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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 Ep1791: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Frankie Goes to Bollywood, 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 Ep1787: Raising Awareness of the Importance of Emotional Support at the Point of Diagnosis with Professor Tariq Aslam
On Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the Thames Pavilion at the House of Commons Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea hosted an event that brought toget...
S2 Ep1788: Raising Awareness of the Importance of Emotional Support at the Point of Diagnosis with Amanda Hawkins
On Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the Thames Pavilion at the House of Commons Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea hosted an event that brought toget...
S2 Ep1789: Raising Awareness of the Importance of Emotional Support at the Point of Diagnosis with Professor Mhairi Thurston
On Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the Thames Pavilion at the House of Commons Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea hosted an event that brought toget...
S2 Ep1790: Raising Awareness of the Importance of Emotional Support at the Point of Diagnosis with Anna Tylor
On Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the Thames Pavilion at the House of Commons Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea hosted an event that brought toget...
S2 Ep1786: Raising Awareness of the Importance of Emotional Support at the Point of Diagnosis with Mohamed Elalfy
On Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the Thames Pavilion at the House of Commons Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea hosted an event that brought toget...
S2 Ep1781: Italy To Switzerland Train - Travelogue 53 With Jonathan Abro
Join Jonathan on a beautiful train ride through Italy, arriving into the snowy mountains of Switzerland.
Listen to Travelogues every Wednesday o...
S2 Ep1784: The Toniebox 2 Player Now Available in the RNIB Online Shop
This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s Buying Administrator W\we are looking at the Tonies ran...
S2 Ep1778: Extant - Accessible Showcase of Visually Impaired Artists, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 18 August 2026
Extant, the UK’s leading professional performing arts company of blind and visually impaired artists, will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe thi...
S2 Ep1777: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 13/06/2026
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 Ep1775: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Waitress, 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 Ep1776: Selina Mills on Singing with the Goldsmiths Choral Union as a Blind Person…
Have you ever thought of joining and singing in a choir as a blind or partially sighted person but wondered how accommodating the choir might be for y...
S2 Ep1780: Tenerife Hard Rock Cafe Part 2 - Travelogue 52 With Jonathan Abro
Return to Tenerife to soak in the sunshine and eat delicous food with Jonathan Abro.
Listen to Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break fr...
S2 Ep1774: National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up for Summer/Autumn 2026
Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partial...
S2 Ep1769: Vision Norfolk Gardening Group
Vision Norfolk's gardening group meets regularly to enjoy gardening and social activities in a supportive, accessible environment.
Amelia learne...
S2 Ep1773: Attending Music Festivals As A VI Person
What is like to go to a music festival as a visually impaired person? Amelia spoke to Lindsey Leitch about her experiences.
Image shows the RNIB...
S2 Ep1772: Volunteer to Welcome Visitors to the RNIB Talking Books Garden, RHS Sandringham Flower Show 22-26 July 2026
Your chance to help RNIB celebrate 90 year’s of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible gifts in wills have on the charity’s work too by joining RNIB at...
S2 Ep1771: Sight Village Central Preview
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywe...
S2 Ep1770: What is Diabetes Week 2026 all about?
June 8th to 14th is Diabetes Week.
Charities in this area will be using the week to encourage more people to get support for the condition, as w...
S2 Ep1768: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 06/06/2026
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 Ep1767: Sight Loss Council Cymru - Summer Meetings
This summer you’ve got the chance to make your voice heard in a series of meetings with Sight Loss Council Cymru. Hywel Davies has been finding out mo...
S2 Ep1764: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Money for Nothing and Untitled, 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 Ep1779: Tenerife Hard Rock Cafe Part 1 - Travelogue 51 With Jonathan Abro
Join Jonathan in the sunshine of tenerife at the music-loving Hard Rock Cafe.
Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Brea...
S2 Ep1763: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description.
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 Ep1766: Father’s Day Accessible Cards and Present Ideas Now Available in the RNIB Online Shop
Are you looking for some accessible Father’s Day cards or present ideas for a blind or partially sighted Dad?
Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s buying...
S2 Ep1765: June 2026 Almanac
How do people around the world celebrate the summer solstice? What does the nightjar sound like?
Amelia is back with the monthly almanac.
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S2 Ep1763: Accessible Tennis Coverage For Wimbledon Championships
There’s a new way to enjoy tennis at this year’s Wimbledon Championships, Hywel Davies has been finding out more about ‘Action Audio’.
For more...
S2 Ep1762: Can UK Government’s Access To Work Scheme Be Fixed?
For people with disabilities, the UK Government’s Access To Work scheme is a vital support for getting into, and staying in, work.
Unfortunately...
S2 Ep1761: Jake Heart Runs the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Team RNIB
If you have ever thought about taking on a running challenge event to support the RNIB but thought the London Marathon might be just a few miles too f...
S2 Ep1759: NIGO: From Japan with Love, Design Museum - Audio Described Tour, Friday 5 June 2026 from 10.30am
From the back streets of Harajuku, Tokyo, to the global stage, the exhibition ‘NIGO: From Japan with Love’ at the Design Museum in London is the firs...
S2 Ep1760: RNIB Campaigns Monthly Update - Self-Driving Taxis and PIP
For this month’s RNIB Campaigns update RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Ross Meegan, RNIB’s Assistant Campaigns Officer to find out more...
S2 Ep1758: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Operation Mincemeat, 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 Ep1757: Catch Up With World's Strongest Disabled Man Evan Schwerbrock
Blind Sports Professional Evan Scwerbrock currently holds the title of world’s strongest disabled man.
He tells Amelia about his preparation for...
S2 Ep1751: A Cultural Journey of the Churchill War Rooms for Blind and Partially Sighted People
Hidden beneath the streets of Westminster lies The Churchill War Rooms, the secret headquarters where the course of the Second World War was determine...
S2 Ep1756: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 23/05/2026
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.
S2 Ep1755: Sensed, Not Seen: Accessible Sensory Garden Experience
Rebecca Williams is an amateur gardener from Essex, who created a beautiful multisensory garden design which will be featured at the upcoming BBC Gard...
S2 Ep1752: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - WNO The Flying Dutchman, 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 Ep1754: See Work Differently Work Placement Helps Aminah Get the First Steps on Her 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 Ep1753: Bolton Futsal Look Ahead To The EE Disability FA Cup Final
The teams are gearing up for this year’s EE Disability FA Cup Finals which take place in June. Hywel Davies has been catching up with Bolton Futsal ah...
S2 Ep1750: What Is Sensory Play? Play Guides For Children With A Vision Impairment
What is sensory play and why is it so beneficial for children with a vision impairment?
Amelia spoke to Tom Norton from the RNIB Education and...