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Community Bridges Podcast

Community Bridges Podcast

By Community Bridges C.I.C

We find local (virtual) events and activities in South East London, share people's news and stories and connect people to there community. We believe in the community to help build individuals health and wellbeing and we want you to get involved and help us grow a better, more accessible future.
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Acting and wellbeing with Ruggero Dalla Santa.

Community Bridges PodcastJul 11, 2020

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Cost of Living Crisis with Pecan

Cost of Living Crisis with Pecan

Our CEO Sandra speaks to Chris Price, long standing CEO of Pecan, a non-profit improving the lives of people and communities in Peckham, south London. We find out what is happening in Peckham communities during the cost of living crisis and what change needed.

Visit Pecan's website to find out about their services and how they can help: www.pecan.org.uk

Oct 14, 202232:47
Bhavna Ram | Community Bridges

Bhavna Ram | Community Bridges

Listen to this episode to hear how Bhavna Rams yoga teacher, ex-optician and one of the facilitators of the Sistership Circle in South London, considers health & wellbeing. 

With love 🧡

Aug 22, 202235:45
Arian Samouie | Community Bridges.

Arian Samouie | Community Bridges.

Today Geoff is talking to Arian Samouie, healer and life-coach, who tells us about his own journey through trauma from his experience as a refugee in the UK and what he is doing today to share what he has learnt and help others in their journey. 

You can engage with his content on his website or media channels:

www.ariansamouie.com

Insta, FB, TikTok, Soundcloud: @arian_samouie

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJLf_QdB9icW3mhCPX66brg

Mar 16, 202258:15
John & Ian | The Florrie, Liverpool

John & Ian | The Florrie, Liverpool

Our second podcast in Liverpool! 


We are excited to chat with Ian and John from the Florrie, a community centre that's been helping community in L8, Liverpool since the 1800s. With yoga, guitar classes, festivals and a café, its got a lot to offer anyone in need of a bit of support. 


Listen to the end to hear our last instalment from Eltham Arts' Connecting Communities letter exchange project. 


With love

Dec 02, 202149:48
Mary Seacole House | Community Bridges

Mary Seacole House | Community Bridges

in this episode, we speak to Iqra from Mary Seacole house who work with BAMER. They are based in Liverpool and you can them at https://www.maryseacolehouse.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/maryseacolehouse.seacole/

Enjoy. 

Oct 30, 202155:16
Shelene & Daniel | Wellbeing SE15

Shelene & Daniel | Wellbeing SE15

Geoff caught up with Daniel & Shelene from Wellbeing SE15 who we haven't heard from since October 2019 CBSE15 issue! We loved supporting them on their Wellbeing SE15 event health Peckham Palms in 2019 and we are excited to hear what they had been up to since then.

Join us to hear about their work addressing colon and bowel cancer in the BAME community and other health challenges and solutions in Peckham.

Stay tuned until the end to hear another Creating Connections story from Eltham Arts - creating connections between young and old to banish loneliness.

With love x

Jul 06, 202148:13
Woody | Level 6

Woody | Level 6

Welcome to episode 5! Today Geoff is speaking to Woody from Level 6 who is opening a new CIC to help people get into yoga and give people the opportunity to train as a yoga instructor. Woody will tell us about the benefits of yoga, how you can get involved and why he loves it!

Stay tuned until the end to hear another Creating Connections story from Eltham Arts - creating connections between young and old to banish loneliness.

Tune in, relax and listen to your community.

May 27, 202148:55
Eltham Arts | CB Podcast
Apr 28, 202153:14
Ryan | Levitate

Ryan | Levitate

Season 4 | Episode 3

Geoff speaks to Ryan Nell founder of @LevitateLondon on our latest podcast episode.⁠

Levitate have been kind enough to donate meditations for our community to access through the podcast. We are excited to have Ryan on this week to learn more about Levitate and his journey to mindfulness.

Tune in, relax and listen to your community. Listen to the end to follow a guided meditation.

Fill in our evaluation to help us understand our impact: https://form.typeform.com/to/DJwQrwi3

Apr 01, 202158:31
Ivo Gormley - GoodGym
Feb 24, 202155:27
easyGym Camberwell | Community Bridges

easyGym Camberwell | Community Bridges

Season 4 | Episode 1

Welcome the new season of the Community Bridges Podcast!

