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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 Ep1532: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 13/12/2025
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 l...
S2 Ep1531: Look UK Celebrate With Accessible Panto
Look UK are heading to an accessible Panto this Saturday to get in the festive spirit.
Amelia spoke to Elin Williams about...
S2 Ep1530: See Cymru Differently
David Hogg finds out about a new project from RNIB Cymru to raise accessibility standards and eye health awareness in Wales…
S2 Ep1529: RNIB's Incoming CEO Simon Antrobus Shares His Thoughts On The Evening Of Festive Music
In this episode Hubert speaks to RNIB's Incoming CEO Simon Antrobus to get his thoughts on his first evening of festive music.
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S2 Ep1528: RNIB's Matt Stringer Reflects On The Evening Of Festive Music
In this podcast Hubert speaks to RNIB CEO Matt Stringer, to get his thoughts on the great event.
Image shows Get Gospel choir performing...
S2 Ep1527: Helen Smith From RNIB Previews The 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 Christm...
S2 Ep1526: RNIB’s Evening Of Festive Music 2025 – Rob Sears
Earlier this month, RNIB held their Evening of Festive Music event.
A celebration of our amazing supporters and the festive...
S2 Ep1525: Important News About Sight Loss Charity’s Transcription Service
UK sight loss charity RNIB has just announced changes to its Personal Transcription Service.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Rus...
S2 Ep1524: Dumfries and Galloway Sight Loss Council
Let’s find about a new Sight Loss Council that’s launched in Scotland. David Hogg finds out more….
S2 Ep1523: Macular Society December Update
David Hogg catches up with Macular Society’s Colin Daniels to look back on the year for the sight loss charity and looks forward to what’s to come in...
S2 Ep1522: Award-Winning Chesire Sight Loss Information Line From Vision Support.
The Sight Loss Information Line is a National Lottery funded project in partnership with Vision Support, Cheshire West & Chester Council, East Cheshir...
S2 Ep1521: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 06/12/2025
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 l...
S2 Ep1519: Important News For All UK Landline Telephone Customers
The UK’s analogue landline telephone system will be switched off and replaced by a digital network, that’s fit for the future.
S2 Ep1520: Film Review: Frankenstein 2025
Our horror film fans are back with the gothic tale of Frankenstein, written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro.
Amelia Hilt...
S2 Ep1518: We Assist Service From WeWalk Available For Beta Testing
Some exciting assistive technology news!
Hubert speaks to Jean Marc from WeWALK, all about the We Assist service which has...
S2 Ep1517: Audio Described Festive Fun In South Wales
Let’s look ahead to some festive theatre shows coming up in south Wales this month. Hywel Davies has been catching up with audio describer Michelle Pe...
S2 Ep1515: Signs And Management Of Myopia In Children
What is myopia and why are more children experiencing it?
Amelia speaks to eye care specialist, Professor Annegret Dahlman...
S2 Ep1516: Lord Provost Visits RNIB Scotland's HQ
Edinburgh's Lord Provost paid a visit to RNIB Scotland's refurbished office,
RNIB's Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to him to get his...
S2 Ep1513: Changes to Motability and Inaccurate Press Reporting
Inaccurate press reporting, social media backlashes against disabled people and the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget have all compounded concerns from th...
S2 Ep1514: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 29/11/2025
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 l...
S2 Ep1512: Some Festive Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description.
With a look at some festive, audio described, shows, here’s Allan Russell with Anne Hornsby…
S2 Ep1511: More Help For Blind And Partially Sighted People In Orkney
RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted p...
S2 Ep1510: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 27/11/2025.
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on.
S2 Ep1509: Cooking And Communication Tools In The RNIB Shop
How can tech help with you festive preparations?
Amelia spoke to Claire Maxwell from the RNIB Shop to learn about tools to...
S2 Ep1508: Join The Blind and VI Football Festival In London
Celebrate ‘International Day of Persons With Disabilities’ with Bloomsbury Football Foundation as they prepare to host a very special day of football...
S2 Ep1507: Seasonal Sale At The RNIB Shop
It's the season for festivities, and also a good Christmas sale. In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are avai...
S2 Ep1506: 'Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future' - Reaction From The 'Tech Talk' Team
The ‘Tech Talk’ team reflect on the recent BBC documentary ‘Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future’. Asking what impact technology like artificial i...
S2 Ep1505: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 22/11/2025
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 l...
S2 Ep1504: UK Charity Responds To Latest Covid-19 Inquiry Report
Sight loss charity RNIB has been responding to the latest Covid-19 report, which highlights failings that negatively impacted blind and partially sigh...
S2 Ep1502: Making And Creating - Roundtable
How can you share your experiences of sight loss in art? How can making help your wellbeing? What are some accessible methods?
S2 Ep1503: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Moulin Rouge, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Robert Kirkwood is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Nor...
S2 Ep1501: Soundplay Experience - Sub-Bass Soft Space
How can technology, music, vibration and visuals make inclusive and multisensory play?
Amelia visited Soundplay projects in...
S2 Ep1500: Soundplay Experience - Back To Back
How can technology, music, vibration and visuals make inclusive and multisensory play?
Amelia visited Soundplay projects in...
S2 Ep1499: Soundplay Experience - Sine Wave
How can technology, music, vibration and visuals make inclusive and multisensory play?
Amelia visited Soundplay projects in...
S2 Ep1498: Soundplay Experience - Ambient Arcade
How can technology, music, vibration and visuals make inclusive and multisensory play?
Amelia visited Soundplay projects i...
S2 Ep1497: Soundplay Multi-Sensory Musical Experiences
Soundplay bring music, visuals, tactile materials and technology together in their inclusive experiences to encourage a sense of play.
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S2 Ep1496: Moor Vision on Award-Winning Children And Young People's Exhibition
MoorVision and Optolec hosted a Children and Young People's Vision Zone Exhibition in Plymouth last year.
They won the 202...
S2 Ep1495: MySight York On Award-Winning Community Connect Project
The MySight York Community Connect project is working to reshape York into a sight loss friendly city.
They won the Accele...
S2 Ep1494: Devon In Sight On Award-Winning Counselling Service
Devon In Sight's Children and Young People’s Counselling Service won the Customer Excellence Award sponsored by Guide Dogs at the 2025 Visionary Award...
S2 Ep1493: RNIB's Matt Stringer Shares His Thoughts On The Parliamentary Reception
At the end of the Parliamentary Reception, Hubert spoke to RNIB's CEO Matt Stringer to get his closing thoughts on the success of the event.