A North Berwick resident is playing a key role in a new campaign to make sport more accessible to those who are blind or partially sighted.

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and British Blind Sport (BBS) launched the See Sport Differently participation campaign to tackle the disparity of physical activity among blind and partially sighted people.

In a series of videos, the See Sport Differently campaign shares the stories of blind and partially sighted people who have overcome the many hurdles that often prevent them from getting involved in sport and physical activity.

Ken Reid, 63, is one of the inspiring individuals appearing in this campaign.

He started to lose his sight at the age of 26 due to a condition called retinitis pigmentosa. But this has not prevented him doing the activities he loves, and he has found ways to adapt.

Speaking to the Courier, Mr Reid, who was chair of RNIB from 2012 to 2015 and worked for 22 years for Scottish & Newcastle, said: “These days I choose the quieter times to visit my local pool, where people are always willing to help if I need it.

“And there are counting techniques I can use so I know exactly how many strokes there are to a length.

“I’m still cycling, thanks to my trusty tandem and my cycling buddies.”

He added: “Sure, tandem cycling can be scary – especially the first time. You have to completely trust your pilot… and you can’t see those low branches and potholes coming.

“But the pleasure far outweighs the fear. And if you fall off, you just get back on.”

The campaign seeks to address findings that over half of blind and partially sighted people are inactive – doing less than 30 minutes of physical activity a week.

Derrick Errol Evans, widely known as Mr Motivator, who is supporting the campaign with a series of free audibly accessible home workout videos, said: “Exercise is for everyone, regardless of age, weight, ability or sight loss.

“Whether it is simple chair exercises or a cardio workout, there is something out there for everyone.”

Vivienne Francis, RNIB’s chief social change officer, added: “Creating positive wellbeing through fair and equal participation in physical activity and the opportunity to experience sport in an inclusive way is one of the key priorities of this campaign.”