Sinopsis
If you are blind or partially sighted and have an interest in sport, whether it be as a participant or as an observer, this podcast is for you! Get involved and join the conversation by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk (mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk)
Episodios
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S2 Ep1269: Goalball Aspire Days Coming To South Wales
13/08/2025 Duración: 07minIf you know an aspiring young sportsperson in Wales, then Goalball UK have an opportunity to get active this autumn and winter, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. For more information on the upcoming Aspire Days visit the Goalball UK website - Welcome to Goalball UK: Homepage
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S2 Ep1268: ITV Reflect On Audio Described Coverage At UEFA Women's Euros
28/07/2025 Duración: 08minBlind and partially sighted football fans were able to follow England football matches at this year’s UEFA Women’s Euros using audio description. Hywel Davies has been hearing how the service was received and what’s next for broadcaster ITV. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)
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S2 Ep1221: Inclusive Open Water Swimming Sessions In Brighton
28/07/2025 Duración: 08minRecent research by Brighton University has led to some dedicated accessible open swimming sessions launching in the city. Allan Russell spoke to Sadie Rockliffe to learn more... Read more about the sessions on the University of Brighton Website - Pioneering new project explores inclusive open water swimming with visually impaired community Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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S2 Ep1220: Action Audio Trials At Wimbledon
08/07/2025 Duración: 10minTrials of a new way to enjoy tennis have been taking place at Wimbledon this year. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about ‘Action Audio’. For more information on Action Audio, visit their website - Action Audio - Making sports broadcasts accessible to people living with blindness or low vision Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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S2 Ep1169: 'Inclusive Kicks' With Cardiff City Community Foundation
07/07/2025 Duración: 09minCardiff City Community Foundation run football sessions for children of all abilities. Hywel Davies has been hearing about their ‘Inclusive Kicks’ sessions. For more information on 'Inclusive Kicks' sessions, visit the Cardiff City Community Foundation website - Cardiff City FC Foundation | Inclusive Kicks Ages 5-11
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S2 Ep1168: Blind Baseball Cymru And RSBC Team Up For 'Give It A Go' Days
01/07/2025 Duración: 07minBatter up! Blind Baseball Cymru and the RSBC are giving children and young people the chance to try Blind Baseball this summer. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can get involved in the upcoming 'Give it a Go' days. For more information on the 'Give it a Go' days, visit the Blind Baseball Cymru website - Give It a Go days! – Blind Baseball Cymru
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S2 Ep1167: Try VI Surfing This Summer With Surfing England
01/07/2025 Duración: 08minEver thought of giving surfing a go? Well, Surfing England has some visually impaired surf sessions coming up in August and September and you could join them in the water for a fun day of learning how to surf. Joining us, to tell us more about the sessions, is Jack Patching, Adaptive Pathway Manager at Surfing England. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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S2 Ep1166: RNC Compete At The Goalball Clubs World Cup
18/06/2025 Duración: 06minThe Goalball Clubs World Cup recently took place Finland. Hywel Davies has been speaking to the RNC’s Women’s Goalball team to hear how they got on in the tournament. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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S2 Ep1165: Penny Briscoe CBE Named ParalympicsGB Chef de Mission For 2028 Games In Los Angeles
17/06/2025 Duración: 13minParalympicsGB recently announced the Chef de Mission for the upcoming 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles. Hywel Davies has been speaking with Penny Briscoe CBE about the importance of her role and the work that’s already begun in the lead-up to the LA games. Image description: Penny in conversation during the Paris Paralympics Games 2024. She's sitting down, hands moving animatedly as she talks. She's wearing a white sports shirt with "Great Britain" written across the front. Her short blonde bob is parted in the middle and you can see a podium with ParalympicsGB branding behind her.
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S2 Ep1130: EE FA Disability Cup - West Bromwich Albion Blind FC 's Kieran Clarke
16/06/2025 Duración: 06minA weekend of disability football is on the horizon as the finals of the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’ are coming to St George’s Park. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the upcoming Blind Football Final. For more information in the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’, visit the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup 2025
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S2 Ep1129: Birmingham Futsal's Doug Pratt On The EE FA Disability Cup Partially Sighted Final
11/06/2025 Duración: 06minA weekend of disability football is on the horizon as the finals of the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’ are coming to St George’s Park. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the upcoming Visually Impaired final. For more information in the ‘EE FA Disability Cup’, visit the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup 2025
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S2 Ep1128: Welcome Service At Yorkshire Cricket Club
29/05/2025 Duración: 07minImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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S2 Ep1127: GiveVision Headset for Football and Live Events
20/05/2025 Duración: 06minOur Daivd Hogg finds out about a devices that can make watching live football much more accessible for blind and partially sighted fans…
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S2 Ep1119: Scottish Disability Sport Host National Exhibition On 14th June
16/05/2025 Duración: 06minOn the 14th June Scottish Disability Sport (SDS), supported by The Motability Scheme, are hosting a national exhibition for people with a disability to find out what sports and physical activities they can get involved in. There will be opportunities to meet new people, learn about schemes and organisations that can offer support, and educational opportunities for people without disabilities to learn about inclusive practise and ways to make society more accessible. It’s taking place from 10 am to 4pm at the University of Stirling and Amelia spoke to Para swimmer and SDS Board Member, Laura Pilkington, and Visually impaired athlete and VI Ambassador, Samantha Gough, to learn more. Learn more on the SDS website - National Exhibition Event 2025 - Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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S2 Ep1120: RNC Head To The Goalball Club World Cup
15/05/2025 Duración: 07minFollowing their performance at last year’s European Goalball Club Association (EGCA) Women's Champions League, the RNC’s Women’s Goalball team has been invited to one of the sport's biggest tournaments next week. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the team’s preparations for the Goalball Club World Cup. You can find more information on the official website of the tournament - goalballworldcup2025.com Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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S2 Ep1111: Female Futures Programme From The FA And Goalball UK
07/05/2025 Duración: 14minGoalball UK and The English FA have joined forces in the search for new female talent. Hywel Davies has been finding out about the ‘Female Futures’ programme. For more information on the programme, including how to take part - visit the Goalball UK website - Female Futures Programme – Goalball UK and The FA Para Football joint initiative! - Goalball UK Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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S2 Ep1065: Audio Described Six Nations Rugby A Hit For ITV
01/04/2025 Duración: 07minITV and Guinness helped to make this year’s coverage of the Men’s Six Nations rugby tournament more accessible than ever. Hywel Davies has been finding out what the reaction has been like from sports fans. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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S2 Ep970: Latest From The Fen Tigers Goalball Team
12/03/2025 Duración: 07minAfter a busy few weeks of action, Hywel Davies has been catching up with the latest news from the Fen Tigers Goalball team. You can find more information on the Fen Tigers on their Facebook page - (20+) Facebook
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S2 Ep969: Get Involved With Scottish Disabilty Golf
04/03/2025 Duración: 07minRNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell speaks to avid Alan Oliver and also to RNIB's Neil Atkinson, to learn how people living in Scotland can get involved in Disability Golf… To Find out more about Scottish Golf click here Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
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S2 Ep772: How To Get Involved In Blind Football
21/02/2025 Duración: 04minBarry speaks to Esme Scantlebury from the charity Bloomsbury Football, who are aiming to help more blind and partially sighted children get access to football. Learn more about Bloomsbury Football and the service they provide Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.