Episode 1: The Legacy of Ewanrigg’s We Will Campaign

Local Trust podcast

For episode one of the new series, we caught up with Rebecca and Reece from Ewanrigg Big Local in Cumbria. They talked to us about their We Will campaign, which broke down the stigma around mental health through empowerment and listening. Although the We Will campaign has ended, its reverberations can still be felt in Ewanrigg, especially at their community hub, The Centre. Here, a calendar of social events have created a sense of connection, offering residents a place to come together, reducing social isolation and promoting good mental health. Meanwhile, many of the young founding members of the We Will campaign have gone on to higher education and work. Having grown up with Big Local, Rebecca and Reece share the importance of including young people in driving local change, to make a lasting impact on services and attitudes. This episode was recorded at our last ever Big Local Connects event in 2023. You can find out more about We Will on The Centre’s website, and watch their campaign film, boy, on YouTube. Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9WBZ1L2s4I&ab_channel=TheCentreWestCumbria https://thecentrewestcumbria.com/we-will/