S1 Ep1153: Anthony Ogogo Interview
RNIB Connect Radio's David Hogg chats to Olympic medal winning boxer and current AEW wrestler Anthony Ogogo about sight loss, how he picked himself up following his retirement from boxing and his time in All Elite Wrestling. Photo is of Anthony Ogogo smiling as he walks to the ring at AEW's 2021 Double Or Nothing event.
9m Apr 20, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1152: Barry Town United Pan Disability Football - Coach Chloe McBratney Meets Karen Carney
Since the pandemic began the National Lottery has given millions of pounds to community football sides across the country. The Barry Town United Pan Disability side is one team who've benefited from this support. Hywel went to meet the side's visually impaired coach Chloe Mc Bratney and former England captain Karen Carney. Image shows former England Captain Karen Carney watching as coach Chloe...
6m Mar 17, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1037: The Perfect Time To Try Blind Golf
Barry Snell chats to Roger Cole ahead of the blind golf season, which gets underway on the 9th April with the Primary Club Match Play. Roger, who will be competing in the tournament, is looking for more blind and partially sighted people to give it a go & he discusses the many benefits of being involved in blind golf. If you would like to find out more about the game of blind golf, click belo...
5m Mar 09, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1151: Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games: Bronze and Gold Medals for Winter Paralympics GB Visually Impaired Skier Neil Simpson and His Brother and Guide Skier Andrew
Winter Paralympics GB youngest athlete, 19 year-old visually impaired skier Neil Simpson along with his 21 year-old Brother Andrew not only won the first Paralympics GB Gold of the Beijing games in the Super G but they have just won a Bronze in the Super Combined. Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with the Banchory boys, Neil and Andrew Simpson to find out what winning a Bronze and Gold med...
5m Mar 07, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1150: Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games: Silver Medal in the Super G for Winter Paralympics GB Visually Impaired Skier Menna Fitzpatrick and Her Guide Skier Gary Smith
A silver medal in the Super G at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games for Paralympics GB visually impaired Skier Menna Fitzpatrick and her Guide Skier Gary Smith not only takes Menna’s Winter Paralympic Games medal tally to 5 but also crowns Menna as the most decorated Winter Paralympics GB Athlete in history so far! Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Menna and Gary from Beijing to ...
5m Mar 07, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1036: Scottish Charity Brings Curling To Everyone
Scottish Disability Golf and Curling is dedicated to bringing 2 great sports to everyone, no matter what their disability. There's opportunities for experienced players and complete novices to get involved with free professional training, leagues, competitions and a great opportunity to make new friends. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales, from SDGC, to learn more about the...
6m Mar 04, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1035: VI Rugby Launches In Scotland!
Let's chat sport.   Staying active can be a great way to not only look after our health and wellbeing but also to socialise and meet new people.   So today, we're hearing all about a new project that is inviting visually impaired people to give Rugby a go in Scotland!   Maggie Lawrie from Strathmore Community Rugby Trust spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about the sessions ...
8m Feb 28, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1133: Millie Knight Visually Impaired Alpine Skier Has Been Selected to Compete at the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games
Today (Tuesday 22 February 2022) Paralympics GB have announced the selected athletes who will be representing Great Britain in Beijing at the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games (4 - 13 March 2022). RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with visually impaired alpine skier Millie Knight who along with her Guide Skier, Bret Wild, have been selected to compete at the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games. M...
5m Feb 22, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1034: Let's Get Active Day 2022
An upcoming event in Liverpool is hoping to give blind and partially sighted people of all ages the chance to try new sports. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.   If you're in the Merseyside area and would like to give it a go, you can go along to the Greenbank Sports Academy on Sunday February 13th. Or sign up beforehand at www.sightlosscouncils.org.uk/events/lets-get-active-day-liverpo...
5m Feb 11, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1033: National Swimming Gala For Blind And Partially Sighted Kids
Each year, the charity British Blind Sport holds it's, free and popular, swimming gala for visually impaired children aged 3 to 17. There's fun for beginners and competitions for swimmers who like a challenge and everyone is welcome. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Philippa Bass, from BBS, to learn more about the event and how you can register to attend. If you'd like more info a...
