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Stephen Clegg is a multi medal winning Paralympic swimmer and spoke to RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about the benefits that come from participating in sport and physical activity. You might be surprised to find out that it’s not just all about physical fitness and competition! #RNIBConnect Image shows Stephen. He's a young man with short blonde hair and a touch of stubble. He's wearing a dark long sleeve polo shirt with his two gold medals from the Paralympic Games draped around his neck. The gold medal disks reflect light and hang off dark red ribbons.

The Partially Sighted Football League is a breeding ground for talent on the international stage, but it’s also a place for new players to pick up the game and have some fun. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information on the league, visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/PartiallySightedFootballLeague  Or visit the FA's page on Partially Sighted Football - Partially-sighted football   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.

A visually-impaired football fan and his guide dog have become the first pair to visit all 42 Scottish league grounds. Jon Attenborough has been sharing his journey with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. 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.

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 at a week of upsets and ahead to Nations League fixtures.

Fantastic news now for Paralympics GB Gold medal winning Tandem cyclist Sophie Unwin as Sophie has just been shortlisted for The Sunday Times Citi Disability Sportswoman of the Year 2024 award.  Sophie and her Pilot Jenny Holl had a very successful Paris 2024 Paralympic Games winning Gold in the road race, Gold in the 3000m Individual pursuit, Silver in the Road Time Trial and a Bronze in the 1000m time trial. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Sophie to find out more about how Sophie felt being shortlisted for this amazing award which celebrates the achievements of a number of Paralympic athletes who like Sophie won many medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.  Before chatting about being shortlisted for The Sunday Times Citi Disability Sportswoman of the Year 2024 award Toby asked Sophie to take us back to the very successful games in Paris for Paralympics GB, all the visually impaired athletes and of course Sophie and Jenny’s great wins and achievements in Paris too.  Sophie als

Dundee United supporter Jon Attenborough and guide dog Sam recently became the first man and dog pair to visit every single SPFL stadium. RNIB's Neil Atkinson spoke to Jon about his experiences.

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 at a busy week of domestic and European fixtures.

The English FA have launched a new strategy to guide their disability football sides over the next four years. Hywel Davies spoke to the FA’s Head of Para Performance to find out how the strategy will be implemented. You can read the strategy in full at this link - Football without limits - FA Disability Football Strategy | England Football

The very first VI Rugby tournament will be held in the UK later this month. Hywel Davies has been hearing how you can be there in person.

The England Visually Impaired Futsal side are in action this week at the sport’s European Championships in Turkey. Hywel Davies spoke to captain John McDougall ahead of the tournament kicking off. 

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 at a busy weekend of fixtures.

Have you ever fancied trying out blind baseball? Well Hubert has been speaking to the UK Blind Baseball association to learn more about the sport, and what’s being done around the UK to promote it.

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 at some of the recent international fixtures in the Nations League, plus a look ahead to this weekend’s domestic fixtures.

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 at a busy run of games across the leagues.

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 to try some new sports and activities.  This time they're looking at another free Have A Go Day and a swim gala for all abilities.  If you’d like more info, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk  You can also call 01926 424247 or email info@britishblindsport.org.uk  #RNIBConnect  Image Shows  British Blind Sport Logo

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 at a busy run of games across the leagues.

In the build up to this weekend’s ‘Blind Baseball International Cup’, we’ve been hearing about preparations for the event from hosts ‘British Baseball’ and organisers, the ‘World Baseball Softball Confederation’. More information on tickets for the competition can be found here - World Baseball Softball Confederation Blind Baseball International Cup '24 Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite You can find more on Team GB on their Facebook page - www.facebook.com/UKBlindbaseball Image: Text reads "WBSC Blind Baseball International Cup, London 2024" On the dark blue background is the tournament logo, a colourful stick-man figure playing baseball. 

Great Britain are in action this weekend at the ‘Blind Baseball International Cup’. Hywel Davies has been hearing about preparations for the tournament, plus how you can get involved. More information on tickets for the competition can be found here - World Baseball Softball Confederation Blind Baseball International Cup '24 Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite You can find more on Team GB on their Facebook page - www.facebook.com/UKBlindbaseball Image: Text reads "WBSC Blind Baseball International Cup, London 2024" On the dark blue background is the tournament logo, a colourful stick-man figure playing baseball. 

Recording of the event held in the Grimaldi building in London to celebrate the British Paralympics Team's fantastic success in Paris. Attending the event as guest speakers for the fireside chat we had David Clarke, Chief Executive of Paralympics GB, swimmers and twin sisters Scarlett and Eliza Humphrey, as well as javelin athlete Dan Pembroke. Image shows: Sitting on high chairs from left to right: David, Scarlett, Eliza, and Dan. They're smiling and the sisters are clapping. 

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 home nations performances in the Nations League, plus a preview of the weekend’s action across the leagues.