<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>RSS get involved news</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&amp;web=/rss&amp;page=fc48cc03-f95a-4513-a11e-94d28452a3eb&amp;wp=70de989a-2f32-4a86-9c36-584e07fbceda</link><description></description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Read for RNIB Day will be at RHS Chelsea Flower Show</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/RHS-chelsea-flower-show-2013.aspx</link><description>The centenary RHS Chelsea Flower Show will feature bronze sculptures of the Mad Hatter's Tea Party for Read for RNIB Day by Robert James. 
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show takes place on 21 to 25 May 2013. Come along and discover a Bronze wonderland! 
</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 16:31:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nominate RNIB for Sainsbury's Charity of the Year 2013!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/sainsburys-coy-2013.aspx</link><description>We need your help to become Sainsbury's Charity of the Year 2013 - find out how you can nominate RNIB for this fantastic opportunity. Nominations close 14 May.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 17:43:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Well done to Team RNIB Virgin London Marathon runners!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/well-done-vlm-2013.aspx</link><description>A huge congratulations to each and every runner in our 2013 Virgin London Marathon team, we really appreciate all of your hard work put behind training and fundraising! Our team of 115 runners did us proud, and we really enjoyed cheering you on and meeting some of you at our reception.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:50:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Good luck to all running in the Virgin London Marathon!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/good-luck-vlm-2013.aspx</link><description>Good luck to all running in the Virgin London Marathon! If you're not taking part, come along to cheer on our runners.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:15:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Influencing health in Exeter</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/influencing_health_exeter.aspx</link><description>Campaigners with an interest in health issues met in Exeter at the end of April to find out how they can help shape and improve local health services. Why not join our health campaigners network?
</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 15:09:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Children and Families Bill campaign - FAQs</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/educationyoungpeople/candf_bill/Pages/children_and_families_bill_faqs.aspx</link><description>The RNIB Campaigns team have produced a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document about the Children and Families Bill.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 13:51:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Don't lose sight! Don't delay! AMD campaign report</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/yoursight/saveoursight/Pages/SOS_AMD_Report.aspx</link><description>In recent years, there have been significant advances in the treatment of wet AMD and many examples of good practice across the country. Why then are people are still losing their sight from a treatable condition?
</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:43:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Easter treats</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/easter-amazon-2013.aspx</link><description>Happy Easter! It's the time of year for chocolate eggs and treats. Check out some of our favourite Easter selections from Amazon.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:39:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The "Bedroom Tax" campaign</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/yourmoney/Pages/bedroom_tax.aspx</link><description>As part of the Disability Benefits Consortium, we've been calling for disabled people to be exempt from the "bedroom tax". Take part in one final push to get the Government to rethink.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mother's Day gift ideas</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/mothers-day-amazon-2013.aspx</link><description>Shop at Amazon this Mother's Day using our special link and support RNIB at no extra cost to you. We've selected a few Mother's Day gift ideas for you to peruse!          
</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:09:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gift Aid it!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/gift-aid-it.aspx</link><description>Did you know that if you choose to gift aid your donation RNIB will receive an extra 25 pence for every pound you donate? Make your donation go further by filling in our Gift Aid declaration form.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:22:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Help us spread the word about our new campaign</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/news/Pages/amd-spot-the-signs-poster-help.aspx</link><description>Help us get our message out to people aged 50 and over about spotting the early signs of wet AMD. Simply hang a poster in your local shop or community centre. It could make all the difference.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:12:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Congratulations Tiri Hughes!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/disabled-sports-personality-tiri-hughes.aspx</link><description>Tiri is the youngest and first person with sight loss to ever win the Torbay Disabled Sports Personality of the Year award.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 17:17:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you put up a poster to help our new campaign?</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/volunteer/rnib_volunteers/news/Pages/rnib_group_volunteer_poster_campaign.aspx</link><description>Help us spread the word about avoidable sight loss by putting up a poster where you live.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:59:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Call on volunteers to put up a poster to help our new campaign</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/volunteer/managers/news/Pages/volunteer_poster_campaign.aspx</link><description>We are writing to RNIB Group volunteers asking them to spread the word about avoidable sight loss by putting up a poster where they live.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:01:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Children and Families Bill campaign - Act now!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/educationyoungpeople/candf_bill/Pages/cf_act.aspx</link><description>We have some serious concerns about the way the Government are changing the support provided to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Take action today by writing to your MP and the newspapers!
</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 15:55:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Government announces a cap on social care costs - Feb 2013</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/healthsocialcare/socialcare/Pages/feb_carecap.aspx</link><description>On 11 February the Government announced changes to the way disabled adults will have to pay towards long-term care. However the cap is a red herring for most blind and partially sighted people as it is set at too high a price to make a meaningful difference to their lives.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:51:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Children and Families Bill campaign - latest news</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/educationyoungpeople/candf_bill/Pages/cf_news.aspx</link><description>All the latest news on the campaign to influence the Children and Familes bill as it goes through parliament. The bill has now been published so get involved today!
</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:18:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spread the love this Valentine's Day</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/valentines-day-gift-ideas.aspx</link><description>From little treats to lavish gifts, we've got some lovely and personal Valentine's Day gift ideas for your special someone! Why not start by sending one of our free, accessible Valentine's day eCards?
</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:40:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bus campaign - latest news</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/gettingaround/buscampaign/Pages/Bus_Campaign_Latest_News.aspx</link><description>Latest news about RNIB's bus campaigning activity including details about meetings, events and announcements from around the UK.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 06:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inspiring New Year's resolutions</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/new-years-resolutions-2013.aspx</link><description>As the festive season of parties and feasting slows down to a halt, the start of a new year is the perfect time to turn a new page and make resolutions that can change your life for the better. 

If you've not thought of any resolutions, fear not, we've got some ideas to inspire!
</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:42:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Connect for volunteers, issue 6, winter 2012</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/volunteer/managers/news/Pages/connect_vol_issue_6.aspx</link><description>The latest issue of Connect magazine for volunteers is now available
</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:25:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get fit in 2013</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/running-events-half-marathon-get-fit-this-christmas.aspx</link><description>Sign up to run for Team RNIB and get a head start on your New Year's resolutions! We've got guaranteed places in the adidas Silverstone Half Marathon and the Mizuno Reading Half Marathon.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:31:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas gift ideas for 2012</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/christmas-gift-ideas-2012.aspx</link><description>There's only one week to go until Christmas! Still stuck for Christmas present ideas? Check out our favourite gifts from Amazon, and a percentage of the sale will go to RNIB. Remember to get your order in for the last order delivery day!
