Wavelength

We hear from those who took part in the Ageless Man Programme.

How can we support and collaborate with each other as we emerge from the pandemic to support our community's mental health? Carole Whitty, Darin Halifax, Alison Kingdon, Lucy Chenery, Chukumeka Maxwell and Simon Dyer provide their thoughts... Produced by @IAmTheHow. Music Kai Engel and livewire rap-poetry from Samatics   

Young people from the Plymouth Foyer share their stories of their time in the woods; their feelings before, what they learnt at the time and the thoughts that they take with them. Produced by @IAmTheHow

Join the Outdoor Swimming Society's Swim Champ Leo Gundle along with Sophie and William, as they show us that outdoor swimming is for everyone and how universities are the hot-bed for cold water swimmers. Produced by @IAmTheHow with Music from Kai Engel.  

Releasing power to promote social change: join SIMPL event organiser, Aydin Boyacigiller and Ab Brightman, Losing Control Ambassador to see how Losing Control has influenced the views of Sam, Gareth, Will, Imogen and Matt. Are we witnessing a quiet revolution? Carol Botten from VONNE picks up the story. Produced by @IAmTheHow

Can we structure social investment to incentivise positive system behaviours? When and why do funders collaborate & not collaborate? What are the options for income generation? Join Sam Magne, Clare Fitzgerald, Frances Northrop, Hanna Lim and Gareth Hart as they throw ideas up in the air... to see how money can be made to work harder in areas that really matter. Produced by @IAmTheHow

Dip in to the thought provoking insight arising from the 'Little Heresies' sessions, based on the following provocative statements: #1 Accountability for delivering results cannot exist in complex environments. #2 More participation and diversity always makes better decision making. #3 By not aligning funds, funders are actively choosing poor outcomes. #4 Managing performance by outcomes perpetuates harm. Produced by @IAmTheHow

Listen in to the expectations of delegates as they chew the fat; we hear about their expectations, the challenges they face and the key messages that they would like to get across. Join Sam from The National Lottery Community Fund, Gareth from Iridescent Ideas, Will from South West Academic Health Science Network and Imogen and Matt from POP+  Produced by @IAmTheHow

Being active is important for us all, with benefits for both the mind and body, but for those who may have dementia, keeping active can be a challenge. Janica talks to us about a range of activities designed specifically for those of us who may need that little extra support and we hear how sports and leisure organisations such Fusion Lifestyle are working within communities to become Dementia Friendly. Produced by @IAmTheHow with music from Kai Engel.

Join Katharine Harrod as she explains how the Kingsbridge and Salcombe Chamber of Commerce actively encourages all businesses to become Dementia Friendly and how easily accessed and simple training benefits the staff, customers, community and the bottom line. "People don't repeat bad experiences, they only repeat the good ones." Produced by @IAmTheHow with music from Kai Engel.