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An upcoming football talent day in London is hoping to find the next generation of England players. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. To sign up for the event, visit the Bloomsbury Football website -  Bloomsbury X Para Football England Talent Day - Bloomsbury Football

Join Jonathan Abro as he crosses from Albania into Montenegro and makes some suprise friends. Listen to Jonathan's 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 f...

An update on 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, will explore through the co-creation of audio description in 10 heritage hubs across the country, ways of improving access to museums, galleries and heritage si...

RNIB hosted a sector roundtable last week with Schools Minister Georgia Gould MP where blind and partially sighted people got the chance to highlight issues in terms of support for special educational needs.  Following the event, Hubert spoke to Lucy Merritt from Thomas Pocklington Trust to find out more about a framework which is in place to help provide an understanding of support for children a...

RNIB hosted a sector roundtable last week with Schools Minister Georgia Gould MP where blind and partially sighted people got the chance to highlight issues in terms of support for special educational needs.  Our Hubert attended the event at RNIB's Grimaldi Building and spoke to some of the young people who provided their lived experience of education support with sight loss. Image shows the RNIB...

RNIB hosted a sector roundtable last week with Schools Minister Georgia Gould OBE MP where blind and partially sighted people got the chance to highlight issues in terms of support for special educational needs.  Following the event, Hubert managed to catch up with the Schools Minister. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and...

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 Marion Bauer form the Scottish Borders

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 the first of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025. This week we have Tom Wells’ magical new adaptation of Roald Dahl’s powerful and darkly funny story ‘the BFG’ (Big Friendly Giant) at the RSC (Roy...

The Scottish Budget was announced recently but what does it all mean for eye care in Scotland? Our Allan Russell  headed to Edinburgh to learn more.

RNIB Scotland is back with their popular accessible explorations of Glasgow museums.  Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Community Coordinator, Conor Joseph, about their plans for this year and their upcoming visit to Riverside Museum. To find out more, email: Conor. Joseph@rnib.org.uk Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and unde...

Sight loss charity RNIB, has published the final part of a three stage report on independent travel for blind and partially sighted people. Allan Russell spoke to Ross Megan and Erik Mathies, from the charity’s Campaigns Team to hear about the latest publication on train travel. Find the report here: https://bit.ly/RNIBPlatformForChange Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white backgroun...

Visually Impaired comedian Jake Donaldson has a new show about nostalgia, sight loss and his boyhood dream of joining the band Weezer. Amelia learned more about the show ahead of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Book Tickets for the Glasgow International COmedy Festival date at 9 pm on Friday 13th March here -  Jake Donaldson: The Fifth Weezer - Glasgow International Comedy Festival Lear...

Let’s talk photography, our David Hogg catches up with VI photographer William Hickie

Let’s talk gaming and how you can get involved in accessible gaming with other blind and partially sighted people. David Hogg has more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

Simon Antrobus is the new Chief Executive of UK sight loss charity, RNIB. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell sat down with Simon to learn more about his career, so far, his thoughts on the charity’s direction and how he switches off from the day job. Image shows Simon smiling for the camera. He is a white man with neat, short fair hair, dressed in a white shirt and charcoal suit jacket.

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 a look back over some great theatre shows he saw in 2025 with audio description as well as some highlights of productions that Vidar is looking forward to seeing in 2026. Don’t forget to catch Vidar’s regular audi...

Join Jonathan as he continues exploring the Balkans by bus, stopping at the modern city of Shkodër. He learns more about the community came together after a dark period of history. Listen to Jonathan's 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...

The Motability Foundation and UK sight loss charity RNIB, are collaborating on several research projects to improve the independent mobility of blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to John Worsfold, RNIB, and Nicola Gampell, Motability Foundation, to learn more about the work and it’s goals. If you’d like to learn more about the research, go to www.rnib.org....

NaviLens has arrived at some bus stops in the West Lothian area. David Hogg finds out more..

How can you reconnect with the people you care about?  VI Counsellor Sally Clay spoke to Amelia about reasons distance can happen and ways you can come back together. Listen to Good Company on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7pm and 1st Sunday of each month at 8pm. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold...

A free service from the charity ‘Sight Loss Shropshire’ is matching blind and partially sighted people with accessible technology. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.

Inclusive Farm offers opportunities for people with disability and difference to gain skills in Agriculture. Amelia spoke to blind farmer and CEO, Mike Duxbury, for an update on their Aberdeenshire farm and their plans for 2026. Learn more on the Inclusive Farm website - Inclusive Farm | Cultivating Ideas for Growth Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in b...

Army veteran Clive Jones has recently become an MBE. He shares his story with David Hogg and what it was like to receive the honour. 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. 

Join Jonathan as he continues exploring the Balkans by bus, taking a chaotic journey to the 'city of windows' and exploring impactful museums. Listen to Jonathan's 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: ‘...

The government has announced a new NHS online hospital service is being launched in England next year. It will focus on nine health conditions, including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Amelia spoke to RNIB Head of Policy, Mike Wordingham, to learn about what this means for blind and partially sighted people in England. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white...