S2 Ep645: Paralympic Fan Zone At Battersea Power Station: Chat with Kylie Grimes
Hubert has been visiting the flag ship paralympic fan zone at Battersea Power Station, which was opened by Paralympians Danielle Brown MBE and Kylie Grimes. In this podcast Hubert speaks to Kylie about the personal impact of her paralympic achievements, what impact she feels they have on women’s sport and the impact she hopes the fan zones will have. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A whit...
5m Aug 30, 2024
5m
S2 Ep645: Paralympic Fan Zone At Battersea Power Station: Chat with Danielle Brown MBE
Hubert has been visiting the flag ship Paralympic fan zone location at Battersea Power Station, which was opened by Paralympians Danielle Brown MBE, and Kylie Grimes, here Hubert speaks to Danielle about her experience at the Paralympic games, and what these sorts of locations launching means to her and paralympic sports. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written ...
5m Aug 30, 2024
5m
S2 Ep645: Paralympic Fan zone At Battersea Power Station: Chat With Louise Errington-Thomas
Ocean Outdoor and Paralympics GB have launched for the first time paralympic fan zone locations around England for fans to get together, watch the games, socialist and try out various different sports. Hubert has visited the flag ship location at Battersea Power station, and he managed to grab a chat with the Power Station’s marketing director Louise Errington-Thomas.
4m Aug 30, 2024
4m
Toby Davey Live From Paris 2024 Thursday 29th August 2024
Our Paralympics correspondent Toby Davey checks in from Paris during Thursday's Afternoon Edition show with David Hogg. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in black, underlined with a bold pink line and with 'Connect Radio' written below.
5m Aug 30, 2024
5m
Allan Russell Live from Paris - Thursday 29th August 2024
Our sports correspondent Toby Davey checks in from Paris during Thursday's Daily Connect with Barry Snell. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in black, underlined with a bold pink line and with 'Connect Radio' written below.
4m Aug 29, 2024
4m
S2 Ep644: 'Down The Line' - Episode 5
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? Image: RNIB Connect Radio logo
18m Aug 28, 2024
18m
S2 Ep643: Paralympic Fan Zone Events Launch
This time sports fans will be able to enjoy the Paralympic game sin a very different way, as Ocean Outdoor together with Paralympics GB are putting on Fan Zone events in different locations around the country for fans to get together, connect with each other and soak up the atmosphere of the games. Hubert has been speaking to Ocean Outdoor to find out more.
6m Aug 23, 2024
6m
S2 Ep642: 'Down The Line' - Episode 4
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.  This time, looking back on the first round of action in the Premier League.
9m Aug 20, 2024
9m
S2 Ep640: Rowing is a Great Sport for Blind and Partially Sighted People….
With the great British Olympic Rowing Team coming back from Paris with 8 medals and the Paralympics GB Rowing squad including visually impaired rower Sam Murray hoping for medals in Paris too. Have you ever wondered about taking up rowing as a blind or partially sighted person whether that might just be for pleasure or maybe having your sights on representing Paralympics GB at a future Paralymp...
5m Aug 20, 2024
5m
S2 Ep640: Paralympics GB Rower Sam Murray on the Lead Up to the Paris Paralympic Games
With the Paris Paralympic Games just around the corner here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with some of the Paralympics GB visually impaired athletes who will be competing out in Paris with the hope of winning some medals too. At the home of British Rowing in Caversham just outside Reading and on the edge of the Redgrave Pinsent Rowing Lake RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up w...
7m Aug 20, 2024
7m
S2 Ep641: Mona Jethwa - The Way I Play
A BBC documentary sets out to explore the intersectionality of race and disability in Welsh sport, it's hosted by ‘VI Rugby’ player Mona Jethwa. Hywel Davies has been hearing more. You can watch the documentary by following this link - New Voices from Wales - Series 7: 3. The Way I Play - BBC iPlayer (https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0021m8m/new-voices-from-wales-series-7-3-the-way-i-play)
9m Aug 20, 2024
9m
S2 Ep639: Fen Tigers To Host European Goalball Championship Matches
Some of the world’s best goalball players will be making their way to the UK in 2025. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the Fen Tigers’ plans for hosting the one of the biggest tournaments in the sport. You can find out more about the Fen Tigers and the  European Goalball Championship on their Facebook page - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/fentigersgball/?locale=en_GB) Image: Fen Tigers...
