Menna Fitzpatrick MBE and her Guide Skier Katie Guest got the Para Alpine season off to an excellent start in December with a silver followed by a gold in the St. Moritz Downhill World Cup in Switzerland and have just come back from Spain with even more medals with Bronze medals in both the World Cup Giant Slalom and Super G followed with Gold and Silver in the FIS Super G competitions.

In a break in the Alpine para racing RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Menna to find out what that first competition of the season was like, how she and Katie prepare for their race while other skiers are doing their downhill runs, and how the communication and approach for slalom compare to the downhill racing.

Menna and Katie along with the rest of the GB Para Alpine Team continue to compete on the slopes for the rest of the season and you can find out more about how they get on by visiting the GB SnowSport website - https://gbsnowsport.com


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If the recent performances of the England para football sides have inspired the young people in your life, then the children’s charity VICTA have an upcoming event to help get them started.

On Saturday 27 January, British Blind Sport together with Scottish Disability Sport hosted a 'Have a Go Day' in Glasgow's Emirates Arena. 

The event was an opportunity for blind and partially sighted people of all ages to try a sport they have never done before. 

Our Paulina went along to capture all the action and also had a chance to speak to some very adorable attendees. 

Image shows British Blind Sport logo on the left and Scottish Disability Sport logo on the right. Both are atop a white background. 

On Saturday 27 January, British Blind Sport together with Scottish Disability Sport hosted a 'Have a Go Day' in Glasgow's Emirates Arena. 

The event was an opportunity for blind and partially sighted people of all ages to try a sport they have never done before. 

One of the activities on offer was tennis. 

Image shows a large group of participants playing with audible tennis balls as they learn the techniques of VI tennis. [Image credit: BBS]

On Saturday 27 January, British Blind Sport together with Scottish Disability Sport hosted a 'Have a Go Day' in Glasgow's Emirates Arena. 

The event was an opportunity for blind and partially sighted people of all ages to try a sport they have never done before. 

One of the activities on offer was Goalball. 

Find Glasgow Goalball on twitter/X on Facebook, or get in touch via email: [email protected] 

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A visually impaired football fan has recently had his match-day experience improved thanks to support received from his local RNIB ECLO (Eye Care Liaison Officer)

Bruce Wilson, who has macular degeneration, feared he may have to give up going to football matches due to his diminishing eye sight. That was until RNIB ECLO Roslyn Munro stepped in and spoke with Ross County on Bruce's behalf.

The club, who were only too happy to help, have now moved Bruce to a more accessible seat within their Global Energy stadium and is even able to take someone along to the match with him thanks to a free carers ticket the club have also provided him with.

Barry Snell spoke to a Bruce and Roslyn to find out more.

Find out more about RNIB ECLO's 

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On Saturday 27 January, British Blind Sport together with Scottish Disability Sport hosted a 'Have a Go Day' in Glasgow's Emirates Arena. 

The event was an opportunity for blind and partially sighted people of all ages to try a sport they have never done before. 

One of the activities on offer was judo.

Image shows a group of participants learning judo techniques on the mat from a male coach in a gi. [Image credit: BBS]

On Saturday 27 January, British Blind Sport together with Scottish Disability Sport hosted a 'Have a Go Day' in Glasgow's Emirates Arena. 

The event was an opportunity for blind and partially sighted people of all ages to try a sport they have never done before. 

Whilst there we spoke with Nathan and Hilary from Blind Ice Hockey UK about their club and aspirations for 2024.

Image shows Blind Ice Hockey UK logo. A simple stick figure drawn in red and navy ice skating with a hockey stick in hand. 

On Saturday 27 January, British Blind Sport together with Scottish Disability Sport hosted a 'Have a Go Day' in Glasgow's Emirates Arena. 

The event was an opportunity for blind and partially sighted people of all ages to try a sport they have never done before. 

Whilst there, we spoke with Lynne Glen Head of Development at Scottish Disability Sport and Ian Isham, Head of Sport Development at British Blind Sport. 

Image shows British Blind Sport logo on the left and Scottish Disability Sport logo on the right. Both are atop a white background. 

On Saturday 27 January, British Blind Sport together with Scottish Disability Sport hosted a 'Have a Go Day' in Glasgow's Emirates Arena. 

The event was an opportunity for blind and partially sighted people of all ages to try a sport they have never done before. 

One of the activities on offer was Curling.

Image: A female participant trying out curling with fellow participants in the background and a coach to her left hand side. [Image credit: BBS}