METRO BLIND SPORT
Opening doors to sport
Metrozine Issue 43 June 2015
Dear Readers, Welcome to this month’s issue.
The Metro Athletics Open is nearly upon us, Only 19 days to go!
Over 60 Athletes have already entered but we still need another 40
to make it a truly fantastic day. Please help us reach as many blind
and partially sighted people in your local area. You can either
download the Entry Form
http://www.metroblindsport.org/downloadlibrary/Entry-Form-MetroOpen-2015.docx or ring Ian Francis on 07814751643 and enter
over the phone.
Closing date extended until Saturday 6th June 2015.
As always thank you for your interest and support.
Saul Wynne Web Editor Email saul.wynne@metroblindsport.org
Ian Francis SDO Email Ian ian.francis@metroblindsport.org or call
07814 751643
1.Tennis - NEVITC 2015 from the Metro Medal Winners
Perspectives
Metro players scoop singles and doubles titles at NEVITC Tennis
Tournament 2015.
Seven Metro members travelled to take part in the NEVITC,
Newcastle, Tennis Tournament at The Northumberland Tennis Club.
Metro was represented by Paul Ryb, Jan Reynolds, Jo and Alan
Turnbull, Brenda Cassell, Lara Green and myself Alan Whetherly.
46 players came from as far north as Glasgow and as far south as
the Isle of Wight. The tournament was extremely well organised by
the team from NEVITC and I would particularly like to thank Steve
Trewick and Wendy Glasper from the organising committee for
making the whole weekend run smoothly. All of the competitions
were very competitive but played in a positive sportsmanlike spirit.
The tournament adopted two interesting innovations that seemed to
work well, firstly we played on an orange size court with only a back
line used, secondly the B2 and B3 sight categories were separated,
which was generally well received.
On the results front Metro had a great deal of success.
Metro Results listed
* Jan Reynolds won the ladies’ singles’
* Jan Reynolds and Jo Turnbull won the ladies’ doubles’
* Paul Ryb won the mens’ B3 B4 singles.’
* Alan Wetherly. won the mens’ B2 singles.
I know we were thrilled with our achievements and rightly so in my
opinion.
Although Paul and I lost the mens doubles final there was one
lingering memory from that particular match. One of the rallies
apparently lasted over 6 minutes and 140 shots were counted I do
recall thinking that it was never ending but amazing fun to be part
of. What a fabulous weekend and I for one was proud of our
achievements! - by Alan Whetherly
A special mention should be given to Brenda Cassell, who came
from three love down in one of the ladies semis to take the North
Easts’ top seed Rosie Pybus to an exciting 6 all draw. The match
had to be taken to a tie break in which these ladies evenly matched
each other point for point. Sadly there had to be a winner and Rosie
just edged it in the end. However this was the closest and one of
the most entertaining matches of the tournament - by Jo Turnbull
NEVITC 2015 Was a fantastic tournament. Great turn out and well
run.For me, like many others, the interesting dynamic was the court
size. Opting to only place a back line for the orange court and not
narrow the courts, meant we had the length but not the difficulties of
being too narrow.
Personally I found this an excellent compromise and more practical
than the current rules allow for. The game was so much more
enjoyable and the rallies longer. Steve Trewick and Wendy made a
very compelling and practical case for interpreting the rules to allow
for such court sizes.
Another important consideration was that the B2s and B3 category
were split. Again this worked well for those participating from what I
could gather. - by Paul Ryb
2. Bowls Report: Weston-Super-Mare VI Singles Tournament
30th April - 3rd May 2015
Now in its fifth year, supported by Worle and Weston super Mare
Lions Clubs, Clarence Park Bowls Club played host to over 50
visually impaired bowlers coming from around the country, including
Wales and Northern Ireland. The event was opened by the Mayor
Cllr Ros Willis, bowling the first wood on Thursday morning.
Lion members from Clubs around District 105SW, including
Burnham-on-Sea, Bridgwater, Cheddar Vale, Clevedon, Minehead,
Weston and Worle, gave their time to act as Markers for the
bowlers, plus assisting B1 players during their games on the rinks.
They were joined by friends, family and members of other local
bowls clubs. It takes a great team, including Umpires from Bristol,
to put on such a big Tournament. Priory Leo Club also attended on
the weekend and had a busy time guide dog sitting and helping
bowlers around the Clubhouse as part of their Community work.
