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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.
This week Simon talks about visits to UK political parties and The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers.
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Fancy a relaxed boat-cruise on the Scottish canals?
Amelia spoke to Stuart Rennie from Segaull Trust cruises about their new audio-described trips developed with RNIB.
Learn more and book your place by calling 07511055081 or email [email protected]
Learn more on the Seagull Trust Cruises website - Seagull Trust Cruises
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Let’s find out more about RNIB’s Helpline and Customer Care Team. Here’s David Hogg…

Visually Impaired Actor Heather Seymour is on the BBC show ‘Can You Keep A Secret?’ and told Amelia about her career in acting and music, and shared tips for other people interested in acting.
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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 another audio described theatre review.
This week we have Chichester Festival Theatre’s touring production of ‘Top Hat’ as it visited the Birmingham Hippodrome theatre with description by Professional Audio Describers Nadine Beasley and Jonathan Nash. .
About ‘Top Hat’
Based on the classic 1935 movie starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Top Hat is a sparkling romantic cocktail laced with witty comedy, stunning choreography and tap-dancing brilliance, brought to life on stage with lavish sets and gorgeous costumes.
Irving Berlin’s irresistible score includes some of Hollywood’s greatest songs, the immortal Cheek to Cheek, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Top Hat White Tie and Tails and Puttin’ on
the Ritz.
When Broadway star Jerry Travers arrives in London to open a new show, he crosses paths with model Dale Tremont whose beauty sleep is rudely interrupted by Jerry tap dancing in the hotel suite above hers. Instantly smitten, Jerry vows to abandon his bachelor life to win her – but the path of true love never does run smooth.
Put on your top hat, brush off your tails and let this joyous romantic musical comedy sweep you off your feet!
For more about Chichester Festival Theatre’s touring production of ‘Top Hat’ do visit - https://www.tophat-musical.com/tour-dates