RNIB - See Sport Differently

As we approach the 2024 Paralympic Games, being held in Paris, Channel 4 has announced its accessible coverage plans.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jonathan Penny, from Channel 4, to hear about the coverage that will be audio described for blind and partially sighted viewers.

If you’d like more info on the coverage, go to www.channel4.com

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Image: Channel 4's line up of presenters, commentators and reporters posing in front of Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

A few months ago we told you about a new cricket club that has launched in the Hemel Hempstead area. 

Hubert has been speaking to Richard the club coach and former England player Steve Humphries who plays for the club to see how the club has been progressing.

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Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro 24. This time, they’re looking back on Spain’s win and England’s future.

Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle design. 

If you fancy giving bowls a go, and live in the Leicestershire area, there’s a club in the area that is looking for new members.

Hubert spoke to their club captain to learn more.
 
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Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro24 so far. This time, they’re looking ahead to Sunday’s tournament final.

Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle design. 

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro24 so far. This time, they’re looking ahead to this week’s semi-finals.

Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle design. 

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, of all ages, to try some new sports and activities.

This time they're looking at some Have A Go Days, the new game of Showdown and some sporty podcasts.

If you’d like more info, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk

You can also call 01926 424247 or email [email protected]

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Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro 2024 so far. This time, looking back on England’s path to the last 16, Italy’s shock defeat, and predictions of who might win the tournament.

Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle design. 

A new sports project in South Wales is helping blind and partially sighted people to get their skates on. Hywel Davies spoke to one of the participants in Cardiff Bay to find out more.

For more information on the IS-vid skating project, visit the website - IS-vid_Accessible | iChope Events CIC

A new sports project in South Wales is helping blind and partially sighted people to get their skates on. Hywel Davies headed to Cardiff Bay to find out more.

For more information on the IS-vid skating project, visit the website - IS-vid_Accessible | iChope Events CIC

Image: Skaters on the ice at the Vindico Arena in Cardiff.