Episodes
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4 December 2023: Accessible Outdoor Spaces, Family Histories With Linda, & Owls!
We hear about research into making green and blue spaces more accessible in Oxfordshire, Andy Shipley returns with his final Sensory Reflections of the year as we learn about the most common owls in Britain. Paulina chats with Linda Gough about writing family histories and hears an unbelievable story that may or may not involve Charlie Chaplin! Plus, some festive chat as Claire and Paulina discuss top Christmas tree trends.
27 November 2023: Accessible Eye Care, Step Change Studios & Running The London Marathon
Today we hear from Natassia about her first time running the London Marathon and why she chose to join Team RNIB, Hubert is going to tell us about a new inclusive eye care service in London, and Amelia chats with Step Change Studios about their Strictly-inspired dance competition. Plus, we get a bit festive as Claire and Paulina discuss when is the best time to put up your Christmas decorations!
20 November 2023: Accessible Gym, A Film For The Ears, & Finding Hope
We hear about an exciting film for the ears, Paulina is joined by VI chef Kim Jaye, who shares how finding help and support helped her after some major changes to her sight. And finally Amelia finds out about an upgrade to an accessible fitness centre in Aberdeen.
13 November 2023: Listening to Nature, VI Tennis & Cinders!
We hear from visually impaired tennis star Naqi Rizvi, Allan chats with the Scottish Ballet about their audio described performances of Cinders! And for a bit of mindfulness in nature, nature guide Andy Shipley will tell us what to listen out for this month.
6 November 2023: Drag Racing, Improving Eating Habits, & Premiere of All The Light We Cannot See
Professor Spencer from Oxford University shares some hacks for eating more fruit and vegetables, Toby reports from the special screening of 'All The Light We Cannot See', a new series from Netflix based on the award winning book of the same name, and David chats with a blind drag racer. Plus, Claire and Paulina contemplate the latest 'cosy cardio' TikTok trend.
30 October 2023: The Unsyted Radio, Strictly, & James Wong!
We’ll be chatting a bit about Strictly Come Dancing new season including live audio description on its Saturday show. Paulina speaks with Chad from The Unsyted Radio podcast about gaming, and Countrylife’s James Wong comments on the practice of 'grounding' for wellbeing.
23 October 2023: Books, VI Judo, & Tate Modern
This week we have a bit of martial arts as Barry speaks with VI Judo Champion Collette, Paulina will chat with Lawson about a local book group and her love of books, and Toby takes a trip to Tate Modern to hear about a new exhibition. Plus, Claire reveals which Halloween costume adds a super-spring to her steps.
16 October 2023: Sport, Support Podcast & Love Of Gaming
This week on the show, Amelia hears about RNIB's podcast to help parents support the emotional wellbeing of their blind or partially sighted kids, David finds out about a Let's Get Active day in York, and Paulina chats with Kyle about his passion for gaming. Plus, a unique emotional support animal leaves Claire saying 'No, thank you'. Want us to play your favourite happy tune? Let us know what it is and why it's important by emailing [email protected]
9 October 2023: Digital Wellbeing, Golf, & Nature Immersion
Get a dose of happiness and wellbeing with Claire and Paulina as this week Paulina visits a digital wellbeing workshop, Allan chats golf, and nature guide Andy Shipley tells us what to listen out in nature this month. Plus, a random news story from Paulina and Claire relives the time she played glow in the dark golf. Want us to play your favourite happy tune? Let us know what it is and why it's important by emailing [email protected]
4 September 2023: It's A Double Celebration!
Not only is it our 100th episode of the Happy Hour but throughout September we are also celebrating 20 years of RNIB Connect Radio. Join Claire and Paulina as they start their 20 + Tips for wellbeing with a delicious cupcake recipe from Chef Kim Jaye. Nature guide Andy Shipley helps us immerse in the natural world around us, and a special return, as previous show host, blogger Holly Tuke, shares her tips for Digital Wellbeing.