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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
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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RNIB volunteers attended an event by the Big Help Out and The Big Lunch, for their majesties the King and Queen and the President and First Lady of Germany.
Jonathan Abro represented the RNIB volunteers and told amelia about his experience.
Learn more about The Big Help out here - The Big Help Out | Returning in 2026 – Get Involved
Listen to Jonathan Abro's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break.
As we approach the end of 2025, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Alaina MacGregor, CEO of British Blind Sport, to look back at the year and ahead to 2026.
To find out more about the charity, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk
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Lord Chris Holmes has raised a question in the UK House Of Lords regarding the shocking employment gap faced by blind and partially sighted people.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Lord Holmes about the figures, the reasons for the worsening gap and what can be done to help more visually impaired people into employment.
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Are you an early-bird, a dipper or a last-minute panicker? Hywel Davies has been speaking to HMRC to find out about each of the “filing-styles” people are using for their Self Assessment tax return.
For more information on Self Assessment, visit the Gov.uk website - Self Assessment tax returns: Overview - GOV.UK
RNIB Scotland has a new project which aims to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people living in rural or isolated areas of Scotland. David Hogg spoke to Lorna Small from Brora.
David Clarke is the Chief Exec of the British Paralympic Association and he’s been talking with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about 2025 and what 2026 holds for the organisation.
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A major international golf tournament for golfers with a wide range of disabilities, including those who are blind or partially sighted, will be taking place in the USA, this summer.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Jim Gales from Phoenix Golf and Mark Arnold from American Blind Golf.
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A road experience training track for visually impaired people has opened in Stapleford, which is the first of it's kind in the UK. It features traffic lights, button-operated crossings, bus stops, kerbs, road and pavement markings and has tactile maps provided by RNIB.
Amelia spoke to Ryan Vaughan, Economic Development Officer from Broxtowe Borough Council, and Rebecca Morley, a Habilitation Specialist at Guide Dogs, who approached Bthe council about creating the space.
Learn more on the Broxtowe Borough Council website - Stapleford to host the UK’s first road experience training track for vision impaired people
Hair And Care are hosting a Christmas Prize Draw to raise funds that support their work with blind and low vision women.
Amelia speaks to Amie Douglas to hear about why they're running the draw and the prizes contestants can win.
Learn more on their website - Hair&Care | Self care Workshops for the Visually Impaired Community in Greater London
VICTA are giving blind and partially sighted young people the chance to try a number of different sports over the next few weeks. Hywel Davies has been finding out about some of the opportunities.
More information on each of the activities can be found on the VICTA website:
Free Junior Partially Sighted Football Taster Session - Manchester - VICTA
Lancashire Lions Sports Family Day - VICTA
Free Cycling Taster Day at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester - VICTA
Henshaws are running a 12 Days Of Giving Appeal to support for the Artmakers at the Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre in Knaresborough. The sessions support visually impaired and disabled adults to express themselves creatively.
Amelia learned more from Senior Philanthropy Manager Flora Simpson...
Learn more on their website - Craft Activities for Visually Impaired and Disabled Adults - Henshaws
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RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell has been talking to Chris Danielsen, from the National Federation of the Blind in the USA, about some of their highlights and challenges of 2025.
To get more info on their work, go to www.nfb.org
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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.
This week Matt talks about the charity’s annual report, sight loss charity meetings and farewell drinks as he approaches the end of his time as CEO.
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 also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.
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Look UK are heading to an accessible Panto this Saturday to get in the festive spirit.
Amelia spoke to Elin Williams about what they're looking forward to most.
Learn more about Look UK on their website - LOOK – Supporting Visually Impaired Young People to Thrive
David Hogg finds out about a new project from RNIB Cymru to raise accessibility standards and eye health awareness in Wales…
In this episode Hubert speaks to RNIB's Incoming CEO Simon Antrobus to get his thoughts on his first evening of festive music.
Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out.
In this podcast Hubert speaks to RNIB CEO Matt Stringer, to get his thoughts on the great event.
Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out.
Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out.In this episode, Hubert catches up with RNIB's Helen Smith, to get a preview of the event, and what we can expect, together with the importance of events like these.
Earlier this month, RNIB held their Evening of Festive Music event.
A celebration of our amazing supporters and the festive season, the event was held at Westminster Chapel with the acclaimed Get Gospel choir performing well-known festive favourites.
RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert was there and spoke to Rob Sears, one of the speakers who shared how RNIB helped to support him through his sight loss journey.
Want to experience the event and the music for yourself? Join us on RNIB Connect Radio for a special Evening of Festive Music show. Listen Tuesday 23rd December at 6 pm, or wind down with the beautiful festive choir on Christmas Eve at 11 pm.
Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out.
UK sight loss charity RNIB has just announced changes to its Personal Transcription Service.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to RNIB’s Chief Operations Officer Mari Jones for more details.
If you’d like more info, go to www.rnib.org.uk or call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999.
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