The Optimeyes Project is a lottery funded venture that encourages blind and partially sighted people to take up new challenges and experiences. Listen to Sally and Pat talk about their local swimming group that's got them out of the house. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

Listener Peter Seaman grabbed our microphone to tell us why he is so fond of the national charity Blind Veterans UK. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

Find out about our latest Society of the Week called Dorset Blind Assocation and what it's been doing locally to help blind and partially sighted people in Dorset and beyond. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

In the latest episode join Steven as he meets Liz Frankland to talk about an astronomy group she is keen to set up. Also there's a chance to find about Finding Your Feet courses from RNIB, and there's an interview with Peter Seaman about why he is so fond of Blind Veterans UK. Plus our Society of the Week is Dorset Blind Associaton. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

After losing all of his vision in 2008, Chris Downey faced many challenges. He talks to #TheWeeklyConnect about how his sight loss affected his life, his family and his career as an architect. #RNIBConnect

Despite being an accomplished author and a broadcaster on RNIB Connect Radio, Red Szell loves rock climbing and thought he would take our reporter Leeanne Coyle on a trip to his local climbing centre to show her how it's done. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

Amber Trust's vision is to give blind or partially-sighted children the best possible chance to fulfil their musical aspirations, and that's why they are this week's #SocietyOfTheWeek. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

And we are back! We've been away for a couple of weeks thanks to all these lovely Bank Holidays but it's back to business this week. We meet Chris Downey who tells us about how his sight loss affected his life, family and career. Plus we hear from Read On Air presenter Red Szell about his love of rock climbing. And if that's not enough our Society of the Week is the Amber Trust, which helps blind children learn to play music. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

Following a blog post by blind mother Maria Johnson, we get reaction from someone who disagrees with what was written. Do you agree or disagree? Join the conversation - [email protected]. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

Are you interested in getting involved in songwriting? Our reporter Leeanne Coyle reports on the VIP Project based in London aiming to help blind and partially sighted people get into music. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect