presente...
S2 Ep1635: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 28/02/2026
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...
S2 Ep1634: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Birmingham Royal Ballet: Don Quixote, 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...
S2 Ep1633: Sighted Guide Training At The Cornish Seal Sanctuary
If you’re looking for an accessible day out, Hywel Davies has news of one attraction in the Southwest that’s undertaken specialist training to welcome...
S2 Ep1632: Channel 4’s Accessible Coverage Of The 2026 Winter Paralympics.
Once again, Channel 4 is providing a wealth of Audio Described coverage of the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke...
S2 Ep1631: Audio Described Family Shows In Wales
Two new shows are making their way to venues in south Wales. Hywel Davies has been speaking to Audio Describer Michelle Perez ahead of the performance...
S2 Ep1629: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Descrip...
S2 Ep1630: Aly Prince Reflects On Ten year Milestone
2026 is a special year for RNIB Connect Radio presenter Aly Prince, it is the 10 year anniversary of his weekly music show, plus the 10th anniversary...
S2 Ep1628: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 21/02/2026
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...
S2 Ep1627: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Dance Consortium MÁM, 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...
S2 Ep1626: See Work Differently Work Placement helps Brian get his first steps on the career ladder…
We know how difficult it can be for blind and partially sighted people to get that first run on the career ladder or come back into work after a break...
S2 Ep1625: More Support for Blind and Partially Sighted People in Thurso
RNIB Scotland has a new project which aims to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people li...
S2 Ep1623: Sensory Centre Reaches Anniversary Milestone.
The Forth Valley Sensory Centre in Falkirk, provides a wide range of services for people with varying degrees of sensory loss.
The purpose built...
S2 Ep1622: Sight Loss Charity Publishes It’s Asks Ahead Of May 2026 Welsh Elections.
RNIB Cymru has published it’s Manifesto ahead of the forthcoming Welsh Elections, outlining how parties can help improve the lives of blind and partia...