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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1290: First Para Cycling Commonwealth Games for Libby Clegg MBE and Jenny Holl
31/07/2022 Duración: 05minTime to reflect on their first Para Tandem Commonwealth Games as Libby Cleg MBE and Jenny Holl chat with our Toby Davey about their first Games and Libby swapping her running spikes for a Para Tandem. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
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1289: Bronze for Scotland's Aileen McGlynn OBE and Ellie Stone
31/07/2022 Duración: 02minMore from the Commonwealth Games as Toby Davey chats with Scotland's Aileen McGlynn OBE and Ellie Stone following their Bronze in the 1000 Meter Time Trial at the Lee Valley Velodrome on Sunday for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
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1289: First Welsh Commonwealth Games Gold and Silver for James Ball and Matthew Rotherham
31/07/2022 Duración: 04minMore from the Lee Valley Velodrome from Toby Davey as he catches up with Welsh gold and Silva medallists James Ball and Matthew Rotherham just after their triumphant Gold in the Men's Tandem Sprint on Sunday. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
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1290: Silver for Scotland's Neil Fachie MBE and Lewis Stewart
31/07/2022 Duración: 03minMore from the Lee Valley Velodrome on Sunday for the Commonwealth Games as Toby Davey chats with Neil Fachie MBE and Lewis Stewart after their Silver in the Men's Tandem Sprint following their Gold in the 1000 metre Time Trial on Friday. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
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1289: Silver for England's Sophie Unwin and Georgia Holt
31/07/2022 Duración: 05minMore from the Commonwealth Games at the Lee Valley Velodrome as Toby Davey catches up with England's Sophie Unwin and Georgia Holt after their Silver medal in the Women's 1000 metre Tandem Time Trial on Sunday and not 100 metres as toby says in his introduction! Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
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1288: Gold For Australians Jessica Gallagher & Caitlin Ward!
29/07/2022 Duración: 01minMore from the Commonwealth Games as Toby Davey chats with Australians Jessica Gallagher and Caitlin Ward, following their gold-winning performance at Women's Tandem Sprint this Friday. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
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1287: Gold For Neil Fachie & Pilot Lewis Stewart!
29/07/2022 Duración: 03minWe're at the Commonwealth Games with our roving reporter Toby Davey. Here he caught para cyclist Neil Fachie and his pilot Lewis Stewart, fresh after receiving their gold medals for the tandem 1000m time trial. Image shows the Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 logo.
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1286: LIVE From The Commonwealth Games 2022 - Friday 29th JULY
29/07/2022 Duración: 03minWhat's happening at the Commonwealth Games? Our Toby Davey is at the centre of the action for today's paracycling and he's been sharing what the atmosphere's like with Allan on the Daily Connect this morning. Image shows Toby and his guide dog Willow at the Velodrome in London for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Toby is wearing big headphones and holding a microphone with a fluffy mic wind shield.
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1285: Dave Heeley Takes Part In Queens Baton Relay
28/07/2022 Duración: 07minBarry Snell caught up with marathon runner and charity fundraiser Dave Heeley OBE, who has just taken part in the Queens Baton relay as it made it's way through the West Midlands as part of the build up to the Commonwealth Games. Dave is no stranger to these events but doing it in his home town was extra special and he was also joined for the occasion with new guide dog Peter. To learn more about Dave and his incredible charity runs visit blinddaveheeley.co.uk {Image = Dave standing with his arms outstretched and he is smiling. He is wearing a officially branded Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 top, which has red sleeves and a white body}
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1284: A Look Ahead At The Commonwealth Games 2022 Opening Ceremony!
28/07/2022 Duración: 04minThe Commonwealth Games opening ceremony is happening tonight, so let's have a look ahead at this summer's big sporting event. Here's Allan Russell chatting with our sports expert Tom Burton. Keep listening to RNIB Connect Radio throughout the Commonwealth Games again as we keep you up to the date with all the action! Image shows the Commonwealth Games 2022 logo.