4m Feb 11, 2022
4m
S1 Ep1032: Calling All Visually Impaired Footy Fans, Fancy A Game?
You may be surprised to learn that, as a country famous for it's love of football, Scotland doesn't have many options for blind or partially sighted people to take up the game. That might be about to change though with the help of RNIB Scotland, Bathgate CFC and partners like the Scottish Football Association. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke with Dan Meikle from RNIB Scotland to lear...
9m Jan 31, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1031: Wrekin Rowers Reflect After Epic Fundraising Challenge
Barry Snell catches up with Stuart Shepherd and Stuart Richards, 2 of the 'Wrekin Rowers' who have just completed the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a 3000 mile row across the Atlantic Ocean. The four-man crew were fundraising for RNIB and the Severn Hospice and have so far managed to raise more than £106k. If you would like to find out more about the Wrekin Rowers please click on the li...
7m Jan 25, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1030: Blind Runner Goes From Couch to 5K to Boston Marathon
By his own admission, Dave Williams said he was the type of person who wouldn't run for a bus and getting fit wasn't his first priority. After being bitten by the tandem cycling bug, he moved onto running completely by accident. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Dave to find out how you can team up with a guide runner, how you start off your running journey and how you get to the ...
10m Jan 21, 2022
10m
S1 Ep1029: Helping More Blind And Partially Sighted People Into Sport And Leisure
British Blind Sport is a charity which is dedicated to making sport and leisure activities as accessible as possible for blind and partially sighted people of all ages. They also work with governing bodies, along with industry leaders and providers, to make venues and opportunities open and welcoming for people with sight loss. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Alex Pitts, from BBS,...
8m Jan 20, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1028: #TWAC 2021 - Wreckin Rowers Almost At Finish Line
Barry Snell chats to Stuart Shepherd from the Wreckin Rowers, as the and his crew members row frantically towards Antigua and the end of the #TWAC Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 2021, a 3,000 mile row across the Atlantic Ocean to raise money for RNIB and the Severn Hospice. During a brief rest Stuart talks about some of the challenges they have faced, including having their boat damaged by...
8m Jan 19, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1027: York Leisure Centre Welcomes Customers With Visual Impairments
Energise Leisure Centre in York are just one of the organisations that have taken advantage of a free accessibility toolkit from the charity Thomas Pocklington Trust. The free toolkit provides training and support for leisure providers, and their staff, to create a welcoming and accessible environment for customers who are blind or partially sighted. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke t...
4m Jan 18, 2022
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S1 Ep1026: Free Leisure Sector Toolkit Can Improve Opportunities For Blind And Partially Sighted People
Many blind and partially sighted people miss out on going to places like the gym, leisure centre or other sporting clubs, simply because the venues don't know how to assist someone with a sight loss condition. Now, a new free toolkit from Pocklington Trust and UK Coaching can help service providers make their venues welcoming and confident places to go. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spok...
6m Jan 17, 2022
6m
S1 Ep959: Rollerblading With A Visual Impairment
Barry Snell chats to Matthew Allcock, who despite his visual impairment loves nothing better than a sporting challenge… the latest of which is Rollerblading. Matthew is keen for more people with sight loss to get involved and he certainly thinks its worth all the cuts and bruises. {Image: A close up of someone's legs, from the knee down. They are outside, in the sun and they are wearing shiny...
7m Jan 10, 2022
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S1 Ep1025: Scottish 10 Pin Bowling Club For Visually Impaired People
The Saltire Strikers are a 10 pin bowling club, based in Glasgow, for blind and partially sighted people of all ages. The club is looking for new members and volunteers to get involved in the game, for fun or for competitions. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Ian Stevenson, from Saltire Strikers, to learn more about the club. If you'd like more info, or would like to join as a pla...
4m Dec 07, 2021
4m
S1 Ep1024: Scottish Charity Inviting Blind And Partially Sighted People To Try Curling And Golf
Scottish Disability Golf And Curling are looking for more visually impaired people to try the game of golf or curling, even if they've never taken part in the pursuits before. You can play for fun, to increase your social circle or even play in national and international competitions. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales, from SDGC, to learn more about the sports and how you ...