</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:06:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas present ideas for women</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/christmas-presents-for-women.aspx</link><description>Our top picks of gifts for women including the 'must have' Christmas present. Take a look and find out how you can help blind and partially sighted people as you shop with Amazon.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:36:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas gift ideas for men</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/christmas-gift-ideas-for-men.aspx</link><description>Stumped for ideas on what to buy your man this Christmas? No problem, we've got your covered! Take a look and find out how you can help blind and partially sighted people as you shop with Amazon.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:36:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas gifts for kids</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/christmas-gifts-for-kids.aspx</link><description>We've found the best gifts for kids of all ages! Shop with Amazon using one of the links on our Amazon page and RNIB receives a percentage of each sale.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:32:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Joining Team RNIB has never been so easy!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/rnib-own-place-events.aspx</link><description>There are several fantastic events that you can get involved in, and by securing your place now, you can join Team RNIB without committing to a minimum fundraising target!
</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:22:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stop for me, Speak to me campaign report</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/gettingaround/buscampaign/Pages/stop4me.aspx</link><description>Read our new Stop for me, speak to me campaign report to see why 9 in 10 people with sight loss fail to access their local bus services.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:10:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Through the Looking Glass' pop-up shop</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/looking-glass.aspx</link><description>You can change the story for blind and partially sighted people in your community.  Visit our 'Through the Looking Glass' pop-up shop in Salford Quays as part of Read for RNIB Day! Join your favourite characters, grab a bargain, explore the sensory activities and win some fabulous prizes this half term.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:22:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A big thank you from Read for RNIB Day!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/read-for-rnib-day-2012-news.aspx</link><description>Thank you for making our Read for RNIB Day a success this October. 
</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:39:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'The Tipping Point' Report</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/hardest-hit/Pages/HH_TippingPoint.aspx</link><description>The new Hardest Hit report, 'The Tipping Point' contains shocking new evidence that disabled people really are the Hardest Hit
           </description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:44:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The RNIB Group Volunteering Impact Survey</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/volunteer/managers/Pages/Impact_Survey.aspx</link><description>This Survey is for Staff Members who manage or supervise volunteers only. Please only complete the survey if this applies to you.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:47:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Booker Prize 2012 winner announced</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/man-booker-winner.aspx</link><description>The winner of the Man Booker Prize 2012 has been announced! The Man Booker Prize winner and shortlist books are available in accessible versions for all to enjoy.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:15:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hardest Hit 2012</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/hardest-hit/Pages/HH_2012.aspx</link><description>Disabled people are being hit hard by cuts to the benefits and services they need to live their lives. We're joining individuals and other organisations to send a message to the Government: stop these cuts now.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:54:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Team RNIB running with Full Potential</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/full-potential.aspx</link><description>We are pleased to announce our partnership with Full Potential for a selection of our fantastic running events.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:26:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Autumnal Amazon shopping</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/autumn-amazon.aspx</link><description>Halloween tricks or seasonal treats, Amazon has a great selection of products for you to peruse and purchase. Use our special Amazon link and RNIB receives a percentage of the sale.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:56:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RNIB volunteer campaigner Bernie Reddington wins award</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/Bernie_SMK_award.aspx</link><description>Congratulations to Bernie Reddington, RNIB volunteer campaign coordinator for Norfolk, for winning the 2012 Sheila McKechnie Foundation Transport Award for people working to meet the transport challenges of our time.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:22:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2012 Party Conferences</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/inparliament/partyconferences/Pages/pc_2012.aspx</link><description>We're heading to the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative party conferences with our eye pod trailer to show MPs, councillors and delegates the world through common eye conditions.
           </description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:54:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Read for RNIB Day Wonderland</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/read-for-rnib-day-wonderland.aspx</link><description>Come along to our free Wonderland pop-up event, from Thursday 18 October to Saturday 20 October in London.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:41:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Booker Prize shortlist 2012</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/man-booker-shortlist-2012.aspx</link><description>The Man Booker Prize shortlist 2012 has been announced! See which books have made it onto the shortlist and find out how the Man Booker Prize is accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:53:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>London to Paris bike ride</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/london-to-paris-bike-ride.aspx</link><description>Dave and Jeff cycled from London to Paris on a tandem and raised £5,075 for RNIB. Find out about their overseas challenge experience.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:16:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Calling all online retailers</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/online-retailer-event.aspx</link><description>RNIB are hosting an accessible online retailing event on Friday 28 September at the MIC building in Euston, London from 10.30am to 1pm, to show UK retailers the benefits of making online shopping services more accessible.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:24:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Being an RNIB Volunteer Campaigner</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/Peter_bennetts.aspx</link><description>South Tyneside local, Peter Bennetts, talks about how becoming an RNIB volunteer campaign co-ordinator helped him lead a strong campaign in his area to push for fair benefit reforms. Get involved today.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:02:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fundraising never smelled so sweet!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/isle_of_scilly.aspx</link><description>Jimmy and Susan Paget-Brown have turned their beautiful and much admired garden in St Agnes, the Isle of Scilly, into a fundraising idea.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:33:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Text 70007 to donate £3</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/read-for-rnib-day-text-to-donate.aspx</link><description>Text RNIB and the name of your favourite children's book to 70007 and donate £3 to help blind and partially sighted people in the process.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:51:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Seeking fair PIP assesments - act now!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/yourmoney/personalindependence/Pages/PIP_DBC.aspx</link><description>Join over 50 charities and organisations including RNIB by calling on your MP today to help make the PIP assesments fairer
</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:56:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>See the sunrise - video</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/moles-sunrise-video.aspx</link><description>Kids say the funniest things! Watch our Read for RNIB Day video of children talking about Mole's Sunrise. 
</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:10:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Booker Prize longlist 2012</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/man-booker-prize-longlist-2012.aspx</link><description>The Man Booker Prize longlist 2012 has been announced! See which books have made it onto the longlist and find out how the Man Booker Prize is accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:38:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Donate your foreign coins to RNIB</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/donate-foreign-coins-holiday-money.aspx</link><description>We need your holiday money! Donate your unwanted foreign coins to RNIB and help fund our vital services for blind and partially sighted people.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:55:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mole's Sunrise free book giveaway</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/moles-sunrise-free-book-offer-lidl-daily-express-walker-books.aspx</link><description>We've teamed up with Lidl, The Daily Express and Walker Books to give children all over the country a free RNIB special edition of Mole's Sunrise.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:06:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sheila McKechnie Awards - Congratulations and good luck to RNIB volunteer campaigners.</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/Sarah_McKechnie_RNIB_Campaigners.aspx</link><description>A number of RNIB campaigners have been nominated for Sheila McKechnie Awards this year. These awards recognise the work done by people to create sustainable solutions to social, economic and environmental issues, and winners are offered extra support to help them work more effectively to achieve the change they work for.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:40:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A big thank you to Lloyd Green solicitors</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/lloyd-green-solicitors-charity-of-the-year.aspx</link><description>Could your business nominate RNIB to be Charity of the Year? 
