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Our David Hogg finds about a way for blind and partially sighted people to connect with others in their local area.

The Scottish Government is working to co-create an Equalities Plan to underpin it’s work for an equitable society. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Kaukab Stewart MSP, Minister for Equalities, to learn more about it’s goals and how people with disabilities are helping to co-create the plan. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters With a Solid Pink Line Below

Some great news for blind and partially sighted people going to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 as Extant, the UK’s leading professional performing arts company of blind and visually impaired artists, has announced plans to make an Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue fully accessible for visually impaired audiences. This landmark Extant collaboration is with ZOO Venues in partnership with Sight Scotland and Visually Impaired Creators Scotland (VICS).Three headline performances at ZOO will feature Extant Enhance – a bold and innovative programme that reimagines access as a creative and collaborative process.The three shows are Holly Gifford’s Big Little Sister, Shaper/Caper’s Small Town Boys and Full Out Formula/Almanac Projects’ I Think It Could Work.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Tam Gilbert, Extant’s Trainee Artistic Director to find out more about this fantastic collaboration with ZOO Venues. To find out more about the Extant collaboration with ZOO Venues along with more about access at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 for blind and partially sighted festival goers do visit - https://extant.org.uk/project/edinburgh-festival-fringe-2025(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)

After a successful research project by the University of Brighton, the city’s Sea Lanes pool has announced dedicated times for blind and partially sighted people to come along for a dip.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Sadie Rockliffe, from Brighton University, and Elizabeth Meadows, from Sea Lanes, to find out more about the accessible sessions.If you’d like more info on the research, go to www.accessiblewaters.co.ukFor the sessions, go to www.sealanesbrighton.co.ukYou can email [email protected] or call 01273044163#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Logo, White Background RNIB In Bold Black Letters With A Solid Pink Line Below

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about cyber security, RHS awards and RNIB alumni. 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 call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image Shows A Smiling Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, Wearing Glasses And A Grey Jacket

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025A retelling on stage this week of Arnold Bennett’s 1908 novel ‘The Old Wives’ Tale’ set among the Punjabi Sikh community of Wolverhampton in ‘Marriage Material’ at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Carolyn Smith.About ‘Marriage Material’:Marriage Material By Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, based on the novel by Sathnam Sanghera.Three Generations. Two Love Stories. One Family Secret. “In our shops we will be Kings of England. And we will make this place our place. The Bains’ corner shop in Wolverhampton has been at the centre of the family for three generations. Against the backdrop of a changing 20th century, Mrs Bains is balancing running the business, caring for her ailing husband and the demands of her two headstrong daughters, who each have their eye on a different kind of future.Fast forward to the present day, a family tragedy pulls Arjan Bains back from a life in London. The shop represents everything he was trying to escape, but with his mother insisting it remain open, how long can he stay away?Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti (A Kind of People) adapts the critically acclaimed novel from Sathnam Sanghera (Empireland). Directed by Rep Associate Director and 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony Director, Iqbal Khan (East Is East, Of Mice and Men, Tartuffe, SILENCE).For more about access at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre do visit - https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/your-visit/accessibility/(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)

Paula Davey is an artist who, with her first exhibition, aims to raise awareness of glaucoma. David Hogg finds out more.

Alan Macdonald is sound engineer from Oban who could be the new voice of Lidl Self-Checkouts in Scotland.Amelia spoke to him about his sight loss journey, career so far and taking part in the competition.You can vote for Alan by going to https://unexpectedscottishvoice.co.uk/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.

UK charity Guide Dogs has recently come out of a period of Transformation, where it looked at staffing, services and running costs.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Guide Dogs CEO Andrew Lennox to discuss the changes.For more info on Guide Dogs, go to www.guidedogs.org.ukYou can also call their helpline on 0800 781 1444#RNIBConnectImage 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.

