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This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop’s Buying Coordinator, we have the launch of the 2027 large print and Braille stationery which includes; diaries, calendars and note binders plus news that the LED light and fan that we highlighted last time is now back in stock after a bit of a rush on the product.
To find out more about the 2027 large print and Braille stationery, more stock of the LED light and fan plus many other products do visit - https://shop.rnib.org.uk/
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Edinburgh International Festival is on at the moment, bringing best artists from opera, music, theatre and dance to the city.
And today we’re looking at an upcoming audio described performance of EXXY, Dan Daw’s dance-theatre work exploring the artist’s relationship with Imposter Syndrome and Working Classness through the lens of his disability. 
Let’s learn more about the show and how to catch it as we’re joined by audio describer Christopher McKiddie.
More about the show: EXXY | Edinburgh International Festival
Image shows a still from the performance. Dan moves on stage as a figure of a girl sitting on the floor behind him watches. He's tall, ginger with short hair and a beard and is wearing a charcoal leather kilt and a sleeveless turtleneck. His arms are covered in tattoos and outstretched at his sides. (Copyright: Hugo Glendining)

Clown Show is one of several audio described shows at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. 
Part-clown, part-magician, Geoff Sobelle is joined by an army of clowns holding it together as best they can, performing the original score on questionable instruments.  
David Hogg speaks with audio describer Amanda Drollinger to find out more.
For more information about the Audio Described performance of Clown Show on Sunday 30 August head to https://www.eif.co.uk/events/clown-show 
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Which animals can you listen out for this month? Amelia discusses the harvest moon, swifts and more of August's nature.
Learn more on the RSPB website - The year in nature: August
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Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.
This week Simon looks at Commonwealth Games success for blind and partially sighted athletes.
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