6m Nov 17, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1020: Return Of Sailing Week For Visually Impaired People
After a 2 year break, due to Lockdown rules, the ever popular Blind Sailing Week is back. If your blind or partially sighted, you can get out on the water for a fantastic week of yachting and beginners are welcome. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Will Bridge to find out more about the week and how you can get more information. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB See Sport Differently logo
6m Nov 16, 2021
6m
S1 Ep961: Get into Rowing!
Now when it comes to getting active and involved in sports, Rowing might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but Ellie's been catching up with one woman, who takes it all in her stride. To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently (https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/see-sport-differently)   You can also find more interviews, case studies and info...
8m Oct 06, 2021
8m
S1 Ep960: Dance Dosti #SeeSportDifferently
With the launch of See Sports Differently we are looking at all the different ways people find to stay active and socialise with other people, Ellie's been talking to one group ahead of their first face to face session. To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently (https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/see-sport-differently)   You can also find more interv...
6m Oct 04, 2021
6m
S1 Ep958: Matthews Story #SeeSportDifferently
With the launch of See Sport Differently we've been talking to blind and partially sighted people about their experience with sports. Ellie's been catching up with one man whose experience with Rugby brought him out of a dark depression and gave him the opportunity of a lifetime. To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently (https://www.rnib.org.uk/ab...
9m Oct 01, 2021
9m
S1 Ep959: Chatting Rugby With Leeds Rhino James King
Let's chat rugby! And today, joining our Paulina Kuchorew to share with us his love of Rugby, is Leeds Rhinos Physical Disability Rugby League player James King.  RNIB knows that sport can have a positive impact on people's lives, but new research shows that blind and partially sighted people are twice as likely to be inactive than people without sight loss.   RNIB's new  See Sport Different...
11m Sep 30, 2021
11m
S1 Ep956: VI Tennis at The Globe
To celebrate RNIB’w #SeeSportDifferently campaign Connect Radio’s Red Szell met rising VI Tennis star Naqi Rizvi at The Globe Tennis Club in Camden. To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently (https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/see-sport-differently)   You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferent...
10m Sep 30, 2021
10m
S1 Ep958: Anyone can become a runner!
Running may seem to some like something that is for the fittest of the fit, people who have always been runners but Ellie's been talking to partially sighted runner Sundip who started running in his late 20's and now 10 years later has completed ultra marathons. Ellie's been finding out what motivates him, and what his advice would be to novice runners about to get started. To get involved wit...
7m Sep 30, 2021
7m
S1 Ep957: Running the London Marathon for RNIB
The London Marathon is happening on October 3rd, Ellie's been catching up with one runner from team RNIB to find out her story and history with the race. You can donate to Michelle's Just Giving find for RNIB here: Michelle Pitts is fundraising for RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People (justgiving.com) (https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/michelle-pitts2?fbclid=IwAR3yXTHpATfyG-_K3...
6m Sep 29, 2021
6m
S1 Ep955: RNIB's New Campaign Urges Us To 'See Sport Differently'
Today, RNIB launched their new See Sport Differently campaign. Created in partnership with British Blind Sport and funded by Sport England and the National Lottery, this three year project aims to break down barriers in sport and increase participation opportunities for blind and partially sighted people. Sport can have a positive impact on people’s lives but research shows that visually impa...
9m Sep 28, 2021
9m
S1 Ep953: Callum's experience at games as a blind football fan
See Sport Differently launches today! We've been finding out what you love about sport. Ellie's been catching up with football fan Callum Russell about his love for a certain team from Manchester. To find out more about See Sport Differently please visit the website See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently (https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/see-sport-differently)   You can also find more ...
5m Sep 28, 2021
5m
S1 Ep954: See Sport Differently - How Sport Can Change A Life!
We've been hearing from you about how sports have changed the course of your lives. Ellie's caught up with Frankie Rohan to discuss the positive impact of VI tennis on her, and the younger members of you VI Tennis club. G   To find out more about See Sport Differently, please visit this website - See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently (https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/see-sport-differen...
6m Sep 28, 2021
6m
S1 Ep952: Sheffield's VI Walking Group!
