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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 new Trustees for the RNIB board and audio described sport on tv.]= 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 H...

Hubert talks to RNIB's Dan Fisher after the concert to get his thoughts on a great event, the key takeaways, and the important part the Elizabeth Eagle Bott Memorial Fund plays in supporting blind and partially sighted musicians. 

Following the concert, Hubert managed to catch up with Jay Pocknell from Sound Without Sight, which has been made possible because of the Elizabeth Eagle Bott Memorial Fund. They discuss thoughts on the concert, and all about Sound Without Sight. 

In this episode Hubert finds out about how Gareth Churchill got into music, and also a bit about a new instrument Gareth was going to use for his performance. 

Before James Risden took to the stage to perform and help cohost the event, Hubert grabbed a chat with him to talk about his music journey. 

In this episode Hubert talks to Lloyd Coleman before he takes to the stage. They discuss his start to music, how the Elizabeth Eagle Bott Memorial Fund has helped him, his future plans, and what advice he'd share with future musicians. 

In this podcast, Hubert chats to Joanne before her performance about her artist journey, the impact the fund had on her career, and her future plans. 

The long awaited, interim report on welfare in the UK has been released. Allan Russell spoke to RNIB’s Roisin Jacklin for the organisation's response. 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.

In this podcast, Hubert talks to Zachary Smith before his performance on the night about his music journey, and how important the Elizabeth Eagle Bott Memorial Fund was to help him along the way. 

Before the concert got started, Hubert got to speak to some of the artists performing on the night. In this podcast he chats to Charlotte Hardwick. 

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, huge, exhibition, a decadent dance favourite and a show about that d...

There are 12 AD performances at this year's Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) across opera, theatre, dance and a theatrical concert. Amelia spoke to Access Manager Callum Madge to learn more about the highlights and access at the EIF. Learn more about the AD performances on the EIF website - Accessible performances | Edinburgh International Festival Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On...

The ‘Sight Village Central’ exhibition returned to Birmingham this week. Our ‘Tech Talk’ team were on hand to find out about some of the latest assistive technology on offer. The ‘WeWalk’ smart cane was at one of the stands, where Callum spoke to the developers.

The ‘Sight Village Central’ exhibition returned to Birmingham this week. Our ‘Tech Talk’ team were on hand to find out about some of the latest assistive technology on offer. Callum Stoneman spoke to the team at ‘Hable’ about a new, innovative, low-tech solution.

The ‘Sight Village Central’ exhibition returned to Birmingham this week. Our ‘Tech Talk’ team were on hand to find out about some of the latest assistive technology on offer. Callum Stoneman got the lowdown on some of the latest multi-line braille devices on the market.

The ‘Sight Village Central’ exhibition returned to Birmingham this week. Our ‘Tech Talk’ team were on hand to find out about some of the latest assistive technology on offer. Callum Stoneman spoke to Ravencourt Living at the event.

The ‘Sight Village Central’ exhibition returned to Birmingham this week. Our ‘Tech Talk’ team were on hand to find out about some of the latest assistive technology on offer. Callum Stoneman heard about the wide range of products on offer from Sight and Sound Technology.

The ‘Sight Village Central’ exhibition returned to Birmingham this week. Our ‘Tech Talk’ team were on hand to find out about some of the latest assistive technology on offer. Callum Stoneman caught up with the Team at Bristol Braille Technology. 

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 creating RNIB’s new Purpose and working with BT on an important change for everyone with a landline telephone. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RN...

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for another audio described theatre review. This week we have iconic characters, razor-sharp wit and killer songs as the current tour of Mean Girls The Musical visited the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with description...

This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s Buying Administrator, we are looking at the RealSAM Pocket A17 Lifetime Phone and the Ravencourt Living Talking Easy USB Music and Radio Player which have just been added to the RNIB online shop.  You will find out more about the RealSAM Pocket A17 Lifetime Phone, the Ravencourt Living Talking Easy USB M...

Join Jonathan in the high apline resort town of St. Moritz in Switzerland. Listen to Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm. 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. 

The Barbican Centre’s new immersive exhibition ‘in Other Worlds’ invites visitors to step into the future as Liam Young’s imaginary worlds take over various locations at the Barbican inviting us to imagine the future of humanity and the challenges and adventures to come.  This is the first major UK solo exhibition of the filmmaker and speculative architect Liam Young who operates in the spaces bet...

Based in Devon and fancy an adventure? Devon In Sight are hosting their own one-day version of the hit competition. Amelia spoke to Sarah Small, Head Office and Marketing Manager, and Keith Brokenshire, Access to Work – Access Assistant, to learn more. Learn more on the Devon in Sight website - Race Across Devon - Devon in Sight Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black backgro...

Summer is in full swing in this months Almanac, Amelia is here to share how July got it’s name and some of the birds you can listen out for this month. Learn more on the RSPB website -  The year in nature: July 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 Radi...