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1283: Workshop To Train Guide Runners in Wales
26/07/2022 Duración: 07minWelsh Athletics is hosting a workshop in October 2022 to help train more guides to support blind and partially sighted runners. Hywel Davies finds out why getting more visually impaired people into the sport is a priority. If you'd like to take part, you can register for the guide runners workshop via the Welsh Athletics website www.welshathletics.org
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1281: Tri Athlete Sisters Set Their Sights On First Place
25/07/2022 Duración: 05minThe Commonwealth Games launch in Birmingham on July 28th 2022, with the sporting spectacular showing off it's inclusive credentials. Over the games RNIB Connect Radio's presenters will be in the sporting venues, following the action and bringing you the latest on our blind and partially sighted sporting greats. Today we're chatting with Chloe and Judith MacCombe, Tri-Athletes from Northern Ireland, to learn about their prep for the games and what it will be like competing in Birmingham. Keep up to date with our interviews and reports on Freeview channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk or via apps like Radio Player or on your Smart speakers. For our podcasts, go to your favourite podcast provider and search for RNIB See Sport Differently. #RNIBConnect Image: See Sport Differently logo
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1281: UK Sight Loss Charity Wants To Help You Get Active
25/07/2022 Duración: 08minThe Commonwealth Games launch in Birmingham on July 28th 2022, with the sporting spectacular showing off it's inclusive credentials. Over the games RNIB Connect Radio's presenters will be in the sporting venues, following the action and bringing you the latest on our blind and partially sighted sporting greats. Today we're joined by Philippa Bass, from British Blind Sport, to look ahead to the games and how you can get involved in the charity's Have A Go Days, where you can try out, for free, lots of sports and activities which are fully accessible for anyone, of any age or fitness, to try out. Keep up to date with our interviews and reports on Freeview channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk or via apps like Radio Player or on your Smart speakers. For our podcasts, go to your favourite podcast provider and search for RNIB See Sport Differently. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB See Sport Differently logo
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1281: Neil And Lewis Have Their Sights Set On Commonwealth Gold
25/07/2022 Duración: 07minThe Commonwealth Games launch in Birmingham on July 28th 2022, with the sporting spectacular showing off it's inclusive credentials. Over the games RNIB Connect Radio's presenters will be in the sporting venues, following the action and bringing you the latest on our blind and partially sighted sporting greats. Today, we hear from Para Cyclist Neil Fachie and his Pilot Lewis Stewart as they talk about their prep for the games and Neil's chance to become one of the most decorated Para Athletes. Keep up to date with our interviews and reports on Freeview channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk or via apps like Radio Player or on your Smart speakers. For our podcasts, go to your favourite podcast provider and search for RNIB See Sport Differently. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB See Sport Differently
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1281: Charlotte's Excitement Ahead Of Birmingham 2022 Games
25/07/2022 Duración: 09minThe Commonwealth Games launch in Birmingham on July 28th 2022, with the sporting spectacular showing off it's inclusive credentials. Over the games RNIB Connect Radio's presenters will be in the sporting venues, following the action and bringing you the latest on our blind and partially sighted sporting greats. Today we're joined by Charlotte Lloyd, from British Blind Sport, to look ahead to the games, find out who her stars to watch are and learn how British Blind Sport are helping more blind and partially sighted people get active. Keep up to date with our interviews and reports on Freeview channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk or via apps like Radio Player or on your Smart speakers. For our podcasts, go to your favourite podcast provider and search for RNIB See Sport Differently. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB See Sport Differently logo
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1281: How Accessible Will The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Be
25/07/2022 Duración: 06minThe Commonwealth Games launch in Birmingham on July 28th 2022, with the sporting spectacular showing off it's inclusive credentials. Over the games RNIB Connect Radio's presenters will be in the sporting venues, following the action and bringing you the latest on our blind and partially sighted sporting greats. Today we're joined by Emma Ord, from Birmingham 2022, to look at how accessible the games will be for participants, spectators and other visitors. Keep up to date with our interviews and reports on Freeview channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk or via apps like Radio Player or on your Smart speakers. For our podcasts, go to your favourite podcast provider and search for RNIB See Sport Differently. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB See Sport Differently logo
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1281: UK Sight Loss Charities Spotlight On Commonwealth Games 2022
25/07/2022 Duración: 10minThe Commonwealth Games launch in Birmingham on July 28th 2022, with the sporting spectacular showing off it's inclusive credentials. Over the games RNIB Connect Radio's presenters will be in the sporting venues, following the action and bringing you the latest on our blind and partially sighted sporting greats. Today, Alaina MacGregor, CEO of British Blind Sport, and David Clarke, Chief Operating Officer for RNIB, look ahead to the games and next year's IBSA World Championships, which will also be held in Birmingham. Keep up to date with our interviews and reports on Freeview channel 730, online at www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk or via apps like Radio Player or on your Smart speakers. For our podcasts, go to your favourite podcast provider and search for RNIB See Sport Differently. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB See Sport Differently
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1282: Keep Fit Classes
20/07/2022 Duración: 07minAre you on the look-out for a great way to get fit? Well, there are some free taster sessions coming up in Bristol and joining our Paulina Kuchorew to tell us all about them are fitness instructors Hayley Rose and Marcella Manzilli. Taster Days for Keep Fit Classes will take place at 2 PM on Monday 19th of September and 26th of September. Classes will continue after that every Monday at 2 PM at the same location. Location: Kingswood leisure centre Church road Staple hill BS16 4RH Email contact: rechargeft@gmail.com Image shows a woman stretching out on a yoga mat. She is holding the upward dog position. The legs are stretched out straight, the toes out, and the weight of the body is supported on the hands with outstretched arms so the hips are off the ground. The gaze is directed straight upwards, so the neck and back are arched.
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1280: Have A Go Day Swansea - British Blind Sport
12/07/2022 Duración: 04minIf you're looking for more ways to keep active, then visiting a 'Have a Go Day' run by British Blind Sport is a great way to get started. The next event will be held in south Wales on Saturday August 27th. If you'd like more information on how you can take part, call 01926 424247, or visit the website www.britishblindsport.org.uk/bbs-a-have-a-go-day-in-swansea/
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1279: Visually Impaired Sailor Emily Wright Completes Her First Round The Island Yacht Race with The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust on Solent Hero with Ellen on Board Too!
05/07/2022 Duración: 06minTime to take to the high seas again as we catch up with visually impaired sailor Emily Wright who took part in her first ever yacht race with the Round the Island Race on Saturday 25 June 2022 with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust on the Trust’s yacht Solent Hero with Ellen MacArthur joining the crew for the race too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Emily what the build up was like for the Round the Island Race, the practice day, getting up early on Saturday morning to get to the start line and what it was like waiting for the gun to go off for the start of Emily’s first Round the Island Race. Emily described to Toby what it was like after the start gun had gone off, tacking up to that iconic Isle of Wight landmark, the Needles, sailing round the Island and coming back to Cowes to the finish line with the spinnaker (kite) flying and Emily taking the helm too while the kite was up. Emily also shared with Toby how inspiring it was to have Ellen join the crew of Solent Hero for the Round