Best Leicestershire Podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep607: Bowls Club in Leicestershire 5:12

7d ago5:12

5:12

If you fancy giving bowls a go, and live in the Leicestershire area, there’s a club in the area that is looking for new members. Hubert spoke to their club captain to learn more. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black capital letters, underlined with a bold pink line and beneath 'Connect Radio' is writ…

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S2 Ep632: Dave Heeley Looks Ahead To Gruelling Cycle Challenge 6:29

2d ago6:29

6:29

Barry Snell caught up with charity fundraiser Blind Dave Heeley to talk about his latest fundraising challenge, which will see Dave and his team cycle from Switzerland to Belgium, where they will cycle to the famous Western Front, which was where many soldiers lost their lives during World War One. Click here to learn more about Dave and some of hi…

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S2 Ep629: Channel 4 Announces Audio Described Coverage Of 2024 Paralympic Games 11:04

1h ago11:04

11:04

As we approach the 2024 Paralympic Games, being held in Paris, Channel 4 has announced its accessible coverage plans. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jonathan Penny, from Channel 4, to hear about the coverage that will be audio described for blind and partially sighted viewers. If you’d like more info on the coverage, go to www.channel4…

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S2 Ep606: Hemel Hempstead Cricket Club Update 7:03

1d ago7:03

7:03

A few months ago we told you about a new cricket club that has launched in the Hemel Hempstead area. Hubert has been speaking to Richard the club coach and former England player Steve Humphries who plays for the club to see how the club has been progressing. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. A white square with 'RNIB' written in bold black capit…

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S2 Ep592: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 7 12:37

1h ago12:37

12:37

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro 24. This time, they’re looking back on Spain’s win and England’s future. Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle des…

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EP 625 "Costs Up, Insurance Down, And Considering Closure" To "More Cash Pay, And More Profitable In Less Than One Year" - New Jersey Success Panel 56:14

4h ago56:14

56:14

In this one, you can hear from 4 of the leading PT business owners in the USA at our recent New Jersey event. One panellist, Ida Hirst, from California, shared how she was considering closure as costs continued to rise, and insurance reimbursements tumbled. Fast forward a year in our community, and Ida is now much more profitable and has a higher p…

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S2 Ep591: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 6 12:09

2d ago12:09

12:09

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro24 so far. This time, they’re looking ahead to Sunday’s tournament final. Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle des…

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S2 Ep590: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 5 10:50

5d ago10:50

10:50

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro24 so far. This time, they’re looking ahead to this week’s semi-finals. Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the championship trophy in front of a colourful circle desig…

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S2 Ep589: New Taster Sport And Activity Events For Blind And Partially Sighted People 7:00

5d ago7:00

7:00

Each month RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the team at British Blind Sport about their various events and opportunities for blind and partially sighted people, of all ages, to try some new sports and activities. This time they're looking at some Have A Go Days, the new game of Showdown and some sporty podcasts. If you’d like more info…

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S2 Ep588: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 4 17:59

11d ago17:59

17:59

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro 2024 so far. This time, looking back on England’s path to the last 16, Italy’s shock defeat, and predictions of who might win the tournament. Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo als…

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EP624 Get Inspired And Learn From 5 Of The UK's Most Successful Practice Owners 55:55

11d ago55:55

55:55

In this one, 5 of the most successful private practice owners in the UK take to the stage at our recent PPM LIVE UK event in London. They share their inspiring stories from employed physios and solo practitioners to extremely profitable physio clinic owners with big teams, multiple locations, and financial freedom. If you're looking for inspiration…

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S2 Ep587: Get Your Skates On With IS-vid 3:23

17d ago3:23

3:23

A new sports project in South Wales is helping blind and partially sighted people to get their skates on. Hywel Davies spoke to one of the participants in Cardiff Bay to find out more. For more information on the IS-vid skating project, visit the website - IS-vid_Accessible | iChope Events CICBy RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep587: IS-vid Project Takes To The Ice In Cardiff 4:49

17d ago4:49

4:49

A new sports project in South Wales is helping blind and partially sighted people to get their skates on. Hywel Davies headed to Cardiff Bay to find out more. For more information on the IS-vid skating project, visit the website - IS-vid_Accessible | iChope Events CIC Image: Skaters on the ice at the Vindico Arena in Cardiff.…

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S2 Ep586: Looking Ahead To The FA Disability Cup 2024 6:41

17d ago6:41

6:41

One of the biggest events in disability football take place this weekend. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can enjoy the FA Disability Cup in person and on TV. For tickets and more information, visit the FA website - The FA Disability Cup 2024 Final returns to St. George’s Park this summer Image: A plain black background with white text 'T…

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S2 Ep585: RNC Chase Cup Glory 5:09

18d ago5:09

5:09

The Royal National College For The Blind's football team are preparing for Saturday's FA Disability Cup Final, where they face West Bromwich Albion at St Georges Park If successful it will cap off a remarkable season for RNC, who have already won the treble. Barry caught up with their coach Adam Bendall to find out how the squad is doing? To find o…

