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The People First Podcast

People First Keighley & Craven

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People First Keighley & Craven is a self-advocacy group run by, and for, people with learning disabilities, and the People First Podcast is our platform to raise awareness about the real issues that affect people with learning disabilities in our community, and all over the world. We aim to inform and entertain our listeners by interviewing interesting guests and talking about the things that really matter to us. This is like having a stage, to speak out and get our voices heard.
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Send us a Text Message. This weeks podcast features the terrific Makaton Charity! We spoke to Alex and Leanne who helped teach us about how Makaton started and why it is such an important communication aid. Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how they are doing and helps our show grow and improve. You can al…
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Send us a Text Message. Our newest Episode features a great Project called the Learning Retreat. This is an extension of the PFKC Learning Holiday Project, but involving Carers as well! we spoke to Joyce from Equality Together and Janet from People First Keighley And Craven to find out more information. If you're interested in booking a place, cont…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode of the People First Podcast features Sean Gilligan, one of the Trustees at The Good Shepherd Centre in Keighley! A member of our team, Graeme, organised the interview and was very excited to speak with Sean as he attends one of the groups there! We spoke about the work the Centre does to support the local…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's show is a special video episode of the People First Podcast, where six members of our team did a blind taste test of different vegan foods to see if they could tell the difference between them and regular foods - including plant-based sausages, oat milk and dairy free cheese! Many people had not tried vegan food …
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode of the People First Podcast is a topical show that features a local event. As we come to the end of Pride month, we spoke to one of the Organisers of Pride In The Dales, a Pride Celebration in the village of Grassington. With the event taking place this Saturday, we wanted to learn more about what's takin…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's show features a fantastic guest - Rhiannon Lambert the Founder of Rhitrition who is one leading Nutritionists in the UK! we got the chance to talk to her about her Company and what inspired her to start it, as well as learning lots about why Nutrition is so important and ways we can find accessable information ab…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode of the People First Podcast features 2 fantastic guests from SELFA Children's Charity, based in Skipton! Lucy (the Senior Children and Young People's Worker) and Sophie (a member and volunteer at SELFA) visited our office and spoke to us about the charity, what it offers to young people with additional ne…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of the People First Podcast, we spoke to Alex Craddock, the Community Partner at Mencap, about his work on their "Our Active Community" project, which helps to bring sport to people with disabilities! We learned a lot about his work as well as his job as a Football Coach at Mossley AFC! We hope you enj…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode of the People First Podcast is an important show about voting and the General Election, where we spoke to 3 experts with learning disabilities from the My Vote, My Voice campaign. We asked - should people with learning disabilities vote in the upcoming General Election? Please rate our podcast and leave a…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode of the People First Podcast features Adam Stanton-Wharmby, who we met at NAIDEX earlier this year! We spoke about his Guinness World Record for the fastest journey from Land's End to John O'Groats in an electric wheelchair, as well as learning more about him. We hope you enjoy the show! Please rate our po…
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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode of the People First Podcast, we got the opportunity to speak to Labour MP and the Shadow Minister for Disabled People, Vicky Foxcroft! We spoke to her all about her job-role, her political career, as well as the changes to the Disability Minister by the Government. The rest of our team in the office ev…
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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode of the People First Podcast, we spoke to Heather and Sandeep about Dying Matters Awareness Week. They gave us lots of new information about Dying Matters, as well as telling us more about their roles as part of the Community Learning Disabilities Team and why it's important for us to talk about dying. …
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of the People First Podcast we spoke to Clare and Jennie-Lee, who are Care-Workers at Staveley Court in Keighley! We learned more about their job roles and discussed why Supported Living is so important for people with disabilities. We hope you enjoy the show! Please rate our podcast and leave a review…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode of the People First Podcast is from our LIVE and ONSTAGE interview at the National Accessibility, Inclusion and Disability Expo - also know as NAIDEX! We got the chance to speak to Brooke Milhouse, the host of the Disabled and Proud Podcast, who was representing Celia Hensman! We spoke about a lot of topi…
