RNIB Connect Radio
@rnibradio.bsky.social
Europe's first radio station for blind and partially sighted people.
Freeview 730/Online/Smart Devices
Community Station Of The Year at The ARIAS 2024.
Website: https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/
Header photo: young boy with headphones on relaxing.
Freeview 730/Online/Smart Devices
Community Station Of The Year at The ARIAS 2024.
Website: https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/
Header photo: young boy with headphones on relaxing.
Congratulations to David Szalay for winning #BookerPrize2025 with his novel Flesh 📖
Hear our conversation with David about his book on Read On: The Audiobook Show this Friday, but for now, a little teaser below.
New episodes of Read On with @talking-books.bsky.social out every Friday at 1 pm.
Hear our conversation with David about his book on Read On: The Audiobook Show this Friday, but for now, a little teaser below.
New episodes of Read On with @talking-books.bsky.social out every Friday at 1 pm.
Bonus: Booker Winner 2025 - David Szalay for Flesh (Extract)
Full interview on Friday - but for now huge congratulations to David Szalay for his Booker win for Flesh - available in audio and Braille from RNIB Library.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Congratulations to David Szalay for winning #BookerPrize2025 with his novel Flesh 📖
Hear our conversation with David about his book on Read On: The Audiobook Show this Friday, but for now, a little teaser below.
New episodes of Read On with @talking-books.bsky.social out every Friday at 1 pm.
Hear our conversation with David about his book on Read On: The Audiobook Show this Friday, but for now, a little teaser below.
New episodes of Read On with @talking-books.bsky.social out every Friday at 1 pm.
How can Digital Media improve wellbeing and social inclusion of blind and partially sighted people?
Amelia spoke to Catalin Brylla, Principal Lecturer in Film and Television, to learn more about their research.
Amelia spoke to Catalin Brylla, Principal Lecturer in Film and Television, to learn more about their research.
How Can Digital Engagement Improve Social Inclusion And Wellbeing For VI People?
The University Of Bournemouth are exploring how training blind and partially sighted people in Digital Media can improve their wellbeing and social inclusion.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
How can Digital Media improve wellbeing and social inclusion of blind and partially sighted people?
Amelia spoke to Catalin Brylla, Principal Lecturer in Film and Television, to learn more about their research.
Amelia spoke to Catalin Brylla, Principal Lecturer in Film and Television, to learn more about their research.
Baring it all in support of charity?
"We all felt so amazing afterwards, it was so liberating!"
Josephine Boulder came up with the idea for the Blind Naked Calendar to smash stereotypes around disability and also raise funds in support of her favourite charity, Deafblind UK.
"We all felt so amazing afterwards, it was so liberating!"
Josephine Boulder came up with the idea for the Blind Naked Calendar to smash stereotypes around disability and also raise funds in support of her favourite charity, Deafblind UK.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Baring it all in support of charity?
"We all felt so amazing afterwards, it was so liberating!"
Josephine Boulder came up with the idea for the Blind Naked Calendar to smash stereotypes around disability and also raise funds in support of her favourite charity, Deafblind UK.
"We all felt so amazing afterwards, it was so liberating!"
Josephine Boulder came up with the idea for the Blind Naked Calendar to smash stereotypes around disability and also raise funds in support of her favourite charity, Deafblind UK.
"I wanted to make a piece of dance work that played with the idea of how we might make dance or witness dance as audience members, that relied not solely and primarily on the visual but also our other senses."
Half Light by Holly Thomas is coming to Bristol's Arnolfini on Friday 14th of November.
Half Light by Holly Thomas is coming to Bristol's Arnolfini on Friday 14th of November.
Half Light by Holly Thomas
Holly Thomas is a visually impaired Dance Artist, Choreographer and Audio Description Practitioner.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"I wanted to make a piece of dance work that played with the idea of how we might make dance or witness dance as audience members, that relied not solely and primarily on the visual but also our other senses."
Half Light by Holly Thomas is coming to Bristol's Arnolfini on Friday 14th of November.
Half Light by Holly Thomas is coming to Bristol's Arnolfini on Friday 14th of November.
Titch the Elf is back!
