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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 Goalball. 

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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.

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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}

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 was there and spoke with VI Judoka Kirsten Taylor who was there hoping to inspire others into the sport. 

Image shows Kirsten competing at World Championships 2022. She is wearing a white judo robe (judogi) with a brown belt. Her hair is sleeked back in a tight bun and she is holding onto the lapels of her opponent and seems to be midway through throwing them onto the mat. Her opponent has a dark navy judogi on with a black belt. 

Barry Snell chats to British Blind Sport's participation officer Vicky Cook, to learn more about an upcoming 'Have A Go day' where members of the public are invited to try out various blind sports.
The event is due to take place at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on Saturday 27th January between 10am - 3pm.

Learn more about British Blind Sport and the service they provide.

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The ice based sport of curling is becoming more popular among blind and partially sighted people, with teams being set up around the globe.

In Scotland, Scottish Disability Golf and Curling provide free tuition and an opportunity to play for fun or in competitions.

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell went along to an open day to find out why it's so popular.

If you'd like more info, go to www.scottishdgc.org.uk

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After an injury at the IBSA World Games this summer, Goalball GB’s Dan Roper is back in the starting line-up and ready for action at December’s European Championships. Hywel Davies heard about his journey back to fitness and hopes for the tournament.

You can watch all of the action from the IBSA Goalball European Championships here - International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) - YouTube