Without the tremendous support of all these people, this
Tournament could not take place, this fantastic help ensured
everyone had a great time. Clarence Park Bowls Club were
wonderful hosts for the annual Tournament and the Clarence Park &
Wessex Ladies kept everyone well fed and watered.
Following the Tournament, players commented:
“Thank you for organising and running a very enjoyable and
successful tournament. It is so nice to be able to come back to the
Weston-super-Mare tournament every year for a brilliant weekend “.
- Article by David Stott
The winners of this year’s event were:
B1 Gold Medal & Lions Cup: Sarah Marshall Berkhamstead
B1 Silver Medal: Eric Gallacher Metro
B1 Bronze Medal: Mike Price Cardiff
Open Section
Gold Medal and Lions Cup: Gareth Harwood Pennine
Silver Medal and Lauriston Cup: Alan Lyne Lowestoft
Bronze Medal: Steve Illidge Preston
Lions Salver for Best non-winning Lady
Nancy Cheeseman Yeovil
Other Metro performances included:
George PhillipsB1. Played 8, won 3, drew 1, lost 4. Shot diff. -14
David Mears Open. Played 8, won 7, lost 1. Shot difference +84 Bill
James Open. Played 8, Won 5, lost 3. Shot diff. +22 Maureen Ryan
Open. Played 8, won 5, lost 3. Shot diff. -11 Jackie Venus Open.
Played 8, won 3, lost 5. Shot diff. -49
Metro Making New Partnerships
3. Vision Impaired Bowls is Coming to East London!
Vision Impaired bowls is coming to East London! brought to you
with ELVis Motivate east and Metro
East London Vision ELVis, in conjunction with Metro Blind Sport,
Walthamstow Borough Bowling Club and Motivate East would like
to invite you to their first Vision Impaired bowls taster session!
This event is open to anyone living with sight loss in East London.
When: Thursday 11 June 2015 Time: 2 – 5.30pm
Where: WBBC, Lloyds Park off Forest Road, Walthamstow E17
Contact: Hassan Khan at ELVis, Tel. 020 3694 6464 or Email
enquiries@eastlondonvision.org.uk
Entrances to the park: Forest Road, Winn’s Terrace x2, Winn’s
Avenue, Brettenham Road, Aveling Park Road, Cazenove Road
and Bedford Road x2.
Nearest Tube/train: Walthamstow Central over ground train and
Victoria line. Alternatively Blackhorse Road Station and then Bus
123 to the William Morris Gallery Entrance. Bus: 123, 34, 97, 215,
275, 357 all run nearby.
Visually Impaired Bowls England VIBE was founded in 1975 and is
made up of more than 50 clubs with around 600 members. Globally,
there are 5,000 blind and partially sighted members of the
International Association, which makes lawn bowls the largest
outdoor activity for the blind in the world!
This is a unique opportunity for Vision Impaired people of East
London to play the wonderful game of lawns bowls, on their own
patch for the first time. Whether you consider yourself a novice or
an expert, we would urge you to come along and pass on your
expertise or learn more about this prodigious game.
For more information and to confirm your place
Contact: Hassan Khan at ELVis, Tel. 020 3694 6464 or Email
enquiries@eastlondonvision.org.uk
Or Ian Francis Tel. 07814 751643, Email: Ian
ian.francis@metroblindsport.org
4. Free Mini Futsal Sessions fromTottenham Hotspur & Metro
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation and Metro Blind sport Logos and
photo of partialy sighted players photo from British Blind Sports
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation in partnership with Metro Blind Sport
is offering visually impaired mini futsal session for 11-16 year olds,
starting Saturday 30th May 2015. All participants are entitled to
FREE Metro Membership, visit Metro Blind Sports Membership
http://www.metroblindsport.org/index.php?pageid=5 page to sign
up today.
Dates: Weekly starting Saturday 30th May 2015
Time: 10am -11am
Where: Barnet and Southgate College, Southgate Campus, High
Street, Southgate,London, N14 6BS
To book: contact Peter Stone, Email:
peter.stone@tottenhamhotspur.com or call 07787504237
Nearest Tube: Southgate Piccadilly line, Zone 4. The Southgate
Campus is approximately 5 minutes walk from the station.
