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Looking for a new recipe to try this Festive season? Here’s one that will make your home smell absolutely delicious. Ingredients: 1.5kg of pork shoulder, deboned 2 teaspoons of coarse sea salt 2 teaspoons of barbecue seasoning powder 4 teaspoons of smoked paprika powder 1 teaspoon of ground cumin 1 teaspoon of mustard powder 1/4 teaspoon of chilli powder 1 tablespoon of black treacle 3 teaspoons of cider vinegar 100ml of cider Method: In a mixing bowl, create a marinade by mixing the black treacle, cider vinegar, smoked paprika, barbecue seasoning, cumin, mustard and chilli powder. Make slashes in the top of the pork shoulder where the smooth layer of fat is. Make the slashes deep enough to cut through the layer of fat but not the actual meat itself. Turn the shoulder over and rub the marinade primarily into the meat (not the fat). Chill in the fridge for at least 24 hours to marinate. After 24 hours, rub the coarse sea salt on to the fat of the pork, deep into the slashes. In a large roasting dish, place a wire rack and put the pork shoulder on top of the wire rack with the fat layer facing up. Pour 300ml of water and 100ml of cider into the bottom of the roasting tin (underneath the wire rack). Cover the pork loosely with foil and cook in the oven at 140oC for 4 hours. After 4 hours, remove the foil, turn the oven up to 180oC and cook for a further 45 minutes until the pork is very tender and the skin has a crispy crackling. Once the pork is tender, remove from the oven, cover with foil and leave to rest. Pour the juice from the roasting tin into a jug and leave to settle and separate. There will be a thick fat layer in the jug which you can skim and discard. I have found the best VI method to do this is to pour the jug slowly and very carefully into another jug, where the fat will leave the jug first, leaving the required juice last. With the remaining liquid, place it into a saucepan, simmering on a high heat until it has been reduced. Add the cider and boil until the liquid has reduced again. Serve the pork with the liquid drizzled on top as well as seasonal vegetables. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary logo. On a green background written in 3 rows: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. Connect Radio is underlined with a bold white line.

Looking for a new recipe to try this Festive season? Here’s Kim Jaye with her recipe that’s perfect if you need that vegetarian or vegan-friendly dish. Ingredients: Packet of filo pastry 120 grams plant based or vegan butters 4 TBSP plain flour 200 grams soya pieces or vegan quorn pieces (or can sub for other veg) Half a broccoli chopped 150 grams of mushrooms sliced Salt and pepper to taste 400 ml milk (soya milk or whichever you like) Plant based double cream Method: Place the broccoli in a heat proof dish into the microwave and cook for two minutes. Put to one side. In a large saucepan, melt 20g of the butter on a low heat and cook the mushrooms for five minutes until softened. Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside. In the now empty pan, add 50g of butter and melt on a low heat. Add the plain flour and cook, beating the mixture all the time until it is well combined. Slowly add the milk, beating the mixture between pours to make it smooth. Add the cream until the roux is smooth and has the consistency of a thick batter. Add the salt and black pepper, mushrooms, broccoli and soya pieces and then set aside to cool. Melt the remaining butter in the microwave. Separate a sheet of filo pastry, placing it on a lightly floured surface. Brush the pastry with the melted butter. Separate another sheet of pastry and repeat the actions until there are three layers of pastry. Spoon the broccoli mixture into the centre of it, leaving at least 3cm pastry around the edges. Fold these over, using the melted butter as an adhesive. Use a final coat of melted butter on the top of the parcel Line a baking tray with baking parchment and cook in the oven at 180° for 20 minutes or until the surface is crisp and golden brown. Serve with fresh vegetables or a salad. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary logo. On a green background written in 3 rows: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. Connect Radio is underlined with a bold white line.

