The Make a Difference Show

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:

- De Montfort University contour fashion student Disha, is putting her sewing skills to good use making reusable face masks at home in India.

- Five-year-old Isaac from Belper and his granny Mhairi have been raising money for charity with a new book, which has a "stay at home" message.

- Becky, a pregnant NHS worker from Nottingham shares how her faith in humanity was restored, following a car break-in and theft.

- Archie, head boy at Therfield School in Leatherhead, takes over the airwaves to deliver his end-of-year speech

- And the Sikh community kitchen in Middlesborough, continuing to serve hot foot to those in need throughout the pandemic

Featuring stories from: Ady Dayman at BBC Radio Leicester, Heidi Booth at BBC Radio Derby, Andy Whittaker at BBC Radio Nottingham, Lesley McCabe at BBC Radio Surrey, and BBC Radio Tees

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.

Guest host Phillipa Goymer, from the Pregnant Teens podcast, brings you stories of people making a difference in England.

Whilst Becca Bryers takes a well earned break, Adam Clarkson from the Unusual Times podcast brings us the latest from the BBC's Make A Difference campaign.

This week he's got stories showing how people are helping each other during the current crisis. Involving dogs, sweets, takeaways and a surprise for a much loved teacher.

Becca Bryers looks back at 100 days of Make A Difference across BBC Local Radio - guiding you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during the coronavirus pandemic.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during the coronavirus pandemic, drawn from BBC Local Radio.

This episode: the burlesque dancers from Standish who has taken her lessons online, as has the home cooks sharing Indian recipes through video stream while connecting families around the world. Plus the Worcestershire plumber who has been shaping copper pipes into decorative benches, dedicated to the NHS.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of people across England who are making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.