Early Edition is RNIB Connect Radio's breakfast show reviewing the main stories in the daily newspapers for blind and partially sighted people across the UK.
17-03-2017
Curling may not be the first sport you think of for a blind person to play but it's a popular choice, around the globe. Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales and Stevie Cunningham from Scottish Blind Curling, to find out more about the game...
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08-03-2017
The Arena Theatre in Brighton is striving to make all it's performances audio described. This includes the introduction of a new Smart way of delivering the AD soundtrack. Allan Russell spoke to Kirsty Povey from Arena to find out more...
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07-03-2017
New research has been published looking at the effects that sight loss has on care home residents. Allan Russell spoke to Dr Lizzie Ward from Brighton University, to find out more
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06-03-2017
As we approach the local council elections on May 4th, a major sight loss charity is puAs we approach the local council elections on May 4th, a major sight loss charity is publishing its own manifesto. Allan spoke to RNIB Scotland's Deputy Director.
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03-03-2017
Mindseye Arts provide audio description for a host of shows and events. Each month Allan Russell speaks to Anne Hornsby to find out what are the hot shows to go to over the next few months.
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03-03-2017
Each month we'll hear from John Rafferty, Chief Exec, from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Allan Russell finds out what the big issues of the month are and look at how sight loss issues are similar across the world
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02-03-2017
The UK's leading sight loss charity, RNIB, has a dedicated and passionate campaigns team. They work on a variety of projects, all aimed at improving the everyday lives of people who are blind or partially sighted.
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02-03-2017
Booking a holiday can have it's added complications if you, or someone you know, have a disability. Iain Wilson has been speaking to Fiona Gosden from Disabled Holidays.Com
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02-03-2017
A relatively new club for blind bowlers in Cumbernauld, near Glasgow, is looking for more members. Allan Russell spoke to umpires, Doreen Strachan and John Hannah to find out more.
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02-03-2017
Many visitor attractions are making their buildings and exhibits more accessible for visitors with disabilities. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Claire Corby, from HRP, to find out more.
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