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Latin aerobics fan Hannah took up Zumba during lockdown when she had to shield. When gyms reopened, Hannah qualified as a teacher and is now the first Zumba teacher in the UK with Downs syndrome.
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Becca Bryers looks back on a very uncertain year and shares some of her favourite stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.
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Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode - the family from Tees who have just received the best Christmas gift ever, in the form of a stem cell donor for eight-year-old Evie. Plus the Indian restaurant in Leicester, helping ensure no one goes hungry on 25th December. Featuring stories from BBC Radio Tees, BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Newcastle, BBC Hereford and Worcester and BBC Radio Leicester.…
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Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode - Emily's husband of 12 years, Simon took his own life this summer - she shares what impact it's had on the family and how she, and her children, are now passionate about sharing their story. Plus bakery assistant Alice goes in search of Peter, her favourite customer - after being separated by the pandemic. Featuring stories from BBC Radio Cumbria, BBC Essex, BBC Radio Cornwall, BBC Radio Derby.…
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Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This week including the residents of Whitby who last weekend welcomed in NHS workers for a free holiday beside the sea, and the Worcestershire eight-year-old whose life was saved by a Brazilian stranger.…
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Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This week, inspiring stories of people who seem to find a silver lining in every cloud - including Dee from Trowbridge, who believes kindness should start in the smallest of creatures.…
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Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode features Bob, who has been homeless for seven years - and has just completed a 24 hour bike ride to say thank you to the community which has helped him during lockdown.…
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Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode features an emotional reunion between Jo from Derby, and Carl - the trucker who stopped his lorry behind her broken down car in the third lane of the M25, saving the lives of her and her young son.…
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Good news stories from across England, of people making a difference in uncertain times. Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during the coronavirus pandemic, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This week including the Southport care home manager who has modified a rickshaw to help residents have a Covid-safe day out, and the 96-year-old bingo enthusiast from Scarborough who couldn't be happier to be back dabbing.…
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