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Vets Corner July 2016

12-07-2016

Vet Kirsten Simpson shares some tips to prevent you losing your dog & also about the condition Alabama rot, which is on the rise in the UK

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.75MB - Duration: 7:22 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


New Statistics Set To Improve The Voice Of Disabled People Around The World

12-07-2016

It’s hoped disabled people around the world will be given a greater voice once new statistics are gathered detailing the numbers in individual countries who find it’s part of their life. Iain Wilson reports on the latest international survey.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.72MB - Duration: 7:20 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


A Step Forward To Advance The Rights Of People With Disabilities

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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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 1.83MB - Duration: 2:19 m (111 kbps 44100 Hz)


How Accessible Was Voting At The Recent EU Referendum?

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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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 6.85MB - Duration: 7:29 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Colcloughs Episode 40

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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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 12.94MB - Duration: 14:08 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Review of The AD Performance of Dr Faustus

11-07-2016

ITV's Vidar Hjardeng's AD review of Dr Faustus

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.61MB - Duration: 10:30 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Identifying Sight Loss In The Developing World

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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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.53MB - Duration: 8:14 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Colcloughs Episode 39

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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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 12.53MB - Duration: 13:41 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Upcoming Audio Described Theatre Highlights

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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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 10.23MB - Duration: 11:10 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Colcloughs Episode 38

07-07-2016

Reenie and Ray are seeing in the New Year at Jubilee Terrace

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 12.93MB - Duration: 14:07 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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