Celebrating Torch groups With David Arthur (Insights episode 77)
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First broadcast on Reflections, this is an interview with David Arthur who leads the Torch Fellowship Group (TFG) in Southwark in London. He talks about how he got involved with the group and how the group is thriving today. It’s also currently the most ethnically diverse TFG out there. You may listen to Reflections on RNIB connect radio, our website, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This week we’re exploring IBSA World Games with a great chat with Alaina McGregor, the CEO of British Blind Sport before the games begin on Friday 18th! To find out more about the games, including how to get tickets and follow the events, visit: https://www.ibsagames2023.co.uk/
Torch Together, one year on. (Insights Episode 76)
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Linn talks to colleague Becky Davies about how the Torch together holidays are going one year after they launched. What has changed, what has stayed the same and how they have had a positive influence on both participants and volunteers.
On this week’s Reflections, Sue Richards shares her and husband John’s beautiful story of love, faith, sight loss, and running a Torch fellowship group in Milton Keynes for an amazing 30 years – and counting!
In conversation with Linn Davies (Insights Episode 75)
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In this episode, Marilyn Baker talks to Linn Davies about how and why she got in to journalism. This interview was originally broadcast on Reflections, Torch’s radio show on faith and disability in today’s world which can be found on our website, smart phone or smart speaker. It’s also broadcast on RNIB Connect Radio every Sunday morning at 9AM.
On this week’s episode, Suzie James catches up with author, priest and retreat leader Michael Mitton for a great chat about encountering Jesus, and the retreat Michael will be leading at Torch House this October…
A blind person wants to take on a role which may pose health and safety risks (Insights Episode 74
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there are many ways in which blind and partially sighted people can actively participate in church ministry. However, there might be questions around whether they can safely carry out certain types of work. Using practical examples ans scenarios,Matthew and Linn unpack the different types of risks and how best to address them.
This week we speak with Baluji Shrivastav OBE about the Inner Vision Orchestra, an orchestra made up entirely of blind and partially sighted musicians from around the world. Learn more and find tour dates at: https://www.balujimusicfoundation.org/
A blind person wants to be on the church council. How does it work? (Insights Episode 73)
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Blind people are just as capable as anyone else of being on the church council. However, there are ways to ensure they are fully included which are being discussed on this episode. Matthew and Lin also talk about how to cope with any challenges both the blind person and other council members might face and the best ways to address them.
