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RNIB Scotland has a new project which aims to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people living in rural or isolated areas of Scotland. David Hogg spoke to Louise from Thurso about her son Frankie…

The Forth Valley Sensory Centre in Falkirk, provides a wide range of services for people with varying degrees of sensory loss.The purpose built centre is about to reach a Milestone Anniversary, with great plans to celebrate. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jacquie Winning MBE and Laura Cluxton, from Forth Valley Sensory Centre, to find out more.For more info on the centre, go to www.forthvalleysensorycentre.org or call 01324590888#RNIBConnect@Allan_insight @FVSensoryCentre @RNIBScotland #Blind #PartiallySightedImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

RNIB Cymru has published it’s Manifesto ahead of the forthcoming Welsh Elections, outlining how parties can help improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people in Wales.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Liz Williams, from RNIB Cymru, to hear more about the asks…If you’d like more info on services in Wales, or would like to see the Manifesto, go to www.rnib.org.uk/cymru#RNIBConnectImage shows RNIB Cymru logo, white background, "RNIB Cymru" in bold black letters, a solid pink line below.

Following tragedy, Ryan Davison wanted to give back so he set up A1 Vipers, a football team for VI children. He shares his story with David Hogg.

Folk and Roots presenter Aly prince has now been volunteering with RNIB and making his weekly music programme for 10 years. An incredible milestone. Barry Snell caught up with him to chat about his time presenting and volunteering with the UK's leading sight loss charity - RNIB.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 month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of RNIB Northern Ireland’s Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on.This month’s topics include Active Travel, Disability Strategy and accessible voting. If you’d like to find out more, or get involved in campaigning, email [email protected]#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.

Following on from the great success of the first Lived Experience Leadership Conference which brought many blind and partially sighted people together to shape stronger leadership within the sight loss sector from people with first hand lived experience of sight loss the conference is back for 2026. The Lived Experience Leadership Conference 2026: Resilience Reimagined takes place from 25 to 26 March 2026 at Conference Aston in Birmingham.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by David Aldwinckle, RNIB’s Director of Insight for a look back on the first Lived Experience Leadership conference went and an overview of what will be happening during this year’s conference too.(Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

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 another audio described theatre review.This time we have a very powerful play with ‘Please Do Not Touch’ in the Patrick studio at the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional Audio Describer Carolyn Burn.About ‘Please Do Not Touch’“They will tell you that legal and illegal are the same as right and wrong. And I’ve told you that you only have to sit still for a moment and watch the pieces move to see what a lie that is.”Mason is an activist who explores historic houses on TikTok to uncover the true stories behind the objects that lie within. After an incident with a Somali Afro comb, he is wrongly imprisoned in a Young Offender Institution. Can he find a way to survive this ordeal and navigate how to keep speaking up when everything is designed to silence him?Written by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey and directed by award-winning theatre maker, Gail Babb – ‘Please Do Not Touch’ asks important questions about colonial legacy and contested heritage whilst shining a light on the criminal justice system.For more about ‘Please Do Not Touch’ do visit China Plate Theatre Company’s website - https://chinaplatetheatre.com/whats-on/current/please-do-not-touch/(Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.Back to RNIB NI Tech Fair where Chair of Trustees at RNIB, Anna Tylor, shared some highlights from the day, why she loves audiobooks and a recommendation.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.VI student Georgia is using her thesis to learn how educational professionals can better support future VI students.Amelia spoke to her to learn more and also find out who can participate in her work.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.Amelia caught up with RNIB NI’s Laura Cummings for her reflections on the day. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.Amelia speaks to NaviLens about their work in NI, the different applications for Navilens and how they keep user’s data safe. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.Now Amelia speaks to well-known local Shirley about what the day has offered her and her brother, and her desire for payment plans for accessible tech and a local hub. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.What is the My Care and how is it making health information more accessible for people in Northern Ireland?Amelia spoke to the app team to learn more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.Richard Moore is back again to tell Amelia about being the CEO of a charity and why he loves volunteering for radio. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.Richard Moore talks to Amelia at the NI Tech Fair now about the tech that makes a difference to his everyday life. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.Ruairí McHugh, The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, visited the RNIB NI Tech Fair, here’s Amelia speaking about life for blind and partially sighted people in the city. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

