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S2 Ep1530: See Cymru Differently Dec 12, 2025

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David Hogg finds out about a new project from RNIB Cymru to raise accessibility standards and eye health awareness in Wales…

S2 Ep1529: RNIB's Incoming CEO Simon Antrobus Shares His Thoughts On The Evening Of Festive Music Dec 11, 2025

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In this episode Hubert speaks to RNIB's Incoming CEO Simon Antrobus to get his thoughts on his first evening of festive music.
Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out.

S2 Ep1528: RNIB's Matt Stringer Reflects On The Evening Of Festive Music Dec 11, 2025

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In this podcast Hubert speaks to RNIB CEO Matt Stringer, to get his thoughts on the great event.
Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out.

S2 Ep1527: Helen Smith From RNIB Previews The Evening Of Festive Music Dec 11, 2025

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Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out.In this episode, Hubert catches up with RNIB's Helen Smith, to get a preview of the event, and what we can expect, together with the importance of events like these.

S2 Ep1526: RNIB’s Evening Of Festive Music 2025 – Rob Sears Dec 11, 2025

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Earlier this month, RNIB held their Evening of Festive Music event.
A celebration of our amazing supporters and the festive season, the event was held at Westminster Chapel with the acclaimed Get Gospel choir performing well-known festive favourites.
RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert was there and spoke to Rob Sears, one of the speakers who shared how RNIB helped to support him through his sight loss journey.
Want to experience the event and the music for yourself? Join us on RNIB Connect Radio for a special Evening of Festive Music show. Listen Tuesday 23rd December at 6 pm, or wind down with the beautiful festive choir on Christmas Eve at 11 pm.
Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out.

S2 Ep1525: Important News About Sight Loss Charity’s Transcription Service Dec 09, 2025

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UK sight loss charity RNIB has just announced changes to its Personal Transcription Service.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to RNIB’s Chief Operations Officer Mari Jones for more details.
If you’d like more info, go to www.rnib.org.uk or call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999.
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S2 Ep1524: Dumfries and Galloway Sight Loss Council Dec 08, 2025

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Let’s find about a new Sight Loss Council that’s launched in Scotland. David Hogg finds out more….

S2 Ep1523: Macular Society December Update Dec 08, 2025

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David Hogg catches up with Macular Society’s Colin Daniels to look back on the year for the sight loss charity and looks forward to what’s to come in 2026

S2 Ep1522: Award-Winning Chesire Sight Loss Information Line From Vision Support. Dec 08, 2025

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The Sight Loss Information Line is a National Lottery funded project in partnership with Vision Support, Cheshire West & Chester Council, East Cheshire Eye Society, Cheshire East Council and the NHS.
It provides information, support and guidance to people with sight loss and recently won the Community Partnership Award sponsored by Specsavers at the Visionary 2025 Awards.
Amelia spoke to Vision Support CEO, Lowri Bartrum, and Visionary CEO, Fiona Sandford, to learn more...
Learn more about the Sight Loss Information line on the Vision Support website - Sight Loss Information Line - Cheshire, North Wales
Learn more about Visionary on their website - Welcome to Visionary - Visionary
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S2 Ep1521: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 06/12/2025 Dec 05, 2025

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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 meeting of the Vision Partnership, RNIB volunteers meeting the King and Queen and a look back at a festive event in London.
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.
Image shows Matt smiling, dressed in a grey suit jacket and light shirt.

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