Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description.  Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries  and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It can also describe works of art, places of interest or exhibits. This month they look at some pantos and a Da Da Fest launch event If you'd like more...

A new device is hoping to make communication easier between music students and their teachers.  Hywel Davies has been speaking to the team behind the ‘Tap Tap’. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font. 

Time for our first winter warmer, where we discuss ways to enjoy and look after yourself over the colder months Sometimes it can be tough to choose a meaningful gift, but Amelia and Hubert are here to help with some personalised, inexpensive gift ideas for your close ones.  Find more gift inspiration in the RNIB Shop - https://shop.rnib.org.uk/gifts Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink...

Robert Kirkwood talks to the RNIB Bookshare Team Leader Rochelle Davis-Pretsell to find out about the service, who can use it and hears about a big change going on behind the scenes.

Celebrate the life of your loved one by supporting a charity in their memory.  Our David Hogg spoke with RNIB's Hazel Stirling about Remember a Loved One This Christmas and how it can help make the world a better place for blind and partially sighted people. Find out more here: Remember a loved one - celebrate their life | RNIB | RNIB Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath...

Immerse yourself in a world of magic and mayhem with 'It's Your Role' as troupe of professional actors brings the world of Dungeons & Dragons to life. Each live D&D show is captured in high definition audio and then made available in the RNIB library with the first two episodes available right now. Robert Kirkwood finds out more ... The image features a promotional poster with a fantasy-themed design. At the center is a golden 20-sided die (D20) commonly associated with tabletop...

The Royal Ballet and Opera House in London continue their programme of access to their productions for blind and partially sighted people with both live and recorded audio description for their current production of Puccini’s La Bohème from 18 December 2024 into January 2025.  RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Principal Guest Conductor Designate - Speranza Scappucci, freelance Audio Describer - Julia Grundy and Paul Adams - Access manager at The Royal Opera House for an overview...

The National galleries of Scotland host monthly descriptive tours and workshops for blind and partially sighted art lovers. Their next event 'Dürer to Van Dyck - Drawings from Chatsworth House' explores drawings and watercolours a spectacular group of some 50 Flemish, Dutch, Early Netherlandish, and German drawings and watercolours, spanning from about 1500 to 1700. The session takes place in person at The National Gallery on Wednesday 20 November 2024, 10.15am–3.30pm. Learn more on the...

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 new Eyeware tech launch, UK Ministerial meetings and Christmas! 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 Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image shows...

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 the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews.  This week Vidar was reviewing the critically acclaimed new musical ‘Becoming Nancy’ at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional audio describer Carolyn Smith. About Becoming Nancy  A new musical about first love and finding...

Scottish Ballet will once again take to the road with a festive classic, that will feature audio description for blind and partially sighted patrons. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Emma-Jane McHenry to hear more about Nutcracker… If you’d like more info on Scottish Ballet and accessible performances, go to www.scottishballet.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold...

RNIB have launched their new Eyewear product to help people discover what it is like to experience sight loss. Hubert went along to the launch event, and spoke to the head of innovation at RNIB, and also spoke to Nina Walker whom has also given the headset a try.

In this series, archaeologist Simon Tinsley guides us through one of the most dominant, but least understood powers in ancient Greece, the Spartans. In this episode, we take a closer look at the Helot population of Sparta.

As we move from week 8 into week 9 of Strictly Come Dancing our RNIB Connect Radio Strictly Star Reviewer blind ballroom dancer Shaun Hayward is back reflecting and commenting on how well blind Liverpudlian comedian Chris McCausland and his Professional Dance Partner Dianne Buswell have been faring in the competition.  Toby began by asking Shaun how he felt people watching would have reacted to the VT before Chris and Dianne’s couples choice dance to John Lennon’s ‘Instant Karma! (We All...

Each year on 16 November it is Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) Awareness Day highlighting how CBS affects many blind and partially sighted people with the experience of seeing visual hallucinations which can range from simple patterns to vivid scenes, such as faces, animals or landscapes. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by RNIB ambassador Dr Amit Patel to find out more about Charles Bonnet Syndrome, how he first realised he was experiencing CBS and how he copes with the condition on...

Yes, our alternative music show is celebrating 10 years! Find out how host David Hogg got involved in hosting A Little Alternative on RNIB Connect Radio in the first place, hear about his favourite memory from the years of making it, and let David recommend an alternative album that he thinks everyone should hear. Image: David pondering how in the world is the show already 10 years old. He's sitting with a party hat, which has a pattern of colourful balloons, and is holding his chin in deep...

Turn2us are a national charity providing practical financial support and they’ve launched a free tool to help people applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).  Amelia spoke to Welfare Benefits Specialist, Conor Lawlor, to learn more about the tool.  Learn more about the tool and Turn2Us on their website - Turn2us PIP Helper

Strap in because we're boarding some of the world's biggest rollercoasters with Jonathan this week. Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.  

Online communities are a great way of feeling supported, all whilst sharing your experiences with like-minded people. Hywel Davies has been hearing about new ‘Virtual Hubs’ from Sight Support West of England. For more information, visit the Sight Support West Of England website - Join Our New Virtual Hubs for Peer Support and Connection - Sight Support West of England

In the UK, we’re seeing more programmes on tv incorporating audio description for blind and partially sighted viewers but what about adverts? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Sonali Rai, from RNIB and June Johnson, from AD Text, about the increase in AD adverts and why some advertisers could be missing out on income by not including audio description. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Logo, 

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 Eyes Have It group, Trustees, and a new RNIB Ambassador. 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 Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image of Matt...

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 the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews.  This week Vidar was reviewing the Lawrence Olivier award winning comedy musical Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) as the current touring production visited the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre with description by Professional audio describer Remy Lloyd. About...

Each year we highlight Purple Tuesday and encourage business owners and service providers to make their services fully accessible for people with disabilities. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Gavin Neate, from NeateBox, to find out why the world of commerce needs to embrace accessibility and why the Welcome web based app can help business owners and disabled people create the best possible customer experience. If you’d like to learn more about Purple Tuesday, go to...

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell has put on his winter jacket and made his way to Santa’s Grotto at the North Pole. He’s chatting with Titch The Elf to find out what the big people need to do to get accessible letters, from Santa, for blind and partially sighted children. We even get to drop in on a call from Santa with two lucky, well behaved, believers. If you’d like more info on Letters From Santa, go to www.rnib.org.uk/santa #RNIBConnect Image shows Keira, a young girl in a red...