Ahead of the first performance of '(We Indulge In) A Bit Of Roll Play' we gathered some of the team for a candid talk about Sexuality, Disability and showing this on stage.Join Amelia in conversation with blind Counsellor and Disability Consultant Sally Clay, Intimacy Co-ordinator Vanessa Cofey, and Audio Describer Emma-Jane McHenry as they discuss how they're worked together.Catch (We Induge In) A Bit Of Roll Play at Glasgow's Tramway on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 February at 7.30pm, or Saturday 21 February at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.Learn more on the Tramway Website - Birds of Paradise Theatre Company - (We indulge in) a bit of roll play

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.Our Amelia was there and caught up with tech volunteer Jason about why he enjoys volunteering for RNIB. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.Our Amelia Hilton was there and spoke to local sight loss organisation, Angel Eyes, about how they support young people. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.Our Amelia was there and caught up with Tech Talk host Jackie Brown about what she’s excited about in the day ahead. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.Our Amelia was there and spoke with RNIB Northern Ireland Director Robert Shilladay to learn more about the day’s offerings and key areas they are focussing on. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

Our David Hogg chats to photographer Charlie Flounders about picking the camera back up after sight loss and her podcast…

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon talks about accessible voting, Access To Work and RNIB Talking Books 90th anniversary.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 Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnectImage shows Simon smiling for the camera. He is a white man with neat, short fair hair, dressed in a white shirt and charcoal suit jacket.

Wales Council of the Blind and Thomas Pocklington Trust have launched the UK’s newest Sight Loss Council. Hywel Davies went along to the launch event to hear from organisers and new council members.For more information on the work of Sight Loss Council Cymru, visit their website - Wales - Sight Loss Council

Join Jonathan in the glamorous Porto Montegro and old city of Kotor.Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.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.

Jonathan continues his travels through the Balkans, stopping at the party city of Budva in Montenegro.Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.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.

RNIB is creating opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to gain practical experience. Hywel Davies caught up with Mohammed and Sharon to share their experiences of the ‘See Work Differently’ scheme.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

The Royal Ballet and Opera House in London continue their access programme with up-coming audio described performances and touch tours for blind and partially sighted people of the Royal Ballet’s revival of Glen Tetley’s 60’s cult classic Pierrot Lunaire.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Deirdre Chapman, Rehearsal Director at The Royal Ballet and Audio Describer Alice Gilmour for some background to the revival of Pierrot Lunaire and how this classic work of dance that blends both modern and classical ballet set to Schoenberg slightly challenging score is being brought to life on stage with description for visually impaired people.There are three audio described performances of Pierrot Lunaire on Wednesday 11, Thursday 12 and Tuesday 17 February all at 7.45pm with a touch tour prior to the performance on Thursday 12 February at 6.45pm and the performance on Tuesday 17 February is also a relaxed performance too. To book your tickets for the audio described performances of Pierrot Lunaire do either email [email protected] or telephone the Box Office on 020 7304 4000. Do be aware that if you look for tickets for the dates of the audio described performances online the website might indicate that the performances are fully booked out as currently the booking system does not show the allocated seats set aside for blind and partially sighted people. For more about access at The Royal Ballet and Opera House do visit - https://www.rbo.org.uk/visit/access-at-rbo(Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

The Eye Believe Podcast is a collective of blind and partially sighted individuals from different cultural backgrounds coming together to discuss and share their unique experiences of sight loss on a range of powerful topics from their own personal perspectives along with how the community around them sees them as visually impaired people.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Ashrafia Choudhury, the founder of Eye Believe, to find out more about how Eye Believe came about and the set up of the podcast, some examples of the topics that have been covered in the podcast, what Ashrafia would like people to come away with after catching the Eye Believe Podcast on RNIB Connect Radio and how the podcast has helped to change attitudes to sight loss within her community too. The first episode of the Eye Believe Podcast will be broadcast on RNIB Connect Radio on Tuesday 17 February at 7pm, repeated Saturday 21 February at 8pm with future episodes going out on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm and repeated on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 8pm.You can subscribe to the Eye Believe Podcast by searching for ‘Eye Believe BlindPod’ on Spotify, follow EyeBeleiveBlindPod on Instagram and to reach Ashrafia and the rest of the collective behind the podcast do email [email protected]. Image shows the Eye Believe logo: The words 'Eye Believe' written in bold black letters with 'Empower, Inspire, Share' written underneath in smaller writing. A drawing at the top is of an eye with orange rays beaming down behind the text on a beige background.

