S1 Ep1533: East Lothian Health Walk group
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
2m Jan 12, 2023
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S1 Ep1530: Goallball Player, Swimmer and Blind Football Captain Sam Gough
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.
7m Jan 12, 2023
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S1 Ep1316: Audio Description At The World Cup
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 Interpr...
9m Dec 08, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1315: Visually Impaired Footy Supporters Looking Forward To World Cup 2022
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 Differe...
10m Nov 18, 2022
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S1 Ep1314: Visually Impaired Footy Supporters Looking Forward To World Cup 2022
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 Differe...
10m Nov 18, 2022
10m
S1 Ep1313: See Sport Differently With New Toolkits
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
8m Nov 17, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1312: Take To The Curling Rink With The Professionals
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
9m Nov 15, 2022
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S1 Ep1311: Football Training For Young People In Edinburgh
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 (mailto:neil.atkinson@rnib.org.uk)
7m Oct 12, 2022
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S1 Ep1310: St George's Park Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
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.
9m Oct 09, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1309: World Games Countdown Is On!
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 (https://eur03.safe...
16m Oct 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1308: VI Ballroom Dancing For VI Participants
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 Se...
7m Oct 03, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1307: Sailing Week Has Spaces For Blind And Partially Sighted People
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 2...
7m Sep 29, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1306: First Blind Match Racing Championships for Visually Impaired Sailor Emily Wright
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 ...
8m Sep 27, 2022
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S1 Ep1305: Scottish Charity Aiming To Get More Blind And Partially Sighted People Playing Golf
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...
9m Aug 29, 2022
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S1 Ep1304: Birmingham To Host Para Sports Festival For All Abilities
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 a...
6m Aug 09, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1303: Top 10 Moments Of The Commonwealth Games 2022
What were the Top 10 moments of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games? Our sports experts Allan Russell and Tom Burton take a look back at the big sporting event and the thrilling Closing Ceremony. What were your favourite moments from the Games? Let us know at radio@rnib.org.uk Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
10m Aug 09, 2022
10m
S1 Ep1302: A Look At The Last Day Of Commonwealth Games
Our roving reporter Allan Russell is back in the studios, and joined by our sports expert Tom Burton to take a look ahead at today's action at the Commonwealth Games and of course, the exciting Closing Ceremony! Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
5m Aug 08, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1301: Scotland Victorious At Para Lawn Balls
The para lawn bowls have concluded at this year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and Allan Russell spoke to the gold medal winners from Scotland, George Miller, Melanie Inness, and Sarah Jane Ewing. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
4m Aug 05, 2022
4m
S1 Ep1300: In Conversation With England Star Zac Shaw
Thursday evening saw the final of the Men's 100 meter T11 T12 race at the Alexandra stadium in Birmingham. Allan Russell was there and spoke to England's Zac Shaw, who was aiming for a medal. Image shows Allan interviewing Zac. They sit facing each other. Allan is wearing his headphones and holding out a microphone to Zac, whilst the athlete has the flag of England draped around his shoulders.
5m Aug 05, 2022
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S1 Ep1298: Stoppage Time: Sheffield Women’s Football Her Story - Audio Described by Rational Method
With the fantastic success of the England Lionesses winning the 2022 Euros you might be wanting to know a bit more about the history of Women’s Football? Audio description company Rational Method have produced recorded descriptions for the exhibition ’Stoppage Time: Sheffield Women’s Football Her Story at Sheffield Library and the descriptions are available online too. The Stoppage Time exhib...
10m Aug 05, 2022
10m
S1 Ep1299: What's It Like Volunteering At The Commonwealth Games?
What's it like volunteering at the Commonwealth Games? Our Paulina Kuchorew chats with visually impaired volunteer Alison Smith about her experience. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
8m Aug 04, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1297: In Conversation With Triathlon Star Chloe MacCombe
Chloe MacCombe and her twin sister Judith were competing in the Commonwealth Games Triathlon event in Birmingham last weekend. Our Allan Russell spoke to Chloe to find out how they got on, how they work with guides during the race and what's their next competition. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
4m Aug 04, 2022
4m
S1 Ep1296: Commonwealth Games: What's It Like For VI Spectators?
Go behind the Commonwealth Games with our Tech Talk host Dave Williams, who looks back at his experience attending the Athletics with his son. Dave spoke with Afternoon Edition's David Hogg. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
3m Aug 03, 2022
3m
S1 Ep1295: At The Commonwealth Games: Meet England's Zac Shaw
Let's travel down to Birmingham as our Allan Russell catches up with one athlete that had a pretty good run at the heats today. Image shows Allan interviewing Zac. They sit facing each other. Allan is wearing his headphones and holding out a microphone to Zac, whilst the athlete cradles his bright orange runners.
