With the weather being all over the place at the moment and spring feeling more like summer the latest recommendations are to start medication for hay fever earlier than you might be thinking about. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about hay fever. Elizabeth began by telling RNIB connect Radio’s Toby Davey why some people are recommending that medications for hay fever to be taken earlier this year. Elizabeth then went on to explain what exact...
Feb 28, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 288
Could small solar panels help people recover from sight loss? Hubert has been finding out more about research carried out by University Of Surrey on this topic.
Feb 23, 2024•7 min•Season 2Ep. 287
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: Turner Prize 2023 - on until 14 April, Towner, Eastbourne Othello - Saturday 24 February and Saturday 16 March, 2pm, touch tour 12 noon, ...
Feb 20, 2024•7 min•Season 2Ep. 286
Have you ever wondered what a solar eclipse would sound like? If yes, then Harvard University might have come up with a solution for you, Hubert has been finding out more about their LightSound device.
Feb 13, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 285
With news about HRH King Charles III cancer diagnosis and the recent banning of disposable vapes, for this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we discuss how the King’s cancer diagnosis has helped to raise awareness around cancer and also whether non-disposable vapes are a suitable substitute against cigarettes. Elizabeth and our Toby Davey first chatted about how the King’s diagnosis has helped to raise awareness around cancer along with how the diagnosis and...
Feb 09, 2024•3 min•Season 2Ep. 284
The Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has been offering touch tours to its blind and partially sighted visitors, but how do they work? Hubert has been speaking to them to find out.
Feb 02, 2024•7 min•Season 2Ep. 283
With some challenging weather conditions recently, including the cold weather and the storms, it’s important to know how to get out and about safely that is if you have the confidence to do so. Hubert has been getting some tips on how to be safe when going out.
Jan 31, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 282
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: The King and I - Wednesday 7 February, 2.30pm, Dominion Theatre, London Sister Act - Saturday 10 February, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Cu...
Jan 30, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 281
Talking bus stops have been introduced in Leicester thanks to the work between Leicester City Council and local sight charity Vista. Hubert has been finding out more.
Jan 29, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 280
A first-of-its-kind tactile learning device hopes to make hard scientific data available to students with sight loss. Barry Snell spoke to Bryan F. Shaw, Ph.D and Professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Baylor University to find out more Learn more about this ground breaking research {Image: Picture of a visually impaired student, holding the tactile device with her right hand. She is smiling and has her cane resting under her right shoulder. Professor Shaw is standing next to her as is anoth...
Jan 26, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 279
We have all probably been there having gone out for a more calorie filled dinner and experienced a bit of indigestion or heartburn. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we will be finding out what exactly is indigestion and heartburn. Elizabeth began by explaining to our Toby Davey exactly what indigestion and heartburn actually is and whether it is a feeling of fullness or a bloated feeling. Followed by some really good advice about what we can do around i...
Jan 25, 2024•4 min•Season 2Ep. 278
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: The Unfriend - Thursday 25 January, 7.30pm, Wyndham’s Theatre, London The Wizard of Oz - Thursday 8 February, 7pm, Marlowe Theatre, Cante...
Jan 16, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 277
Throughout 2023, visually impaired nature guide Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion, took us on a sensory journey into the great outdoors. From the beautiful songs of wrens and robins, to some naughty hedgehogs and rambunctious wild boars, Andy and Happy Hour's Paulina reflect on their favourite sounds of the natural world. Find the full Sensory Reflections playlist guiding you through to sounds of nature from January till December here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB ...
Jan 12, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 276
Let’s take a moment out of our days and re-connect with our physical and emotional self by doing a body scan. Body scan is a mindfulness meditation practice involving scanning your body for pain, tension, or anything out of the ordinary. It can help us be more present in our lives by taking a moment to focus and consider each part of our bodies, their tensions and how we are feeling overall. Guiding us through a body scan is Amelia Hilton. Image shows a close up photo of a bright sunflower with ...
Jan 12, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 275
With many of us promising ourselves that we want to be more healthy in 2024 and exercising a bit more too, one way to get more healthy might be by walking a bit whether that might be just walking around the local park or off into the hills but have we ever thought about how best to look after our feet? Well, for the first check in of 2024 with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about looking after your feet. Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey about why we should think ab...
Jan 11, 2024•4 min•Season 2Ep. 273
The Orpheus Centre is a specialist further education college which helps young disabled artists learn independence skills through the arts. Barry Snell spoke to it's founder Richard Stilgoe to find out more. Learn more about the Orpheus Centre {Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo, written in Black typeface, with a pink line separating the words RNIB and Connect radio}
Jan 10, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 274
ASK Italian has launched braille menus at its 66 restaurants across the UK. To mark the launch ASK recently partnered with blind artist Clarke Reynolds to create an artwork for their Park Street restaurant in central London, which included a snowflake made from the braille alphabet that was part of the festive menu. He spoke to RNIB's Connect Radio's Barry Snell about the partnership, his desire to promote braille and the importance of inclusion. {Image; Clarke standing proudly beside his snowfl...
