RNIB Conversations

RNIB Conversations

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

Episodes

October 16, 2025 7 mins
How can you explore making new types of art as your sight changes?

Amelia spoke to artist Alan Mcintyre about what art means to him and having his work in the Edinburgh central library.

You can visit the 'Touch Woods' Exhibition from the Hillside Art Group at Edinburgh Central Library until 31st October.
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As we are pretty much into autumn now and with many people being asked to attend for winter vaccinations for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about flu and other regular vaccinations.

Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the difference between flu and the common cold and what your local Pharmacist would recommend for someone with flu sympt...
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If you are based in London, and want to find out about various products and services available to blind and partially sighted people, there's an event taking place which may be of interest. Hubert finds out more in this podcast. 
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This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Maureen, who talks about her retired guide dog Polly, who has very much changed her life. They also talk about Maureen's thoughts on getting another dog in the future. 
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Hubert welcomes James O'Driscoll back to Guide Dog Blogs this week, as he finds out how his training, and the first few weeks with his new guide dog have been. We also find out a funny habit, and a very interesting talent of his new friend. 
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September 29, 2025 5 mins
Following on from the recent check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick where we talked about vitamin D, we thought it would be good to talk further about other supplements this time.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about other supplements that might help us with Elizabeth explaining about the benefits of omega 3 and some other supplements that might be particularly good for the...
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Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.

Audio described shows and events included:

Starlight Express - Fri 3 October, 7.30pm, touch ...
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In this podcast, Hubert chats to Lauren Bateman, about how her guide dog Grace, changed her life, and finds out about her unique personality. 

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If you fancy something creepy and a little bit kooky, season two of Tim Burton's Wednesday series is fully out on Netflix and available with audio description.

Let's find out what Emmy thought as she caught up with the last half of the show.

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Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.

Audio described shows and events included:

Every Brilliant Thing - Saturday 20 September, 7....
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September 16, 2025 7 mins
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Blind pianist Sir George Shearing was a prominent feature of the UK’s jazz scene for decades. Now a project, led by Shearing’s nephew, is sharing his music with a new generation. 'The Jazz Club's' Jake Hart caught up with Carl Gorham of 'Shear Brass'.

For more information on the 'Shear Brass' project, visit the website - Shear Brass - Honoring the Legacy of Jazz Musician Sir George Shearing
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You may have heard about the Pharmacy First or Pharmacy First Plus services when contacting your local GP or calling your local pharmacy and wondering what they might be all about and the range of services they are able to offer you.  

Well for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we will find out more about both the Pharmacy First and Pharmacy First Plus services. 

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 If you love audio books and live in the Newquay area, you might want to check out this new audio book club.

Set up by iSightCornwall member and trustee Beatrix Love, and with the support of the RNIB Library, the club will connect blind and partially sighted people with a passion for a good story.

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Jay ‘Cruz’ Semple has reached incredible hights in Taekwondo despite living with a debilitating eye condition.
 
He has been sharing his story with RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell.
 
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September 3, 2025 8 mins
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