Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.  Audio described shows and events included:  Heathers, The Musical - Thursday 17 August, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester  Edinburgh Art Festival, Keg de Souza’s Shipping Roots - Wednesday 23 August, 10am, the Royal Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh  Paper making Workshop - Wednesday 30 august, 11am, British Library, London  The Ocean at the End of the Lane - Friday 1 September, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, King’s Theatre, Glasgow  Macbeth - Saturday 2 September, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Shakespeare’s Globe, London   To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk(Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Heathers, The Musical - Thursday 17 August, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester Edinburgh Art Festival, Keg de Souza’s Shipping Roots - Wednesday 23 August, 10am, the Royal Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh Paper making Workshop - Wednesday 30 august, 11am, British Library, London The Ocean at the End of the Lane - Friday 1 September, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, King’s Theatre, Glasgow Macbeth - Saturday 2 September, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Shakespeare’s Globe, London  To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - <a href="https://vocaleyes.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vocaleyes.co.uk</a> (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

1525: VocalEyes What’s On 14 August 2023

For this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are talking about something we may all not want to mention, urine infections along with Elizabeth’s thoughts and reaction to those misleading TikTok videos going around claiming that rubbing caster oil around or into your eyes could help to cure eye issues and some eye conditions which is totally untrue as Doctors have been saying.  Elizabeth began by explaining to our Toby Davey about how common urine infections are, whether urine infections are more common in women, the symptoms we should be looking out for that might prompt medical advice, plus treatments for urine infections and what might be good to help prevent urine infections too.  Elizabeth ended by giving her reaction to those untrue and misleading TikTok videos going around claiming that rubbing caster oil into your eyes could help to cure some eye issues and even some eye conditions.   There is more information about urine infections on the NHS website via the following link - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/  To get in touch with Elizabeth email admin@newlifepharmacy.co.uk  or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk.Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

For this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are talking about something we may all not want to mention, urine infections along with Elizabeth’s thoughts and reaction to those misleading TikTok videos going around claiming that rubbing caster oil around or into your eyes could help to cure eye issues and some eye conditions which is totally untrue as Doctors have been saying. Elizabeth began by explaining to our Toby Davey about how common urine infections are, whether urine infections are more common in women, the symptoms we should be looking out for that might prompt medical advice, plus treatments for urine infections and what might be good to help prevent urine infections too. Elizabeth ended by giving her reaction to those untrue and misleading TikTok videos going around claiming that rubbing caster oil into your eyes could help to cure some eye issues and even some eye conditions.  There is more information about urine infections on the NHS website via the following link - <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/</a> To get in touch with Elizabeth email admin@newlifepharmacy.co.uk  or for more information visit <a href="https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk</a>. Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

1524: How Concerned Should We be About Urine Infections and Those TikTok Caster Oil Videos

Time to connect with the natural world around us.   On this month’s Sensory Reflections, Andy gives us an idea of what sounds to listen out for over the last month of summer and a nice interactive activity to do in our free times.   For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org)  Sound effects copyright: quicksounds, pixabay, british birdsong uk.   Image shows Andy standing outside in front of a tree. He's holding his white cane and is dressed for outdoor adventure in a grey hoodie, a cap, and a windproof jacket.

Time to connect with the natural world around us. On this month’s Sensory Reflections, Andy gives us an idea of what sounds to listen out for over the last month of summer and a nice interactive activity to do in our free times. For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: <a href="https://www.natural-inclusion.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org)</a> Sound effects copyright: quicksounds, pixabay, british birdsong uk.  Image shows Andy standing outside in front of a tree. He's holding his white cane and is dressed for outdoor adventure in a grey hoodie, a cap, and a windproof jacket.

1523: Enjoy Nature With Sensory Reflections

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.  Audio described shows and events included:  Midsummer Mechanicals - Wednesday 9 August, 1pm, touch tour 11.30am, The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe, London  Charlie and The Chocolate Factory - The Musical, Wednesday 9 August, 7pm, Sunderland Empire  Cuckoo - Saturday 12 August, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Royal Court Theatre, London   Blood Brothers- Thursday 17 August, 2.30pm, Chelmsford Theatre  Barnsley Museums Film Screenings - Saturday 26 August, from 10.30amTo find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk(Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Midsummer Mechanicals - Wednesday 9 August, 1pm, touch tour 11.30am, The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe, London Charlie and The Chocolate Factory - The Musical, Wednesday 9 August, 7pm, Sunderland Empire Cuckoo - Saturday 12 August, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Royal Court Theatre, London  Blood Brothers- Thursday 17 August, 2.30pm, Chelmsford Theatre Barnsley Museums Film Screenings - Saturday 26 August, from 10.30am To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - <a href="https://vocaleyes.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vocaleyes.co.uk</a> (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

1522: VocalEyes What’s On 28 July 2023 

Now, it's time for another sight loss story from an RNIB Customer as Hywel Davies chats to Nicky Williams.

