The Visually Impaired (VI) Runners 10k Challenge recently returned to Bristol and RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with one of it's runners Teresa Cryer and also her guide runner Colin Johnson, to find out how they both enjoyed this years event. {Image - A group photograph of all the runners standing together looking very happy. It is a sunny day and they participants are all wearing colourful shorts and T-shirts, as well as the official race bibs with names and numbers on the front}...
Oct 03, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1380
For this week’s Check In with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are looking at the condition osteoporosis, what is it and what you should do if you are diagnosed with osteoporosis. Elizabeth began by telling Toby exactly what osteoporosis is, how painful the condition can be and whether the condition just something that more women seem to suffer from. Elizabeth ended by giving some good advice on what to do if you are diagnosed with osteoporosis. You can find out ...
Sep 23, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1379
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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events highlighted included: Silence - Thursday 15 September, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Donmar Warehouse, London The Colour Purple - Saturday 17 September, 2...
Sep 06, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1294
For this week’s Check In with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are focusing on the covid booster vaccinations programme and getting your flu jab too. Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey what is currently happening around the Covid Booster vaccinations and their role out to vulnerable people and those who are over 50. Regarding the role out of this year’s flu vaccination, Elizabeth outlined how they will be administered and why it is so important to get your...
Sep 06, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1295
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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Burn - Saturday 3 September, 2.30pm, Theatre Royal Glasgow Audio Described Tour of the Painted Hall - Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, ...
Aug 19, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1293
For this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we thought it would be good to find out all about shingles, what it is about the shingles vaccine and should we take it if we are offered the vaccine? Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey what shingles is and the relationship between shingles and chickenpox, whether you can catch shingles from chicken pox and what types of treatment might there be for shingles. Elizabeth ended by giving her advice o...
Aug 18, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1291
Catch your breath and take a moment for yourself with a nice sensory exercise. Helping you tune into the natural soundscape around us on this month's Sensory Odyssey, is Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion. Find more exercises here: https://www.natural-inclusion.org You can join Andy for a deeper immersion into this exercise on Thursday 25th of August. To take part email: andy@natural-inclusion.org Image shows a forest lush with greenery at Coed Nant Gwernol. Image credit: Jordan Mansfield....
Aug 18, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1292
Teacher, author and former globetrotter, Fiona Scott-Barrett doesn't let partial-sightedness define her (except when it suits her). In 'Seeing Squint - Tales From A Partially Sighted Author' she reveals the confusion, embarrassments, and unexpected benefits of gradual sight loss through macular degeneration. Her show is coming up at the Edinburgh Fringe and our Robert Kirkwood spoke to to the author to find out what why it's worth a gander. Catch 'Seeing Squint' for free at the Edinburgh Festiva...
Aug 12, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1290
Now for a round up 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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Billy Elliott - The Musical, Saturday 13 August, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester Object handling session at Colchest...
Aug 05, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1289
This week for our regular check-in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are talking about something we may have all experienced if we have been staying with an elderly relative, staying with our parents or maybe even experiencing ourselves when we get a bit older, which is why do older people have to get up during the night to visit the bathroom, is it just an age thing? Elizabeth began by explaining to Toby about why this is mainly an issue for older people, wh...
Aug 05, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1288
With the recent record-breaking temperatures and all the news reports around the problems that have been happening due to the hot weather, for this week’s check-in with Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, we thought it would be good to find out how best to keep cool in a heatwave and what to do if we or someone we know is suffering from heat stroke. Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey about what the signs are that we need to look out for if someone gets into trouble from t...
Jul 26, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1285
Now for a round-up 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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Darkest Part of the Night - Thursday 4 August, 7.30pm, Kiln Theatre, London, The Coppergate Woman, Saturday 6 August, 2.30pm, touch t...
Jul 26, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1284
Dyfrig Lewis-Smith has been visually impaired since the late 1970's but that hasn't stood in the way of his career or the pursuit of his hobbies. Here he talks about his school days, how playing goalball has helped him and his continuing passion for music.
Jul 25, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 1283
As temperatures soar this week, we shouldn't forget to protect our eyes from sun damage. Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Aishah Fazlanie, Optometrist and Clinical adviser with the Association of Optometrists, to hear some of her best advice for looking after our eyes in summer. Image shows a man smiling and wearing sunglasses.
Jul 18, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1282
Sight and hearing loss charity, Deafblind UK, has just launched its first employment programme. Designed to help people develop the practical skills and positive mindset to find employment, this 12-week course could make all the difference for anyone struggling to find work. Nathan Shaffer and Amanda Easton from Deafblind UK, joined our Paulina Kuchorew to tell us a little bit more. For more information visit: Access Employment – Deafblind UK or call their Infoline on 0800 132 320 Image shows De...
