Red and Stuart join Steven to talk about what books they're reading over Christmas, and what they might recommend as Christmas gifts for friends and family. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect

Milton Keynes Reader Service has been nominated as our society of the week by Padma. They work hard to match trusted volunteer readers with people who need assistance in their homes, but that's not all... #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect #SocietyoftheWeek

Time to snuggle down in front of the fire and hear a Christmas story from story-teller Giles Abbott as he whisks us away to Russia. Are you sitting comfortably? #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect

Not everyone has somewhere to go at this time of the year. You don't have to be alone. Julia at Abbeyfield tells us what they offer to those who may want meet some new friends this Christmas. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect

Maya-Liam talks to producer Laura Kirker about what she's planning to watch over the Christmas weekend, and how AD makes all the difference - except when your mum sings along. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect

We get so spoiled over Christmas, sometimes we can forget about our trusted friends - our guide dogs. We asked you what, if anything, you were planning to buy your dog for Christmas. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect

This week's show is all about what makes Christmas. Whether it's what to watch with AD from Maya-Liam, baking mince pies with Madleen, or braving the shops with Steven and Shaun. We also find out where you can go if perhaps you're looking for a bit of company over the season, and what to look out for if you want to just hide away from it all with a book. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect

Karina chats to Margaret and Marcia about life with dogs and sometimes, sadly, without them.

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Padma Cheriyan chats to Steven about her role as a Community Connector. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect

After a massive response to the mainstream and specialist school topic, we heard from Terri, who went to a specialist school herself but sent her daughters to a mainstream setting and a young chap, who’s experienced a taste of both worlds – Hussein. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect