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#FestiveMarket Buffy from Hartland’s Golden Treats

Kathryn Fielding joined us on zoom to speak about Parkrun and VI triathlon

Frankie Rohan joined us on zoom to talk about VI tennis

Kathryn Fielding from goal ball UK joined us on zoom to speak about the sport

“Advantage Murray” blog post by Barry Hill

Heidi McGeough interview

Five levels of hell. A blog post by Barry Hill

Infoshare, Jo caught up with Rowland Myers to talk about the charity Infosound and the service Infoshare that runs within the charity.

British Wireless For The Blind Fund. Jo caught up with David Beard to talk about British wireless and their new developments

Colourful veg and fish, a guest blog post by Chris Owen

And uplifting experience, a blog post by Barry Hill

VI Talk blog “Caning It” by Barry Hill

“Mouth In Gear” a blog post by Barry Hill.

Jo spoke to Ethan Brooks director of external affairs for Waymap a new navigation app. To get involved with testing email [email protected] find them on Twitter @WaymapOrg

We spoke to Mike Brace winter paralympian, retired social worker, campaigner, public speaker and much more besides.

Chicken thighs, a blog by Barry Hill

We chatted to Callum Stoneman about his and his wife Jess’ Braille Greetings Cards business. Www.braille-greetings-cards.co.uk

VI Talk blog . Hanging on the phone by Barry Hill

We were joined by Ian Beverley to chat about his love of radio and how he started presenting on internet radio station Ultimate Radio. You can find ultimate radio on Twitter @uronair and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UltimateRadioUK/

Andy and Holly joined us to talk about their nature podcast, a volunteer sensory guide opportunity and their love of nature.

Kelly and Stephen Mason joined us as part of our eye conditions series to talk about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

We were joined by Steve Gilbert chair of Wrexham disabled supporters Association to tell us what services they provide and how to access them.

Here’s a blog post from Barry Hill entitled “Pot Luck Cooking”

Will joined us to speak about his visual impairment, his life so far and his hopes for the future.

Lynn Cox joined us to talk about her business Arts Coaching Training. To contact Lynn email [email protected] www.artscoachingtraining.com or give her a call on 07818437651

We were joined by Laura Hughes, Managing Director of Moorvision a charity supporting blind and partially sighted children and their families in Devon and surrounding counties. www.moorvision.org

An interview with Richard Hawley the actor who plays Johnny Connor in Coronation Street and an interview with Judith Potts founder of Esme‘s umbrella. In Coronation Street Johnny has had a diagnosis of CBS and Richard talks about the experience

Here’s the next in our eye conditions series. Jo caught up with Sal Mannan whose Visual impairment was caused by congenital rubella syndrome. Sal talks candidly about growing up, her career, hobbies and a little about lockdown

“The pick up” a blog post by Barry Hill. Please note this podcast may not be suitable for younger listeners

Jo and Justine were joined by Caitlin O’malior and Lee Kumutat to talk about the Holman prize. An opportunity for blind and visually impaired people to win up to $25,000 to be able to fulfil an ambition or project. holman.lighthouse-sf.org

Justine and Jo are joined by Pramit the person behind Louie Voice Command

Knock knock, a blog post by Barry Hill.

A blog from Barry Hill

Dawn and Jo caught up with Tom Tuckwood One of the founders of Venture Force. He tells us about their wish to include visually impaired people in their expeditions all around the world

Dawn and Justine caught up with Hazel Groves who is a visually impaired school governor.

Eye conditions series. Joe caught up with Justine Fallis to chat about optic nerve hyperplasia

VI Talk blog a contribution from Barry Hill

Advert for our fundraiser on 25th October and details for the raffle being held from now until Sunday 25th.

VI Talk blog. Contributions from Barry Hill and Ian Beverley

Dawn and Justine caught up with Lindsey Moore to chat about her Guide Dog, her musical career and sport.

Jo caught up with Ken Brandt author of “Positive Vision”

We caught up with Simon Mahoney, to talk a little about his sight loss and the books he has written as a consequence.

Dawn and Justine caught up with Jennifer Smith founder of Create A New You.

VI Talk blog. What’s in a name? Nystagmus and me, by Sal Mannan

VI Talk blog. Pavements are for people and the perils of packaging by Barry Hill

We spoke to Tom Walker a visually impaired freelance journalist and communications specialist about his life, Korea and the challenges faced by blind and partially sighted people trying to work in the media industry

We spoke to Adam Knott and Karina Lang about blind sport classification. Check out their web site www.b4insport.com

“Get Lost” A blog by Barry Hill

Meet the VI Talk team and hear about their roles.

