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Europe's first radio station for blind and partially sighted people. Freeview 730/Online/Smart Devices Community Station Of The Year at The ARIAS 2024
UK
Joined March 2009
AD performances of the critically-acclaimed show ‘The City for Incurable Women’ are coming to Camden. Toby speaks to Helena McBurney to learn more... https://t.co/7u4lZUOG4o
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Scottish Queer International Film Festival is back for their 10th and most accessible festival yet! Amelia spoke to the team about their programme of shorts and feature length films, events and craft fair. https://t.co/xTituBGeRp
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The women's and men's blind football sides have faced global competitors in India ⚽ How did they get on? Hywel Davies learns more... https://t.co/6dKyti6DlD
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Are you aged 18 to 35 and looking for a listening ear? @RNIBNI have a peer support group where you can share your experiences with others. Paulina learns more... https://t.co/e9gpl4r1Ju
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Art activities, pasta masterclasses and chocolate making! @VICTAUK are offering this and more to blind and partially sighted young people this winter. Here's Hywel with more... https://t.co/LYzCEQYaJ4
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We'd like to introduce you to Jayson!🤗 Our new radio station guide dog, and Allan's companion. Do you have any questions for Allan about Jayson or having a guide dog in our radio studios? Let us know and we'll answer in a little Q&A video. @guidedogs
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Big update this week! We caught up with RNIB CEO Matt Stringer to talk about the announcement of RNIB’s new Chief Executive, taking over from Matt in early January 2026, plus more news about RNIB's presence at the Political Party conferences. https://t.co/knKorFPJ5c
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How can we look after our mental health during colder seasons? For our Wintering Roundtable four panellists: Mhairi, Dawn, James, and Pete, share their tips for surviving the cold months and discuss how they’ve gotten through darker times in their lives. https://t.co/2lof6NgXhw
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"You are not alone, no matter how isolated it feels sometimes." As we mark #WorldMentalHealthDay, young Jam spoke on the Happy Hour about the importance of support. If you have a question about living with sight loss, RNIB Helpline is here for you. Call 0303 123 9999.
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This #WorldSightDay we're encouraged to love our eyes. We spoke with Simon from International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (@IAPB1), about prioritising eye health and their work towards making eye care accessible and available to everyone. https://t.co/lJBhvah939
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What is good eye health? To find out how @RNIBNI is marking World Sight Day today, David Hogg spoke to Joe Kenny. https://t.co/qx1FxXmm7p
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Hats, visors, lights, sunglasses, and winter❄️ Join us for the Wellbeing and Wintering roundtable discussion this Friday as our guests discuss everything from their top tips for winter survival, to overcoming winter challenges. Listen Friday 10th October from 11:30 am.
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🧵We’re delighted to announce that Simon Antrobus will be our new CEO from early 2026. Simon joins us from BBC Children in Need with a wealth of experience leading organisations that build services and drive social change, opening opportunities for individuals and communities.
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Psst Some exciting news on the horizon. But what could it be? 🐾 Check back on Monday to find out.
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What's on this week's Tech Talk? • TaluCard - accessible payment card • Demonstration of Shokz OpenDots Earbuds • Everyday AI Uses • Listener questions Listen to the episode below or catch the show live Tuesdays at 1 pm, only on RNIB Connect Radio. https://t.co/FFGMNx3yEw
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Scottish Lidl self-checkouts have a new voice 🛒 Alan from Oban, is an RNIB Volunteer and following his sight loss threw himself in sound production. Now, added to his list of achievements is becoming the new voice across the stores. https://t.co/7q5rM29P97
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Football playing guide dog? 🤯 Hear Guide Dog Blogs every Monday on The Lunch Break with Hubert Pawelkiewicz and guide dog Cesar 🐶 On air from 12 noon. Do you have your own guide dog story to share? Get in touch! Email radio@rnib.org.uk
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⁉️ We love a mystery theme. Join Ken Reid on next week's very personal episode of the Mix Tape. Listen on RNIB Connect Radio this Monday 6th of October at 8 pm.
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A payment card that is accessible to blind and partially sighted? RNIB Connect Radio's Hywel Davies hears about the accessibility features of the TaluCard, including biometric pairing, tactility, and access to real-time payment information. https://t.co/Rl3m1wHWhw
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🍰 Calling all amateur bakers! If you are you a fan of @Channel4’s ‘The Great British Bake Off’, applications for next season are open, and blind and partially sighted bakers are encouraged to apply. Find out more with RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey. https://t.co/Zh5Xju4wgz
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