For this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are going to focus on stomach upsets, what causes an upset stomach and what should we do about it? Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey how stomach upsets happen and what we should do about them. Then to what we should do if we had either eaten something or possibly the Norovirus had caused the upset stomach. With Elizabeth ending by giving some advice about reducing the risk of a stomach upset when traveling abroad and any serious signs that we should all be looking out for around upset stomachs. You will find more information about the causes of upset stomachs on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ache/ To get in touch with Elizabeth email [email protected] or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

For the last time this year, it's time to connect with the natural world around us with nature guide Andy Shipley. As days shorten and darkness falls earlier and earlier, it is more likely that we will encounter these creatures of the twilight and night-time realms. This month, Andy tells us more about five of the most common owls to be found in the UK. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org) Image shows Andy standing outside in front of a tree. He's holding his white cane and is dressed for outdoor adventure in a grey hoodie, a cap, and a windproof jacket. Sound credit: 'Tawny Owl' via xeno-canto, 'Barn Owl Sounds' by ALEXANDER, 'Long-eared owl 2' by Joseph SARDIN, 'Short-eared Owl' by Karl-Birger Strann, 'Little Owl' via xeno-canto.

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:Aladdin - Sunday 10 December, 1pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, Kent A Christmas Carol - Wednesday 13 December, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.15pm, Alexandra Palace, LondonPeter Pan Goes Wrong - Friday 15 December, 7.30pm, Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, LondonGhosts - Saturday 16 December, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, LondonLights Up - The cult of Beauty, Saturday 16 December, from 10am, Wellcome Collection, LondonElf The Musical - Tuesday 19 December, 2.30pm, Dominion Theatre, LondonTo find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk(Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Black Friday weekend is upon us, so if you’re looking for a new accessible phone device you might want to check out the RealSAM products. Paulina spoke to Louise Humphreys at RealThing AI to find out more. The offer runs till Thursday 30th of November, find out more on their website: https://www.realsam.co.uk/ Image: RealSAM logo. Upon a white background a letter R made out of a pink lighting bolt shaped line at an angle, with a short blue line making up the left leg of the letter R.

With the release of recent research looking into the condition Parkinson’s Disease for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Elizabeth began by outlining to our Toby Davey what Parkinson’s Disease actually is and how it affects people if they do have the condition. Elizabeth then talked more about some areas of the research including how the findings had helped a person to walk and the use of electrical stimulation to help another person with the condition. To then how physiotherapy and other areas of support are able to help people with Parkinson’s disease and finally where people can go to find out more about the condition. There is a lot of useful information, advice and support on the Parkinson’s UK website - https://www.parkinsons.org.uk To get in touch with Elizabeth email [email protected] or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk. Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

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:L’Elisir d’Amore - Wednesday 22 November, 7pm, touch tour 6pm, Glyndebourne, LewesDon Giovanni - Friday 24 November, 4pm, touch tour 3pm, Glyndebourne, Lewes Backstairs Billy - Wednesday 29 November, 7.30pm, Duke of York’s Theatre, LondonNorthern Ballet, The Nutcracker - Saturday 2 December, 2pm, touch tour 11.45am, Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera HouseCinderella - Thursday 7 December , 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm and Saturday 16 December, 6pm, touch tour 4.30pm Brixton House, LondonMates in Chelsea - Saturday 9 December, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Royal Court Theatre, LondonTo find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk(Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

A brand new way to learn Braille has been launched thanks to APH and California State University. Hubert has been finding out more about what it is, why it has been developed, and who it's aimed at. Image: RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary written in white against a dark green background. There is also a bold white line separating the words RNIB connect Radio from 20th Anniversary.

With more and more games including accessibility as part of their design, we have seen a raise in numbers of blind and partially sighted gaming enthusiasts. Today, our Paulina Kuchorew is chatting to Chad Bouton of The Unsyted Radio, who is an avid gamer and an accredited accessibility consultant for video games. More here: The Unsyted Radio • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Image: RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary written in white against a dark green background. There is also a bold white line separating the words RNIB connect Radio from 20th Anniversary.

Time to connect with the natural world around us with nature guide Andy Shipley.Now that we are truly into Autumn we are going to be tuning into a few of the sensory experiences the season brings including: geese, starlings, and some autumnal fragrance.Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect RadioFor more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org)Image shows Andy standing outside in front of a tree. He's holding his white cane and is dressed for outdoor adventure in a grey hoodie, a cap, and a windproof jacket. Song credit: 'REDWING SONG SOUND' via Quick Sounds, 'European Starling Sounds' BY ALEXANDER, 'Barnacle Goose' via RSPB, 'Fieldfare' via Jio Saavn.

Greater Anglia and Network Rail have collaborated to add London Liverpool Street station to their virtual tours to help travellers explore the stations before their journey. Hubert has been finding out more about how they work, and how blind and partially sighted people can get involved with Greater Anglia’s accessibility work.

