Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick chats about the stories behind the medical headlines, including a recent headline which suggests a diabetis drug may help with memory loss in dementia.

Edinburgh based Kirin Saeed is an established, blind, actor, writer & promoter of Audio Description for the theatre.

She is looking for more blind & partially sighted people from in and around the Scottish capital, to get together in creative groups.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Kirin to learn more about her work and a free ticket offer, for visually impaired theatre lovers who hav not yet tried Audio Description.

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The Lighthouse For The Blind in San Francisco has been helping visually impaired people live fulfilling lives for over 100 years.

This year’s sees the launch of the 3rd Holman Prize, where blind and partially sighted people can win $25,000 to make a challenging dream come true or make a difference to others with sight loss.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Max Levenson, from Lighthouse, to find out more…

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Julian Jackson is embarking on The Big Blind Walk, from one end of the UK to the other.

He’s looking to raise funds and awareness around sight loss research.

Julian wants to highlight the lack of funding being put into sight loss prevention and cures by the government and set up a fund to help researchers carry out their vital work.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Julian to find out more.

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Elena Sommers recently enjoyed success with the publication of her first children’s book.

However since moving to the UK, from her native Russia, life hasn’t always been easy.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell caught up with Elena to find out more.

Alexandra Lucas joins Jill Barkley this week to talk about an reviewing app that sends you free Make up! She also gives tips on how to grow out your hair quickly! And there's a certain decade that Alex is crazy about! 

Alexandra Lucas joins Jill every Wednesday on the Morning Mix to give out her fashion expertise! #beauty #hair #sixties #fashion #morningmix #rnibradio #jillbarkley #alexandralucas #podcast

Irene McGarry, our Blind Complimentary Therapist, speaks to Jill this week about the Australian Flu and how it is not too late to protect yourself against the flu! #health #wellbeing #irenemcgarry #jillbarkley #morningmix #rnibradio

Blind journalist Paul Bryce picks out more quirky & alternative stories from around the globe, including one about a contentious bridge in Germany

Paul is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.

Jill Barkley interviews Jennifer Smith on the Morning Mix this week, where she shares her life story. Having faced many struggles after losing her sight, Jennifer Smith has a positive outlook on life, and concentrates on the future #lifestory #morningmix #rnibradio #podcast #jennifersmith #jillbarkley #inspiration #inspirational #positive

Jill and Maria, Girl Gone Blind, totally change it up this week! These two each share 5 random things you didn't know about them. Who worked at a bridal shop? Whose favorite music artist is Prince? Listen in and find out! Maria is a weekly contributor to the Morning Mix and a blogger at: www.girlgoneblind.com. Find her on Twitter: @girl_ gone_ blind #blogger #girlgoneblind #mariajohnson #jillbarkley #morningmix #rnibradio #fivethings