Jan 04, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 272
Now for 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 regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The House with Chicken Legs - Thursday 21 December, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London The Gruffalo’s Child - S...
Dec 20, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 271
In the lead up to Christmas and New Year for this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we thought it would be a good time to talk about our medications and how to be best prepared for the festive holidays. Elizabeth began by telling RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about how some surgeries will allow patients to order their medications early in the lead up to the festive holidays. Then to the availability of Pharmacy services and where to go to find out the loca...
Dec 15, 2023•5 min•Season 2Ep. 261
Now, it's time for another sight loss story from an RNIB Customer as Hywel Davies chats to Natalie Holford. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline.
Dec 08, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 260
Looking for a fun gift this holiday season? Well, if your loved one is a gamer, they might enjoy this recommendation as Chad Bouton from The Unsyted Radio podcast reviews Mortal Kombat 1. Please keep in mind, this is an 18+ release. Image shows official game cover art.
Dec 05, 2023•6 min•Season 2Ep. 259
Looking for a fun gift this holiday season? Well, if your loved one is a gamer, they might enjoy this recommendation from Chad Bouton at The Unsyted Radio Podcast. It's also a perfect one for the younger kiddos or those still young at heart. Image shows Stories of Blossom cover. A drawing of a girl with her eyes closed as her imagination runs wild. In the background she's steering a pirate ship through rocky waters, she floats in space in an astronaut suit, she runs through a grassy field, and f...
Dec 05, 2023•5 min•Season 2Ep. 259
Looking for a new desert to try this Festive season? Well, Kim has a lovely recipe that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser… Ingredients: 250g of butter 20g of butter (to be used at the chocolate stage) 1 whole egg 2 yolks 100ml of whole milk 7g of fresh yeast 500g of plain flour 1 tablespoon of caster sugar 50g of icing sugar The zest of half a lemon 1 pinch salt 150g of ground walnuts 400g of apricot jam 300g of dark chocolate Method: In a saucepan heat milk until lukewarm and dissolve 1 tablespoon ...
Dec 05, 2023•8 min•Season 2Ep. 258
Looking for a new recipe to try this Festive season? Here’s one that will make your home smell absolutely delicious. Ingredients: 1.5kg of pork shoulder, deboned 2 teaspoons of coarse sea salt 2 teaspoons of barbecue seasoning powder 4 teaspoons of smoked paprika powder 1 teaspoon of ground cumin 1 teaspoon of mustard powder 1/4 teaspoon of chilli powder 1 tablespoon of black treacle 3 teaspoons of cider vinegar 100ml of cider Method: In a mixing bowl, create a marinade by mixing the black treac...
Dec 05, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1557
Looking for a new recipe to try this Festive season? Here’s Kim Jaye with her recipe that’s perfect if you need that vegetarian or vegan-friendly dish. Ingredients: Packet of filo pastry 120 grams plant based or vegan butters 4 TBSP plain flour 200 grams soya pieces or vegan quorn pieces (or can sub for other veg) Half a broccoli chopped 150 grams of mushrooms sliced Salt and pepper to taste 400 ml milk (soya milk or whichever you like) Plant based double cream Method: Place the broccoli in a he...
Dec 05, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1557
For this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are going to focus on stomach upsets, what causes an upset stomach and what should we do about it? Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey how stomach upsets happen and what we should do about them. Then to what we should do if we had either eaten something or possibly the Norovirus had caused the upset stomach. With Elizabeth ending by giving some advice about reducin...
Dec 05, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1556
For the last time this year, it's time to connect with the natural world around us with nature guide Andy Shipley. As days shorten and darkness falls earlier and earlier, it is more likely that we will encounter these creatures of the twilight and night-time realms. This month, Andy tells us more about five of the most common owls to be found in the UK. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio For more about Andy's w...
Dec 04, 2023•5 min•Season 2Ep. 270
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: Aladdin - Sunday 10 December, 1pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, Kent A Christmas Carol - Wednesday 13 December, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.15pm...
Dec 04, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1555
Black Friday weekend is upon us, so if you’re looking for a new accessible phone device you might want to check out the RealSAM products. Paulina spoke to Louise Humphreys at RealThing AI to find out more. The offer runs till Thursday 30th of November, find out more on their website: https://www.realsam.co.uk/ Image: RealSAM logo. Upon a white background a letter R made out of a pink lighting bolt shaped line at an angle, with a short blue line making up the left leg of the letter R....
Nov 23, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1554
With the release of recent research looking into the condition Parkinson’s Disease for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Elizabeth began by outlining to our Toby Davey what Parkinson’s Disease actually is and how it affects people if they do have the condition. Elizabeth then talked more about some areas of the research including how the findings had helped a person to walk and the use of electrical stimulation to help another person with th...
Nov 17, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1553