We already know walking is good for your health, it gets you out in the fresh air, back to nature and of course exercising. But for this walking group the friendships that have been forged and the new people you meet are the most important thing when it comes to walking.  To find out more about Sheffields VI Walking group please visit this website: Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind (srsb.o...
7m Sep 27, 2021
7m
S1 Ep951: ScarBoccia!
Boccia is an inclusive Paralympic sport. With the success of David Smith in Boccia at the Paralympics in Tokyo this summer the popularity of the sport may well rise. Ellies been catching up with a club in Scarbrough, Scarboccia, to find out more about the sport and to see what they think of David's success.. To find out more about Scarboccia please visit their website here Scarboccia – For Eve...
6m Sep 21, 2021
6m
S1 Ep950: The UK's only VI Morris Dancing!
Time now to hear about a group with a difference, So Xsighted Morris are the only VI Morris dancing group in the country, possibly the world. Ellie's been finding out more about them. To find out more about the group please visit their website here: So Xsighted Morris | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SoXsighted) Image shows: So Xsighted Morris Logo. An eye with So Xsighted written using t...
7m Sep 19, 2021
7m
S1 Ep935: Success For Jim Gales at British Open
RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats with Jim Gales, MBE about winning the British Open disability golf championship, his third time doing so. Jim is the Chair and captain OF Scottish Disability Golf and Curling. To find out more about SDGC please visit https://www.scottishdgc.org.uk {Image - RNIB logo, Written in Black  Writing RNIB See Differently against a white background. There is a p...
8m Sep 17, 2021
8m
S1 Ep934: Rebecca Redfern - Tokyo Paralympics GB VI Swimming Silver Medallist Interview
Here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with some of the Paralympics GB visually impaired medal winners from the Tokyo Paralympic Games to find out how they got into sport, what winning that medal was like out in Tokyo and their advice for other visually impaired people on how to get into sport at any level. Rebecca began by telling Toby how she grew up in a very competitive household wi...
7m Sep 16, 2021
7m
S1 Ep933: Chris Skelley - Tokyo Paralympics GB VI Judo Gold Medallist Interview
Here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with some of the Paralympics GB visually impaired medal winners from the Tokyo Paralympic Games to find out how they got into sport, what winning that medal was like out in Tokyo and their advice for other visually impaired people on how to get into sport at any level.   Our Toby Davey caught up with Chris Skelley who won Paralympics GB’s first Ju...
9m Sep 15, 2021
9m
S1 Ep933: Ellen Buttrick - Tokyo Paralympics GB VI Rowing Gold Medallist Follow Up Interview
Here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with some of the Paralympics GB visually impaired medal winners from the Tokyo Paralympic Games to find out how they got into sport, what winning that medal was like out in Tokyo and their advice for other visually impaired people on how to get into sport at any level.   Our Toby Davey caught up with Ellen Buttrick, who along with the rest of the ...
12m Sep 15, 2021
12m
S1 Ep933: Aileen McGlynn - Tokyo Paralympics GB VI Cycling Silver Medallist Follow Up Interview
Here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with some of the Paralympics GB visually impaired medal winners from the Tokyo Paralympic Games to find out how they got into sport, what winning that medal was like out in Tokyo and their advice for other visually impaired people on how to get into sport at any level.   Our Toby Davey court up with Aileen McGlynn who with her Pilot Hellen Scott w...
11m Sep 15, 2021
11m
S1 Ep932: Dan Pembroke - Tokyo Paralympics GB VI Javelin Gold Medallist Follow Up Interview
Here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with some of the Paralympics GB visually impaired medal winners from the Tokyo Paralympic Games to find out how they got into sport, what winning that medal was like out in Tokyo and their advice for other visually impaired people on how to get into sport at any level.   Our Toby Davey court up with Dan Pembroke who smashed Paralympic records and ...
11m Sep 14, 2021
11m
S1 Ep931: Wreckin' Rowers September Update
RNIB Connect Rowers Barry Snell chats to the crew members of the Wreckin' Rowers, who are currently in full training, ahead of their upcoming Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, where they hope to raise over 100k for RNIB and the Severn Hospice. The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is a 3000 mile race from the Canary Islands to Antigua. Wrekin-Rowers have also released a short promotional v...