Read about Lloyd Green Solicitors who have chosen us this year and find out what they are doing to help blind and partially sighted people.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:44:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Please help Paul, our walking hero</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/please-help-paul-find-room-london.aspx</link><description>Can you offer Paul a room for the night? Paul Hodgkinson is an inspiring fundraiser walking to 92 football stadiums across the UK to raise money for RNIB. By the time he reaches London, Paul will have walked over 1,250 miles! And he has nowhere to stay.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:29:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Eye Pod tour</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/yoursight/Pages/eyepod.aspx</link><description>We're taking our futuristic Eye Pod sight loss simulator across the country. We want to highlight the importance of regular eye tests and make eye health a priority in your area.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:25:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Keith's story</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/kilimanjaro-overseas-trek.aspx</link><description>Keith Hickey climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and fundraised over £7,300 for RNIB. Find out about his overseas challenge experience.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:59:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get your summer treats from Amazon</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/summer-treats-amazon.aspx</link><description>Amazon has an array of treats to get you through all the weather that our Great British Summer has to offer and raise funds for RNIB!
</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:22:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World firsts at the 2012 Olympics</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/olympic-news.aspx</link><description>Find out what we've been doing to make this year's Olympics accessible. Plus find out about some of our young torchbearers and Paralympians, such as swimming hopeful, Michael Reeve.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:07:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Make a pledge to 'Give More' to RNIB this year</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/give-more-appeal.aspx</link><description>Give More is a 12 month campaign to encourage people to share their passion for the causes they care about by making a public commitment to give more money, time or energy in the next year and to get us all talking more about giving.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:48:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fazilet's story</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/fazilets-story-bupa-london-10000.aspx</link><description>Its not to late to register for a 10km race this summer. Watch Fazilet's video about how she and her guide runner prepared for the Bupa London 10,000 and be inspired to take on a challenge yourself
</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Volunteer RNIB campaign buddy positions (East of England)</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/EE_news_recruit_buddy.aspx</link><description>We are recruiting for volunteer campaign buddies in Cambridge, Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:59:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ballot closes for Royal Parks Half Marathon</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/royal_parks_half_marathon.aspx</link><description>The Royal Parks Half Marathon ballot entry system has now closed, but you can still take part with Team RNIB!
</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:03:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Well done to Team RNIB runners!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/2012_VLM_well_done.aspx</link><description>A huge congratulations to each and every runner in our 2012 Virgin London Marathon team, we really appreciate all of your hard work put behind training and fundraising!
</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:58:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Good luck to all running in the Virgin London Marathon!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/VLM_Good_Luck_2012.aspx</link><description>We want to wish the very best of luck to everybody taking part in this year's Virgin London Marathon, especially the 133 runners who will be running as part of Team RNIB.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:32:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gift ideas for Father's Day</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/fathers_day_gifts.aspx</link><description>We've put together some gift ideas from Amazon to help you find your dad the perfect Father's Day present. There are also some great Father's Day eCards for you to send for free!
</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:19:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Telephone inductions for new volunteers</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/volunteer/managers/news/Pages/news_vol_tele_inductions.aspx</link><description>How we're welcoming all new volunteers into RNIB Group
</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:37:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hardest Hit North East: Conference on the impact of cuts on disabled people</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/Hardest_Hit_NE_Conference.aspx</link><description>Over 200 disabled people, including many from RNIB and local societies, gathered at Newcastle Civic Centre on Friday 1 June to discuss the impact of government cuts on disabled people.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:06:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Join a RNIB fundraising group and help your community</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/volunteer-fundraising-groups.aspx</link><description>The RNIB Group Community Fundraising team needs your help. We're looking for volunteers to join and set up new fundraising groups across the country.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:10:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Help prioritise future Lottery funding for young people!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/lottery_funding.aspx</link><description>For the next two months, 20 young people from across England will be working with the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) to decide the priority areas for its new investment in young people.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 14:40:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A cycling challenge to raise money for RNIB</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/Paul_cycling.aspx</link><description>Paul O'Shaughnessy will be embarking on a 300 mile cycling challenge in aid of RNIB. Paul will be cycling from Portsmouth to his home town of Liverpool in just three days!
</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:55:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mad Hatter's Read for RNIB Day competition</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/mad-hatters-competition.aspx</link><description>This year, Read for RNIB Day is going Alice in Wonderland-tastic. To celebrate, why not enter our Mad Hatter's competition to win a Sam Sterne cookery book? Our closing date is Tuesday 24 April 2012.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 02:01:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Paul's story</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/virgin-london-marathon-runner-paul.aspx</link><description>Meet one of our Virgin London Marathon runners, Paul, and find out what inspired him to take on this challenge - and many more - for Team RNIB
</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:10:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Smoking and sight loss in the EU success 2012</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/europeworldwide/Pages/EU_smoking.aspx</link><description>Success! We've won a long running campaign to get a warning on the link between smoking and sight loss on to tobacco product packaging.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:18:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Helping our work live on</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/volunteer_legacy.aspx</link><description>Thank you to Bill, who after 27 years as an RNIB volunteer braillist, continued his support by remembering us in his Will.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:51:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gift ideas for Mother's day</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/mothers_day_gift_ideas.aspx</link><description>Spring has arrived and it's time to order gifts on Amazon to spoil your mum this Mother's day.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:27:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A walking challenge in aid of RNIB</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/walking_challenge_paul.aspx</link><description>Paul Hodgkinson is completing a challenge called Walking We Are United, traveling to all 92 football league stadiums across the UK, with half the proceeds raised going to RNIB.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:45:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Time for a European Accessibility Act</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/europeworldwide/Pages/EU_Access.aspx</link><description>Current UK law does nothing to ensure both manufactured goods and services are accessible to people with disabilities. Now however the European Commission is looking at changing that and wanted to hear the views of EU citizens. See what we had to say.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:46:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Be part of Olympic history this Spring</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/olympic-track-prize.aspx</link><description>Be the first to run on the world famous Olympic 2012 athletic track in a 100m sprint against other charity runners. Meet Team GB legends and other celebrities and race to a crowd of 20,000 people!
</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:36:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A treat for your Valentine</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/Valentines_Day.aspx</link><description>Let your special someone know that you care by sending one of our free, accessible Valentine's day eCards or spoiling them with one of these great gift ideas from Amazon.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:28:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Talking cash machines - Act now!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/yourmoney/cashmachine/Pages/targeted_action.aspx</link><description>We're targeting two major banks who are still not commited to adding voice assistance to their cash machines for blind and partially sighted people. If you're a customer of HSBC or Santander act now!
