Best The Non Profit Happy Hour Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep1463: Glen On Being A VI Carer For His VI Mum 20:26

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Glen Turner is a carer for his mum as she ages and her sight deteroirates. He's been sharing the challenges and lessons from his experience on his blog, Well Eye Never, and told Amelia how he's been looking after himself. Find out more about Glen and read his carer's journal here - Well Eye Never – Visually impaired accessibility advocate, culture …

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S2 Ep1462: How Can Digital Engagement Improve Social Inclusion And Wellbeing For VI People? 14:08

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The University Of Bournemouth are exploring how training blind and partially sighted people in Digital Media can improve their wellbeing and social inclusion. Amelia spoke to Catalin Brylla, Principal Lecturer in Film and Television, to learn more... Learn more about the research here - Blindness and media engagement | Bournemouth University Image …

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S2 Ep1461: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 08/11/2025 10:46

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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about An important government paper on Employment and 2 big events the charity is behind on health and employment, plus a nod to the recent industry wins for RNIB Con…

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S2 Ep1450: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Measure for Measure, AD Theatre Review 5:05

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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This week we are back at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon again as Vidar reviews Emily…

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S2 Ep1452: England Prepare For IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal World Championship 6:39

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Ahead of their opening game in the IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal World Championship, Hywel Davies caught up with the England Head Coach Duncan Gilchrist, for his thoughts before of the tournament.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1449: Half Light by Holly Thomas 7:48

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Holly Thomas is a visually impaired Dance Artist, Choreographer and Audio Description Practitioner. ‘Half Light’ invites audiences to awaken your senses and tune in to a reality where movement is revealed in sound. Part biographical, part fiction, Half Light draws upon Holly Thomas’ lived experience of visual impairment and parenting to unmask a mu…

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S2 Ep1448: Your Chance To Try Futsal In Hertfordshire 5:10

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Have you ever wanted to try the sport of Futsal? There’s a new club and new training opportunities coming to Hertfordshire, as Hywel Davies has been finding out.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1444: How Do You Get Accessible Letters From Santa For Blind & Partially Sighted Believers? 9:47

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The RNIB elves are working with Santa to get lots of accessible letters out to blind and partially sighted children before Christmas. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell dropped into the Grotto to chat to Titch the Elf, try some quizzing and listen to Santa chatting with a little one… If you know a blind or partially sighted child, who’d love a lett…

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1447: November Almanac 5:57

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Which Geese will be taking to the sky this month? Why do we celebrate fireworks night? Amelia shares some of the birds, celebrations and folklore you can enjoy this November. Learn more about the nature you can enjoy every month on the RSPB website - The year in nature Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in…

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S2 Ep1447: RNIB Voice of the Customer Research Programme Focusing on Volunteering 12:41

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There are many ways in which you can help the RNIB in making a more inclusive society for blind and partially sighted people and one way is through the regular RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings. The most recent Focus Group meeting was all about looking at the experience of volunteering as a blind or partially sighted person. RNIB Conn…

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S2 Ep1445: Guide Dogs Don’t Just Guide! 7:42

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Did you know that there are times when a guide dog is trained to ignore a request from it’s owner when out and about? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Tim Stafford from Guide Dogs to find out why… If you’d like more info on Guide Dogs UK, go to www.guidedogs.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image Show RNIB Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black L…

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#91: Safeguarding the Right for Indigenous People to Worship Behind Bars 31:21

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Send us a text Good news happens. This week’s episode is a conversation with Gabriel Galanda of Huy, a Seattle-based Indigenous organization that provides economic, rehabilitative, educational, and religious support for Indigenous inmates in Washington state and beyond. United Way of King County proudly supports Huy, which ensures that Indigenous p…

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S2 Ep1441: Simon Startin on Playing the Profit Tireseus in Bacchae at the National Theatre 11:17

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Simon Startin is a Visually impaired Actor, Playwright, Director and Activist who has been playing The Blind Profit Tireseus in a thrilling new version of Euripides’ timeless tragedy Bacchae at the National Theatre. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Simon during the run of Bacchae at the National Theatre and not long after attending on…

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S2 Ep1443: TBK Brett Devloo Documentary and Fatherhood 4:18

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Let’s catch up with blind skateboarder Brett Devloo to hear about his upcoming documentary…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1442: Braille Christmas Cards and an In-Store Personal Braille Message Printing Service Too 9:48

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For the first time this year the charity Cards for Good Causes who through their website and pop-up shops sell a range of cards and gifts supporting many charities will be also selling in a number of their shops Braille Christmas cards in aid of the RNIB with an in-store facility to be able to print personalised Braille messages in the cards too. R…

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S2 Ep1440: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Cyrano de Bergerac, AD Theatre Review 8:01

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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This week we have a new version of Edmond Rostand’s ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ at the Royal Shakespeare Company’…

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S2 Ep1437: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 31/10/2025 10:09

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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include a call for your help with the assessment debate for Personal Independence Payments and get your MP to a Parliamentary event to support better vision rehabilitation. If you’d …

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S2 Ep1438: Urgent Call For Improvement To Vision Rehabilitation 13:33

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UK sight loss charity RNIB is calling for improved access to Vision rehabilitation Services to help those losing their sight. RNIBs Allan Russel spoke to Alexis Horam to find out why the services are so vital and what are the problems faced by staff. Join RNIB's call to action and sign our petition: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight Image shows the RNI…

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S2 Ep1436: Prepare Early For Christmas With Christmas Products From The RNIB Shop 6:11

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In this podcast, Hubert chats to Claire Maxwell from our very own shop, as she gives us the lowdown of what's available for customers who would like to start getting ready for Christmas early. 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 t…

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S2 Ep1435: Out Of Sight Campaign: Bhavini Makwana's Story 10:11

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New research published by RNIB shows delays to support following a sight loss diagnosis are leaving blind and partially sighted people at risk. Titled Life on Pause, the report shows a fifth of local authorities in England left people waiting for more than a year for a vision rehabilitation assessment and subsequent support. Whilst 85 per cent of l…

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#90: The Federal Government Shutdown Could Derail SNAP 15:04

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Send us a text This episode features a conversation about the possible loss of SNAP benefits to millions nationwide. United Way of King County has championed the impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which provides families nationwide with the means to keep food on the table. However, due to the current federal governmen…

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S2 Ep1434: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 25/10/2025 10:09

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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about the launch of the Out Of Sight campaign and petition, there’s a look ahead to some big events in November and a Christmas nod to the RNIB shop. If you, or someo…

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S2 Ep1429: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Party Girls, AD Theatre Review 6:10

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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This week we have the sensational story of the Mitford sister’s with 'The Party Girls' at the Birmingham R…

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S2 Ep1433: New Instillation Shares '8 Voices In Darkness' 10:54

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Art-lovers in south Wales will have the chance to visit a new exhibition that’s been created with the help of blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies has been hearing more about ‘8 Voices In Darkness’.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1432: A Tongue In Cheek Look At Life As A Funny Blind Guy 18:13

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Actor and comedian Jamie MacDonald sits down with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell for a new series looking at life as a blind person. As you’d expect, their chat has a slightly tongue in cheek take on each topic… For more on Jamie, go to www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com Image: A photo of Jamie. Jamie smiles posing in a grey jumper in front of a gr…

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S2 Ep1431: Could You Help To Develop New Technology? 9:06

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RNIB Cymru are giving Welsh language speakers the opportunity to shape how the language is being used in screen reader software. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and details on how to join the panel, email [email protected] RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1430: Out of Sight Campaign - Chloe Hesse’s Story 11:29

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With the publication of the RNIB Life on Pause report stating that thousands of people with sight loss remain Out of Sight, with challenges in accessing local vision rehabilitation services leaving them without the support that they need to live life to the full. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Chloe Hesse about not only coming to te…

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S2 Ep1428: Out of Sight Re-Launch Life On Pause 6:46

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RNIB are launching a new phase of their Out of Sight Campaign and you can get involved. Amelia spoke to Vivienne Francis, RNIB Chief Strategy And Public Affairs Officer, to learn more. Join RNIB's call to action and sign our petition: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold…

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S2 Ep1427: Pioneering Eye Device Restores Reading Vision to Blind Eyes… 12:59

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A pivotal European clinical trial of a new electronic eye implant has seen remarkable results. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed 84% of participants were able to read letters, numbers and words using prosthetic vision through an eye that had previously lost its sight due to the untreatable progressive eye condition…

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S2 Ep1426: UK Sight Loss Charity has Job Placements Up For Grabs 5:02

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UK sight loss charity RNIB, has launched the first round of its job placements for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Heather Barbara, RNIB Employment Advisor, to find out more. If you’d like more info on the job placements, go to www.rnib.org.uk/jobs You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 #RNIB…

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#89: Free Food, Delivered Door-to-Door 23:27

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Send us a text Good news happens. This week's episode features a conversation about United Way’s free Home Grocery Delivery Program. As United Way is set to launch our End of Year Giving Campaign that focuses on Hunger, Hourglass sat down with Cheyenne Stolmeier, United Way food security program manager, and Hannah Gauntz, United Way food security …

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S2 Ep1425: Finding Confidence & Making New Friends in Northern Ireland 7:11

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Find out about a Peer-to-Peer Support Group in Northern Ireland, that helps connect blind and partially sighted 18- to 35-year-olds. Organised by RNIB Northern Ireland, the group organises engaging activities for members to try out and do something fun together. Speaking with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew are members of the group, Natalie D…

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S2 Ep1422: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 18/10/2025 7:40

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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about, a new tech offering from Be My Eyes and Tesco, there’s news from Waymo and are you thinking about Christmas? If you, or someone you know, would like informatio…

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S2 Ep1421: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Emma, AD Theatre Review 5:51

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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. As we celebrate the 250 anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, we have a brand new stage adaptation of her co…

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S2 Ep1424: RNIB Visibly Better Employer Happy Smiles Training 7:28

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Lets hear about another company that’s achieved RNIB’s Visibly Better Employer standard. David Hogg speaks to Alex Winstanley from Happy Smiles Training and RNIB Employment Advisor Roy Imeson.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1423: Partially Sighted Contestant Takes Part In Channel 4's 'Hunted' 12:35

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Channel 4’s reality challenge series ‘Hunted’ has returned. Ordinary people on the run from a team of expert hunters. But how different would the challenge be if you were partially sighted? Hywel Davies has been speaking to two of this year’s contestants.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1460: More Help for Blind and Partially Sighted People in Ardersier 9:44

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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 John Baptie from Ardersier.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1420: The City for Incurable Women Returns to Camden People’s Theatre with AD at Every Performance 7:37

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International theatre-collective Fish in a dress will be bringing their critically-acclaimed show ‘The City for Incurable Women’ back to the Camden people’s Theatre from 22 - 25 October 2025 with audio description at every performance. ‘The City for Incurable Women’ is an outrageous tale of medical misogyny based on the true story of patients perfo…

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S2 Ep1419: RNIB Shop Lighting Sale 2:56

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There’s a sale on in the RNIB Shop. David Hogg finds out more…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1416: Accessible Films And Events At Scottish Queer International Film Festival 11:25

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Scottish Queer International Film festival is back for it’s 10th year, with a variety of audio described films and accessible events. Amelia spoke to SQIFF Director Indigo Torres, SQIFF Access Coordinator Charlie Little and RNIB Scotland Social Action Community Co-ordinator James Kyle to learn more. See the programme and book your tickets here - SQ…

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S2 Ep1418: England Blind Football Sides Shine At IBSA Tournaments 10:15

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Blind football teams from across the globe gathered in India earlier this month for two major competitions. Hywel Davies has been hearing how the sides from England got on. For more information about Blind Football, visit the FA's website - Blind Football | England FootballBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1417: RNIB NI 18 to 35s Peer Support Group 6:59

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Paulina speaks with two young members of a peer-to-peer support group ran by RNIB Northern Ireland… Learn more about the services offered by RNIB NI here - Northern Ireland - services, support and information | RNIB Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold …

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#88: On Tyranny, On Freedom 32:05

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Send us a text This episode features a conversation with historian and bestselling author Timothy Snyder. United Way is partnering with Seattle Arts and Lectures to co-sponsor an evening with Snyder at Benaroya Hall on Oct. 26 as part of our Conversations for Change series. Hourglass sat down with Snyder to discuss his book On Tyranny: 20 Lessons f…

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S2 Ep1414: 'National Braille Week' On The Dot Pad X 8:38

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It’s National Braille Week and we’re speaking to the team at Dot, hearing about their tactile graphics and multi-line braille display, the Dot Pad X.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1415: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 11/10/2025 6:55

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Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt began buy talking about the announcement of RNIB’s new Chief Executive, Simon Antrobus who will be taking over from Matt in early January 2026 and then to a bit of a round-up of RNIB …

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S2 Ep1409: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Surinderella, AD Theatre Review 5:38

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RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This time Rifco Theatre, the award-winning theatre company behind hits like Frankie Goes to Bollywood and …

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S2 Ep1400: Wintering - Roundtable 31:07

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How can we embrace the colder seasons and look after our mental health? For our ‘wintering’ roundtable, we brought together four panellists to share tips for making the cold months feel a bit brighter and discuss how they’ve gotten through darker times in their lives. Join Professor of Applied Counselling and Psychotherapy Research in Sight Loss Mh…

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S2 Ep1413: Lachi Discusses Her New Book "I Identify as Blind..." 22:05

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Award-winning musician and activist Lachi is about to release her new book, offering a fresh perspective on disability as a source of strength, innovation, and cultural power. Hywel Davies found caught up with the author ahead of the book’s January release.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1412: Upcoming Events From Children's Charity VICTA 6:31

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Children and young person’s charity ‘VICTA’ are offering a number of great opportunities in the winter months. Hywel Davies has been finding out what’s available. You can find more information on each of the events on the VICTA website: Young Achievers Create Family Day - The Tate Modern - VICTA 14-17s & Parents: Pasta Masterclass with Jamie Oliver…

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S2 Ep1411: World Sight Day 2025 RNIB NI 4:05

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To find out how RNIB Northern Ireland is marking World Sight Day this Thursday, David Hogg spoke to Joe Kenny…By RNIB Connect Radio