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In episode 3 of season 2 the team talk to Amy Nomvula founder of Innate Creates a production company with a focus on amplifying underrepresented voices within audio & visual storytelling plus events curation. Also, importantly, it is looking to support the development and progress of underrepresented voices behind the scenes. 

Check out Innate creates here innate creates – Stories that resonate by voices that matte...

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Welcome to episode 13. In this episode we talk to Emma Dix and Phil Dix  from the Joe Dix Foundation. 

"Our aim is to use the Joe Dix story to awaken peoples understanding of the dangers of Child Criminal Exploitation, knife crime and gang culture in the UK.

Our interest is ALL young people, helping them to make better choices and live safer lives."

For more information about the Joe Dix Foundation visit joedix...

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Welcome to episode 12! In this episode we interview Aiesha Page-Geeves for North Norfolk and Broadland and Daisy Keddie for North Norfolk and Broadland.

Norfolk Youth Parliament helps young people to have a voice on the future of Norfolk. 

Formed in 2000, the parliament has 395 members, who are elected to represent the views of young people in their area to government and service providers. Over 500,000 young people vot...

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Amber’s Army is a Norfolk based family charity, aiming to ‘Create Rainbows in the Darkest of Days’ for Norfolk families who have a child with a terminal cancer diagnosis.

The charity was established in 2023 by the parents of Amber Sheehy, Jon & Amanda, in their daughter’s memory. Amber was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019, she fought like a true warrior but sadly lost her cancer battle in 2023 aged 8.

The...

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Welcome to episode 10 were we interviewed Cllr Natasha Harpley - 

Cllr Natasha Harpley has represented Sprowston Central for 5 years and is the leader of the Labour group at Broadland District Council. She is also the Cabinet member with responsibility for Communities and Housing and is the Deputy Leader of the Council.

We had a great chat with Natasha hope you enjoy the interview.

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Welcome to episode 11 where we interview Sandra Hughes about her work around dementia support for people living with dementia and their families. Here's Sandra's Bio -

Sandra Hughes  

Volunteers with the Alzheimers Society as a Dementia Friends Ambassador. I deliver Dementia Friends Information Sessions to members of the public to groups/businesses or families who are interested in learning more abou...

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 In this episode we interview John Lee who is the CEO of YMCA Norfolk. We hope you enjoy listening. 

John is passionate about the mission and ethos of YMCA Norfolk and keen to break down the barriers that vulnerable young people and families face surrounding access to housing, education and employment opportunities. He has a wealth of experience within Norfolk’s third sector – having previously worked as the Head of Se...

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In this episode we discuss youth participation, mental health and more enjoy.

Paul is Norfolk County Council’s Strategic Lead for Youth and Participation. In his role Paul works to champion youth work across Norfolk and ensure the voice of children and young people is central to everything the council does.
For information about SYEP please visit www.syep.co.uk

This episode is funded by Clarion F...

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In this episode we talk with Laura Holland and Helen Haynes. We discuss youth volunteering, the Flourish Youth Awards and lots more. As always enjoy :)

Laura is Volunteer Coordinator at Voluntary Norfolk and her role is to support organisations across Norfolk to recruit and support new volunteers through the Get InVOLved Norfolk platform Volunteering opportunities in Norfolk | Get InVOLved Norfolk, the delive...

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TRIGGER WARNING - in this interview we discuss the impact of substance use which could be a trigger to some people.

Welcome to our Matthew Project interview were we interview Kevin Dynes and Kirsty Daynes. In this interview we explore the impact of substance and find out more about the amazing support the Matthew project offer.

The Matthew Project Unity and YouCan services provide support for childre...

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SYEP Talks interview Day and Discuss his role as Senior Youth Engagement Officer at the Norfolk Wild Life Trust enjoy..

Norfolk Wildlife Trustis the first and oldest of the UK’s Wildlife Trusts, working to protect the future of wildlife and to help people connect with and be inspired by Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places. It is supported by more than 37,000 members across the UK and 1,400 volunteers each year...

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Interview with Jacqui Starling and Nathaniel a young peer mentor from the Social F.I.E.L.D Youth Club discussing ASD and Neurodiversity.

Social F.I.E.L.D (Friends Independently Enjoying Living Differently) is a Youth Club Project designed to provide a range of targeted, inclusive support activities for young people with additional needs i.e., autism (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing and cognitive disorders at a...