And busy practicing for the annual Elf Karaoke Contest and helping blind and partially sighted little ones get an accessible Letter from Santa🎅
Listen to Allan and Titch's adventure here: bit.ly/TitchTheElf2...
And busy practicing for the annual Elf Karaoke Contest and helping blind and partially sighted little ones get an accessible Letter from Santa🎅
Listen to Allan and Titch's adventure here: bit.ly/TitchTheElf2...
November 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Titch the Elf is back!
And busy practicing for the annual Elf Karaoke Contest and helping blind and partially sighted little ones get an accessible Letter from Santa🎅
Listen to Allan and Titch's adventure here: bit.ly/TitchTheElf2...
And busy practicing for the annual Elf Karaoke Contest and helping blind and partially sighted little ones get an accessible Letter from Santa🎅
Listen to Allan and Titch's adventure here: bit.ly/TitchTheElf2...
Worried how firework season will impact your pooch? 🐶
RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert chats to Robert from @guidedogsuk.bsky.social to find out how we can best support our dogs and guide dogs during this tricky time of the year.
RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert chats to Robert from @guidedogsuk.bsky.social to find out how we can best support our dogs and guide dogs during this tricky time of the year.
How To Support Your Guide Dog During Fireworks Season
As the firework season is here, Hubert chats to Robert from Guide Dogs, and finds out how we can best support our guide dogs during a tricky time of year.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Worried how firework season will impact your pooch? 🐶
RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert chats to Robert from @guidedogsuk.bsky.social to find out how we can best support our dogs and guide dogs during this tricky time of the year.
RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert chats to Robert from @guidedogsuk.bsky.social to find out how we can best support our dogs and guide dogs during this tricky time of the year.
"That was the first time I'd ever heard about any kind of support that I could get. From my rehabilitation worker, 12 years after my diagnosis."
Following her sight loss diagnosis, Bhavini had to put her life on pause.
Join RNIB's call for change: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
Following her sight loss diagnosis, Bhavini had to put her life on pause.
Join RNIB's call for change: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
November 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"That was the first time I'd ever heard about any kind of support that I could get. From my rehabilitation worker, 12 years after my diagnosis."
Following her sight loss diagnosis, Bhavini had to put her life on pause.
Join RNIB's call for change: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
Following her sight loss diagnosis, Bhavini had to put her life on pause.
Join RNIB's call for change: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
Happy Halloween from Grimm Russell and his guide dog Grimm Jayson 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Happy Halloween from Grimm Russell and his guide dog Grimm Jayson 🎃
The beast, the fog of the moor, and the discovery of a body.
This Halloween, listen to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles on Talking Books.
This gripping tale runs over 7 episodes and you have until Tuesday to listen.
Find it here: https://bit.ly/RNIBConnectRadioTalkingBooks
This Halloween, listen to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles on Talking Books.
This gripping tale runs over 7 episodes and you have until Tuesday to listen.
Find it here: https://bit.ly/RNIBConnectRadioTalkingBooks
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The beast, the fog of the moor, and the discovery of a body.
This Halloween, listen to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles on Talking Books.
This gripping tale runs over 7 episodes and you have until Tuesday to listen.
Find it here: https://bit.ly/RNIBConnectRadioTalkingBooks
This Halloween, listen to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles on Talking Books.
This gripping tale runs over 7 episodes and you have until Tuesday to listen.
Find it here: https://bit.ly/RNIBConnectRadioTalkingBooks
🎁 Do you like starting your Christmas planning early?
The RNIB Shop has many items available like tactile gift tags, inclusive Christmas cards, decorations, and even some great accessible gifts.
Highlighting some stand out items, it's Hubert, Claire and Charlie.
The RNIB Shop has many items available like tactile gift tags, inclusive Christmas cards, decorations, and even some great accessible gifts.
Highlighting some stand out items, it's Hubert, Claire and Charlie.
Prepare Early For Christmas With Christmas Products From The RNIB Shop
In this podcast, Hubert chats to Claire Maxwell from our very own shop, as she gives us the lowdown of what's available for customers who would like to start getting ready for Christmas early.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🎁 Do you like starting your Christmas planning early?
The RNIB Shop has many items available like tactile gift tags, inclusive Christmas cards, decorations, and even some great accessible gifts.
