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A new weekly running group in Cardiff is giving blind and partially sighted people the chance to get active and make new friends. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information on the Cardiff VI Runners group, visit their Facebook Page - (1) Cardiff VI Runners | Facebook  

Archie MacGregor has been running marathons for the RNIB since the mid-2000s. Having recently completed his 20th race, he caught up with David Hogg.

With news on a major tournament for disabled golfers, including those who are blind or partially sighted. Here’s Allan Russell with Jim Gales from Phoenix Golf and Mark Arnold from American Blind Golf. 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 bl...

One RNIB staff member is making his way to the Futsal World Championships in Turkey. Hywel Davies has been catching up with Neil Atkinson ahead of the prestigious tournament.

Following the World Para Athletics Championships which took place in New Delhi this year, British athlete Dan Pembroke retained his title by taking gold in the javelin throw for the third time in a row. Now, that he has time to catch his breath following an intense period of training and preparation, Dan is joining us to reflect on how it all went and to share some exciting personal news. Image sh...

British Blind Sport Are Celebrating 50 years and have a special event planned where you can get active. Amelia spoke to Shamira Naidu-Young from BBS to learn more... The festival of sport is taking place on Sunday 19th October, learn more here -  BBS at 50 Festival of Sport | British Blind Sport Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital let...

If you are blind or partially sighted, and would like to see what sports you can play which have been created or adapted with sight loss in mind, the Lancashire Sight Loss Council is putting on an event to allow people to do just that. 

The Women’s Blind Football World Cup kicks off on October the 2nd. Hywel Davies has been speaking to England’s Selina Prieto ahead of this year’s tournament in India. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

The England Women’s Blind Football team will be heading to the World Championships in India next month. Hywel Davies caught up with Head Coach Tony Larkin OBE, ahead of the tournament. Find more information about this year's tournament at the IBFF website -  The Home of Blind Football in India - Home

Could you be a future Paralympian?  The Paralympic Potential event at the University of Warwick on the 25th October is your chance to try out a variety of parasports. Amelia spoke to Ben Quilter, Athlete Recruitment Network Manager, to learn more. Learn more on the Paralympics GB website -  ParalympicsGB | Paralympic potential: how to become a paralympian

The English FA are giving budding young footballers the chance to get started on the journey to representing their country. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information, visit the England Football website -  England Para Football Talent Days | England Football

Robert Kirkwood finds out about Ayrshire Sportsability, an organisation promoting sport for both children and adults with disabilities in Scotland. He spoke with Diane Campbell from the organisation. Find out more here: Ayrshire Sportsability : Charity for Young People with Physical Disabilities Image - A man and a woman stand side by side watching a game of lawn bowls. The woman, on the left, has...

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If you know an aspiring young sportsperson in Wales, then Goalball UK have an opportunity to get active this autumn and winter, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. For more information on the upcoming Aspire Days visit the Goalball UK website -  Welcome to Goalball UK: Homepage

Blind and partially sighted football fans were able to follow England football matches at this year’s UEFA Women’s Euros using audio description.  Hywel Davies has been hearing how the service was received and what’s next for broadcaster ITV. 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 t...

Recent research by Brighton University has led to some dedicated accessible open swimming sessions launching in the city. Allan Russell spoke to Sadie Rockliffe to learn more... Read more about the sessions on the University of Brighton Website - Pioneering new project explores inclusive open water swimming with visually impaired community Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white backgr...

Trials of a new way to enjoy tennis have been taking place at Wimbledon this year. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about ‘Action Audio’. For more information on Action Audio, visit their website - Action Audio - Making sports broadcasts accessible to people living with blindness or low vision Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital...

Cardiff City Community Foundation run football sessions for children of all abilities. Hywel Davies has been hearing about their ‘Inclusive Kicks’ sessions. For more information on 'Inclusive Kicks' sessions, visit the Cardiff City Community Foundation website - Cardiff City FC Foundation | Inclusive Kicks Ages 5-11

Batter up! Blind Baseball Cymru and the RSBC are giving children and young people the chance to try Blind Baseball this summer. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can get involved in the upcoming 'Give it a Go' days. For more information on the 'Give it a Go' days, visit the Blind Baseball Cymru website -  Give It a Go days! – Blind Baseball Cymru

Ever thought of giving surfing a go? Well, Surfing England has some visually impaired surf sessions coming up in August and September and you could join them in the water for a fun day of learning how to surf. Joining us, to tell us more about the sessions, is Jack Patching, Adaptive Pathway Manager at Surfing England. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written i...

The Goalball Clubs World Cup recently took place Finland. Hywel Davies has been speaking to the RNC’s Women’s Goalball team to hear how they got on in the tournament. 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. 

ParalympicsGB recently announced the Chef de Mission for the upcoming 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles.  Hywel Davies has been speaking with Penny Briscoe CBE about the importance of her role and the work that’s already begun in the lead-up to the LA games. Image description: Penny in conversation during the Paris Paralympics Games 2024. She's sitting down, hands moving animatedly as she talks. She...

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 Football Final.  For more information in the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’, visit the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup 2025

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.  For more information in the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’, visit the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup 2025 Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capit...

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