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11: Wellbeing With Pat for April 2026

Apr 26, 202655 min

10: QiGong with Pat for April 2026

Apr 15, 202659 min

Ep 99: Wellbeing with Pat for March

This months wellbeing session with Pat includes a lovely long guided meditation and of course the usual poem at the end.Wellbeing takes place on the third Monday at 8pm over Zoom, the session lasts an hour. All sessions are recorded and shared in VI Talk Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

Apr 3, 202657 min

Ep 88: QiGong with Pat for March

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing. The sessions take place over Zoom on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm. For more info join VI Talk Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

Mar 18, 202658 min

Ep 77: Wellbeing with Pat for February

The wellbeing sessions with Pat are held on zoom on the 3rd Monday of the month at 8 pm. Details are posted in VI Talk Sport, VI Talk and VI Talk wellbeing and lifestyle. The sessions include a variety of meditation and mindfulness practices.

Mar 1, 202656 min

Ep 66: QiGong with Pat for February

Qigong is gentle, mindful movement that can be done either seated or standing. Our sessions take place on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm over zoom. For more details join VI Talk wellbeing & lifestyle or VI Talk sport.

Feb 6, 202656 min

Ep 55: Meditation with Pat for January

On the third Monday of the month Pat offers an hour of mindfulness and meditation. The sessions take place on Zoom at 8pm. For more info join VI Talk wellbeing & lifestyle.

Jan 31, 202658 min

Ep 44: QiGong January 2026 with Pat

Join Pat for the first QiGong class of 2026. QiGong is gentle, mindful movement that can be done either seated or standing.

Jan 7, 202657 min

Ep 33: QiGong with Pat for December

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement that can be done seated or standing. For information about future sessions held on Zoom join VI Talk Wellbeing & Lifestyle or email [email protected] for details.

Dec 5, 202555 min

Ep 22: Finally for this years festive market it's the VI Talk team with the gift edit.

As always the VI Talk team have put together some gift ideas from the festive market, to suit different price points and different people. Hopefully something for everyone, from Christmas cards to toiletries and dog toys to wall Plaques.

Nov 4, 202529 min

Ep 11: Here's Claire with Darcy's Candles as part of our festive market.

Claire sells Darcy's products under Naturally Scentsational. She has a Facebook group if you would like to find out more.https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17GV7vSKWS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Nov 4, 202534 min

Here's another presentation from our festive market and this time it's Nancy with Tropic.

Nancy is a tropic ambassador and is really helpful when it comes to choosing products and purchasing. She has a Facebook group if you would like to join and find out more https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1SF6Xpqyti/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Nov 4, 202554 min

All Things Dotty at the Festive Market

As part of the VI Talk Festive Market Brandon founder of All Things Dotty joined us to do a presentation. To browse products go towww.allthingsdottybraille.co.uk

Nov 3, 202547 min

The first of our Festive Market presentations from The Doggie Boat.

Tracey and Tim told us all the Doggie Boat and what products they sell from their floating home. Severely visually impaired herself Tracey gave some great ideas for guide dogs and pets. There was also the odd treat for the humans.

Nov 1, 202547 min

QiGong September with Pat

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement that can be done either standing or seated. In this episode Pat concentrates on relieving stress and anxiety.

Sep 8, 20251h 1m

QiGong with Pat for July

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement and exercise which can be done either standing or seated.

Aug 3, 202558 min

Jo spoke to Dave Williams about completing the running Majors

Dave Williams took up running in his 40s. Dave is blind and has now completed the 6 major marathons around the world.Dave speaks with honesty about the journey that has brought him to this point.

Jul 1, 202551 min

QiGong with Pat May session.

This month's session is a little different as it is a seated session. QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done seated or standing.

May 18, 202555 min

QiGong with Pat April 2025

QiGong is gentle mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing.