1521: Sight Loss Story - Nicky Williams

With Edinburgh Festival Fringe taking place from Friday 4th till Monday 28th of August, we thought let’s find out what’s accessibility like at the festival this year?  Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Deputy Chief Executive of the Fringe, Lyndsey Jackson.  Find out more about accessibility at the festival here: Accessibility | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)  Image shows the fringe logo. Atop a white background a coral pink circle with 'fringe' written in white in the middle and some slight fading of colour around the edges of the circle.

With Edinburgh Festival Fringe taking place from Friday 4th till Monday 28th of August, we thought let’s find out what’s accessibility like at the festival this year? Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Deputy Chief Executive of the Fringe, Lyndsey Jackson. Find out more about accessibility at the festival here: <a href="https://www.edfringe.com/experience/how-to-plan/access-at-the-fringe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Accessibility | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)</a> Image shows the fringe logo. Atop a white background a coral pink circle with 'fringe' written in white in the middle and some slight fading of colour around the edges of the circle.

1520: What’s Accessibility Like At The Fringe?

With recent reports about the rise in the number of people getting tick bites, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth how serious this rise in Tick bites might be and should we be concerned at all.   Elizabeth then explained to Toby how obvious it might be knowing when you have been bitten, how to remove a tick properly and when to seek medical help.  Elizabeth ended by giving her thoughts on the controversy over the recommendation that all masks are withdrawn from healthcare  and care settings.  If you have any concerns around Tick bites you can find some further useful information on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/tick-bite  To get in touch with Elizabeth email admin@newlifepharmacy.co.uk  or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk.Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised

With recent reports about the rise in the number of people getting tick bites, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth how serious this rise in Tick bites might be and should we be concerned at all.  Elizabeth then explained to Toby how obvious it might be knowing when you have been bitten, how to remove a tick properly and when to seek medical help. Elizabeth ended by giving her thoughts on the controversy over the recommendation that all masks are withdrawn from healthcare  and care settings. If you have any concerns around Tick bites you can find some further useful information on the following pages of the NHS website - <a href="https://www.nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/tick-bite" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/tick-bite</a> To get in touch with Elizabeth email admin@newlifepharmacy.co.uk  or for more information visit <a href="https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk</a>. Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised

1519: How Serious is the Rise in Tick Bites?

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.  Audio described shows and events included:  Patriots - Saturday 22 July, 2.30pm, Noel Coward Theatre, London   Brokeback Mountain - Saturday 29 July , 2.30pm, @Soho Place, London  Bleak Expectations - Wednesday 2 August, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, Criterion Theatre, London   Meet the Portraits: Audio Described Guide - until Monday 30 January 2024, National Portrait Gallery, London  My First Ballet: Swan Lake - Audio Described Film, from Friday 7 July, from ballet.org.uk  To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk(Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Patriots - Saturday 22 July, 2.30pm, Noel Coward Theatre, London  Brokeback Mountain - Saturday 29 July , 2.30pm, @Soho Place, London Bleak Expectations - Wednesday 2 August, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, Criterion Theatre, London  Meet the Portraits: Audio Described Guide - until Monday 30 January 2024, National Portrait Gallery, London My First Ballet: Swan Lake - Audio Described Film, from Friday 7 July, from <a href="http://ballet.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ballet.org.uk</a> To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - <a href="https://vocaleyes.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vocaleyes.co.uk</a> (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