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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode of the People First Podcast, we spoke to Garry, a former member of People First Keighley & Craven who was a part of the podcast from the beginning! We talked about his memories from his time at People First, his journey after leaving the organisation, and learned all about what work he does now. We hop…
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Send us a Text Message. In this weeks episode of the People First Podcast we spoke to the Chief Officer of Bradford Talking Media Jo. She helped to start People First Keighley & Craven and its predecessor The Out There Club so we really enjoyed learning more about this as well as her role at BTM. We hope you enjoy the show. #selfadvocacy #learningd…
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Send us a Text Message. In this extra long episode of the People First Podcast, we spoke to Matthew, the organiser of the Future Leaders event at Bradford City Hall for the #PromoteThe Vote campaign. We also got the opportunity to interview some of the students at the event. It was very interesting to talk to them all and we learned a lot about the…
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Send us a Text Message. This weeks episode of the People First Podcast features Sharleen and Kirran, who we worked with alongside HOOT Creative Arts on a podcast training project in January for Kirklees Year of Music. We really enjoyed having them both back in the office and learning more about their work as well as Kirran's memories of working at …
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of the People First Podcast, we share some work we did at the end of February about social media and online safety. That includes discussing the different social media we use in the office, staying safe from scams and phishing, how we make our posts engaging and ways to respond to unkind comments. We h…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode of the People First Podcast features Ross and Christian, the CEO and co-founder of StandOutSocks! We got the opportunity to speak to them about the organisation and its work, and we are proud to have been the first podcast interview! We hope you enjoy the show. Please rate our podcast and leave a review! …
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Send us a Text Message. In this bonus episode of the People first Podcast, after our interview with Robbie Moore MP. We had a Q&A with him our office! Our members asked questions on a lot issues and were very exacted to share it! We hope you enjoy the show. Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how they are do…
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Send us a Text Message. In this weeks show, We spoke to our local MP Robbie Moore! We asked him a lot of questions about local Keighley issues as well as the government changes to the Disability Minister role. We hope you enjoy the show! Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how they are doing and helps our sh…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of the People First Podcast, we spoke to the journalist Lucy Webster all about her new book, "The View From Down Here"! It was very interesting talking to her and she even answered questions from the people in our office! We hope you enjoy the show. Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of the People First Podcast, we spoke to Adam and Alex, two members of the local band the Tenmours! Our Podcast Lead is in the band so we were very excited to interview him. We hope you enjoy the show! Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how they are doing and h…
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Send us a Text Message. On this weeks show we talked to Jae from Bradford University about a project that we have been working on together. We have been helping with the raining of medical students so they know how to work with adults with learning disabilities. We hope you enjoy learning about our work. Please rate our podcast and leave a review! …
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Send us a Text Message. For our first show of the People First Podcast Season 3, we are speaking to Alina, a new volunteer in our office, all about Chinese New Year. We learned a lot about the work she is doing for our celebrations this week as well as more about her! We hope you enjoy the show. Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really…
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Send us a Text Message. For this final Christmas episode of the People First Podcast Season 2, our team talks about what their favourite podcast moments have been from 2023 as well as their favourite questions. We would like to thank everyone who has listened this year! Have a great holiday season and a happy New Year, from all of the People First …
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Send us a Text Message. This weeks episode of the podcast featured an interview with Mags from Epilepsy Action. We talked about Epilepsy and how it can affect the lives of the People who have it. Our podcast member Shannon organised this show and shared some of her lived experiences of living with Epilepsy. Please rate our podcast and leave a revie…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of the People First Podcast, we spoke to Jenny and Charlotte from Craven Museum in Skipton Town Hall. We learned about the museum and how it is being made more accessible for people with disabilities. We hope you enjoy the show! Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our membe…
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Send us a Text Message. This weeks show features Simon Duffy, who spoke to us about his career, all the work he has done to support people with disabilities and gave us more information about the Citizen Network. We hope you enjoy the show! Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how they are doing and helps our…
