RNIB Connect
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 (mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk) . Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk (https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast) - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport (https://audioboom.com/channel/sport) - See sport differently. The Happy Hour (https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411) - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life (https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life) - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support (https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support) - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide (https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide) - Daily audio TV listings
Episodes
This week Matt talks about progress on the Accessible Health Information Standard, an ask for your feedback if you voted in the English elections on May 1st and some exciting news for RNIB Connect Radio.
If you, or someone you know, would like infor...
This week we have the multi-award winning musical ‘Chicago’ as the current UK tour visited the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham with description by Professional Audio Des...
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Theatre company F-bomb have a new theatre show dedicated to women who made the city, including a visually impaired saint.
Amelia learns more from writer and founder of Visually Impaired Creators Scotland (VICS)
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You can contact Veronica Wallace on either of the following phone numbers:
Landline:
01368830363
Personal Mobile:
07879870232
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Amelia spoke to Caroline who just completed the London marathon to raise money for RNIB about her experience…
Learn more about running for RNIB next year here - Run the London Marathon 2026 for RNIB | RNIB
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'VE Day 80: After the Darkness’ is a new Blind Veterans UK online exhibition featuring the extraordinary first-hand accounts from a number of Blind Veterans who were there on the day. Each story is also accompanied by a wonderful illustration by award-winning Artist and Illustrator Martin...
You can visit Bolton Newstalk's website and listen to their podcasts. The link to Bolton Newstalk's website is:
Bolton Newstalk
They can be contacted by email at the following email address:
newstalk@icloud.com
It is also possible to li...
For more information on the programme, including how to take part - visit the Goalball UK website - Female Futures Programme – Goalball UK and The FA Para Football joint initiative! - Goalball UK
For more information on Surfability UK, visit their website - Adapted and inclusive surfing experiences - Surfability UK CIC
Amelia is here to fill you in with the May Almanac.
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St Albans is the only Cathedral in the country to house two medieval pedestal shrines that belong to St Alban and St Amphibalus. The Cathedral dates back 1700 years and is...
This week Matt began by talking about the DCC (Disability Charity Consortium) meeting with the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) on how the DCC work with the DWP going forward covering topics like the review into employment, then to news about the RNIB Grimaldi Bu...
This week we have the brand new stage adaptation of Malorie Blackman OBE’s novel ’Pig Heart Boy’ as the touring production visited the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with ...
For more information, visit the Help to Save website - Get help with savings if you’re on a low income (Help to Save): How it works - GOV.UK
If you would like to learn more about VisionPK or contact them, you can do so in the following ways:
VisionPK’s Website:
Home - VisionPK
VisionPK’s Email Address:
info@visionpk.org.uk
Phone:
01738626969
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She recently received An Unlimited UK Partner Award 2025 commission with Imaginate and funding from Creative Scotland.
She told Amelia about her career and upcoming theatre project, PALS, A musical theatre piece for blind and partially blind children.
Learn more about Ellen on her website - Ellen Renton
Learn more about PALS on the...
He told Amelia about his most memorable experiences, how his role has changed, and why volunteering is so beneficial to him.
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