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description. AD makes television, movies, galleries and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. This month they discuss Fiddler on the roof, the rocky horror show and The Legend Of Rooney's Ring. If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description, In The Recording Studio

Our Lives - The Film I'll Never See' is on iPlayer now and documents the sight-loss journey of Dave Steele - AKA The Blind Poet - as his RP robs him of the last of his remaining useful vision. Robert Kirkwood talks to Dave and to filmmaker Matt Hopkins about the making of the film and the feedback they have both received. The Film I'll Never See - iPlayer Link Image description - A close-up image of a man (Dave Steele) with a thick, salt-and-pepper beard and intense eyes looking directly into the camera. He is using his fingers to form a rectangular frame over his right eye, mimicking the viewfinder of a camera. His expression is calm but thoughtful, drawing the viewer into his gaze. Superimposed text across the center of the image reads: “THE FILM I’LL NEVER SEE”, with the word “SEE” blurred, symbolizing visual impairment. At the bottom of the image, production credits appear in small text. Notably, the logos for ITV SignPost, BBC One, and Untruth are included.

Phoenix Golf has risen from the amalgamation of several disability golf charities in Scotland. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales, from Phoenix Golf, to find out why it’s a great game for blind and partially sighted people to try out. For more info, go to www.phoenixcup.org.uk 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.

Would you like to learn about a befriending service for visually impaired people? Jennifer Murray chats to Zoe Dunstan, Senior Volunteer Coordinator from a sight loss charity called Cam Sight, based in Cambridge, England. If you would like to learn more about Cam Sight or even volunteer for the charity, you can contact them in any of the following ways: Cam Sight's General Email address: [email protected] Cam Sight's Phone Number: 01223 420033 Cam Sight's Website: www.camsight.org.uk For any volunteering queries, you can contact the volunteer team direct via the following email address: [email protected] Image description: 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.

Hair and care CIC are hosting a film screening, panel discussion and art competition this fashion season. Hair and Care CIC have a Making Fashion Accessible Initiative this season. They're screening a short film starring participants and volunteers, hosting a panel discussion on the importance of inclusivity and accessibility within the fashion and beauty industries and have an artwork competition for b and ps artists. Amelia spoke to Fiona Quinn the Business Development, PR & Marketing Manager, to learn more... Visit the Hair And Care CIC website for more information - Hair&Care | Self care Workshops for the Visually Impaired Community in Greater London 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.

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about the Accessible Information Standard and the success of RNIB's Legacy Garden at this year's RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse. 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 call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025. This week we have a reimagining of Somerset Maugham’s ‘the Constant Wife’ at the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon with description by Professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Carolyn Smith. About ‘The Constant Wife’ ‘I can’t help it if you were careless with your cigarette case. I was extremely careful with your heart’ Constance has everything. A loving family, a beautiful home, a fulfilling career, and a husband as devoted to her as he is to his mistress. When her perfect set up is threatened, Constance fights back but refuses to play by the rules. Can she withstand society’s expectations? And can society withstand the force of a woman determined to do things her own way? RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey (Pericles) and playwright Laura Wade (Posh, Rivals) reunite after their Olivier Award-winning collaboration, Home, I’m Darling, to reimagine Somerset Maugham’s subversive comedy, The Constant Wife, in a sparkling new version featuring original music by multi award-winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum. Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey, Vigil) plays Constance, a 1920s heroine with a decidedly modern spirit. For more about access at the Royal Shakespeare Company do visit - https://www.rsc.org.uk/your-visit/access (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)

Five years after the tragic and preventable death of Cleveland Gervais—a man with sight loss who died after falling from a London train station platform—it has been announced that tactile markings have now been implemented in all railway stations across Great Britain. David Hogg speaks to Cleveland’s partner, Sekha Hall, and RNIB’s Erik Matthies to learn more…

On the first public day of the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Anna Tylor, RNIB Chair of Trustees who is also a keen visually impaired gardener about what it means to the RNIB having Paul Hervey-Brookes designed Legacy Garden not only winning a Gold Medal but other awards at the show too.The RNIB Legacy Garden has been kindly supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.To find out more about the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse as well as ways of leaving a legacy donation to the RNIB do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/rhsflowershowImage shows Anna and Toby talking at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse

Sam Ralfe (AKA blind mum) has started writing a series of children’s audiobooks inspired by the adventures of her son and guide dog.Amelia spoke with her to learn more.Buy Leo and Toe Toe's park adventure on Ko-di - Leo and Toe Toe's park adventure audiobook - Sam Ralfe Blind Mum's Ko-fi ShopFind Sam on Facebook as BlindMum - FacebookFind Sam on Instagram as @blind_mum - https://www.instagram.com/blind_mum/Find Sam on Tiktok as @samralfe - Sam Ralfe - Blind Mum (@samralfe) | TikTokImage 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.

