Time to connect with the natural world around us. On this month’s Sensory Reflections, Andy gives us an idea of what birdsong to listen out for as well as some crafty homework to help out our friendly neighbourhood hedgehogs. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org) Image ...
Mar 20, 2023•4 min•Season 2Ep. 263
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 From the North Country - Saturday 11 March, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester The Postal Museum - Audio described ...
Mar 07, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1499
As more and more people seem to be taking supplements such as vitamin D on a day to day basis, for this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey whether we should be taking supplements routinely and do we actually need to take them. Elizabeth continued by explaining to Toby about why eating a proportion of fresh produce raw might be the best way to obtain some of the supplements we might need and even i...
Mar 06, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1498
Barry Snell caught up with Anne Dignan, to talk about an upcoming event which will celebrate the art of storytelling…. ‘Tales Of Gallus Women’ will take place on the 11th March in Bellfield Community Hub, Portobello, Edinburgh.
Feb 28, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1497
Audio described theatre performances can be a brilliant way to enjoy a production without missing any of those all-important details. By describing stage design, costumes and make-up, movement and more, they can enhance the experience of a production making it accessible to visually impaired patrons. Vidar Hjardeng MBE is inclusion and diversity consultant for ITV News and he’s joining us once again for another one of his theatre reviews as he takes a look at Matthew Bourne’s gothic take on the ...
Feb 27, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1496
In honour of Their Majesties’ service to the country, Royal Voluntary Service is launching the Coronation Champions Awards for volunteers, an official Coronation project. Together with Her Majesty The Queen Consort, the awards will celebrate extraordinary volunteers across the country who have been contributing to their communities. Barry Snell spoke with Fiona Longhurst from the Royal Voluntary Service to find out more. If you would like to find out more please visit www.royalvoluntaryservice.o...
Feb 23, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1495
Time to connect with the natural world around us. On this month’s Sensory Reflections, Andy gives us an idea of what birdsong to listen out for as well as some crafty homework to help out our friendly neighbourhood hedgehogs. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org) Find o...
Feb 23, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1494
Last year Dave Heeley, OBE cycled 800 miles from Colditz castle to West Bromwich to raise money for charity, but since October he has been recovering from a knee operation. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with the charity fundraiser, to talk about his ongoing recovery, plans for the future and life with new guide dog Peter. {Image = Close up photo of Dave wearing a red, white & blue bandana}
Feb 21, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1493
The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival will take place from 3rd till 5th of March 2023 and showcase the best new adventure, travel and extreme sports films from around the world. This year the festival is also making a push to increase inclusivity by making more of their films available with audio description and captions. Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Danielle Sellwood, who is the project lead and her daughter Poppy Levison, who was a consultant on the project. Find out more here: Sheffield Ad...
Feb 20, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1492
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: Peaky Blinders: the redemption of Thomas Shelby, Wednesday 22 February, 7.30pm, Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton Sound of the Und...
Feb 15, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1585
We seem to be hearing more in the news about Covid and thankfully not as severe as in the height of the pandemic. For this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Elizabeth outlines to our Toby Davey about recent research that suggests that changing our lifestyle could help protect us against covid. Elizabeth went on to explain some of the lifestyle changes we could all make to help protect us against Covid which might include being a bit more active a...
Feb 02, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1491
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 Ocean at the End of The Lane - Wednesday 8 February 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, curve Theatre, Leicester The Mirror Crack'd - Thursday ...
Feb 01, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1490
Time to connect with the natural world around us. On the first of his Sensory Reflections for this year, Andy tells us what we should keep an ear out for in nature including some robin song, and fox calls. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org) Image shows Andy standing ...
Jan 22, 2023•3 min•Season 2Ep. 262
Jon Gingerich began losing his sight while writing his debut novel The Appetite Factory . He shares his story with David Hogg.
Jan 19, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1489
The people who volunteer for RNIB are a talented group. Hywel Davies catches up with one volunteer from South Wales who's heading for your television screen this weekend. Michael McIntyre's Big Show is on BBC1 at 6:50, Saturday the 14th of January. If you miss the episode you can catch up on the BBC iPlayer.
Jan 12, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1487
As part of the celebrations for World Braille Day 2023 RNIB's Dave Williams chaired a discussion between Mary Fernandes from Cisco Systems, Christopher Patnoe from Google and Robin Spinks from RNIB. The panel discuss the various uses of braille and the future of the format.
