Episodes
A men's mental health special, featuring people making a difference in uncertain times. Including the Derbyshire man who is using his own experience of a mental health crisis, to help save the lives of others - posting messages of hope and love on bridges across the county. Just a warning, this episode contains conversations about suicidal thoughts and physical assault. If you need help or advice related to your own mental health - or are concerned about someone else - you kind find lots of...
Published 09/02/20
Good news stories from across England, of people making a difference in uncertain times. Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during the coronavirus pandemic, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This week including the Southport care home manager who has modified a rickshaw to help residents have a Covid-safe day out, and the 96-year-old bingo enthusiast from Scarborough who couldn't be happier to be back dabbing.
Published 08/26/20
Good news stories from across England, of people making a difference in uncertain times. Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during the coronavirus pandemic, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.
Published 08/19/20
Good news stories from across England, of people making a difference in uncertain times. Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during these uncertain times, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode: - London paramedic, Richard on how being deaf impacts his work, and how he's found new ways to help the NHS as he recovers from coronavirus - Musician Sal, explains how "ring and sing" has been helping patients with memory loss...
Published 08/12/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during these uncertain times, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode: - How Wookey villagers supported 92-year-old John after his house was broken into - BBC CWR listeners offer support to paramedic Rachel, after a devastating cancer diagnosis - including a Pink cover artist - Teenage brothers Callum and Kieran on why they're donating time and money to a Sheffield charity -...
Published 08/05/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during these uncertain times, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode: - While on furlough, Nina has been volunteering at the Chelmsford care home where her dad Roger lives - and loving it - Shropshire student Lauren has put her dream of being a midwife on hold, to work in her local care home - James explains how the pandemic has impacted the quality time he can spend with his wife,...
Published 07/29/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during these uncertain times, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode: - De Montfort University contour fashion student Disha, is putting her sewing skills to good use making reusable face masks at home in India. - Five-year-old Isaac from Belper and his granny Mhairi have been raising money for charity with a new book, which has a "stay at home" message. - Becky, a pregnant NHS...
Published 07/22/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during these uncertain times, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode: - Shelagh from Coventry completes a 1,000 steps charity challenge, as part of her recovery from a stroke - and shared the moment with BBC CWR. - The London charity redecorating teenagers bedrooms as a reward for good school work - and who recently received a little help from Stormzy. See the video here:...
Published 07/15/20
Guest host Phillipa Goymer, from the Pregnant Teens podcast, brings you stories of people making a difference in England.
Published 07/08/20
Whilst Becca Bryers takes a well earned break, Adam Clarkson from the Unusual Times podcast brings us the latest from the BBC's Make A Difference campaign. This week he's got stories showing how people are helping each other during the current crisis. Involving dogs, sweets, takeaways and a surprise for a much loved teacher.
Published 07/01/20
Becca Bryers looks back a 100 days of Make A Difference across BBC Local Radio - guiding you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 06/24/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during the coronavirus pandemic, drawn from BBC Local Radio. This episode: the burlesque dancers from Standish who has taken her lessons online, as has the home cooks sharing Indian recipes through video stream while connecting families around the world. Plus the Worcestershire plumber who has been shaping copper pipes into decorative benches, dedicated to the NHS.
Published 06/19/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 06/16/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 06/12/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 06/09/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 06/05/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 06/02/20
Becca Bryers guide you through a selection of poems from across England, inspired by the people who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic. Over 750 000 stories of people offering help and support pouring into BBC Local Radio’s ‘Make A Difference’ service have inspired a powerful new collection of poems. Each of the 39 BBC Local Radio stations across England and the Channel has commissioned a poet in their area to write a poem inspired by these stories. On this episode...
Published 05/29/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 05/26/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 05/22/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 05/19/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic. This episode: a Bedfordshire couple who were forced to abandon plans to renew their wedding vows in Las Vegas, are serenaded by "The King" on their doorstep (at a safe distance). Plus the London mum and daughter bringing a bit of birthday joy to children in lockdown; a Gloucestershire lorry driver using his days off to feed his fellow truckers; an...
Published 05/15/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic. This episode: an emotional dedication to a much loved mum in Merseyside, and praise of the NHS staff who cared for her. Plus a call for help from North Yorkshire,after a bike is stolen from a keyworker... in Hertforshire Find out more via bbc.co.uk/makeadifference
Published 05/05/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic. This episode: the 10-year-old from Cambridgeshire aiming to complete over 7 million keepy-uppies (with a little help!) to raise money for keyworkers; a woman from Chesire wants to thank a care worker in Leicestershire; and how life feels on the farm during lockdown - and lambing season. Find out more via bbc.co.uk/makeadifference
Published 05/01/20
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic. Find out more via bbc.co.uk/makeadifference
Published 04/28/20