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• S2 Ep942: February Nature And Folklore

  How did February get its name? What bird calls can you listen out for this month? Amelia is back with another Winter warmer to highlight some of the folklore and nature you can enjoy over February. Learn more about February nature on the RSPB website - Nature's calendar February Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font. 

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• S2 Ep943: National Theatre London Audio Description Round Up Spring 2025

  Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. Our Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the National Theatre and a couple that are available online with audio description too via NTatHome.com. Audio described performances included: Lynette Linton Directing Michael Abbensetts’ seminal comedy, illuminating the Guyanese experience of 1970s London and the aspirations and sacrifices of the Windrush generation in ‘Alterations’ 'Alterations’ audio described performances - Saturday 15 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm and Friday 28 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, national Theatre’s Lyttleton Theatre. Then to the return to the National Theatre of ‘Dear England’, James Graham’s Olivier-Award winning examination of nation and game which reflects on Gareth Southgate’s final chapter as England manager. ‘Dear England’ audio described performances - Saturday 12 April, 2pm, touch tour 12noon and Friday 23 May, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, National Theatre’s Olivier Theatre.  From NTAtHome.com with audio description David recommended ‘The Hot Wing King’ and ‘Dear Octopus’ both available from NTAtHome.com. To find out more about the National Theatre’s audio description offer and services for blind and partially sighted people do either call the NT on 020 7452 3961 or visit the NT website - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk And for more about NTatHome.com and to view many theatre productions online with audio description do visit - https://www.ntathome.com (Image shows National Theatre logo, A capital N and T in black against a white background)

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• S2 Ep946: ParaPride Marks History For The Disabled LGBTQ+ Community

  ParaPride are marking history by hosting an event in celebration of the disabled LGBTQ+ community. The day at Hoxton Hall will feature a variety of performances from drag to acrobatics to comedy, and includes a ‘Dis-section’ panel discussion: 'The Naked Truth about Disability & Sexuality' with special guest speakers and interactive Q&A. Amelia spoke to Co-founder and Community Engagement Director, Daniele Lul, to learn more... Book your tickets using this link - ParaPride Marking History 2025 Tickets, Sat 8 Feb 2025 at 12:00 | Eventbrite Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font. 

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• S2 Ep944: Sight Loss Soccer

  If you’re blind or partially sighted, in the Hampshire area and fancy a kickabout then check out Sight Loss Soccer.  David Hogg finds out more. Image description: Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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• S2 Ep941: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 01/02/25

  Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt started by talking about the two RNIB Braille 200 events in Scotland, the Braille and Beyond event at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow and the RNIB Scotland Braille 200 reception at the Scottish Parliament, then to the RNIB transformation programme and ending with news about audio description of the Six Nations rugby games on ITV.     If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask your Amazon device to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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