Out and About in the Lothians

This week Jeremy visits Whitefoord House to Talk with Colin Leslie from Scottish Veterans Residences. The pair discuss the amazing work that SVR does in supporting those who have served their country and what more can be done to help those who have fallen on hard times


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Scottish Veterans Residences (svronline.org)

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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy sits down with Mark Harris from CAP UK in Edinburgh. CAP does amazing work across the UK to help alleviate poverty and It was great to hear about their working in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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Home | CAP UK

HOME | Mustard Seed (mustardseededinburgh.org)

Credits
Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy talks with Stephen Fischbacher of Fischy Music. Stephen has spent the last 25 years creating songs to nurture positive mental health in children by helping them express and manage a range of emotions. The Podcast gives an interesting insight into the man and organisation behind a number of popular songs.

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Fischy

Who we are (fischy.com)

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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy sits down with Thursa from Drake Music Scotland to talk about the amazing impact that music can have in disabled peoples lives. The discuss the charity's work in the Lothians and how they make music accessible to everyone

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Drake Music Scotland – Scotland's leading organisation creating music-making opportunities for people with disabilities and additional support needs

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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy meets with Rosa Innes from the School Of Hard Knocks. The pair discuss the amazing work of the charity in tackling inequality and social isolation using sport.

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School of Hard Knocks

Team SCOTLAND | School of Hard Knocks

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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

On this week's episode Jeremy visits Big Hearts to talk with the CEO Craig Wilson. The pair have an great conversation about the work of the charity and how the relationship with the Heart of Midlothian FC work for the benefit of the community.

Show notes

www.bighearts.org.uk
 
X (Twitter): @bighearts

Linkedin: @Big Hearts Community Trust

Facebook/Instagram: @bigheartscommunity

Credits
Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

On this week's episode Jeremy visits with Paul Wilson at Volunteer Edinburgh. The pair have a wide ranging conversation, particularly about the important role that volunteers play in our communities and some of the struggles that are facing the sector during a cost of living crisis.

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home - Volunteer Edinburgh

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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy visits with Rami Okasha who is the Chief Executive of CHAS, a charity that provides hospice care for children with life shortening conditions. The pair discuss a number of topics, including some of the misconceptions that surround children's palliative care.

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Children's Hospices Across Scotland | CHAS

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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

This week Jeremy visits to talk to Alison and Sam from Richmond's Hope, a charity that provides support for children and young people aged 4-18 years who have been bereaved. The charity provides a safe space for children to work through their grief both verbally and non verbally, to preserve memories of the person who died, to explore their feelings, to be given coping strategies and to understand the impact the bereavement has had on their lives. 

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Who we are | Richmonds Hope

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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

In this episode, Jeremy meets with Andy Murray from Safe Families to discuss the great work that they do in Scotland. They touch on the positive impact that community can have and the importance of volunteers.

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Support. Hope. Belonging. - Safe Families

Credits
Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Produced and Edited by Sam Barge