S2 Ep1121: Guide Dog Blogs: Issy’s First Day Of Training With Ice
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S2 Ep1120: Eye Health For All
Barry Snell learns why African and Caribbean communities are especially at risk of developing the sight loss condition Glaucoma .
He is talking to Robyn Asprey from Glaucoma UK and also to Chuckwudike Ukeje, who's own family was affected when his father was diagnosed with the debilitating eye disease.
To find out more about Glaucoma click here
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S2 Ep1119: Guide Dog Blogs: Janette Scott – Guide Dog Story
This week Hubert speaks to Jannette Scott, and finds out about some of her many guide dogs, and why she decided to apply.
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S2 Ep1118: Walking For Charity
Ex-Paralympian Richard Burt who is about to take on an epic trek from Brighton to Salisbury, to raise money for the charity Wiltshire Sight.
Barry Snell caught up with him to find out more.
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S2 Ep1117: Taking On Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge For Charity
Dawn Blezard recently took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in support of the Macular Society.
She shared with our Paulina Kuchorew how it went and why she chose to tackle the mountains.
Image description: four people pose by a summit stone on top of one of the peaks. They're all wearing bright yellow Macular Society t-shirts over hoodies and long sleeve shirts. From left to right: Sharon, Andy, Lisa, and finally Dawn. The sky above is clouded over but the group is smiling brightly.
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Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio
Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss.
Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.
Tech Talk (https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast) - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.
Sport (https://audioboom.com/channel/sport) - See sport differently.
The Happy Hour (https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411) - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.
Tracks of My Life (https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life) - Take a journey through our guest's life.
Support (https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support) - Other podcasts from RNIB.
TV Guide (https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide) - Daily audio TV listings
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