Have you ever wondered what it’s like for a blind or partially sighted person to visualise art? Hubert has been speaking to Millie, a graphics student about her sight loss journey, and how she makes art accessible for her.
On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert once again chats to Chris Wallace from Berkshire Stags, this time all about going shopping and visiting restaurants.
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: Descriptive Tour and Workshop: The Collection - Sunday 25 August, 11am, national Portrait Gallery, London Fantastically Great Women Who C...
In our weekly Guide Dog Blogs feature, Hubert talks to Chris Wallace and asks him about how he takes his guide dog to Cricket matches.
In this edition of Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert speaks to Luci Franks as he tries to get some tips on traveling with your guide dog on trains and buses.
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: Much Ado About Nothing - Saturday 10 August, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London & Juliet - Thursday 15 Augus...
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a unique and memorable celebration of music, dance and military pageantry is underway. But did you know that this iconic event also has a couple shows coming up with audio description and a Touch Tour beforehand? Let’s find out more from audio describer, Amanda Drollinger. The audio described events are on Thursday 8th of August and Tuesday 13th of August. Image: Crowds attend the The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Edinburgh Castle is lit up in the backgrou...
Edinburgh International Festival is underway, and today we’re taking a look at a joyful dance performance from Brazil. Grupo Corpo has its UK premiere and will be available to experience with audio description (AD). So, let’s find out a bit more about this unique performance from the show’s audio describer, Amanda Drollinger. The AD performance for this show is on Wednesday 7th of August. Book tickets by calling the box office on 0311 473 2056 or visiting the EIF website www.eif.co.uk/events/ple...
Have you ever wanted to make your own music but not sure where to start? Well artificial intelligence could step in to make creating your own songs in no time. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding out about 'Suno'. You can find out more about AI music from Suno here - Suno
It’s that time of the week when we discuss our favourite guide companions. This week, Hubert chats with blind adventurer Dean Dunbar, as he tells us about taking his guide dog Molly mountain biking, and there’s even a short story about an under cover guide dog.
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with American pop singer, Tiffany. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'North', 'South.'
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Pauline Black, lead singer of English 2 tone ska revival ban, The Selecter. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland...
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer, Nix Kershaw. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: '...
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Scottish musician, singer-songwriter and record producer Midge Ure. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'Nort...
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with musician and founding member of Living in a Box, Marcus Vere. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'North', 'S...
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Scottish pop duo Hue and Cry. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'North', 'South.'...
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with David Grant, lead singer of British soul/Brit funk band Linx. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'North', 'S...
Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with English singer and frontman of the two-tone band Bad Manners, Buster Bloodvessel. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Sc...
Thomas Pocklington Trust have once again released more internship opportunities as part of their Get Set Progress Program, and Hubert has been speaking to Josh, head of internships about what opportunities are available.
For this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are talking about urinary tract infections or UTIs as they are sometimes called. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about some of the symptoms of UTIs which people might find a bit unpleasant and then too outlining some of the main causes of urinary tract infections. Moving then on to any ways around the prevention of urinary tract infections. Finally Elizabeth talked about some of the reaso...
In Guide Dog Blogs this week Hubert speaks to Luci franks about taking your guide dog to outdoor events, including rugby matches and festivals, and also what events you may want to think twice about before taking your canine companion to.
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: 101 Dalmatians - The Musical , Saturday 27 July, 2pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Curve Theatre Leicester Your Lie In April - Sunday 28 July, 1pm...
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 - Wednesday 17 July, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester Boys From The Black Stuff - Thur...
As we all might be gearing up for the summer months with more time out and about whether that is in our gardens, taking a stroll n a local park or maybe time on the beach whether that is here in the UK or abroad, so for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the things we should all be thinking about at this time of the year around keeping cool and out of the midday sun. As well as advice about sun protection Elizabeth also talks about the potential ...
If you are partially sighted, and are part of the Asian community, and would like to hear from fellow blind and partially sighted people within your community, Hubert has been speaking to Ashrafia and Saima who host a podcast which maybe what you are looking for.
If you have or know someone with Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and you would like to learn more about it, There is a podcast out there which could be helpful. Hubert has been speaking to Shaimond, the host of the podcast about how it has originated and what it’s about.
Here's our latest film review and this time we're looking at the latest release in a big post-apocalyptic movie franchise. Paulina Kuchorew speaks with Luci Franks to hear her review of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Image shows the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga poster. The movie title is written in bold orange-gold letters at the centre, behind it, Furiosa stares ahead with furrowed brows, striking eyes and dark paint across her forehead. Other characters are much smaller on the poster and stand seriously ...
Ayrshire Visually Impaired Social club are currently looking for new members to come and join them and to get involved in their weekly meet up's. Barry Snell caught up with club member Melinda Hanvey, to find out more {Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters}
Ashley J Hicks is a New York based actor, writer, teaching artist and podcast co-host. Her credits include '2022 Disney Discovers: Television Showcase', and recently Netflix’s Sci-fi flick 'Atlas'. She also happens to be living with albinism. She shares her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. Image: A striking photo of Ashley. She is a black woman with albinism wearing a black leather jacket. Her hair is blonde, curly and pinned up as she stands in front of an all black background....
Did you know that last week of June is Glaucoma Awareness Week? But what is glaucoma, how does it affect your eyes and why is talking about your family's eye health history important? Paulina Kuchorew speaks with Nishani Amerasinghe, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and president of UK and Éire Glaucoma Society, as well as Wayne Bebb and his son Gethin, about their family's glaucoma story. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold ...