With maybe more and more people coughing now as we move through autumn into winter time, for this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow it is all about having a cough and what to do about it. Our Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about whether a cough is just a way of getting rid of phlegm and whether there are times when we should go and see our Doctor if we have a cough. Elizabeth then explained to Toby about cough bottles and their use during winter time when there seems to be more viruses around.You can find out more about coughs by visiting the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cough/To get in touch with Elizabeth email [email protected] or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk.Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

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 Cult of Beauty - Open from 26 October 2023 to 28 April 2024, Wellcome Collection, London Northern Ballet: Beauty and the Beast - Saturday 11 November, Newcastle Theatre Royal and Saturday 25 November, Norwich Theatre Royal, both performances 2.30pm with touch tours 12.15pmTreason - The Musical - Wednesday 15 November, 7.30pm, Alexandra Palace Theatre, LondonClyde’s - Saturday 25 November, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Donmar Warehouse, LondonSix the Musical - Wednesday 29 November, 8.30pm, Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton Two Strangers (carry a cake across New York) - Thursday 30 November, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Kiln Theatre, LondonTo find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk(Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

A new community eye care service has launched in South East London to provide more accessible eye care for people with learning disabilities and / or who are autistic. Hubert has been finding out more information about the service.

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 Mousetrap - Wednesday 25 October, 2.30pm, King’s Lynn Corn Exchange 2:22 A Ghost Story - Thursday 26 October, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Theatre Royal Brighton The Little Big Things - Friday 27 October, 7.30pm, @Soho Place, London Greatest Days - Saturday 28 October, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester Private Lives - Saturday 28 October, 2.30pm, Ambassadors Theatre, London. To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Time to connect with the natural world around us with nature guide Andy Shipley.This month, some things to keep an ear out for when out walking near heathland, grassland or woodland. With special appearance by: red dear stags, wild boar, and apples! Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect RadioFor more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org)Image shows Andy standing outside in front of a tree. He's holding his white cane and is dressed for outdoor adventure in a grey hoodie, a cap, and a windproof jacket. Sound credit: 'WILD BOAR GRUNTS AND SQUEALS SOUND' via Quick Sounds, 'Tawny Owl Sounds' BY SPANAC, 'SHORT-TOED TREECREEPER SONG AND CALLS SOUND' via Quick Sounds, 'BROWN-HEADED NUTHATCH SOUND' via Quick Sounds, 'EAT APPLE SOUND' via Quick Sounds, 'The call of Red Stag_Animal Sound' by NickyPe.

Blind and partially sighted people living in the Ceredigion area will be pleased to learn about the return of Ceredigion Talking Newspaper.Barry Snell chats to Syd Smith, the man behind the relaunch of much loved talking newspaper.{Image: RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary written in white against a dark green background. There is also a bold white line separating the words RNIB connect Radio from 20th Anniversary}

Following on from our last check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, for this week’s check in Elizabeth tells our Toby Davey all about other winter illnesses we should be looking out for over the next few months.Elizabeth began by telling Toby all about sinusitis, what it is, what causes the condition, the symptoms and how to treat sinusitis.Then to whether a sore throat is similar to sinusitis and ending by suggesting that maybe most of our winter illnesses are just viral.You will find more information about sinusitis on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sinusitis-sinus-infection/To get in touch with Elizabeth email [email protected] or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk.Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

Hubert has attended the Sight Loss Council conference in Birmingham, where he managed to speak to a couple of volunteers from different Sight Loss Councils about their local contributions.

Hubert has been attending the 2023 Sight Loss Council Conference in Birmingham organised by Thomas Pocklington Trust, and supported by NaviLens. There he had a chat with TPT's director of services Emma Hughes about the Sight Loss Councils.

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. RNIB Mental Health First Aid Instructor Chris Simpson, shares his shortcuts to happiness chemicals and how to hack them. If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here for you. Get in touch via 0303 123 9999 or [email protected]. We also has lots of resources on our website http://rnib.in/MentalWellbeingResources Image shows the logo for World Mental Health Day 2023. A drawing of Earth smiling and enveloped in a green ribbon which reads 'World Mental Health Day 2023' from top to bottom. A little speech bubble above the globe says: 'Tuesday 10 October is...'