1518: VocalEyes What’s On 14 July 2023 

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.  Audio described shows and events included:  Spirit of Invention - Saturday 8 July, 11.30am, The National Archives, Kew, Richmond  Luxury and Power - British Museum, Wednesday 12 July, 6pm, British Museum, London  Robin Hood - The Legend, Re-Written, Saturday 15 July, 2.15pm, Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, London  Trigger: Teabreak and Rebecca Louise Law: The Place Between - Friday 21 July, 11.30am, Milton Keynes International Festival  The Crucible - Saturday 22 July, 2pm, Gielgud Theatre, London  To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk(Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Spirit of Invention - Saturday 8 July, 11.30am, The National Archives, Kew, Richmond Luxury and Power - British Museum, Wednesday 12 July, 6pm, British Museum, London Robin Hood - The Legend, Re-Written, Saturday 15 July, 2.15pm, Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, London Trigger: Teabreak and Rebecca Louise Law: The Place Between - Friday 21 July, 11.30am, Milton Keynes International Festival The Crucible - Saturday 22 July, 2pm, Gielgud Theatre, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - <a href="https://vocaleyes.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vocaleyes.co.uk</a> (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

1517: VocalEyes What’s On 4 July 2023

As we seem to be experiencing a bit of a heat wave at the moment, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey asks Elizabeth what the dangers might be for us all of the heat and hot weather.  Elizabeth began by explaining to Toby some of the dangers around the heat and hot weather, outlining that some people might be more vulnerable than others.  Then Elizabeth talked about some of the signs of dehydration that we should all look out for and then her top tips on how to cope with the warm weather too.  To get in touch with Elizabeth email admin@newlifepharmacy.co.uk  or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk.Image:  Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

As we seem to be experiencing a bit of a heat wave at the moment, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey asks Elizabeth what the dangers might be for us all of the heat and hot weather. Elizabeth began by explaining to Toby some of the dangers around the heat and hot weather, outlining that some people might be more vulnerable than others. Then Elizabeth talked about some of the signs of dehydration that we should all look out for and then her top tips on how to cope with the warm weather too. To get in touch with Elizabeth email admin@newlifepharmacy.co.uk  or for more information visit <a href="https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk</a>. Image:  Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

1515: What Are the Possible Dangers for Us All of the Heat and Hot Weather?

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Following Hubert’s interview with Antony Merlyn about the Aira trials at Stevenage station, he spoke afterwards to one of the volunteer testers about their experience using the app.   Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a green background, 3 rows of text. From top to bottom: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. A bold white line underlines the words Connect Radio.

Following Hubert’s interview with Antony Merlyn about the Aira trials at Stevenage station, he spoke afterwards to one of the volunteer testers about their experience using the app.  Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a green background, 3 rows of text. From top to bottom: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. A bold white line underlines the words Connect Radio.

1516: What Is It Like To Use The Aira Assistance App? 

Some rail companies have been testing the Aira assistance app at some of their stations.   Our Hubert has taken a trip to Stevenage, where he spoke to one of the rail company representatives about the ongoing trials and future of accessible train travel.  Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a green background, 3 rows of text. From top to bottom: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. A bold white line underlines the words Connect Radio.

Some rail companies have been testing the Aira assistance app at some of their stations.  Our Hubert has taken a trip to Stevenage, where he spoke to one of the rail company representatives about the ongoing trials and future of accessible train travel. Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a green background, 3 rows of text. From top to bottom: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. A bold white line underlines the words Connect Radio.

1516: What Is The Aira Assistance App?

If you are thinking about jetting off for your summer holidays or just flying off within the UK for a weekend break, how accessible might air travel be for blind and partially sighted people and what about flying off with your Guide Dog or Assistance Dog too.   RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with John Welsman, Customer Experience Lead at Guide Dogs to talk about some of the access issues around air travel that have been reported to Guide Dogs plus all about their recent visual awareness training for Virgin Atlantic cabin and airline staff.  If you would like to know more about flying with your Guide Dog or Assistance Dog there is a lot of information on the following Guide Dogs website pages - https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/getting-support/information-and-advice/travelling-with-your-assistance-dog/  To find out more about the visual awareness training that Guide Dogs gave to Virgin Atlantic cabin and airline staff you can find out more on the following pages of the Guide Dogs website too - https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/blog/virgin-atlantic-and-guide-dogs-launch-partnership-to-improve-travel-for  Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a green background, 3 rows of text. From top to bottom: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. A bold white line underlines the words Connect Radio.

