Season 13 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast: social impact stories from Manchester will launch in October 2026.
Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from Manchester
Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from Manc…
Meet the Mancunian: social impact stories from Manchester is an independent podcast hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe. Through thoughtful conversations with community leaders, volunteers and changemakers, I explore the passion and purpose driving positive change across our city. Each episode shares honest stories, lived experience and insight into the people shaping Manchester today and strengthening its communities for tomorrow. New episodes drop every Tuesday, starting 18 March. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or right here on my website at www.meetthemancunian.co.uk. At its heart, Meet the Mancunian is about exploring the people, ideas, and actions making Manchester a better place. Thank you for listening, and I hope these stories inspire you to reflect, connect, and take action in your own community. Podcast creatives by artist Mahua Roy.

Youth with John Swallow

Youth with John Swallow
Youth with John Swallow
Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from Manchester
Youth with John Swallow

The seventh episode of Meet the Mancunian podcast features John Swallow, Senior Youth Worker, GroundWork (https://www.groundwork.org.uk/). Groundwork is a federation of charities mobilising practical community action on poverty and the environment across the UK. John started off as a postman and then found his passion in youth work through volunteering. He talks about he works with groups of young people across Greater Manchester helping them to connect with nature and the environment. John's focus is on helping vulnerable youth develop resilience and life skills. Looking to change careers, this episode may be for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepa-thomas-sutcliffe/message

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