Jonathan Abro visits some of the worlds most beautiful sculptures and artworks around the world, from the works of Matisse to St Paul's Cathedral.

Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues.

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Our David Hogg catches up with intern Jake Coles about his experience working with Real Thing AI so far… 

Now time to catch up with Bernie Warren, who set up a support group for people living with the same eye condition as her as well as taking over another support group. She did not know anyone else who had the same eye condition as her when she first began to lose her sight. Jennifer Murray, Trainee Content Producer finds out more.

If you would like to learn more about the supporg groups or contact Bernie Warren, you can do any of the following:

Contact the DMO Group via the Macular Society or to make general enquiries. The Macular Society will be happy to put you in direct contact with Bernie Warren.

Macular Society's website:

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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 attendance at the Political Party Conferences, working with the likes of Lego, Curry’s and Tesco, and his forthcoming appearance at the UK Covid Inquiry.

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October is Free Wills Month, Hywel Davies has been finding out about the importance of having a valid will, along with the impact that legacy gifts make to RNIB.

For more information on how to leave a legacy gift to RNIB in your will, visit the website - Leaving a gift to RNIB in your Will | RNIB | RNIB

You can enjoy an AD tour and art discussion of the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) from the comfort of your own home.

This month’s session focuses on works exploring the myth of 'The Three Graces' including the grand sculpture by Antonio Canova alongside work by Albrecht Durer, Jane Brettle, and more.

Amelia spoke to Meg Faragher from NGS for more details of the session.

The session takes place on Zoom, on Wednesday 16th October from 2 to 3.30 pm.

Learn more on the NGS website - Visually Impaired Programme Online | The Three Graces | National Galleries of Scotland

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Sight Cymru are one of Wales’ longest running sight loss charities. Their annual general meeting and conference is coming to Abergavenny Town Hall on Monday October 7th. Hywel Davies has been finding out more details.

For more information on the conference and AGM, visit the Sight Cymru website - Home - Sight Cymru

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Jonathan encounters camels and singing sands while camping in the Gobi Desert.

Tune in to 'The Lunch Break' on RNIB Connect Radio every weekday from 12 noon to 1pm for more Travelogues.

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Hubert catches up with the RNIB social media team to discuss their work to help champion accessibility, and what’s trending. Listen out for mentions of chicken cake, and some national days too.

What resources are available for blind and partially sighted young people and their families?

Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Karen Hirst, Early Support, Education and Training Manager at RNIB.

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