If you are thinking about jetting off for your summer holidays or just flying off within the UK for a weekend break, how accessible might air travel be for blind and partially sighted people and what about flying off with your Guide Dog or Assistance Dog too.  RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with John Welsman, Customer Experience Lead at Guide Dogs to talk about some of the access issues around air travel that have been reported to Guide Dogs plus all about their recent visual awareness training for Virgin Atlantic cabin and airline staff. If you would like to know more about flying with your Guide Dog or Assistance Dog there is a lot of information on the following Guide Dogs website pages - <a href="https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/getting-support/information-and-advice/travelling-with-your-assistance-dog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/getting-support/information-and-advice/travelling-with-your-assistance-dog/</a> To find out more about the visual awareness training that Guide Dogs gave to Virgin Atlantic cabin and airline staff you can find out more on the following pages of the Guide Dogs website too - <a href="https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/blog/virgin-atlantic-and-guide-dogs-launch-partnership-to-improve-travel-for" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/blog/virgin-atlantic-and-guide-dogs-launch-partnership-to-improve-travel-for</a> Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a green background, 3 rows of text. From top to bottom: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. A bold white line underlines the words Connect Radio.

1514: How accessible  is air travel for blind and partially sighted people?

Barry Snell chats to dancer and choreographer Holly Thomas, to learn about her exciting dance project Hal Light, which explores the often unchartered territory of dance and visual impairment.  To learn more about the Half Light project here hollythomasdance.co.uk/projects/half-light/  Image: Close up Picture of Holly standing up with her arms bent at the elbows pointing upwards. She is wearing a striped green top and her long brown hair is tied back in a pony-tail.

Barry Snell chats to dancer and choreographer Holly Thomas, to learn about her exciting dance project Hal Light, which explores the often unchartered territory of dance and visual impairment. To learn more about the Half Light project here <a href="https://hollythomasdance.co.uk/projects/half-light/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hollythomasdance.co.uk/projects/half-light/</a> Image: Close up Picture of Holly standing up with her arms bent at the elbows pointing upwards. She is wearing a striped green top and her long brown hair is tied back in a pony-tail.

1513: Exploring Dance and Visual Impairment

With the temperature rising and much more hours of sunshine now that we seem to be in summer time for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davy asks Elizabeth whether the sun is good or bad for us.  Elizabeth also talks about the potential benefits of vitamin D from the sun and risks of skin cancer from being out too long in the sun.  Elizabeth ends by giving her advice to us all about being careful when we are out and about in the sun and wanting to top up our tans this summer.  You can find out more about sunscreen and sun safety on the following pages of the NHS website -  https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/#:~:text=Sun%20safety%20tips,shade%20between%2011am%20and%203pm  To get in touch with Elizabeth Roddick email Elizabeth.r@newlifehealthcare.co.uk or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk.Image:  Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

With the temperature rising and much more hours of sunshine now that we seem to be in summer time for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davy asks Elizabeth whether the sun is good or bad for us. Elizabeth also talks about the potential benefits of vitamin D from the sun and risks of skin cancer from being out too long in the sun. Elizabeth ends by giving her advice to us all about being careful when we are out and about in the sun and wanting to top up our tans this summer. You can find out more about sunscreen and sun safety on the following pages of the NHS website -  <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/#:~:text=Sun%20safety%20tips,shade%20between%2011am%20and%203pm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/#:~:text=Sun%20safety%20tips,shade%20between%2011am%20and%203pm</a> To get in touch with Elizabeth Roddick email Elizabeth.r@newlifehealthcare.co.uk or for more information visit <a href="https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk</a>. Image:  Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

1512: Is Soaking Up the Sun Good or Bad for Us?

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included:  Once on This Island - Saturday 10 June, 3pm, Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, London  The Commitments - Thursday 15 June, 7.30pm, The Hexagon Theatre, Reading  Abigail’s Party -Saturday 17 June, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Darlington Hippodrome  Pride and Prejudice (sort of) - Wednesday 21 June, 2.30pm, Norwich Theatre Royal  The Ocean at the End of the Lane - Wednesday 21 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.20pm, New Theatre Oxford  Animals, Art, Science and Sound - Monday 26 June, 6pm, British Library, London,  To find out more about these and other up-coming audio-described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the VocalEyes weekly email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk(Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Once on This Island - Saturday 10 June, 3pm, Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, London The Commitments - Thursday 15 June, 7.30pm, The Hexagon Theatre, Reading Abigail’s Party -Saturday 17 June, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Darlington Hippodrome Pride and Prejudice (sort of) - Wednesday 21 June, 2.30pm, Norwich Theatre Royal The Ocean at the End of the Lane - Wednesday 21 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.20pm, New Theatre Oxford Animals, Art, Science and Sound - Monday 26 June, 6pm, British Library, London, To find out more about these and other up-coming audio-described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the VocalEyes weekly email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - <a href="https://vocaleyes.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vocaleyes.co.uk</a> (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

