A road experience training track for visually impaired people has opened in Stapleford, which is the first of it's kind in the UK. It features traffic lights, button-operated crossings, bus stops, kerbs, road and pavement markings and has tactile maps provided by RNIB.

Amelia spoke to Ryan Vaughan, Economic Development Officer from Broxtowe Borough Council, and Rebecca Morley, a Habilitation Specialist at Guide Dogs, who approached Bthe council about creating the space.

Learn more on the Broxtowe Borough Council website - Stapleford to host the UK’s first road experience training track for vision impaired people

Hair And Care are hosting a Christmas Prize Draw to raise funds that support their work with blind and low vision women.

Amelia speaks to Amie Douglas to hear about why they're running the draw and the prizes contestants can win.

Learn more on their website - Hair&Care | Self care Workshops for the Visually Impaired Community in Greater London

VICTA are giving blind and partially sighted young people the chance to try a number of different sports over the next few weeks. Hywel Davies has been finding out about some of the opportunities.

More information on each of the activities can be found on the VICTA website:

Free Junior Partially Sighted Football Taster Session - Manchester - VICTA

Lancashire Lions Sports Family Day - VICTA

Free Cycling Taster Day at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester - VICTA

Henshaws are running a 12 Days Of Giving Appeal to support for the Artmakers at the Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre in Knaresborough. The sessions support visually impaired and disabled adults to express themselves creatively.

Amelia learned more from Senior Philanthropy Manager Flora Simpson...

Learn more on their website - Craft Activities for Visually Impaired and Disabled Adults - Henshaws

Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font. 

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell has been talking to Chris Danielsen, from the National Federation of the Blind in the USA, about some of their highlights and challenges of 2025.

To get more info on their work, go to www.nfb.org

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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.

This week Matt talks about the charity’s annual report, sight loss charity meetings and farewell drinks as he approaches the end of his time as CEO.

If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.

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Image shows Matt smiling, dressed in a grey suit jacket and light shirt.

Look UK are heading to an accessible Panto this Saturday to get in the festive spirit. 

Amelia spoke to Elin Williams about what they're looking forward to most.

Learn more about Look UK on their website - LOOK – Supporting Visually Impaired Young People to Thrive

David Hogg finds out about a new project from RNIB Cymru to raise accessibility standards and eye health awareness in Wales…

In this episode Hubert speaks to RNIB's Incoming CEO Simon Antrobus to get his thoughts on his first evening of festive music. 

Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out.

In this podcast Hubert speaks to RNIB CEO Matt Stringer, to get his thoughts on the great event. 

Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out.