Best RNIB Connect Radio Podcasts (2025)

This week, it’s the Tech Talk Christmas special. Along with a full plate of our usual accessible technology offerings, we’ll be thinking about the impact that technology has on us at this time of year. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on your smart speak…

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S2 Ep1549: Outgoing Chief Exec Looks Back At Charity’s 2025. 10:53

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Matt Stringer is standing down as the CEO of UK sight loss charity RNIB. Before he signed off, he spoke to RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell to look back at the charity’s 2025 and take a look ahead to what’s in store for 2026. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk…

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S2 Ep1540: Charity Chief Exec Bids Farewell To RNIB. 18:45

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After 7 years at the helm of the UK’s leading sight loss charity, Matt Stringer has decided to step down as it’s Chief Executive. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell sat down with Matt to look at his time with the charity and what the future holds for him, beyond the boardroom. #RNIBConnect Image Show RNIB's CEO Matt Stringer, A Smiling Matt Wearing…

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869: TV Guide - Tuesday 23rd December 3:06

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S2 Ep1548: Albania's Capital Travelogue 7:48

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Join Jonathan Abro on his bus trip around the Balkans. The first stop is the capital of Albania, Tirana. Liaten 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…

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S2 Ep1235: Guide Dog Blogs: Caronline's Mothering Guide Dog Nuna 5:54

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This week on guide dog blogs, Hubert chats to Caroline, about her 4th guide dog. This time, it's Nuna's turn, Caroline tells us how Nuna came to her at the right time, and we find out what she was like when Caroline was pregnant with her daughter, and how Nuna approached her.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1547: UK Guide Dogs Charity Reflects On 2025 8:40

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As we draw closer to the end of 2025, the CEO of Guide Dogs has been looking back at the year and ahead to 2026. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Andrew Lennox to find out how the charity has faired through the year. To learn more about Guide Dogs, go to www.guidedogs.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bol…

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S2 Ep1546: RNIB Campaigns 2025 Review 9:38

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RNIB Connect Radio caught up with members of RNIB’s Campaigns team to hear about some of the most successful work undertaken this year, and a look ahead to what 2026 might hold.By RNIB Connect Radio

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868: TV Guide - Monday 22nd December 3:36

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Reflections Podcast 21.12.2025 – Advent Love; 18:19

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On the final Sunday in Advent, churches around the world light the candle that symbolises love. In this episode we hear from Catherine Campbell, the author of Journey With Me Through Christmas as she reflects on who has shown her Christlike love and what love in action looks like to her. We also talk about […]…

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867: TV Guide - Sunday 21st December 2:50

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866: TV Guide - Saturday 20th December 2:46

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S2 Ep1542: RNIB Volunteers Visit Windsor Castle For The Big Help Out And The Big Lunch 14:32

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RNIB volunteers attended an event by the Big Help Out and The Big Lunch, for their majesties the King and Queen and the President and First Lady of Germany. Jonathan Abro represented the RNIB volunteers and told amelia about his experience. Learn more about The Big Help out here - The Big Help Out | Returning in 2026 – Get Involved Listen to Jonath…

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455: Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones - Christmas with the Map Men Part 2 57:44

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In today's Read On, Robert Kirkwood chats to the Map Men, also known as Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones about their debut book This Way Up - When Maps Go Wrong (and why it matters). In the second part of their chat they discuss accessibility, made up mountains, an audiobook co-incidence and even have a feel of a tactile map from RNIB. Plus we'll …

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S2 Ep1545: Sight Loss Sports Charity Reflects On 2025. 11:17

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As we approach the end of 2025, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Alaina MacGregor, CEO of British Blind Sport, to look back at the year and ahead to 2026. To find out more about the charity, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Conn…

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S2 Ep1544: Lord Holmes Calls For Urgent Employment Action 12:18

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Lord Chris Holmes has raised a question in the UK House Of Lords regarding the shocking employment gap faced by blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Lord Holmes about the figures, the reasons for the worsening gap and what can be done to help more visually impaired people into employment. #RNIBConnect Imag…

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865: TV Guide - Friday 19th December 3:14

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S2 Ep1543: What's Your Filing Style? 11:58

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Are you an early-bird, a dipper or a last-minute panicker? Hywel Davies has been speaking to HMRC to find out about each of the “filing-styles” people are using for their Self Assessment tax return. For more information on Self Assessment, visit the Gov.uk website - Self Assessment tax returns: Overview - GOV.UK…

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S2 Ep1541: More Support for Blind and Partially Sighted People in Brora 8:45

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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 Lorna Small from Brora.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1539: Sporting CEO Looks Back At 2025. 11:12

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David Clarke is the Chief Exec of the British Paralympic Association and he’s been talking with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about 2025 and what 2026 holds for the organisation. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters A Solid Pink Line Below with Connect Radio Underneath…

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S2 Ep1538: International Tournament For Disabled Golfers On The Horizon. 14:11

2h ago14:11

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A major international golf tournament for golfers with a wide range of disabilities, including those who are blind or partially sighted, will be taking place in the USA, this summer. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Jim Gales from Phoenix Golf and Mark Arnold from American Blind Golf. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold B…

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864: TV Guide - Thursday 18th December 2:57

7h ago2:57

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S2 Ep1537: Road Experience Training Track For VI People In Stapleford 12:15