8m Aug 19, 2024
8m
S2 Ep637: Paralympics GB Silver Swimming Medalist Rebecca Redfern MBE on the Lead Up to the Paris Paralympic Games
With the Paris Paralympic Games just around the corner here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with some of the Paralympics GB visually impaired athletes who will be competing out in Paris with the hope of winning some medals too. With 5 Paralympics GB visually impaired swimmers competing in the swimming competition starting on 29 August 2024 in the swimming pool of the Paris La Défense ...
7m Aug 19, 2024
7m
S2 Ep636: Paralympics GB Judo Gold Medalist Chris Skelley MBE on the Lead Up to the Paris Paralympic Games
With the Paris Paralympic Games just around the corner here on RNIB Connect Radio we are catching up with some of the Paralympics GB visually impaired athletes who will be competing out in Paris with the hope of winning some medals too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Tokyo 2020 Paralympics GB Judo Gold medal champion Chris Skelley MBE to find out how he and the rest of the Paral...
6m Aug 19, 2024
6m
S2 Ep638: 'Down The Line' - Episode 3
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.  This time, looking ahead to the start of the Premier League, along with the latest results in Scotland.
13m Aug 14, 2024
13m
S2 Ep635: New Goal ball Club Launches in Chelmsford
If you are looking to get into Goal Ball, or you are very much the professional in the sport, a new club has now launched in Chelmsford, and Hubert has been talking to the people behind the club launch to find out more.
7m Aug 12, 2024
7m
S2 Ep634: 'Down The Line' - Episode 2
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?
9m Aug 06, 2024
9m
S2 Ep633: 'Down The Line' - Episode 1
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.
17m Jul 30, 2024
17m
S2 Ep632: Dave Heeley Looks Ahead To Gruelling Cycle Challenge
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 (https://b...
6m Jul 24, 2024
6m
S2 Ep629: Channel 4 Announces Audio Described Coverage Of 2024 Paralympic Games
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 (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.out...
11m Jul 23, 2024
11m
S2 Ep606: Hemel Hempstead Cricket Club Update
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 ...
7m Jul 17, 2024
7m
S2 Ep592: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 7
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.
13m Jul 16, 2024
13m
S2 Ep607: Bowls Club in Leicestershire
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.
5m Jul 16, 2024
5m
S2 Ep591: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 6
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.
12m Jul 11, 2024
12m
S2 Ep590: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 5
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.
11m Jul 08, 2024
11m
S2 Ep589: New Taster Sport And Activity Events For Blind And Partially Sighted People
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 (https:...
7m Jul 08, 2024
7m
S2 Ep588: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 4
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...
18m Jul 03, 2024
18m
S2 Ep587: Get Your Skates On With IS-vid
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 (https://www.ichopeevents.co.uk/is-vid-accessible)
3m Jun 27, 2024
3m
S2 Ep587: IS-vid Project Takes To The Ice In Cardiff
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 (https://www.ichopeevents.co.uk/is-vid-accessible) Image: Skaters on the ice at the Vindico Arena in Cardiff.
5m Jun 27, 2024
5m
S2 Ep586: Looking Ahead To The FA Disability Cup 2024
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 (https://www.thefa.com/news/2024/jun/11/the-fa-disability-cup-2024) Image: A plain black backgr...
7m Jun 26, 2024
7m
S2 Ep585: RNC Chase Cup Glory
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...
5m Jun 26, 2024
5m
S2 Ep584: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 3
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 cir...
14m Jun 26, 2024
14m
S2 Ep583: Para Athlete Has Sights Set on Gold
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 ac...
7m Jun 24, 2024
7m
S2 Ep569: Attending Women's Rugby At Twickenham Stadium
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 b...