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October.In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health.Creator of Life of a Blind Girl blog and social media star, Holly Tuke, shares her Top Tips for Digital Wellbeing.If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here for you. Get in touch via 0303 123 9999 or [email protected] also has lots of resources on our website http://rnib.in/MentalWellbeingResourcesImage shows the logo for World Mental Health Day 2023. A drawing of Earth smiling and enveloped in a green ribbon which reads 'World Mental Health Day 2023' from top to bottom. A little speech bubble above the globe says: 'Tuesday 10 October is...'

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. Today, sharing her best picks for a happy read is RNIB Library's Lynne Livingstone. If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here for you. Get in touch via 0303 123 9999 or [email protected]. We also has lots of resources on our website http://rnib.in/MentalWellbeingResources Image shows the logo for World Mental Health Day 2023. A drawing of Earth smiling and enveloped in a green ribbon which reads 'World Mental Health Day 2023' from top to bottom. A little speech bubble above the globe says: 'Tuesday 10 October is...'

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. And sharing her top tips for what we can get up to in our gardens this autumn, is keen gardener Fi. If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here for you. Get in touch via 0303 123 9999 or [email protected]. We also has lots of resources on our website http://rnib.in/MentalWellbeingResources Image shows the logo for World Mental Health Day 2023. A drawing of Earth smiling and enveloped in a green ribbon which reads 'World Mental Health Day 2023' from top to bottom. A little speech bubble above the globe says: 'Tuesday 10 October is...'

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. And sharing her top tips for how to get a better night's rest over the cold months is Alyson O'Brien from Sleep Scotland. If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here for you. Get in touch via 0303 123 9999 or [email protected]. We also has lots of resources on our website http://rnib.in/MentalWellbeingResources Image shows the logo for World Mental Health Day 2023. A drawing of Earth smiling and enveloped in a green ribbon which reads 'World Mental Health Day 2023' from top to bottom. A little speech bubble above the globe says: 'Tuesday 10 October is...'

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October.In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health.Today, learn about mindfulness and how to practice it in your daily life with Amanda Hawkins, RNIB's Head of Mental Health and Counselling Services.If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here for you. Get in touch via 0303 123 9999 or [email protected] also has lots of resources on our website http://rnib.in/MentalWellbeingResourcesImage shows the logo for World Mental Health Day 2023. A drawing of Earth smiling and enveloped in a green ribbon which reads 'World Mental Health Day 2023' from top to bottom. A little speech bubble above the globe says: 'Tuesday 10 October is...'

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. Today, let's take a deep breath and slow things down with this quick breathing exercise from Kim Jaye. If you’d like to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through, RNIB is here for you. Get in touch via 0303 123 9999 or [email protected]. We also has lots of resources on our website http://rnib.in/MentalWellbeingResources Image shows the logo for World Mental Health Day 2023. A drawing of Earth smiling and enveloped in a green ribbon which reads 'World Mental Health Day 2023' from top to bottom. A little speech bubble above the globe says: 'Tuesday 10 October is...' (SFX credit: Calm Seashore - No Copyright Sound Effects - Audio Library)

With the days starting to get a bit shorter and maybe a nip in the air too, flu season will be soon upon us if not already. So for this weeks regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth why certain people need a yearly flu vaccination. Elizabeth then explained to Toby from her own experience what the difference is between having the flu and having a cold. Then to why antibiotics won’t work if you have the flu. Elizabeth ended this week’s check in by explaining to Toby the best ways to avoid getting flu and whether it is safe to have both the Covid and flu vaccinations at the same time. You can find out more about the symptoms of flu by visiting the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/ To get in touch with Elizabeth email [email protected] or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk. Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

Take a listen as Hubert finds out about a unique film based event taking place in the West Midlands on the 1st of October.

Discover Digital is a project from the Alliance that raises awareness of using digital resources to support our health and wellbeing. . They recently ran a workshop for blind and partially sighted people at Forth Valley Sensory Centre, and our Paulina went over to check it out. Find out more about Discover Digital here: Discover Digital - Digital (alliance-scotland.org.uk) Image shows the workshop attendees, eight people, sitting in office chairs in a small room with desks and computer screens. Maisie is standing up as she chats to some of the people in the back.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a blind or partially sighted contestant on the ITV game show The Chase? Hubert has been talking to Mel, one of the contestants that has recently been on the show about their experience.

