Berkshire Heroes
Spotlight on those boosting Berkshire, UK. New episode every Wednesday. Please send suggestions for guests to hello@berkshireheroes.co.uk Follow us: YouTube: Berkshire Heroes X: @BerkshireHeroes Instagram: @BerkshireHeroes Facebook: Berkshire Heroes Linkedin: Berkshire Heroes
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Woodley Business Club is open to all local business owners who want to collaborate, learn skills and find a supportive network. Membership is free and business owners are based nearby in Twyford, Earley and Bracknell, as well as Woodley. Debbie Winyard runs her hypnotherapy business in Earley and explains the difference she's seen Woodley Business Club make for its members.
Loneliness is a growing problem in society. The Link Visiting Scheme arranges volunteers to befriend older people and has been given the Queen's Award in recognition of their services. Marjie Walker was a nurse before she took over as CEO of the charity in 2007. She has grown it from a tiny charity to a medium sized charity and growing.
Sara Hughes is Co-Director of the Samaritans branch for Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead. She describes the calls that have stayed with her, what drove her to the role and the support volunteers get. Samaritans is there for people who simply need to talk to someone.
Matthew Whitelock has been a highly sought after drama coach for 30 years. He has seen first-hand how drama helps young people's mental health and the struggles of the performing arts industry to survive. Positive and always working on a project, he also shares his experience of having been Chair of the Board for the Pride of Reading Awards and why they matter so much to him. He is currently working on The Man, a play at South ...
Why have Hindus integrated so well in the UK? How is Hindu Swayamsevek Sangh (HSS) helping the local community? Loosely translated to 'Hindu Volunteer Group', it's an international organisation which include branches in Berkshire, with its members dedicated to personal growth and service to others. Tushar Shah from the Reading branch tells us all.
More information about HSS: Namaste... - HSS UK | Hindu Swayamsevak Sa...
Zoe tells us about the issues and pressures facing LGBT people. Thames Valley Positive Support is based in Slough and supports those living with HIV. They run an award nominated podcast called The HIV Podcast. Zoe helps run the BeYou service which supports local LGBT people facing issues such as threat of homelessness from their families and domestic abuse.TVPS
Mick shares the history of Ukraine, how local people can help Ukrainians and the Centre's work to support refugees.
What is happening with the ownership at Reading FC? What are fans feeling? Will the potential new Football Regulator help? Matthew Batten, the Deputy Chairman of Supporters Trust at Reading, explains all.
Trustee, Miles Evans, runs through how we can balance our need for more housing and infrastructure with care for nature and the environment. If you're a YIMBY who cares about wildlife, this is a must listen.
ACT Foundation helps local food banks and the homeless in Wokingham and Reading. They have also travelled to Ukraine to deliver supplies to civilians. An international charity that seeks to help people and the environment, Moushumi Patankar leads its activity for Berkshire.
https://actfoundation.org/uk/
Molli talks about listening to residents about the proposed Loddon Garden Village housing development, engaging with hard to reach communities and how the University of Reading takes contributing to the surrounding community seriously.
Learning disabilities self-advocacy group, CLASP, is headed up by Debs Morrison. Listen to her insights on health, housing and employment and the ways to improve the life outcomes for those with learning disabilities.
A brand new Pride event! Pop it in your diary: 26th July 2025
Listen to Windsor and Eton Pride Chairman, Steve Harris, talk about how the event has been purposefully designed to make it as accessible as possible for disabled people. Steve lives with MS so brings experience to making the event welcoming.
The Pride march will process along The Long Walk to Alexandra Gardens.Windsor and Eton Pride | #windsoretonpride
How are pensioners dealing with changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance? Laura and Fiona chat about the pressures on local older people and the support available.
What drives an ecology teacher to start a charity that plants fruit trees for free for local communities?
Laura and Amy discuss the importance of almshouses, people in financial crisis and Amy's former career as a police officer where she rounded up escaped horses on busy roads, among other testing moments.
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Laura and Jake discuss supporting people in crisis, mental health and how local housing pressures are causing relationship breakdown.
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