RNIB Connect

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation.

Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio

Conversations – Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.

Read On – The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.

Tech Talk – Technology for blind and partially sighted people.

Sport – See sport differently.

The Happy Hour – Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.

Tracks of My Life – Take a journey through our guest’s life.

Support – Other podcasts from RNIB.

TV Guide – Daily audio TV listings

Latest Episodes:

S2 Ep1773: Attending Music Festivals As A VI Person Jun 08, 2026

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What is like to go to a music festival as a visually impaired person? Amelia spoke to Lindsey Leitch about her experiences.

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S2 Ep1772: Volunteer to Welcome Visitors to the RNIB Talking Books Garden, RHS Sandringham Flower Show 22-26 July 2026 Jun 08, 2026

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Your chance to help RNIB celebrate 90 year’s of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible gifts in wills have on the charity’s work too by joining RNIB at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 from 22 to 26 July to welcome and chat with visitors to the RNIB Talking Books Garden designed by award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes which has also been supported by players of the Postcode Lottery.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Jackie Taylor, RNIB supporter Experience Officer and Hannah Whitcombe, RNIB’s Corporate Partnerships Manager to find out more about what might be involved as a Volunteer welcoming visitors to the RNIB Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026.

To find out more about volunteering to welcome visitors to the RNIB Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 in July do visit the following pages of the RNIB website, email volunteering@rnib.org.uk or call the RNIB helpline on 03030 123 9999 for more details - https://www.rnib.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteering-opportunities/

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S2 Ep1771: Sight Village Central Preview Jun 08, 2026

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Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village Central.

For more information, visit the Sight Village Central website - Sight Village Central is Back in Birmingham in 2026 – Don't Miss It! - Queen Alexandra College

S2 Ep1770: What is Diabetes Week 2026 all about? Jun 08, 2026

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June 8th to 14th is Diabetes Week.

Charities in this area will be using the week to encourage more people to get support for the condition, as well as encourage people to take steps to avoid, or control the condition.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Laura MacPherson and Fiona Kane from Diabetes Scotland.

If you’d like more info, call 0141 212 8710

Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

Email: helpline.scotland@diabetes.org.uk

Our dedicated diabetes helpline is for everyone with diabetes, their family or friends, and people who are worried they might be at risk.

Call our confidential helpline to talk to our highly trained advisors – they have counselling skills and an extensive knowledge of diabetes. They can provide information about the condition, take the time to talk things through and explore emotional, social, psychological or practical difficulties. You don't need a question about diabetes to call us.

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S2 Ep1768: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 06/06/2026 Jun 06, 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 RNIB’s call for feedback on driverless taxis and the board are on the road to Edinburgh.

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.

#RNIBConnect
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S2 Ep1767: Sight Loss Council Cymru - Summer Meetings Jun 03, 2026

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This summer you’ve got the chance to make your voice heard in a series of meetings with Sight Loss Council Cymru. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.

For more information on all of the upcoming events, visit the Wales Council of the Blind website - Sight Loss Council Cymru - Wales Council of the Blind

S2 Ep1764: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Money for Nothing and Untitled, AD Theatre Review Jun 03, 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.

We have a double bill of new writing this week with ‘Money for Nothing’ and ‘Untitled’ from the Origins Festival at the Birmingham Hippodrome which showcased new work by eight Birmingham-based artists in the Patrick Studio with description for every performance by Professional Audio describer Julia Grundy.

You will find out more about the Origins Festival by visiting the following pages of the Birmingham Hippodrome website - https://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/origins-festival/

S2 Ep1779: Tenerife Hard Rock Cafe Part 1 - Travelogue 51 With Jonathan Abro Jun 03, 2026

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Join Jonathan in the sunshine of tenerife at the music-loving Hard Rock Cafe.

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

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S2 Ep1763: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description. Jun 03, 2026

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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description to look at some forthcoming events with Audio Description.

AD makes television, movies, galleries and other arts events more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people.

This month they’re looking at something classic, something new and something for the Teeny Weenies.

If you'd like more information on audio described events, go to www.mindseyedescription.co.uk

#RNIBConnect

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S2 Ep1766: Father’s Day Accessible Cards and Present Ideas Now Available in the RNIB Online Shop Jun 02, 2026

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Are you looking for some accessible Father’s Day cards or present ideas for a blind or partially sighted Dad?

Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s buying administrator takes RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey through a great selection of accessible cards and present ideas for visually impaired Dads for Father’s Day on Sunday 21 June 2026 which you will find in the RNIB online shop.

For more about accessible cards and present ideas for Father’s Day that are available in the RNIB online shop and many other products too do visit -
https://shop.rnib.org.uk/connect.

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