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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.


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  • S2 · E1890
    August 25 · 15 min

    S2 Ep1890: Diabetes and Sight Loss

    With recent news that a new weekly type 2 diabetes jab if approved could replace daily injections for people living with the condition, RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Dr Louise Gow, RNIB Head of Optometry, Low Vision and Eye Care Support along with Berni Warren who is visually impaired and has Type 1 diabetes to find out more about the connections between diabetes and sight loss as well as what life might be like living with the condition on a day-to-day bases as a blind or partially sighted person. Louise talks about the different diabetes related eye conditions and how they can affect someones vision plus her thoughts on these new weekly injections and how easy it might all be to administer the injections as a blind or partially sighted person. Berni talks about her life as a visually impaired person and how she copes with being a Type 1 diabetic, how accessible everything is around monitoring her condition and how she is able to live a full life as a visually impaired person as a diabetic too. To find out more about diabetes related eye conditions do click onto the following link to the RNIB website or call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 for information and advice too - https://www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/eye-conditions-az/diabetes-related-eye-conditions/

  • S2 · E1889
    August 25 · 8 min

    S2 Ep1889: Synapptic Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses 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 coordinator We have fantastic news that the Synapptic Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are now available with help, training and support too The package of training and support is also available for visually impaired people if they need help with their Meta glasses even if they have not purchased them through the RNIB online shop. Charlee also talks about the new range of Eye Shades that have just been added to the shop too. to find out more about the Synapptic Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, the package of help, training and support plus the new Eye Shades along with many other great products do visit - https://shop.rnib.org.uk/connect

  • S2 · E1887
    August 25 · 7 min

    S2 Ep1887: More great Northern Ballet productions audio described this autumn and into 2027

    We have highlights of some great Northern Ballet productions with audio described performances this autumn and into 2027 as RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey catches up with Northern Ballet’s Artistic Associate and Audio Describer Pippa Moore MBE. Northern Ballet productions highlighted included - Last chance to catch Gentleman Jack with audio described performances at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford, Saturday 5 September, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm and at Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Friday 2 April 2027, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.45pm, Michael Pink’s production of Cinderella for Milwaukee Ballet is brought to life at a number of venues this autumn and up to Christmas by Northern Ballet with described performances and touch tours at Nottingham Theatre Royal, Newcastle Theatre Royal, Norwich Theatre Royal and Leeds Grand Theatre, and Northern Ballet’s production of Wuthering Heights will be touring through spring and into early summer 2027 with audio described performances and touch tours. To find out more about the audio described performances of Gentleman Jack, Cinderella and Wuthering Heights plus many more do visit the access pages of the Northern Ballet website - https://northernballet.com/accessibility

  • S2 · E1888
    August 24 · 4 min

    S2 Ep1888: Taverna Miresia - Mario, Bella, Anastasia AD Caroline Jaquet

    Let’s find out about another audio described performances at the Edinburgh International festival. David Hogg has been speaking to Audio Describer Caroline Jacquet… 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.

  • S2 · E1886
    August 21 · 8 min

    S2 Ep1886: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 22/08/2026

    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 loss charity. This week Simon talks about Metro Bank, Specsavers and some good news from Loganair. 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

  • S2 · E1885
    August 21 · 10 min

    S2 Ep1885: RNIB Northern Ireland’s Monthly Campaigns Update 21/08/2026.

    Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by Paula Beattie, from RNIB Northern Ireland’s campaigns team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include prep for next year’s elections and an important part in the future of neighbourhood health care. If you’d like to find out more, or get involved in campaigning, email campaignsni@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

  • S2 · E1883
    August 20 · 8 min

    S2 Ep1883: Experiencing the RNIB Scotland Sighted Guide Service at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

    With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in full swing at the moment RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with RNIB Scotland Volunteer Sighted Guide Jessica and visually impaired festival goer Bilal to find out how the sighted guiding service has been working for them both as Jessica has helped Bilal get to see a couple of great shows during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026. More details about the sighted guide service and how to apply for a guide for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 can be found by visiting - https://www.edfringe.com/experience/accessibility/sighted-guide-service/ 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.

  • S2 · E1882
    August 19 · 12 min

    S2 Ep1882: VocalEyes Describing Heritage: Co-creating Access - Update

    The VocalEyes Describing Heritage: Co-creating Access Project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund with the input of blind and partially sighted people from a number of Thomas Pocklington Trust Sight Loss Councils explores, through the co-creation of audio description in 10 heritage hubs across the country, ways of improving access to museums, galleries and heritage sites for visually impaired people. Now that all of the 10 museum hubs have received their two-day training workshops Lindsay Bywood, VocalEyes Describing Heritage Project manager gives RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey an update on the progress of the project, how those workshops went for the museum staff and visually impaired people along with a look forward to the creation of the recorded audio descriptions. To find out more about the Describing Heritage project and more on audio description of the arts do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk 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.

  • S2 · E1880
    August 18 · 15 min

    S2 Ep1880: Double Audio-Described Exhibition Tour at the Collective Gallery, Edinburgh

    The Collective Gallery in Edinburgh is running a free audio described tour on Sunday 30 August from 2pm of both ‘Afterlife’ by Katie Paterson and ‘There Is No Beginning, As There Is No End’ by Richard Maguire lead by Artist Juliana Capes. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Juliana and Claire Craig, Collective Gallery’s Programme Manager and Curator, to find out more about both Artist’s and how their work will be brought to life for blind and partially sighted people through the audio-described tour. To find out more about the Collective Gallery and book your place on the audio-described exhibition tour on Sunday 30 August at 2pm do visit - https://www.collective-edinburgh.art/event/audio-described-tour-afterlife/ 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.