Scotrail are holding events at railway stations across Scotland to mark Disability Pride Month. David Hogg caught up with RNIB Scotland’s Connor Joseph to learn more…

At the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Helen Smith RNIB’s Head of Legacy Engagement to find out how Press and RHS Members day has been in the Gold Medal Award winning RNIB Legacy Garden designed by award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes. The RNIB Legacy Garden has been kindly supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. To find out more about the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse as well as ways of leaving a legacy donation to the RNIB do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/rhsflowershow (Image shows a watercolour illustration of the RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse. It features two lattice pods surrounded by green trees and colourful flowers. The setting is designed to be accessible and provide a rich sensory experience.)

On the first public day of the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Beverley who is visually impaired and her sighted husband Richard about how they found it going round and exploring the Gold Medal Award winning RNIB Legacy Garden designed by multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes. The gold Medal award winning RNIB Legacy Garden has been kindly supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. To find out more about the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse as well as ways of leaving a legacy donation to the RNIB do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/rhsflowershow (Image shows a watercolour illustration of the RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse. It features two lattice pods surrounded by green trees and colourful flowers. The setting is designed to be accessible and provide a rich sensory experience.)

There are nine AD performances with touch tours at the Edinburgh international festival this year, Amelia spoke to Callum Madge to learn more about what’s on offer. See the full program on the EIF website - What's on | Edinburgh International Festival Learn more about access at the EIF on their website - Access | Edinburgh International Festival 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.

On the Press and Members Day at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chatted with Nicole, one of the visitors to the Gold Medal Award winning RNIB Legacy Garden designed by multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes, to find out how Nicole found it going round the garden, exploring some of the tactile areas of the garden and how the garden is helping to raise awareness of sight loss too. The gold Medal award winning RNIB Legacy Garden has been kindly supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. To find out more about the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse as well as ways of leaving a legacy donation to the RNIB do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/rhsflowershow (Image shows a watercolour illustration of the RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse. It features two lattice pods surrounded by green trees and colourful flowers. The setting is designed to be accessible and provide a rich sensory experience.)

On the Press and Members Day at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chats with Niall, one of the RNIB Volunteers who has been manning the Gold Medal Award winning RNIB Legacy Garden designed by multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes, to find out how visitors have found it walking around the garden, exploring some of the tactile features, going into the sight pods and also what Niall thinks of the garden himself too. The gold Medal award winning RNIB Legacy Garden has been kindly supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.To find out more about the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse as well as ways of leaving a legacy donation to the RNIB do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/rhsflowershow(Image shows Toby and Niall sat chatting on one of the seating areas in the RNIB Legacy Garden with Niall's guide dog at their feet)

Multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has designed the gold medal award winning RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 which has been kindly supported by the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey went on a tour of the RNIB Legacy Garden with Paul Hervey-Brookes to explore some of the amazing features of the garden. To find out more about the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse as well as ways of leaving a legacy donation to the RNIB do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/rhsflowershow(Image shows a watercolour illustration of the RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse. It features two lattice pods surrounded by green trees and colourful flowers. The setting is designed to be accessible and provide a rich sensory experience.)

Join Jonathan Abro on the final of our Vietnam Travelogue series.This week he visits Saigon and visits the impactful war remnants museum, before his final stop at a beautiful beach.Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues.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.

Toby Davey is in the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Wentworth Woodhouse 2025. RNIB is at RHS Wentworth this week and we’d love you to vote for the RNIB Legacy Garden, created by multi award winning Designer Paul Harvey Brookes for the People’s Choice Award. Just go to rhs.org.uk/WentworthPeoplesChoice (Image shows a watercolour illustration of the RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse. It features two lattice pods surrounded by green trees and colourful flowers. The setting is designed to be accessible and provide a rich sensory experience.)

Jennifer Murray chats to Sabine Jover about her sight loss journey. 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.

