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The Colcloughs Episode 1

16-05-2016

The Colcloughs get together for Mark's 18th birthday bash. His dad, Ray, insists on going to work... But should he have stayed at home?

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 15.13MB - Duration: 16:32 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


The Colcloughs Are Almost Here!

13-05-2016

The RNIB Connect Radio family is growing and we have a dramatic new arrival coming on Monday, the 16th of May. Allan Russell spoke to, Mike Hopwood, the man behind the soap

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4.94MB - Duration: 5:23 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


ITV's Vidar Hjardeng Audio Description of Hamlet

10-05-2016

Insight's Allan Russell spoke to ITV's Vidar Hjardeng to get his review on the audio described performance of Hamlet.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.06MB - Duration: 8:49 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Macular Society on their Aardmen movie with Mac

10-05-2016

Macular Society on their Aardmen movie with Mac, to help with understanding Macular Degeneration for all ages.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.33MB - Duration: 9:06 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Lesley Inganni, Actionnaires activity update.

10-05-2016

A fun packed month of free activities for May from actionnaires

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.8MB - Duration: 7:25 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


NHS England Improve Information For Visually Impaired People.

29-04-2016

Why, if you are blind or partially sighted, should you be happy to receive information and letters from your health professionals in an accessible format? Allan Russell spoke to Marie Jenkins from RNIB Campaigns to learn more about the Need It To Read It

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.28MB - Duration: 5:46 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Thinking Of Taking Your Dog Abroad?

29-04-2016

Our vet, Kirsten Simpson, tells us all about how to get a passport for your dog and some nasty bugs to look out for when taking your four legged friend abroad? Allan Russell spoke to Kirsten to find out what's involved.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.77MB - Duration: 6:18 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Can A Blind Person Play Golf?

27-04-2016

The answer is Yes and there are blind golf associations around the globe. Our very own Roger Cole has taken up the game and chats about the English Blind Golf Association.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4.82MB - Duration: 5:16 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Breakthrough In Understanding Cause Of LCA.

27-04-2016

The Charity Fight For Sight has been funding research into the sight loss condition Leber's congenital amaurosis. Allan Russell spoke to Dr Dolores Conroy, from Fight For Sight, and Prof Mike Cheetham, (Institute of Opthalmology) - UCL,to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.47MB - Duration: 10:20 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Important Are Eye Donations In The UK

26-04-2016

Research shows that when it comes to donating our organs after death, we don't want to give up our eyes. Dr Dolores Conroy is from the charity Fight For Sight and tells Allan Russell how important these donations can be.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4.7MB - Duration: 5:08 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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