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A road experience training track for visually impaired people has opened in Stapleford, which is the first of it's kind in the UK. It features traffic lights, button-operated crossings, bus stops, kerbs, road and pavement markings and has tactile maps provided by RNIB. Amelia spoke to Ryan Vaughan, Economic Development Officer from Broxtowe Borough…

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S2 Ep1536: Hair And Care Festive Prize Draw 7:20

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Hair And Care are hosting a Christmas Prize Draw to raise funds that support their work with blind and low vision women. Amelia speaks to Amie Douglas to hear about why they're running the draw and the prizes contestants can win. Learn more on their website - Hair&Care | Self care Workshops for the Visually Impaired Community in Greater London…

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S2 Ep1234: Uber's New Assistance Dog Indicator Feature 7:49

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If you are a user of the Uber app, and have an assistance dog, like a guide dog, then you may be interested in a brand new feature of the Uber app where you can indicate on your profile that you are riding with your assistance dog, but how does the feature work exactly? Hubert finds out more in this podcast.…

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S2 Ep1233: Elizabeth Roddick: Acting Fast On Heart Attacks 5:36

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Barry Snell caught up with pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick who shared some invaluable advice on what we should doing if someone in our company has a heart attack or stroke during the festive period. Elizabeth also talks about treating anyone who has a bad reaction to a food allergy. To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email [email protected]…

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S2 Ep1535: Getting Active With VICTA 6:38

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VICTA are giving blind and partially sighted young people the chance to try a number of different sports over the next few weeks. Hywel Davies has been finding out about some of the opportunities. More information on each of the activities can be found on the VICTA website: Free Junior Partially Sighted Football Taster Session - Manchester - VICTA …

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S2 Ep1534: Henshaws 12 Days Of Giving Appeal 5:34

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Henshaws are running a 12 Days Of Giving Appeal to support for the Artmakers at the Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre in Knaresborough. The sessions support visually impaired and disabled adults to express themselves creatively. Amelia learned more from Senior Philanthropy Manager Flora Simpson... Learn more on their website - Craft Activities for Visu…

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S2 Ep1533: Leading US Sight Loss Charity Reflects on 2025. 8:49

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RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell has been talking to Chris Danielsen, from the National Federation of the Blind in the USA, about some of their highlights and challenges of 2025. To get more info on their work, go to www.nfb.org #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letter A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio …

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863: TV Guide - Wednesday 17th December 3:14

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595: Tech Talk 595: RNIB NI Tech Fair Preview, Technology And Diabetes, Tech Timeline 57:43

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This week, we’ll be hearing about plans for RNIB’s next Technology Fair in Northern Ireland. Hubert Pawelkiewicz finds out how one listener is using technology to help living with diabetes. Plus, much more besides. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB , or on you…

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862: TV Guide - Tuesday 16th December 3:29

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S2 Ep1232: Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's Guide Dog Gavin 6:40

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This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert welcomes back Caroline, as they talk about another one of her great dogs, this time we talk about Gavin the guide, a dog with a great personality, and one quite honest when he's tired of watching his mum work, find out more about what we mean by listening to this episode.…

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861: TV Guide - Monday 15th December 3:36

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Reflections Podcast 14.12.2025 – Advent Joy

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For the third Sunday in Advent, we focus on the theme of joy. In this episode, Torch Together Coordinator Becky Davies reflects on what makes her feel joyful and Chair Of Trustee tony Brown shares a funny story about Billy Graham, a Limousine and a very surprised police officer. All excerpts from Journey With Me […]…

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860: TV Guide - Sunday 14th December 2:39

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859: TV Guide - Saturday 13th December 3:05

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S2 Ep1532: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 13/12/2025 9:11

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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 charity’s annual report, sight loss charity meetings and farewell drinks as he approaches the end of his time as CEO. If you, or someone you know, would lik…

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S2 Ep1531: Look UK Celebrate With Accessible Panto 3:52

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Look UK are heading to an accessible Panto this Saturday to get in the festive spirit. Amelia spoke to Elin Williams about what they're looking forward to most. Learn more about Look UK on their website - LOOK – Supporting Visually Impaired Young People to ThriveBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1231: Guide Dog Blogs: The Monty Zoomer 6:20

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On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert chats to Caroline Thomas once again, this time they chat about her former guide dog Monty, nicknamed Monty Zoomer due to his speed, Caroline also shares what Monty liked to do while she was working at school.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep1230: Jake Coles Shares His Passion For Mental Health and Employment Challenges in His Sight Loss Journey 7:48

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In this sight loss story, Hubert speaks to Jake. They talk about his sight loss diagnosis, the challenges he had getting into employment, how he has taken his first steps on the employment journey, and his passion for mental health.By RNIB Connect Radio

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454: Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones - Christmas with the Map Men Part 1 57:45

5d ago57:45

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In today's Read On, Robert Kirkwood chats to the Map Men, also known as Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones about their debut book This Way Up - When Maps Go Wrong (and why it matters). In this first part of a two part show Jay and Mark talk about accents, breaking the fourth wall and addressing the listener directly and about turning a very visual b…

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Best-selling author Joanna Trollope has died aged 82 1:48

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Author of many favourites in the RNIB Library, Joanna herself was very aware of the importance of accessibility as she had an eye condition that made her partially sighted. Here she is on the importance of Talking BooksBy RNIB Connect Radio