RNIB Connect Radio
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Europe's first radio station for blind and partially sighted people. Freeview 730/Online/Smart Devices ARIAS 2024 Community Station Of The Year Email: radio@rnib.org.uk Website: www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio Image: young boy with headphones on relaxing.
Throwback Monday: The Grimm Russell?👻 Let us take you back to October 2024, when we first introduced our spooky but slightly troublesome radio colleague. [Video: Office TV Show format. As Dave is interviewed we show Grimm Russell office shenanigans. Final interview is with Young David] #Halloween
Throwback Monday: The Grimm Russell?👻 Let us take you back to October 2024, when we first introduced our spooky but slightly troublesome radio colleague. [Video: Office TV Show format. As Dave is interviewed we show Grimm Russell office shenanigans. Final interview is with Young David] #Halloween
A new sexy audiobook has caused quite a stir in our studios this morning🥵 Of course, Allan and Paulina couldn’t help but sink their teeth into this one! #AudioBooks #Dracula #BookSky
September 30th vs October 1st 🎃 Allan's alter-ego The Grimm Russell is ready for spooky season. You can catch Allan on the Daily Connect weekdays 9 am till 12 noon. Grimm Russell does what he wants and we can't guarantee that he will grace you with his spooky presence. #SpookySeason #Halloween
Good luck to Toby Davey, who is off to Portugal for the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships!⛵ Toby, who is our leading expert in audio described arts on RNIB Connect Radio, got involved in the sport over 30 years ago and is an active member of GBR Blind Sailing. #VisuallyImpairedSailing
In September book printer CPI and charity RNIB hosted The Accessible Publishing Conference, which brought together major publishing industry companies and figures to chat future of accessible books. Emma Steel is the founder of Every Cherry, a publisher of special educational needs books. #BookSky
We needed some cake to celebrate, invited chaos instead😂 Thank you, Community Radio Awards for nominating us for Station of the Year, Specialist Music Show of the Year for The Jazz Club, and for three nominations for Specialist Content Show of the Year for Read On, A Cultural Journey and Tech Talk.
Come with me to a conference as a radio DJ✨ The Visionary Annual Conference 2026 is a flagship annual event for UK sight loss sector, bringing together local, national, and international charities and organizations. Hear exclusive conversations on RNIB Connect Radio or follow us here for updates 😉
“It's really important that we remember who's the most important part of this jigsaw, it's the patient themselves.” The Scottish Vision Strategy conference was hosted by @rnibscotland.bsky.social yesterday. We were there and spoke with Alison Thewliss MSP, Minister for Community Care.
Throwback Monday: On top of the fireplace? 😵 A throwback to that time Jane and Allan climbed to the top of Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Allan's been registered blind since losing his sight in 2001 due to Leber's Congenital Amaurosis, an inherited degenerative eye condition. #Blind #PartiallySighted
Happy 100th episode Jazz Club!😂 Whether you’re a jazz aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, there’s always something new to explore on The Jazz Club with your host Jake Hart. Tune in for special guests and dedications tonight at 6pm (repeated Saturday at 8pm). #Jazz #Blind #PartiallySighted
Guide dog monologue 🐶 Who should be the official voice of Cesar? David or Amelia? Or do we want part 2? Cesar is a doggy companion to radio DJ Hubert. You can regularly catch them on our lunch-time show, the Lunch Break, weekdays 12 noon - 1 pm. #Animal #VoiceOver #GuideDogs
👁️Sheep, glass eyes, stamps and more? This Remember a Charity Week we were curious to learn about the kind, if slightly unusual, donations bequeathed to RNIB over the years. To find out more about the impact gifts in Wills have, please visit www.rnib.org.uk/gifts-in-wills/.
Accessible Book & Story Festival is coming to Edinburgh! Focusing on books and stories for children with additional needs, their festival is taking place on Friday 11 September and Saturday 12 September. Ailie Finlay, Director of My Kind of Book, shared what she’s most excited for. #BookSky
Are you team 90s Girl Bands or 90s Boy Bands? On Spice Up the 90s this week it’s the ultimate battle of the bands! Listen Tuesday at 9pm (again Sunday at 4pm), on Freeview 730, online, or simply ask your smart speaker to “Play RNIB Connect Radio.” #90sMusic #GirlBands #BoyBands
How can we have better disabled characters in film and TV? 🎬 Richard Amm has created a writer's tool called ‘People or Props' to develop more rounded, realistic characters. #Blind #PartiallySighted #Disability #Movies #TV
Excuse us whilst we drink our pumpkin spice lattes 🍂 [Image: Cosy Season Essentials: September by Earth, Wing & Fire, pumpkin space latte, white cane, crime audiobook, cosy scarf, listening to RNIB Connect Radio on headphones.] #TalkingBooks #Audiobooks #Blind #PartiallySighted #Autumn #Pumpkin
We have special shows coming up this Bank Holiday Monday 🌞 Check out what's on below! And of course, for our full schedule visit: https://bit.ly/RNIBConnectRadioSchedule
A sad day as we say goodbye to a country legend 💔 Throughout her lifetime, Dolly Parton wrote over 3,000 songs touching millions of people around the world. What are your favourite memories and songs of Dolly's? Share in the comments.
🏎️ Buckle up! Did you know that if you’re blind or partially sighted you can still experience the thrill of the racetrack? Our DJ Allan went over to The Knockhill Racing Circuit in Scotland to meet up with Stuart and have a go. Full podcast here: https://bit.ly/4g87iiy #Blind #PartiallySighted
Interview spotlight: Enjoying music despite sight and hearing loss 🎶 William has sight and hearing loss, but has grown up with an immense passion for music, and loves attending concerts and festivals. Hear the full interview here: https://bit.ly/4xTeSni
Guide Dog Blogs: Boston & Toby 💖 You might recognise our radio DJ Toby, but did you know that he has a guide dog? Lovely Boston was matched with Toby last year and has proven to be a wonderful companion ever since. Isn't he the sweetest? #GuideDogs #Blind #PartiallySighted
What happens if you breathe out and then try to scream? 😂 We think some of our DJs were cheating though. Anyway, here's Robert, Allan, Hubert, Amelia and Tai taking on another viral challenge! Find out about RNIB Connect Radio presenters, shows, & more, here: https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/
Meet Paddy ✨ Comedy podcast series You've Got Braille, follows Paddy as he explores love, work, and life whilst navigating the extra challenges of being blind. Written by blind script writer Reece Finnegan and also starring him as Paddy, the series is out now. Listen: https://bit.ly/gotbraille
We don't always get perfect takes 😆 What was your favourite moment from this year's Commonwealth Games? #Glasgow2026 #CommonwealthGames #TeamScotland #WeAreTheNZTeam
David's sexy bowls?🤭 (Video: David is working in the studio when Paulina interrupts him, he swivels around in his chair to chat with her.) Anyway, if you fancy checking out David's interviews from the Commonwealth Games visit: https://bit.ly/RNIBglasgowgames #ParaBowls #Glasgow2026 #TeamScotland
Sharks!🦈 We asked one of our presenters about his highlight from the 2026 Commonwealth Games. You can find our exclusive athlete interviews and coverage of the Games on our podcast: https://bit.ly/RNIBglasgowgames #ParaSwimming #Glasgow2026 #CommGamesAus
![[Image: "Playing now on RNIB Connect Radio. Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, narrated by Stephen Thorne. Weekdays 2 pm or 9 pm (until 9th Sep).
Robinson Crusoe, set ashore on an island after a terrible storm at sea, is forced to make do with only a knife, some tobacco, and a pipe. He learns how to build a canoe, make bread, and endure endless solitude. That is, until, twenty-four years later, when he confronts another human being.
The pink poster includes an illustration of Robinson Crusoe standing on a sandy beach beside the sea. He wears a dark hat and rough, weathered clothing, carries a long musket, and has a large pack on his back. A fallen umbrella or makeshift shelter lies behind him, while several seabirds fly overhead. Waves roll onto the shore in the background.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rsf5ccepsq7ruven3g7mrdcd/bafkreigrvp5fghucbk5m2ojkffohjoqqsbr6sszeo74auabsrmirsg62bq)