1511: VocalEyes What’s On 1 June 2023

RNIB Connect  Radio's Barry Snell chats to Colin Sinclair from Behear audio and his daughter Amy, about their exciting audiobook service, which features dramatised stories and boasts of being like Netflix without the pictures.  They were inspired to set up Behear after Amy was involved in a road accident which resulted in sight loss.  To find out more about Behear audio click here   Image shows RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo. Upon a green background 3 rows of text. 'RNIB' on top written in bold white capital letters, 'Connect Radio' below and underline with a thick white line and at the very bottom the words: '20th Anniversary.'

RNIB Connect  Radio's Barry Snell chats to Colin Sinclair from Behear audio and his daughter Amy, about their exciting audiobook service, which features dramatised stories and boasts of being like Netflix without the pictures. They were inspired to set up Behear after Amy was involved in a road accident which resulted in sight loss. <a href="https://www.behear.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To find out more about Behear audio click here </a> Image shows RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo. Upon a green background 3 rows of text. 'RNIB' on top written in bold white capital letters, 'Connect Radio' below and underline with a thick white line and at the very bottom the words: '20th Anniversary.'

1510: Bringing Books To Life

For this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are talking about constipation, a subject we may not want to talk about but we all should.  Elizabeth began by telling  RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about what the official definition of constipation is and the main causes of constipation too.  Then Elizabeth explained to Toby about the different types of laxatives that are out there and some of the possible issues around the potential misuse of them.   Finally Elizabeth highlighted how important it is for those of us who are in are over 50s to do the bowel test.  There is more information about constipation on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/constipation  To get in touch with Elizabeth Roddick email Elizabeth.r@newlifehealthcare.co.uk or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk.Image:  Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised

For this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are talking about constipation, a subject we may not want to talk about but we all should. Elizabeth began by telling  RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about what the official definition of constipation is and the main causes of constipation too. Then Elizabeth explained to Toby about the different types of laxatives that are out there and some of the possible issues around the potential misuse of them.  Finally Elizabeth highlighted how important it is for those of us who are in are over 50s to do the bowel test. There is more information about constipation on the following pages of the NHS website - <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/constipation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/constipation</a> To get in touch with Elizabeth Roddick email Elizabeth.r@newlifehealthcare.co.uk or for more information visit <a href="https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk</a>. Image:  Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised

1509: Constipation, A Subject We Might Not Want to Talk About but Should…

With reports of the increase in cases of Chickenpox in the news recently we thought for this week’s check-in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we should focus on Chickenpox.  Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the connection between Chickenpox and Shingles and how ChickenPox is spread. Then to the itchy rash that people get with ChickenPox and how long the rash might last.  Finally Elizabeth talked about the vaccines for chickenpox.  You can find out more about Chickenpox by visiting the following pages of the NHS website- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/#:~:text=Chickenpox%20is%20very%20itchy%20and,than%20once%2C%20but%20it%27s%20unusual  To get in touch with Elizabeth Roddick email Elizabeth.r@newlifehealthcare.co.uk or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk.Image:  Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

With reports of the increase in cases of Chickenpox in the news recently we thought for this week’s check-in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we should focus on Chickenpox. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the connection between Chickenpox and Shingles and how ChickenPox is spread. Then to the itchy rash that people get with ChickenPox and how long the rash might last. Finally Elizabeth talked about the vaccines for chickenpox. You can find out more about Chickenpox by visiting the following pages of the NHS website- <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/#:~:text=Chickenpox%20is%20very%20itchy%20and,than%20once%2C%20but%20it%27s%20unusual." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/#:~:text=Chickenpox%20is%20very%20itchy%20and,than%20once%2C%20but%20it%27s%20unusual</a> To get in touch with Elizabeth Roddick email Elizabeth.r@newlifehealthcare.co.uk or for more information visit <a href="https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk</a>. Image:  Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