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, for a look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon chats settling into his new position as RNIB Chief Executive, engaging with RNIB staff, and what work he'll focus on over the coming months.If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Amazon smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnectImage shows Simon smiling for the camera. He is a white man with neat, short fair hair, dressed in a white shirt and charcoal suit 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 another audio described theatre review.This week we are looking at what might be someones first experience of theatre with two great family shows, Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome and Aladdin at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre to find out how a pantomime comes to live with AD for an accessible experience that can be shared with the whole family too.About Robin Hood - The ultimate sheriff-busting pantomime extravaganza.Join TV fashionista, DJ and radio star Gok Wan as Gok Scarlet, Birmingham panto favourite Matt Slack as Robin Hood, Faye Tozer as Maid Marion and Matt Cardle as the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham. The all star line-up is completed by Andrew Ryan as Henrietta Hood, Sandra Marvin as The Spirit of Sherwood, and pantomime royalty Christopher Biggins who makes a special appearance as King Richard.With stunning scenery and dazzling costumes direct from The London Palladium, Robin Hood promises all the ingredients of a perfect pantomime: laugh-out-loud comedy, bundles of audience participation, astonishing special effects, and plenty of boos and hisses for the whole family to enjoy.About Aladdin - Join Aladdin on a spectacular quest from humble beginnings to riches beyond his wildest dreams! With a magical lamp, the help of a trusty genie and three wishes, only he can take on the evil sorcerer Abanazar! Can he conquer the cave of wonders and who will win the heart of the princess in the most spellbinding battle of good versus evil!?Join West End leading lady Zoe Birkett (Pop Idol/Moulin Rouge The Musical/The Bodyguard) as Spirit of the Ring, Michael Greco (EastEnders/The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) as the evil Abanazar and CBeebies’ Ben Cajee as Aladdin in the ultimate pantomime adventure for all the family!Returning favourites Tam Ryan (Wishee Washee) and Ian Adams (Widow Twankey) are joined by Wolverhampton’s own Sofie Anné as Princess Jasmine, West End star Duane Gooden as the Genie and panto legend Ian Billings as The Notary!

With support from Thomas Pocklington Trust, there are now more than twenty-five volunteer-led Sight Loss Councils across the UK. Hywel Davies caught up with the team behind the new ‘Sight Loss Council Cymru’ to hear more.For more information, visit the Sight Loss Council Cymru website - Wales - Sight Loss Council

Bees are buzzing and Grey Herons are with us! Amelia returns to explore the many celebrations in February and share some returning friends from nature.Learn more about the nature you can enjoy each month on the RSPB website - RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity 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.

Two students from Canada are working on a device that can detect scaffolding and tree branches to make travelling easier for blind and partially sighted people.Amelia spoke to Jack Redberger and Jay Koidhis to learn more.Email Jack and Jay at [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.

Based in Northern Ireland and looking for a social, tech-themed day? The RNIB tech fair is free to attend and takes place in Londonderry on Wednesday 11th of February.Amelia spoke with Jo Kenny 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: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

Jack Marshall, a blind man from Stoke-on-Trent who has moderate hearing loss has recently picked up his degree certificate in Computer Science and Music Production at Keele University’s winter graduation ceremony and hopes that his story of going through mainstream and specialist education will help to inspire other blind and partially sighted people to achieve their goals in life. When Jack was born he was diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity and also has some moderate hearing loss too. He went through mainstream education up to A-levels, then went on to the Royal National College for the Blind, where he got into computers and music which encouraged him to go on to Keele University to study Computer Science and Music Production.Jack explains to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about how he wants to use his story and experiences of going through education and graduating with his degree to encourage other blind and partially sighted people to not let barriers get in the way of achieving their goals in life whatever that might be.(Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village Scotland.

