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22 April 2024: Which Dating Apps Are Accessible & Find Peace With A Body Scan
This week, we chat accessibility of dating apps with Matthew, get some relationship advise for single parents from expert Sarah Louise Ryan, and learn how to take a moment to ourselves with a body scan. Plus, Claire reveals why saying you’re Brad Pitt, won’t impress her!
8 April 2024: Applying For A Guide Dog, Paralympian Melanie Barratt, & Chess!
On the Happy Hour this time around we hear about an opportunity to try out chess, chat about the process of applying for a guide dog with blogger Holly Tuke, and hear from Paralympian Melanie Barratt about her wild swimming adventures. Plus, Claire and Paulina look at some funny animal-themed news stories involving a swan pedalo and a chilly post office.
1 April 2024: Self-Expression, Speed of Sight, & National Trust
This week, we chat with student Aliza about self-expression through hair, make-up and fashion and how that can boost your confidence. We also hear from Speed of Sight, a charity giving blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to experience the thrill of driving on a racetrack, and some exciting news around access at National Trust properties and locations.
25 March 2024: Proposal On Live Telly, Digital Wellbeing, & Triple Tap Tech
On the show this week, we hear from Devante Claridge about proposing to his girlfriend Hannah whilst on live telly, Holly from Life of a Blind Girl shares her digital wellbeing tips, and finally we hear about accessible gaming sessions from Triple Tap Tech. Plus, Claire shares her own, very sweet, proposal story!
18 March 2024: Audio Describing Sport, Marvin's Story Time Show, & Football
This week we hear from Tim Devine about Action Audio, a way of audio-describing sport by using sound effects. A bit more sport chat as David speaks with partially sighted football player Jake, and Paulina talks with Gwyn McCormack from Positive Eye, about creating a kids show with a difference called Marvin's Story Time Show. Plus, lots of chat, music and randomness with Claire and Paulina.
11 March 2024: Sleep, Ballroom Dancing, & Art Touch Tours
We're chatting ballroom dancing with Lucille Franks, Toby is going to inspire us with some accessible arts as he visits a guided touch tour at the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden in St Ives, and we’ll have a look at some tips for a better night’s rest. Plus, Claire and Paulina take a look at some very random national days in the calendar.
4 March 2024: Mother's Day, World Book Day, & Periods
With Mother’s day, and International Women’s Day taking place this week, we focus on the ladies. Muna Daud tells us about FlowSense, world's first accessible period blood detection device, we chat with Sam Ralfe about her experience of motherhood as a blind parent, and Amelia finds out about a new book club. Plus, Claire address the need for more open discussions around periods.
26 February 2024: Staying Positive, Books, & Climbing
This week we bring you a bit of a book chat as we speak with 10-year old Betsy Griffin about her love of books and writing and publishing her first book 'Out of the Woods: A tale of positivity, kindness and courage.' We’ll also hear from medal-winning climber Justin Salas, Paulina will take a look at the RNIB Library shelves for some recent self-help book releases and Claire shares some of her tips for getting through a rainy day.
12 February 2024: Prioritising Wellbeing In Dating & Love On The Run
Valentine's Day is almost here so this week we have plenty of great love songs for you as well as some love-themed quirky facts, and some great features. We'll chat with dating expert Hayley Quinn about a new trend in the dating scene to focus on your own wellbeing as well as that search for love. We’ll have something sporty in there with table tennis and how using sound could make it more accessible. And finally Amelia will, hear Kelly and Mike's story that proves that finding love is a marathon and not a sprint. Literally!
5 February 2024: Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Sleep, & Have A Go Day
We find out a little bit more about Charles Bonnet Syndrome, hear some sleep advice from Sleep Charity, and Paulina heads over to a great sports event in Glasgow. Plus, Claire gets a bit concerned over a recent vending machine craze in Germany.