The big issues affecting blind and partially sighted people, plus a look at the lighter side of life.
12-07-2016
The European Parliament has approved implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. A move welcomed by disability organisations across Europe, including the European Disability Forum. MEP Richard Howitt had this to say
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12-07-2016
Many blind & partially-sighted people have taken part in an on-going RNIB survey, describing their experiences during the EU Referendum. Initial feedback shows that there’s still a lot of work to do. Marie Jenkins, RNIB’s Campaigns Officer had this to say
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12-07-2016
Hooligan Terry Farmer continues to harass Wendy and Cheryl... Nev's overdue from his meeting... And Reenie can't understand why Wendy's late for her date...
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11-07-2016
ITV's Vidar Hjardeng's AD review of Dr Faustus
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11-07-2016
Dr Dolores Conroy, Fight For sight on funding a new app, designed by Dr Andrew Bastawrous, which helps people with preventable blindness
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08-07-2016
Nev looks for voluntary work, Ray gets the perfect present... and Wendy and Cheryl are bothered by a bully!
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08-07-2016
Anne Hornsby from MindsEye looks forward to some upcoming, audio described, theatre shows, including The Hobbitt, Mary Poppins & The Mouse trap
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07-07-2016
Reenie and Ray are seeing in the New Year at Jubilee Terrace
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06-07-2016
Now, in a one-off special, there's a double helping of our soapIt's Christmas in Brindley Bank, and Wendy and Sybil are hoping to pull more than just one cracker in this festive episode, which contains some strong languge
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06-07-2016
With more & more Guide Dogs owners reporting they’ve been turned away from restaurants & taxis, because of their dogs, One MP plans to take this to parliament. Helen Honstvet, guide dogs campaigns manager gave us her opinion on the news.
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