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• S2 Ep1231: Guide Dog Blogs: The Monty Zoomer

  On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert chats to Caroline Thomas once again, this time they chat about her former guide dog Monty, nicknamed Monty Zoomer due to his speed, Caroline also shares what Monty liked to do while she was working at school. 

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• S2 Ep1230: Jake Coles Shares His Passion For Mental Health and Employment Challenges in His Sight Loss Journey

  In this sight loss story, Hubert speaks to Jake. They talk about his sight loss diagnosis, the challenges he had getting into employment, how he has taken his first steps on the employment journey, and his passion for mental health. 

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• S2 Ep1229: Travel Tips For People With No or Low Vision

  Robert Franklin chats about his experiences of sight loss, independent travel and journey care. He is talking to Barry Snell.

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• S2 Ep1228: VocalEyes What’s On 11 December 2025

  Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew 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: Top Hat - Saturday 29 November, 2:30pm, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London English National Ballet’s: The Nutcracker - Saturday 29 November, 2:30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Hare and Tortoise -  Sunny Afternoon- Saturday 6 December, 10:30 am, Science Gallery London A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Thursday 11 December, 7:30 pm, Kiln Theatre, London 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.

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• S2 Ep1227: The Lasting Legacy Of Wolfgang Strange

  The 3rd of December marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and today we’re chatting about championing disabled artists in dance productions as we celebrate the life of the late choreographer and founder of Amici Dance Theatre Company, Wolfgang Strange. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to chat about their latest show, Our Time, as well as Strange’s ongoing legacy is Alison King, Chief Executive of Turtle Key Arts. Image: a photo from the performance of Our Time. Wide shot of the stage shows dancers of varying ages performing expressive movements in small groups or by themselves. Their clothes light, splatters of colourful paint make them come alive on stage. Behind a band accompanies the dance ensemble. [Photo credit: Shane Aurousseau]

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