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Friendly conversations with direct experiences and opinions from people with learning disabilities brought to you by Dates-n-Mates. Dates-n-Mates is a Scottish charity tackling social isolation and supporting love and friendship for adults with learning disabilities. Co-Hosted by Andrew, John Paul, Sarah, John and Katrina. Each episode is entirely led by people with a learning disability to share their views and experiences in their own way. http://datesnmates.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/dnmscotland

  1. 07/25/2025

    Spotlight to Star – My Talent Show Journey

    In this inspiring episode, we hear from Stephen Lauder — the winner of Dates-n-Mates We’ve Got Talent 2025. Stephen shares what it was really like to take part in a talent show, what motivated him to take the stage, and how it felt to win in front of friends, members, and supporters. 🎤 Expect real talk, behind-the-scenes insights, and plenty of heart as Stephen reminds us all that confidence, passion, and being yourself are what truly shine. Host: Andrew McCartney & John Paul Moffat Special Guest: Stephen Lauder Produced by: Andrew McCartney Edited by: Heather Simpson Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    14 min
  2. We've Got Talent 2025!

    05/28/2025

    We've Got Talent 2025!

    This episode, podcast host Andrew is joined by last years We've Got Talent winner - Tony Young! Andrew and Tony talk about Tony's experience taking part in We've Got Talent, as well as his life and work with Dates-n-Mates since! We'll also announce this years contestants! Host: Andrew McCartney Produced by: Andrew McCartney Edited by: Heather Simpson

    9 min

  3. 03/12/2025

    Dates-n-Mates Restructure News

    In this episode, John Paul and Andrew share some important news about the future structure of Dates-n-Mates as we make some big changes to the teams and the organisation. “Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license”

    5 min

  4. 02/04/2025

    Making Choices & Keeping Safe Guidance

    Dates-n-Mates Falkirk Director, John, is joined by Joanne and Vicky from the Forth Valley NHS Learning Disability Team to discuss the new Making Choices and Keeping Safe guidance. This guidance is for people supporting someone with a learning disability and shares information around relationships and sexual health. This is a topic we are very passionate about in the work we do.

    24 min

  5. 11/29/2024

    Dates-n-Mates 2023-2024 Annual Report Summary

    Dates-n-Mates National Director, John Paul Moffat, shares a summary of our first annual report as an independent charity. You can read our report on our website, including an easy read version at www.datesnmates.org.uk

    6 min

  6. 09/18/2024

    Happiness at Work week

    This episode of Dates-n-Mates Direct, we celebrate International Happiness at Work week. Our Directors, John, Katrina, Andrew and Kirsty share what makes them happy at work. Happiness at work is so important, we hope this episode helps you think about the positive aspects of your job too! Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday License: ⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    5 min

  7. 05/01/2024

    How to spot an online scam

    In this episode of Dates-n-Mates Direct... Katrina shares her quick top tips on what a scam is, how to spot a scam and what to do if you think you have been scammed. Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    5 min

  8. 05/01/2024

    Learning Disability Week: Digital Inclusion

    In this episode our Directors introduce you to the theme of Scottish Learning Disability Week 2024: Digital Inclusion... what does digital inclusion mean? Why are some people with a learning disability digitally excluded? and how can you get involved in the week? Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    8 min
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Friendly conversations with direct experiences and opinions from people with learning disabilities brought to you by Dates-n-Mates. Dates-n-Mates is a Scottish charity tackling social isolation and supporting love and friendship for adults with learning disabilities. Co-Hosted by Andrew, John Paul, Sarah, John and Katrina. Each episode is entirely led by people with a learning disability to share their views and experiences in their own way. http://datesnmates.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/dnmscotland

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  • Creator
    Dates-n-Mates Scotland
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dates-n-Mates Scotland
  • Show Website
    Dates-n-Mates Direct