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S2 Ep584: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 3 13:44

18d ago13:44

13:44

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro24 so far. This time, looking back at the group stage of the tournament and what’s next for some of the tournament favourites. Image: Euro 2024 Logo. White text on a blue background reads ' UEFA Euro 2024, Germany'. The logo also contains the c…

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S2 Ep583: Para Athlete Has Sights Set on Gold 7:20

20d ago7:20

7:20

As we approach the start of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, Lizzi Jordan is aiming for a Podium Place. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell found out why she took up sport and why more blind and partially sighted people should get active. Image Shows Para Cyclist Lizzi Jordan.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep569: Attending Women's Rugby At Twickenham Stadium 7:52

24d ago7:52

7:52

What is it like to attend a rugby game if you’re blind or partially sighted? Luci Franks recently went to Twickenham Stadium to see the England v Ireland game for Women's Six Nations Championship. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio. In a white square 'RNIB' is written in bold black capital letters and underscored with a bold pink line. Beneath it 'Conn…

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Growing Our Impact: Exciting Updates from The Pierce Perspective 16:00

1M ago16:00

16:00

Join The Pierce Perspective Director, Andy Pierce, in this episode as he unveils the latest exciting developments at The Pierce Perspective. Dive into the planning and future visions for our first Community Wellbeing Garden in Burbage, and discover how we're gearing up to launch new educational initiatives and expand our men’s mental health groups.…

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S2 Ep568: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 2 10:53

26d ago10:53

10:53

Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro24 so far. This time, looking back on wins for England and Italy and a dramatic defeat for Scotland. If you'd like more information on any of the support groups offered by RNIB, contact the helpline on 0303 123 9999. Image: Euro 2024 Logo. Whit…

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EP623 Paul Of Fame: "I Thought Only Rich People Had Beach Houses... Now I've Got One, It Must Mean I'm A Rich B*tch” - The Amy Konvalin Story 51:32

1M ago51:32

51:32

Join me LIVE as I induct Amy Konvalin, ANOTHER superstar physical therapy business owner, to the "Paul of Fame". Amy is the founder of Physical Therapy For everyBODY in Maple Valley, Washington, author, and has been a part of our community for many years. Amy has grown massively as a cash-pay PT clinic owner, and personally, with the results speaki…

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S2 Ep566: Euro 24 - RNIB Community Connect - Episode 1 13:02

1M ago13:02

13:02

As preparations get underway for the kick off to Euro 24, members of RNIB's peer support groups got together to discuss the build up to the tournament and their all important predictions for the eventual winners. If you'd like more information on any of the support groups offered by RNIB, contact the helpline on 0303 123 9999. Image: Euro 2024 Logo…

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S2 Ep567: Football Fan's Accessible Scottish Stadium Challenge 10:14

1M ago10:14

10:14

Football Fan Jonathon Attenborough and his guide dog Sam are undertaking a football challenge that will take in all the SPFL stadiums in Scotland. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jonathon to find out what he loves about the game and how accessible the stadiums that he's visited so far, really are. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's See Dif…

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S2 Ep565: Fun Football Taster Sessions 4:45

1M ago4:45

4:45

Sight Loss charity British Blind Sport, are supporting McDonald’s Fun Football to deliver free football sessions to UK-based blind and partially sighted children who are aged five to 11. Barry Snell caught up with British Blind Sport's Head of Sport and Development, Ian Isham, to find out more. {Image shows a bold pink 5-lane running track, white l…

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S2 Ep564: Play For Fun Or Play Competitively, Blind Golf Is Growing In Popularity 11:15

1M ago11:15

11:15

The game of blind golf is growing around the world and there are many charities that will help you to play for fun, or even play in national and international competitions. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales and Glen Babcock to find out more about the game and how to start. If you'd like to find out more, go to www.scottishdgc.or…

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EP622 I Resigned 2 Hours After My Boss Said No To A Pay Rise… Two Years Later, I Had A 7-Figure, Cash Pay Clinic - The Gina Fick Story 1:01:42

1M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

In this one, I welcome Gina Fick, the founder of Fick PT and the newest “Paul of Famer”, onto the podcast to discuss her incredible journey as a mom of four leaving a corporate PT job to run her own 7-figure cash payclinic. It’s a crazy story and something that made us both laugh – Gina was told by the HEAD of the private practice association in Co…

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S2 Ep510: Summer 'Have A Go Days' From British Blind Sport 5:16

1M ago5:16

5:16

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at a new sport then ‘Have a Go Days’ from British Blind Sport are a great way to give something new a try. There are events across the UK this summer, as Hywel Davies has been finding out. For more information on upcoming 'Have a Go Days' visit the BBS website - 'Have a Go' Days | British Blind Sport…

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EP621 From Waiting In Line For Progression At A Corporate Mill PT Clinic To A 7-Figure Cash-Pay PT Business Owner In Less Than 4 Years - The Michael Chin Story 56:14

2M ago56:14

56:14

In this one, I welcome Michael Chin who has gone from waiting in line for progression at a corporate mill PT clinic to a 7-figure, cash-pay PT business owner in less than 4 years. If you're a PT business owner looking to grow your private practice, Michael Chin from the Bay Area, California, is an incredible example of what's possible for you. Like…

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S2 Ep509: Join The First Goalball Club In North Wales 6:20

2M ago6:20

6:20

Training sessions are underway in North Wales for the area’s first Goalball side. Hywel Davies has been hearing how preparations have been going and how you can get involved, both on and off the court. For more information, and to register your interest, please contact Kathryn Fielding: Tel: 07795 263642 or Email: Kathryn.Fielding@goalballuk.com Im…

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EP620 "They All Laughed When They Found Out How Little I Was Charging" - The Phil Evans Story 52:31

2M ago52:31

52:31

In this one, I talk to another TITAN of the UK Physiotherapy Profession - Phil Evans, of Solihull. We talk about how Phil used COVID as the turning point in his business career to move from solo practitioner to growing a real business, how he's built such a strong team that he trusts, and how he instilled a sales mentality into that team... Plus ho…

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EP619 I Had No Intention Of Starting A Physio Clinic... Then I Listen To Paul's Podcast And The Rest Is History - The Will Harlow Story 1:15:54

2M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

In this one, I interview the amazing Will Harlow. To say that Will is one of the most successful physios I've ever had the pleasure of working with is an understatement. Will first listened to this Podcast 8 years ago when he was a student... he had no intention of starting his own business but then everything changed when he was told by his manage…

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S2 Ep508: Meet Unbound Dance Theatre 9:03

2M ago9:03

9:03

Dance can be a great way to not only move your body, but also socialise, and express yourself. And it’s even greater when it’s inclusive. Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to chat about Unbound Dance Theatre, a new inclusive dance company, is their artistic director Sandrine Monin and one of their VI performers and board members Helen Davies. For more i…

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S2 Ep507: Gareth's Goalball Pathway 4:41

2M ago4:41

4:41

Goalball UK’s Performance Pathway Programme is benefitting players across the country, both on and off the court. Hywel Davies caught up with one of the pathway’s newest members to talk goalball, fundraising and marathon running.By RNIB Connect Radio

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EP618 Avoid The Biggest Mistake That All SUCCESSFUL Physio Clinic Owners Are Tempted To Make! - Dave Mott's Story (UK Physio) 56:58

2M ago56:58

56:58

In this one I talk to the amazing Dave Mott who grew his physio clinic from 1 person to 16 in less than 8 years. He's moved his clinic (in Bournemouth, UK) from being wholly reliant upon him, to patients happy to see his other 8 therapists. In this one we talk about the big decisions he's made, the lessons he's learned, and why he LOST a fortune on…

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S2 Ep506: Hamilton Judo Club Inclusion 7:58

2M ago7:58

7:58

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is movement, from small simple things like dancing around your kitchen or going out for a walk to doing martial arts and doing a tandem ride. Today, our Paulina hears about an inclusive judo club in Scotland with John Kane from Hamilton Judo Club Inclusion. Follow the club here. Image shows Ha…

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S2 Ep505: Chatting Judo With 13-Year-Old Daniel Fiddes 7:32

2M ago7:32

7:32

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is movement, from small simple things like dancing around your kitchen or going out for a walk to doing martial arts and doing a tandem ride. Today, our Paulina chats with one young man about his love of judo and how he fell in love with the sport. Follow Hamilton Judo club on Facebook here. I…

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EP617 The End Of Non-Compete! (Is It Yet Another Assault On Small Business Owners By Government?) 38:58

2M ago38:58

38:58

Is it right that ANYONE could work at your clinic for one week then quit and walk off with a list of all your patients and set up across the street the very next day? The government seem to think so when this week they announced the END of non-compete agreements completely. They seem think it’s “fair”. Do you? In this one I ask whether or not the r…

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EP616 Everyone Has A Plan - Until The Head Physio Quits On The Day Of Annual Planning (Interview with Chris Stankiewicz, of Leicestershire, UK) 52:43

3M ago52:43

52:43

In this one I talk candidly with Chris Stankiewicz, a real TITAN of the UK Sports Injury and Physiotherapy Community. Chris started his business in 2016 - inspired by this Podcast (true story) - and has grown one of the most successful clinics in the UK. In this podcast we spoke about how Chris achieved his success, the lessons he's learned since s…

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S2 Ep476: VI Cricket 2024 Season Preview – Hemel Hempstead 6:02

2M ago6:02

6:02

To close our preview series for this year’s season, we take a look at new cricket clubs that hope to join in the fun. Here, Hubert speaks to the coach of the new Hemel Hempstead Cricket Club Richard Grayson.By RNIB Connect Radio

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S2 Ep477: Try Goalball In South Wales 6:38

2M ago6:38

6:38

The sport of Goalball is played across the world, and you can try your hand at the game in South Wales later this month. Hywel Davies as been catching up with the team at South Wales Goalball Club. You can find more information on the South Wales Goalball website: Clwb Pêl-Gôl De Cymru | South Wales Goalball Club (google.com)…

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