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 Ep1541: More Support for Blind and Partially Sighted People in Brora Dec 18, 2025

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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.

S2 Ep1539: Sporting CEO Looks Back At 2025 Dec 18, 2025

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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.
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S2 Ep1538: International Tournament For Disabled Golfers On The Horizon. Dec 18, 2025

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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.
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S2 Ep1537: Road Experience Training Track For VI People In Stapleford Dec 17, 2025

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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 Council, and Rebecca Morley, a Habilitation Specialist at Guide Dogs, who approached Bthe council about creating the space.
Learn more on the Broxtowe Borough Council website - Stapleford to host the UK’s first road experience training track for vision impaired people

S2 Ep1536: Hair And Care Festive Prize Draw Dec 17, 2025

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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

S2 Ep1535: Getting Active With VICTA Dec 17, 2025

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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
Lancashire Lions Sports Family Day - VICTA
Free Cycling Taster Day at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester - VICTA

S2 Ep1534: Henshaws 12 Days Of Giving Appeal Dec 17, 2025

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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 Visually Impaired and Disabled Adults - Henshaws
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S2 Ep1533: Leading US Sight Loss Charity Reflects on 2025 Dec 17, 2025

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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

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S2 Ep1532: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 13/12/2025 Dec 12, 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 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 like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.
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S2 Ep1531: Look UK Celebrate With Accessible Panto Dec 12, 2025

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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 Thrive

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