Bus: W6, W9,121,125, 298, 299, 382
If you have any further questions, please contact Peter Stone at
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, Email:
peter.stone@tottenhamhotspur.com or call 07787504237
5. Metro Devils Defeated By Belligerent Bulldogs
9th May 2015
The 2015 Metro home cricket season started later than planned,
with the game against Northants cancelled, meaning the visit from
RNC Bulldogs was eagerly anticipated by the Devils. It was one of
those disappointing early summer days where the sun never
manages more than a few tempting warm moments, the sky stays
stubbornly grey and on this occasion the wind made it feel more like
March. The only good weather news was that it did stay dry all
afternoon.
The Devils were keen to get back to winning ways after their game
in Gloucestershire and the start of the day was a good one as the
Bulldogs captain called heads only to see the coin land showing
tails and Dave elected to bowl to give Devils the best chance of a
win. After a typically tight opening over from Alan Turnbull,
conceding just two extras, the first runs off the bat came with a crisp
cover dive fielded by Brenda as the away side looked to build a
solid start.
They did this pretty well loosing just one wicket until the tenth over
when a brilliant diving catch by Andy Law off the bowling of the
Devil’s captain removed the second opener, with the score on 64.
The Bulldogs middle order then accelerated the scoring from this
sound base – captain Tom Rogers looked set to reach 50 until he
was caught by Chris Lewis running from his keeper’s position
toward the gulley. Dan Sergent reached 53 from just 28 balls as the
score rattled up to 185 from 22.3 overs when he had to retire. Alan
and Asif bowled well to concede just 7 more as RNC closed their
innings on 192 for 5.
The Devils bowling performance, much improved from Gloucester,
with extras restricted to 40. After an excellent tea the run chase
started with the Devils needing to score at 8 an over to win.
Perhaps suffering from the pressure that chasing can create, they
failed to build the solid start their opponents had.
The scoring rate was kept up, at the expense of loosing early
wickets including two run outs to reach 38 for 3 from 5 overs. Chris
Lewis and Andy Law set about rebuilding with a 74 run partnership
for the fourth wicket that also kept up with the required run rate, but
when Chris was bowled after a fine innings of 27 the Bulldogs
bowlers started to regain control and slow the run rate. After Andy
Law and David Burt had been dismissed Metro needed 58 from just
under eight overs with Gary Moritz and Asif at the crease, so hopes
were high that a win might be possible.
However Gary struggling to find his best form and was hitting the
ball up perhaps a bit too much offering catching chances to RNC –
eventually he was well caught by their total keeper with the score on
150 at the end of the nineteenth over. At that point Asif took control
of the innings to ensure that a draw was secured as RNC scented a
possible victory. He defended stoutly facing four of the remaining
overs to leave Devils on 168 for 7 at the close.
A disappointing day generally – although if a “man of the match”
was to be awarded this would be for Chris Lewis for that top batting
score, a fine catch and taking 2 wickets for 24.
Devils next game is away to Kent on 7th June while Metro hope to
start their season away in Yorkshire next weekend. Article by Paul
Toplis
To read the latest Cricket reports visit our website:
http://www.metroblindsport.org/index.php?pageid=97
6. Tennis - Have a Go in the Park - Bexleyheath.
Come and join us for a fun afternoon of Tennis and a great Picnic in
the Park, wear your sunglasses and peaked cap if you are partially
sighted to avoid the glare of the sun.!
VI Tennis Soundball is one of the fastest growing VI sports in the
country, the standard rules of tennis apply with a few adaptions:
Totally blind players have three bounces, those with partial sight are
allowed two. We use a sponge soundball, junior size tennis rackets
and no volleying is permitted.
Date: Saturday 1st August 2015
Time:12.30 to 2.30pm, Picnic provided from 2.30 to 3.30pm
Where: Russell Park tennis Courts ,Long Lane Bexleyheath Kent
,DA7 5UA
Cost: FREE
We can meet players at Bexleyheath bus garage or Barnhurst
station or at the park.
For info and to register your interest, please contact
Katy Wright: Mob: 07973692487 Tel: 0203 815 3661
Email: Katy.Wright@pocklington-trust.org.uk
Current dates for Indoor Soundball in Bexleyheath - at Crooklog LC.
