Steve Bates & Davie Birrell: From Paralympic Gold and War Injury to Life in the Trades

In this powerful episode of the Clive Holland Show, we hear from two remarkable men whose journeys challenge perceptions of disability in the trades.Steve Bates, a Paralympic gold medallist, joins Clive after retiring from world-class cycling and returning to his trade as a carpenter. Alongside him is Davie Birrell, an Afghanistan war veteran who lost both legs and has since rebuilt his life and career as a joiner in Scotland.Their honest and inspiring stories open up a wider conversation about accessibility, opportunity and whether the building and construction industry can do more to support people with disabilities. A moving, thought-provoking listen to round off the final Monday of the year.Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/