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Chatterbox is a charity which provides audio publications for people who are vision impaired or blind. Chatterbox is free and uses items from local newspapers, magazines, and recorded interviews with local people. In this episode, Tim Edwards caught up with the team to find out more.

Crafty Hearts is a wellbeing group based at the Phoenix Centre every Friday. The group aims to unite the community through the love of crafts, promoting friendship and togetherness along the way. In this episode, Sarah Maher caught up with the team to find out more.

The Money Matters Radio Show is our money management tips and skills show presented by David Palmer. Featuring expert guests, insightful guidance and information about local services that can help you make the most of your money. In this episode we hear from David Powles of Norfolk Community Law Service with some advice on what you can do if you find yourself in debt. For more information, contact...

Chris discusses his experience with his own mental health since a young age.

The Money Matters Radio Show is our money management tips and skills show presented by David Palmer. Featuring expert guests, insightful guidance and information about local services that can help you make the most of your money. On this edition we hear from Andy Johnson, the Green Doctor from Groundwork East with some advice on energy efficiency.   For more information, contact Groundwork East at...

The Money Matters Radio Show is our money management tips and skills show presented by David Palmer. Featuring expert guests, insightful guidance and information about local services that can help you make the most of your money. On this edition we hear from Steve Nunn from Community Action Norfolk on how to manage gas and electricity bills.   For more information, contact Community Action Norfolk...

Peter discusses the impact of fatherhood, his own father and being a father, on his own wellbeing.

Ross Welsh shares his struggle with mental health since a traumatic experience when he was just 16.

Gavin was sectioned in 2021 following traumatic life events, he shares his experience and the support he recieved.

Norwich runner Ben Stone discusses how his mental health impacted his life (nearly ending it) and how he manages his mental health through running.

Neil discusses his story where he reached the point of considering suicide.

In this edition of Spotlight Norwich, we find out about our very own pub quiz, which takes place every Wednesday from 8pm at The Fat Cat & Canary on Thorpe Road. We hear from quiz team members, the pub landlord, Christian, and Future Radio DJ Jamie Debenham, who helps organise the quiz!

This episode is about Norfolk Circle, a safe space for women to support one another and create deep and meaningful friendships. Sarah Maher attended one of their meet ups in Norwich to find out more about the group and what it means to the women who attend.  

Norfolk Circle is a local group in Norwich which creates a safe space for women to support one another and create deep, meaningful friendships. Sarah Maher went along to speak to the group and find out more!

GoSocial is a multi-activity social club in Norwich aiming to enrich members’ social lives, as well as giving those looking for something extra outside of work something to do!  Henry Miller, spoke to the Members’ Representative for GoSocial, Christopher Golding, about the club and the benefits of getting involved.  

Today we’ll be finding out about Norwich Farmshare, who allow anyone to get involved with the world of gardening, to help them grow delicious, chemical- free vegetables for the Norwich Community!  Reuben Convery attended one of their volunteer sessions on the farm to talk to them and find out more! 

In this installment of Spotlight Norwich, we hear about the Norwich Board Gamers, who allow anyone to join through their free weekly sessions at St Andrew’s Brew House every Monday and Tuesday evening.  To find out more about the Norwich Board Gamers and to register your interest, message their Instagram account (@norwich_board_gamers) or join their Facebook group.

We're on location with two key groups in Norwich who hold activity groups to support mental health and wellbeing.

Jason Fligg is a Sports Nutritionist based in Norwich. In this instalment, Jason chats with our presenter, Sophie Rice, about his career in the sports health and fitness industry and shares advice on how you can break into the industry.

We find out about Menscraft and the great work and activites they do to help support men who are going through difficulties with the aim of improving their wellbeing and self-worth. Henry Miller, went along to one of their ‘Pitstop’ groups to find out more.

The Black Dog Music Project is a user led and run charity which enables people in and around Norwich who experience mental health challenges to discover a passion for music. Sarah Maher attended one of their sessions to talk with them and find out more.

Future Radio presenter Sarah Maher speaks about her career in retail, specifically homeware retail, and shares advice on how you can pursue a career in the industry.

Rosie Hastings is an actress and musician based in Norwich. In this instalment she chats with our presenter, Richard Fair, about her career in both industries and shares advice on how to pursue work in both the acting and music professions.

Chris Phillip is a Video Game Designer at Game Anglia. In this instalment our presenter Richard Fair spoke with Chris, as well as NUA students Ryan and Ben, about the games industry and their careers so far, as well as the challenges facing the industry.

Hear how SSAFA, the armed forces charity, have benefited veterans after they have left the army.