Jun 13th - Coach Alan, Jun 27th - Coach Odette
July 11th - Coach Alan , July 25th - Coach Odette
August - Summer Break Outdoor Social in the Park
All dates and times are on the Metro website tennis page
http://www.metroblindsport.org/index.php?pageid=29
7. VI Tennis WORKSHOP Bromley 8th June
The Tennis Foundation have confirmed Bromley Tennis Centre will
be to hosting a visually impaired tennis CPD on 8th June 2015. For
full course details and to book your place please visit the LTA
website http://www3.lta.org.uk/Courses/Class/?classId=1-3EYO325.
Any questions please get in touch with Sam Perks Disability
Development Co-Ordinator
Contact: Sam Perks Email Sam
Sam.perks@tennisfoundation.org.uk
8. The Online Today Project
Online and digital training for people with sight or hearing loss
A new project will provide everyday digital skills to 125, 000 people
with sight or hearing loss or both. The scheme will help adults who
have sensory loss to overcome the barriers they often face when it
comes to getting online and benefiting from technology.
The Online Today project, which is funded by a £5.8million Big
Lottery Fund grant, will be delivered by leading sight loss charity
RNIB Royal National Institute of Blind People with the support of 37
delivery partners including Action for Blind People, Action on
Hearing Loss, Guide Dogs and Sense.
One of Britain’s most successful Paralympians Kelly Gallagher, who
has been partially sighted since birth, is supporting the Online
Today project. She said: “I can't imagine how different my life would
be if it wasn't for technology and the internet. I haven’t any fears
when it comes to racing down a ski slope, but without a smartphone
I'd struggle to get on the right bus or train on my own or stay in
touch with friends and family whilst I'm travelling.
Kelly Gallagher savours her gold medal in the Women's Super-G in
Sochi PLUS Kelly and Charlotte jump for joy after receiving their
golds at the medal ceremony
“Nobody should miss out on all the great benefits that being online
can offer just because they have a disability and that's why I'm
supporting Online Today and encouraging people with sensory loss
to find out how it can help them get online in no time.”
Neil Heslop, Managing Director of RNIB Solutions, said:
“Technology has changed the way we live our lives, from how we
communicate and socialise to the way we look for jobs and pay our
bills. For people who have sight or hearing loss, being able to get
online can make a huge difference to being able to live
independently but it can be quite daunting if you don’t know where
to start.
“Online Today will deliver the skills, training and confidence that will
make a huge difference to so many people’s lives and will make
sure they’re not being excluded from today’s digital world.”
Online Today is open to anyone who has sight or hearing loss,
whether from birth or later in life. Anyone who would like to find out
more about how Online Today may be able to help them, or a friend
or relative, or would like to find out about volunteering, can call the
RNIB Helpline Tel. 0303 123 9999 or Email
onlinetoday@rnib.org.uk
9. London’s I’M IN Taster Event
Disabled people of all impairments aged 11+ are invited to take part
in London’s I’M IN taster event which is completely FREE.
Photo above: Disabled Athletes and the IM IN logo.
It will take place on Saturday 13th June 2-5pm at Richmond’s
fantastic purpose build gymnastics centre in Kew, supported by
experienced and qualified gymnastics coaches. Disabled people
don’t need to have any previous experience of gymnastics, and are
more than welcome to bring friends and family along too.
It will be the perfect opportunity to try gymnastics for the first time;
activities will be fun and friendly, and a great way to keep fit. A
range of activities will be on offer so people can find out what type
they like best, and find out where there is a club offering regular
classes near them.
Jacqui Taylor is the Disability Gymnastics contact at Richmond
Gymnastics and is organising the taster event – for any more
information or to discuss how you might be able to get involved in
the event Jacqui will be happy for you to contact her on
jacqui@richmondgymnastics.co.uk or 07740107241.
10. Visually Impaired Judo - Paralympic Day
Have you got a Visual Impairment? Aged between 12 - 26?
Then come along and try out VI Judo at our Paralympic Judo Day.
