Conquering The Great Pacific Race
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell speaks to Steve Sparkes and Mick Dawson, the two-man crew of the Cockleshell Pacific Endeavor, who have just created their own unique piece of sporting history.
9m Sep 13, 2018
9m
S1 Ep30: Why Is Curling A Growing Sport For Disabled People?
Scottish Disability Golf and Curling provides opportunities for individuals, including blind and partially sighted people, to learn, practice and compete on the golf course and curling rink. The organisation can now provide free tuition for those who want to play for fun or compete on a local or global level. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales, Secretary, to learn more about ...
9m Sep 05, 2018
9m
S1 Ep29: World Sailing Championships Take To Scottish Waters.
The World Blind Match Racing Championships 2018, are being held in Scotland this year, with teams coming from across the globe to compete. The blind and partially sighted sailors will use audio technology to independently race for medals on the water, near Helensburgh. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to some of the organisers, hosts and sailors to learn more about the sport and just ho...
27m Sep 04, 2018
27m
S1 Ep27: Sight Loss Charity Is Improving Sporting Opportunities.
British Blind Sport encourages visually impaired people to get involved in a huge variety of sporting activities and with the help of other organisations, provides support to trainers, gyms and other sporting venues to improve accessibility and inclusion. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Logan Gray, from BBS, to learn more about a programme to help sporting professionals understand ...
10m Jul 31, 2018
10m
Dave Heeley - Colour Run Aftermath
Blind Dave reflects on his recent Colour Run, which saw hundreds of runners doused from head-to-toe in colour as they made their way around Sandwell Valley Country Park, The event, now in it's second year, is staged by the Albion Foundation to recognise the tremendous achievements of Blind Dave. RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley caught up with Dave to get a taste of the evnts exciting moments.
12m Jul 19, 2018
12m
Bill Foster
There are few activities that sighted and non sighted people can enjoy on equal footing. Bill Foster thinks that sailing is one of them. He’s just returned from a trip aboard the Lord Nelson with the Jubilee Sailing Trust and tells us why he loves it so much. http://jst.org.uk/
6m Jul 05, 2018
6m
S1 Ep25: Sir Steve Redgrave
One of Britain's all time greatest athletes Sir Steve Redgrave talks to RNIB Connect Radio about his new role as ambassador for the charity and Specsavers....
10m Jun 14, 2018
10m
S1 Ep26: Blind Archery –Why Not Give It A Shot?
Are you visually impaired and perhaps thought that some sports, like archery, would forever be unattainable for you? Well, you might want to think again. British Blind Archery Champion Stuart Rodgers and his mentor and Coach Rick Smith tell us more about the sport and why more people should give it a go. Stuart and Rick are chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley. For more information...
14m Jun 13, 2018
14m
S1 Ep24: British Blind Sport's Oxfordshire Taster Day.
The charity British Blind Sport work hard to make sporting opportunities accessible, and available, for blind and partially sighted people.  They also host "Have A Go Day" events to give people a taste of different activities.  RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Alex Pits, from BBS, to learn more about an event taking place in Oxfordshire on the 25th of June 2018.  #RNIBConnect
9m Jun 08, 2018
9m
S1 Ep23: Metro Blind Sports Event In London.
Metro Blind Sports helps to provide a wide range of sporting opportunities for visually impaired people in, and around, the London area.  They also team up with other sporting, national, bodies to promote accessible sport and exercise.  RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Roy Smith, from Metro Blind Sport, to learn more about the charity and a sporting event, open to all, coming up in...
7m May 23, 2018
7m
S1 Ep22: Sailing World Championships Heading For Scotland.
The 2018 World Blind Match Racing Championships will be held on Scotland's west coast, hosted by the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club, at Helensburgh. Teams of visually impaired sailors from around the globe will battle it out on the water, going for Gold! RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to the organisers, the hosts and some of the sailors, aiming for glory… #RNIBConnect
15m May 16, 2018
15m
Visually Impaired People Wanted To Try Sailing.
The Visually Impaired Sailing Association GB (VISA GB) is dedicated to helping more blind and partially sighted people enjoy sailing, for fun and for competition. They run taster days and longer voyages, even linking up with other established sailing regattas, to help people get a taste for the popular pastime. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Colin Fowler, to learn more about the ...
9m May 15, 2018
9m
Sight Loss Reunited This Marathon Runner With Lost Family
Robert Stuzer never thought he would get to meet his birth family. In fact, having been raised by his adopted family, the man didn’t even entertain the idea of meeting his birth parents. At least not until a few years ago, that is… After being diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare genetic disorder that involves permanent changes to vision, Robert set out on a search for long lost family...
