RNIB - See Sport Differently

If you're blind and interested in playing football for fun or to reach the heights of playing for your country, the National Blind League wants to hear from you.

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Robin Williams to learn more about the set up, it's goals for the future and how you can get involved in your local area.

If you'd like more information about NBL, email [email protected]

You can also call or text 07525809495

There's an Instagram page @FABlindFootball or find them on Facebook.#RNIBConnect
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Dave Heeley OBE, known to many as blind Dave, has raised thousands of pounds for charity fundraising around the World.

In his latest challenge Dave and his team cycled 800 miles from Colditz Castle in Germany to West Bromwich Albion's Hawthorns stadium, in the West Midlands.

Barry Snell caught up with Dave to find out how this challenge felt after the last few years of Covid restrictions.

If you would like to learn more about Dave, click here: https://blinddaveheeley.co.uk/

[Image - Close up of a smiling Dave taken while he is running, he is wearing a white T-shirt, with Blind Dave written in blue across the front. He is also wearing a blue and grey bandana}

Wing Chun Kung Fu is a well established martial art which can be used for self defence, general fitness and can even be used like Tai Chi, to promote balance and inner strength.The style is also well suited for being taught to blind and partially sighted people, due to it's close proximity stances and reliance on touch sensitivity rather than sight.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Martin Gibbons, Wing Chun teacher, to discuss the martial art and it's suitability for teaching to visually impaired students.If you'd like more information on Wing Chun in your area, search online for local classes.For those in the Glasgow area, contact Martin for a taster session via https://www.facebook.com/Wing-Chun-Private-Lessons-105947932104613

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A major global sporting event will be coming to Birmingham in 2023.The International Blind Sports Association, IBSA, will host their World Games, which will be attended by 70 countries.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to SANDRO DI Girolamo, President of IBSA.#RNIBConnect
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A major global sporting event will be coming to Birmingham in 2023.The International Blind Sports Association, IBSA, will host their World Games, which will be attended by 70 countries.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to former Paralympian and former Chief Exec of the British Paralympic Association, Tim Reddish.#RNIBConnectImage: IBSA (International Blind Sports Federation) logo

A major global sporting event will be coming to Birmingham in 2023.The International Blind Sports Association, IBSA, will host their World Games, which will be attended by 70 countries.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Sally Barker, Chair of British Blind Sport.#RNIBConnect
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A major global sporting event will be coming to Birmingham in 2023.The International Blind Sports Association, IBSA, will host their World Games, which will be attended by 70 countries.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Paralympic cyclists, Neil and Lora Fachie.#RNIBConnectImage: IBSA (International Blind Sports Federation) logo

A major global sporting event will be coming to Birmingham in 2023.The International Blind Sports Association, IBSA, will host their World Games, which will be attended by 70 countries.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Evan Molloy, a medal winning visually impaired Judo athlete.#RNIBConnectImage: IBSA (International Blind Sports Federation) logo

A major global sporting event will be coming to Birmingham in 2023.The International Blind Sports Association, IBSA, will host their World Games, which will be attended by 70 countries.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to former Paralympian and Chief Operations Officer for RNIB, David Clarke.#RNIBConnectImage: IBSA (International Blind Sports Federation) logo

A major global sporting event will be coming to Birmingham in 2023.The International Blind Sports Association, IBSA, will host their World Games, which will be attended by 70 countries.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Alaina MacGregor, chief exec of British Blind Sport.#RNIBConnect
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