Date: Saturday 13th June
Time: 11am - 2pm
Where: British Judo Centre of Excellence, Walsall
Contact: Register to attend by Email: vijudo@britishjudo.org.uk
Website: www.britishjudo.org.uk
11. Can Sport Influence My Employment Opportunities?
Episode 37 of The Blind Sport Podcast
Mike Lloyd chats with Dr Karen Wolffe from Texas about how being
involved with sport can have many advantages in relation to
seeking and maintaining employment.
Karen has an extensive career working in the area of employment
for the blind and vision impaired as an author, consultant and career
councillor. In this episode I let you know about a new free blind
sport resource that you might find useful.
Visit the blind sport podcast website to listen to this and previous
Blind Sport podcasts
http://blindsportpodcast.com/blind-soccer-football-with-tony-larkinepisode-35-of-the-blind-sport-podcast/
12. Easy to use, 60 minute audio timer - Download!
Have you been wanting an easy to use, 60 minute audio timer, to
assist you with your workouts or training sessions? Well here it is.
Listen to, or download this 60 minute audio timer.
This recording will play a bell sound every minute, and speak the
time every 5 minutes. After 30 minutes, both the elapsed, and
remaining time will be announced.You can play this audio timer on
any audio device that supports MP3 files.
60 minute audio timer: Download
http://traffic.libsyn.com/theblindsportpodcast/60MinuteAudioTimer.m
p3
Please email me with any comments about how you have made use
of this recording. All feedback welcome. Enjoy your 60 minute
workout.
Cheers, Mike - Mike Lloyd - Host of “The Blind Sport Podcast”
Social and Other Events
13. East London Vision Sight & Information Day - 23 July
East London Vision ELVis Sight & Information Day is an opportunity
to explore a range of daily living, technical, communication and
mobility equipment that is suitable for people experiencing some
form of sight loss. Come and meet experts on the day that can
provide you with a practical demonstration of equipment on display.
Light refreshments will be on sale, a tombola and auction will help
raise funds and there will be various giveaways too. All funds raised
will be match funded by Lloyds Bank, up to the value of £500.
Date: Thursday 23rd July
Time: 10am - 4pm
Where: Epicentre, 41 West Street, Leytonstone, E11 4LJ
As well as ELVis, Some of the exhibitors who will be at the event
include:
Waltham Forest Sensory Team, Human Ware ,Optelec
Metro Blind Sport, Guide Dogs, Transport for London
Guides will be available to escort vision impaired people at the
event if required. A meeting point from the nearest public transport
will also be available. For more information please contact ELVis on
Tel: 020 3697 6464 Email: ELVis news@eastlondonvision.org.uk
or visit ELVis Website http:// www.eastlondonvision.org.uk
14. Theatre: Tether - Preview in London - 23 July
Tether a New play by Isley Lynn
Tether is a new play written by Isley that tells the story of a blind
marathon runner and their guide.
Dates: Also 06 - 30 August 2015
Where: Underbelly, Cowgate as part of the Edinburgh Fringe
Festival. Tickets are on sale for our run in Edinburgh here: Tickets
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tether
We will be holding a preview in London in July for those that can't
make it to Edinburgh. This is likely to be on 23 July at Omnibus,
Clapham.
Contact: Vic Russell Tel. 07824144052
Producer of Lost Sock Company
15. Art Through Words at the National Gallery
Jan van Eyck: The Arnolfini Portrait
Each session begins with a description of the painting and ends
with a visit to the galleries. Please meet at the Sainsbury Wing foyer
by 11.30am.
Date: Saturday 27 June Time:11.30am- 12.45pm
Cost: All sessions are free.
Please call 020 7747 2864 to guarantee a place.
16. Regency Dance Workshop for Blind and Partially Sighted
Adults
To Commemorate the Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo, South
East London Vision and Metro Blind Sport will be running a
Regency Dance Workshop. As part of the workshop you will learn
the dance performed by Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Duke at the
Neatherfield Ball in the film Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin.
Where: Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road, London, SE1 7AA
When: Saturday 13th June
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Cost: £1 per person
Meeting point: 10.15am in front of platform 1 inside the main train
station at Waterloo station
Please note that booking is essential as places are limited to 16
participants
Contact: Katy Wright, SELVis Project coordinator:
Email: katy.wright@selvis.org.uk katy.wright@selvis.org.uk or call
02038153661 Mobile: 0797369248
17. My Life My Future - Preparing For Adulthood Event
This parents workshop is your chance to learn more, from young,
blind and visually impaired people who are working in modern
careers. You will have the opportunity to meet these people from a
variety of backgrounds, who have been in mainstream education
and special education throughout the UK.