</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:25:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Norfolk celebrate reinstatement of free 24/7 bus passes</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/bus_passes.aspx</link><description>Norfolk County Council agreed to reverse their decision to withdraw bus passes for blind people and companion passes, effective from April 2012.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:33:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Poems for Parents</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/poems_for_parents.aspx</link><description>Muriel Letman spent years helping children to read and was so touched by radio advertisements for Talking Books she has published a book of her poems with the proceeds being donated to RNIB.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:10:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Big Eye Check</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/Great_big_eye_check.aspx</link><description>Boots Opticians launch 'Great Big Eye Check' supported by Action and RNIB.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:12:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RNIB's Twitter marathon</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/twitter-marathon-rnib-helpline.aspx</link><description>We recently tweeted calls that came into our Helpline to give a glimpse into the varied and sometimes unexpected calls dealt with by our helpline staff #RNIBinaday
</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:30:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Local campaign successes of 2012</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/regional_news/Pages/local2011.aspx</link><description>Find out how local people are tackling the issues that matter to blind and partially sighted people in their own communities, from saving services to improving transport.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:57:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Record number of letters from Santa</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/santa_letters_2011.aspx</link><description>RNIB's Letter from Santa service started in 1988, to help Santa reply to braille and audio letters from blind and partially sighted children. This Christmas we beat our previous best, sending out 391 letters.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aiming for Christmas chart success</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/be_mine_this_christmas.aspx</link><description>Jason Noble is reaching for the stars this Christmas with a music single to raise funds for RNIB.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:34:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lloyd Green Solicitors choose RNIB</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/lloyd-green-solicitors.aspx</link><description>Lloyd Green Solicitors announces its first ever charity partnership and aims to raise £1,500 for RNIB.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:32:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>We need your stamps!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/stamp-recycling-appeal.aspx</link><description>We spoke to our stamp recycling volunteer Terri, to find out more about her role and why we need your used stamps more than ever!
</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:12:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Talking ATMs - Latest news</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/yourmoney/cashmachine/Pages/ATM_Latestnews.aspx</link><description>RBS and Natwest join Barclays. Lloyds, Nationwide, LINK, Co-operative and VISA in supporting the Make Money Talk campaign for accessible cash machines.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 14:54:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New personal shopping service</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/personal-shopping-service.aspx</link><description>Debenhams have launched an enhanced personal shopping service targeted at the needs of blind and partially sighted customers.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:04:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas gift ideas and events</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/christmas-ideas-events-2011.aspx</link><description>Dust down that tinsel and get ready for Christmas. Plus lots of ways you can support RNIB this festive season, from gift ideas to fun things to do.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:50:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Christmas gifts for kids</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/top_christmas_gifts_for_kids.aspx</link><description>We've cherry picked some top Christmas gifts for kids of all ages. Shop with Amazon using one of the links on our Amazon page and RNIB receives a percentage of each sale.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:37:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas presents for men</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/christmas_gift_ideas_for_men.aspx</link><description>Our top picks of gifts for men including the 'must have' Christmas present. Take a look and find out how you can help blind and partially sighted people as you shop with Amazon.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:27:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas presents for women</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/christmas_gifts_for_women.aspx</link><description>Our top picks of gifts for women including the 'must have' Christmas present. Take a look and find out how you can help blind and partially sighted people as you shop with Amazon.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:11:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas holiday fun for all the family</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/christmas_holiday_fun.aspx</link><description>Keep the whole family entertained this Christmas with gift ideas for indoor and outdoor holiday fun. Buy online from Amazon using our links and a percentage of the sale goes to RNIB.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:16:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Black and white ball</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/black-and-white-ball.aspx</link><description>Head down to our Black and white ball on 19 November at the Holland House Hotel, Cardiff. Fabulous auction prizes, a four course meal and live entertainment await! 
</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:49:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Loony Dook - are you brave enough?</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/edinburgh-hogmanay-celebrations.aspx</link><description>Plunge into the river Forth on New Year's Day and help raise funds for blind and partially sighted people.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:24:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reading for RNIB in the classroom</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/buttsbury-junior-school.aspx</link><description>Pupils at Buttsbury Junior School chose a book that was read aloud and then passed on to the next class in their fundraising reading relay.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:11:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spookily good reads</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/spookily-good-reads.aspx</link><description>To really get into the spirit of Halloween - why not brave a look at some truly ghoulish horror and ghost stories all available to buy through Amazon with a percentage of the sale going to RNIB.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:38:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arts and crafts</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/lowry-arts-and-crafts.aspx</link><description>Join RNIB for early Christmas shopping, half term fun, vintage clothing and much more at the Lowry Outlet Centre, Salford Quays  24 October to 6 November.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:27:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gala dinner 2011</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/Gala-Dinner-2011.aspx</link><description>Our 2011 Gala Dinner was one of the most successful and prestigious in our history. The evening was hosted by the charasmatic host Alexander Armstrong and featured a performance from the legendary singer Tom Jones.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:15:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Booker Prize winner 2011 announced</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/man-booker-2011-prize-winner.aspx</link><description>Julian Barnes has been named Man Booker Prize winner 2011 for his novel The Sense of an Ending. Find out how you can get hold of a copy in accessible formats!
</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 02:05:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An interview with Stephen Kelman</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/stephen-kelman-man-booker-2011.aspx</link><description>Listen to our interviews with Man Booker shortlisted authors.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:42:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foresight magazine Spring 2012</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/foresight-magazine-spring-2012.aspx</link><description>The Spring 2012 edition of Foresight magazine for legacy pledgers is now available to read online.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:53:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guilty reading pleasures</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/guilty-reading-pleasures.aspx</link><description>Almost a third of UK adults are too embarrassed to admit to loving a particular book, according to our new poll. In contrast, blind and partially sighted readers face a dramatically limited choice of titles - just 7 per cent of all books are available in fully accessible formats.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:31:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Read for RNIB Day Guinness World Record video</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/guinness-world-record-reading-relay.aspx</link><description>We've read our way into the record books by smashing the Guinness World Records' title for the world's longest reading relay. Watch our video.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 15:47:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watch our video of "Mole's Sunrise"</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/moles-sunrise-video-read-for-rnib-day.aspx</link><description>"Mole's Sunrise" read by RNIB Talking Book narrators. Watch our video in celebration of Read for RNIB Day.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:51:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Video of Spike Milligan's "On the Ning Nang Nong"</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/on-the-ning-nang-nong-video-spike-milligan-read-for-rnib-day.aspx</link><description>RNIB Talking Book narrators read Spike Milligan's "On the Ning Nang Nong" in celebration of the first ever Read for RNIB Day. Watch our video.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 01:58:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watch our video of Rudyard Kipling's "If"</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/if-rudyard-kipling-talking-books-read-for-rnib-day.aspx</link><description>Video of Rudyard Kipling's "If" read by RNIB Talking Books narrators, recorded to celebrate Read for RNIB Day.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 01:56:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Well done Team RNIB!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/congratulations-great-north-run-2011.aspx</link><description>A great big congratulations to everyone who took part in the Great North Run this weekend.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:57:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Meet our Great North Runners!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/great-north-run-2011-jonathan.aspx</link><description>Meet Jonathan Such who is running the Great North Run this year in memory of his friend.           