Apr 27, 202553 min

The Threat To Braille Transcription

The RNIB have stopped their Braille transcription service. Hear from Emma who couldn't get a book for her daughter and Dave and Connor who are fighting to have the decision reversed. To sign the open letter or for more information search saveourbraille.wordpress.com For info on the Braillists search braillists.org

Apr 6, 202546 min

QiGong with Pat March 2025

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing. Sessions take place on zoom on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm. For more details email [email protected]

Mar 11, 20251h 1m

QiGong February 2025 with Pat.

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing. Sessions are held on the first Monday of the month at 8pm over Zoom. For more details email [email protected]

Feb 6, 202558 min

Jo spoke to Hazal Baybasin about her story and her business Blind Beauty

Hazal speaks openly and candidly about losing her sight and how she created her own business Blind Beauty. To find Blind Beauty visit www.blindbeauty.co.uk and on the socials it's @blindbeuatyuk

Jan 30, 202530 min

QiGong with Pat Jan 2025

Join Pat for our first QiGong session of 2025. QiGong is gentle mindful movement which can be done seated or standing. These sessions will take place on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm over zoom. For more details email [email protected]

Jan 23, 202556 min

QiGong session 11 with Pat

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done seated or standing.

Dec 5, 202457 min

Jo spoke to Laura Legendry founder of Elegant Insights Braille Creations

Elegant Insights Braille Creations (702) 605-1265 https://elegantinsightsjewelry.com Twitter: @ElegantInsights FB: www.facebook.com/Elegant.Insights IG: www.instagram.com/elegantinsights

Dec 5, 202434 min

QiGong session 10 with Pat

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement that can be done seated or standing.

Oct 20, 202455 min

Jo Caught up with Faz for a chat. Faz runs VI social, a group based in the Midlands.

Faz founded VI social. It started as a social group but is now a not for profit based in the Sutton Coldfield area of the Midlands. For more information on how to get involved with the social activities email [email protected] or call 07519 155374

Sep 14, 202421 min

QiGong session 9 with Pat

QiGong is gentle mindful movement which can be done either seated or standing.

Sep 4, 20241h 2m

Jo spoke to Amos Miller the founder and CEO of Glidance

Glidance is the company founded by Amos Miller. They are the creators of Glide. Glide is a mobility tool that will enable blind and partially cited people to remain more independent and confident. To sign up for updates visit glidance.io

Aug 27, 202437 min

Jo spoke to Ruby Anne Blair the author of Echo The Blind Tiger

Echo the Blind Tiger is a heartwarming and empowering tale about a young tiger named Echo, who navigates the world without sight. Through four thrilling adventures, Echo discovers the power of his heightened senses—smell, touch, hearing, and taste—showing that there’s more than one way to see the world. This beautifully rhymed story is not just a delightful read for all children, but a particularly special book for parents of children with sight loss. It offers a comforting and uplifting message that celebrates the unique abilities that come with blindness, while gently acknowledging the challenges. Echo's story serves as a reminder that true strength and perception come from the heart, and it encourages children to embrace their differences with pride and confidence. Around the world, an estimated 1.4 million children are living with vision impairment or blindness, and Echo the Blind Tiger provides a positive narrative that highlights the resilience and capabilities of these incred

Aug 27, 202412 min

QiGong with Pat session 8

QiGong is gentle mindful movement which can be done either standing or seated.

Aug 21, 202459 min

QiGong with Pat session 7

QiGong is gentle mindful movement which can be done seated or standing.

Jul 6, 202455 min

In The Kitchen with Emma session 2. Microwave Cooking.

Emma tells us how to cook in the microwave when you don't have access to the instructions for a ready meal or pre-prepared food. She also tells us how to cook pasta safely in the microwave.

Jul 6, 202433 min

in the kitchen with Emma session 1. Hot drinks.

Emma talks us through using a kettle and a water dispenser safely. Making hot drinks but also useful for snacks like porridge pots, instant mash and pasta pots.

