Anthems

Lotte Jeffs is a freelance writer and creative consultant. Previously, Lotte was the acting editor-in-chief and deputy editor of UK ELLE Magazine. She’s written for the likes of The Times, The Telegraph and The Guardian, and is the author of the book How To Be A Gentlewoman. 

Her word of the day is Wild. 

CONNECT WITH LOTTE: 

I: @LotteJeffs 

T: @LotteJeffs 

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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From June 1st we bring 30 Episodes over the 30 days of Pride Month written and voiced by contributors exclusively from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Featuring Lotte Jeffs, Travis Alabanza, Jamie Windust, dodie, Raven Smith, Lady Phyll, Asifa Lahore, Freddy McConnell, Lee Gray, Marc Thompson, Anick Soni and many many more.

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Casey is a musician, songwriter and DJ. Home for Casey is in their shared house in South-East London, with their newly adopted cat.

Their word of the day is Release.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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Daljeet is a theatre in education and community arts practitioner. Home for Daljeet is in the home counties, where she can hear constant birdsong from her garden.

Her word of the day is Nest.

CW: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse and racial discrimination.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

Resources: 

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge

Free and confidential helpline. 

Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours a day)

Galop 

Domestic abuse and sexual violence support service for LGBT+ people

Phone: 0800 999 5428 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm / Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-8pm)

Website: http://www.galop.org.uk

Respect

Advice line for men experiencing domestic abuse

Phone: 0808 8010 327 (Monday-Wednesday, 9am-8pm / Thursday-Friday, 9am-5pm)

Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/contact-us/ (Webchat available Wednesday-Friday, 10-11am and 3-4pm)

Victim Support

Independent charity offering support for people affected by crime or traumatic events. 

Phone: 0808 1689 111 (24/7)

Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk (24/7 live chat)

Stand against racism & inequality

Support for victims of any type of hate crime 

Phone: 0800 171 2272 (Reporting line)

Website: https://www.sariweb.org.uk/help-support/online-reporting-form/ 

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Sian is a freelance journalist, creative and mental health campaigner. Home for Sian is currently the converted warehouse in North London that she shares with 11 housemates.

Her word of the day is Foggy.

CW: This episode contains discussion of mental health.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

Resources: 

Samaritans

Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

SANE

Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers. 

SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm)

Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare

Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum

Website: www.sane.org.uk/support

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Emma Nzioka | REFLECTION

Emma is a freelance artist, DJ, cinematographer and photo-journalist. Home for Emma is Nairobi, but she feels equally at home travelling around the world for work.

Her word of the day is Reflection.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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Kathryn is an actress, writer and comic. Home for Kathryn is Walthamstow via Essex.

Her word of the day is Crowd.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Hunter is a writer, screenwriter, professor and human rights activist. Home for Hunter is New England.

Her word of the day is Equanimity.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.

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Viv is a DJ, singer-songwriter, presenter and writer. Home for Viv is East London.

Her word of the day is Confidence.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

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Nic is a tech worker and chef. Home for Nic is West London with her extended family of six. 

Her word of the day is Daybreak.

#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. 

Nic is donating her writers fee to the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Support Association, a charity run by volunteers who all either have the disease or have a loved one they support with the disease. They provide accurate and up to date advice, leading edge free expert conferences, regular e-bulletins, a helpline, website. They also have a worldwide forum with 15,00 members which is free and open to all CLL patients, families and friends. Find out more here: https://www.cllsupport.org.uk.

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