Highlighting some stand out items, it's Hubert, Claire and Charlie.
The RNIB Shop has many items available like tactile gift tags, inclusive Christmas cards, decorations, and even some great accessible gifts.
Highlighting some stand out items, it's Hubert, Claire and Charlie.
Spooky Rock and Roll vibes anyone?🦇
Gary Moritz has a special show heading your way tomorrow, don't miss it.
We'll know if you did...
Gary Moritz has a special show heading your way tomorrow, don't miss it.
We'll know if you did...
October 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Spooky Rock and Roll vibes anyone?🦇
Gary Moritz has a special show heading your way tomorrow, don't miss it.
We'll know if you did...
Gary Moritz has a special show heading your way tomorrow, don't miss it.
We'll know if you did...
Following eye complications, David had to leave a successful job in IT and move back home with his parents.
18 months on, he was still waiting for a vision rehabilitation assessment from his local authority.
Sign RNIB’s petition calling for change: bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
18 months on, he was still waiting for a vision rehabilitation assessment from his local authority.
Sign RNIB’s petition calling for change: bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
October 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Following eye complications, David had to leave a successful job in IT and move back home with his parents.
18 months on, he was still waiting for a vision rehabilitation assessment from his local authority.
Sign RNIB’s petition calling for change: bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
18 months on, he was still waiting for a vision rehabilitation assessment from his local authority.
Sign RNIB’s petition calling for change: bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
Time for our Allan Russell to chat biggest stories from the week with RNIB CEO Matt Stringer.
This week they cover the launch of Out Of Sight campaign and petition, take a look ahead to some big events in November, and a Christmas nod to the RNIB shop.
This week they cover the launch of Out Of Sight campaign and petition, take a look ahead to some big events in November, and a Christmas nod to the RNIB shop.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Time for our Allan Russell to chat biggest stories from the week with RNIB CEO Matt Stringer.
This week they cover the launch of Out Of Sight campaign and petition, take a look ahead to some big events in November, and a Christmas nod to the RNIB shop.
This week they cover the launch of Out Of Sight campaign and petition, take a look ahead to some big events in November, and a Christmas nod to the RNIB shop.
"(On bin day) I used to bounce around Glasgow like a municipal pinball."
Actor and Comedian Jamie MacDonald sits down with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell for a new series looking at life as a blind person.
Hear their full conversation here: https://bit.ly/JamieMacDonaldPodcast
Actor and Comedian Jamie MacDonald sits down with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell for a new series looking at life as a blind person.
Hear their full conversation here: https://bit.ly/JamieMacDonaldPodcast
October 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"(On bin day) I used to bounce around Glasgow like a municipal pinball."
Actor and Comedian Jamie MacDonald sits down with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell for a new series looking at life as a blind person.
Hear their full conversation here: https://bit.ly/JamieMacDonaldPodcast
Actor and Comedian Jamie MacDonald sits down with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell for a new series looking at life as a blind person.
Hear their full conversation here: https://bit.ly/JamieMacDonaldPodcast
New research shows 4 in 5 local authorities in England failed to complete vision rehabilitation assessments within the recommended timeframe.
Young mum Eloise is just one of many blind and partially sighted people who had to wait on support.
Join RNIB's call to action:https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
Young mum Eloise is just one of many blind and partially sighted people who had to wait on support.
Join RNIB's call to action:https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
October 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
New research shows 4 in 5 local authorities in England failed to complete vision rehabilitation assessments within the recommended timeframe.
Young mum Eloise is just one of many blind and partially sighted people who had to wait on support.
Join RNIB's call to action:https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
Young mum Eloise is just one of many blind and partially sighted people who had to wait on support.
Join RNIB's call to action:https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
Blind and partially sighted people shouldn't have to put their lives on pause following a sight loss diagnosis.
With many waiting months and sometimes years for vision rehabilitation, we spoke with RNIB about their petition calling for change.
Sign the petition here: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
With many waiting months and sometimes years for vision rehabilitation, we spoke with RNIB about their petition calling for change.
Sign the petition here: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
Out of Sight Re-Launch Life On Pause
RNIB are launching a new phase of their Out of Sight Campaign and you can get involved.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Blind and partially sighted people shouldn't have to put their lives on pause following a sight loss diagnosis.
