Best Enter Gallery Podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep644: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 27/07/2024 9:33

3h ago9:33

9:33

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This time around they discuss RNIB's work with the new Labour government, the launch of the Blind Barbie Doll from Mattel and RNIB's on-going partnership with Arsenal football club. If you, or someone you…

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S2 Ep641: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The School for Scandal, AD Theatre Review 6:26

4h ago6:26

6:26

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar is reviewing a new production of Sheridan’s ‘The School for Scandal’ Directed by Tinuke Crai…

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S2 Ep643: Tyntesfield House a Sensory Experience 22:44

7h ago22:44

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Tyntesfield House is an ornate Victorian gothic revival house with extensive gardens and parkland just outside Bristol which has been part of the National Trust’s portfolio since 2002. Following on from help from the RNIB National Trust Volunteers and staff at Tyntesfield House are now able to offer sensory walks of the estates extensive gardens an…

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S2 Ep645: A New MP And His Guide Dog Enter UK House Of Commons 12:03

9h ago12:03

12:03

The UK General Election not only saw a change of government, it also saw a huge change in MPs from right across the UK. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Steve Darling MP about his new role in the Commons, his career in politics and if his Guide Dog, Jennie, is settling in. #RNIBConnect Image Shows Steve Darling MP and Guide Dog Jennie in…

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S2 Ep637: VI Comedian Jake Donaldson Performs At The Fringe 9:07

3h ago9:07

9:07

VI Stand-up Comedian Jake Donaldson is taking his show to the Edinburgh Fringe. His show 'Spectacle' uses comedy, theatre and lighting to make audiences laugh and dispel sight loss myths in a truly spectac-ular way. He talked to Amelia about his career so far and shared tips for fringe goers. Spectacle is at Just the Tonic - The Mash House (Venue 2…

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S2 Ep633: 20 Year Attendee Of AD Tours At National Galleries of Scotland 8:29

3h ago8:29

8:29

The National Galleries of Scotland host free art sessions on the third Wednesday of every month as part of their Visually Impaired Programme. This month at the ‘Modern One’ they hosted AD Tour and Workshop of the Tracing time exhibition by contemporary artist Do Ho Suh. Art-lover, Reader and Whistler Cleodie told Amelia about attending the VI Progr…

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Finger on the Zeitgeist 45:45

15h ago45:45

45:45

This Christmas in July, we are joined by Adam Richard on a sleigh ride that flies right past the Marvel Cinematic Universe and lands on Margot Kidder’s rooftop in 1978. Which is, it turns out, not a bad place to be. It’s The Return of Doctor Mysterio. Notes and links Steven Moffat’s clear inspiration here is Richard Donner’s Superman: The Movie (19…

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S2 Ep632: VI Storyteller Anne Dignan On Working With National Galleries of Scotland 7:59

3h ago7:59

7:59

The National Galleries of Scotland host free art sessions on the third Wednesday of every month as part of their Visually Impaired Programme. This month at the ‘Modern One’ they hosted AD Tour and Workshop of the Tracing time exhibition by contemporary artist Do Ho Suh. Artist, Poet, Campaigner and Storyteller Anne Dignan told Amelia about her work…

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S2 Ep640: Enhanced Tour Of Cardiff's 'New Theatre' 6:37

6h ago6:37

6:37

There’s rare chance to go behind the scenes at one of the oldest theatres in Wales this summer, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. You can book tickets and find more information about the tour here - Book Theatre Tour tickets | New Theatre Cardiff (trafalgartickets.com)By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep639: Lucy Edwards Is Blind Barbie's Ambassador! 12:09

6h ago12:09

12:09

The first blind Barbie was just released by Mattel and created in partnership with American Foundation for the Blind to allow even more children to find a doll that represents them. For its UK release, the company partnered up with RTS 2024 award winning presenter, content creator and author, Lucy Edwards. Hubert Pawelkiewicz spoke with Lucy to fin…

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S2 Ep638: Sight Loss and Employment Journey Yvette Chivers 8:33

