S2 Ep108: Charity Funding Golf Lessons For Blind And Partially Sighted People
The Scottish Disability Golf and Curling charity is dedicated to providing blind and partially sighted people with the opportunity to try golf, no matter what your experience. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales, From SDGC, to learn more about the game, it’s social side and how you can grow your participation to compete in global competitions. If you would like to find out m...
9m Sep 26, 2023
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S2 Ep107: I Love The Sporting Challenge And Meeting New Friends
Laura Whittaker had to give up sport when her sight and hearing began to deteriorate. However, with the help of her local tandem club, she began to love sport and all the benefits of being active with different groups of people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Laura to find out what she loves about sport and what she loves about her new activity, Triathlon. If you’d like more inf...
6m Sep 26, 2023
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S2 Ep106: Fancy Trying A Triathlon
Laura Whittaker loved sport but found it difficult to participate in many of her favourites, after being diagnosed with sight and hearing loss. After joining a tandem cycling club, she then took the leap into the world of Triathlon. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Laura about her sporting passion and why she thinks more blind and partially sighted people should take up a sport. I...
6m Sep 22, 2023
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S2 Ep105: Blind Baseball Festival Heads To Cardiff
Blind baseball is a popular sport around the UK. Cardiff will become the latest city to host a Blind Baseball Festival later this month, as Hywel Davies found out. Image shows Blind Baseball Cymru Logo of the Welsh dragon and a baseball on top of two crossed baseball bats.
7m Sep 05, 2023
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S2 Ep104: RNIB's Martin Wingfield On IBSA Success
Now that the 2023 IBSA World Games have concluded, Martin Wingfield, RNIB’s Head of Brand, speaks to Hywel Davies about the impact of the event.
7m Sep 01, 2023
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S2 Ep103: IBSA World Games 2023 - Closing Ceremony - IBSA Flag Handover and Games Close
3m Aug 29, 2023
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S2 Ep103: IBSA World Games 2023 - Closing Ceremony - Sally Barker MBE - Chair of British Blind Sport
8m Aug 29, 2023
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S2 Ep103: IBSA World Games 2023 - Closing Ceremony - Sally Lamont - IBSA General Secretary
2m Aug 29, 2023
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S2 Ep103: IBSA World Games 2023 - Closing Ceremony - Ilgar Rahimov - President of International Blind Sport Federation
4m Aug 29, 2023
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S2 Ep103: IBSA World Games 2023 - Closing Ceremony - Round Table Discussion
Paul Ryb (GB Tennis), Monica Smith (GB Tennis), Grace Hobbs (Australia Tennis), Janiece Wallace (Games Volunteer), Armin Cheraghi (Games Volunteer), Darren Harris (Games LOC), Alaina McGregor (British Blind Sport) and Martin Wingfield (Director of Brand, RNIB)
14m Aug 29, 2023
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S2 Ep103: IBSA World Games 2023 - Closing Ceremony - Malene Stanley - Director of Venues and Events - University of Birmingham
1m Aug 29, 2023
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S2 Ep103: IBSA World Games 2023 - Closing Ceremony - Panel Introduction
Paul Ryb (GB Tennis), Monica Smith (GB Tennis), Grace Hobbs (Australia Tennis), Janiece Wallace (Games Volunteer), Armin Cheraghi (Games Volunteer), Darren Harris (Games LOC), Alaina McGregor (British Blind Sport) and Martin Wingfield (Director of Brand, RNIB)
6m Aug 29, 2023
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S2 Ep103: IBSA World Games 2023 - Closing Ceremony - Chaman Lal - Lord Mayor of Birmingham
3m Aug 29, 2023
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103: IBSA WORLD GAMES 2023 - Closing Ceremony - Jasmine Gardosi - Birmingham Poet Laureate
10m Aug 29, 2023
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S2 Ep102: World Games Was An Archery Success
The IBSA World Games in Birmingham showcased blind athletes competing in a number of sports including archery. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Hilda Gibson, from Archery GB, to look back at the winners and a new world record. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA World Games 2023 Logo
2m Aug 28, 2023
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S2 Ep102: British Blind Sport’s CEO Reflects On IBSA World Games 2023.