With many waiting months and sometimes years for vision rehabilitation, we spoke with RNIB about their petition calling for change.
Sign the petition here: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
With many waiting months and sometimes years for vision rehabilitation, we spoke with RNIB about their petition calling for change.
Sign the petition here: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight
UK sight loss charity RNIB, has launched the first round of its job placements for blind and partially sighted people.
Our Allan Russell spoke to Heather Barbara, RNIB Employment Advisor, to find out more.
Our Allan Russell spoke to Heather Barbara, RNIB Employment Advisor, to find out more.
UK Sight Loss Charity has Job Placements Up For Grabs
UK sight loss charity RNIB, has launched the first round of its job placements for blind and partially sighted people.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
UK sight loss charity RNIB, has launched the first round of its job placements for blind and partially sighted people.
Our Allan Russell spoke to Heather Barbara, RNIB Employment Advisor, to find out more.
Our Allan Russell spoke to Heather Barbara, RNIB Employment Advisor, to find out more.
Would you take on the Hunters from @channel4tv.bsky.social ?
Hywel speaks to Ste, the first partially sighted fugitive, about appearing on the show with his friend Chris.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792824-partially-sighted-contestant-takes-part-in-channel-4-s-hunted
Hywel speaks to Ste, the first partially sighted fugitive, about appearing on the show with his friend Chris.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792824-partially-sighted-contestant-takes-part-in-channel-4-s-hunted
Partially Sighted Contestant Takes Part In Channel 4's 'Hunted'
Channel 4’s reality challenge series ‘Hunted’ has returned. Ordinary people on the run from a team of expert hunters. But how different would the challenge be if you were partially sighted? Hywel Davi...
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October 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Would you take on the Hunters from @channel4tv.bsky.social ?
Hywel speaks to Ste, the first partially sighted fugitive, about appearing on the show with his friend Chris.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792824-partially-sighted-contestant-takes-part-in-channel-4-s-hunted
Hywel speaks to Ste, the first partially sighted fugitive, about appearing on the show with his friend Chris.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792824-partially-sighted-contestant-takes-part-in-channel-4-s-hunted
Happy Smiles Training have just achieved the @rnib.bsky.social Visibly Better Employer standard!
David Hogg speaks to Alex Winstanley from the team to learn about how they've made their workplace more inclusive.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792852-rnib-visibly-better-employer-happy-smiles-training
David Hogg speaks to Alex Winstanley from the team to learn about how they've made their workplace more inclusive.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792852-rnib-visibly-better-employer-happy-smiles-training
RNIB Visibly Better Employer Happy Smiles Training
Lets hear about another company that’s achieved RNIB’s Visibly Better Employer standard. David Hogg speaks to Alex Winstanley from Happy Smiles Training and RNIB Employment Advisor Roy Imeson.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Happy Smiles Training have just achieved the @rnib.bsky.social Visibly Better Employer standard!
David Hogg speaks to Alex Winstanley from the team to learn about how they've made their workplace more inclusive.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792852-rnib-visibly-better-employer-happy-smiles-training
David Hogg speaks to Alex Winstanley from the team to learn about how they've made their workplace more inclusive.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792852-rnib-visibly-better-employer-happy-smiles-training
Time for our weekly update from @rnib.bluesky.social CEO Matt Stringer.
He spoke to Allan about the new tech offering from Be My Eyes and Tesco, news from Waymo and getting ready for the festive season.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792760-charity-chief-exec-s-customer-update-18-10-2025
He spoke to Allan about the new tech offering from Be My Eyes and Tesco, news from Waymo and getting ready for the festive season.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792760-charity-chief-exec-s-customer-update-18-10-2025
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October 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Time for our weekly update from @rnib.bluesky.social CEO Matt Stringer.
He spoke to Allan about the new tech offering from Be My Eyes and Tesco, news from Waymo and getting ready for the festive season.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792760-charity-chief-exec-s-customer-update-18-10-2025
He spoke to Allan about the new tech offering from Be My Eyes and Tesco, news from Waymo and getting ready for the festive season.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792760-charity-chief-exec-s-customer-update-18-10-2025
@britishblindsport.org.uk are celebrating 50 years!🎉
Get moving in a range of activities at their 'Festival Of Sport' on Sunday 19th October.