3m Aug 03, 2022
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S1 Ep1294: England & Scotland Teams - Para Lawn Balls At Commonwealth Games 2022
Commonwealth Games' big crunch match was at the para lawn balls court today. Once the final bowl has landed, our Allan Russell caught up with the mixed pairs teams from England and Scotland. Good luck to the teams tomorrow and make sure to subscribe to our RNIB See Sport Differently podcast and keep up to date with all the action. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
4m Aug 02, 2022
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S1 Ep1293: Disability Bowls At The Commonwealth Games 2022
Allan Russell is at the Para Bowls heats for the 2022 Commonwealth Games and spoke with Judy Plater, from Disability Bowls, to look at one of today's crunch matches and to encourage more people to join the growing sport. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
3m Aug 02, 2022
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S1 Ep1292: LIVE From The Commonwealth Games With Allan Russell - Mon 1st Aug
What's the action like at the Commonwealth Games this Monday? Our roving reporter Allan Russell looks back at today's events and highlights what else we can look forward to throughout. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
5m Aug 01, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1291: World Triathlon Para Series Comes To Swansea
The World Para Triathlon Series makes its way to the UK for the first time this weekend.  We spoke to Tom Hodgkinson, Head of Paratriathlon for British Triathlon to find out what the event means for the sport and its future. For more information on all things para triathlon, visit the British Triathlon website at http://www.britishtriathlon.org Image Shows: British Triathlon Logo
7m Aug 01, 2022
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S1 Ep1290: First Para Cycling Commonwealth Games for Libby Clegg MBE and Jenny Holl
Time to reflect on their first Para Tandem Commonwealth Games as Libby Cleg MBE and Jenny Holl chat with our Toby Davey about their first Games and Libby swapping her running spikes for a Para Tandem. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
5m Jul 31, 2022
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S1 Ep1290: Silver for Scotland's Neil Fachie MBE and Lewis Stewart
More from the Lee Valley Velodrome on Sunday for the Commonwealth Games as Toby Davey chats with Neil Fachie MBE and Lewis Stewart after their Silver in the Men's Tandem Sprint following their Gold in the 1000 metre Time Trial on Friday. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
4m Jul 31, 2022
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S1 Ep1289: Silver for England's Sophie Unwin and Georgia Holt
More from the Commonwealth Games at the Lee Valley Velodrome as Toby Davey catches up with England's Sophie Unwin and Georgia Holt after their Silver medal in the Women's 1000 metre Tandem Time Trial on Sunday and not 100 metres as toby says in his introduction! Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
6m Jul 31, 2022
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S1 Ep1289: First Welsh Commonwealth Games Gold and Silver for James Ball and Matthew Rotherham
More from the Lee Valley Velodrome from Toby Davey as he catches up with Welsh gold and Silva medallists James Ball and Matthew  Rotherham just after their triumphant Gold in the Men's Tandem Sprint on Sunday. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
4m Jul 31, 2022
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S1 Ep1289: Bronze for Scotland's Aileen McGlynn OBE and Ellie Stone
More from the Commonwealth Games as Toby Davey chats with Scotland's Aileen McGlynn OBE and Ellie Stone following their Bronze in the 1000 Meter Time Trial at the Lee Valley Velodrome on Sunday for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
3m Jul 31, 2022
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S1 Ep1288: Gold For Australians Jessica Gallagher & Caitlin Ward!
More from the Commonwealth Games as Toby Davey chats with Australians Jessica Gallagher and Caitlin Ward, following their gold-winning performance at Women's Tandem Sprint this Friday. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
2m Jul 29, 2022
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S1 Ep1287: Gold For Neil Fachie & Pilot Lewis Stewart!
We're at the Commonwealth Games with our roving reporter Toby Davey. Here he caught para cyclist Neil Fachie and his pilot Lewis Stewart, fresh after receiving their gold medals for the tandem 1000m time trial. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
3m Jul 29, 2022
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S1 Ep1286: LIVE From The Commonwealth Games 2022 - Friday 29th JULY
What's happening at the Commonwealth Games? Our Toby Davey is at the centre of the action for today's paracycling and he's been sharing what the atmosphere's like with Allan on the Daily Connect this morning. Image shows Toby and his guide dog Willow at the Velodrome in London for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Toby is wearing big headphones and holding a microphone with a fluffy mic wind shield.
3m Jul 29, 2022
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S1 Ep1285: Dave Heeley Takes Part In Queens Baton Relay
Barry Snell caught up with marathon runner and charity fundraiser Dave Heeley OBE,  who has just taken part in the Queens Baton relay as it made it's way through the West Midlands as part of the build up to the Commonwealth Games. Dave is no stranger to these events but doing it in his home town was extra special and he was also joined for the occasion with new guide dog Peter. To learn more ...
7m Jul 28, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1284: A Look Ahead At The Commonwealth Games 2022 Opening Ceremony!
The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony is happening tonight, so let's have a look ahead at this summer's big sporting event.  Here's Allan Russell chatting with our sports expert Tom Burton. Keep listening to RNIB Connect Radio throughout the Commonwealth Games again as we keep you up to the date with all the action!   Image shows the Commonwealth Games 2022 logo.