1d ago8:33

8:33

Our David Hogg speaks to Retina UK’s Yvette Chivers about her employment journey and how an RNIB ‘See Work Differently’ internship kicked off a new chapter in her career…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep636: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 24 July 2024 4:41

9h ago4:41

4:41

Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Tell us about your voting experience A few weeks ago we all went to the polls and every time we have an election we ask …

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S2 Ep635: Social Media Update 23rd July 2024 8:40

3h ago8:40

8:40

Our weekly social media round up returns as Hubert Pawelkiewicz speaks to Holly Tuke from our social media team about the latest trends in the blind and partially sighted community and in general. Plus what exactly are stickers? How do they work? And how accessible really are they?By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep631: Do Ho Suh Art Workshop At National Galleries Of Scotland 8:23

1h ago8:23

8:23

The National Galleries of Scotland host free art sessions on the third Wednesday of every month as part of their Visually Impaired Programme. This month at the ‘Modern One’ they hosted AD Tour and Workshop of the Tracing time exhibition by contemporary artist Do Ho Suh. Amelia spoke to attendee Cat about the exhibition, experiencing live AD and tec…

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S2 Ep634: Mattel Launch the First Ever Blind Barbie Doll 7:25

1d ago7:25

7:25

Today, Tuesday 23 July 2024, Mattel have launched the first ever Blind Barbie Doll with dark glasses and carrying a white cane for young blind and partially sighted girls to empower them to be whatever they want to be in life. Mattel worked with the American Federation of the Blind on the development of Blind Barbie and the RNIB will be helping to …

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S2 Ep631: Kirin Saeed On Audio Describing For National Galleries Of Scotland 9:09

2h ago9:09

9:09

The National Galleries of Scotland host free art sessions on the third Wednesday of every month as part of their Visually Impaired Programme. This month at the ‘Modern One’ they hosted AD Tour and Workshop of the Tracing time exhibition by contemporary artist Do Ho Suh. Actor, Playwright, Disability Consultant and Visually Impaired Creators Scotlan…

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S2 Ep599: Bérénice Magistretti On Self-Acceptance And Stylish Canes 14:09

2d ago14:09

14:09

Bérénice Magistretti is a writer and disability activist with Retinitis Pigmentosa. She talked to Amelia about embracing her sight loss, building up to using a cane, and finding canes that makes her feel confident. Follow Bérénice on Instagram @berenicebagistretti . Image shows a black and white picture of Bérénice, who is a young white woman with …

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S2 Ep628: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 20/07/2024 11:52

3h ago11:52

11:52

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This time around they discuss the King's Speech, accessible information as part of Covid-19 enquiry, audio described TV coverage of live events, and making #WorldEmojiDay accessible. If y…

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S2 Ep630: Voldi Gailans On Braille Chess And Assistive Technology 7:58

8h ago7:58

7:58

Voldi Gailans is 73 and a lifelong fan of reading braille books, listening to music and playing chess. Amelia learned more about his life and how changes in technology have impacted him. Learn more by visiting their website braillechess.org.uk Learn more about assistive tech on the RNIB Website www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/navigating-sight-loss/assist…

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S2 Ep626: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - 101 Dalmatians - The Musical, AD Theatre Review 6:28

9h ago6:28

6:28

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing that classic family show 101 Dalmatians - The Musical as the current tour of t…

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S2 Ep626: Bristol’s Harbour Side Reimagined in a More Accessible Way by Blind Architecture and Planning Graduate Emily Annakin 11:06

2h ago11:06

11:06

Emily Annakin has just completed her studies in Architecture and Planning at the University of the West of England in Bristol with a 2:1. Prior to starting her degree and while studying for her A-levels with all the covid restrictions at the same time Emily’s eye sight started to deteriorate and she was diagnosed with Stargardt disease which also g…

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S2 Ep627: RNIB's Response To The King's Speech 2024 6:31

