RNIB Connect Radio

30/11/2025

Let's round up what's coming up in accessible arts with Jess Beal from VocalEyes - describing the arts!

And this week, we have a family friendly musical about everyone's favourite hero, a thrilling retelling of a Harper Lee classic, and a round up of upcoming pantos!

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew 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...

29/11/2025

Let's chat biggest stories from this week with RNIB CEO, Matt Stringer.

This week Matt talks about a meeting at Moorfields Eye Hospital, more audio description talks at the BBC and a look at the recent UK Autumn Budget.

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 loss charity.

28/11/2025

Inaccurate press coverage, online backlash against disabled people, and the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget have left many worried about how the public views the Motability scheme.
David Hogg spoke with Allan Russell about the concerns and Motability’s response.

https://audioboom.com/posts/8812407-changes-to-motability-and-inaccurate-press-reporting

28/11/2025

In a Read On recorded in Scotland's Book Town, we chat to author Annaliese Avery about her new series, The Wycherleys, storyteller Renita Boyle has some Wild Words and listener Charlotte Bennie, and her guide dog Christie, tell us what the Wigtown Book Festival is like for accessibility.

Plus as always, we find some new books in the RNIB Library.

In the final show this year recorded in Scotland's Book Town, we chat to author Annaliese Avery about her new series, The Wycherleys, storyteller Renita Boyle has some Wild Words and listener Charlotte Bennie, and her guide dog Christie, tell us what the Wigtown Book Festival ...

28/11/2025

Sarah Richings lives in Orkney and shared how challenging it can be to access support, advice, and community in rural areas and how RNIB Scotland's Getting Back Out There project could make a real difference.

RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people in rural and isolated areas.

28/11/2025

Anne Horsby from Mind's Eye Description talks to Allan Russell about some upcoming audio described theatre

With a look at some festive, audio described, shows, here’s Allan Russell with Anne Hornsby…

27/11/2025

How can tech help with you festive preparations? Amelia spoke to Claire Maxwell from the RNIB Shop to learn about tools to help with cooking and catching up with loved ones.

How can tech help with you festive preparations?

27/11/2025

Each month, Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the projects they’re working on.

This month’s topics include RNIB’s response to the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget and a look back at a recent Parliamentary event.

If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email [email protected]

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.

26/11/2025

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 available as part of their seasonal shop sale.

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 available as part of the seasonal shop sale.

26/11/2025

⚽ Celebrate ‘International Day of Persons With Disabilities’ with Bloomsbury Football Foundation as they prepare to host a very special day of football fun in London.

Hywel Davies has been finding out more.

Celebrate ‘International Day of Persons With Disabilities’ with Bloomsbury Football Foundation as they prepare to host a very special day of football fun. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.

25/11/2025

Hear all the buzz from this year's Sight Village London.

RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert Pawelkiewicz explores UK's leading free event highlighting the latest technology, products, and support services designed to assist people with visual impairments.

Hear all the interviews from this year's Sight Village London.