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Football-loving members of RNIB ‘Community Connections’ telephone groups get together each week to talk about the latest going on in leagues across Scotland and England.  What’s the verdict after the first round of fixtures in Scotland?

As the football season gets underway in Scotland, members of RNIB Community Connections Telephone groups have got together to share their thoughts on the upcoming action this weekend.

Barry Snell caught up with charity fundraiser Blind Dave Heeley to talk about his latest fundraising challenge, which will see Dave and his team cycle from Switzerland to Belgium, where they will cycle to the famous Western Front, which was where many soldiers lost their lives during World War One. Click here to learn more about Dave and some of his incredible fundraising challenges Image: Blind D...

As we approach the 2024 Paralympic Games, being held in Paris, Channel 4 has announced its accessible coverage plans. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jonathan Penny, from Channel 4, to hear about the coverage that will be audio described for blind and partially sighted viewers. If you’d like more info on the coverage, go to www.channel4.com #RNIBConnect Image: Channel 4's line up of pr...

A few months ago we told you about a new cricket club that has launched in the Hemel Hempstead area.  Hubert has been speaking to Richard the club coach and former England player Steve Humphries who plays for the club to see how the club has been progressing. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold pink line and...

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro 24. This time, they’re looking back on Spain’s win and England’s future. Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle design. 

If you fancy giving bowls a go, and live in the Leicestershire area, there’s a club in the area that is looking for new members. Hubert spoke to their club captain to learn more.   Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold pink line and beneath 'Connect Radio' is written in a smaller black font.

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro24 so far. This time, they’re looking ahead to Sunday’s tournament final. Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle design. 

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro24 so far. This time, they’re looking ahead to this week’s semi-finals. Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle design. 

Each month RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the team at British Blind Sport about their various events and opportunities for blind and partially sighted people, of all ages, to try some new sports and activities. This time they're looking at some Have A Go Days, the new game of Showdown and some sporty podcasts. If you’d like more info, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk You can also...

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro 2024 so far. This time, looking back on England’s path to the last 16, Italy’s shock defeat, and predictions of who might win the tournament. Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a c...

A new sports project in South Wales is helping blind and partially sighted people to get their skates on. Hywel Davies spoke to one of the participants in Cardiff Bay to find out more. For more information on the IS-vid skating project, visit the website - IS-vid_Accessible | iChope Events CIC

A new sports project in South Wales is helping blind and partially sighted people to get their skates on. Hywel Davies headed to Cardiff Bay to find out more. For more information on the IS-vid skating project, visit the website - IS-vid_Accessible | iChope Events CIC Image: Skaters on the ice at the Vindico Arena in Cardiff.

One of the biggest events in disability football take place this weekend. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can enjoy the FA Disability Cup in person and on TV. For tickets and more information, visit the FA website -  The FA Disability Cup 2024 Final returns to St. George’s Park this summer Image: A plain black background with white text 'The FA Disability Cup' and a yellow graphic of a f...

The Royal National College For The Blind's football team are preparing for Saturday's FA Disability Cup Final, where they face West Bromwich Albion at St Georges Park If successful it will cap off a remarkable season for RNC, who have already won the treble. Barry caught up with their coach Adam Bendall to find out how the squad is doing? To find out more about The Royal National College For The B...

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro24 so far. This time, looking back at the group stage of the tournament and what’s next for some of the tournament favourites. Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle...

Editor's note: This interview was recorded before the announcement but we can confirm that Lizzi and her pilot Danni Khan will make their Paralympic Debut in Paris. As we approach the start of the Paralympic Games in Paris, Lizzi Jordan is aiming for a Podium Place. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell found out why she took up sport and why more blind and partially sighted people should get active....

What is it like to attend a rugby game if you’re blind or partially sighted?  Luci Franks recently went to Twickenham Stadium to see the England v Ireland game for Women's Six Nations Championship. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio. In a white square 'RNIB' is written in bold black capital letters and underscored with a bold pink line. Beneath it 'Connect Radio' is written in smaller letters in black...

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro24 so far. This time, looking back on wins for England and Italy and a dramatic defeat for Scotland.   If you'd like more information on any of the support groups offered by RNIB, contact the helpline on 0303 123 9999.    Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro...

As preparations get underway for the kick off to Euro 24, members of RNIB's peer support groups got together to discuss the build up to the tournament and their all important predictions for the eventual winners. If you'd like more information on any of the support groups offered by RNIB, contact the helpline on 0303 123 9999.  Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Eu...

Football Fan Jonathon Attenborough and his guide dog Sam are undertaking a football challenge that will take in all the SPFL stadiums in Scotland.  RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jonathon to find out what he loves about the game and how accessible the stadiums that he's visited so far, really are.  #RNIBConnect  Image Shows RNIB's See Differently Logo

Sight Loss charity British Blind Sport, are supporting McDonald’s Fun Football to deliver free football sessions to UK-based blind and partially sighted children who are aged five to 11. Barry Snell caught up with British Blind Sport's Head of Sport and Development,  Ian Isham, to find out more. {Image shows a bold pink 5-lane running track, white lines divide the lanes as they disappear into the...

The game of blind golf is growing around the world and there are many charities that will help you to play for fun, or even play in national and international competitions.  RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales and Glen Babcock to find out more about the game and how to start.  If you'd like to find out more, go to www.scottishdgc.org.uk   #RNIBConnect  Image Shows  Jim Gales With...

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at a new sport then ‘Have a Go Days’ from British Blind Sport are a great way to give something new a try. There are events across the UK this summer, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. For more information on upcoming 'Have a Go Days' visit the BBS website - 'Have a Go' Days | British Blind Sport

Training sessions are underway in North Wales for the area’s first Goalball side. Hywel Davies has been hearing how preparations have been going and how you can get involved, both on and off the court. For more information, and to register your interest, please contact Kathryn Fielding: Tel: 07795 263642 or Email: Kathryn. Fielding@goalballuk.com Image: Goalball UK logo, white text on a blue backg...