Jul 13, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1281
Naseem Akhtar has lived her whole life fighting back against prejudice. From being part of a large Asian family, to living with albinism, they always seemed to attract attention. Well, last year this attention turned into something positive as Naseem and her 5 siblings now hold the Guinness World Records title of the most siblings with albinism. Naseem shared her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. Find out more here: "We are a team": Six siblings with albinism break world record |...
Jul 12, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1280
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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Fathers - Saturday 16 July, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Brixton House, London, South Pacific - Thursday 21 July, 7.30pm, Opera House Mancheste...
Jul 12, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1279
With many problems around the supply of medicines being highlighted in the news recently including the issues around the supply of HRT, for this week’s check-in with Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we thought it would be a good time to find out what the potential issues might be around the supply of medicines and what measures are being done to ensure that medicines don’t run out. Elizabeth began with a quick note regarding the allocation of sunscreens following on from the l...
Jul 11, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1278
Cardiff's annual Minority Ethnic Health Fair is a free event designed to encourage healthy futures in communities who may not always get the help they need. The Minority Ethnic Health Fair is being held at Cardiff City Hall on Wednesday the 29th of June between 10am and 3pm. Why not find out more on twitter @MecHealthFair
Jun 23, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1274
This summer consumers in Swansea have the chance to learn more about products, services and support covering all areas of sight loss. As Hywel Davies found out. The Vision Zone event takes place in the Bont Elm Community Church in Swansea on Thursday July the 21st between 10am and 2pm. For more information call 0800 145 6115 or visit the website www.lowvisionshop.co.uk
Jun 20, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1273
Time to chat photography and our very own David Hogg has been chatting to Rachael Andrews, a visually impaired photographer who after getting a digital camera to help her see her pet rats developed a real passion for photography.
Jun 20, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1272
New research is taking place into the experience of online clothes shopping for people with a visual impairment - and you can take part. If you'd like to take part in the study you can email Amnah on asalluqmani1@sheffield.ac.uk
Jun 16, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1271
Barry Snell chats to charity runner Dave Heeley OBE who has been selected to take part in the Queens Baton as part of the build up to the Commonwealth Games, which take place in Birmingham on 28th July - 8th August. Never one to pass up a challenge Dave is raring to go & he also has some good news to share about a new Guide dog. {Image - A close up picture of Blind Dave out running, he is wearing a blue and grey bandana covering his head & he's wearing a white t-shirt with Blind Dave wri...
Jun 14, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1270
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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Girl on an Altar - Thursday 16 June, 7.30pm, Kiln Theatre, London & Juliet - Saturday 18 June, 2.30pm, Shaftesbury Theatre, London Leg...
Jun 14, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1269
Sight Life, one of the leading Sight Loss charities in Wales, recently took some time to say thank you to its many volunteers. As Hywel Davies finds out. If you'd like more information on any of the groups and activities run by Sight Life in Cardiff you can visit the website, sightlife.wales or give them a call on 02920 398900
Jun 08, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1265
Away from his day job with the RNIB, Gareth Davies is aiming to take the game of VI rugby to new heights. He was given a special award recently in recognition of his work, as Hywel Davies finds out. To find out more about VI Rugby in Wales, visit @CardiffVIRugby on Twitter.
Jun 06, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1217
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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The World of Stonehenge: online audio described tour - Wednesday 8 June, 6pm, British Museum Online Event via Zoom My Fair Lady - Thursda...
Jun 01, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1216
With summer here now, hopefully some good weather to come too and with some of us thinking about flying off to the sun for our summer holidays, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth all about sun and sunscreens. Elizabeth began by explaining to Toby how sunscreens actually work to protect us from the sun and when is the best time to apply our sun protection. With one of the recent check in...
May 31, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1215
Barry Snell chats to Paralympian cyclist Lora Fachie MBE. As well as being a decorated athlete Lora also loves to cook and spend time in the kitchen. She runs her own blog - 'Blindinglygoodfood' as well as hosting Zoom classes, teaching people with sight loss how to cook and prepare tasty meals. With the Queen's Jubilee just around the corner Barry asked Lora what food, we the public, should be getting in to take part in the celebrations. If you would like to find out more about Lora's blog clic...
May 29, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1213
Hear a personal story of survival, overcoming your demons and re-discovering happiness. Following two strokes, Jay Johnson felt like his life was over, but thanks to support of charities like RNIB Northern Ireland and challenging himself in sport, he has managed to turn his life around. He shared his story with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. Image shows Jay and his fiancée Sarah smiling brightly.
May 20, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1211
