Best News Vere Podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep642: Guide Dog Blogs Dean Dunbar – Outdoor Activities and Under Cover Guide Dog 10:46

2h ago10:46

10:46

It’s that time of the week when we discuss our favourite guide companions. This week, Hubert chats with blind adventurer Dean Dunbar, as he tells us about taking his guide dog Molly mountain biking, and there’s even a short story about an under cover guide dog.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep640: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Tiffany 4:06

6h ago4:06

4:06

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with American pop singer, Tiffany. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined wi…

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S2 Ep639: Rewind Scotland 2024 - The Selecter's Pauline Black 3:12

6h ago3:12

3:12

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Pauline Black, lead singer of English 2 tone ska revival ban, The Selecter. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' writte…

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S2 Ep638: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Nik Kershaw 2:05

6h ago2:05

2:05

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer, Nix Kershaw. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND…

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S2 Ep637: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Midge Ure 4:31

6h ago4:31

4:31

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Scottish musician, singer-songwriter and record producer Midge Ure. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bol…

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S2 Ep636: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Living in a Box's Marcus Vere 3:53

6h ago3:53

3:53

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with musician and founding member of Living in a Box, Marcus Vere. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold blac…

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S2 Ep635: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Hue and Cry 3:59

6h ago3:59

3:59

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Scottish pop duo Hue and Cry. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined wi…

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S2 Ep634: Rewind Scotland 2024 - David Grant 6:07

6h ago6:07

6:07

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with David Grant, lead singer of British soul/Brit funk band Linx. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold blac…

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S2 Ep633: Rewind Scotland 2024 - Buster Bloodvessel 2:48

6h ago2:48

2:48

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with English singer and frontman of the two-tone band Bad Manners, Buster Bloodvessel. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' …

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S2 Ep632: TPT Internship Opportunities July 2024 7:57

1h ago7:57

7:57

Thomas Pocklington Trust have once again released more internship opportunities as part of their Get Set Progress Program, and Hubert has been speaking to Josh, head of internships about what opportunities are available.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep630: What are Urinary Tract Infections or UTIs? 3:51

18m ago3:51

3:51

For this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are talking about urinary tract infections or UTIs as they are sometimes called. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about some of the symptoms of UTIs which people might find a bit unpleasant and then too outlining some of the main causes of ur…

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S2 Ep631: Guide Dog Blogs: Outdoor Events with Luci Franks 7:20

3h ago7:20

7:20

In Guide Dog Blogs this week Hubert speaks to Luci franks about taking your guide dog to outdoor events, including rugby matches and festivals, and also what events you may want to think twice about before taking your canine companion to.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep630: VocalEyes What’s On 19 July 2024 7:25

7h ago7:25

7:25

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 even…

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S2 Ep605: Attending Green Day Concert When You're VI 8:59

13d ago8:59

8:59

Attending a concert can be a fabulous way to enjoy your favourite band, especially if you can enjoy it with your friends and family. Today, chatting about her experience of going to see Green Day at Wembley Stadium is Luci Franks. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with …

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Preseason Has Begun 28:52

15d ago28:52

28:52

Alex and Komar go over some of the latest transfers, news, and scheduling news as we look ahead to the beginning of the 2024/2025 preseason.

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S2 Ep604: VocalEyes What’s On 8 July 2024 6:42

5d ago6:42

6:42

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 even…

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S2 Ep603: How to Cope with the Coming and Going of the Warm Weather and the Potential Dangers of Heat Stroke… 4:17

8d ago4:17

4:17

As we all might be gearing up for the summer months with more time out and about whether that is in our gardens, taking a stroll n a local park or maybe time on the beach whether that is here in the UK or abroad, so for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the things we should all be thinking about at…

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S2 Ep596: Eye Believe Podcast 5:57

11d ago5:57

5:57

If you are partially sighted, and are part of the Asian community, and would like to hear from fellow blind and partially sighted people within your community, Hubert has been speaking to Ashrafia and Saima who host a podcast which maybe what you are looking for.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep596: CBS Podcast 7:04

11d ago7:04

7:04

If you have or know someone with Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and you would like to learn more about it, There is a podcast out there which could be helpful. Hubert has been speaking to Shaimond, the host of the podcast about how it has originated and what it’s about.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep524: Movie Review: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 8:31

