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The Make a Difference Show episodes

September 30, 2020 Positive Vibes and Spiders
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.
This week, inspiring stories of people who seem to find a silver lining in every cloud - including Dee from Trowbridge, who believes kindness should start in the smallest of creatures.
27 min
September 23, 2020 Helicopters and Helping the Homeless
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.
This episode features Bob, who has been homeless for seven years - and has just completed a 24 hour bike ride to say thank you to the community which has helped him during lockdown.
26 min
September 16, 2020 Lifesaving Lorries and Nominated Names
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.
This episode features an emotional reunion between Jo from Derby, and Carl - the trucker who stopped his lorry behind her broken down car in the third lane of the M25, saving the lives of her and her young son.
28 min
September 09, 2020 Helmets and Headbands
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.
This episode features 16-year-old skateboarder Sid, who spent four weeks in hospital recovering from a near fatal head trauma. He and his family are grateful for the NHS treatment and the support of the skating community - and Sid is eager to share his story to warn others of the risks of not wearing a helmet.
24 min
September 02, 2020 New Friendships and Messages of Hope
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 information and links to organisations who can help by going to bbc.co.uk/actionline
28 min
August 26, 2020 Rickshaw Trips and Bingo Wins
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.
28 min
August 19, 2020 Stolen Cycles and The Queen’s Stockings
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.
28 min
August 12, 2020 Doggy Paddles and Sweet Ninjas
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 in Shropshire
- Jonah the border collie goes on a seaside adventure on the Cornish coastline - much to the concern of his owner Wayne
- Plus mother and daughter, Lorraine and Charlotte from Yorkshire share their "sweet ninja" alter-egos
26 min
August 05, 2020 Cover Acts and Covered Faces
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
- Eight-year-old Sharon from Cambridgeshire's shares what has comforted her, following the death of her sister Daniella
- And the Leicester couple, who have started a new business while shielding - photo face masks
See a photo of Maz and Rekha wearing their photo face masks here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08m4d7p
28 min
July 29, 2020 Romance and Reunions
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, Barbara - who lives in a Exeter care home
- Plus the story of two reunions - one in Wetherby, one in Stockport - and a piece of poetry, celebrating everything care home workers do
Featuring stories from: BBC Essex, BBC Radio Shropshire, BBC Radio Devon, BBC Radio Leeds, BBC Radio Manchester and BBC Radio Lincolnshire
You can find Nina and Roger online at instagram.com/rantsandbigpants
28 min