With the Surfing England visually impaired sessions coming up fairly soon RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Paralympic triathlon bronze medalist, three times world champion visually impaired surfer and sports coach Melissa Reid to find out what it is like to go surfing as a visually impaired person and what it might be like stepping on a surf board for the first time too. Melissa will be at the up-coming Surfing England VI surfing sessions in Croyde, Devon on 14 and 15 August 2025 giving some advice about surfing to the blind and partially sighted people taking part, passing on her in-depth knowledge of the sport and some of her coaching techniques too. There is more about the up-coming VI surfing sessions on the Surfing England website - https://www.surfingengland.org/2025/05/22/2025-vi-surfing-sessions/ (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)

With the RNIB Legacy Garden designed by multi-award winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes and kindly supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery about to go on show at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 from 16 to 20 July 2025, RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Hazel Johnston Long term partnerships manager at the People’s Postcode Lottery to find out more about how players have been supporting the work of the RNIB and helping to make the garden possible. Hazel began by giving an overview of how the People’s Postcode Lottery works and how players have been supporting the RNIB for some time now. Toby asked Hazel whether there were any features of the RNIB Legacy Garden that might work well in her own garden before asking what Hazel would like visitors to the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse to take away from visiting the garden and what Players might gain from knowing that they have helped to make the RNIB Legacy Garden possible too. To find out more about the RNIB Legacy Garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse, how to purchase a ticket for the show as well as ways of leaving a legacy donation to the RNIB do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/rhsflowershow And to find out more about the People’s Postcode Lottery do visit - postcodelottery.co.uk Image shows a watercolour illustration of the RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse. It features two lattice pods surrounded by green trees and colourful flowers. The setting is designed to be accessible and provide a rich sensory experience.

This weekend’s ‘Revvv It Up’ festival in Dungiven, Northern Ireland will be a mixture of full throttle action and fundraising for good causes. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.For more information and tickets, visit the Revvv It Up Festival website - Revvv It Up Festival 2025 – A Weekend of Horsepower, Music & Family Fun! Tickets, Sat 19 Jul 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

For over 9 years now, UK sight loss charity RNIB has been working and campaigning to make all NHS England patient information, available to blind and partially sighted people in an accessible way.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Anna Tylor and Khadija Raza, from RNIB, to find out if there’s light at the end of the tunnel.If you’d like more details, please go to rnib.in/AIS2025 or visit www.rnib.org.uk#RNIBConnectImage 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.

Alex Brooke is an amazing fundraiser and also a proud dad to 13-year-old Izzy, who also happens to be visually impaired following a diagnosis of Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy at birth. Recently, Alex did a 10K run in support of RNIB and he joined Paulina Kuchorew to tell her more about the event and his daughter. 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.

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Matt talks about The NHS 10 year Plan, Welfare Reform, employment and Eastenders.If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnectImage shows a smiling Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, wearing glasses and a grey Jacket.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we have ‘Ghost Stories’ as the UK Tour visited the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Sue Reading. About ‘Ghost Stories’ ‘An immaculately crafted evening of entertainment’ - Time Out A truly terrifying theatrical experience created by The League of Gentlemen’s Jeremy Dyson, and Andy Nyman, co-creator of Derren Brown’s television and stage shows. GHOST STORIES mixes the very best of theatre with the buzz of a thrill-ride, delivering something truly unique. When Professor Goodman, arch-sceptic out to debunk the paranormal, embarks on an investigation of three apparent hauntings – as recounted by a night-watchman, a teenage boy, and a businessman awaiting his first child – Goodman finds himself at the outer limits of rationality, and fast running out of explanations. After exhilarating audiences for two years in the West End and across the world with record breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, GHOST STORIES is “Genuine scary fun” (Sunday Times), a worldwide phenomenon more spine-tingling and fantastically terrifying than ever. “I had to sleep with the lights on” (Metro). Are you brave enough to book? For more about the UK tour of ‘Ghost Stories’ with details of dates and times of performances around the country do visit the production website - https://ghoststoriesplay.com To find out more about access at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre including details of audio described performances do visit - https://www.grandtheatre.co.uk/access/ (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)

How does sight loss impact creativity? How can you inject some more playfulness and expression into your daily life? We gathered three panellists in to discuss creativity and playfulness as a blind or partially sighted person in our latest Roundtable. Join composer Bobby Goulder, Writer Ellen Renton and Volunteer Liam Mckinney for this month’s roundtable. Learn more about Bobby on his website - Bobby Goulder - Sound Without Sight Learn more about Ellen on her website - Ellen Renton 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.