8m Jun 21, 2024
8m
S2 Ep568: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 2
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...
11m Jun 18, 2024
11m
S2 Ep566: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 1
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 ' UEF...
13m Jun 12, 2024
13m
S2 Ep567: Football Fan's Accessible Scottish Stadium Challenge
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
10m Jun 12, 2024
10m
S2 Ep565: Fun Football Taster Sessions
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...
5m Jun 11, 2024
5m
S2 Ep564: Play For Fun Or Play Competitively, Blind Golf Is Growing In Popularity
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 (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outl...
11m Jun 10, 2024
11m
S2 Ep510: Summer 'Have A Go Days' From British Blind Sport
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 (https://britishblindsport.org.uk/hagd)
5m Jun 03, 2024
5m
S2 Ep509: Join The First Goalball Club In North Wales
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 (mailto:Kathryn.Fielding@goalballuk.com) Image...
6m May 20, 2024
6m
S2 Ep508: Meet Unbound Dance Theatre
Dance can be a great way to not only move your body, but also socialise, and express yourself. And it’s even greater when it’s inclusive. Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to chat about Unbound Dance Theatre, a new inclusive dance company, is their artistic director Sandrine Monin and one of their VI performers and board members Helen Davies. For more information visit: Unbound Dance Theatre: Incl...
9m May 16, 2024
9m
S2 Ep507: Gareth's Goalball Pathway
Goalball UK’s Performance Pathway Programme is benefitting players across the country, both on and off the court. Hywel Davies caught up with one of the pathway’s newest members to talk goalball, fundraising and marathon running.
5m May 13, 2024
5m
S2 Ep506: Hamilton Judo Club Inclusion
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is movement, from small simple things like dancing around your kitchen or going out for a walk to doing martial arts and doing a tandem ride. Today, our Paulina hears about an inclusive judo club in Scotland with John Kane from Hamilton Judo Club Inclusion. Follow the club here. (https://www.facebook.com/lanarkshirejudodisabilityhub/) I...
8m May 13, 2024
8m
S2 Ep505: Chatting Judo With 13-Year-Old Daniel Fiddes
 It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is movement, from small simple things like dancing around your kitchen or going out for a walk to doing martial arts and doing a tandem ride. Today, our Paulina chats with one young man about his love of judo and how he fell in love with the sport. Follow Hamilton Judo club on Facebook here. (https://www.facebook.com/hamiltonjudo/?local...
8m May 13, 2024
8m
S2 Ep476: VI Cricket 2024 Season Preview – Hemel Hempstead
To close our preview series for this year’s season, we take a look at new cricket clubs that hope to join in the fun. Here, Hubert speaks to the coach of the new Hemel Hempstead Cricket Club Richard Grayson.
6m May 02, 2024
6m
S2 Ep477: Try Goalball In South Wales
The sport of Goalball is played across the world, and you can try your hand at the game in South Wales later this month. Hywel Davies as been catching up with the team at South Wales Goalball Club. You can find more information on the South Wales Goalball website: Clwb Pêl-Gôl De Cymru | South Wales Goalball Club (google.com) (https://sites.google.com/view/swgoalball?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAA...
7m May 02, 2024
7m
S2 Ep475: Accessible Stadia VI Celtic Fan Jerry McColgan
What’s it like being a VI match-going football fan? Our David Hogg spoke to Jerry McColgan, a life-long Celtic supporter to find out…
3m Apr 25, 2024
3m
S2 Ep472: VI Cricket 2024 Season Preview – Somerset
The penultimate piece in our VI Cricket 2024 season preview series, as Hubert speaks to Somerset Cricket Club.
6m Apr 25, 2024
6m
S2 Ep474: Accessible Stadia Celtic FC Disability Access Officer
RNIB’s Accessible Stadia Guide aims to make blind or partially sighted match-going fans have as stress free a time as possible supporting their team. David Hogg spoke to Alexis Dobbin from Celtic to find out what’s on offer at Parkhead.
4m Apr 25, 2024
4m