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Welcome to NYCC & Me!  

NYCC & Me is a podcast on all things diversity and inclusion at North Yorkshire County Council.

In our 6th episode, to mark Volunteers Week (1-7th June), we talk about the diverse range of volunteering opportunities NYCC has to offer, the impact of volunteering on both the wider community and volunteer, and the value diversity and inclusion has to volunteering and the different types of opportunities available to fit people from all walks of life.  

Francesca Floris, podcast host and Graduate Inclusion and Diversity Officer is joined by Melissa Humpleby as co-host (Graduate Resourcing Officer in Resourcing Solutions), as they speak to James Koppert (Youth Voice and Participation Officer), Arrietty Heath (Volunteer Coordinator), and Catherine Barlow (Area Librarian).

Welcome to NYCC & Me!   

NYCC & Me is a podcast on all things diversity and inclusion at North Yorkshire County Council   

Our fifth episode, inspired by Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on the 20th May 2021, is all about digital accessibility, what it is, the importance of consistently looking at ways to ensure digital products are accessible to all, raising awareness and being proactive. Francesca Floris, podcast host and Graduate Inclusion and Diversity Officer, chats to colleagues for Technology and Change, Robert Ling (T&C Managing Assistant Director), Cath  Ritchie (Business Relationship Manager), and David Edwardes (Office Productivity Officer).

Welcome to NYCC & Me!   

NYCC & Me is a new podcast on all things diversity and inclusion at North Yorkshire County Council.

Our fourth episode, inspired by Easter celebrations, and the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, is all about faith, finding common ground and reflecting on the impact that Covid-19 has had on our faith communities. Francesca Floris, podcast host and Graduate Inclusion and Diversity Officer, chats to Zaheer Ishtiaq, practicing Muslim and Quality Assurance and Contracting Officer in HAS, and Craig Rowbotham, practicing Christian, and Service Development Manager in HAS.

Welcome to NYCC & Me!   

NYCC & Me is a new podcast on all things diversity and inclusion at North Yorkshire County Council.  

Happy LGBT+ History Month!  

In our second episode, Chris Jones-King, Assistant Director Care and Support in Health and Adult Services, is in conversation with Kate Owen, a young LGBT+ person from North Yorkshire and a finalist in the Libraries LGBT+ writing competition. They reflect on their experiences growing up as LGBT+ and talk about a range of topics from Section 28, the legalisation of gay marriage, representation in books, TV and film, and what we can all do to continue to push for full equality and fair treatment for LGBT+ people.

Welcome to NYCC & Me!

NYCC & Me is a new podcast on all things diversity and inclusion at North Yorkshire County Council.

In our first episode, Barry Khan, our Assistant Chief Executive (Legal and Democratic Services) joins Francesca, Graduate Inclusion and Diversity Office, to reflect on the year that was 2020 and to talk about the creation of the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employee Network.