Sassy Wyatt is a blind travel blogger, content creator and accessibility consultant, she has been sharing her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. Learn more about Sassy and her website here. Image: A close up picture of a smiling Sassy, who is sitting in a field with her guide dog Ida on a warm sunny day. Sassy has long red hair flowing down past her shoulders and she is wearing a black top. Ida is a black Labrador and has a shiny black coat. [Photo credit/Photo Taken by Grace-Elizabeth...
Jun 20, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 522
If you wish to get back into employment, or take the first step onto the employment ladder, Thomas Pocklington Trust are hosting a webinar which might help you. Hubert has been finding out more.
Jun 19, 2024•3 min•Season 2Ep. 521
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: Heathers The Musical - Friday 21 June, 5pm, @sohoplace, London. English - Thursday 27 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Kiln Theatre, London....
Jun 18, 2024•7 min•Season 2Ep. 520
With summer just around the corner for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about how best to prepare health wise for the summer. Elizabeth began by telling RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the main best ways to be prepared for the summer, what to have in your first aid kit, ensuring that you are up-to-date with all your medications and making sure you have enough in advance if you are going away on holiday over the summer. Then to being careful abo...
Jun 10, 2024•4 min•Season 2Ep. 519
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: Twelfth Night - Saturday 8 June, 2pm, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London, Museum of Austerity, Wednesday 12 - Saturday 15 June, Brist...
Jun 04, 2024•7 min•Season 2Ep. 518
East West Rail have launched a new access advisory panel at an early stage of development for the new rail line between Oxford and Cambridge via Bedford. Hubert has been speaking to a member of the panel and staff from the company to find out more.
May 30, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 517
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 Glass Menagerie - Wednesday 29 May, 7.30pm, Alexandra Palace Theatre, London The Cherry Orchard - Saturday 1 June, 2.30pm, touch tour...
May 23, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 515
Barry Snell chats to Brandon Hulcoop, the owner of All Things Dotty, who specialise in braille art and who's aim is to make the the world a better place for for visually impaired people. Having previously spoken in 2021, Brandon chat's about the growth of the business, having a new partner, plus exciting plans for the future. Find out more about All Things Dotty #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo in black typeface against a white background. There is a pink line separating RNIB and Connect Radio...
May 23, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 516
With the warmer weather we have been experiencing recently there seems to be a lot more wasps and bees about, so for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about insect bites and how best to treat and deal with them. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey what the difference is between a bee and a wasp sting and how best to treat them. Then on to why some people have a very severe reaction to stings and the types of treatment avai...
May 20, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 514
Following on from the last check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick where we talked about what services are now on offer at your local community Pharmacy for this week’s check in it is all about the eye problems that you can go to your Pharmacist with. Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey about a stye, what it is and how you might treat a stye, to then chatting about conjunctivitis and red eye. Elizabeth ended with some general advice around eye problems and why it is always...
May 03, 2024•4 min•Season 2Ep. 381
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: Bert Hardy – Photojournalism in War & Peace - Thursday 9 May, 6.30pm, The Photographers’ Gallery, London The Drifters Girl - Saturday...
May 03, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 380
The first Sight Loss Council is being launched in Scotland, with the help of Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, and Visibility Scotland, it’s being funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, following the successful SLC model that’s been in place for a few years now in England. Hubert has been speaking to the engagement manager from the first Scotland SLC, together with TPT’s director of services.
May 01, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 379
If you have walked in to your local Community Pharmacy recently or even over the last couple of years you may have noticed that there is a lot more on offer than just picking up your prescriptions and some general medication like headache tablets. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we find out about how your local community Pharmacy has changed over the years and what they are now able to offer you too. Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey about the ...
Apr 23, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 378
Barry Snell caught up with blind Dave to talk about his latest charity fundraiser, an exciting job offer, Plus some unexpected recognition from the English Football League Learn more about Dave and his many fundraising challenges #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo
Apr 22, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 377
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: Madagascar The Musical - Friday 19 April, 7pm, New Theatre Oxford Opening Night - Saturday 27 April, 2.30pm, Gielgud Theatre, London Hade...
