Sight Loss Story, Connecting Through Running & 'Born Too Soon' Autobiography

With a fresh episode of the Happy Hour for you, here are your hosts Life of a Blind Girl's Holly Tuke and RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. 

This week, sharing his experience of living with sight loss is Julian Neale, who spoke with our Red Szell about losing his livelihood and having to adapt to his new reality. 

Hywel Davies hears about a running group in South Wales, 'Just Run Penybont', and how it aims to get people moving while connecting with their local community.  

And finally, Paulina speaks with Mrs Jill Fry, who is 84 years old and registered blind. She recently decided to write down her life story to share with the younger generations how different life was back in the day for someone born into sight loss.  Her autobiography, 'Born Too Soon' tells that personal story. 

To get in touch for Jill about her book 'Born Too Soon' drop her an email here: jillfry123@btinternet.com 

If you'd like to join the 'Just Run Penybont' VI group, you can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Insagram, or call 02920 649845 for more information.

Remember, whether you're looking for emotional support or straightforward advice, RNIB are here for you. Simply call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999, email helpline@rnib.org.uk or connect through an Alexa-enabled device by saying “Alexa, call RNIB Helpline”.

And finally, send in your music therapy choices here: radio@rnib.org.uk. 

The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am.

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