12m May 09, 2018
12m
S1 Ep20: Wanted, Future Paralympic Talent!
You might like sport, or may never tried it because you didn't think you would like it?  Well, the English Institute for Sport has launched it's Discover Your Gold programme, to find Paralympians of the future.  There's a whole host of help, training and developmental support on offer and it starts with a click on a website.  RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Henry Shiplee, from EI...
4m May 03, 2018
4m
VI Cricket in Surrey
Find out how blind and visually impaired people can take part in a special cricket event on Tuesday May 1st.
5m Apr 27, 2018
5m
S1 Ep19: Interview With Blind Swimming Tutor, Alan North.
Alan North has been visually impaired since childhood, but that didn’t stop him in excelling where others told him he would fail. A swimming coach for almost 30 years now, Alan manages his own swim school as well as provides training in First Aid and Lifesaving. Chatting to RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley, Alan tells us exactly why it’s important not to give up when you lose your sight and ...
15m Apr 23, 2018
15m
S1 Ep18: Accessible Golf And Curling Combo.
Scottish Disability Golf and Curling encourages and supports people with a range of disabilities to take part in the sports.  They provide grants for professional tuition, club competitions and the chance to compete on the international stage, if you wish to grow your competitive side.  RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales, from SDGC, to learn more about the accessible sports...
9m Apr 23, 2018
9m
Cambridge Sports Taster Day For Visually Impaired People.
British Blind Sport promotes and encourages participation in a variety of sports to visually impaired people, of all ages and abilities.  They run different sports clubs and work with, both private and public, organisations to make their services and facilities inclusive and accessible. On April 29th, they will be holding a taster day, featuring a variety of sports, in Cambridge and everyone ...
7m Apr 18, 2018
7m
S1 Ep17: Visually Impaired Runners Use Website To Find A Guide.
A new website has been launched to help match up blind and partially sighted people with sighted guide runners by England Athletic and British Blind Sport.  At the moment the site only covers England but it will, in the future, roll out across the UK. www.findaguide.co.uk  Whether you want a run in the park or something more challenging, the site helps match visually impaired people with tra...
12m Apr 11, 2018
12m
The History of Audio Description in Sport
Blind and partially-sighted people have always loved their sport, whether it's football or rugby, tennis or golf. But is sport fully accessible to blind people? David Tanner who's reported on sport for both TV and radio for many years and provides audio described commentary, looks at how the service differs between sports, finds out how blind fans feel about the service they receive, and if t...
18m Apr 03, 2018
18m
Visually Impaired Rock Climber Targets Tokyo 2020
Ex-RAF veteran Garry Morrison was injured in a parachute accident and had to learn to walk again. Then, after contracting chicken pox, he went totally blind. Garry had not climbed in 12 years but as part a week’s stay at Blind Veteran's UK Llandudno centre he was encouraged to try climbing. He found it was something he could do, enjoyed doing, and actually was very good at. RNIB's Barry Snel...
13m Mar 29, 2018
13m
S1 Ep15: Running Club For Visually Impaired Runners In Bristol
If you're keen to up your level of fitness and you live in the Bristol area, you might be interested to know about a new club that has been launched recently. The Visually Impaired Running Group which aims to get you from the couch to running a 5k takes place every Wednesday. There is a team of UK Athletics trained running guides based in Bristol who are able to help and support you. RNIB's ...
8m Mar 29, 2018
8m
S1 Ep14: Winter Paralympics 2018
The 2018 Winter Paralympics closed with a spectacular ceremony in Pyeongchang. Skier Menna Fitzpatrick and her guide Jen Kehoe, who won Britain's only gold of the Games, led the team into the ceremony in South Korea. The pair were given the honour after they claimed victory earlier on Sunday in the visually-impaired slalom to become GB's most successful Winter Paralympians of all time, thanks...
5m Mar 29, 2018
5m
S1 Ep13: 'I Only Intended To Play For Leisure' Says Blind Tennis Player
Shaun Donovan lost his sight from an early age but has always been fascinated by tennis. He started out playing the sport as a leisure activity but is now playing at a competitive level and now encourages other blind and partially sighted people to come along and try out the game. Vision Tennis Sessions are held at Swansea Tennis Centre every Thursday throughout the year. RNIB's Lynne Morgan...
13m Mar 29, 2018
13m