</description><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:18:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>We're World Record breakers!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/guinness-world-record-relay.aspx</link><description>Our reading relay of 317 people made the record books - hurrah! Thank you everyone who supported us. There's still time to get involved with Read for RNIB Day.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 01:52:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arts and crafts exhibition</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/arts-crafts-lowry-manchester.aspx</link><description>Join RNIB for early Christmas shopping, half term fun, vintage clothing and much more at the Lowry Outlet Centre, Salford Quays  24 October to 6 November.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:04:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2011 Party Conferences</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/inparliament/partyconferences/Pages/pc_2011.aspx</link><description>RNIB's stand wins awards at both Liberal Democrat's and Labour's Party Conferences - Our Stitch in Time stand was awarded "Stand that best gets its message across" at the Liberal Democrat's conference in Birmingham and "delegates choice best stand" at Labour's conference in Liverpool.

</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:05:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Make money talk campaign report</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/yourmoney/cashmachine/Pages/make_money_talk.aspx</link><description>Cash machines - they talk in America why not in the UK? Our new report published in September 2011 marks the beginning of a campaign to make Britain's ATM network accessible to blind and partially sighted people. We need your help to get Britain's banks to enable their cash machines to talk.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:32:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Booker Prize 2011 shortlist announced</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/man-booker-shortlist-2011.aspx</link><description>Find out who made the top six in this prestigious literary prize! Thanks to the Booker Prize Foundation and the Man Group plc Charitable Trust, we can produce accessible versions of the Man Booker shortlist in braille, giant print and as Talking Books.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:01:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Well done Simon!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/simon-hughes-prague-marathon.aspx</link><description>A big Congratulations to Simon Hughes who recently ran the Prague Marathon for RNIB. Find out what motivated him to take part.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:46:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cheer for RNIB!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/volunteer-cheering-post-gnr.aspx</link><description>Three cheers for RNIB! We are looking for volunteers to support our Great North Run participants on Sunday 18 September in Newcastle upon Tyne.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:47:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The WCA assessment - Act now!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/yourmoney/esa/Pages/ESA_assessment.aspx</link><description>Meet with your MP to share your experiences of the WCA and get their support for changes or write to them and send them RNIB's briefing on problems with the WCA.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:12:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spread the word for RNIB</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/public-speaking-volunteers.aspx</link><description>We're on the look-out for people to spread the word about the work we do with blind and partially sighted people. Could you be our next public speaker?
</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:26:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Booker longlist for everyone</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/man-booker-longlist-2011.aspx</link><description>RNIB is delighted to announce that for the first time ever the entire Man Booker Prize longlist will be produced in braille and giant print.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:26:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An Audience with Ruth Rendell and PD James</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/ruth-rendell-and-pd-james-event.aspx</link><description>Come to an exclusive audience at the Ivy with Ruth Rendell and PD James on 6 October, 2 - 4.30pm. Book online today!
</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:05:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rocky Taylor: One Stuntman. One Legacy</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/rocky-stuntman-remember-a-charity.aspx</link><description>Meet a man on a mission for charity performing some of the biggest stunts of his career. Have a say in choosing his stunt for Remember a Charity week!
</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:08:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Social care successes 2012</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/healthsocialcare/socialcare/Pages/dilnot_report.aspx</link><description>Success! In July 2012 the Government published a draft bill setting out changes to Social Care in England. At the same time they announced their support for blind registers that were under threat.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:17:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Accessible labelling</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/europeworldwide/europeancampaigns/Pages/access_label_europe.aspx</link><description>We won an important battle in European Parliament as a written declaration on accessible labelling was signed by a record-breaking 447 MEPs - becoming the most supported written declaration in Parliament.
           </description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:57:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Going the extra mile</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/paul_martin_marathon_runner.aspx</link><description>Paul Martin has signed up to take part five marathons to fundraise for RNIB in 2011.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:10:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Have a grand day out</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/supporter_receptions_days_out.aspx</link><description>Visit a magnificent venue in the UK, have a grand day out and learn more about the work we do.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:32:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vote for RNIB's garden at the Chelsea Flower Show!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/chelsea_flower_show.aspx</link><description>Help us win the people's choice vote at the Chelsea Flower Show this week, with our RNIB garden. If you haven't got a ticket, why not vote for us online today?
</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 14:52:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Feedback from our Home Visiting Volunteers</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/volunteer/rnib_volunteers/news/Pages/hvfeedback_report.aspx</link><description>To help us define the direction of the Home Visiting service, we asked for feedback from all the volunteers involved.  You can read the full report of our findings here.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:59:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Royal Wedding essentials</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/royal_wedding_essentials.aspx</link><description>All the essential buys from Amazon for the imminent Royal Wedding on 29 April! Amazon donates a percentage of its profits to RNIB on every product you buy via the RNIB website.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:14:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Well done to our Virgin London Marathon Runners</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/thank_you_london_marathon_2011_news_story.aspx</link><description>A big thank you to all of our runners. Find out what happened on the day!
</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:40:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Good luck to our Virgin London Marathon runners</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/good_luck_london_marathon_2011.aspx</link><description>We'd like to say good luck and a huge thank you to everyone is is running the Virgin London Marathon for RNIB on Sunday 17 April.
</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:02:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mother's Day</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/mothers_day_2011.aspx</link><description>Treat your mum with a special gift from Amazon - and we receive a percentage of the sale to help blind and partially sighted people in the UK.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:22:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boris bike race for RNIB Rushton - the results!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/boris_bike_results.aspx</link><description>Find out how Phil and Matt got on in their Boris bike grudge match across London. It was never going to be a straightforward race...
</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:28:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Boris bike grudge match for RNIB Rushton</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/boris_bike_grudge_match.aspx</link><description>It's the race of the century...well of this year at least! Two young men take on the Barclays Bike challenge for RNIB Rushton School and Childrens Home in Coventry. With top speeds of nearly 10 miles an hour, it will be an exhilarating challenge. Hope the brakes work!
</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:30:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watch our 'I'd miss...' video</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/id_miss_video_world_book_day.aspx</link><description>Watch our latest video and find out what magical land exists at the back of 10-year old Alexia's wardrobe...