Apr 16, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 376
With recent news reports where people have been saying that the NHS is not working, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth for her response and thoughts on all this news. Elizabeth then shared her ideas on what could be done to remedy the situation with the NHS that people have been talking about in the news. To then some thoughts on how to maybe reduce some of the amount of wastage within the NHS that people have been...
Apr 10, 2024•4 min•Season 2Ep. 375
Have you ever heard of something called the Visual Snow Syndrome? Well, it can impact your vision along side other symptoms, Hubert has been speaking to one Doctor who has helped to do a lot of research into the syndrome.
Apr 08, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 374
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: My First Ballet: Swan Lake - Wednesday 10 April, 2pm, touch tour 1pm, Peacock Theatre, London Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles...
Apr 03, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 373
We hear a lot in the news about the risks of alcohol overindulgence with talk about price increases in supermarkets, off-licenses, restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs but how critically concerning are the risks of alcohol around cancer? With the recent published research report about the risk of alcohol and cancer for this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick, RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey asked Elizabeth first to explain some of the risks that were highlighted...
Mar 27, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 372
Hubert has been visiting Sutton train station to follow the latest series of the Aira visual interpreting service app trials for blind and partially sighted rail passengers. There he spoke to one volunteer from a local sight loss charity in Sutton Pierre Shlimon. If you wish to provide feedback about your own use of the Aira app at one of the supported train stations, you can access it using the link below: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=--0vyv2PX0C4FDIh2eW0iNkKecA9OKdEupEuc...
Mar 27, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 371
Hubert has been visiting Sutton Train station to take a look at the latest series of Aira app trials for blind and partially sighted Rail passengers. There he spoke to Antony Merlyn from Govia Thameslink Railway about the progress of the project. If you wish to provide feedback about your own use of the Aira app at one of the supported train stations, you can access it using the link below: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=--0vyv2PX0C4FDIh2eW0iNkKecA9OKdEupEucGhTM35UQTBYRE1ZU0...
Mar 27, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 370
Hubert has recently visited Sutton train station to see how the latest Aira trials have been going on for blind and partially sighted rail passengers. There he spoke to the engagement manager for South east from Thomas Pocklington Trust who have been working with Govia Thameslink Railway. If you wish to provide feedback about your own use of the Aira app at one of the supported train stations, you can access it using the link below: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=--0vyv2PX0C...
Mar 26, 2024•7 min•Season 2Ep. 369
We have frequently mentioned the importance and benefits of an internship, now it’s time to hear from an actual intern as Hubert speaks to Jake Coles about his experience.
Mar 25, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 368
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: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie - Saturday 23 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Peacock Theatre, London Descriptive Tour: The Time is Al...
Mar 21, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 367
Swan Lake is arguably one of the most famous ballets in the world but Scottish Ballet will give it a modern feel for their latest tour. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Emma Jane, from Scottish Ballet, to hear more about the show, which will also have audio described dates for blind and partially sighted patrons. If you'd like more info on Scottish Ballet tours, go to www.scottishballet.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image shows Sophie Martin in the Swan-Lake production. One foot extended in fron...
Mar 13, 2024•7 min•Season 2Ep. 366
For Muslims, we’re in the holy month of Ramadan. But what’s it like to mark the month if you’re blind or partially sighted? Hywel Davies spoke with Tasneem Arshad to hear about her experiences.
Mar 12, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 292
If you live in the Peterborough area, and you fancy giving chess a go, a new club has been launched which gives you the chance to do just that.
Mar 08, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 291
The first Meet The Sight Loss Councils event is taking place in Westminster later this month, where local MPs can find out about the work different Sight Loss Councils do. Is your MP invited? If not, Hubert has been finding out how you can help by inviting your MP to the event.
Mar 07, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 290
There is a phrase that goes along the lines of ‘you are what you eat’ and with a lot in the news about the impact on our health of healthy or unhealthy eating, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the impact of what we eat on our health. Elizabeth began by explaining to our Toby Davey about the nutritional value of healthy eating against unhealthy eating, to then what should we all be aiming for in a good diet and whether we might be all eating...
Mar 07, 2024•4 min•Season 2Ep. 290
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 Merchant of Venice 1936 - Saturday 9 March, 2.30pm, Criterion Theatre, London Life of Pi - Wednesday 13 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm...
Mar 06, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 289
