England and Wales Blind Golf (EWBG) are hosting open days so blind and partially sighted people can get active and connect with others through the sport.
Amelia talked to EWBG Secretary Andy Gilford, Trafford Golf Centre Manager Pete Styles and John Biesse from Timebanking UK about the success of the last open day and how people can get involved…

The next open day is on Tuesday the 31st January at the Warwickshire in the Midlands,

Visit www.ewblindgolf.co.uk to learn more about EWBG and the upcoming Open Day.

Visit www.timebanking.org to learn more about Timebanking UK.

Visit www.traffordgolfcentre.co.uk to learn more about Trafford Golf Centre.

Image: Golfers teeing up and swinging golf clubs, some with sighted helpers aiding them to position clubs in a row of driving range bays.

Former international blind footballer and Chief Operations Officer for UK sight loss charity RNIB, David Clarke, has been appointed as the new CEO of the British Paralympic Association.

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to David ahead of his move.

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Our David Hogg has more on how you can get out and about in Edinburgh

To find out more or to get involved in the East Lothian Health Walk group you can email Shona at [email protected]

Sam Gough is a blind sports sensation.
 
She joined Amelia Hilton to talk about her Swimming, Blind Football, and Goalball triumphs.

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What's it like going to the World Cup when you're blind? How can you enjoy audio description live from the ground when you're thousands of miles away?

Dave Williams speaks to blind football fan Pardy Gill about his experiences watching World Cup football in Qatar.
They also discuss how you can access live audio description for all the remaining games.

Download information for the FIFA Interpreting app can be found here:

iOS: FIFA Interpreting on the App Store (apple.com)

Google Play Store: FIFA Interpreting - Apps on Google Play

Event Codes for remaining matches:

December 9: Netherlands vs Argentina - ADCLUS
December 9: Croatia vs Brazil - ADCECS
December 10: Morocco vs Portugal - ADCATS
December 10: England vs France - ADCABS
December 13: Semi Final - ADCLUS
December 14: Semi Final - ADCABS
December 17: Third Place Play-Off: ADCKIS
December 18: Final - ADCLUS

RNIB's Chief Operating Officer David Clarke is a huge football fan and had a successful career playing for the England International blind football team.
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to David about the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar, discussing their tips for the winners, audio described matches and some of the controversy around the games.
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RNIB's Chief Operating Officer David Clarke is a huge football fan and had a successful career playing for the England International blind football team.
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to David about the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar, discussing their tips for the winners, audio described matches and some of the controversy around the games.
#RNIBConnect
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British blind sport  have launched two new toolkits, for sight loss societies & sports providers, to make getting active more accessible.

RNIB's Connect radio Allan Russell spoke to Charlotte from BBS to find out more.

For more details go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk
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if your blind or partially sighted & live in Scotland, Scottish disability golf & curling have a great opportunity fir you to try curling or golf.

RNIB's connect radio Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gayle's to learn more about the opportunities to play for fun or competitively.

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Do you know a young person with sight loss who'd like to be more active? Hywel Davies has been hearing about a new taster session to get people moving.

For further information on the upcoming football training sessions in Edinburgh, contact Neil Atkinson on 07858 687 528 or email [email protected]