More happiness and wellbeing on Happy Hour! And this week, Paulina brings you her random facts for the week including tooth-ache inducing holidays, and Claire shares how she bumped into David Beckham at the airport!  Firs up, David finds out how a League One club and its fans are making their games accessible for everyone. Paulina speaks with Suzie Simons from Eye Matter about their upcoming events connecting the VI community across the UK.  And finally, student Aliza reviews her favourite book, 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth. Find out more about Eye Matter here: Eye Matter | Facebook or get in touch via email: [email protected]  Access over 30,000 thousand titles through RNIB's Reading Services here: Home - Reading Services (rnib.org.uk) The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am. Image shows Eye Matter logo. Atop a white background a black drawing of an eye and a strong brow. Above it the words in black capital letters 'Eye Matter' and underneath in a smaller font: 'Empowering People With Visual Impairment.' In the bottom right corner the fingers crossed hand Community Fund logo.

More happiness and wellbeing on the Happy Hour! And this time around, Claire and Paulina can’t stop chatting about this extra-long weekend so of course, in light of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, we bring you a very special celebratory show. Firs up, Amelia chats with the National Archives about their historic records on the coronation, as well as a very special little book.  Blind chef and author Kim Jaye shares a delicious recipe for lamb kebabs, that are just perfect to share this Coronation Weekend. And finally, Robert Kirkwood checks the shelves of the RNIB Library for books by and about King Charles III. Plus, Claire and Paulina chat favourite books to feel motivated, and best party food! Find Kim's full recipe here: RNIB Connect / Coronation Recipe For Lamb Kebabs (audioboom.com) Visit the RNIB library and access over 30,000 books in accessible formats here: RNIB Library > Home The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am. Image shows the British Flag. In a white circle in the middle, it reads: 'The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III & Her Majesty The Queen Consort', an image of a crown is placed underneath the text with '6-8 May 2023' written below the crown. In the bottom left corner is the RNIB logo. RNIB in capital black letters, underlined with a pink bold line and 'See differently' written beneath it.

The Happy Hour is here and once again, Claire and Paulina bring you upbeat music, great conversations about sight loss and wellbeing, and Paulina shares a random scientific-ish fact about sensitivity to loud sounds, But first up, Allan hears from Frankie at British Blind Sport about their new training sessions to help organisations from across the private, public and 3rd sectors, make their sport and leisure activities accessible and inclusive for blind and partially sighted people of all ages. Paulina speaks with single mum Amanda and Sight Scotland’s Debbie, to hear how one, perfectly timed call helped Amanda get back on her feet.   And finally, Andy Shipley returns with his latest Sensory Reflections. This month he wants us to listen out to more birdsong and also abstain from cutting grass! For more about Sight Scotland visit: Sight Scotland. Educating & Supporting People With Vision Loss or call: 0800 024 8973 More on British Blind Sport and their work here: Home - British Blind Sport Find out more about Andy's work by visiting his website: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org) The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am. Image shows Amanda and Debbie walking outside and chatting. Debbie is on the left side of the image, with Amanda next to her as they walk on the path, surrounded by greenery.

And we’re back with a fresh new Happy Hour episode! As always, Claire and Paulina are here to play you great music, share some great conversations about sight loss and wellbeing, and indulge in some random chat like how many bonbons can Claire fit in her mouth and the dangers of hot tubs. But first up, David chats with social media content creator Sylvia Chengo about handling mean comments online.   Paulina hears from Emma Moody from the Lake District National Park about how we can enjoy the great outdoors without barriers thanks to their Miles Without Stiles project. And finally, Amelia talks with Step Change Studios and hears about their Bollywood and Ballroom dance classes for blind and partially sighted people. Find out more about Miles Without Stiles accessible walking routes here: Miles without stiles easy accessible walking routes (lakedistrict.gov.uk) For more information about Step Change Studios and their dance classes visit: Home | Step Change Studios The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am.  Image shows a view onto Loughrigg Tarn, a small, natural lake in the Lake District. It's a beautiful sunny day and the lake is surrounded by vivid greenery. (Photo credit: Lake District National Park)

Time for a shot of happiness with the Happy Hour Show. And this week, Claire and Paulina are here to chat all things happiness and wellbeing, play you great music, and even share a unique Easter tradition that involves water balloons.  But first up, David spoke with RNIB Kiltwalk Ambassador Shona Black about her preparations for the event and how you can get involved.   Paulina chats with influencer, disability advocate and also qualified counsellor, Yahya Pandor, about how getting support could change our lives. And finally, Amelia talks with RNIB Connect Voices member Karen about getting back into dating after divorce and sight loss. Find out more about Insight Counselling here: https://insight-counselling.org or follow Yahya @yahyapandor94 on Instagram, @yahyapandor on twitter and @Theblindcounsellor on TikTok. To join RNIB's Connect Voices online group email [email protected] and a member of the team will send you an invite. The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am. Image shows Yahya looking very dapper. He's dressed in a dark suit with a contrasting wide check pattern, a smart white shirt and a bright bowtie. He's looking off to the side, had tinted glasses on and is adjusting the cuffs in his shirt.