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Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Scottish musician, singer-songwriter and record producer Midge Ure. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'North', 'South.'

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with musician and founding member of Living in a Box, Marcus Vere. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'North', 'South.'

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with Scottish pop duo Hue and Cry.  Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'North', 'South.'

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with David Grant, lead singer of British soul/Brit funk band Linx. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'North', 'South.'

Rewind Scotland 2024 returned to the spectacular grounds of Scone Palace in Perth on Friday 19th till Sunday 21st of July to celebrate music icons of the 80s and beyond. Allan Russell went along and spoke with English singer and frontman of the two-tone band Bad Manners, Buster Bloodvessel. Image: Rewind Scotland logo. A white square with 'REW!ND' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold black line and underneath written in one neat row and separated by small black dots: 'Scotland', 'North', 'South.'

Thomas Pocklington Trust have once again released more internship opportunities as part of their Get Set Progress Program, and Hubert has been speaking to Josh, head of internships about what opportunities are available.

For this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are talking about urinary tract infections or UTIs as they are sometimes called. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about some of the symptoms of UTIs which people might find a bit unpleasant and then too outlining some of the main causes of urinary tract infections. Moving then on to any ways around the prevention of urinary tract infections.  Finally Elizabeth talked about some of the reasons why you might be advised to go to the pharmacy first about urinary tract infections.  There is more information about urinary tract infections or UTIs on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/ To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com 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 arou

In Guide Dog Blogs this week Hubert speaks to Luci franks about taking your guide dog to outdoor events, including rugby matches and festivals, and also what events you may want to think twice about before taking your canine companion to.

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: 101 Dalmatians - The Musical, Saturday 27 July, 2pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Curve Theatre Leicester Your Lie In April - Sunday 28 July, 1pm, Harold Pinter Theatre London  And Juliet -  Thursday 1 August, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.30pm, Norwich Theatre Royal Pretty Woman - Thursday 1 August, 7.30pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Barnsley Museum Audio Described Film Showing - Saturday 3 August, from 10am, Barnsley Museum Rough Magic - Wednesday 7 August, 1.30pm, touch tour 11.30am, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the

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: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie - Wednesday 17 July, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester Boys From The Black Stuff - Thursday 18 July, 7.30pm, Garrick Theatre, London The Secret Garden - Saturday 20 July, 2.15pm, Open Air theatre, Regent’s Park, London Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! Murder - Tuesday 23 July, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.15pm, Ambassadors Theatre, London The Wizard of OZ - Saturday 27 July, 2pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vo

As we all might be gearing up for the summer months with more time out and about whether that is in our gardens, taking a stroll n a local park or maybe time on the beach whether that is here in the UK or abroad, so for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the things we should all be thinking about at this time of the year around keeping cool and out of the midday sun. As well as advice about sun protection Elizabeth also talks about the potential dangers of heat stroke, who might be at greater risk of the dangers of heat stroke and what to do around trying to prevent getting heat stroke. With Elizabeth ending this week’s check in with her thoughts and comments around the recent reports that some sunscreens have been found not to be giving people adequate protection from the sun’s rays. There is more information about heat exhaustion and heat stroke on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/ To get i

If you are partially sighted, and are part of the Asian community, and would like to hear from fellow blind and partially sighted people within your community, Hubert has been speaking to Ashrafia and Saima who host a podcast which maybe what you are looking for.

If you have or know someone with Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and you would like to learn more about it, There is a podcast out there which could be helpful. Hubert has been speaking to Shaimond, the host of the podcast about how it has originated and what it’s about.

Here's our latest film review and this time we're looking at the latest release in a big post-apocalyptic movie franchise. Paulina Kuchorew speaks with Luci Franks to hear her review of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Image shows the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga poster. The movie title is written in bold orange-gold letters at the centre, behind it, Furiosa stares ahead with furrowed brows, striking eyes and dark paint across her forehead. Other characters are much smaller on the poster and stand seriously in various poses, including the villainous Dementus and Furiosa again with a draped cloak over her head and her bionic arm on show. 

Ayrshire Visually Impaired Social club are currently looking for new members to come and join them and to get involved in their weekly meet up's. Barry Snell caught up with club member Melinda Hanvey, to find out more {Image:  RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters}

Ashley J Hicks is a New York based actor, writer, teaching artist and podcast co-host. Her credits include '2022 Disney Discovers: Television Showcase', and recently Netflix’s Sci-fi flick 'Atlas'. She also happens to be living with albinism. She shares her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. Image: A striking photo of Ashley. She is a black woman with albinism wearing a black leather jacket. Her hair is blonde, curly and pinned up as she stands in front of an all black background. She looks strong and powerful with shadows falling over her face enhancing a focused gaze. [Photo credit: @johnnyricephotography]

Did you know that last week of June is Glaucoma Awareness Week? But what is glaucoma, how does it affect your eyes and why is talking about your family's eye health history important? Paulina Kuchorew speaks with Nishani Amerasinghe, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and president of UK and Éire Glaucoma Society, as well as Wayne Bebb and his son Gethin, about their family's glaucoma story. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. RNIB is written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath, 'Connect Radio' written in smaller black letters. 

Sassy Wyatt is a blind travel blogger, content creator and accessibility consultant, she has been sharing her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. Learn more about Sassy and her website here. Image: A close up picture of a smiling Sassy, who is sitting in a field with her guide dog Ida on a warm sunny day. Sassy has long red hair flowing down past her shoulders and she is wearing a black top. Ida is a black Labrador and has a shiny black coat. [Photo credit/Photo Taken by Grace-Elizabeth Photography]

If you wish to get back into employment, or take the first step onto the employment ladder, Thomas Pocklington Trust are hosting a webinar which might help you. Hubert has been finding out more.

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: Heathers The Musical - Friday 21 June, 5pm, @sohoplace, London. English - Thursday 27 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Kiln Theatre, London. Six The Musical - Wednesday 26 June, 6pm, New Theatre, Oxford. Thursday 4 July, 8pm, Sunderland Empire. Sunday 7 July, 3pm, Vaudeville Theatre, London Sister Act - Wednesday 3 July, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.15pm, Grimsby Auditorium. Monday 8 July, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.30pm, Dominion Theatre, London. People, Places & Things - Saturday 13 July 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm and on Thursday  25 July, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, Trafalgar Theatre, London. To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts e