RNIB Connect Radio

10/01/2026

"I wanted people to see the vast array of different opportunities."

Mike Duxbury is the CEO of Inclusive Farm, which offers opportunities for people with disabilities to gain skills in Agriculture.

Listen to our latest podcast to learn more.

Inclusive Farm offers opportunities for people with disability and difference to gain skills in Agriculture.

09/01/2026

In 2000 veteran Clive Jones woke up from a coma without any sight.

Since then, he became a member of Blind Veterans UK, excelled in archery and helped others with sight loss.

Recently, his life-changing work was recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list. Hear more as he speaks with RNIB Connect Radio's David Hogg.

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.

09/01/2026

How do people around the world welcome the new year and which red animals will appear this month?

Amelia is back with the first Almanac of 2026.

How do people around the world welcome the new year? Which red animals will appear this month? Amelia is back with the first almanac of 2026.

08/01/2026

🧘 Soothe your tummy with this gentle yoga routine.

Joining us on RNIB Connect Radio is yoga teacher Dawn Blezard from Pathway Yoga.

Remember to avoid injury please be gentle with exercise, listen to your body, and if unsure if yoga is for you, consult your GP.

Dawn Blezard PathWayyoga

On the End of Year Reset special of the Happy Hour, we're joined by yoga teacher Dawn Blezard.

08/01/2026

You asked and we listened! Starting from today, The Acoustic Years is now a weekly show 🎸
Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music from across the decades, from the likes of James Taylor, Joan Baez, Fleetwood Mac, Don McLean and Neil Young.

[Image description: A pink graphic with Pete's photo in the middle. Pete has short white hair, black-rim glasses, and is sitting in his studio set up. Text reads: The Acoustic Years, Listen: Thu 7pm, repeat: Fri 5pm, An hour of the best in acoustic music.]

07/01/2026

Next year the government is set to launch a new NHS online hospital in England. It will focus on nine health conditions, including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

Learn what this could me as we speak with RNIB Head of Policy.

Charity Exeter Pride is launching a new initiative, which hopes to create a greater dialogue around sexual health, sexual identity and inclusivity.

07/01/2026

❄️ Join us for a winter stroll through Kelvingrove Park.

On this audio walk, Paulina guides you through the sounds of the Snow Bridge, the bells of University of Glasgow, and the soothing flow of River Kelvin.

On our 2026 Happiness Guide special of the Happy Hour, we're joining Paulina on a gentle winter stroll through Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow.

06/01/2026

A new NHS online hospital service is being launched in England next year, the Government has announced. It will focus on nine health conditions, including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

It can be a lonely and scary place when you’re waiting for weeks or months after referral while losing your sight. And we know that early detection and treatment of glaucoma can slow or halt vision loss. This will be an optional service which could help provide faster access to vital treatments for some of the common causes of sight loss, and could help thousands of people currently waiting for eye care appointments.

However, this process must be designed accessibly from the start and in consultation with blind and partially sighted people so that no one is left behind. NHS Online also offers a key opportunity to integrate clinical and social elements of care and promote models like the RNIB eye care support pathway so that blind and partially sighted people get the emotional and practical support they so need.

What are your thoughts?

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06/01/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by New Year's resolutions?

Amanda is the Head of Counselling Emotional and Mental Health at RNIB and shares her tips for creating kind, realistic and lasting New Year's resolutions.

On our 2026 Happiness Guide special of the Happy Hour, we're joined, once again by Amanda Hawkins.

02/01/2026

Join Jonathan Abro for a journey across the globe 🗺️

Catch the Travelogue Festive Special today at 5pm with a repeat on Sunday 4th Jan at 9pm.

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Transcript:

(Sound of a rushing stream.)

Female narrator: Are you dreaming of an adventure somewhere new?

(Dreamy harp. Music evocative of travelling through Vietnam.)

Perhaps you want to explore the bustling streets of Hanoi in Vietnam.

(Dreamy harp. Traditional Japanese music.)

Or maybe you're thinking about unwinding in a traditional Japanese bathhouse.

(Dreamy harp. Folky Slovenian music.)

Or possibly you want to stroll along the coast of the beautiful Lake Bled in Slovenia.

You can do all of this and more with Jonathan Abro in our New Year Travelogue Special.

Join him as he visits some of the world's most spectacular, fascinating and beautiful locations.

Tune in on Thursday the 1st of January at 9am with repeats on Friday the 2nd at 3pm and Sunday the 4th at 9pm.

Only on RNIB Connect Radio

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Still recovering from that New Year’s Eve party? We have lots of chill shows to get you through the next few days.

Listen to RNIB Connect Radio online, Freeview 730 or ask your smart speaker to "Play RNIB Connect Radio."

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31/12/2025

🥳 Party the night away with us!

8pm RNIB Connect Radio 2025 Essential Mix.
Kris Wallace brings you a mix of music from the past year

10pm Through the Bells with Barry Snell and Friends.
Barry brings in the New Year with laughs, music and guests.

[Image 1: Barry in the radio studio. He's smiling and has his big studio headphones on as he rises a cup of tea in cheers.

Image 2: Kris in the radio studio smiles at the camera. He's wearing a rust-brown shirt and has his headphones around his neck.]