RNIB - See Sport Differently

Are you looking to get out and about? With more on how you can keep active in the Glasgow area, here's David Hogg.

Every year, thousands of people take part in the Kiltwalk to raise money for their chosen charity.  David Hogg spoke with this year's RNIB Kiltwalk Ambassador Shona Black about her preparations for the event and how you can get involved. 

The International Blind Sport Federation, IBSA, will showcase some of the best blind and partially sighted athletes in it’s world games, when it comes to Birmingham in August 2023. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to John Timms, Event Director, to find out how plans are progressing for the global event. If you’d like more info on the games, go to www.ibsagames2023.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image:...

British Blind Sport is taking bookings for it’s annual swimming gala and there’s something for non swimmers and those who want to take things to a more professional level. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Ian Isham, from BBS, to find out more about the day and how to register. You can get more from www.britishblindsport.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image: British Blind Sport logo

Visually impaired skier Menna Fitzpatrick became Britain’s most decorated Paralympic skier after winning a silver and bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games with her guide skier Gary Smith.  Menna and her guide skier Katie Guest have just come back from the 2023 Para Alpine World Championships in Spain with a silver in the Giant Slalom and a bronze in the Slalom to add to Menna’s...

A unique event in Cardiff brought together blind and partially sighted children to learn more about VI rugby and to prove that when it comes to sport, there’s a jersey for everyone. You can find out more about Cardiff VI Rugby including details on how to join their training sessions by following them on Twitter - @CardiffVIRugby or by emailing Evan Vaughan-Lewis, evan.vaughan-lewis@cardiffrugby.wa...

England and Wales Blind Golf are helping players and sighted guides to get active, form friendships and get into the swing of the game. Amelia talked to the charity’s secretary Andy and sighted guide Geoff for more… Go to ewblindgolf.co.uk to learn more  Image Description: England and Wales Blind Golf logo featuring a red figure in a cap swinging a golf club.

After getting serious about outdoor swimming during the lockdown in 2020, one RNIB volunteer swam the English Channel as part of a relay team. He tells Hywel Davies that he didn't let his sight loss slow him down.

England and Wales Blind Golf (EWBG) are hosting open days so blind and partially sighted people can get active and connect with others through the sport. Amelia talked to EWBG Secretary Andy Gilford, Trafford Golf Centre Manager Pete Styles and John Biesse from Timebanking UK about the success of the last open day and how people can get involved… The next open day is on Tuesday the 31st January at...

Former international blind footballer and Chief Operations Officer for UK sight loss charity RNIB, David Clarke, has been appointed as the new CEO of the British Paralympic Association. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to David ahead of his move. #RNIBConnect Image shows David Clarke.

Our David Hogg has more on how you can get out and about in Edinburgh To find out more or to get involved in the East Lothian Health Walk group you can email Shona at Shona. Black@RNIB.org.uk

Sam Gough is a blind sports sensation.   She joined Amelia Hilton to talk about her Swimming, Blind Football, and Goalball triumphs. Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo.

What's it like going to the World Cup when you're blind? How can you enjoy audio description live from the ground when you're thousands of miles away? Dave Williams speaks to blind football fan Pardy Gill about his experiences watching World Cup football in Qatar. They also discuss how you can access live audio description for all the remaining games. Download information for the FIFA Interpreting...

RNIB's Chief Operating Officer David Clarke is a huge football fan and had a successful career playing for the England International blind football team. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to David about the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar, discussing their tips for the winners, audio described matches and some of the controversy around the games. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB See Sport Differentl...

RNIB's Chief Operating Officer David Clarke is a huge football fan and had a successful career playing for the England International blind football team. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to David about the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar, discussing their tips for the winners, audio described matches and some of the controversy around the games. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB See Sport Differentl...

British blind sport  have launched two new toolkits, for sight loss societies & sports providers, to make getting active more accessible. RNIB's Connect radio Allan Russell spoke to Charlotte from BBS to find out more. For more details go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk #RNIBConnect  Image: RNIB See Sport Differently

if your blind or partially sighted & live in Scotland, Scottish disability golf & curling have a great opportunity fir you to try curling or golf. RNIB's connect radio Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gayle's to learn more about the opportunities to play for fun or competitively. #RNIBConnect  Image RNIB's See Sport Differently logo

Do you know a young person with sight loss who'd like to be more active? Hywel Davies has been hearing about a new taster session to get people moving. For further information on the upcoming football training sessions in Edinburgh, contact Neil Atkinson on 07858 687 528 or email neil.atkinson@rnib.org.uk

The home of English football, St George's Park training facility, has just celebrated its 10th birthday. Hywel Davies spoke to Catherine Gilby, Head of Para Performance for the English FA, to see what a difference-maker the facility has been for English para sides. Image shows English FA Logo. Three lions in a white shield.

2023 will see the IBSA World Games come to Birmingham. The games are for blind and partially sighted elite athletes and will be a springboard for the next Paralympic Games. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Alaina MacGregor, CEO of British Blind Sport, and Sandro Di Girolamo, IBSA President, to find out more. If you'd like more on the games, go to www.ibsasport.org Or www. BritishBlindSp...

Step Change Studios is an award-winning, pioneering dance company committed to making dance accessible for everyone. Thanks to support from Metro Blind Sport they have been running Weekly Ballroom And Latin Dance Classes for adults who are visually impaired. Their founder, Rashmi Becker MBE has been telling our Paulina Kuchorew all about them. The classes take place Sundays 2:30 PM at the Seymour...

Would you like to spend a week on a yacht, sailing around parts of the English South coast in July 2023? If your blind or partially sighted, even if you've never been on a boat before, there's an invite for you to get involved. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Will Bridge, one of the organisers, to learn more about the week and how people can apply. Applications open on January 1st 2023...

Time to take to the waters and catch up with visually impaired Sailor Emily Wright to find out what it was like competing in her first Blind Match Racing Championships in France. Emily first took up sailing through the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. With the support of the Trust Emily has gained her Royal Yachting Association Day Skipper certificate, competed in her first yacht race with Round the...

Scottish Disability Golf and Curling is a charity which enables anyone to pick up a golf club, play for fun, play to an international tournament level, or just have a game and socialise. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales to hear about some recent tournaments and how beginners are encouraged to come along and have a go. If you'd like more info on SDGC, go to www.scottishdgc.org....

British Blind Sport, along with UK Deaf Sport and Sport Birmingham, are hosting an event on August 18th 2022 to give 10 to 20 year olds, with disabilities, the chance to try some Commonwealth Games sports. The free family fun day aims to be a fun and exciting event for everyone. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Connor, from British Blind Sport, to find out more about the free event and...