As the 7th IBSA World Games drew to a close in Birmingham, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to the Chief Executive of British Blind Sport to reflect on a successful event. #RNIBConnect Image Show IBSA World Games 2023 Logo
5m Aug 28, 2023
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S2 Ep101: Monica Smith Wins Both Gold and Silver in the Blind Tennis at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023
Monica Smith who only took up blind tennis 5 years ago sums up how it feels to have won both a gold and a silver medal in the B1 blind tennis at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 in Birmingham to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey just after Monica received her medals. Image shows Monica in second place in the women's B1 singles medal ceremony
3m Aug 27, 2023
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S2 Ep101: Matt Clayton, IBSA Chef de Mission and CEO of Blind Sports Australia Sums Up the Games
Chef de Mission of the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 Matt Clayton who is also Chief Executive of Blind Sports Australia tells RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey how the games have gone from his point of view as Chef de Mission and also how the Australian team have fared at the games too. Image shows Toby interviewing Matt
5m Aug 27, 2023
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S2 Ep101: Silver in the Men’s Singles Tennis for Neil Balmford at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023
Finals day on Sunday 27 August 2023 for the Blind Tennis at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 in Birmingham and a Silver medal for Neil Balmford in the Men’s B3 Singles and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey managed to catch a few words with Neil just after his silver winning match. Image shows IBSA World Blind Games Birmingham 2023 logo
3m Aug 27, 2023
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S2 Ep100: More Players Needed For German Goalball Teams
Although the game of goalball is popular in Germany, there is a need to grow a new generation of players to represent the country in global tournaments. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to the Goalball Women’s Assistant Coach to find out more. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA World Games 2023 Logo
2m Aug 27, 2023
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S2 Ep99: The Game Of Goalball Is Growing Across The Globe
Aurora Zanolin is the Chair of IBSA Goalball and told RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about the popularity of the game and the standard of play at this year’s IBSA World Games in Birmingham. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA World Games 2023 Logo
3m Aug 27, 2023
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S2 Ep98: India Win the First Ever Women’s Blind Cricket Final at the IBSA World Blind Games
At the IBSA World Blind Games in Birmingham blind and partially sighted women from England Australia and India came together to compete on the cricket pitch for the first time. After a week of matches against each other on Saturday 26 August 2023 the final of the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 Women’s Blind Cricket final was held at Edgbaston between Australia and India with a win for India. RNIB...
2m Aug 27, 2023
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S2 Ep98: Pakistan Beat India to Win the IBSA World Blind Games Men’s Cricket Final
Edgbaston, home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club and many test matches came alive on Saturday 26 August 2023 with the IBSA World Blind Games Men’s Cricket final as Pakistan took on India. Many runs were scored during the match with a win to Pakistan by 8 wickets and RNIB Connect Radios Toby Davey caught up with, Yousaf Haroon, coach of the Pakistan Team during the pitch celebrations. Image...
4m Aug 27, 2023
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S2 Ep98: Silver Medal for the Australian Blind Women’s Cricket Team at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023
The final of the Women’s Blind Cricket at the IBSA World Games 2023 between India and Australia took place on Saturday 26 August 2023 at Edgbaston home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club and host to many test match cricket finals too. Sadly a defeat for Australia in the first World Blind Women’s Cricket Championships but a great pairing of Cortney Webeck and Courtney Lewis 30 runs and 29 runs...
3m Aug 27, 2023
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S2 Ep97: Blind Romanian Chess Champ Takes Gold And Silver At World Games
Romania’s Dacian Pribeanub, scooped a gold and a silver medal at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham at the inaugural blind chess tournament. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to him after the awards ceremony. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA World Games Logo
2m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep97: Blind Romanian Chess Champ Takes Gold And Silver At World Games
Romania’s Dacian Pribeanub, scooped a gold and a silver medal at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham at the inaugural blind chess tournament. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to him after the awards ceremony. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA World Games Logo
2m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep97: Chess Makes It’s Debut At IBSA World Games
The game of blind chess made it’s debut at the 2023 IBSA World Games in Birmingham and RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to the IBSA Chair of Chess, Sorin Lapadatu after the tournaments medals were awarded. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with Sorin Lapadatu
2m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep97: Anti Doping Officials Ensure Fair Play At Global Games
The 2023 IBSA World Games were held in Birmingham and, as with all elite athlete events, anti doping officials are in attendance. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to 2 of the officials involved in athlete testing. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with Marcello & Juliana
3m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep96: Archery Have A Go Session For Blind And Partially Sighted People
As well as elite athletes competing at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham, there’s also a chance for the public to have a go at some of the sports. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell went along to an archery session but did he score a gold? #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Checking Out His Arrows
8m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep95: IBSA World Games 2023 - Afternoon Edition - Interviewee - Dave Williams - Customer Experience Manager RNIB
7m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep94: Another Football Gold Medal for Argentina at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023
Another Gold medal for Argentina at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 as their men’s team win their 3rd gold at Blind Football to add to the one their women’s team won earlier in the games. It was a close thought match against China as it went down to penalties and RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was there on the pitch as the Argentina Team celebrated  and managed to chat with Matias Olivera fro...
2m Aug 26, 2023
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S2 Ep93: World Champion GB VI Archer Steve Prowse Wins Gold at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023
World Champion GB VI Archer Steve Prowse with his wife Lesley as his Spotter win gold at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023. RNIB Connect Radios Toby Davey caught up with Steve and Lesley just after they had received their gold medals. Image shows Steve and Lesley being interviewed by Toby, Steve wearing his gold medal with his right arm in a sling
2m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep93: Blind Veteran GB Archer Terry Piper Wins Gold at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023
Another VI Archery gold for Great Britain as blind veteran and wheelchair user Terry Piper wins gold in the Open Archery competition. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey chatted with Terry just after he had been presented with his gold medal. Image shows Terry wearing his gold medal being interviewed by Toby
3m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep92: Team GB Judo Squad Complete Their Tournament At The IBSA World Games 2023
Blind and partially sighted Judoka from across the globe met at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to the squad to find out how they got on. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA World Games Logo
3m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep91: Family Fun At The IBSA Activation Zone
It’s not just about spectating at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham, there are plenty of chances to get hands on and try some sports for yourself. Hywel Davies spoke to one family in the Activation Zone.
