I spoke to Penny Peat who is the organiser of the Gillingham Walkers group, who are currently looking for new volunteer leaders. Training is available for anyone who is interested.

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I spoke to Susan Grant and Joni DeWinter who are the musical duo Belle Street. We discussed their career so far plus Hugh The Musical, which they wrote and starred in. I have included three songs from the musical on this podcst. ( Some of the content is explicit.)

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Jane Jarrett is the co-ordinator of Read Easy North Dorset. She talked to me about what they do for people who either cannot read or have difficulty reading.

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The Gillingham Seniors Club is where pensioners meet and socialise once a fortnight. Quizzes, trips out and entertainers are all regular features.

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I met with Councillor Barry Von-Clemens at the Kaffee in Gillingham to discuss the role of the Three Rivers Partnership.

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I spoke to Barbara Hurst who helps organise the Gillingham Community Christmas Lunch which is held on Christmas day at the North Dorset Rugby Club.

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I spoke to Peter Hurst who is the secretary of Gillingham Carlink, a charity set up to provide transport to enable people to attend medical appointments.

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I spoke to Phil Wheatley who runs the Gillshed situated in Orchard Park Garden Centre in Gillingham.
He told me all about Gillshed and what they do.

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I talked to Sally Nutbeem who is the chair of trustees of Mindful, the charity for people with dementia and memory problems.

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I spoke to a volunteer at Age Concern who are based at Sturminster Newton. She told me of all the services they provide.

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