The Make a Difference Show

Decorating and the Digital Divide


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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: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-london-53339780/stormzy-s-surprise-paint-job-for-croydon-teen-s-bedroom

- As Leicester remains in lockdown due to a localised coronavirus outbreak, intensive care nurse Kirstie shares a little of her experience of working through the pandemic - and says thanks for a very special set of scrubs.

- And stories from Sheffield, Manchester, Cambridgeshire and Devon about the impact of the digital divide on school children, and their parents.

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