Our very own instructor Oli gets on BBC News! Oliver has been nominated for BBC Radio Bristol's Make a Difference Awards - happening tonight. "Oliver is not just an asset to All Aboard and the deaf community - he is an inspiration. "Through his determination, deaf individuals in Bristol can now enjoy the benefits of paddle sports, just like everyone else." We wish him the very best of luck. In our eyes he is already a winner and feel very priviledge to have him part of our team. @paddleuk @bristoldeafwatersports #deafsports #bbcactiveawards #bbcbristol #bristoldeafwatersport #inclusivewatersport #WatersportsForAll (fb)

All Aboard Watersports is delighted to announce that Oliver one of our instructors that coordinates and leads the Bristol Deaf Watersports group has been nominated and is a finalist in the BBC Radio Make a Difference awards locally. BBC Bristol 🙌 🥳 He was nominated for his work across deaf watersports and paddleability All-Aboard Watersports in Bristol enabling deaf and hard of hearing people to get out on the water, meet new people and stay active. Oliver says - ‘To be recognised and a finalist in the get active category was a huge suprise. It’s a privilege to be able to support so many people to access watersports. A massive thank you to those who have supported this project - All aboard watersports, Paddle UK and Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Bristol’. You can hear more about Oliver’s story on BBC Bristol 94.9, 104.6 and 103.6 FM BBC Sounds at the following dates and times: From 9:00am Tuesday 16 September From 10:00am Wednesday 17 September From 2:00pm Thursday 18 September Best of luck for the awards ceremony coming up at the end of September. Paddle UK @cfd_deaf_ #deafsports #bbcactiveawards #bbcbristol #bristoldeafwatersport #inclusivewatersport #WatersportsForAll (fb)