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In the final episode of ‘Down The Line' World Cup Specials, RNIB's Telephone ‘Football Focus' group give their take on all of the action from this year's tournament. Hosted by RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

Let's talk to another athlete with sight loss taking part in this summer's Commonwealth games. David spoke to Team Scotland para bowler Robert Barr

Let's talk to another athlete with sight loss taking part in this summer's Commonwealth games. David spoke to Team Scotland para swimmer Astrid Carroll about her preparations for her first Commonwealth Games…

Let's talk to another athlete with sight loss taking part in this summer's Commonwealth games. David spoke to Team Scotland para swimmer James Clegg about his Games preparation, his return to the pool and competing alongside his brother…

Let's talk to another athlete with sight loss taking part in this summer's Commonwealth games. David spoke to Team Scotland para swimmer Stephen Clegg about his Games preparation and returning from shoulder surgery

What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year's World Cup tournament, RNIB's Telephone ‘Football Focus' group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

As we approach the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in GlasgowWe're talking to some of the blind and partially sighted athletes, going for gold.Here's RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell with Team England Para Swimmer, Ursula Carroll.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

A charity's board plays a huge part in the organisations governance, strategy and compliance but how do they do this?RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to RNIB Chair Anna Tylor to learn more about their work and hear about the board's 5 new members.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

The ability to enjoy books in an accessible way is a vital building block for education and career success but reading can also take you on adventures, become a discussion point or give you a breather from everyday life.RNIB is involved in the Year Of Reading and part of this is the Summer Reading Challenge.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to RNIB's Tom Norton, to learn more about the challenge and why it's so accessible.If you'd like more info, go to rnib.org.uk/education and go to the children's reading section.You can also go to rnib.org.uk/music or summerreadingchallenge.org.uk#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

Ahead of the Commonwealth Games, we're catching up with the VI athletes taking part. Today, David Hogg speaks to VI para bowler Ron Homer and Director Sue Davies…

The Commonwealth Games are coming to Glasgow. Daivd Hogg spoke to the Lord Provost of Glasgow to find out what it means for the city….

As we approach the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in GlasgowWe're talking to some of the blind and partially sighted athletes, going for gold.Here's RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell with Team England Para Swimmer, Rebecca Redfern MBE.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

As we approach the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in GlasgowWe're talking to some of the blind and partially sighted athletes, going for gold.Here's RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell with Team England Para Swimmer, Matthew Redfern.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

As we approach the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in GlasgowWe're talking to some of the blind and partially sighted athletes, going for gold.Here's RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell with Welsh Para Cyclist, James Ball.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

Phill Batty is the CEO of Glasgow 2026, David Hogg spoke to him about the planning that's gone in to hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Ahead of the Commonwealth Games, we're catching up with the VI athletes taking part.Amelia speaks to Paralympic Medalist Sprinter Zac Shaw about his preparation...Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year's World Cup tournament, RNIB's Telephone ‘Football Focus' group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year's World Cup tournament, RNIB's Telephone ‘Football Focus' group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year's World Cup tournament, RNIB's Telephone ‘Football Focus' group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

A weekend of disability football is on the horizon as the finals of the ‘EE FA Disability Cup' are coming to St George's Park. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the upcoming Blind final on Saturday June 27th.  You can find more information on the  EE Disability FA Cup Finals on the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup returns for 2026

What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year's World Cup tournament, RNIB's Telephone ‘Football Focus' group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

If you are blind or partially sighted, live in, or can get to, Brighton RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell has news on a fantastic free event to introduce you to open water swimming.For anyone interested in joining the Gateway to the Sea event, bookings can be made here: https://britishblindsport.org.uk/events/2026/06/gatewaytotheseaIf you'd like to book onto the visually impaired swim sessions at Sea Lanes, which run every Saturday from 3–4pm, call 01273 044163 or emailing sealanes@southdownsleisure.co.uk#RNIBConnectImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year's World Cup tournament, RNIB's Telephone ‘Football Focus' group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