2m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep90: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Carlos Robinson, Scorer for the VI Power Lifting
As the competition hots up on the final day of the power lifting at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 our Toby Davey managed to catch a few words with Carlos Robinson, one of the power Lifting Scorers just before the  first round of power lifting got underway. Image shows Georgian Powerlifter Miriani Ognadze competing in the squat
3m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep89: Blind Archery Tournament Enters Final Stages
The blind archery event at this year’s IBSA World Games is nearing a nail biting finish for some of the world’s best and RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell caught up with Nick Thomas  who’s battling for 1st place. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with Nick Thomas
6m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep89: Archery Event Attracts Blind Competitors From Around The Globe
This year’s IBSA World Games in Birmingham has teams from across the globe competing for medals and Paralympic places. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Kathleen from Norway about her preparation for the archery event. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Interviewing Kathleen, Blind Archer
5m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep89: World Blind Archery Tournament Heads Into Final Stages
Steve Prowse and his wife Lesley are into the final stages of the blind archery competition at this year’s IBSA World Games in Birmingham. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to them before they took to the field for the final days shooting. #RNIBConnect Image Shows IBSA World Games Logo
10m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep89: Charity Staff Helping Out At Global Blind Sports Event
Staff from UK sight loss charity RNIB have been volunteering their time at the 2023 IBSA World Games in Birmingham. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Malcolm Wai, from RNIB, to find out what sports he’s been along to and what it was like handing over medals. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with Malcom Wai
2m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep89: Army Of Volunteers Are Supporting The IBSA World Games 2023
The International Blind Sports Federation is holding it’s 2023 world games in Birmingham. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Val Humphries, from RNIB, who’s part of the volunteer army. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell Interviewing Val Humphries
3m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep88: IBSA 2023 - Goalball Fans Flock To Coventry
The home crowds have been out in force supporting Team GB at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham. Hywel Davies spoke with some of Team GB Goalball’s biggest fans.
2m Aug 25, 2023
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S2 Ep87: IBSA 2023 - GB Men’s Goalball Head Coach Faye Dale
The IBSA Games came to an end for the GB Men’s Goalball team following a defeat to South Korea on Thursday. But there’s still plenty to be positive about, as Hywel Davies found out when he spoke to the team’s Head Coach, Faye Dale. Image: Head Coach Fay Dale
3m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep87: IBSA 2023 - Working At The Goalball Centre In Coventry
A large part of the success of the 2023 IBSA World Games can be attributed to the great number of support staff and volunteers present at each event. Hywel Davies has been speaking to one Table Official in Coventry with a personal link to Goalball.
2m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep86: IBSA 2023 - Joe Roper From Team GB Goalball
The Coventry Building Society Arena has been the hub of Goalball activity during the IBSA World Games, which is where Hywel Davies spoke to Joe Roper following Team GB’s Joe Roper after their final match of the tournament. Image: Goalball player Joe Roper.
3m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep85: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Laura Brooks, England VI Cricket Player Reflects on the Championships
Laura Brooks, from the England Women’s VI Cricket Team reflects on their first championships competing against Australia and India at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023. Sadly they lost to India in the final match of the games but good competitive cricket in Birmingham. Image shows both the Indian and England Women's Blind cricket teams on the pitch
3m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep85: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Claire Daniel, Operations Director Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Edgbaston Stadium
With the finals of the Visually Impaired Cricket of the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 taking place at Edgbaston on Saturday 26 August 2023 our Toby Davey popped round to the stadium to chat with Claire Daniel, Operations Director at Warwickshire county Cricket Club to find out how they have been working with IBSA and the ECB to make the finals as accessible for all the blind and partially sighted...
3m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep85: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Jess Lowe VI England Women’s Cricket Player
Proud Dad Nick reflects on how his daughter Jess Lowe and the rest of the England VI Cricket Team have been faring during the IBSA World Blind Games in Birmingham. Our Toby Davey caught up with Nick just after Jess had finished bowling the first over of a very critical match for England as they take on India in their final match of the games. Image shows IBSA World Blind Games Birmingham 2023
2m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep85: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Activation Zone - VI Judo Lesson
Have you ever wanted to have a go at some of the blind sports that many blind and partially sighted people play and compete in at local, national, international and world levels?  Well now is your chance as at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 taking place in Birmingham and the West Midlands through the British Blind Sport Activation Zone you can try your hand at Blind cricket, Blind Tennis, Blin...
18m Aug 24, 2023
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S2 Ep85: IBSA World Blind Games 2023, Activation Zone - Goalball Lesson
Have you ever wanted to have a go at some of the Blind Sports that many blind and partially sighted people play and compete in at local, national, international and world levels? Well now is your chance as at the IBSA World Blind Games 2023 taking place in Birmingham and the West Midlands through the British Blind Sport Activation Zone you can try your hand at Blind cricket, Blind Tennis, Blind...
9m Aug 24, 2023
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