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S2 Ep1609: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2026 - Volunteer Jason Feb 13, 2026

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RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.

Our Amelia was there and caught up with tech volunteer Jason about why he enjoys volunteering for RNIB.
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S2 Ep1608: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2026 - Angel Eyes Feb 13, 2026

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RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.

Our Amelia Hilton was there and spoke to local sight loss organisation, Angel Eyes, about how they support young people.
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S2 Ep1607: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2026 - Look Ahead With Jackie Brown Feb 13, 2026

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RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.

Our Amelia was there and caught up with Tech Talk host Jackie Brown about what she’s excited about in the day ahead.
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S2 Ep1606: RNIB NI Tech Fair 2026 - Look Ahead with Robert Shilladay Feb 13, 2026

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RNIB Northern Ireland Technology Fair 2026 took place on Wednesday 11th of February at the Foyle Arena in Derry/Londonderry.

Our Amelia was there and spoke with RNIB Northern Ireland Director Robert Shilladay to learn more about the day’s offerings and key areas they are focussing on.
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S2 Ep1625: Charlie Flounders VI Photographer and Podcast Feb 13, 2026

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Our David Hogg chats to photographer Charlie Flounders about picking the camera back up after sight loss and her podcast…

S2 Ep1605: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 14/02/2026 Feb 13, 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 accessible voting, Access To Work and RNIB Talking Books 90th anniversary.

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 Ep1604: Sight Loss Council Cymru Launches In Cardiff Bay Feb 12, 2026

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Wales Council of the Blind and Thomas Pocklington Trust have launched the UK’s newest Sight Loss Council. Hywel Davies went along to the launch event to hear from organisers and new council members.

For more information on the work of Sight Loss Council Cymru, visit their website - Wales - Sight Loss Council

S2 Ep1564: Porto Montenegro and Kotor - Travelogue 47 With Jonathan Abro Feb 11, 2026

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Join Jonathan in the glamorous Porto Montegro and old city of Kotor.

Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.

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S2 Ep1564: Party City In Montenegro - Travelogue 46 With Jonathan Abro Feb 11, 2026

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Jonathan continues his travels through the Balkans, stopping at the party city of Budva in Montenegro.

Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.

S2 Ep1602: Experiences Of RNIB's See Work Differently Scheme - Mohammed And Sharon Feb 10, 2026

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RNIB is creating opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to gain practical experience. Hywel Davies caught up with Mohammed and Sharon to share their experiences of the ‘See Work Differently’ scheme.

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