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What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year’s World Cup tournament, RNIB’s Telephone ‘Football Focus’ group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year’s World Cup tournament, RNIB’s Telephone ‘Football Focus’ group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year’s World Cup tournament, RNIB’s Telephone ‘Football Focus’ group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

A weekend of disability football is on the horizon as the finals of the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’ are coming to St George’s Park. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the upcoming Blind final on Saturday June 27th.   You can find more information on the  EE Disability FA Cup Finals on the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup returns for 2026

What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year’s World Cup tournament, RNIB’s Telephone ‘Football Focus’ group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

If you are blind or partially sighted, live in, or can get to, Brighton RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell has news on a fantastic free event to introduce you to open water swimming. For anyone interested in joining the Gateway to the Sea event, bookings can be made here: https://britishblindsport.org.uk/events/2026/06/gatewaytothesea If you’d like to book onto the visually impaired swim sessions...

What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year’s World Cup tournament, RNIB’s Telephone ‘Football Focus’ group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

A weekend of disability football is on the horizon as the finals of the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’ are coming to St George’s Park. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the upcoming Visually Impaired final on June 27th.   You can find more information on the  EE Disability FA Cup Finals on the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup returns for 2026

One of the biggest events in disability football takes place this month. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can enjoy the EE Disability FA Cup in person and live on TV. You can find more information on the  EE Disability FA Cup Finals on the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup returns for 2026

What is it like to go rock climbing as a VI person? Amelia speaks to Lacey about her love of the sport and tips for people who want to try it. Find Lacey on tiktok @laceyroo.h Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller...

A new partnership between England & Wales Blind Golf (EWBG), Southend In Sight, and The Norman Garon Trust is opening up golf and community for people living with sight loss and visual impairment across Essex. Amelia spoke to Andy Gilford from EWBG and Karl Hepple from Norman Garon Trust to learn more... Contact matt@garonparkgolf.co.uk for more information about upcoming sessions. Learn more...

Barry Snell talks to England’s VI Rugby head coach Jake Walker about the team’s historic upcoming Four Nations tournament in Japan and about how this tour is set to transform the global future of visually impaired rugby. Image: Picture of the squad posing for their picture. They are huddled around a poster for the upcoming tournament. The front row are kneeling and behind them the ere is a row of...

How can you make teaching more acccessible if you have sight loss? Kay Bennett is a dance and fitness instructor with Retinitis Pigmentosa who's here to tell Amelia about adjusting her teaching style. Find Kay On Youtube, Facebook, Tiktok And Instagram under kaybmusicfitnessdance. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underl...

More from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games as RNIB Connect Radio’ Toby Davey chats with Paralympics GB visually impaired skier Neil Simpson and his guide Rob Poth on winning the first medal of the games for Paralympics GB with their silver in the Alpine Combined on Tuesday 10 March 2026. To find out more about Paralympics GB and opportunities to get involved in some of the Paralympi...

Off to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games to hear how the Paralympics GB visually impaired skiers have been getting on in the games.  RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with first time Paralympian Fred Warburton and his guide James Hannan as they reflect on coming 7th in the men’s downhill skiing on Saturday morning at their first Winter Paralympic Games and their first go at t...

With 2026 marking the 50th anniversary of the first ever Winter Paralympic Games held in Sweden in February 1976 with teams of blind and partially sighted athletes competing in both alpine and nordic skiing for the first time too here on RNIB Connect Radio’s we thought it would be a good time to look back on that very first Winter Paralympic Games and find out what it was like taking part in the g...

Once again, Channel 4 is providing a wealth of Audio Described coverage of the 2026 Winter Paralympics. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jonathan Penny, from Channel 4, to find out how you can enjoy the games with AD. If you’d like more info on the coverage, or would like to give feedback on the AD coverage, go to www.channel4.com/4viewers #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Log...

The buzz continues for the visually impaired skiing squad at their official kitting-out day as the Italian Winter Paralympics draw near. Catching up with the team during these final preparations, Barry Snell spoke with rising star Sam Cozens and his guide  Adam Hall. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath. .

Anticipation is peaking for the visually impaired skiing squad at their official kitting-out day as the Italian Winter Paralympics approach. Capturing the buzz of these final preparations, Barry Snell caught up with athlete Fred Warburton and his guide James Hannan. Image shows Fred posing for an official photo in front of a navy blue background. He's wearing dark bottoms and a navy blue zip jacke...

As the Winter Paralympics in Italy draw closer, excitement is mounting for the visually impaired skiing team at their official kitting-out day. In the midst of these final preparations, Barry Snell spoke with skier Menna Fitzpatrick and her guide, Katie Guest. Image shows Barry interviewing Menna and Katie. Menna sits on the left with Katie behind her. Barry is holding up a remote recorder as he s...

With the Italy Winter Paralympics fast approaching, anticipation is building as ParalympicsGB’s visually impaired skiers come together for their official kitting‑out day. Amid the buzz of final preparations, Barry Snell caught up with ParalympicsGB CEO Dave Clarke to hear his thoughts and expectations ahead of the Games.   Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pi...

As the Italy Winter Paralympics draw closer, ParalympicsGB’s visually impaired skiers came together for their official kitting‑out day. Amid the preparations, Barry Snell sat down with skiing trailblazer Mike Brace — the first blind athlete to represent Britain at a Winter Games back in 1976. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radi...

VI skiers from Paralympics GB recently attended a kitting‑out day ahead of the Winter Paralympics, which will be held in Italy. RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell caught up with skiing sensation Neil Simpson and his guides Andrew and Rob, to hear how preparations are going. Image shows Neil showing off a light blue official long sleeved shirt. He's smiling wide as he poses for a photo outside the ch...

Let's look back at an exciting weekend of football action with former paralympic football player and CEO of British Paralympics Association, Dave Clarke. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

If you're blind or partially sighted and would like to try your hand at sailing a yacht, even if you’ve never stepped onto a boat before, there’s a summer week coming up that you might be interested in. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Vicki and Tony about the Sailing Vision Trust’s summer event. If you’d like more info, or would like to apply, go to www.sailingvision.org #RNIBConnect I...