Join Jonathan Abro on a memorable river jouney and beachfront hotel stay in Monetenegro.Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.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.

‘Your Stories’ brings together objects from Glasgow Life Museum’s collection with personal stories from community curators. Community members from RNIB Scotland came together to select items that resonated with them and shaped the final display by sharing their own experiences, memories and perspectives alongside the objects.Amelia spoke to community curator Krishna about how radio and audiobooks ehance his life.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.

‘Your Stories’ brings together objects from Glasgow Life Museum’s collection with personal stories from community curators. Community members from RNIB Scotland came together to select items that resonated with them and shaped the final display by sharing their own experiences, memories and perspectives alongside the objects.Amelia spoke to community curator Terry about which objects were meaningful for him.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.

‘Your Stories’ brings together objects from Glasgow Life Museum’s collection with personal stories from community curators. Community members from RNIB Scotland came together to select items that resonated with them and shaped the final display by sharing their own experiences, memories and perspectives alongside the objects.Amelia spoke to RNIB Community Coordinator, Conor Joseph and Head of Glasgow Life Museums & Collections, Jane Rowlands to learn more about their collaboration.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 the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the NT and a couple that are available online with audio description via NT at home.Audio described performances included: ‘The Playboy of the Western World’ Friday 20 February, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, National’s Littleton Theatre.‘Man and Boy’ Saturday 28 February 1.30pm, touch tour 11.30am, National’s Dorfman Theatre.‘Summer Folk’ Saturday 4 April 2pm, touch tour 12noon and Monday 20 April 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, National’s Olivier Theatre.From NT at home with audio description David recommended ‘The Land of the Living’ and ‘A Tupperware of Ashes’.To find out more about the National Theatre’s audio description offer and services for blind and partially sighted people do either call the NT on 020 7452 3961 or visit the NT website - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.ukAnd for more about NT at home and to view many theatre productions online with audio description do visit - https://www.ntathome.com(Image shows National Theatre logo, A capital N and T in black against a white background)

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell learns how RNIB is creating opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to gain some work experience. He spoke with RNIB's Nigel Townley and Devin Adams to learn how the work placement in Edinburgh is helping her build confidence.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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 another audio described theatre reviews.This week we have the spectacular musical ‘Miss Saigon’ as the current new UK and Ireland touring production visited the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham with description by Professional Audio Describer. About ‘Miss Saigon’Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents the spectacular new production of Miss Saigon as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn for this new tour of the UK and Ireland.In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17 year-old Kim is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as The Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For 3 years Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he’s fathered a son.The soaring score of ‘Miss Saigon’ features hit songs including; “The Heat is On”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” and “The American Dream”.For more about the UK and Ireland tour of ‘Miss Saigon’ including dates and times of performances in theatres do visit - https://miss-saigon.com(Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

With Valentines Day and Mother’s Day on the horizon, one sight loss charity in south Wales is giving people the chance to create their very own bouquet. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can get involved.

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio speak to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on at the moment. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.To complete the Access To Work Survey, visit - https://rnib.in/atw-survey If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email [email protected] can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on your socials or search for RNIB Campaigns#RNIBConnect

More now from Hubert’s trip to the launch event for autonomous ride-sharing service ‘Waymo’. Where Hubert and guide dog Ceasar got a guided tour of the vehicle.

Have you ever taken a ride in a taxi without a driver? The autonomous ride-sharing service ‘Waymo’ will launch its service in London later this year. Hubert Pawelkiewicz went along to the launch event to find out more. Whilst there he spoke to Guide Dogs CEO Andrew Lennox.

An upcoming football talent day in London is hoping to find the next generation of England players. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.To sign up for the event, visit the Bloomsbury Football website - Bloomsbury X Para Football England Talent Day - Bloomsbury Football