  • S2 · E1879
    August 17 · 22 min

    S2 Ep1879: Charity’s Chief Operations Officer Talks About Building A Successful Career.

    Despite her sight loss condition, Debbie Miller has climbed the career ladder from online sales, through customer service leadership positions and is now the Chief Operations Officer for the UK sight loss charity RNIB. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Debbie to learn more about her career ladder, coming to terms with a sight loss condition and what advice she has for blind and partially sighted people, when it comes to succeeding in employment. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

  • S2 · E1879
    August 17 · 12 min

    S2 Ep1879: 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 Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month they’re looking at a couple of outdoor festivals, a thought provoking play in Keswick and art at the Lowry. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

  • S2 · E1877
    August 15 · 10 min

    S2 Ep1877: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 15/08/2026

    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 loss charity. This week Simon talks about two positive NHS stories, importance of eye checks, and free sighted guides for the Edinburgh Festival. 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 Headshot photograph of Simon Antrobus smiling for the camera. He is a white man with neat, short brown hair, dressed in a white shirt and charcoal suit jacket.

  • S2 · E1878
    August 14 · 12 min

    S2 Ep1878: DARK Disability In Horror Film Club

    Are you a film fan and looking for a place to chat ideas? Amelia spoke to Disability Action Research Kollective (DARK) founder Richard Amm and horror film club programmer and host Aaliyah Bates about disability representation in horror. To join the club email darkhorrorfilm@gmail.com Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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.

  • S2 · E1878
    August 14 · 6 min

    S2 Ep1878: Ihsane Audio Described at the Edinburgh International Festival

    Ihsane is one of several audio described shows at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. David Hogg speaks with audio describer Emma-Jane McHenry to find out 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.

  • S2 · E1877
    August 14 · 8 min

    S2 Ep1877: Scottish Racing Circuit Offers Driving For All Opportunities.

    The Knockhill Racing Circuit in Scotland, is an all year round attraction with events taking place almost everyday. Did you know that you can get out on the track, even if you have accessibility requirements? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell went along to find out what’s on offer… If you’d like more info, go to www.knockhill.com You can also call 01383723337 #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

  • S2 · E1876
    August 13 · 5 min

    S2 Ep1876: DARK Seek Volunteer Writers For Blind and Deafblind History Zine

    The Disability Action Research Kollective (DARK) is a multidisciplinary group of disabled researchers who write short, free, accessible publications aimed at the general public. They're seeking volunteer writers for their deafblind history zine, Amelia spoke to founder Richard Amm to learn more... Contact richardamm@gmail.com to share your submission Learn more about DARK via their linktree - DARK Official: Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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.

  • S2 · E1875
    August 12 · 10 min

    S2 Ep1875: Race Across Devon Competition Winners

    Devon In Sight hosted their very own version of 'Race Across The World' with a visually impaired person in each team. Amelia spoke to some of the organisers and competitors to learn about the highlights, hijinks and cream-tea challenges. She's joined by Mandy Darling and Keith Brokenshire from the Devon In Sight along with Geoff from the winning team 'Eyeconic', and Beatrix and Jahred from highest fundraising team 'The Sightseers'. Learn more on the Devon In Sight website - Devon in Sight - Sight Support Services in Devon

  • S2 · E1874
    August 11 · 3 min

    S2 Ep1874: 2027 Large Print and Braille Stationery Available in the RNIB Online Shop

    This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s Buying Coordinator, we have the launch of the 2027 large print and Braille stationery which includes; diaries, calendars and note binders plus news that the LED light and fan that we highlighted last time is now back in stock after a bit of a rush on the product. To find out more about the 2027 large print and Braille stationery, more stock of the LED light and fan plus many other products do visit - https://shop.rnib.org.uk/ 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.

  • S2 · E1684
    August 10 · 8 min

    S2 Ep1684: Dan Daw's EXXY AD Performance at Edinburgh International Festival

    Edinburgh International Festival is on at the moment, bringing best artists from opera, music, theatre and dance to the city. And today we’re looking at an upcoming audio described performance of EXXY, Dan Daw’s dance-theatre work exploring the artist’s relationship with Imposter Syndrome and Working Classness through the lens of his disability. Let’s learn more about the show and how to catch it as we’re joined by audio describer Christopher McKiddie. More about the show: EXXY | Edinburgh International Festival Image shows a still from the performance. Dan moves on stage as a figure of a girl sitting on the floor behind him watches. He's tall, ginger with short hair and a beard and is wearing a charcoal leather kilt and a sleeveless turtleneck. His arms are covered in tattoos and outstretched at his sides. (Copyright: Hugo Glendining)

  • S2 · E1873
    August 10 · 6 min

    S2 Ep1873: Clown Show AD at Edinburgh International Festival

    Clown Show is one of several audio described shows at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Part-clown, part-magician, Geoff Sobelle is joined by an army of clowns holding it together as best they can, performing the original score on questionable instruments. David Hogg speaks with audio describer Amanda Drollinger to find out more. For more information about the Audio Described performance of Clown Show on Sunday 30 August head to https://www.eif.co.uk/events/clown-show Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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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