Today Geoff is speaking to Hemal from easyGym Camberwell about keeping fit at home, being a fitness business in a pandemic and how we can support our health together. 

Ryan from Levitate joins us for a 10-minute guided meditation to help you keep healthy at home.

Check out @Get Fit Camberwell on Facebook

NHS workers watch @easyGymCamberwell for their free fitness app coming soon

To hear more from Levitate visit www.levitate.london

Jan 27, 202101:12:21
CB Spotlight | Final episode
Dec 06, 202024:17
CB Spotlight | Citizens southwark | Settle Our Status Campaign

CB Spotlight | Citizens southwark | Settle Our Status Campaign

Season 3 | Episode 7

Join us for the seventh episode of the Community Spotlights Series. Today, Geoff will be speaking to community organiser Claire from Citizens Southwark who support member organisation to develop leader who can hold decision-makers to account. Abieyuwa and Elsie are part of Citizens UK project Parents and Communities Together (PACT)  who have lead the Settle Our Status campaign https://www.citizensuk.org/settled-status-letter  

Join us for conversations about community activism, creating change and the realities of what living without a status in the UK are. 

To find out more visit: 

https://www.pact-citizens.org/

Facebook: @PACTSouthwark

Insta: pact_southwark

Twitter: @SouthwarkCitz

Nov 26, 202046:45
 CB Spotlight | Ldn Dares

CB Spotlight | Ldn Dares

Season 3 | Episode 6

Join us for the sixth episode of our new Community Spotlights Series. Today, Geoff will be speaking to founder Ursula and client Michelle from Ldn Dares Drama Co. who help people learn confidence in their own skin, self-compassion and nurture a positive body image through the use of drama and dares.

Join us for conversations about body image, transgender news from @WhatTheTrans and health.

To find out more visit: 

https://www.ldndares.co.uk/ 

Facebook @LdnDares.co.uk  

Instagram: @LdnDares


Nov 19, 202055:35
CB Spotlight | Self Management UK

CB Spotlight | Self Management UK

Self Management UK

Season 3 | Episode 5

Join us for the fifth episode of our new Community Spotlights Series. Today, Geoff will be speaking to CEO Ian Silver and tutors Chloe & Zev from Self management UK - a charity helping people learn knowledge, skills and confidence to improve wellbeing. All courses are taught by ex-students, so there is a real focus on sharing lived experience for support.

Join us for conversations about long-term health management, connection and supporting young people.

To find out more visit: https://www.selfmanagementuk.org/ or on Facebook @selfmanagementuk

Nov 11, 202058:01
CB Spotlight | Aspire Wellbeing
Nov 04, 202046:01
CB Spotlight | CSCH

CB Spotlight | CSCH

Season 3 | Episode 3

Join us for the third episode of our new Community Spotlights Series, where Geoff is speaking to Felicia and Shakira from Central Southwark Community Hub. CSCH is a foodbank that helps people address the reasons behind their food poverty, we talk about community, what needs to change and what gets you through.

If you want to find out more about CSCH visit their website: www.cschub.co.uk or Facebook: @centralsouthwarkch

Oct 29, 202001:00:59
CB Spotlight | The Green, Ivy Club

CB Spotlight | The Green, Ivy Club

Season 3 | Episode 2 

Join us for the second episode of our new Community Spotlights Series, Sandra and Geoff are at the Ivy Club at The Green speaking with co-manager Ian and guest Rosaline.

We will be talking about local community for older adults today.

If you want to find out about the Ivy Club and The Green’s other activities visit their website:

http://www.thegreennunhead.org

If you like the sound of Rosaline’s radio show Meet on the Radio on Resonance FM - 104.4FM on Tuesday 11.30 am 

https://www.thealbany.org.uk/shows/meet-me-on-the-radio/

Oct 21, 202025:33
CB Spotlight | Feed me Good

CB Spotlight | Feed me Good

Season 3 | Episode 1

Join us for the first episode of our new Community Spotlights Series, our host Geoff will be talking to Feed me Good founder Nureen and Tarina, a student of Feed me Good. 

