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RNIB Conversations episodes

November 06 S2 Ep1712: Santa Has Letters For Blind And Partially Sighted Children
Let’s join Allan Russell as he heads to Santa’s Grotto at the North Pole.
He’ll chat with Titch The Elf, drop in on a phone call with Rossa from Northern Ireland talking with Santa and you can find out how to get a, free, accessible letter from Father Christmas, perfect for blind and partially sighted believers!
If you’d like more details on the letters, go to www.rnib.org.uk/santa
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11 min
November 06 S2 Ep1711: Inclusive Work Placement Makes a Difference
Did you know that only around 1 in 4 blind or partially sighted people of working age are in employment?
Today, we catch up with Emmy Anstee to hear how her work experience with Royal & Derngate in Northampton is getting on and how she's been finding taking on new challenges.
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10 min
November 04 S2 Ep1710: Exploring Motherhood On Stage With Sally Clay
Singer, musical director and actor Sally Clay has an exciting new production out and co-produced with Birds of Paradise Theatre Company.
Afterbirth is an exploration of motherhood from the point of view of a blind mum and is coming to Eden Court in Inverness this week. The show is part of Confluence, an immersive promenade production which takes you on a guided journey through Eden Court’s iconic building to discover five intimate live performances spanning music, movement, drama and dance.
Joining Sally to chat about the show and the collaboration is Mairi Taylor, Executive Director at Birds of Paradise Theatre Company.
To find out more visit: Confluence | Eden Court

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12 min
November 04 S2 Ep1709: Bild Artist Rosita McKenzie Talks New Photography Exhibition
We’re speaking today with blind artist Rosita McKenzie.
Rosita's "Touching Light" solo photography exhibition, will open in Edinburgh on the 4th of November and explore blind imagination and our relationship with sight in the arts.
Learn more about Rosita's work here: http://www.rositamckenziephotography.co.uk
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10 min
November 02 S2 Ep1708: Guide Dog Blogs: Tiggi's First Guide Dog Jackie
On guide dog blogs this week, we meet Tiggi, a very active guide dog owner. We discuss why she applied for a guide dog in the first place, but also about her very first guide dog Jackie.
8 min
October 26 S2 Ep1707: Guide Dog Blogs: Supporting Your Dog During The Fireworks Period
This time of the year can be rather tricky for dogs, whether it's pets or working dogs. However, why od fireworks cause such an issue, what signs should you look out for, how to best support your dog, and what can you do in advance? All these questions answered in this podcast.
10 min
October 26 S2 Ep1706: 'Highland Hike' Lego By VI Designer Stewart Lamb Cromar
Lego have officially launched ‘Highland Hike’ by visually impaired Lego Creator Stewart Cromar.
Amelia learns more about Stewart's sight loss story, love of lego and creative designs.
Follow Stewart on Instagram @Stubot
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13 min
October 19 S2 Ep1705: Emmy's Tips For An Inclusive Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night is coming up, but with longer and darker nights, crowds and noise, there are many things you might want to consider if planning to take part in celebrations.
Paulina spoke with Emmy Anstee from Emmy's VIP Life about some of her tips on how to plan for the celebrations if you're blind or partially sighted.
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7 min
October 19 S2 Ep1704: VocalEyes What’s On 19 October 2026
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.
Audio described shows and events included:
Six the Musical - Thursday 22 October, 8pm, touch tour 6.45pm, Woking theatre
Dirty Dancing - Saturday 24 October, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.15pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Austentatious - Monday 26 October, 7.30pm, Vaudeville Theatre, London
Vision Redbridge Festival of the Dead - Friday 30 October, 5pm - 6pm, touch tour 4.30pm, Redbridge, greater London
Hay Fever - Tuesday 3 November, 7.30pm, Wyndham’s theatre, London.
To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk
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7 min
October 16 S2 Ep1703: What It's Like Seeing Les Mis With AD?
What is it like seeing a stage production with audio description?
Luci Franks went to see the audio described performance of Les Misérables at London's Sondheim Theatre.
The famous musical is based on the 1862 novel by Victor Hugo. Set in 19th century France, Les Misérables follows the life of Jean Valjean – an ex-convict who seeks redemption and who is pursued by his rival and ex-guard Javert. Filled with love, passion and courage, the story seas Jean Valjean take on young orphan Cosette. Always on the run, they eventually find themselves in Paris in the midst of the French Revolution.
Luci spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.
Next touch tour and audio described performance of Les Mis will take place on Saturday 27th of February 2027. Find out more here: Les Misérables London | The Official Website
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10 min

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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing [email protected]