I’m currently planning an outreach visit to North Cornwall, West Devon, and North Devon for next week. If you’re in one of those areas and would like to talk about Community Voices, or if you have ideas for a media project you’d like to talk about, or even if you want to talk to us about what you’re already doing, then please get in touch.

We really want to make sure that we’re getting to all of the places that could benefit from Community Voices the most – and often those people are the hardest to find! So any help or suggestions you can give would be most appreciated.

You can email us at communityvoices@mediatrust.org

Thanks!

 

From our blog: Vintage Radio

I had an excellent time yesterday visiting Vintage Radio in Birkenhead.

Vintage Radio is run by older people, for older people. They’re currently doing their second three-week broadcast and are presenting a whole range of shows from specialist music shows, to shows done by guest presenters like the CAB, lifelong learning, and the Indian over 50s club.

The atmosphere at the station is fantastic. Everyone is so keen and they all seem to be having such a good time. I interviewed one lady, Marj, about how being involved with Vintage Radio has helped her get over the death of her husband

Listen to the interview with Marj here

Nearly everyone at the station had a story similar to Marj’s about how volunteering there had changed their life. It is such an amazing example of digital engagement.

Their plans for the future include doing outside broadcasts from nursing homes in the area, and broadcasting throughout the year online.

 

From our blog: Vlog update - Inspiring Voices Awards

 

From our blog: My first time on a computer