Nutrition and public health are on the agenda today. We will be discussing how nutrition can be tailored to the cultures and identities of BAME communities. We will also be talking about simple tips you can incorporate into your diet to be more sustainable, healthier and empowered.

Find out more about Feed me Good on Insta & FB: @FeedmeGood on their website www.FeedmeGood.com

Hear more stories from your community on our Insta: @Comm_Bridges FB: @CommunityBridgesCIC and blog www.CommunityBridges.co.uk

Oct 14, 202051:02
Community Bridges | Sandra Evans

Community Bridges | Sandra Evans

This episode you should hear a familiar  voice. Sandra Evans, Community Bridges founder is here to tell us a little more about the journey so far, how things have been going and what other big planes we have lined up.

We would like to apologies for the" technical issues" we have faced creating this podcast, we have learnt a lot and plan to revamp the show and make it even more enjoyable and fun,

We look forward to any feedback you would like to give, you can find us on Instagram to leave a comment or contact us directly at Info@communitybridges.co.uk

Thanks again for your support. Enjoy the show. 

Aug 19, 202029:12
Why does Kit Esuruoso take to the Stage?

Why does Kit Esuruoso take to the Stage?

Welcome back to Episode 3 of Season 2.  This season is all about the performing arts and the benefits on community and well-being. We will be diving into the world of performing and the impact in can have on community and personal well-being. This week we have Kit Esuruoso, who is telling us all about his experience in musical theatre, the Tina Turner Musical and what community means to him. You can find out more at...

@KitEsuruoso

F /kit.esuruoso



Jul 24, 202039:29
Liar Liar and the music community
Jul 20, 202034:40
Acting and wellbeing with Ruggero Dalla Santa.

Acting and wellbeing with Ruggero Dalla Santa.

Welcome back to season 2 of the community Bridges PodCast. This season we will be diving into the world of performing arts and the impact in can have on communitys and personal wellbeing. This week we have with Ruggero Dalla Santa, an amazing guest with an an amazing story. www.ruggerodallasanta.co.uk/
www.onefootinthedoor.co.uk/
Personal YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/ShiversAboveMadness
One Foot in the Door Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/ruggerodallasanta

Facebook: @RuggeroDallaSanta @OneFootInTheDoor

Instagram: @RuggeroDallaSanta

Twitter: @rdallasanta

IMDb: www.imdb.com/name/nm4819712/

This season, Community Bridges is working with Lume music booking agency to bring you some fantastic guests for an inside scoop of the industry and its role within our community.
Jul 11, 202042:26
Community Bridges & Clair Sheppard- Nunhead Knocks
May 25, 202031:11
Community Bridges & Natanya (#GetCreativeAtHome) & Fran (#MyWishDish)
May 15, 202037:44
Community Bridges & Mockingbird Makes
May 08, 202018:12
Community Bridges & Rich Kightley of K-Inks Peckham
May 01, 202026:17
Community Bridges & Hebe Richardson

Community Bridges & Hebe Richardson

We are speaking to Hebe Richardson, Peckham-based nutritionist, about mental health and nutrition during self-isolation. Follow Hebe on Instagram @Hebevalient and Twitter @hebe_rich

Follow us on Instagram @Comm_Bridges and Facebook @CommunityBridgesCIC

Visit our website www.communitybridges.co.uk 

Resources: 

British Dietetic Association page on coronavirus - https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/covid-19-corona-virus-advice-for-the-general-public.html

NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/

British Nutrition Foundation - https://www.nutrition.org.uk

Association for Nutrition register of registered nutritionists - http://www.associationfornutrition.org/Default.aspx?tabid=92

Apr 24, 202018:47
Community Bridges & The Mind and Soul Choir
Apr 17, 202018:01
Community Bridges Podcast Teaser

Community Bridges Podcast Teaser

Hi and welcome to the teaser of the Community Bridges Podcast. We aim to bring you news, events and stories from your community across South East London. Your community is more important than ever, so why not subscribe to hear our show and get in touch, your community might want to hear your story too.
Apr 11, 202001:32