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RNIB Connect Radio
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Europe's first radio station for blind and partially sighted people.

Freeview 730/Online/Smart Devices

Community Station Of The Year at The ARIAS 2024.

Website: https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/

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🧘 Soothe your tummy with this gentle yoga routine.

Joining us on RNIB Connect Radio is yoga teacher Dawn Blezard from Pathway Yoga.

Remember to avoid injury please be gentle with exercise, listen to your body, and if unsure if yoga is for you, consult your GP.
Yoga with Dawn - Soothe Your Tummy
On the End of Year Reset special of the Happy Hour, we're joined by yoga teacher Dawn Blezard.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
You asked and we listened! Starting from today, The Acoustic Years is now a weekly show 🎸

.Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music from across the decades, from the likes of James Taylor, Joan Baez, Fleetwood Mac, Don McLean and Neil Young.
January 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Next year the government is set to launch a new NHS online hospital in England. It will focus on nine health conditions, including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

Learn what this could me as we speak with RNIB Head of Policy.
Shout About Sex Event With Exeter Pride
Charity Exeter Pride is launching a new initiative, which hopes to create a greater dialogue around sexual health, sexual identity and inclusivity.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM
❄️ Join us for a winter stroll through Kelvingrove Park.

On this audio walk, Paulina guides you through the sounds of the Snow Bridge, the bells of University of Glasgow, and the soothing flow of River Kelvin.

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A Winter Stroll Through Kelvingrove Park
On our 2026 Happiness Guide special of the Happy Hour, we're joining Paulina on a gentle winter stroll through Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Feeling overwhelmed by New Year's resolutions?

Amanda is the Head of Counselling Emotional and Mental Health at RNIB and shares her tips for creating kind, realistic and lasting New Year's resolutions.
How to Set Realistic New Year's Resolutions?
On our 2026 Happiness Guide special of the Happy Hour, we're joined, once again by Amanda Hawkins.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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🧵A new NHS online hospital service is being launched in England next year, the Government has announced.

It will focus on nine health conditions, including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
January 6, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Happy World Braille Day! 🥰

What's your favourite thing about braille? We’ll go first: labelling all our favourite snacks in the house!
January 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Join Jonathan Abro for a journey across the globe 🗺️

Catch the Travelogue Festive Special today at 5pm with a repeat on Sunday 4th Jan at 9pm.
January 2, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Happy New Year!

Still recovering from that New Year’s Eve party? We have lots of chill shows to get you through the next few days.

Listen to RNIB Connect Radio online, Freeview 730 or ask your smart speaker to "Play RNIB Connect Radio."
January 1, 2026 at 9:50 AM
2026 is almost here!

Here's some things from 2025 that our team is really proud of 🥰

- Allan hosted the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference
- Kris and his 7-year-old daughter Jess walked the Edinburgh Kiltwalk for RNIB.
- We won Gold & Silver at Community Radio Awards

How about you?
December 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
As 2025 draws to a close RNIB Connect Radio spoke to Chief Executives of RNIB, Guide Dogs UK, ParalympicsGB, British Blind Sport and National Federation of the Blind.

What were the big challenges and big successes in a busy year and how will they prepare themselves going forward?
Charity Chief Execs Reflect On 2025
As 2025 draws to a close RNIB Connect Radio spoke to some of the leading sight loss charity Chief Executives. What were the big challenges and big successes in a busy year and how will they prepare themselves going forward?
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December 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Celebrate World Braille Day with RNIB Connect Radio 🎉

Next Sunday, why not join Toby Davey for a 2-hour special show packed with music, braille features, interviews, and more?

Listen: 10am on the 4th of January 2026.
December 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Join us for a look back on 12 months of accessible technology from 2025.

Listen to Tech Talk: Best of 2025 on Tuesday 30 Dec at 1pm or New Year's Day at 5pm.

And, an extra treat, you can still catch the Tech Talk Christmas Special today at 5 pm 💚
December 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🤘 Are you ready to make some noise?

The Little Alternative Album of the Year Party with David Hogg is here!

Listen tonight at 8pm and Saturday 27 Dec at 6pm.
December 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
What’s our favourite Christmas dish?

On RNIB Connect Radio, we don’t just dish out good music.

Find out what treats we’re serving this festive season here: https://bit.ly/RNIBRadioFestive
December 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Cosy up By The Fire with Amelia Hilton🧣

- Christmas Special: 1 pm Christmas Eve and 4 pm Boxing Day
- New Year’s Special: 8 am New Year’s Day and 1 pm on Sat 3 January

Find our full festive schedule here: https://bit.ly/RNIBRadioFestive
December 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
“On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me four calling birds.”

What’s a calling bird? Adrian from @rspb.bsky.social explains.

More birdsong and festive treats on the Happy Hour: Merry & Mindful Special with Claire and Paulina.

Listen Boxing Day at 12 noon❄️
December 22, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Which Christmas movies should you curl up with this festive break?

Join Allan Russell and our radio team for their best movie picks for the holidays!
December 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
"If you're blind or partially sighted you've only got around a 1 in 4 chance of being in work.... It's been stubbornly around the same statistic for decades."

Earlier this week, Lord Chris Holmes spoke in the UK House of Lords calling for the creation of a designated taskforce.
Lord Holmes Calls For Urgent Employment Action
Lord Chris Holmes has raised a question in the UK House Of Lords regarding the shocking employment gap faced by blind and partially sighted people.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Whether you fancy an epic rock feast or some sweet acoustic treats, Pete Wild is serving great music this festive season 🍬
- An Acoustic Christmas Celebration - 7pm 23 Dec or 8pm Christmas Eve

- Rock Around the Christmas Tree - 8pm Christmas Day or 10am Boxing Day
December 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
✨ Experience the magic of festive song at Westminster Chapel.

On RNIB Connect Radio next week - an exclusive recording from RNIB's Evening of Festive Music, featuring Get Gospel choir and special guests.

Listen Tue 23rd of December at 6 pm or Wed 24th December at 11 pm.
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Charity VICTA are giving blind and partially sighted young people the chance to try a number of different sports over the next few weeks.

Hywel Davies has been finding out about some of the opportunities.
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Getting Active With VICTA
VICTA are giving blind and partially sighted young people the chance to try a number of different sports over the next few weeks. Hywel Davies has been finding out about some of the opportunities.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
👓 AI glasses to help capture poignant life moments?

Here's today's life hack with @sightlessKombat and our Hubert.

Hear more life hacks on the Lunch Break with Hubert Pawelkiewicz, Weekdays 12 noon till 1 pm.
December 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
✨ Guide Dog Cesar says: Our Festive Schedule is up, go check it out!

Schedule link: bit.ly/RNIBRadioFes...
December 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
What's it like to be picked to represent your country in blind football? How different is specialist education to mainstream schools?

All these questions and more as RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert chats to Liam Archer.
Liam Archer Shares His Sight Loss Journey and His Journey TO Represent England's National Football Team
What's it like to be picked to represent your country in blind football? How different is specialist education to mainstream schools? All these questions and more are covered in this week's si...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM