A free multi-sports day dedicated to blind and partially sighted people is coming to Gloucester this October.
The UK’s leading sporting charity for blind and partially sighted people, British Blind Sport, is hosting a Have a Go Day at The King’s School, Archdeacon Meadow St, Oswalds Road, Gloucester, GL1 2TF on Saturday 19th October between 10am and 3.30pm, in partnership with Active Gloucestershire. On the day visitors can try out a range of sports – including cricket, baseball and more.
The session is open to adults and children (aged 5+) of all abilities and is aimed at breaking down barriers to exercise by enabling people to try out the sports in a relaxed environment.
Vicky Cook, Participation Officer at British Blind Sport, said: “Our taster sessions have a crucial role to play in overcoming the common misconception among those with sight loss that sport and exercise isn’t for them – either because they aren’t aware of what’s available in their area, have a lack of confidence, or due to other barriers such as cost and transport.
“The activities we will be offering on 19th October will showcase how existing sports have been adapted for those with sight loss.
“We are excited to be hosting a Have a Go Day in Gloucester, giving the almost 25,000 people living with sight loss in the county the opportunity to try out different sports and hopefully discover a new passion or hobby.”
Those wanting to attend British Blind Sport’s Have A Go Day in Gloucester should book their space in advance by visiting: www.britishblindsport.org.uk/hagd
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