In this week's Podcast, we see Caitlin Constable interviewing Beatriz Castilla, 20 years old, who is a regular gym user, who like many has been looking forward to the gyms reopening since the closed over the first lockdown. In the interview Beatriz talks about how much she missed the gym, and the alternatives that she used.

Gyms Reopen Following Lockdown

In an interview with Mary Clear, The Little Libraries co-owner, she explains her role in The Little Libraries organization and how the idea came to life to introduce small libraries across Calderdale and the impact it's had on the community.

Little Libraries in Todmorden

In the shadow of Parliament, on the opposite side of the Thames, sits a stark reminder for all members of Parliament. 150,000 hand-painted hearts. One for each of those who’ve lost their life to COVID in the past year. 

Tom spoke to Lobby Akinnola, a spokesperson for the group behind the tribute. He talked about how the wall has provided closure for him, along with many others around the country.

A Talk With Bereaved Families for Justice UK

Interview with Filipa, the owner of Pause UK

We met with student and freelance jazz musician Emil Karlsen to talk about his upcoming release with another artist, him creating his own label and what his plans are going forward.

Improvising Jazz Musician Talks About New Release

For nearly five years, Leeds-based charity, Freedom4Girls, have been working to combat period poverty in the area and try to battle the stigma around menstruation. Tina Leslie, the founder of the group, believes that despite being the 6th largest economy in the world, many women and young girls are still tasked with choosing between food or period products.

"We're Only A Tiny Charity Trying To Do Massive Things": The Leeds Charity Combatting Period Poverty

Nazia Khan’s dream came true when her small hobby of selling cakes on Facebook, soon developed into her being able to open her own bakery, Angelic Cakes. The support from the community gave her a boost she never knew she had. She highlights that if it wasn’t for them, she wouldn’t have had the courage to open her business.

Angelic Cakes: An Interview with Nazia Khan

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