Jun 8, 202422 min

QiGong with Pat session 6.

QiGong is gentle mindful movement, which can be done either seated or standing.

Jun 8, 20241h 2m

QiGong with Pat session 5

QiGong classes with Pat are held on the first Monday of the month at 8 pm on zoom. For more information email [email protected] or search for VI Talk wellbeing & lifestyle on Facebook

May 11, 20241h 1m

QiGong with Pat session 4

QiGong is gentle, mindful movement which can be done either standing or seated. To join us on zoom for more sessions check out VI Talk well-being & lifestyle or email [email protected]

Apr 3, 202458 min

QiGong session 3 with Pat

Message from Pat. during the first set we did, I mentioned that you should move your feet forwards so that your ankles are in front of your knees rather than being directly under your knees for exercise number 6, Flying Dove. However, I forgot to mention that you should move your feet to that your ankles are in front of your knees for exercise number 3, Push and Pull to the Heart. I wonder if you could add also this to any message you send out with the recording as I do not want people to risk falling off their chairs if they do exercises 3 and 6 without moving their feet forwards!

Mar 7, 20241h 0m

Jo speaks to Gwyn McCormack about her business Positive Eye

Positive Eye is Gwyn McCormack's business. She is passionate about making the world a more accessible and inclusive place for children of all needs. You can find Gwyn on Twitter @PositiveEyeLTD Www.positiveeye.co.uk

Feb 8, 202435 min

QiGong with Pat session 2

Feb 6, 202457 min

Happy 10th birthday VI Talk. Jo and Michael recap the past 10 years and you get to meet the team.

VI Talk is 10 years old and we thought we'd take a wander down memory lane. The team has changed, so come and meet the volunteers who make it all work. Hear about where to find us and the support and services you can access. WWW.vitalk.co.uk Email [email protected]

Jan 29, 202427 min

QiGong with Pat, session 1. If you have any questions email [email protected]

Jan 14, 202447 min

The VI Talk festive market gift edit with prices to suit all budgets

Jane, Lacey and Jo have chosen items to suit all price points from our stallholders this weekend. Listen to get ideas for festive gifts for family, friends, secret Santa and much more.

Oct 29, 202335 min

PartyLite Home Fragrance with Dawn, another festive market presentation

PartyLite | Fragrance And Home Décor We are no ordinary candle company. We. develop the finest fragrances and incredible... www.partylite.co.uk. Contact details. Website. https://www.partylite.co.uk/. dawnbridgehouse. Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 823054265237517/2. ref=share_group_link. Tel number. 07912785096. 15:49

Oct 29, 202312 min

Tropic with Nancy, another festive market presentation

Tropic by Nancy group on Facebook https://m.facebook.com/groups/713972765978335/?ref=share

Oct 29, 202343 min

Hartland's Golden Treats with Buffy, another festive market presentation

Hartland's Golden Treats Wats app group link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hq34hZ3B5L4ESzYTBXuaAU Phone: 07517638182 anyone can message me on Facebook Messenger face book if you search for Buffy Hartland, you'll find me. Any questions at all, just ask.

Oct 29, 20238 min

Park Lane Jewellery with Jane, another of our festive market presentations

Jane's Facebook group The Magpies Nest https://m.facebook.com/groups/433523801434383/?ref=share On the web https://parklanejewellery.co.uk/rep/janevernon Whats App group https://chat.whatsapp.com/HtCMLYp75caL8gDWuKMXlQ

Oct 29, 202328 min

Theresa Lydia Crafts, one of our festive market presentations

You can find Theresa on Etsy by searching Theresa Lydia crafts

Oct 29, 202316 min

Bodyshop with Kay, the first of our festive market presentations

My facebook group is called Beauty Time with Kay. The link is: https://m.facebook.com/groups/3783786088378776/?ref=share My phone number, should people like to contact me, is 07725614745.

Oct 29, 202313 min