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• S2 Ep1128: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - & Juliet, AD Theatre Review

  RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we have the multi award-winning ‘& Juliet’ as the touring production visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Jonathan Nash. About ‘& Juliet’ Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as Juliet ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. Created by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? After a phenomenal run in London’s West End, & Juliet is heading on a national tour. Picking up three Olivier Awards and six WhatsOnStage Awards, & Juliet will have the audience up on its feet and ROARING for more. Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including Britney Spear’s …Baby One More Time, Katy Perry’s Roar and chart toppers Since U Been Gone, It’s My Life, I Want It That Way, and Can’t Stop the Feeling! — all from Max Martin, the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century, and his collaborators. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo.   For more about ‘& Juliet’ along with details of dates and times of performances near you do visit - https://www.andjulietthemusical.co.uk  (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

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• S2 Ep1123: Installation of Interpretive Braille Signs Opens Up Access to Pierrepont Farm

  The Countryside Regeneration Trust have recently made accessibility improvements to Pierrepont Farm near Frensham in Surrey including turning a historic carriage track into an accessible pathway to a picnic area, the installation of interpretive braille signs with help from the RNIB along with disabled parking too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Helena Darragh, Head of Conservation at the Countryside Regeneration Trust to find out more about the Trust and all the access improvements at Pierrepont Farm for disabled people and visually impaired people too. To find out more about the Countryside Regeneration Trust and Pierrepont Farm do visit: https://www.thecrt.co.uk/pierrepont-farm  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 Ep1130: UK Sight Loss Charity Launches Travel And Transport Report

  When it comes to living an independent and fulfilling life, accessible public transport is vital for blind and partially sighted people. UK sight loss charity RNIB has just launched the first part of a major piece of research into getting around accessibly and safely, for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Erik Matthies and Ross Megan, from RNIB, to learn about the report, it’s findings and solutions. If you want to learn more about the report, or feedback on your experiences,  call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or go to www.rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Logo, White background With RNIB In Bold Black Letters With A Solid Pink Line Below

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• S2 Ep1123: RNIB Cymru Launch Report Into Bus Travel

  A new report from RNIB Cymru highlights the current state of bus travel in Wales and suggests ways to make travel more inclusive in the future. Hywel Davies has been hearing about some of the challenges to get everyone ‘All Aboard’.

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• S2 Ep1125: AI For Service Dog Training

  How can AI help with assistance dog training?  Amelia spoke to Dr. Mohammad Amir-Hosseini to learn about some exciting research taking place at the University Of East London. 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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