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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: Titanique - Sunday 9 February, 3pm, touch tour 1.40pm, Criterion Theatre, London The Lonely Londoners - Thursday 13 February, 7.30pm, tou...
With a lot in the news recently around health professionals changing obesity measurements away from BMI and a lot of talk about injections for weight management too, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth to explain exactly what BMI actually means. Then to Elizabeth’s thoughts on those injections for weight management that have also been in the news and some of the concerns that people have had about poss...
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Barry Snell chats to Optometrist Dr Jonathan Denniss from University of Bradford, who is chief investigator for a new new study which aims to improve the way Glaucoma is detected. The project, which is funded by the Medical Research Council, also aims to reduce misdiagnosis of the disease. If you would like to find out more about the trial please email j.denniss@bradford.ac.uk
On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert speaks to Janice once again. This time they talk trips to shops and restaurants, and there are certainly a few amusing encounters that Janice tells us about that she had with her guide dog Megan.
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: UCL’s Grant Museum of Zoology - recorded audio described guide, London War Horse - Saturday 25 January, 2.30pm, touch tour 12noon, New Vi...
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Annie Spooner is an owner of a cake making business in Colchester. She also happens to live with Retinitis Pigmentosa, or RP for short. She spoke with our Paulina Kuchorew about her passion, her sight loss, and also shares how you can nominate someone for a sweet giveaway. You can follow Annie on social media by searching for "Annie's Cake Creations." Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. U...
As we start the New year for the first of our regular check ins with Glasgow Based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about those New year’s resolutions we make at the beginning of the year to be a bit more healthier and what affect they might have on our bodies too. Elizabeth began by chatting with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey firstly about the coughs and colds that seem to be around and about at the moment. Then to those New Year’s resolutions with Elizabeth and Toby talking about wheth...
Blind Dave Heeley OBE is a fundraiser from the West Midlands, who has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for West Bromwhich Albion's - Albion Foundation. Dave is currently training for his 17th and final London marathon. To make his final marathon even more special, he will be joined on the day by his daughters. Barry Snell caught up with him to find out how it's all going. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underli...
Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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With a slightly spicy, but definitely warming recipe, here's Paulina trying out the sweet and spicy hot orange drink. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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: Hamilton - Thursday 19 December, 2.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff A Christmas Carol (Ish) - Friday 20 December, 7.30pm, @sohoplac...
Explore the beauty and sensational story behind a stolen Leonardo Da Vinci the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS). They have an online, sociable art session exploring 'Madonna Of The Yarnwinder' on the 18th December 2024, from 2 to 3.30pm Amelia spoke to Meg Faragher from the NGS Learning and Engagement team to learn more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connec...
Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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What is it like going to see a musical with your guide dog? Today, Luci Franks tells us about her latest excursion to the theatre with her guide dog Mabel. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
The festive season is here, but can it really be Christmas without watching a cheesy rom-com? Reviewing Hot Frosty, it's Kris Wallace and Paulina Kuchorew. Image shows the movie poster: The two leads pose together holding hands with a sleepy snowy village behind them. Jack is on the left, showing off his muscles in a sleeveless boiler suit and a red scarf draped around his neck. He has brown hair and a cheeky smile. Kathy is wearing a knitted long sleeve green dress and has brown hair cascading ...
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With festive lights up in our high streets, many Christmas markets tempting us too and with Christmas coming up very quickly now too, for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about how to be prepared for the festive holidays. Elizabeth began by advising us all to get our prescriptions in early if we have not already done so then to when and whether our local pharmacy will be open over Christmas and the new year. Then to some thoughts on remedies that wou...
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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: Alice In Wonderland Returns - Tuesday 10 December, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Monday 23 December, 6.30pm, touch tour tbc, Brixton House, Lon...
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As we start to move in to winter talk is generally about catching flu or a cold but in recent months there has been a lot of talk in the news about Norovirus being a problem during the winter too. So for this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the Norovirus. Elizabeth began by explaining to RnIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about what exactly is Norovirus. Then to chatting about whether there are any treatments at all for Norovirus along with so...
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