</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:40:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vote now for the Man Booker Best of Beryl</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/man_booker_best_beryl_bainbridge.aspx</link><description>Dame Beryl Bainbridge was shortlisted five times for the Booker Prize, but never won. Vote for a special prize in her honour - 'The Man Booker Best of Beryl'.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:45:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get reading on World Book Day</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/world_book_day_march_2011.aspx</link><description>Are you a bookworm? Rediscover some classic books for children this World Book Day. We've also got a list of adult bestsellers, so why not treat yourself to a good read too?
</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:12:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Amazon shares the love</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/valentine_amazon_2011.aspx</link><description>Do your Valentine's shopping at Amazon.co.uk and RNIB receives a percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. How's that for sharing the love?
</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:41:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More than meets the eye report</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/yourmoney/welfarereform/Pages/MTMTE_report.aspx</link><description>Key measures in the new Welfare Reform Bill are a major assault on the incomes and independence of working age blind and partially sighted people. This is the finding of our new 'More Than Meets the Eye' report.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:52:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rainbow Sky CD</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/rainbow_sky.aspx</link><description>Graeme Duffin, former lead guitarist with 80s superband Wet, Wet, Wet, has helped produce a special Christmas song for RNIB called 'Rainbow Sky'. Find out how to get your copy!
</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:19:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas gifts for women</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/gifts_for_women_2010.aspx</link><description>Our inspirational gifts for women features gadgets, vintage fashion, books and presents that pamper. Take a look and find out how you'll be helping blind and partially sighted people as you shop.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:53:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Entertaining this Christmas</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/christmas_entertaining_from_amazon_2010.aspx</link><description>Whether you're an experienced Christmas party planner or new to the world of entertaining, here are our suggestions for Christmas entertaining in 2010. Buy online from Amazon using our links and a percentage of the sale goes to RNIB!
</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:41:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrity Button Art book</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/celebrity_button_art_book.aspx</link><description>From Carol Vorderman to Harry Hill through to Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee, over 240 celebrities have created unique pieces of artwork using buttons. Buy a copy of Celebrity Button Art and help RNIB!
</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:09:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>All things Christmas</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/all_things_christmas.aspx</link><description>Sackfuls of advice on what to do and buy to support RNIB this Christmas.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:28:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Make a child smile this Christmas</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/make_a_child_smile.aspx</link><description>What do Anna, Haillo, Lawrence and Tom really want for Christmas this year?
</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:46:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas gifts for men</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/gifts_for_men_2010.aspx</link><description>Here's our 2010 inspirational list of ideas for Christmas shopping for men. Shop at Amazon using one of the links on this page and raise money for RNIB at no extra cost to you. It won't cost you a penny more to give to charity this Christmas
</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:33:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas toys and gifts</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/toys_christmas_2010.aspx</link><description>From classic toys to new arrivals find out what the top toys of 2010 are. Plus, if you buy through Amazon using the links on this page, RNIB receive a percentage of the sale - at no extra cost to you!
</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:36:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Happy Birthday messages for Talking Books</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/happy_75th_talking_books.aspx</link><description>Listen to our audio clip of people wishing Happy Birthday to  the Talking Book service. 75 years old this year! Hip hip...hooray!
</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:40:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating 75 years of Talking Books</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/75_years_talking_books.aspx</link><description>Happy 75th Birthday to our Talking Book service. Hip hip...hooray! Find out how we've been helping people with sight loss enjoy reading since 1935. Plus revealing video and audio interviews with bestselling authors!
</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:23:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Favourite bedtime story voice winners revealed</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/celebrity_voices_favourite_bedtime_story.aspx</link><description>Which celebrity was picked as favourite bedtime story voice? Find out the results in our recent poll.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:35:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Frightening feasts</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/halloween_recipe_ideas.aspx</link><description>Meringue ghosts and ghouls made out of gingerbread? Sounds incredibly frightening to me! Learn how to celebrate this Halloween with a dinner party with a difference.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:10:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spooky reads</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/halloween_spooky_books.aspx</link><description>Have a happy Halloween with our selection of audiobooks for children and for adults.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Take part in the Really Good Read</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/really_good_read_october.aspx</link><description>Whether you want to hold a book sale, start a book club or dress up like Toad of Toad Hall for the day, take part in the Really Good Read and help us to give blind and partially sighted people access to their favourite books.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:33:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Booker Prize winner announced</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/man_booker_prize_winner_2010.aspx</link><description>Find out the winner of the 2010 Man Booker Prize. Plus get your hands on the shortlisted titles in accessible formats!
</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 09:46:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RNIB's Grand Christmas Draw</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/grand_christmas_draw_2010.aspx</link><description>With prizes from £250 up to £5,000 - you could be in for a very merry Christmas! Buy your tickets now for the draw on 23 December.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:44:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin London Marathon ballot places open this week!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/virgin_marathon_ballot_places.aspx</link><description>This week thousands of people will find out if they have secured a place or not. Whether the public ballot brings good news or bad, you could still run with Team RNIB.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:15:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Our partnership with Pears Foundation</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/pears_foundation.aspx</link><description>RNIB is delighted to announce our partnership with Pears Foundation, who are investing £1.1 million in one of RNIB's most ambitious projects ever - the redevelopment of Rushton School and Children's Home.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Helping blind and partially sighted children get active</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/virgin_active_charity_of_the_year.aspx</link><description>Action for Blind People, part of RNIB Group, has been shortlisted to be selected as Virgin Active's next Charity Partner.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:35:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Congratulations to our Bupa Great North Run team!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/good_luck_bupa_great_north_run_2010.aspx</link><description>Congratulations to our 120 plus strong team of runners who took part in the Bupa Great North Run to raise money for RNIB. Plus, find out how you can join Team RNIB in the 2011 Bupa Great North Run - online booking is now open.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:05:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>British Gas - the finale!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/british_gas_jogle_finale.aspx</link><description>British Gas completed their John O' Groats to Land's End relay walk on 17 September, covering 1,300 miles and 77 days with over 100 walkers and supporters. They are raising money to build a garden at Rushton Children's Home and School.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:06:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Poetry Tour - Felix Dennis "Did I mention the free wine?"</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/felix_dennis_accessible_poetry.aspx</link><description>Critically acclaimed poet, Felix Dennis, will be travelling the country promoting his new tour. All of his books are available in braille, large print and as Talking Books
</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:49:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Coventry City FC pay a special visit to Rushton</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/coventry_city_fc_visit.aspx</link><description>RNIB Rushton (now known as RNIB Pears Centre),  was a Coventry City Football Club charity of the year last season. Find out about the visit and read how  Rushton School and Children's Home is being transformed for its young people,
</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 09:24:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Booker 2010 shortlist announced</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/man_booker_prize_shortlist.aspx</link><description>Find out who made the Man Booker shortlist this year - and what we are doing to make these books accessible to blind and partially sighted people.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:56:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UN Convention on the rights of disabled people</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/europeworldwide/Pages/UNConvention.aspx</link><description>The government is giving us and you one last chance to comment on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the UK. With your help we've already responded to them twice, now we need a final push to make sure our opinions are central to the official report.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:58:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Imagine a world without RNIB</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/remember_a_charity_week_2010.aspx</link><description>A third of our vital work helping people with sight loss is only possible thanks to people continuing their support through a legacy gift. We are taking part in Remember a Charity week from 13 to 19 September to raise awareness of the importance of legacy income - now and for generations to come.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:06:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Booker longlist announced</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/man_booker_prize_longlist.aspx</link><description>Great news for blind and partially sighted book fans! Man Booker Prize shortlisted books will be available in braille, large print and talking book formats by 12 October.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:28:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Government supports 20 per cent audio description</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/success/accesstotv/audiodescription/Pages/Minister_statement.aspx</link><description>All the hard work by campaigners over the past decade to secure a 20 per cent target for audio description (AD) has paid off. The Minister for Broadcasting Ed Vaizey MP has announced his strong support for AD and the "iconic figure" of 20 per cent.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:23:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>British Gas get a JOGLE on!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/british_gas_john_o_groats_to_lands_end.aspx</link><description>Taking in 1,300 miles and with 84 colleagues taking part, British Gas will embark on a relay walk from John O' Groats to Land's End to raise money for a garden at Rushton Children's Home and School. The first step was on 5 July. Will you be with them for the journey?
