Episodes
It's the final episode of season 1 and this week we're chatting to Food Cycle who had to change their whole charitable effort to fit the pandemic and Artist Support Pledge who have designed a new economy for artists who have seen their income disappear overnight. Please rate, review and subscribe. Plus, share with a friend if their day could do with some brightening. We'll see you next week for another episode of Look On The Bright Side. Do you have a story for us? Email...
Published 06/24/20
On this week's episode we speak to our youngest ever guest, Nina, who has been pairing up primary schools and care homes to provide support. We also speak to the Self Isolation Choir about how a small project has gone global! Please rate, review and subscribe. Plus, share with a friend if their day could do with some brightening. We'll see you next week for another episode of Look On The Bright Side. Do you have a story for us? Email [email protected] --- A Create...
Published 06/17/20
A question a lot of us have right now is how to thank the wonderful volunteers and key workers, from all industries. Pin Your Thanks have a way and their co-founder joins us to tell us how! We all speak to End Youth Homelessness who have teamed up to raise money with the song Sofa Revolution Please rate, review and subscribe. Plus, share with a friend if their day could do with some brightening. We'll see you next week for another episode of Look On The Bright Side. Do you have a story...
Published 06/10/20
On this week's episode we're looking at three very different stories, but all with a bright light at the heart of what they do. We start the podcast by talking to Go Dharmic who are encouraging action over donations when it comes to charity. We also speak to the co-founders of Covid Crisis Rescue Foundation who are trying to help in as many areas as possible with a handful of different projects to provide support. Our final story is all about How Many Elephants and the unseen struggles that...
Published 06/03/20
With the weather being so beautiful, it's time we welcomed the brewery delivering ice-cold, contactless pints! We're joined by the Founder of Forest Road Brewery. Plus, 'Look After' is an initative to connect professionals who may be furloughed or out of work, with charities or companies that need their help. Finally, 'Lost Stock' has a solution to the clothing crisis and it invovles you receiving a surprise box of clothes! Please rate, review and subscribe. Plus, share with a friend if...
Published 05/27/20
This week we're talking to 4 more amazing guests. Firstly we talk to one of the original volunteers of Hamper for Heroes - providing care packages for our key workers. Danny and Louisa from Keep Pubs Pumping tell us about their merchandise which is helping local pubs and finally we find out about a brand new game teaching kids (and adults) about the importance of social distancing. Please rate, review and subscribe. Plus, share with a friend if their day could do with some brightening....
Published 05/20/20
We all know the story of Captain Tom Moore but today on the show we hear from someone who helped him on the way and was there at the very start. Also, how could hypnosis help you through Coronavirus lockdown and finally how people coming together online in Switzerland could answer some of the problems caused by Covid-19. Please rate, review and subscribe. Plus, share with a friend if their day could do with some brightening. We'll see you next week for another episode of Look On The Bright...
Published 05/13/20
How do you explain Covid-19 to your children? Three mothers who are based in Saudi Arabia have the answer! Plus, here's the reason people have been dancing on their streets everyday in Cheshire, and imagine running a marathon whilst pushing a wheelbarrow? Please rate, review and subscribe. Plus, share with a friend if their day could do with some brightening. We'll see you next week for another episode of Look On The Bright Side. --- A Create Podcast   See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
Published 05/06/20
Published 04/29/20
You've probably seen Run4Heroes across your social media, we speak to the creator, Olivia, about how it came about. Also this week, We Got You is trying to help out with the PPE shortage and supplying it to people who need it while a bunch of doctors are sacrificing their facial looks in the name of the NHS. Please rate, review and subscribe. Plus, share with a friend if their day could do with some brightening. We'll see you next week for another episode of Look On The Bright Side. --- A...
Published 04/29/20
A gourmet catering company in Hull is donating the food from cancelled weddings to the NHS - we speak to Tony and Paul from Hull4Heroes. The app 'Bubble' is connecting volunteers with key workers to provide completely free childcare. Plus, Zane Powles, Assistant Head Teacher in Grimsby, is delivering free school meals to children entirely on foot. Please rate, review and subscribe. Plus, share with a friend if their day could do with some brightening. We'll see you next week for another...
Published 04/24/20
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Published 04/15/20