These role models will share their views and opinions on their
education, finding work, the technology they use, what support they
have and what experiences they’ve had throughout their lives.
Date: Tues 23rd June 2015
Times: 5.30pm to 7.00pm Cost: FREE
Venue: Blind in Business,1 London Wall Buildings London,EC2M
5PG
Contact: Dan Mitchell E-mail: Dan dan@blindinbusiness.org.uk or
Tel: 0207 382 4601
18. St Thomas' Hospital - Low Vision Day - 24 Oct 2015
The event is free of charge, and there is no need to book. Simply
turn up on the day.
On the day, manufacturers of low vision aids will be available with
stalls and staff to help and advise patients including: Apple,
Dolphin, Enhanced Vision,Associated Optical,Optima,Optolec,Sight
and Sound - Professional Vision Services.
Time: 10am - 2pm,
Venue: Shepherd Hall, St Thomas' Hospital SE1
Charities in attendance on the day will include:
Guide Dogs, Blindaid, Thomas Pocklington Trust, Action for Blind
People, Royal London Society for the Blind, Blind Veterans UK and
the Macular Society.
Under 18s & Family Friendly Events
19. North London Actionnaires - Sailing
Learn to sail in small groups in a fun and safe environment under
expert tuition. This event is suitable for ages 8+ and for all abilities
and experience levels
Age: Children
Where: Harp young sailors, welsh Harp reservoir, Birchen Grove,
NW9 8SA
Date: Saturday 27th June 2015
Time: 09:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: This event is free of charge
Contact: Email Nicky Holloway
Nicky.holloway@actionforblindpeople.org.uk or call on
07793527031
20. Leevalley Monthly Tennis Training Camp
Age: 11 + to Adult
Time: 14:00 - 17:00.
Date: Sat 27 June 2015 last Saturday of each month.
Cost: FREE for 18s and under, £2.50 for 18+
Where: Leevalley Hockey and Tennis Centre, London E20 3AD.
Contact: 08456 770 604. Call to Book a meet and greet from
Leyton Station.
21. Tennis – New Sessions in Sutton on Sundays
Age: Teenagers and adults
Venue: Sports Village, Rose Hill, Sutton, Surrey SM1 3HH
Time: 14:30 - 16:00.
Cost: £4 per session.
They are coach run sessions helping with technique and playing
games. Rackets and balls Japanese vi balls are supplied.
Telephone 020 8641 6611 to confirm dates for 2015.
22. Mile End - Vision Impaired Athletics session
Whether you are new to Athletics, or an athlete hoping to improve,
then these sessions will offer chances to do various athletics - open
to all abilities.
Age:16+ to Adult
Time:10 - 11.30am
Where: Mile End Leisure Athletics Track, E3 4HL
Dates: Saturdays 6th and 13th June.
Contact: Tim Howell Email: Tim thowells@englandathletics.org or
Call: 07545433729.
23. VI Track and Field Sessions - Newham
Age: 14+ Date: Every SUNDAY
When: 11am – 12.30pm
Cost: Free for beginners and all levels and abilities
Where: Newham Leisure Centre, 2 Plaistow, London, E13 8SD.
Contact: Coral Nourrice Email: Coral
cnourrice@englandathletics.org or Tel. 07718 394 756
24. RLSB Cricket Training – Surrey
Build confidence, better your skills, make new friends join the RLSB
Cricket team.
Monthly training and games for vision impaired young people.
Age: 12 to 25
Time: 10 am - 12pm
Dates: every 3rd Saturday of each month
Venue: The Cricket Centre, Surrey SM6 8JQ
Contact: Si Ledwith Tel. 07702 490940 or Email Si Ledwith
SiLedwith@thechangefoundation.org.uk
25. North London Actionnaires - Horse riding
This horse riding session is suitable for ages 7+ and for all abilities
and experience levels
Age: Children
Where: The london equestrian centre, Lullington Garth, Woodside
park, Finchley, N12 7BP
Date: Saturday 6th June 2015
Time: 12:30am - 2:00pm
Cost: This event is free of charge
Contact: Email Nicky Holloway
Nicky.holloway@actionforblindpeople.org.uk or call on
07793527031
26. Up Coming Events list!
Weekly: Football, Tottenham Hotspur, Age:11-16, Peter:Email
peter.stone@tottenhamhotspur.com , Tel. 07787504237
Weekly: Tennis sessions at either NTC or ITC, more info
http://www.metroblindsport.org/index.php?pageid=29
Weekly: Indoor VI Tennis Session – Sutton, Surrey, Conact Jan,
Email jan.reynolds8@btinternet.com
Weekly: Waltham Forest VI Indoor Cricket Sessions, Mondays,Tel.