</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:15:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Northern Ireland goes dotty and Rugby gets reading for RNIB!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/schools_thankyou_dotty_day.aspx</link><description>Thank you to some wonderful schools who have helped raise money for RNIB. Find out what they did and how much they raised. Plus, how you can get involved.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:15:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is July a good time to write your Will?</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/write_will_july.aspx</link><description>What do Helen Mirren and Nelson Mandela have in common? Plus, learn why making a Will is so important - and how RNIB can help.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:03:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Father's Day - free eCards and gift ideas</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/fathers_day_ecards_gifts.aspx</link><description>Father's Day is on Sunday 20 June this year. Unsure what to get your dad? Check this page for gift ideas - and help blind and partially sighted people at the same time!
</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:58:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Make a noise in libraries this week</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/make_a_noise_read.aspx</link><description>Love books? Find out more about the Make a Noise in Libraries Fortnight nationwide event. Plus, discover what makes a Really Good Read and follow our new twitter feed, all about reading!
</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:46:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World cup fever</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/world_cup_2010.aspx</link><description>Is your money on Spain, Brazil or even England this year? Donate to RNIB and you could help us to make sports more accessible to blind and partially sighted fans. We've also got RNIB World Cup guides to help you follow the beautiful game.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:53:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shop signs and A-boards</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/gettingaround/Pages/aboards.aspx</link><description>Walking past shops too often involves running the risk of injury from their advertising boards spread across the pavement. A-boards are often scattered across walkways, making paths both cluttered and dangerous. Find out how we can help you campaign against the unregulated use of A-boards in your local area.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:15:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benefit and pension payments by cheque</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/yourmoney/directpayments/Pages/cheque_payments.aspx</link><description>Don't be forced to move from cheque payments to a bank or building society account or a Post Office Card Account.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:32:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Follow Doug's cycle trek across America</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/doug_squires_cycle_story.aspx</link><description>Snakes, burst tyres, wild turkeys and more - read about Doug, 65, from Coventry who is cycling across America on a gruelling 49 day trek, to raise money for RNIB Rushton and Children's Home.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:14:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Asda Opticians partnership for RNIB</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/asda_opticians_partnership_rnib.aspx</link><description>We are delighted with our new Asda Opticians partnership. Find out more about the launch of Asda's flat pricing offer on glasses, making it clearer and more affordable. Book an eye test today!
</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:33:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Doug Squires cycles across USA for RNIB Rushton</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/doug_squires_trans_america.aspx</link><description>Doug Squires, 65, is attempting a challenging 49 day cycle across America, which began on Saturday 8 May. Find out about his rigorous training regime and why he's chosen RNIB Rushton.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:13:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hear from our supporters at Virgin London Marathon 2010</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/london_marathon_2010.aspx</link><description>A massive thank you to each and every runner in the Virgin London Marathon 2010! Read about the day, see photos of the race and hear from our incredible supporters.
</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:05:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Phil Packer's marathon challenge</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/phil_packer_london_marathon.aspx</link><description>After being wounded on military duty in 2008, Phil was told he would never walk again. Yet, on April 26, Phil completed the Virgin London Marathon in 26 hours for 26 charities - RNIB was mile 21.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:20:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alan's story</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/alan_why_leave_rnib_legacy.aspx</link><description>Alan Brown was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy three years ago. Read his story and find out why he wants to give something back to RNIB.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:20:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Take part in the AMYA Charity Challenge Windsor</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/charity_challenge_windsor.aspx</link><description>Take part in the AMYA 10k Charity Challenge in Windsor on May 9 and help to raise vital funds for blind and partially sighted people.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:52:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get cooking with RNIB</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/recipe_book_vip.aspx</link><description>Over 120 delicious recipes in this cookery book, tailor written for partially sighted people by Maxine Turkington. 30 per cent of the sale of each book goes to RNIB. Plus, check out our practical cookery tips!
</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:07:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Too many Easter eggs?</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/easter_eggs_events_10.aspx</link><description>Chocolate is delicious, but if you're struggling to get off the sofa after too many Easter eggs, why not find out more about our great running events? Take the first step today.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:27:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Audio description on the stage - World Theatre Day</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/world_theatre_day_2010.aspx</link><description>World Theatre Day is on March 27. Whether you love Shakespeare, Chekov, or you're more of a Lloyd Webber fan, find out about audio described theatre in your area.
</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:37:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spring cleaning time - we need your recycling!</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/recycling_spring_2010.aspx</link><description>We can recycle lots of products, from mobile phones, to printer cartridges, to clothes, to foreign coins, to stamps! Get Spring cleaning - for a cleaner, brighter home - and to help RNIB.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:13:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Easter fun for the family</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/easter_fun_2011.aspx</link><description>Eat as many hot cross buns as you can in three minutes, hold an easter bonnet catwalk plus other fun fundraising ideas for Easter. You can also send a free Easter eCard. Try our ideas out and see how much you can raise for blind and partially sighted people in the UK.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:09:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mother's Day ecards, flowers and gifts</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/mothers_day_2010.aspx</link><description>Send your mum a free ecard, a bunch of flowers or a gift from Amazon this Mother's Day, using the links from the RNIB website. Your gift will also help blind and partially sighted people across the UK.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:50:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Be a bookworm on World Book Day</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/world_book_day_2010.aspx</link><description>Are you a bookworm? Rediscover some classic books for children this World Book Day. We've also got a list of adult bestsellers, so why not treat yourself to a good read too?