A weekend of disability football is on the horizon as the finals of the ‘EE FA Disability Cup' are coming to St George's Park. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the upcoming Visually Impaired final on June 27th.  You can find more information on the  EE Disability FA Cup Finals on the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup returns for 2026

One of the biggest events in disability football takes place this month. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can enjoy the EE Disability FA Cup in person and live on TV.You can find more information on the  EE Disability FA Cup Finals on the FA website - EE Disability FA Cup returns for 2026

What is it like to go rock climbing as a VI person? Amelia speaks to Lacey about her love of the sport and tips for people who want to try it.Find Lacey on tiktok @laceyroo.hImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

A new partnership between England & Wales Blind Golf (EWBG), Southend In Sight, and The Norman Garon Trust is opening up golf and community for people living with sight loss and visual impairment across Essex.Amelia spoke to Andy Gilford from EWBG and Karl Hepple from Norman Garon Trust to learn more...Contact matt@garonparkgolf.co.uk for more information about upcoming sessions.Learn more about EWBG on their website - Home - England & Wales Blind GolfLearn more about Garon Park on their website - HOME - Garon ParkImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Barry Snell talks to England's VI Rugby head coach Jake Walker about the team's historic upcoming Four Nations tournament in Japan and about how this tour is set to transform the global future of visually impaired rugby.Image: Picture of the squad posing for their picture. They are huddled around a poster for the upcoming tournament. The front row are kneeling and behind them the ere is a row of people standing. They are all wearing Rugby gear and are smiling for the camera.

How can you make teaching more acccessible if you have sight loss?Kay Bennett is a dance and fitness instructor with Retinitis Pigmentosa who's here to tell Amelia about adjusting her teaching style.Find Kay On Youtube, Facebook, Tiktok And Instagram under kaybmusicfitnessdance.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

More from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games as RNIB Connect Radio' Toby Davey chats with Paralympics GB visually impaired skier Neil Simpson and his guide Rob Poth on winning the first medal of the games for Paralympics GB with their silver in the Alpine Combined on Tuesday 10 March 2026.To find out more about Paralympics GB and opportunities to get involved in some of the Paralympic sports do visit - https://paralympics.org.ukImage shows Neil and Rob showing off their silver medals whilst waving Games' mascot plushies. They're wearing blue winter jackets with matching trousers and red bennies. Their medals hang on a red ribbon around their necks.

Off to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games to hear how the Paralympics GB visually impaired skiers have been getting on in the games. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with first time Paralympian Fred Warburton and his guide James Hannan as they reflect on coming 7th in the men's downhill skiing on Saturday morning at their first Winter Paralympic Games and their first go at the downhill event too.To find out more about Paralympics GB and opportunities to get involved in some of the Paralympic sports do visit - https://paralympics.org.ukImage shows Fred first bumping James. They're on the snow kitted out in full gear with their helmets, skis and ski poles. Fred has a navy sports outfit whilst James wears a bright orange top with a pink vest over it.

With 2026 marking the 50th anniversary of the first ever Winter Paralympic Games held in Sweden in February 1976 with teams of blind and partially sighted athletes competing in both alpine and nordic skiing for the first time too here on RNIB Connect Radio's we thought it would be a good time to look back on that very first Winter Paralympic Games and find out what it was like taking part in the games for the first time as a visually impaired Paralympian.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Mike Brace CBE DL who was there along with five other young visually impaired athletes competing for Great Britain at that very first Winter Paralympic Games.Mike began by telling Toby about how the opportunity came about for him to compete as a blind person in that very first Winter Paralympic Games plus what the training was like to get him and the other visually impaired skiers ready for the games.Mike then talked about how the games have evolved over the last 50 years from his view point competing as a blind skier in that first ever Winter Paralympic Games, managing the great British Paralympic Cross-Country Ski Team from 1988 to 1994, Chef de Mission for the Great British Team at the Winter Paralympic Games, Director of ParalympicsGB and being involved in bringing the summer Olympics and Paralympic Games to London in 2012.Mike ended by reflecting on the great success of the Paralympics GB visually impaired skiers over recent years winning many medals, how with the right support and opportunities blind and partially sighted people can achieve so much in sport at whatever level to finally thoughts on the legacy of both the Winter and Summer Paralympic Games.To find out more about Paralympics GB and opportunities to get involved in some of the Paralympic sports do visit - https://paralympics.org.ukAnd for more about other opportunities to get into sport as a visually impaired person do visit the British Blind Sport website - https://britishblindsport.org.uk

