Rnib Sport

Barry Snell chats to Stuart Shepherd from the Wreckin Rowers, as the and his crew members row frantically towards Antigua and the end of the #TWAC Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 2021, a 3,000 mile row across the Atlantic Ocean to raise money for RNIB and the Severn Hospice. During a brief rest Stuart talks about some of the challenges they have faced, including having their boat damaged by Marlin jumping out the water. The four man crew are Martin Skeehan, Stuart Shepherd and Brothers Gary and Stuart Richards. Read more about their epic challenge by clicking on the link below wrekin-rowers.com Image: Wrekin Rowers logo, which is a drawing of the guys in their boat at the mercy of the sea with the Wreckin Rowers logo underneath. The clouds are different shades of blue, to emphasise the waves.

Energise Leisure Centre in York are just one of the organisations that have taken advantage of a free accessibility toolkit from the charity Thomas Pocklington Trust. The free toolkit provides training and support for leisure providers, and their staff, to create a welcoming and accessible environment for customers who are blind or partially sighted. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Lucy Barratt, from Energise Leisure Centre in York, to find out why the free resource is so valuable. If you'd like to find out more about the free toolkit, go to www.pocklington-trust.org.uk or www.ukcoaching.org If your in the York area and would like to find out more about Energise, go to www.better.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB's See Sport Differently logo

Many blind and partially sighted people miss out on going to places like the gym, leisure centre or other sporting clubs, simply because the venues don't know how to assist someone with a sight loss condition. Now, a new free toolkit from Pocklington Trust and UK Coaching can help service providers make their venues welcoming and confident places to go. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Martin Symcox, from TPT, to learn more about the free resource and why making facilities accessible for visually impaired visitors can be very inexpensive. If you'd like more info, or would like to get the free toolkit, go to www.pocklington-trust.org.uk or www.ukcoaching.org #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB's See Sport Differently logo

Barry Snell chats to Matthew Allcock, who despite his visual impairment loves nothing better than a sporting challenge… the latest of which is Rollerblading. Matthew is keen for more people with sight loss to get involved and he certainly thinks its worth all the cuts and bruises. {Image: A close up of someone's legs, from the knee down. They are outside, in the sun and they are wearing shiny black rollerblades and black protective knee pads}

The Saltire Strikers are a 10 pin bowling club, based in Glasgow, for blind and partially sighted people of all ages. The club is looking for new members and volunteers to get involved in the game, for fun or for competitions. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Ian Stevenson, from Saltire Strikers, to learn more about the club. If you'd like more info, or would like to join as a player or volunteer, go to http://saltirestrikers.co.uk/ #RNIBConnect  Image: RNIB See Sport Differently logo

Scottish Disability Golf And Curling are looking for more visually impaired people to try the game of golf or curling, even if they've never taken part in the pursuits before. You can play for fun, to increase your social circle or even play in national and international competitions. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales, from SDGC, to learn more about the sports and how you can get free tuition from professionals. If you'd like more information, go to https://www.scottishdgc.org.uk/ #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB See Sport Differently logo

After a 2 year break, due to Lockdown rules, the ever popular Blind Sailing Week is back. If your blind or partially sighted, you can get out on the water for a fantastic week of yachting and beginners are welcome. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Will Bridge to find out more about the week and how you can get more information. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB See Sport Differently logo

Now when it comes to getting active and involved in sports, Rowing might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but Ellie's been catching up with one woman, who takes it all in her stride. To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently  You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media.  Image shows: See Sport Differently Logo. RNIB in black letters at the top with pink stripes that look like the curve of a running track and in black letters underneath See Sport Differently.

With the launch of See Sports Differently we are looking at all the different ways people find to stay active and socialise with other people, Ellie's been talking to one group ahead of their first face to face session. To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently  You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media.  Image shows: See Sport Differently Logo. RNIB in black letters at the top with pink stripes that look like the curve of a running track and in black letters underneath See Sport Differently.

With the launch of See Sport Differently we've been talking to blind and partially sighted people about their experience with sports. Ellie's been catching up with one man whose experience with Rugby brought him out of a dark depression and gave him the opportunity of a lifetime. To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently  You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media.  Image shows: See Sport Differently Logo. RNIB in black letters at the top with pink stripes that look like the curve of a running track and in black letters underneath See Sport Differently.