</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:47:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Urgent call for action</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/campaign_action.aspx</link><description>Too many blind and partially sighted people are left to struggle alone without information, advice and support when they first lose their sight. We need you to write to the Care Quality Commission to demand a review of health and care services.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:57:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RNIB Rushton (now RNIB Pears Centre) Ofsted results</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/rushton_ofsted_results.aspx</link><description>We are delighted with the Ofsted report for RNIB Rushton. Find out why and how you can support RNIB Rushton School and Children's Home for children with sight loss, complex needs and multiple disabilities. 
</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 10:56:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BRIT Awards nominations</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/brit_awards_nominations.aspx</link><description>2010 marks the 30th year of the Brit awards. Check out our list of exciting nominees and get hold of the latest tunes. Plus - how you could be a breakthrough artist!
           </description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:24:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Take up a 10k challenge</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/take_up_10k_challenge.aspx</link><description>How long have you been saying "one day I'll start running"? Now's your chance to get started, with the Bupa London 10,000, a fantastic 10k run through Central London. Take in the landmarks and the atmosphere and do something great for blind and partially sighted people.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 16:24:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Have fun and get fit with Big Fun Run 2010</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/big_fun_runs_news_2010.aspx</link><description>Do something motivating this year - run a Big Fun Run for RNIB. Taking place across the UK this year, these 5k races are a great day out with friends and family.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:03:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas gifts for women from Amazon</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/amazon_gifts_for_women_09.aspx</link><description>It's not too late to buy that special gift. Read our guide for inspiration, from sequins and sparkle to beauty and books. Buy online with Amazon using our link and RNIB receive a percentage of the sale.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:12:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Big Print 3D Puzzle Calendar</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/big_puzzle_calendar_09.aspx</link><description>Help blind and partially sighted young people and children by buying this calendar, which doubles as a 3D puzzle book.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas gifts for men from Amazon</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/christmas_gifts_for_men.aspx</link><description>Our inspirational ideas on Christmas gifts for men. Read our advice on how to shop on Amazon so RNIB receive a percentage of each sale made at no extra cost to you, and you get free delivery.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:18:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas entertaining from Amazon</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/christmas_entertaining_from_amazon.aspx</link><description>Our second festive shopping guide, this week Christmas entertaining.  Find out how you can donate more to charity at no extra cost to you. No crowds plus free delivery - prepare for guests the relaxing way! 
</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:41:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RNIB Christmas appeal</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/magic_of_books_news.aspx</link><description>Amber, aged 9, has a rare eye condition which made reading difficult. Now she is a 'book worm' thanks to RNIB Talking Books. Unlock the magical gift of books this Christmas - donate online to our appeal.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:16:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Attendance Allowance saved</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/yourmoney/Pages/attendanceallowance.aspx</link><description>There is good news in the Government's social care White Paper, published on 30 March. 
</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:45:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cost Oversight?</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/healthsocialcare/Pages/Cost_Oversight.aspx</link><description>It is clear that the numbers of people at risk of eye disease will rise sharply over the next decade.  Cost Oversight? is a new report on research into the costs of eye disease and sight loss commissioned by RNIB.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:27:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top toys this Christmas from Amazon</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/amazon_christmas_2009.aspx</link><description>Buy your Christmas toys and other gifts from Amazon on our site and RNIB receive a percentage. With free Super Saver Delivery on all Amazon shopping this Christmas, there are great savings to make!
</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:34:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Care Quality Commission Consultation</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/healthsocialcare/lostandfound/Pages/CQCconsultation.aspx</link><description>Too many people losing their sight are going without the most basic forms of support. Recently campaigners helped bring this injustice to the attention of England's independent regulator of health and social care, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Read more about the message we sent.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:33:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RNIB Christmas Raffle 2009</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/rnib_christmas_raffle_2009.aspx</link><description>Make 2009 memorable with the RNIB Christmas raffle. Our top prize is £2000 and we also have 5 runner up prizes of £200. Buy tickets for friends, work colleagues and family for a lucky Christmas! 
</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:16:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Amateur radio challenge for charity</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/radio_challenge_2009.aspx</link><description>RNIB Trustee Terry Robinson is raising money for charity by taking part in the CQ Worldwide amateur radio contest 2009.
</description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:59:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Five top tips for Halloween parties</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/halloween_ecards.aspx</link><description>Send a free eCard this Halloween. RNIB have ghostly designs and quick fundraising ideas for Halloween parties. Guaranteed to get you into the spirit this Autumn!
</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sign the Gift Aid petition</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/gift_aid_petition.aspx</link><description>RNIB support the online petition for higher rate taxpayer Gift Aid reform.  Sign the petition to make donations taxed at the higher rate go further to raise more for RNIB. Gift Aid is simple, tax effective giving which can help us to help others at no extra cost to you.
</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:42:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IT Courses at Midlands' Beacon Centre</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/IT_courses_beacon_centre.aspx</link><description>RNIB are providing accessible IT training courses at the Beacon Centre for the Blind, Wolverhampton, to celebrate a three year partnership with Microsoft. 
</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:09:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blindfold bowling opticians</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/blindfold_bowling_opticians.aspx</link><description>A big thank you to Oldbury and Cruickshank Opticians in Macclesfield, who held their third annual Blindfold bowling event in aid of RNIB on 9 October 2009.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:33:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RNIB hits the headlines</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/rnib_headlines.aspx</link><description>The latest news and updates from RNIB. Hear what the media have to say about our events, innovations and campaigns.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:31:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin London Marathon ballot</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/virgin_london_marathon_2010_ballot.aspx</link><description>Are you a lucky own-place winner of the Virgin London Marathon 2010 ballot? Why not join Team RNIB and go the extra mile to mark the Marathon's 30th year?  Use your place to help raise vital funds and we'll provide excellent support for a rewarding experience that's fun!
</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:03:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fundraising at Paddington Station</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/paddington_charity_collection_twitter.aspx</link><description>New volunteers came to the rescue when RNIB put out an urgent call for help with our Paddington station collection via Twitter.  Hear Mai share her experience of leaving her computer screen to get out there and shake those buckets! 

</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:10:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Well done in the Bupa Great North Run</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/well_done_bupa_great_north_run.aspx</link><description>A massive thank you to Team RNIB! Over 100 Team RNIB runners took part this year. Thank you so much for taking part and for all the hard work you put into your training and fundraising. We think you're amazing!  We hope that you and your supporters enjoyed the day as much as we did.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:09:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RNIB Christmas cards and gifts</title><link>http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraising/news/Pages/christmas_cards_gifts.aspx</link><description>Our special Christmas edition of New Product Guide includes a wide selection of Christmas cards and gifts for all the family - including calendars and toys.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:51:38 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>