5d ago6:31

6:31

The King’s Speech took place on Wednesday 17th of July and presented the new government’s plans for the future. But what could it mean for blind and partially sighted people across the UK? David Hogg finds out as he speaks with Roisin Jacklin from RNIB. For more details visit: 2023 King’s Speech: What we did and didn’t hear | RNIB Image: RNIB logo.…

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S2 Ep625: Help Make Future UK General Elections Accessible For Visually Impaired Voters 6:29

9h ago6:29

6:29

Did you, or someone you know, vote in the recent UK General Election and want to feedback on your experience as a blind or partially sighted person? RNIB wants to hear about your experience, good or bad. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Cate Vallis, from the charity, to hear more about the Turned Out Survey and how the charity is engagin…

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S2 Ep624: Social Media Update 16th July 2024 8:56

2h ago8:56

8:56

It’s that time of the week where we catch up with the RNIB social media team to find out what there is to know in general and in the blind and partially sighted community.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep621: Run The London Marathon For Team RNIB In 2025 7:42

3d ago7:42

7:42

Do you fancy setting yourself a challenge for 2025, maybe running the London Marathon? Well, you could do it for Team RNIB! Hubert has been finding out how you can get involved and also speaking to Lauryn who not only took part this year, but is also planning on running in the event in 2025. Find out more here: RNIB London Marathon 2025 | RNIB Imag…

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S2 Ep622: Sight Village Central - Seeing Solutions 9:33

6h ago9:33

9:33

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find out more information on the Mini Guide from Seeing Solutions on their website - MiniGuide (pamtrad.co.uk)…

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S2 Ep597: Romantic Relationships - Roundtable 30:26

2h ago30:26

30:26

What are the highs and lows of looking for love as a blind or partially sighted person? We brought together Leo Johnson, Karen Wye and Sarah Stephenson-Hunter to hear their experiences of dating as blind and partially sighted people. Listen to Karen on Hope FM, South Coast Hits and Radio Wimborne. Hope FM website - Karen Wye – Hope FM South Coast H…

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S2 Ep620: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 13/07/2024 9:34

15d ago9:34

9:34

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about the charity's post General Election work and another award for a major RNIB campaign. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and ser…

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S2 Ep613: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Dreamland, AD Theatre Review 5:09

14d ago5:09

5:09

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. A bit more Shakespeare this week with a musical riff on ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ set during the declassif…

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S2 Ep614: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description 9:51

1d ago9:51

9:51

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Anne Hornsby from MindsEye Description. Audio Description makes television, movies, galleries and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable for blind and partially sighted people. AD is a narration describing what is physically happening, say on stage, TV or the big screen. It can also desc…

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S2 Ep619: Access to National Trust Properties, Sites and Locations in the South West 12:56

1d ago12:56

12:56

Following on from our recent interview with Dr Heather Smith, Access and Equality Specialist at the National Trust who gave a more general look at access across the whole of the Trust for blind and partially sighted people, this time RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined by Ben Vleminckx, National Trust South West Project Manager – Everyone Wel…

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S2 Ep618: Sight Village Central - OrCam 8:02

2d ago8:02

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Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find more information on OrCam visit their website - Experience the Power of Assistive Technology with OrCam's AI Devices…

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S2 Ep618: Sight Village Central - Orbit Research 10:29

2d ago10:29

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Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central to meet some of the exhibitors. You can find more information on Orbit Research visit their website - Orbit ResearchBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep617: Levelling The Playing Field For Disabled Sports Fans In Wales 13:41

12d ago13:41

13:41

How can the experience of going to sporting events be improved for disabled people in Wales? That’s the question that the charity ‘Level Playing Field’ will be asking in Cardiff this month, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. Read more about the work to make the match day experience more accessible: Making the match day experience accessible for …

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S2 Ep617: Sight Village Central - Ravenscourt Independent Living Products 7:44

3d ago7:44

7:44

Sight Village exhibitions are a great place to find new technology and services for blind and partially sighted people. Dave Williams went along to Sight Village Central in Birmingham where he caught up with Ravenscourt Independent Living Products. Find more information on their website - Ravencourt Living - Visual Impairment…