Let's chat rugby! And today, joining our Paulina Kuchorew to share with us his love of Rugby, is Leeds Rhinos Physical Disability Rugby League player James King.  RNIB knows that sport can have a positive impact on people's lives, but new research shows that blind and partially sighted people are twice as likely to be inactive than people without sight loss.   RNIB's new  See Sport Differently campaign aims to change that, by breaking down barriers to sport and increasing participation opportunities for blind and partially sighted people. Find out more about the Leeds Rhinos : Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) - Leeds Rhinos Foundation To find out more and get involved with See Sport Differently visit: https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/see-sport-differently Image shows James dressed in his team shirt in front of a white background. 

To celebrate RNIB’w #SeeSportDifferently campaign Connect Radio’s Red Szell met rising VI Tennis star Naqi Rizvi at The Globe Tennis Club in Camden. To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently  You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media.  Image shows: See Sport Differently Logo. RNIB in black letters at the top with pink stripes that look like the curve of a running track and in black letters underneath See Sport Differently.

Running may seem to some like something that is for the fittest of the fit, people who have always been runners but Ellie's been talking to partially sighted runner Sundip who started running in his late 20's and now 10 years later has completed ultra marathons. Ellie's been finding out what motivates him, and what his advice would be to novice runners about to get started. To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently  You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media.  Image shows: See Sport Differently Logo. RNIB in black letters at the top with pink stripes that look like the curve of a running track and in black letters underneath See Sport Differently.

The London Marathon is happening on October 3rd, Ellie's been catching up with one runner from team RNIB to find out her story and history with the race. You can donate to Michelle's Just Giving find for RNIB here: Michelle Pitts is fundraising for RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People (justgiving.com) To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently  You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media.  Image shows: See Sport Differently Logo. RNIB in black letters at the top with pink stripes that look like the curve of a running track and in black letters underneath See Sport Differently.

Today, RNIB launched their new See Sport Differently campaign. Created in partnership with British Blind Sport and funded by Sport England and the National Lottery, this three year project aims to break down barriers in sport and increase participation opportunities for blind and partially sighted people. Sport can have a positive impact on people’s lives but research shows that visually impaired people are twice as likely to be inactive than people without sight loss, and RNIB wants to change this. We spoke with football legend and Director of Services at RNIB,  David Clarke, to find out more. To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently  You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media.  Image shows: See Sport Differently Logo. RNIB in black letters at the top with pink stripes that look like the curve of a running track and in black letters underneath See Sport Differently. 

See Sport Differently launches today! We've been finding out what you love about sport. Ellie's been catching up with football fan Callum Russell about his love for a certain team from Manchester. To find out more about See Sport Differently please visit the website See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently  You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media.  Image shows: See Sport Differently Logo. RNIB in black letters at the top with pink stripes that look like the curve of a running track and in black letters underneath See Sport Differently. 

We've been hearing from you about how sports have changed the course of your lives. Ellie's caught up with Frankie Rohan to discuss the positive impact of VI tennis on her, and the younger members of you VI Tennis club. G   To find out more about See Sport Differently, please visit this website - See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media.  Image shows: See Sport Differently Logo. RNIB in black letters at the top with pink stripes that look like the curve of a running track and in black letters underneath See Sport Differently. 

We already know walking is good for your health, it gets you out in the fresh air, back to nature and of course exercising. But for this walking group the friendships that have been forged and the new people you meet are the most important thing when it comes to walking.  To find out more about Sheffields VI Walking group please visit this website: Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind (srsb.org.uk)  Image shows, RNIB Connect Radio Logo.

Boccia is an inclusive Paralympic sport. With the success of David Smith in Boccia at the Paralympics in Tokyo this summer the popularity of the sport may well rise. Ellies been catching up with a club in Scarbrough, Scarboccia, to find out more about the sport and to see what they think of David's success.. To find out more about Scarboccia please visit their website here Scarboccia – For Everyone Image shows: A seagull carrying a package with three balls in with it's beak, one white, one blue and one red. The Seagull is flying in front of a blue white and red background and above the seagull it writes: 'ScarBOCCIA Club' 

Time now to hear about a group with a difference, So Xsighted Morris are the only VI Morris dancing group in the country, possibly the world. Ellie's been finding out more about them. To find out more about the group please visit their website here: So Xsighted Morris | Facebook Image shows: So Xsighted Morris Logo. An eye with So Xsighted written using two sticks crossing for the X and the rest written in ribbon.