RNIB - See Sport Differently

The ‘See Sport Differently’ campaign is all about getting more blind and partially sighted people involved in sport and exercise. Hywel speaks to British Blind Sport’s Ian Isham about the impact of the campaign so far.

You can find more information at See Sport Differently I RNIB | RNIB

Image shows a logo. Atop a white background 5 stripes run at an angle narrowing down towards the upper right corner, thy take the shape of a running track. Beneath: 'See Sport Differently' written in black. 

Each week we chat with RNIB’s CEO Matt Stringer to discuss the big news affecting the charity.
This week’s update was recorded during the RNIB Scotland, inclusive Design for Sustainability conference held at the Glasgow Science Centre 21 / 22 June 2023.
Matt began his update by reflecting on the first day of the conference, mentioning some of the conference Key Speaker presentations, how technology has evolved to help to change the lives of many blind and partially sighted people and what more the RNIB could be doing around technology.
During the conference a reception was held at Glasgow City Council’s civic chambers to celebrate RNIB Connect Radio’s 20th Birthday and Matt talked about how thee RNIB will be looking to support the great work of the radio station for the next 20 years.

If you have any questions at all relating to sight loss or just looking for help and advice, please do call the RNIB helpline on 0303 123 9999 or use your Amazon device and ask Lady A to call the RNIB and speak to one of our Sight Loss Advisors or do visit the RNIB website where you will find a wealth of information and advice too- 
https://www.rnib.org.uk

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Keen cyclists, Beth and Cheryl are hoping to make a difference this summer as they prepare to cycle the length of UK, so a journey of over 1,000 miles, all in support of their local Tandem cycling club.

Beth and Cheryl are in the middle of preparations for their trip, but they managed to make some time in their busy schedule to catch up with our Paulina Kuchorew.

You can support their ride here: Crowdfunding to provide funds for Glasgow Tandem Club on JustGiving

Image shows Beth and Cheryl on a blue tandem, smiling as they cycle with some lovely country views behind them.

British Blind Sport run Have A Go Day taster sessions across many locations, giving blind and partially sighted people the chance to try different activities, with opportunities to take them up on a more regular basis.

There’s also going to be a, similar, Activation Zone at August’s IBSA World Games in Birmingham.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Ian Isham and Victoria Cook to find out more about the free sessions.

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

For more details on the World Games in Birmingham, go to www.ibsagames2023.co.uk

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Image Shows A Eye Shape Logo, Using the Union Flag Colours and Design of Red, White and Blue, with British Blind Sport Running Through the Centre of the Eye, Side to Side, British Blind Sport is in Bold Capital Letters, British is Red in Colour, Blind is Blue, Sport Being Red.

Blind and partially sighted tennis is, globally, one of the fastest growing sports for people with a sight loss condition.

It’s growth has now reached world tournaments, including the IBSA World Games which is coming to Birmingham in August 2023.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Frankie Rohan, a blind tennis coach, to learn more about the sport.

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

For more details on the World Games in Birmingham, go to www.ibsagames2023.co.uk

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RNIB logo, A top a white background 5 stripes run at an angle narrowing down, they take the shape of a running track. Beneath: 'See Sport Differently' written in black. 

The ‘See Sport Differently’ campaign is all about getting more blind and partially sighted people involved in sport and exercise. Hywel speaks to See Sport Differently Champion Cyreeta Donaldson about getting back into exercise after becoming a mum.

You can find more information at See Sport Differently I RNIB | RNIB

Image shows a logo. Atop a white background 5 stripes run at an angle narrowing down towards the upper right corner, thy take the shape of a running track. Beneath: 'See Sport Differently' written in black. 

The ‘See Sport Differently’ campaign is all about getting more blind and partially sighted people involved in sport and exercise. Now, we find out more about how Patricia McKnight's life was changed when she walked into her local leisure centre.

Image shows a logo. Atop a white background 5 stripes run at an angle narrowing down towards the upper right corner, thy take the shape of a running track. Beneath: 'See Sport Differently' written in black. 

The ‘See Sport Differently’ campaign is all about getting more blind and partially sighted people involved in sport and exercise. Hywel speaks to Megan Price, who after a difficult start with sport, found her place in Goalball.

You can find more information at See Sport Differently I RNIB | RNIB

Image shows a logo. Atop a white background 5 stripes run at an angle narrowing down towards the upper right corner, thy take the shape of a running track. Beneath: 'See Sport Differently' written in black. 

The ‘See Sport Differently’ campaign is all about getting more blind and partially sighted people involved in sport and exercise. Ken Reid talks about  tandem cycling, swimming and setting achievable goals.

You can find more information at See Sport Differently I RNIB | RNIB

Image shows a logo. Atop a white background 5 stripes run at an angle narrowing down towards the upper right corner, thy take the shape of a running track. Beneath: 'See Sport Differently' written in black. 

Barry Snell chats to Gordon Harries about his love of bowling, sight loss and the benefits of getting involved in sport and exercise 

Take the See Sport Differently quiz at SeeSportDifferently.org.uk/Quiz

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