On Wednesday 9th of July, the government’s welfare bill passed its final House of Commons stage as MPs have voted in favour, following some further amendments. But what could this mean for blind and partially sighted people in the UK? Joining us now to discuss the bill is RNIB’s Policy Lead, Roisin Jacklin.For the full RNIB response visit: Read the outcome of UK MPs final vote on the welfare bill | RNIBIf you have questions around the bill you can call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 and if you would like to get involved in future campaigning email [email protected] 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 Braille Chess Association recently had a tournament in one of the UK's most iconic institutions.Amelia spoke to Abi Baker to learn more...Learn more about The Braille Chess Association on their website - BCA – Bringing Chess To Visually Impaired PeopleImage 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.

Do you enjoy listening to audio plays for radio? Well Jennifer Murray catches up with Tony Vale to learn about his involvement in the writing of audio plays.To learn more about Tony's work, you can contact him at the following email address:[email protected] By Four's Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/FourbyFourUK/posts/four-by-four-team-member-tony-vale-is-one-of-the-writers-for-this-community-led-/1813775638841772/Image description: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.

Enjoy the mesmerising Water Puppets and the thundering Train Street of Vietnam in this travelogue with Jonathan Abro.Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues.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.

Join Jonathan Abro on the fifth of our Vietnam Travelogue series. This week he wanders along the Mekong river and tries more delicious food. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. 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.

HMRC are making sure that young people have all the things they need to be ‘summer-job ready’. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the new features in the accessible HMRC app.

Jennifer Murray chats to Ania Grudna to learn about her sight loss journey.Image description: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.

Jennifer Murray speaks to Javier Rodriguez from Madrid, Spain to learn about his sight loss journey. Image description: 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.

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of the latest technology, products, and support services for blind and partially sighted people.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was at Sight Village Central in the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere and chatting with a number of the exhibitors and caught up with Andrew from V I Safety who are also the main sponsor of this year’s exhibition.For more about V I Safety do visit their website - https://visafety.co.uk Image shows Toby posing with his recording kit by a Sight Village banner. Behind him a door open wide shows a busy exhibition space. Toby is smiling and is wearing a light check short sleeve shirt. He's holding his big interview microphone and is wearing his headphones around his neck.

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of the latest technology, products, and support services for blind and partially sighted people.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was at Sight Village Central in the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere and chatting with a number of the exhibitors and caught up with Jesper from Be My Eyes.For more about Be My Eyes do visit their website - https://www.bemyeyes.comImage shows Toby posing with his recording kit by a Sight Village banner. Behind him a door open wide shows a busy exhibition space. Toby is smiling and is wearing a light check short sleeve shirt. He's holding his big interview microphone and is wearing his headphones around his neck.

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of the latest technology, products, and support services for blind and partially sighted people.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was at Sight Village Central in the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere and chatting with a number of the exhibitors and caught up with Aram from KAPSYS about KAPX their new wearable device for orientation and obstacle avoidance.For more about KAPX do visit the KAPSYS website - https://www.kapsys.com/en/produit/kapx-2/Image shows Toby posing with his recording kit by a Sight Village banner. Behind him a door open wide shows a busy exhibition space. Toby is smiling and is wearing a light check short sleeve shirt. He's holding his big interview microphone and is wearing his headphones around his neck.

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of the latest technology, products, and support services for blind and partially sighted people.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was at Sight Village Central in the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere and chatting with a number of the exhibitors and caught up with two people from Look UK to find out more about how the charity supports young blind and partially sighted people.For more about Look UK do visit their website - https://www.look-uk.orgImage shows Toby posing with his recording kit by a Sight Village banner. Behind him a door open wide shows a busy exhibition space. Toby is smiling and is wearing a light check short sleeve shirt. He's holding his big interview microphone and is wearing his headphones around his neck.

Sight Village is the UK's leading exhibition of the latest technology, products, and support services for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was at Sight Village Central in the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham taking in the atmosphere and chatting with a number of the exhibitors and caught up with Emma from Blind in Business to find out how they support blind and partially sighted people into employment.. For more about Blind in Business do visit their website - https://blindinbusiness.org.uk Image shows Toby posing with his recording kit by a Sight Village banner. Behind him a door open wide shows a busy exhibition space. Toby is smiling and is wearing a light check short sleeve shirt. He's holding his big interview microphone and is wearing his headphones around his neck.