5m Jul 28, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1283: Workshop To Train Guide Runners in Wales
Welsh Athletics is hosting a workshop in October 2022 to help train more guides to support blind and partially sighted runners. Hywel Davies finds out why getting more visually impaired people into the sport is a priority. If you'd like to take part, you can register for the guide runners workshop via the Welsh Athletics website  http://www.welshathletics.org 
8m Jul 26, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1281: Tri Athlete Sisters Set Their Sights On First Place
The Commonwealth Games launch in Birmingham on July 28th 2022, with the sporting spectacular showing off it's inclusive credentials. Over the games RNIB Connect Radio's presenters will be in the sporting venues, following the action and bringing you the latest on our blind and partially sighted sporting greats. Today we're chatting with Chloe and Judith MacCombe, Tri-Athletes from Northern Ir...
5m Jul 25, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1281: UK Sight Loss Charity Wants To Help You Get Active
The Commonwealth Games launch in Birmingham on July 28th 2022, with the sporting spectacular showing off it's inclusive credentials. Over the games RNIB Connect Radio's presenters will be in the sporting venues, following the action and bringing you the latest on our blind and partially sighted sporting greats. Today we're joined by Philippa Bass, from British Blind Sport, to look ahead to th...
8m Jul 25, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1281: Neil And Lewis Have Their Sights Set On Commonwealth Gold
The Commonwealth Games launch in Birmingham on July 28th 2022, with the sporting spectacular showing off it's inclusive credentials. Over the games RNIB Connect Radio's presenters will be in the sporting venues, following the action and bringing you the latest on our blind and partially sighted sporting greats. Today, we hear from Para Cyclist Neil Fachie and his Pilot Lewis Stewart as they t...
7m Jul 25, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1281: Charlotte's Excitement Ahead Of Birmingham 2022 Games
The Commonwealth Games launch in Birmingham on July 28th 2022, with the sporting spectacular showing off it's inclusive credentials. Over the games RNIB Connect Radio's presenters will be in the sporting venues, following the action and bringing you the latest on our blind and partially sighted sporting greats. Today we're joined by Charlotte Lloyd, from British Blind Sport, to look ahead to ...
9m Jul 25, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1281: How Accessible Will The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Be
The Commonwealth Games launch in Birmingham on July 28th 2022, with the sporting spectacular showing off it's inclusive credentials. Over the games RNIB Connect Radio's presenters will be in the sporting venues, following the action and bringing you the latest on our blind and partially sighted sporting greats. Today we're joined by Emma Ord, from Birmingham 2022, to look at how accessible th...
7m Jul 25, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1281: UK Sight Loss Charities Spotlight On Commonwealth Games 2022
The Commonwealth Games launch in Birmingham on July 28th 2022, with the sporting spectacular showing off it's inclusive credentials. Over the games RNIB Connect Radio's presenters will be in the sporting venues, following the action and bringing you the latest on our blind and partially sighted sporting greats. Today, Alaina MacGregor, CEO of British Blind Sport, and David Clarke, Chief Opera...
10m Jul 25, 2022
10m
S1 Ep1282: Keep Fit Classes
Are you on the look-out for a great way to get fit?   Well, there are some free taster sessions coming up in Bristol and joining our Paulina Kuchorew to tell us all about them are fitness instructors Hayley Rose and Marcella Manzilli.  Taster Days for Keep Fit Classes will take place at 2 PM on Monday 19th of September and 26th of September. Classes will continue after that every Monday at 2...
7m Jul 20, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1280: Have A Go Day Swansea - British Blind Sport
If you're looking for more ways to keep active, then visiting a 'Have a Go Day' run by British Blind Sport is a great way to get started. The next event will be held in south Wales on Saturday August 27th. If you'd like more information on how you can take part, call 01926 424247, or visit the website www.britishblindsport.org.uk/bbs-a-have-a-go-day-in-swansea/ 
4m Jul 12, 2022
4m
S1 Ep1279: Visually Impaired Sailor Emily Wright Completes Her First Round The Island Yacht Race with The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust on Solent Hero with Ellen on Board Too!
Time to take to the high seas again as we catch up with visually impaired sailor Emily Wright who took part in her first ever yacht race with the Round the Island Race on Saturday 25 June 2022 with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust on the Trust’s yacht Solent Hero with Ellen MacArthur joining the crew for the race too.  RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Emily what the build up was...
7m Jul 05, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1278: Accessible Sports Coverage - Action Audio Tennis and See Sport Differently
For the first time the Cinch Tennis Championships at Queens will have the unique 'Action Audio' available for visually impaired viewers. Hywel Davies has been finding out why it's such an important milestone for fans in the UK.   If you want to experience the 'Action Audio' coverage of the semi-finals and finals of the Cinch Tennis Championships, you can do so via the LTA's website www.lta.or...
9m Jun 17, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1277: Visually Impaired Sailor Emily Wright Taking Part in the Annual Round The Island Yacht Race 2022
Now time to take to the waters to hear all about how visually impaired sailor Emily Wright first took up the sport of sailing as one of the activities on offer from the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. Emily has not only completed her RYA Day Skipper certificate, notching up many nautical  miles with the trust but Emily will be racing round the Isle of Wight on Saturday 25 June with the Trust for ...
12m Jun 16, 2022
12m