Lewis Capaldi, the Scottish singer-songwriter originating from West Lothian, is not only making waves in the music industry but he is also becoming a favourite of his contemporaries and has recently released his new single 'Rush' featuring the wonderful Jessie Reyez.

Host of A Little Alternative David Hogg caught up with Lewis on his tour and the pair discussed his unexpected new found fame, a missed chance at Britain's Got Talent, and an exciting venue that Lewis will add his name to later in the year.

You can catch A Little Alternative every Friday night at 9pm or repeated Saturdays at 7pm on RNIB Connect Radio.

You may not think that skiing, downhill or cross country, would be a popular sport with blind and partially sighted people, but you would be wrong.

 There are clubs all over the world which provide opportunities to get out onto the slopes with sighted guides and some intrepid participants have taken it to Paralympic level.

 RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Les Mitchell from Scottish Visually Impaired Skiers, to hear more about the Edinburgh based club and it's call for more people to join and get on the slopes.

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Simon Pauley chats to RNIB NI's Connect Community Facilitator Una Mulgrew about the upcoming community engagement events.

Taking place across Northern Ireland and Isle of Man throughout March and April, these events are chance for those affected by sight loss to become involved in shaping the future of RNIB.

Find out from Una how your voice can be heard at these events, where and when are they taking place and why it's so important to take part.

Afternoon Edition's resident Pharmacist, Elizabeth Roddick reports on why it's so important to do regular eye tests.

Chatting to Optometrist Gerry O'Hear from Mearns Opticians in Glasgow, Elizabeth finds out what to look out for when it comes to our eyesight, who is at risk, and why we should never ignore any changes in vision.

Paul Quigley chats to RNIB Connect Radio about his sight loss journey.

Follow Paul's story as he explains why he lived in denial for a long time, how he managed to hold onto his independence, and why compassion is so important when dating someone who is losing their sight.

Paul talked to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.

Alexandra Lucas joins Jill Barkley this week to share some weird and wonderful beauty trends that she's seen online! 

Alexandra Lucas joins Jill every Wednesday on the Morning Mix! 

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Jill talks with Maria, Girl Gone Blind, about feeling a bit more rundown since her illness and long hospital stay last year. Since we know exercise can boost energy, endurance, and endorphins... Jill has started kickboxing at the gym! Maria's favorite kind of workout! Maria is a weekly contributor to the Morning Mix and a lifestyle blogger at: www.girlgoneblind.com. Find her on Facebook at: Girl Gone Blind and on Twitter: @Girl_Gone_Blind. **Please consult your GP before starting any exercise program** #fitness #health #exercise #girlgoneblind #jillbarkley #morningmix #rnibradio #podcast

Erika Kelly, from the Isle Of Man, is a visually impaired musician and athlete.

Despite her work and studies, she has managed to break records and win awards for race walking.

Her success has now earned her a place at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Erika to learn more about her sporting achievements and her love of the harp…

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Lucy Hayward is a young mom and visually impaired playwright.

After succesfully showcasing her latest play: "On the Tracks", this past Semptember, Lucy is embarking on a tour to make her unique writing style known.

Chatting to Simon Pauley, the writer reveals all when it comes to her sight loss, love for writing, and how to create a play that needs no audio description.

"On the Tracks" will hit the Brighton Fringe stages 28 May 2018 - 3 June 2018.

Anita is the Swansea Neath & Port Talbot locality manager for Cardiff Institute for the Blind and has won an award from Disability Wales.