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Make a Difference: North East Episodes

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    'Staff give up their Christmas to help dogs and cats'

    We spoke to Wendy McGauley, Volunteer Manager at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter.

  2. 'Round about 70 to 80 free meals on a Friday'

    Gilly Hope chats to Andy Cammiss from East Durham Veterans Trust.

  3. 'Preparing your body for the demands of treatment'

    Anna spoke to registered dietician Imogen Watson on how to prepare for cancer treatment.

  4. 'People aren't aware what support is available'

    Hannah Cooper, Research and Campaigns Manager at Citizens Advice Newcastle joins Anna.

  5. 'Our winter preparedness starts after last winter'

    For NHS Day Helen Richardson met NHS Head of Resilience, Stuart Holiday.

  6. 'Our role is community bridge builder'

    The North East Branch of the Dialogue Society prides itself on community.

  7. 'Oscars of the heritage railway world'

    Tanfield Railway has won some special awards. Sion Pryde chatted to David Watchman.

  9. 'Men opening up and talking'

    Steven, a Man's Club lead, and Dan, who owns a gym.

  10. 'Magnificent Seven' hiking Inka Trail

    Peter and Vicky Eagle are raising money after they lost their daughter Poppy in 2024

  11. 'Let's celebrate her life by doing something she loved'

    Kelly Scott talks to the RNLI in their efforts to rescue 13-year-old Edie Smart.

  12. 'Leisure, education and wellbeing'

    Gilly Hope has been to see what's happening at Sunderland Women's Centre.

  13. 'Learning music helps you learn other things'

    Anna Foster catches up with Laura Brewis of 'We Make Culture' in Sunderland.

  14. 'Last winter was a case of additional pressures'

    For NHS Day Helen Richardson spoke to Steel Worker turned Paramedic, James Atkinson.

  15. 'Jumpers, skirts and anything that a child would need'

    Anna Foster catches up with Alison Bates from The Clothes Bar in Lemington.

  16. 'It's such a shock to be diagnosed with cancer'

    Lucy Fraser is running the London Marathon for Teenage Cancer Trust.

  17. 'It's so important what this foundation does'

    Percy Hedley Foundation CEO John Preston explains the work that they're doing in 2026.

  18. 'It's life and death sometimes, you can call for help'

    Luke Hedley tells Kelly Scott how he saves lives with help from his 3D Printer.

  19. 'It's just about being there for people'

    Ashley helps domestic abuse survivors and feeds neighbours her 'world famous' lasagna.

  20. 'It's going to change so many people's lives'

    Connor Peebles completed a challenge to raise money for Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

  21. 'It's bittersweet, my Mam would have been here'

    Stephen Little ran from John O'Groats to Land's End. He spoke to Kelly Scott.

  22. 'It's about making recovery visible'

    Anna Foster went to The Recovery Sculpture project as part of Addiction Awareness Week.

  23. 'It's a little community'

    Ian from Durham Donkey Rescue shares a day in the life of his volunteering.

  24. 'It was a catalyst to help others get more out of life'

    Jane Fisher's life changed dramatically, since then she is helping others.

  25. 'It makes me want to help these people even more'

    Amelia raises funds and awareness for 4Louis and other charities.

  26. 'It just gives you a feeling of pride'

    Sheila Thorpe from St John Ambulance joined Kelly Scott.

  27. 'In my whole life, I hadn't painted before'

    Dick Scott, an inpatient at St Oswald's Hospice, had a simple wish......

  28. 'If they do get the flu it offers a degree of protection'

    For NHS Day Helen Richardson spoke to pharmacist Sri Pusapati.

  29. 'If children are related it doesn't mean they get on'

    Nadia McSheffrey joined Anna for some sibling advice.

  30. 'I'm running 55 marathons in 55 cities'

    Adam Rodriguez is raising money inspired by his Mum’s cancer journey.

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