VI Talk
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“Advantage Murray” blog post by Barry Hill
Oct 24, 20216 min
Heidi McGeough interview
Jo caught up with Heidi to chat about her love of music and her singing career.
Sep 15, 202133 min
Five levels of hell. A blog post by Barry Hill
Sep 14, 202112 min
Infoshare, Jo caught up with Rowland Myers to talk about the charity Infosound and the service Infoshare that runs within the charity.
Aug 31, 202115 min
British Wireless For The Blind Fund. Jo caught up with David Beard to talk about British wireless and their new developments
British wireless For The Blind have a new app called Speech Radio, A skill on smart speakers for accessing talking newspapers. They also have a piece of research that they would love your help with. Email [email protected] or call David after 13th September on 01622760709
Aug 25, 202119 min
Colourful veg and fish, a guest blog post by Chris Owen
Aug 8, 20216 min
And uplifting experience, a blog post by Barry Hill
Aug 8, 20217 min
VI Talk blog “Caning It” by Barry Hill
Jul 6, 20218 min
“Mouth In Gear” a blog post by Barry Hill.
Jun 7, 20214 min
Jo spoke to Ethan Brooks director of external affairs for Waymap a new navigation app. To get involved with testing email [email protected] find them on Twitter @WaymapOrg
May 21, 202110 min
We spoke to Mike Brace winter paralympian, retired social worker, campaigner, public speaker and much more besides.
May 12, 202137 min
Chicken thighs, a blog by Barry Hill
May 6, 20216 min
We chatted to Callum Stoneman about his and his wife Jess’ Braille Greetings Cards business. Www.braille-greetings-cards.co.uk
Apr 13, 202111 min
VI Talk blog . Hanging on the phone by Barry Hill
Apr 8, 20215 min
We were joined by Ian Beverley to chat about his love of radio and how he started presenting on internet radio station Ultimate Radio. You can find ultimate radio on Twitter @uronair and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UltimateRadioUK/
Mar 30, 202129 min
Andy and Holly joined us to talk about their nature podcast, a volunteer sensory guide opportunity and their love of nature.
Mar 22, 202126 min
Kelly and Stephen Mason joined us as part of our eye conditions series to talk about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
Mar 16, 202128 min
We were joined by Steve Gilbert chair of Wrexham disabled supporters Association to tell us what services they provide and how to access them.
Mar 15, 202112 min
Here’s a blog post from Barry Hill entitled “Pot Luck Cooking”
Mar 3, 20217 min
Will joined us to speak about his visual impairment, his life so far and his hopes for the future.
Mar 3, 202116 min
Lynn Cox joined us to talk about her business Arts Coaching Training. To contact Lynn email [email protected] www.artscoachingtraining.com or give her a call on 07818437651
Mar 3, 202118 min
We were joined by Laura Hughes, Managing Director of Moorvision a charity supporting blind and partially sighted children and their families in Devon and surrounding counties. www.moorvision.org
Feb 18, 202125 min
An interview with Richard Hawley the actor who plays Johnny Connor in Coronation Street and an interview with Judith Potts founder of Esme‘s umbrella. In Coronation Street Johnny has had a diagnosis of CBS and Richard talks about the experience
Feb 16, 202147 min
Here’s the next in our eye conditions series. Jo caught up with Sal Mannan whose Visual impairment was caused by congenital rubella syndrome. Sal talks candidly about growing up, her career, hobbies and a little about lockdown
Feb 11, 202156 min
“The pick up” a blog post by Barry Hill. Please note this podcast may not be suitable for younger listeners
Feb 6, 20214 min
Jo and Justine were joined by Caitlin O’malior and Lee Kumutat to talk about the Holman prize. An opportunity for blind and visually impaired people to win up to $25,000 to be able to fulfil an ambition or project. holman.lighthouse-sf.org
Jan 30, 202123 min
Justine and Jo are joined by Pramit the person behind Louie Voice Command
Jan 18, 202119 min
Knock knock, a blog post by Barry Hill.
Jan 11, 20214 min
A blog from Barry Hill
Dec 2, 20207 min
Dawn and Jo caught up with Tom Tuckwood One of the founders of Venture Force. He tells us about their wish to include visually impaired people in their expeditions all around the world
Dec 2, 202017 min
Dawn and Justine caught up with Hazel Groves who is a visually impaired school governor.
Nov 22, 202015 min
Eye conditions series. Joe caught up with Justine Fallis to chat about optic nerve hyperplasia
Nov 3, 202014 min
VI Talk blog a contribution from Barry Hill
Nov 3, 20205 min
Advert for our fundraiser on 25th October and details for the raffle being held from now until Sunday 25th.
Oct 13, 20202 min
VI Talk blog. Contributions from Barry Hill and Ian Beverley
Oct 4, 202017 min
Dawn and Justine caught up with Lindsey Moore to chat about her Guide Dog, her musical career and sport.
Sep 30, 202029 min
Jo caught up with Ken Brandt author of “Positive Vision”
Sep 21, 202025 min
We caught up with Simon Mahoney, to talk a little about his sight loss and the books he has written as a consequence.
Sep 11, 202029 min
Dawn and Justine caught up with Jennifer Smith founder of Create A New You.
Sep 8, 202024 min
VI Talk blog. What’s in a name? Nystagmus and me, by Sal Mannan
Sep 3, 202013 min
VI Talk blog. Pavements are for people and the perils of packaging by Barry Hill
Sep 3, 202014 min
We spoke to Tom Walker a visually impaired freelance journalist and communications specialist about his life, Korea and the challenges faced by blind and partially sighted people trying to work in the media industry
Aug 25, 202033 min
We spoke to Adam Knott and Karina Lang about blind sport classification. Check out their web site www.b4insport.com
Aug 25, 202017 min
“Get Lost” A blog by Barry Hill
Aug 12, 202012 min
Meet the VI Talk team and hear about their roles.
Jul 23, 202010 min
VI Talk blog. Cleaning Up and Does My Bum Look Big In This by Barry Hill
Jun 28, 202013 min
Mike Oliver from the Keratoconus Group joined Jo and Dawn. To contact the group email [email protected] the website is www.keratoconus-group.org.uk
Jun 9, 202017 min
Jo spoke to Nick Collins director of Optima Low Vision. To contact them email [email protected]
Jun 2, 202020 min
Dawn and Justine caught up with Jesse Dufton. Jesse is a blind climber and was the subject of the documentary “Climbing Blind”
Jun 2, 202024 min
Carly A clinical lead for an NHS service and also registered blind gave up her time to do a COVID-19 Q and A for us.
May 21, 202046 min