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

Sight Service talks about their offering to the local people of Gateshead and the new facilities they have on offer. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect #SocietyoftheWeek

Childhood dreams of grown up jobs often fall by the wayside but Subramani was determined to keep his dream not just alive, but kicking as well. He looks back over a 20 year career as a print journalist and looks forward to what is in store for the next generation of college graduates. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect

If you ever saw a UFO over Blackheath, Whitstable or Bournemouth, we might have an explanation for you. It’s not the X-Files, Alien Invasion or Dark Skies. Meet Stewart and his giant ball of string. #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect

RNIB helped out BBC Three with their new series of ‘Things Not to Say...’ Here’s a little taster of how it sounds. You can go to the BBC Three website for the full episodes and the RNIB team have a bit of enhanced material on their website too! #theweeklyconnect #RNIBConnect #BBC3