13d ago8:31

8:31

Here's our latest film review and this time we're looking at the latest release in a big post-apocalyptic movie franchise. Paulina Kuchorew speaks with Luci Franks to hear her review of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Image shows the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga poster. The movie title is written in bold orange-gold letters at the centre, behind it, Furiosa st…

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S2 Ep595: New VI Social Club Looking For New Members 4:31

13d ago4:31

4:31

Ayrshire Visually Impaired Social club are currently looking for new members to come and join them and to get involved in their weekly meet up's. Barry Snell caught up with club member Melinda Hanvey, to find out more {Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Co…

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S2 Ep594: In Conversation With Ashley J Hicks 17:07

1M ago17:07

17:07

Ashley J Hicks is a New York based actor, writer, teaching artist and podcast co-host. Her credits include '2022 Disney Discovers: Television Showcase', and recently Netflix’s Sci-fi flick 'Atlas'. She also happens to be living with albinism. She shares her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. Image: A striking photo of Ashley. She is …

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S2 Ep523: Glaucoma Awareness Week 2024 7:25

1M ago7:25

7:25

Did you know that last week of June is Glaucoma Awareness Week? But what is glaucoma, how does it affect your eyes and why is talking about your family's eye health history important? Paulina Kuchorew speaks with Nishani Amerasinghe, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and president of UK and Éire Glaucoma Society, as well as Wayne Bebb and his son Gethi…

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S2 Ep522: Travel Blogger Sassy Wyatt Shares Her Sight Loss Story 10:59

1M ago10:59

10:59

Sassy Wyatt is a blind travel blogger, content creator and accessibility consultant, she has been sharing her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. Learn more about Sassy and her website here. Image: A close up picture of a smiling Sassy, who is sitting in a field with her guide dog Ida on a warm sunny day. Sassy has long red hair flowing do…

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S2 Ep521: New Internships Webinar from Thomas Pocklington Trust 3:18

1M ago3:18

3:18

If you wish to get back into employment, or take the first step onto the employment ladder, Thomas Pocklington Trust are hosting a webinar which might help you. Hubert has been finding out more.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep520: VocalEyes What’s On 18 June 2024 6:53

1M ago6:53

6:53

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 even…

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Summer Time 57:32

1M ago57:32

57:32

Dima, Erik, and Komar get ready for the summer by recapping the season that was, and looking ahead to the Euros.

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S2 Ep519: How Best to be Prepared for the Summer 4:11

2M ago4:11

4:11

With summer just around the corner for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about how best to prepare health wise for the summer. Elizabeth began by telling RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the main best ways to be prepared for the summer, what to have in your first aid kit, ensuring that you are up-to…

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S2 Ep518: VocalEyes What’s On 4 June 2024 6:51

2M ago6:51

6:51

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 even…

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S2 Ep517: East West Rail Access Advisory Panel 8:30

2M ago8:30

8:30

East West Rail have launched a new access advisory panel at an early stage of development for the new rail line between Oxford and Cambridge via Bedford. Hubert has been speaking to a member of the panel and staff from the company to find out more.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep515: VocalEyes What’s On 23 May 2024 6:17

2M ago6:17

6:17

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 even…

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S2 Ep516: Expanding Our Braille Business 5:31

2M ago5:31

5:31

Barry Snell chats to Brandon Hulcoop, the owner of All Things Dotty, who specialise in braille art and who's aim is to make the the world a better place for for visually impaired people. Having previously spoken in 2021, Brandon chat's about the growth of the business, having a new partner, plus exciting plans for the future. Find out more about Al…

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S2 Ep514: Insect Bites and What to Do About Them…. 5:06

2M ago5:06

5:06

With the warmer weather we have been experiencing recently there seems to be a lot more wasps and bees about, so for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about insect bites and how best to treat and deal with them. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey what the difference is betwe…

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S2 Ep381: Some Eye Problems That You Can Go to Your Pharmacy With…. 4:15

3M ago4:15

4:15

Following on from the last check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick where we talked about what services are now on offer at your local community Pharmacy for this week’s check in it is all about the eye problems that you can go to your Pharmacist with. Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey about a stye, what it is and how you mi…

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Victory against Veres 1:08:30

3M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Alex and Komar provide live commentary during the win against Veres and they talk about the Euros, the title race, the academy and much more!

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S2 Ep380: VocalEyes What’s On 3 May 2024 5:54

3M ago5:54

5:54

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 even…

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S2 Ep379: First Sight Loss Council Launches in Scotland 4:51

3M ago4:51

4:51

The first Sight Loss Council is being launched in Scotland, with the help of Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, and Visibility Scotland, it’s being funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, following the successful SLC model that’s been in place for a few years now in England. Hubert has been speaking to the engagement manager from the first Scotla…

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S2 Ep378: What’s On Offer at Your Local Community Pharmacy These Days… 4:49

3M ago4:49

4:49

If you have walked in to your local Community Pharmacy recently or even over the last couple of years you may have noticed that there is a lot more on offer than just picking up your prescriptions and some general medication like headache tablets. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we find out about how your…

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S2 Ep377: Dave Heeley Recognised For Fundraising Excellence 7:49

3M ago7:49

7:49

Barry Snell caught up with blind Dave to talk about his latest charity fundraiser, an exciting job offer, Plus some unexpected recognition from the English Football League Learn more about Dave and his many fundraising challenges #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB LogoBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep376: VocalEyes What’s On 16 April 2024 5:56

3M ago5:56

5:56

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 even…

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S2 Ep375: Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick Responds to Recent Reports from People Saying That the NHS is Not Working… 4:21

4M ago4:21

4:21

With recent news reports where people have been saying that the NHS is not working, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth for her response and thoughts on all this news. Elizabeth then shared her ideas on what could be done to remedy the situation with the NHS that peopl…

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S2 Ep374: Visual Snow Syndrome 8:23

4M ago8:23

8:23

Have you ever heard of something called the Visual Snow Syndrome? Well, it can impact your vision along side other symptoms, Hubert has been speaking to one Doctor who has helped to do a lot of research into the syndrome.By RNIB Connect Radio

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UPL Title Charge 34:26

4M ago34:26

34:26

Andriy and Komar catch up on the latest Dynamo fixtures, Ukraine qualifying for the Euros, and some former Dynamo legends doing their best clown impressions.

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S2 Ep373: VocalEyes What’s On 3 April 2024 6:26

4M ago6:26

6:26

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 even…

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S2 Ep372: How Critically Concerning are the Risks of Alcohol Around Cancer? 5:02

4M ago5:02

5:02

We hear a lot in the news about the risks of alcohol overindulgence with talk about price increases in supermarkets, off-licenses, restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs but how critically concerning are the risks of alcohol around cancer? With the recent published research report about the risk of alcohol and cancer for this week’s regular check in wit…

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S2 Ep371: Aira Trials Sutton Pierre Shlimon 5:08

4M ago5:08

5:08

Hubert has been visiting Sutton train station to follow the latest series of the Aira visual interpreting service app trials for blind and partially sighted rail passengers. There he spoke to one volunteer from a local sight loss charity in Sutton Pierre Shlimon. If you wish to provide feedback about your own use of the Aira app at one of the suppo…

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S2 Ep370: Aira Trials Sutton Antony Merlyn 4:32

4M ago4:32

4:32

Hubert has been visiting Sutton Train station to take a look at the latest series of Aira app trials for blind and partially sighted Rail passengers. There he spoke to Antony Merlyn from Govia Thameslink Railway about the progress of the project. If you wish to provide feedback about your own use of the Aira app at one of the supported train statio…

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S2 Ep369: Aira Trials Sutton Dave Smith 6:35

4M ago6:35

6:35

Hubert has recently visited Sutton train station to see how the latest Aira trials have been going on for blind and partially sighted rail passengers. There he spoke to the engagement manager for South east from Thomas Pocklington Trust who have been working with Govia Thameslink Railway. If you wish to provide feedback about your own use of the Ai…

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S2 Ep368: Real Thing AI Jake Coles Intern Story 8:58

4M ago8:58

8:58

We have frequently mentioned the importance and benefits of an internship, now it’s time to hear from an actual intern as Hubert speaks to Jake Coles about his experience.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep367: VocalEyes What’s On 21 March 2024 6:16

4M ago6:16

6:16

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 even…

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