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S2 Ep614: That Funny Blind Guy Is Cooking Up A Storm 8:24

18d ago8:24

8:24

Blind comedian Jamie MacDonald is turning his attention to the Master Chef kitchen this August and he spoke to RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell about the challenge and his latest stand up comedy work. For more information about Jamie, go to www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com #RNIBConnect Image has Jamie showing off his MasterChef apron which he's wea…

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S2 Ep616: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 10 July 2024 6:19

18d ago6:19

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Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Voice Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Have you had sight loss for four years or less? Help the RNIB learn more about your experiences with travel and technolo…

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S2 Ep615: Social Media Update 9th July 2024 8:17

19d ago8:17

8:17

It’s time for our weekly social media update as Hubert catches up with RNIB’s social media team. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold pink line and beneath 'Connect Radio' is written in a smaller black font.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep603: Glastonbury 2024 an Accessible Experience with Zoe Partington, Visually Impaired Contemporary Artist and Access Consultant 11:34

8d ago11:34

11:34

Now that the fields of Worthy farm in Pilton, Somerset are being returned to the home of Sir Michael Evis’ cows following on from the 200,000 or so festival goers who camped out on the fields for Glastonbury 2024, you might be wondering how accessible the Glastonbury experience might be for someone who is blind or partially sighted? Zoe Partington …

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S2 Ep612: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 06/07/2024 7:04

22d ago7:04

7:04

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about working with a new UK Government and a very special celebrity visitor to the charity's HQ. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support an…

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S2 Ep603: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Merry Wives of Windsor, AD Theatre Review 6:46

23d ago6:46

6:46

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was in Stratford-upon-Avon for a fresh new production of Shakespeare’s comedy The Merry Wive…

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S2 Ep611: General Election Voting Experience - Kerrie Campbell 5:39

9d ago5:39

5:39

The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us now to talk about her experience of voting in this year’s UK General Election is Kerrie Campbell. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/…

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S2 Ep610: What Was Your Experience Of Voting In UK General Election? 6:18

9d ago6:18

6:18

The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and Paulina has been speaking with RNIB to find out how this will impact the charity’s campaigning work and what their next steps are for ensuring the new Government remembers its blind and partially sighted constituents. Find the Turned Out survey here: rnib.in/TOGE24 To call RNIB Helpline: …

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S2 Ep609: General Election Voting Experience - Stacy Scott 4:13

9d ago4:13

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The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us now to talk about her experience of voting in this year’s UK General Election is Stacy Scott. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/TOGE…

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S2 Ep608: General Election Voting Experience - Angus Huntley 7:49

23d ago7:49

7:49

The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us to talk about his experience of voting in this year’s UK General Election is Angus Huntley. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/TOGE24…

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S2 Ep607: General Election Voting Experience - Alec Patterson 5:04

9d ago5:04

5:04

The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us now from Northern Ireland is Alec Patterson. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here: rnib.in/TOGE24 Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is w…

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S2 Ep606: General Election Voting Experience - Gary Moritz 5:09

9d ago5:09

5:09

The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Joining us now to talk about his experience of voting in this year’s UK General Election is Gary Moritz from England. Tell us about your experience on voting in the General Election here:…

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S2 Ep605: General Election Voting Experience - Elin Williams 3:32

9d ago3:32

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The UK General Election took place yesterday 4th of July and today we’re hearing from blind and partially sighted people about their experience of casting a vote. Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Elin Williams, a Welsh-born writer, influencer and author of award-winning blog My Blurred World, about her experience. Tell us about your experience on voting…

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S2 Ep604: Southampton Sight Spinnaker Tower Abseil 5:18

9d ago5:18

5:18

Now our David Hogg finds out about a challenge taking place later this month…By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep603: RNIB Products For Life - July Update 11:07

15d ago11:07

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There’s always something new in the RNIB Products For Life Store. Dave Williams has been finding out about some very special discounts that are currently available. For more information on each of the products mentioned, visit the RNIB Online shop - RNIB Online ShopBy RNIB Connect Radio

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