VI Talk blog. Cleaning Up and Does My Bum Look Big In This by Barry Hill

Mike Oliver from the Keratoconus Group joined Jo and Dawn. To contact the group email [email protected] the website is www.keratoconus-group.org.uk

Jo spoke to Nick Collins director of Optima Low Vision. To contact them email [email protected]

Dawn and Justine caught up with Jesse Dufton. Jesse is a blind climber and was the subject of the documentary “Climbing Blind”

Carly A clinical lead for an NHS service and also registered blind gave up her time to do a COVID-19 Q and A for us.

Dawn caught up with Beverley Duguid for a chat about accessible mindfulness, meditation and wellbeing.

Dawn and Katie spoke to Sophie about her crazy parrots. Sophie‘s YouTube channel is birdnerdSophie

Jo and Dawn caught up with Victoria Watts founder of Victoria land skincare. Victoria is passionate about making skincare accessible to blind and partially sighted people.

Jo and Dawn caught up with Judith Potts, founder of Esme's Umbrella. www.charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk helpline 02073913299

In collaboration with Tom Walker, here is an interview with Jane Vernon surviving the lockdown.

In collaboration with Tom Walker, here is an interview he did with Graham Page about surviving the lockdown

In collaboration with Tom Walker here is his interview with Anne Rigby about how she is coping with the lockdown.

Jo caught up with Rowan Graham to hear a little about her life and the support she and her husband Glen are trying to get for disabled people during the coronavirus pandemic

VI Talk blog by Barry Hill. Barry brings us 2 contributions this month, one ”Taxi Driver Tips” and secondly ”Coronavirus Blues”

Dawn and Jo caught up with Omar and Mo from Taira Technology.

Welcome to Claire’s kitchen. In our new series Claire will be cooking in real time and sharing hints and tips.

VI Talk Blog. Money, money, money by Barry Hill.

Dawn and Jo caught up with Chris Chadwick singer and performer. The track you hear at the end of the interview is written and performed by Chris and is called Silver Wings.

VI Talk Blog. Did you listen to Coronation Street by Barry Hill

Ian‘s blog, an aspect of Braille tech

Jo and Dawn caught up with Chris Skelley who is a Paralympian Judo Fighter.

Ian’s Blog, and evolution in time

The VI Talk blog has been re-launched and here is a post contributed by Barry Hill called Bah Humbug

Tracy and her son Freddie are both visually impaired and they are here with some ideas for making your own Christmas cards.

Shelly and Tony cook iced Christmas biscuits.

Jo and Dawn caught up with Andrew, the founder of Bryan’s Quest.

Dawn and Jo caught up with Harry Cooper lead developer of Pitch Black audio game.

Tracy and her son Freddie are back in the kitchen and this time they are making Lemon And Ginger Shortbread.

Dawn and Jo caught up with Dan Williams founder of Visualise Training And Consultancy.

Jo caught up with Ian Skewis, author of A murder of crows.

Ed and Liam from Bristol Braille Technology joined Jo to talk about Bristol Braille and Kanute.

Tracy and her son Freddie return to the kitchen to cook hot cross buns

Jo caught up with Tracy Wilson, a visually impaired counsellor to chat about her new projects Strive and Empatheyes.

Tracy and her son Freddie cook millionaires fudge cake

Tracy and her son Freddie are back in the kitchen and this time they are cooking lasagne

Jo and Dawn caught up with Paul Leishman to chat about his love of music and his life and career.

Dawn and Jo caught up with George Ferguson to talk about his role as enablement officer for young people with Henshaws Society for the Blind but also activities and sporting opportunities.

Katherine and Paul are here to read the Guide Dogs Night Before Christmas and the traditional Night Before Christmas.

Tracy and her son Freddie enjoy card making and here are some they have made.

Roy and Odette were the final speakers at our London Link Day, telling their stories and talking about lots of accessible sport.

Graham Page was our second speaker at our London Link Day and spoke about and demonstrated some technology

Amy Edgar from Transport For London was the first speaker at our London Link Day.

Jo and Dawn caught up with Pete Eckert. Pete is a blind visual artist and had lots of stories to share.

VI Talk Blog. 3 posts from Ian Beverley.

VI Talk Blog. Blog posts from Jo Fishwick and Amanda Nelson.

Here’s an audio copy of the report written by Jo about our Link Day in Liverpool.

VI Talk Blog. Here are two more blog posts from Amanda’s daily living series

Dave Kelly founder of DAISY was our 3rd speaker at our Liverpool Link Day and gave us a humorous and interesting talk.

Louise Miller was our 2nd speaker at our Liverpool Link Day. She works for Bradbury Fields and gave us an informative talk all about the centre and it’s history.

It was a pleasure to welcome Luke Howarth from Sight Line as our first speaker at our Link Day at Bradbury Fields Liverpool.

VI Talk Blog. Ian writes briefly about Rnib connect radio and Amanda compares American and British health services