Berkshire Heroes

Why have Hindus integrated so well in the UK? How is Hindu Swayamsevek Sangh (HSS) helping the local community? Loosely translated to 'Hindu Volunteer Group', it's an international organisation which include branches in Berkshire, with its members dedicated to personal growth and service to others. Tushar Shah from the Reading branch tells us all. More information about HSS: Namaste......

Zoe tells us about the issues and pressures facing LGBT people. Thames Valley Positive Support is based in Slough and supports those living with HIV. They run an award nominated podcast called The HIV Podcast. Zoe helps run the BeYou service which supports local LGBT people facing issues such as threat of homelessness from their families and domestic abuse. TVPS

Mick shares the history of Ukraine, how local people can help Ukrainians and the Centre's work to support refugees.

What is happening with the ownership at Reading FC? What are fans feeling? Will the potential new Football Regulator help? Matthew Batten, the Deputy Chairman of Supporters Trust at Reading, explains all.

Trustee, Miles Evans, runs through how we can balance our need for more housing and infrastructure with care for nature and the environment. If you're a YIMBY who cares about wildlife, this is a must listen.

ACT Foundation helps local food banks and the homeless in Wokingham and Reading. They have also travelled to Ukraine to deliver supplies to civilians. An international charity that seeks to help people and the environment, Moushumi Patankar leads its activity for Berkshire. https://actfoundation.org/uk/

Molli talks about listening to residents about the proposed Loddon Garden Village housing development, engaging with hard to reach communities and how the University of Reading takes contributing to the surrounding community seriously.

Learning disabilities self-advocacy group, CLASP, is headed up by Debs Morrison. Listen to her insights on health, housing and employment and the ways to improve the life outcomes for those with learning disabilities. CLASP Wokingham, a self-advocacy charity

A brand new Pride event! Pop it in your diary: 26th July 2025 Listen to Windsor and Eton Pride Chairman, Steve Harris, talk about how the event has been purposefully designed to make it as accessible as possible for disabled people. Steve lives with MS so brings experience to making the event welcoming. The Pride march will process along The Long Walk to Alexandra Gardens. Windsor and Eton Pride |...

How are pensioners dealing with changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance? Laura and Fiona chat about the pressures on local older people and the support available.

What drives an ecology teacher to start a charity that plants fruit trees for free for local communities?

Laura and Amy discuss the importance of almshouses, people in financial crisis and Amy's former career as a police officer where she rounded up escaped horses on busy roads, among other testing moments. Follow us: YouTube: Berkshire Heroes X: @BerkshireHeroes Instagram: @BerkshireHeroes Facebook: Berkshire Heroes Linkedin: Berkshire Heroes

Laura and Jake discuss supporting people in crisis, mental health and how local housing pressures are causing relationship breakdown. You can follow Jake on LinkedIn - here . Follow us: YouTube: Berkshire Heroes X: @BerkshireHeroes Instagram: @BerkshireHeroes Facebook: Berkshire Heroes Linkedin: Berkshire Heroes