The Ewe Space Podcast Kiran Batool

Welcome to The Ewe Space Podcast November 2023 edition. In this episode we have our local Councilor Brendon O'Donnell hosting the show and sharing some news with us.
We have Darby from Gloucester with us who is an amazing young lady working hard to make this world beautiful for special children, and an interview friendship cafe in which Tina and 2 staff members are sharing their experiences. In the end we have Viva's interview about Music and Food festival Matson.

This episode is presented and edited by Kiran Batool and  Hosted By Brendon O'Donnell,


If you are from the Matson area, and have any ideas, stories, poetry, or music you would like feature on the podcast, or if you would like to get involved as a presenter or community correspondent, please contact us at media-production@glcommunities.org.uk.

Follow us on Instagram @the_ewe_space_podcast and Facebook @EweSpacePodcast and subscribe on Spotify.

This project is funded by GL Communities, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and and supported by Ewe Space.

This episode is  hosted by Hiba Khan and Aisha Khan.
This episode is very special because it's The  Ewe Space Podcast second anniversary and this episode is based on interviews conducted over the past two years.
If you are from the Matson area, and have any ideas, stories, poetry, or music you would like feature on the podcast, or if you would like to get involved as a presenter or community correspondent, please contact us at media-production@glcommunities.org.uk.

Follow us on Instagram @the_ewe_space_podcast and Facebook @EweSpacePodcast and subscribe on Spotify.

This project is funded by GL Communities, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and and supported by Ewe Space.

This episode is guest-hosted by Hadley Gilbert, a member of the Community Wellbeing Team. Local resident Pat appeals for volunteers to help revamp the Rose Garden, a public space located by the Matson roundabout between Matson Lane  and Matson Avenue.  Diane and Marion from Wildhogs Hedgehog Rescue in Frampton-on Severn tell us about how to look after our spiky friends. And lastly, hear from the staff at The Phoenix Centre about all the wonderful activities and support they offer, including the ESHO scheme for people who are out of work.
If you are from the Matson area, and have any ideas, stories, poetry, or music you would like feature on the podcast, or if you would like to get involved as a presenter or community correspondent, please contact us at media-production@glcommunities.org.uk.

Follow us on Instagram @the_ewe_space_podcast and Facebook @EweSpacePodcast and subscribe on Spotify.

This project is funded by GL Communities, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and and supported by Ewe Space.

This special episode is hosted by local residents Hiba and Aisha Khan, and features Robinswood Primary Academy's exciting trip to see Dick Whittington, featuring the beloved Tweedy,  at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham.

Produced and edited by Matson resident by Kiran Batool.
If you are from the Matson area, and have any ideas, stories, poetry, or music you would like feature on the podcast, or if you would like to get involved as a presenter or community correspondent, please contact us at media-production@glcommunities.org.uk.

Follow us on Instagram @the_ewe_space_podcast and Facebook @EweSpacePodcast and subscribe on Spotify.

This project is funded by GL Communities, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and and supported by Ewe Space.

In part two, hear about Councillor Brendon O'Donnell's personal struggle with his mental health issues, and find out more about support available through new local initiative Jigsaw Community Co-operative, as well as career and training opportunities.

For more information about Jigsaw call Samantha on 07442997535 or email samantha.m@jigsawco-op.org.uk.

To contact Brendan's Bridge email hello@brendansbridge.org.uk

WARNING: This episode features discussion of suicide and self-harm

Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide throughout the UK. You can call them on 116 123 or visit them online.

For urgent NHS Help please follow this link:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health

This episode was presented by Hiba and Aisha Khan and produced and edited by Kiran Batool.
If you are from the Matson area, and have any ideas, stories, poetry, or music you would like feature on the podcast, or if you would like to get involved as a presenter or community correspondent, please contact us at media-production@glcommunities.org.uk.

Follow us on Instagram @the_ewe_space_podcast and Facebook @EweSpacePodcast and subscribe on Spotify.

This project is funded by GL Communities, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and and supported by Ewe Space.

This episode is presented by Matt Crabb and features an inside look into Culture Matson, a collective of local creative and community organisations who make exciting cultural events happen in Matson. Hear from GL4, Matson Library, Robinswood School, Strike A Light and GASP! about what they are working on.

Also, and interview with local resident Liam, who is an active member of the Matson and Robinswood Resident's Group, and has been giving his time to the community for many years. For more information about joining the Resident's group, contact contact Matt Crabb matthew.crabb@glcommunities.org. uk or call or drop into the Ewe Space, Matson Avenue 01452 505001.
If you are from the Matson area, and have any ideas, stories, poetry, or music you would like feature on the podcast, or if you would like to get involved as a presenter or community correspondent, please contact us at media-production@glcommunities.org.uk.

Follow us on Instagram @the_ewe_space_podcast and Facebook @EweSpacePodcast and subscribe on Spotify.

This project is funded by GL Communities, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and and supported by Ewe Space.