Here's Amelia with more...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792443-festival-of-sport-to-celebrate-50-years-of-british-blind-sport
Get moving in a range of activities at their 'Festival Of Sport' on Sunday 19th October.
Here's Amelia with more...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792443-festival-of-sport-to-celebrate-50-years-of-british-blind-sport
Festival Of Sport To Celebrate 50 Years Of British Blind Sport
British Blind Sport Are Celebrating 50 years and have a special event planned where you can get active.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
@britishblindsport.org.uk are celebrating 50 years!🎉
Get moving in a range of activities at their 'Festival Of Sport' on Sunday 19th October.
Here's Amelia with more...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792443-festival-of-sport-to-celebrate-50-years-of-british-blind-sport
Get moving in a range of activities at their 'Festival Of Sport' on Sunday 19th October.
Here's Amelia with more...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8792443-festival-of-sport-to-celebrate-50-years-of-british-blind-sport
How can you explore new types of art and creating after sight loss? 🎨
Artist Alan Mcintyre tells Amelia about the techniques and mediums he uses in his work...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8790990-artist-alan-mcintyre-on-trying-new-methods
Artist Alan Mcintyre tells Amelia about the techniques and mediums he uses in his work...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8790990-artist-alan-mcintyre-on-trying-new-methods
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October 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
How can you explore new types of art and creating after sight loss? 🎨
Artist Alan Mcintyre tells Amelia about the techniques and mediums he uses in his work...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8790990-artist-alan-mcintyre-on-trying-new-methods
Artist Alan Mcintyre tells Amelia about the techniques and mediums he uses in his work...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8790990-artist-alan-mcintyre-on-trying-new-methods
AD performances of the critically-acclaimed show ‘The City for Incurable Women’ are coming to Camden.
Toby speaks to Helena McBurney to learn more...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8791697-the-city-for-incurable-women-returns-to-camden-people-s-theatre-with-ad-at-every-performance
Toby speaks to Helena McBurney to learn more...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8791697-the-city-for-incurable-women-returns-to-camden-people-s-theatre-with-ad-at-every-performance
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October 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
AD performances of the critically-acclaimed show ‘The City for Incurable Women’ are coming to Camden.
Toby speaks to Helena McBurney to learn more...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8791697-the-city-for-incurable-women-returns-to-camden-people-s-theatre-with-ad-at-every-performance
Toby speaks to Helena McBurney to learn more...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8791697-the-city-for-incurable-women-returns-to-camden-people-s-theatre-with-ad-at-every-performance
@sqiff.bsky.social is back for their 10th and most accessible festival yet!
Amelia spoke to the team about their programme of shorts and feature length films, events and craft fair.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8790664-accessible-films-and-events-at-scottish-queer-international-film-festival
Amelia spoke to the team about their programme of shorts and feature length films, events and craft fair.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8790664-accessible-films-and-events-at-scottish-queer-international-film-festival
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October 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
@sqiff.bsky.social is back for their 10th and most accessible festival yet!
Amelia spoke to the team about their programme of shorts and feature length films, events and craft fair.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8790664-accessible-films-and-events-at-scottish-queer-international-film-festival
Amelia spoke to the team about their programme of shorts and feature length films, events and craft fair.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8790664-accessible-films-and-events-at-scottish-queer-international-film-festival
The women's and men's blind football sides have faced global competitors in India ⚽
How did they get on? Hywel Davies learns more...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8791014-england-blind-football-sides-shine-at-ibsa-tournaments
How did they get on? Hywel Davies learns more...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8791014-england-blind-football-sides-shine-at-ibsa-tournaments
England Blind Football Sides Shine At IBSA Tournaments
Blind football teams from across the globe gathered in India earlier this month for two major competitions. Hywel Davies has been hearing how the sides from England got on.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The women's and men's blind football sides have faced global competitors in India ⚽
How did they get on? Hywel Davies learns more...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8791014-england-blind-football-sides-shine-at-ibsa-tournaments
How did they get on? Hywel Davies learns more...
https://audioboom.com/posts/8791014-england-blind-football-sides-shine-at-ibsa-tournaments