Empish J Thomas is a freelance writer and disability blogger in the USA, who has been living with sight loss for more than 20 years. She has been sharing her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell.To find out more about Empish and her blogs visit empishjthomas.com{Image: A head-shot of a smiling Empish. She appears to be wearing a navy blue suit jacket with a pink blouse underneath. She is also wearing a silver coloured necklace too. Her hair is shoulder length and she is wearing lip stick which matches her blouse.}

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:Crazy for You - Wednesday 20 September, 7.30pm, Gillian Lynne Theatre, London National Museum Cardiff - Audio Described Tour, Thursday 21 September, 10.30am, CardiffEveryone’s Talking About Jamie - Thursday 21 September, 7.30pm, Sunderland EmpireShrek the Musical - Friday 22 September, 7.30pm, New Oxford TheatreAudio Art: Utterly in the Picture - Thursday 28 September, 12noon, National Gallery, LondonMetamorphosis - Saturday 30 September, 2pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Mast Mayflower Studios, SouthamptonTo find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk(Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Barry Snell caught up with charity fundraiser 'Blind' Dave Heeley, OBE who had just completed the Hadrian's Wall challenge, a 5 day trek from Newcastle to Cumbria to raise money for the Albion Foundation A veteran of many challenges around the World, this latest one certainly had it's challenges for Dave and his team. To learn more about Dave and his many achievements click here

Time to connect with the natural world around us with nature guide Andy Shipley.This month, as RNIB Connect Radio celebrates 20 years, Andy has some special things to listen out for in nature this month, including the annoying wasp, charm of goldfinches and some common kestrels.Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect RadioFor more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org)Image shows Andy standing outside in front of a tree. He's holding his white cane and is dressed for outdoor adventure in a grey hoodie, a cap, and a windproof jacket. Sound credits: 'EURASIAN JAY HARSH CALLS SOUND' via Quick Sounds, 'A Flock of Goldfinches' by DMNature, 'Common kestrel - sound effect' by Anthony Dietrich, 'Wasp' sound effect via deadsounds.

With many recent news reports around prostate cancer for this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are going to be talking about prostate cancer and why it is so important for men over 50 to have regular checks. Elizabeth began by telling RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about a possible new way of detecting prostate cancer before then explaining to Toby about the connection between the prostate gland and the bladder and why a lot of older men have an enlarged prostate. Elizabeth ended with some good advice for men who might have prostate cancer and explaining to Toby why it is so important for men over 50 to have regular checks with their doctor. There is more information around Prostate Cancer on the NHS website via the following link - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/ To get in touch with Elizabeth email [email protected] or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk. Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

With many recent news reports around prostate cancer for this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are going to be talking about prostate cancer and why it is so important for men over 50 to have regular checks. Elizabeth began by telling RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about a possible new way of detecting prostate cancer before then explaining to Toby about the connection between the prostate gland and the bladder and why a lot of older men have an enlarged prostate. Elizabeth ended with some good advice for men who might have prostate cancer and explaining to Toby why it is so important for men over 50 to have regular checks with their doctor. There is more information around Prostate Cancer on the NHS website via the following link - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/ To get in touch with Elizabeth email [email protected] or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk. Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

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 - Thursday 17 August, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Curve Theatre, LeicesterEdinburgh Art Festival, Keg de Souza’s Shipping Roots - Wednesday 23 August, 10am, the Royal Botanical Gardens, EdinburghPaper making Workshop - Wednesday 30 august, 11am, British Library, LondonThe Ocean at the End of the Lane - Friday 1 September, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, King’s Theatre, GlasgowMacbeth - Saturday 2 September, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Shakespeare’s Globe, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk(Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

For this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are talking about something we may all not want to mention, urine infections along with Elizabeth’s thoughts and reaction to those misleading TikTok videos going around claiming that rubbing caster oil around or into your eyes could help to cure eye issues and some eye conditions which is totally untrue as Doctors have been saying.Elizabeth began by explaining to our Toby Davey about how common urine infections are, whether urine infections are more common in women, the symptoms we should be looking out for that might prompt medical advice, plus treatments for urine infections and what might be good to help prevent urine infections too.Elizabeth ended by giving her reaction to those untrue and misleading TikTok videos going around claiming that rubbing caster oil into your eyes could help to cure some eye issues and even some eye conditions. There is more information about urine infections on the NHS website via the following link - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/To get in touch with Elizabeth email [email protected] or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk.Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