1508: Time to Talk About Chickenpox…

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter.  Audio described shows and events included:  The Beekeeper Of Aleppo - Saturday 13 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.30pm, Theatre Royal Norwich  Around the World in 80 Days - Thursday 18 May, 7.30pm, Richmond Theatre  Titanic The Musical - Tuesday 23 May, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe  Six The Musical - Thursday 25 may, 8pm, Hull New Theatre  Elvis Died of Burgers - Thursday 25 May, 7.30pm, Battersea Arts Centre, London   A Mid Summer Night’s Dream - Saturday 27 May, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London  To find out more about these and other up-coming audio-described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the VocalEyes weekly email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk(Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Beekeeper Of Aleppo - Saturday 13 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.30pm, Theatre Royal Norwich Around the World in 80 Days - Thursday 18 May, 7.30pm, Richmond Theatre Titanic The Musical - Tuesday 23 May, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe Six The Musical - Thursday 25 may, 8pm, Hull New Theatre Elvis Died of Burgers - Thursday 25 May, 7.30pm, Battersea Arts Centre, London  A Mid Summer Night’s Dream - Saturday 27 May, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London To find out more about these and other up-coming audio-described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the VocalEyes weekly email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - <a href="https://vocaleyes.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vocaleyes.co.uk</a> (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

1507: VocalEyes What’s On 3 May 2023 

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect</a>) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On (<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair</a>) - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk (<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast</a>) - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport (<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://audioboom.com/channel/sport</a>) - See sport differently. The Happy Hour (<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411</a>) - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life (<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life</a>) - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support (<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support</a>) - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide (<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide</a>) - Daily audio TV listings

RNIB Conversations

Have you ever tried a game of cups with your guide dog? How about some puzzles?    Holly Tuke spoke with guide dog user Nathan Edge  to find out how we can keep our four-legged companions happy during the lockdown.  You can find Nathan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-G1l-MOpgXfcoplBYWCcZA   (Photo shows a smiling Nathan with his guide dog Abby)    

Have you ever tried a game of cups with your guide dog? How about some puzzles? Holly Tuke spoke with guide dog user Nathan Edge  to find out how we can keep our four-legged companions happy during the lockdown. You can find Nathan's YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-G1l-MOpgXfcoplBYWCcZA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-G1l-MOpgXfcoplBYWCcZA</a> (Photo shows a smiling Nathan with his guide dog Abby)

How To Keep Your Guide Dog Busy? 

In this honest feature with a pinch of humour, RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew addresses the controversial “debate” around the ethicality of guide dogs by learning more about our very own and favourite radio station guide dog, Quigley.  (Photo shows Quigley with his Guide Dogs lead on, sitting down on the floor of our radio station office)  

In this honest feature with a pinch of humour, RNIB Connect Radio’s Paulina Kuchorew addresses the controversial “debate” around the ethicality of guide dogs by learning more about our very own and favourite radio station guide dog, Quigley. (Photo shows Quigley with his Guide Dogs lead on, sitting down on the floor of our radio station office)

Are Guide Dogs Ethical? 

Media can often misrepresent the blind and visually impaired community through the use of stereotypes that are so ingrained into our society.   But can we challenge these internalised stereotypes and how do we do so without stigmatisation?  Dr Catalin Brylla, Lecturer in Film and TV at Bournemouth University and RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley discuss breaking down blind stereotypes in this 8-part series. Listen out for episode 4 of ‘Breaking Blind Stereotypes’ next Tuesday 17th of March after 4 PM on RNIB Connect Radio.  For more information about Dr Brylla’s work visit: https://catalinbrylla.com/  (Photo shows a hand holding a white cane in front of a blurry backdrop)

Media can often misrepresent the blind and visually impaired community through the use of stereotypes that are so ingrained into our society.     But can we challenge these internalised stereotypes and how do we do so without stigmatisation?    Dr Catalin Brylla, Lecturer in Film and TV at Bournemouth University and RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley discuss breaking down blind stereotypes in this 8-part series.   Listen out for episode 4 of ‘Breaking Blind Stereotypes’ next Tuesday 17th of March after 4 PM on RNIB Connect Radio.    For more information about Dr Brylla’s work visit: <a href="https://catalinbrylla.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://catalinbrylla.com/</a>    (Photo shows a hand holding a white cane in front of a blurry backdrop)

Breaking Blind Stereotypes – Part 3

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The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!