Jan 04, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1486
Would you like to get away for some rest and relaxation? Maybe an action-packed adventure holiday is more your style. Hywel Davies has been speaking to one travel company that's making sure everything they do is accessible. For more information about Seable Holidays, visit www.seable.co.uk
Dec 22, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1485
With Christmas just around the corner, Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick gives us advice on pharmacy opening times, picking up repeat precriptions and also an update on Strep A and the current shortage of antibiotics . She is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. To get in touch with Elizabeth Roddick and for more help and advice you can either email Elizabeth.r@newlifepharmacy.co.uk, search for ‘Call the Pharmacy’ on Facebook or click on to https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk . Image: Picture showi...
Dec 22, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1484
Dr Elizabeth Farmer suffered from Sudden Traumatic Blindness brought on by Giant Cell Arteritis. She is now raising awareness for GCA. She shares her story with David Hogg.
Dec 02, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1488
Now for a bit of a festive 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: Sleeping Beauty - Sunday 11 December, 1pm, touch tour 11.30am, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Aladdin - Wednesday 14 Decembe...
Nov 28, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1483
For our next regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey asked Elizabeth about some of the causes and possible treatments for dizziness or vertigo that people do suffer from or experience from time to time. Elizabeth began by telling Toby about some of the main common forms of dizziness and how some medications do have dizziness as one of their potential side affects. Then Elizabeth talked about some of the medications that...
Nov 21, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1389
VocalEyes, in partnership with Stagetext, Autism in Museums and the Centre for Accessible Environments, recently publish the Heritage Access report 2022 which highlights the importance of online access information for the UK museum and heritage sector, and tracks the changes in the state of access over the past four years since the publication of the 2018 report. The report is structured to mirror the visitor journey, covering aspects from pre-visit research such as finding and getting to a venu...
Nov 18, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1482
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: Art Workshops at the British Library - Thursday 10 November, to 1 December 11am Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker - Saturday 12 November, 2...
Nov 10, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1388
Have you heard of CBeebies' brand new series Dog Squad? Following the daily adventures of five superhero assistance dogs, Kika, Diesel, Meagaidh, Sylvie and Tinks, the series is here to help us better understand the wonderful impact these animals have on the lives of their families. The exciting show hits our TV screens today at 4 PM and to find out a bit more we spoke with Jayne Austin, producer at Hello Halo, the team behind the series. Catch the first episode of Dog Squad on CBeebies Monday 7...
Nov 07, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1387
CBeebies’ brand-new series Dog Squad is here to bring a team of true superheroes to our home screens! Following the lives of five superstar assistance dogs Kika, Diesel, Meagaidh, Sylvie and Tinks, the series will follow their adventures as they help their owners on important daily missions. The very first adventure will feature the lovely guide dog Kika and her owner, author and disability activist Dr Amit Patel. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Dr Patel about his experience and...
Nov 04, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1386
As it is ‘Ask the Pharmacist Week’ this week (31 October to 7 November 2022), we thought it would be a good time to ask our resident Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow to give us the lowdown on what’s happening in the community pharmacy world. Elizabeth began by telling RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about ‘Ask the Pharmacist Week’ which has the theme ‘Now at Your Local Pharmacy,' highlighting the services you can find at your local Pharmacy. Elizabeth also talked ab...
Oct 31, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1385
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: In Plain Sight Exhibition - Thursday 20 October to Sunday 12 February 2023, Wellcome Collection, London Drunken Chorus - A Bit Of A Do Fe...
Oct 22, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1384
For this week’s Check In with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are focusing on some recent medical research which seems to indicates that reducing your alcohol intake could have a very positive effect of reducing incidence of cancer. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth to outline a bit more about this recent research. Then asking Elizabeth whether the NHS has a recommended drinking level that we should all follow, what actually is a unit of ...
Oct 17, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1382
With autumn settling across the UK, there's a great multi-sensory walk that could help you enjoy the wonders of nature. Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to tell us all about the multisensory nature walk in Chilterns is Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion. The walk will take place on the morning of Friday 28th of October as part of the Chilterns Walking Festival. Find out more here: Chilterns Walking Festival - Chilterns AONB | Chilterns AONB Or get in touch with Andy via email: andy@natural-inclusio...
Oct 13, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1383
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: Grey Man by Oxford Playhouse Theatre - Online digital performances available from Monday 10 October to Saturday 5 November Little Women - ...
Oct 07, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1381
