Joining us on the Happy Hour is Bruce Christie.
Bruce is a member of a weekly Football Call Group through RNIB Scotland and found that connecting with others following his sight loss diagnosis made all the difference.
To find out more about the different befriending and interest groups facilitated by RNIB, call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999.
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S2 Ep1092: Hannah Cohen Shares How She Became An Inclusion Coach
Following changes to her sight, Hannah Cohen discovered that she wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of those living with a disability.
Happy Hour's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Hannah about launching her coaching business, The Insight Coach, and how she teaches self-advocacy and runs workshops for inclusivity in the workplace.
Find out more about Hannah's work: About – The Insight Coach
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S2 Ep1091: RNIB's Volunteer Counsellors Are Making A Difference
International Volunteer Managers Day takes place on the 5th of November, we're talking about the important work of RNIB Volunteers and the difference they make on the lives of blind and partially sighted people.
Speaking with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew, is accredited counsellor and Volunteer Mentor with RNIB’s Counselling and Wellbeing Team, Malachy McGuone.
Find out more about volunteering with RNIB here: Benefits of volunteering with us | RNIB
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S2 Ep1090: Beatrix Reviews - The Beach Hut by Veronica Henry
On the Happy Hour this week, we bring you a sunny recommendation to warm up the colder months.
With her review of Veronica Henry's The Beach Hut, it's Beatrix.
If you're blind or partially sighted, you can access this Talking Book and more through the RNIB Library, visit: Home - Reading Services
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S2 Ep1089: How To Handle Stress & Pressure Ahead of Holidays?
We’re already in October, and as nights grow longer and darker and we enter the often-busy period leading up to holidays, we might feel a pressure to make the most of our time.
But is that really conducive to our wellbeing, and could we take a leaf out of nature’s book an approach the winding down of the year with calm and rest?
Joining us for another Off the Matt Chat is Dawn Blezard from Pathway Yoga.
You can find out more about Dawn by searching for "Pathway Yoga with Dawn" on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube.
Image shows a birds eye view photo shows Dawn holding a pose on her black yoga matt. Her legs are crossed and she holds onto her toes on either side of her body as she looks up at the camera. She has blonde hair set in two French braids and is wearing a lilac long sleeve top with patterned leggings. The yoga matt is black with high contract purple alignment lines, which are designed to help align your body and improve posture during yoga poses.
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