07787 294980
Weekly: Inclusive cycling, Herne Hill Velodrome, Mondays, Tel. 020
7346 8482
Weekly: Ladies only Cycling Programme , Westway Sports Centre,
Email
laura.pugh@westway.org?subject=Ladies%20only%20Cycling%20
Programme%20
Weekly: VIP singers, St Thomas's Hospital, Monday mornings,Tel.
0207 188 4569
Weekly: VI Track and Field session,14+, Newham, Coral Email,
Tel.07718 394756
Monthly: Archery Session Aspire Centre, Wandsworth, Every 2nd
Sunday, Fred Email freddy2cokes@yahoo.co.uk
Monthly: Vision Impaired Tennis Training Camp 14:00 - 17:00, Tel.
08456 770 604
Monthly: RLSB Cricket Training, Age:11-25 , Every 3rd Saturday,
Tel.07702 490940
6 Jun: Bowls - Buckhurst Hill Triples, Contact Eric 0208 985 6245
6 Jun: Mini Futsal - Barnet College, Contact Peter 07787504237
7 Jun: Indoor VI Tennis Session, Every Sunday – Sutton, Conact
Jan, Email jan.reynolds8@btinternet.com
13 Jun: I’M IN taster event, Disability Gymnastics, Richmond,
Email jacqui@richmondgymnastics.co.uk or 07740107241
13 Jun: Visually Impaired Judo - Paralympic judo day, Walsall,
13 Jun: VI Tennis session - Bexleyheath, Email
ian.francis@metroblindsport.org Ian, Tel. 07814 751643
14 Jun: Archery Session Aspire Centre, Wandsworth, Fred Email
freddy2cokes@yahoo.co.uk
17 Jun: London Youth Games Para Games, Lee Valley Track &
Stadium
20 Jun: Metro Athletics Open 2015, Entry Form
http://www.metroblindsport.org/downloadlibrary/Entry-Form-MetroOpen-2015.docx , More info
http://www.metroblindsport.org/newsevent.php?newseventid=885 or
Email ian.francis@metroblindsport.org
27 Jun: VI Tennis session - Bexleyheath, Email
ian.francis@metroblindsport.org Ian, Tel. 07814 751643
11 Jul: BBS Festival of VI Sport, Email
participation@britishblindsport.org.uk Ross Hayward
18 Jul: Cambridge Open Tennis Tournament Contact: Alex Wheen
alexw@bvision4growth.org.uk
26 Jul: National paralympic day, Website link
http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/whatson/events/2015/3/national-paralympic-day-2015
24/25 Oct: National VI Tennis Championships NVITC
For more information, use the Metro's events list
http://www.metroblindsport.org/index.php?pageid=52
or call Ian on Tel. 07814 751643
Editors Shout out!
The Athletics open is rapidly approaching, Entry Form
http://www.metroblindsport.org/downloadlibrary/Entry-Form-MetroOpen-2015.docx or
Enter via the phone call Ian on 07814 751643. If you are not
competing this year, please come and support those that are as it
would be great to meet you there, the more the merrier. Also if you
take some photos or video at this years Athletics open or any other
Metro / partner event in the future, please feel free to send them to
me as I would love to add them to our galleries and share them with
all our members, partners and sponsors.
Feedback, suggestions, photographs and articles are always
welcome. Email saul.wynne@metroblindsport.org
Contact Us:
Sports Development Officer
Ian Francis - 07814 751643
Director of Sports Development
Roy Smith MBE – W: 020 8090 9271 H: 020 8255 7788
Metro Website links:
Home http://www.metroblindsport.org/
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Events http://www.metroblindsport.org/index.php?pageid=52