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S2 Ep1703: Making Neighbourly Connections And Nextdoor App Apr 14, 2026

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Next Door is an app where neighbours can organise events, share recommendations, request to borrow items and sell on second hand goods.

Amelia spoke to Social Anthropologist Dr Anna Machin and Alice Skeats from Nextdoor about neighbourly connections…

Learn more about Nextdoor on their website - Nextdoor

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S2 Ep1697: Access to the Linbury Prize Exhibition Through NaviLens Codes Apr 14, 2026

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The Linbury Prize exhibition at the national theatre in London presents the work of the 2025 prize recipients.

12 emerging stage designers have been selected for their technical skill, artistic ability and creative vision as the brightest talent from across the UK.

The exhibition is being made accessible to blind and partially sighted people through the use of the NaviLens codes not only to navigate around the exhibition but to hear descriptions of the prize winning Theatre Designer’s work too.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey visited the national Theatre to explore the Linbury Prize winning Theatre Designer’s work through the use of the NaviLens app on his iPhone and the codes dotted around the exhibition. Before going round the exhibition he caught up with Jock Maitland, Design Skills Coordinator from the Learning Department at the National Theatre to find out more about the history of the Linbury Prize and why the National Theatre wanted to provide greater access to the exhibition to blind and partially sighted people through the use of the NaviLens codes.

The Linbury Prize Exhibition continues in the Lyttelton lounge of the foyer of the Lyttelton theatre at the National Theatre in London until 6 June 2026 and more details can be found by visiting - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/about-us/skilled-makers/linbury-prize/

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S2 Ep1699: Access To Work Week: RNIB Explains State Of The Service & Support Available Apr 13, 2026

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To end our coverage of Access To Work Week, Hubert chats to RNIB's Roisin Jacklin, to find out RNIB's take on the current situation with access to work, and also find out what support is available from RNIB.

Hubert also hears about how blind and partially sighted people can help by sharing their experiences of Access To Work.

If you’re blind or partially sighted and having problems with Access to Work, RNIB can offer advice and information. Please call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk

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S2 Ep1698: Upcoming Pink Ribbon Walks With Breast Cancer Now Apr 13, 2026

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Looking to raise money for charity and get active at the same time?

Amelia learned more about the upcoming Pink Ribbon Walks from Breast Cancer Now's Claire Pulford.

The upcoming walks are on Saturday 18 April at Hampton Court Palace and the Thames Path, Saturday 9th May at Blenheim Palace in the Cotswolds, Sunday 17th May at Chatsworth House in the Peak District and Saturday 20 June at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh

S2 Ep1696: Access To Work Week: Alba's Story Apr 13, 2026

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As part of our Access To Work Week, Hubert chats to Alba, who is an ECLO at RNIB.

They talk about her support she gets, how important it is, and also her challenges she has been experiencing with Access to Work.

S2 Ep1694: Access to Work Week - Jamie's Story Apr 13, 2026

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This week on RNIB Connect Radio we're focusing on Access to Work, an important Government scheme that enables blind and partially sighted people to start or stay in employment.

Joining RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew to share his experience of the service is estimator Jamie.

Jamie shares how having a supportive employer and receiving support from Access to Work has helped him stay in work.

S2 Ep1693: Access to Work Week - Dawn's Story Apr 13, 2026

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This week on RNIB Connect Radio we're focusing on Access to Work, an important Government scheme that enables blind and partially sighted people to start or stay in employment.

Joining RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew to share her experience of the service is yoga teacher Dawn.

Dawn shares how the service helped her continue doing what she loves and also talks about her support being unexpectedly stopped for a few months without notice.

S2 Ep1692: Access to Work Week - Emily's Story Apr 13, 2026

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This week on RNIB Connect Radio we're focusing on Access to Work, an important Government scheme that enables blind and partially sighted people to start or stay in employment.

Joining RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew to share her experience of the service is disability advocate and award-winning journalist Emily Davison.

Emily shares what impact a sudden cut to support has had on her wellbeing and her ability to work at a level playing field with her colleagues.

If you’re blind or partially sighted and having problems with Access to Work, RNIB can offer advice and information. Please call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk

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S2 Ep1695: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 11/04/2026 Apr 11, 2026

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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.

This week Simon talks about budgets, fundraising and employment.

If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk

You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.
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S2 Ep1691: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Noughts and Crosses, AD Theatre Review Apr 10, 2026

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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 another audio described theatre review.

This week we have Malorie Blackman’s gripping Romeo and Juliet story ‘Noughts and Crosses’ at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Carolyn Smith.

About ‘Noughts and Crosses’

“Why love, if losing hurts so much?”

Sephy and Callum sit together on a beach. They are in love. It is forbidden.

Sephy is a Cross and Callum is a Nought. Between Noughts and Crosses there are racial and social divides. A segregated society teeters on a volatile knife edge. As violence breaks out, Sephy and Callum draw closer, but this is a romance that will lead them into terrible danger. This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.

To find out more about the current tour of ‘Noughts and Crosses’ do visit - https://pilot-theatre.com/production/noughts-crosses/

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