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Toby Davey can be heard on RNIB Connect Radio, keeping listeners up to date on what’s going on in the world of accessible arts.
He’s also an accomplished, award winning, blind sailor, competing for GB around the globe.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Toby ahead of his latest European Championship competition in Portugal.
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What does the UK's tiniest bird sound like? Amelia is back for the October almanac.
Learn more about bird song and the nature you can enjoy each month on the RPSB website - www.rspb.org.uk

The UK Government is looking to make changes to the welfare system, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Although changes are still under discussion, there are some suggestions to make PIP fit for purpose.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Ross Megan, from RNIB, to look at what we know so far.
If you’d like more info on welfare payments for blind and partially sighted people, go to www.rnib.org.uk
You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999.
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Ivan Rodriguez Deb is a Visually Impaired Tennis player, concert Pianist and organist who after winning every match in his category (B4) was crowned World Champion at the VI Tennis tournament in Vilnius, Lithuania earlier this summer and as well as starting his 3rd year at the guildhall School of Music and Drama has already performed on stage at many prestigious places including The Royal Albert Hall, Downing Street and St. George’s Hanover Square in London.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Ivan to find out how he got into playing VI tennis and getting into music at the same time, how his Mum, Brother and Tennis Coach helped him to succeed in the sport and be crowned World Champion in the B4 VI Tennis category this summer, how he has become an accomplished pianist at such an early age and his advice for other visually impaired people on getting into sport and music.
There is more about Ivan and his music career on his website via the following link and to keep up to date with his continued success on the tennis court do follow him on Instagram @IvanRDeb - https://www.ivanrdeb.com
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Do you use smart glasses in your everyday life? Maybe you have concerns about the technology and the way it’s being used. No matter your position, RNIB wants to hear your thoughts. Hywel Davies has been hearing about a new survey that’s gathering public opinion.
You can find out more information on the survey here, Take part in our survey on AI smart glasses | RNIB