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Author: The MancSpirit Charity & MancMade Productions

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That Great Manc Pod is Greater Manchester's Community Podcast. We'll introduce you to those incredible characters, inspirational heroes and fantastic groups that are at the heart of our Greater Manchester Communities. We're bringing The Arts to Our Communities and creating a real sense of Community in the Arts.

Supported by The MancSpirit Charity

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Brilliant to chat with Reece about his acting career, which started as a child actor on Waterloo Road (at the time one of the biggest shows on TV) and his business career as the Founder of Social Plug®.Reece talks openly and very honestly to us about the issues with both careers that have impacted his mental health. In doing so, along with open and transparent posts on his social platforms (specifically LinkedIn) Reece hopes to encourage others to reach out and talk with someone if they...
Great to have James Walton back on That Great Manc Pod.. Writer, Filmmaker, Poet and..new Dad.James has just released his new novella, "Every Neet o' Week, published by Bent Key Publishing. It's written in the local Wigan dialect, something which James has become known for and focuses on protagonist and local darts maverick Jimmy Stott, exploring his journey from chip shop server to potential world champion.We talked with James about the book, the background to writing it and how h...
This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Lee Ward - Lee tells us about ...
This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Claire Squires - We had the op...
This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Bob Wright. An episode that co...
This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Chris Squires - a frank and so...
This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Derek shares stories about fol...
This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Neil Smith - a jam packed epis...
This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.In this episode Peter shares a...
This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Les Bedford - wow, what a vari...
This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.John Everett - an enlightening...
This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family. Episode Three – Phil Bro...
This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Episode two – Tracy KeirTracy ...
This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family. Episode one – Tony Willi...
David Scott, Writer.

David Scott, Writer.

2023-05-0241:36

We chat with David Scott about his new book "Mancunians: Where Do We Start, Where Do I Begin" and loads more.The perfect storm of Longsight, Clayton and Moston come together to create a far less sweary Episode than you'd think..You can buy Dave's book on Amazon, but he'd love it if you could pick one up in your local book or record store.
Great to chat with Jenny Berry about the work she does in Prisons, supporting both Prisoners and Prison Officers, using poetry and creative writing. A really tough audience, pun intended, so it takes someone pretty special to make that work.. Fantastic insight from someone right in the thick of it.Had a great time recording this, a good few laughs too....and if anybody listens to this Episode who works at HMP Styal get in touch with Jenny, she's really passionate about working with the w...
Great to chat with friend of MancSpirit Michael Taylor in this Episode as part of the #OurTamesdie Festival.. Journalist, co-host of both Music Therapy on Tameside Radio and the weekly Business & Politics Podcast Northern Spin (on all your favourite podcast platforms) we chat with Michael about some great things happening in the world of Tameside community media, especially radio and local news and much more. I'd say this Ep is the definition of "eclectic"..
Absolutely brilliant to chat with inspirational "Transplant Warrior" Hilaria about the amazing work she does as Chair of WSH BME Kidney Network, as a Kidney Research UK Peer Educator & an Organ Donation Ambassador. All stemming from her lived experience. A really powerful, warm and totally life affirming hour with a real-life force of nature.
In our second MancSpirit #OurTameside Festival Special we speak to Andy Smith, Artistic Director of Made by Mortals CIC.We talk about their work creating the kind of stuff, podcasts, films and musical theatre shows, that gets you right involved in the action. Working in collaboration with world-class professional artists, health and social care organisations and a wonderful mix of community participants across all age ranges.Made by Mortals help to bring about positive change through sharing ...
In this #OurTameside festival episode we speak to Mark Turton, founder and Director of PAC (Prime Active Communities) CIC about their work supporting young people across a range of projects including being out and about on the streets tackling anti-social behaviour, delivering essential online safety programmes and Mark’s main passion, their Creative Club in Hattersley.
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