8m Sep 07, 2021
8m
S1 Ep923: A Look Back At The Tokyo Paralympics
Sports Reporter Tom Burton looks back at some of the Highlight's of the 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, which saw ParalympicsGB finish second in the medals table, amassing 124 medals, including 41 golds. Congratulations to all the athletes that have competed so splendidly at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games!  {Image - RNIB See differently logo. written in bold Black letters against a white backdro...
4m Sep 06, 2021
4m
S1 Ep922: Gold for the Paralympics GB Mixed Coxed 4 Rowing Team
With more medals coming in for the Paralympics GB team out in Tokyo, here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with GB medal winners.   Our Toby Davey recently caught up with visually impaired Ellen Buttrick and the rest of the Paralympics GB Mixed Coxed 4 rowing team to chat with them about their fantastic Gold medal winning final race. The team began by introducing themselves and explai...
6m Aug 31, 2021
6m
S1 Ep922: Tokyo Paralympic Silver Medal for Aileen McGlynn and Helen Scott in the 1000M Time Trial
With more medals coming in for the Paralympics GB team out in Tokyo, here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with GB visually impaired medal winners.   Our Toby Davey recently caught up with Aileen McGlynn and her pilot Helen Scott to chat with them about their Paralympic Silver Medal in the 1000M Time Trial. Aileen and Helen won their Silver medal after only teaming up together twelve ...
4m Aug 31, 2021
4m
S1 Ep920: Steve Bate and Adam Duggleby Win First Visually Impaired Team GB Tokyo Paralympic Medal
As the Tokyo Paralympics get underway here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with GB visually impaired medal winners.     Our Toby Davey recently caught up with Steve Bate and Adam Duggleby who won the first visually impaired GB Team medal with a Silver in the tandem 4,000m individual pursuit final.    Steve began by telling Toby what that final race was like and not bad at all comin...
3m Aug 26, 2021
3m
S1 Ep921: Paralympics Chat With VI Judo Champion Marc Powell
As the Paralympics get underway in Tokyo, we are hearing from Paralympians from across the years who are sharing their thoughts on what will no doubt be a very different event this time around. RNIB Connect Radio's Steven Scott spoke to visually impaired Judo champion Marc Powell who took part in the London 2012 games, to find out his views on this year’s event. You can follow the Paralympic ...
9m Aug 24, 2021
9m
S1 Ep920: David Clarke's Football and Paralympics Memories
David Clarke, RNIB Director of Services is a footballing legend.  Here he talks to RNIB about the highlights of his football career and the role he played in the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. Image is of an RNIB football, with David Clarke's signature below the RNIB logo. 
4m Aug 23, 2021
4m
S1 Ep919: Meet Blind Skater Dan Mancina
Have you been inspired by Sky Brown and the other fabulous skateboarders at the Tokyo2020 Olympic Games?   Would you love to give it a try but are perhaps worried that being visually impaired will make it impossible?   Well, today we're joined by blind skater Dan Mancina, who not only wants to do away with negative perceptions of visual impairment, but also hopes to get adaptive skateboardi...
10m Aug 20, 2021
10m
S1 Ep918: Naomi Riches MBE shares her thoughts about the Tokyo Paralympic Games
With the Tokyo Paralympic Games just around the corner here on RNIB Connect Radio we have been chatting with blind and partially sighted Paralympians, sportsmen and sportswomen to gage their thoughts on the Games and how visually impaired members of the GB Paralympic Team may fare in Tokyo.    Our Toby Davey caught up with Naomi Riches MBE, London 2012 Paralympic Adaptive Rowing Gold medal wi...
6m Aug 19, 2021
6m
S1 Ep918: Tokyo Paralympic Games on Channel 4 with Audio Description
The Tokyo Paralympic Games are just around the corner and once again for blind and partially sighted people Channel 4 will be providing access of their coverage of the games through audio description by RedBe Media.   Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Rachel Yendoll, Head of Content Management at Channel 4 and Red Bee Media Audio Describer George Rose to find out what will be on offer...
9m Aug 19, 2021
9m