<div>While swimming pools remain closed, you may think an event devoted to the sport, and pastime, would be a little out of the ordinary?</div>
<div>But no, UK charity British Blind Sport have created a fun and exciting virtual event that promises to have something for everyone.</div>
<div>From competitions, Q&A sessions with Swim England and a talk with Paralympic gold medal winner Hannah Russell MBE to a whole host of advice and tips, it promises to be a great day.</div>
<div>RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to David Melville, from BBS, to learn more about the event and how you can get involved.</div>
<div>To get more information or to register for the event on Saturday, March 27th go to:</div>
<div>British Blind Sport Swim Event Webpage: <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/ThQQC6BmvuoojrLtpnnmy?domain=britishblindsport.org.uk/">https://britishblindsport.org.uk/bbs-national-vi-youth-swimming-event/</a>
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<div>Swim Event Registration form: <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/24riC7pnwumm4AGtWoLQR?domain=britishblindsport.wufoo.com/">https://britishblindsport.wufoo.com/forms/m14ur9di10lach7/</a>
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Image: BBS Logo</div>

While swimming pools remain closed, you may think an event devoted to the sport, and pastime, would be a little out of the ordinary? But no, UK charity British Blind Sport have created a fun and exciting virtual event that promises to have something for everyone. From competitions, Q&A sessions with Swim England and a talk with Paralympic gold medal winner Hannah Russell MBE to a whole host of advice and tips, it promises to be a great day. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to David Melville, from BBS, to learn more about the event and how you can get involved. To get more information or to register for the event on Saturday, March 27th go to: British Blind Sport Swim Event Webpage: https://britishblindsport.org.uk/bbs-national-vi-youth-swimming-event/ Swim Event Registration form: https://britishblindsport.wufoo.com/forms/m14ur9di10lach7/ #RNIB Connect Image: BBS Logo

While swimming pools remain closed, you may think an event devoted to the sport, and pastime, would be a little out of the ordinary?
But no, UK charity British Blind Sport have created a fun and exciting virtual event that promises to have something for everyone.
From competitions, Q&amp;A sessions with Swim England and a talk with Paralympic gold medal winner Hannah Russell MBE to a whole host of advice and tips, it promises to be a great day.
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to David Melville, from BBS, to learn more about the event and how you can get involved.
To get more information or to register for the event on Saturday, March 27th go to:
British Blind Sport Swim Event Webpage: <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/ThQQC6BmvuoojrLtpnnmy?domain=britishblindsport.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://britishblindsport.org.uk/bbs-national-vi-youth-swimming-event/</a>

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Swim Event Registration form: <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/24riC7pnwumm4AGtWoLQR?domain=britishblindsport.wufoo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://britishblindsport.wufoo.com/forms/m14ur9di10lach7/</a>

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Image: BBS Logo

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<div>RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport">Sport</a> - See sport differently.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB.<br>
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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation.<br>
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<strong>Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio</strong><br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sport</a> - See sport differently.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings<br>
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