Once again, Channel 4 is providing a wealth of Audio Described coverage of the 2026 Winter Paralympics.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jonathan Penny, from Channel 4, to find out how you can enjoy the games with AD.If you'd like more info on the coverage, or would like to give feedback on the AD coverage, go to www.channel4.com/4viewers#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, A White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Below 

The buzz continues for the visually impaired skiing squad at their official kitting-out day as the Italian Winter Paralympics draw near. Catching up with the team during these final preparations, Barry Snell spoke with rising star Sam Cozens and his guide Adam Hall.Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath..

Anticipation is peaking for the visually impaired skiing squad at their official kitting-out day as the Italian Winter Paralympics approach. Capturing the buzz of these final preparations, Barry Snell caught up with athlete Fred Warburton and his guide James Hannan.Image shows Fred posing for an official photo in front of a navy blue background. He's wearing dark bottoms and a navy blue zip jacket and is doing finger guns at the camera.

As the Winter Paralympics in Italy draw closer, excitement is mounting for the visually impaired skiing team at their official kitting-out day. In the midst of these final preparations, Barry Snell spoke with skier Menna Fitzpatrick and her guide, Katie Guest.Image shows Barry interviewing Menna and Katie. Menna sits on the left with Katie behind her. Barry is holding up a remote recorder as he sits in front of them, focused on what they're saying. They're all having a laugh.

With the Italy Winter Paralympics fast approaching, anticipation is building as ParalympicsGB's visually impaired skiers come together for their official kitting‑out day. Amid the buzz of final preparations, Barry Snell caught up with ParalympicsGB CEO Dave Clarke to hear his thoughts and expectations ahead of the Games. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

As the Italy Winter Paralympics draw closer, ParalympicsGB's visually impaired skiers came together for their official kitting‑out day. Amid the preparations, Barry Snell sat down with skiing trailblazer Mike Brace — the first blind athlete to represent Britain at a Winter Games back in 1976.Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

VI skiers from Paralympics GB recently attended a kitting‑out day ahead of the Winter Paralympics, which will be held in Italy. RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell caught up with skiing sensation Neil Simpson and his guides Andrew and Rob, to hear how preparations are going.Image shows Neil showing off a light blue official long sleeved shirt. He's smiling wide as he poses for a photo outside the changing rooms. Looking good Neil!

Let's look back at an exciting weekend of football action with former paralympic football player and CEO of British Paralympics Association, Dave Clarke.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

If you're blind or partially sighted and would like to try your hand at sailing a yacht, even if you've never stepped onto a boat before, there's a summer week coming up that you might be interested in.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Vicki and Tony about the Sailing Vision Trust's summer event.If you'd like more info, or would like to apply, go to www.sailingvision.org#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

A new weekly running group in Cardiff is giving blind and partially sighted people the chance to get active and make new friends. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.For more information on the Cardiff VI Runners group, visit their Facebook Page - (1) Cardiff VI Runners | Facebook 

Archie MacGregor has been running marathons for the RNIB since the mid-2000s. Having recently completed his 20th race, he caught up with David Hogg.

With news on a major tournament for disabled golfers, including those who are blind or partially sighted, Here's Allan Russell with Jim Gales from Phoenix Golf and Mark Arnold from American Blind Golf… Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

One RNIB staff member is making his way to the Futsal World Championships in Turkey. Hywel Davies has been catching up with Neil Atkinson ahead of the prestigious tournament.