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Barry Snell catches up with Milton Keynes DJ Jake Hypastep, who takes his musical inspiration from the 90’s rave era. #RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

In our sight loss story this week, Hubert chats to Rimple about her journey. They also chat about going to the gym, how it helps with so many aspects, and also how to make the experience more accessible. 

Imagine losing not just your sight, but the very memory of it. That's a different kind of blindness. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew went along to the "Everything Near Becomes Distant" exhibition by Digital Photographic Artist Robert H. King. The Exhibition is on ad Clydebank Town Hall until 14th of May. Find out more here: Robert H. King | Photography and Digital Art Image shows Robert posing in front of his favourite image at the exhibition. He's dressed in black, has light short hair a light short beard peppered with white and is wearing his dark glasses. The print behind him is a swirl of bright oranges and yellows at the centre with gradients of blue and cream above and green and grey below. 

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Six the Musical - Saturday 25 April, 8pm, touch tour 6.15pm, Vaudeville Theatre, London Magic Mike Live - Wednesday 29 April, 7pm, The Hippodrome Casino London Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Saturday 2 May, 2.30pm, Buxton Opera House Inter Alia - Wednesday 13 May, 7.30pm, Wyndham’s Theatre, London Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, Saturday 16 May, 2.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Zog - Saturday 16 May, 3.30pm, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)

In this podcast, you can find out some of the best bug bears submited by the blind and partially sighted community which we feature on The Lunch Break on RNIB Connect Radio. 

In this episode Hubert chats to the education team from Thomas Pocklington Trust, as he finds out more about the education transitions conference that is taking place this week and what people can expect. 

With recent new research on what constitutes healthy exercise for this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are talking all about exercise. Elizabeth began by giving an overview of the new research to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Then to explaining what Zone 2 exercise is all about, whether walking is still a good form of exercise to do and finally some thoughts on the benefits of resistance training too. There is more about the benefits of exercise on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/ To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email [email protected] or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

Paul Hotchkiss' life changed when he lost his sight overnight.  With support from MySight York he has found new hobbies, great friends and re-gained his confidence. He told Amelia more... Learn more about MySight York on their website - MySight York

If your guide dog could be described as a car, what would it be? This is what we find out on Guide Dog Blogs this week with Kate Lindgren, plus we found out about what her first guide dog was like and we hear some stories of the lengths she went to in order to get hold of a yummy treat. 

Looking to try a new style or add a piece to your wardrobe? Alice Christina-Corrigan shares how she finds new makeup and style inspiration as a visually impaired fashion-lover. Follow Alice on Instagram @aliceccorrigan and tiktok @alicechristinacorrigan and learn more on her website - Alice Christina-Corrigan – Actor, Maker & All Things Access 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. 

On the Happy Hour we're joined by Penny Melville-Brown, a British Royal Navy veteran, blind baker and winner of the Holman Prize. Over the last 30 years, Penny has worked in the disability field, raising awareness and pushing for societal change to better support those living with long-term lifechanging health conditions. She spoke to Happy Hour's Paulina Kuchorew about her book: It Could Be You... Find out more about Penny's work and her book here: Penny Melville-Brown | Baking Blind & Disability Dynamics Image shows the cover of the book. A bright yellow cover with a white hand pointing a finger at the reader. Text above reads: "It Could be You." Bellow: "Handbook for real people and policymakers.

Lianne Orr has had Uveitis since childhood and shares her experiences of sight loss, parenting and life on Tiktok. Amelia learned more about her... Follow Lianne on @iamliliorr 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. 

This week, Clarke Reynolds will be running the Brighton Marathon, with help of volunteers and technology. In this podcast he tells Hubert how it'll all work and where the idea came from. 

Here's our latest review and this time we're looking at a family friendly magical release based on a popular book by Enyd Blythe. Reviewing The Magic Faraway Tree it's Emmy. Image shows a scene from the movie. A little girl looks ahead in awe. On the left, a blonde fairy in a bright green outfit and to the right, a man dressed in saucepan armor. Two stacked on top of his head making him look extra funny.

Kay received a SSI registration in her 70s and has been learning how to use a long cane and embrace life with sight loss.  She told Amelia about her diagnosis journey and sharing her experiences on social media. Find Kay On Youtube, Facebook, Tiktok And Instagram under kaybmusicfitnessdance. 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.