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26 June 2023: Nature, AD Tours, Musicals & Sport!
This week, Sensory Reflections with Andy Shipley, we’ll get a bit artsy as we hear about Royal Collection Trust’s Zoom AD tours, chat musicals, hear a funny summer story with a Christmas twist, and chat getting active with Patricia McKnight.
19 June 2023: Self-Help Talking Books, IBSA World Games, & Music
With a good dose of great music, random chat, and great interviews, it’s time for the latest episode of the Happy Hour. And this week, Paulina browses the RNIB Library shelves for some Self-Help titles, Allan hears how preparations for the IBSA World Games are getting on, and Amelia finds out how RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) are helping to connect and empower disabled people working in music.
12 June 2023: Goalball, Talking Books, & Social Media
Time to boost your wellbeing, with some great music, even greater interviews and lots of random chat. And this week, well it’s summer and food themed as Claire gets inspired for a new sea-side based job! Plus, Paulina heads over to a Goalball session, Lynne Livingstone tells us what’s new in the RNIB Library, and Amelia chats food blogging and social media consultancy with Mel Tyson.
5 June 2023: New ECLO Service, Running, & Tips For A Healthy Routine
More happy and random chat this week, as Claire and Paulina debate what constitutes a good reward for exercise, proper motivational music, and whether chasing after a wheel of cheese is just the championship for them. Plus of course, those all-important interviews as we hear about a new Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) service in Dumfries and Galloway from Fiona Ettle, Toby chats with blind runner and now self-published book author Helen McCann, and Chris Simpson shares his 5 tips for starting a healthy routine.
29 May: Travel, Dancing, Nature & A Delicious Recipe
This week on the Happy Hour, we bring you an hour of awesome music, great interviews, and also chat travel, dancing, and Claire is horrified at Paulina’s choice of nostalgic food! Plus, Amelia speaks with Jonathan Abro about travelling solo when you’re blind, visually impaired chef Kim Jaye shares a delicious nostalgic recipe for her cheese and onion pie, we hear from blind dance student Amrit, about her newfound passion for Bollywood dancing, and Andy from Natural Inclusion tells us what we can listen out for in nature on this month’s Sensory Reflections.
22 May 2023: Music, Teaching, Football & New Careers
This week on the Happy Hour, Claire and Paulina share some cringy school memories connected to music, a sweet story from across the pond, and of course more discussions about all things wellbeing. Plus, Hywel chats with Adam Leoni from England Partially Sighted Football team about their upcoming summer training camps, Amelia hears from Kelly Davis about how she found a new and unexpected job after sight loss, and Paulina discusses support, mental health, and passion for teaching with retired teacher Peter Ricca.
1 May 2023: A Happy Hour Coronation Special
More happiness and wellbeing on the Happy Hour! And this time around, Claire and Paulina can’t stop chatting about this extra-long weekend, so of course, in light of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, we bring you a very special celebratory show. First up, Amelia chats with the National Archives about their historic records on the coronation, as well as a very special little book. Blind chef and author Kim Jaye shares a delicious recipe for lamb kebabs that are just perfect to share this Coronation Weekend. And finally, Robert Kirkwood checks the shelves of the RNIB Library for books by and about King Charles III. Plus, Claire and Paulina chat favourite books to feel motivated, and best party food!
15 May 2023: ECLO, Benefits of Tea, & Archery!
Back with their usual dose of happiness, Claire and Paulina chat extreme sports, dunking biscuits in tea, and favourite childhood movies. Plus, Hywel is joined by VI archer Clive Jones, Paulina finds out about the role of an Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) from Anita Johnson, and Dr Tim Bond talks benefits of tea for both our physical and mental wellbeing.
8 May 2023: Eye Matter, Football, & Book Review
This week on the Happy Hour, Paulina brings you her random facts for the week including tooth-ache inducing holidays, and Claire shares how she bumped into David Beckham at the airport! First up, David finds out how a League One club and its fans are making their games accessible for everyone. Paulina speaks with Suzie Simons from Eye Matter about their upcoming events connecting the VI community across the UK. And finally, student Aliza reviews her favourite book, 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth.
17 April 2023: Lake District, Handling Mean Comments, and Accessible Dance Classes
And we’re back with a fresh new Happy Hour episode! As always, Claire and Paulina are here to play you great music, share some great conversations about sight loss and wellbeing, and indulge in some random chat like how many bonbons can Claire fit in her mouth, and the dangers of hot tubs. But first up, David chats with social media content creator Sylvia Chengo about handling mean comments online. Paulina hears from Emma Moody from the Lake District National Park about how we can enjoy the great outdoors without barriers thanks to their Miles Without Stiles project. And finally, Amelia talks with Step Change Studios and hears about their Bollywood and Ballroom dance classes for blind and partially sighted people.