As the second lockdown comes to an end, to zero fanfare and with no cutting of the ribbon, we finally open the doors to The Retreat Mental Health Cafe & Giftshop in Stretford Mall.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GgwHZNZHaqI

https://williamtuke.org​

Music:

"Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/​​)

If being forced to stay closed wasn't bad enough for the prospects of this project, it now turns out that some small print in the governments business rates relief scheme has done precisely the opposite of helping us survive by plunging us into thousands of pounds worth of debt overnight.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KE0pPnA1fNU

http://williamtuke.org

Music:

"Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/​)

If the bad news about a second lockdown wasn't enough, in this episode we receive even more bad news. And then some more... Aaaaand then some more!

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AOMupJeLot0

https://williamtuke.org​

Music:

"Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/​)

Just as we reach the final furlong and get ready to open the shop, the government announces the second national lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic!

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DGfY5p-zK_8

https://williamtuke.org

Music:

"Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)

"Sky" by OBOY (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7474)

All the stock for the gift shop has arrived, so let's crack it open and see what kind of stuff we're going to be flogging.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cXn_3PpRlus

https://williamtuke.org

Music:

"Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)

"Sky" by OBOY (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7474)

We wrap up stage two of the refurb building dodgy tables and dodgy lights using dodgy tools and even dodgier methods. Needs must n' all that.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R5xmvboP6q4

https://williamtuke.org

Music:

"Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)

"Sky" by OBOY (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7474)

The cafe refurb takes a somewhat introspective turn as Danny wrestles with design ideas and whether or not this project actually has the potential to succeed.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wts4LuXUu4k

Special thanks to Richard Cromwell and Nisbets for supplying us with the cafe seating: https://www.nisbets.co.uk

https://williamtuke.org

Music:

"Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)

"Sky" by OBOY (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7474)

Didn't take long for things to start going wrong... Danny defaces the newly laid flooring and ruins a pristine antique dresser, while Ana oversees the destruction of the banquet table.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LxehMhFNzz4

Special thanks to Charles Nicholson and Dessy Metiva at The Contract Chair Company for supplying us with the cafe furniture: https://www.thecontractchair.co.uk/

Also big thanks to Graeme Gilpin from G-Rack for helping us out with the shelving: https://g-rack.co.uk

https://williamtuke.org

Music:

"Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)

"Sky" by OBOY (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7474)

Danny "cracks on" with stage one of a one-man refurbishment of The Retreat, a mental health cafe & gift shop in Stretford Mall, Manchester.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Cb_rX9buDE

https://williamtuke.org

Music:

"Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (https://loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)

"Sky" by OBOY (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7474)

Digital marketing consulting Julia Campbell joins us to discuss how nonprofits can use storytelling and social media to grow their audience, build brand awareness, and accomplish their missions.

Julia's Website: https://jcsocialmarketing.com/

Buy Julia's Book "Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits": https://jcsocialmarketing.com/book/

Music: "Stage 1 Level 24" by Monplaisir (loyaltyfreakmusic.com/)