Time to connect with the natural world around with Andy Shipley. This month, Andy listen out for a bird you can commonly hear at this time of year, plus we get low to the ground as we explore the grasslands and a sensory activity. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org) Image shows Andy standing outside in front of a tree. He's holding his white cane and is dressed for outdoor adventure in a grey hoodie, a cap, and a windproof jacket. Sound credits: 'HOUSE MARTIN CALLS SOUND' via Quick Sounds, 'Grasshopper' via pixabay, 'Green Woodpecker' via british-birdsongs.

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:Midsummer Mechanicals - Wednesday 9 August, 1pm, touch tour 11.30am, The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe, LondonCharlie and The Chocolate Factory - The Musical, Wednesday 9 August, 7pm, Sunderland EmpireCuckoo - Saturday 12 August, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Royal Court Theatre, London Blood Brothers- Thursday 17 August, 2.30pm, Chelmsford TheatreBarnsley Museums Film Screenings - Saturday 26 August, from 10.30am To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk(Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Now, it's time for another sight loss story from an RNIB Customer as Hywel Davies chats to Nicky Williams.

With Edinburgh Festival Fringe taking place from Friday 4th till Monday 28th of August, we thought let’s find out what’s accessibility like at the festival this year?Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Deputy Chief Executive of the Fringe, Lyndsey Jackson.Find out more about accessibility at the festival here: Accessibility | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)Image shows the fringe logo. Atop a white background a coral pink circle with 'fringe' written in white in the middle and some slight fading of colour around the edges of the circle.

With recent reports about the rise in the number of people getting tick bites, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth how serious this rise in Tick bites might be and should we be concerned at all. Elizabeth then explained to Toby how obvious it might be knowing when you have been bitten, how to remove a tick properly and when to seek medical help. Elizabeth ended by giving her thoughts on the controversy over the recommendation that all masks are withdrawn from healthcare and care settings. If you have any concerns around Tick bites you can find some further useful information on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/tick-bite To get in touch with Elizabeth email [email protected] or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk. Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised

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:Patriots - Saturday 22 July, 2.30pm, Noel Coward Theatre, London Brokeback Mountain - Saturday 29 July , 2.30pm, @Soho Place, LondonBleak Expectations - Wednesday 2 August, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, Criterion Theatre, London Meet the Portraits: Audio Described Guide - until Monday 30 January 2024, National Portrait Gallery, LondonMy First Ballet: Swan Lake - Audio Described Film, from Friday 7 July, from ballet.org.ukTo find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk(Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

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: Spirit of Invention - Saturday 8 July, 11.30am, The National Archives, Kew, Richmond Luxury and Power - British Museum, Wednesday 12 July, 6pm, British Museum, London Robin Hood - The Legend, Re-Written, Saturday 15 July, 2.15pm, Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, London Trigger: Teabreak and Rebecca Louise Law: The Place Between - Friday 21 July, 11.30am, Milton Keynes International Festival The Crucible - Saturday 22 July, 2pm, Gielgud Theatre, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

As we seem to be experiencing a bit of a heat wave at the moment, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey asks Elizabeth what the dangers might be for us all of the heat and hot weather.Elizabeth began by explaining to Toby some of the dangers around the heat and hot weather, outlining that some people might be more vulnerable than others.Then Elizabeth talked about some of the signs of dehydration that we should all look out for and then her top tips on how to cope with the warm weather too.To get in touch with Elizabeth email [email protected] or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk.Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

Following Hubert’s interview with Antony Merlyn about the Aira trials at Stevenage station, he spoke afterwards to one of the volunteer testers about their experience using the app. Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a green background, 3 rows of text. From top to bottom: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. A bold white line underlines the words Connect Radio.

Some rail companies have been testing the Aira assistance app at some of their stations. Our Hubert has taken a trip to Stevenage, where he spoke to one of the rail company representatives about the ongoing trials and future of accessible train travel.Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a green background, 3 rows of text. From top to bottom: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. A bold white line underlines the words Connect Radio.