A Slice of Bread and Butter

We're back! Mark and Fiona meet volunteer and member Shireen to talk about the challenges of fulltime caring, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and making TBBT a family affair. Plus some big news about Comic Relief and Sainbury's.

In a special episode of A Slice of Bread and Butter, Fiona quizzes Mark on how TBBT came into existence, its role on the frontline of the cost of living crisis and plans for the future. 

Elaine and Pauline from Leadgate helped launch one of TBBT's newest hubs in County Durham. They join Mark and Fiona to talk life in a post-industrial town, making TBBT a family affair and why aubergines are posh.

Mark and Fiona meet the man behind Manchester's Christmas markets, Arnd from Salford. They talk about surplus food and the environment, and bringing German sausages to glühwein to the UK.

Mark and Fiona meet Leah from Darlington and talk about the challenges of pre-pay meters, putting the kids first and keeping up with homework.

This week Mark and Fiona meet Sandra who volunteers at TBBT's OL1 hub in Oldham. They chat about being a TBBT volunteer, discovering new vegetable delights and top tips for rustling up a soup. 

Mark and Fiona meet TBBT member, Kelvin, to talk about life on Universal Credit, the social benefits of TBBT and online DJ’ing.

Launching on Tuesday 2nd August. A new podcast from the team behind The Bread and Butter Thing - one of the UK's leading food charities, supporting over 70 communities across the north of England.  ‘A Slice of Bread and Butter’ tells the stories of the people that make TBBT what it is and about life in its communities. Giving voice to some of TBBT’s 30,000 members and 500 volunteers, these ar...