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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode of the podcast we spoke to Dr Mike Hughes, who we interviewed live at the Dying Matters event earlier this year. We asked him about palliative care for people with learning disabilities and how important it is for people to talk about death and dying. Thank you Mike for coming on the show. Please rate …
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of the People First Podcast we spoke to Rishi Jain, the director of Impact at Liverpool FC! We spoke to him about our visit to Anfield and what Impact does do to support people with learning disabilities in the community. Thank you Rishi for coming on the show. Please rate our podcast and leave a revie…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode features Tom Jamison who is the editor of Able Magazine, one of the largest disability publications in the UK. Tom told us about his work and some of his favourite issues of the magazine. Thank you for coming on the show Tom. Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode of the People First Podcast features Gill Crawshaw, a museum curator who has put together a exhibition featuring disabled artists. We visited the Leeds Industrial Museum and asked Gill some questions. Thanks to Gill for showing us round and for answering our questions. Please rate our podcast and leave a …
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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode of the podcast we spoke to Matt, the apprentice who has started working in our office, about his apprenticeship and the work he will be doing with us. We hope you enjoy the show! Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how they are doing and helps our show grow and …
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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode of the People First Podcast we spoke to Wendy from the Down Syndrome Training and Support Service. We learnt a lot about the charity and the support they provide to parents and carers. We hope you enjoy the show. Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how they are …
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Send us a Text Message. On this weeks episode of the podcast, we spoke to Wil Quick from Equality Together. We asked him about his role and talked to him about the project that we have been working on with him. We hope you enjoy the show! Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how they are doing and helps our s…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode of the show, we share some of the things we learned in our sustainability training . that includes what it means and some of the things we plan to do moving forwards to be more also eco-friendly. We hope you enjoy the show! Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how th…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode of the podcast we spoke to Tony, who we have been working with on the Be Kind project to create a board game about being kind to yourself and those around you. We hope you enjoy the show! Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how they are doing and helps our show …
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Send us a Text Message. This week's Podcast episode is a special one featuring Author and Journalist Saba Salman and self-advocate and MBE Shaun Webster. We spoke to them about their projects such as public speaking, Community Living Magazine and the book Made Possible that was written by Saba featuring real stories from people with learning disabi…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode of the People First Podcast features Melanie from Turning Point. Turning Point is an organisation that supports a variety of people with complex needs that includes people with learning disabilities. Please enjoy the show! Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how th…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, we spoke to Val Preston from the Support group at the Cliffe Castle Support Group. We have been working alongside the group to create the museum pathway helping people with learning disabilities make their way around the museum. We hope you enjoy the show! Please rate our podcast and leave a review! I…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode features the group GR8 Minds, a local organisation that works on mental health and well-being in young people. We spoke to them about what their organisation is all about and we even featured on their very own show, the GR8 Minds Podcast. Enjoy the show. Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It real…
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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, we have a show about our office celebration of Nelson Mandela National Day - Mandela Day! Enjoy learning some information about Nelson Mandela and hearing some interviews from our office team from our celebrations. Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how they a…
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Send us a Text Message. In this weeks episode we spoke to Tracey, the leader of local service Big Soup. Big Soup offers a regular drama group, as well as a hairdressers, a drumming group, and they are currently developing a music room. Our podcast member Tom also joined in with the interview as he is also a member of Big Soup! We hope you enjoy the…
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Send us a Text Message. In this weeks episode, we reveal some of the fantastic interviews we did at the expressions dance event at Northern Ballet. A big thanks to all of the performers who came and spoke to us, and we want to thank them for their amazing performances! Please rate our podcast and leave a review! It really helps tell our members how…
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Send us a Text Message. We're very happy to have been able to talk to Suzie who is the ASDA Community Champion representative for our local branch in Keighley. Suzie came into our office to talk about some of the ways we can receive support, and we actually ended up receiving some very generous gifts for our office including biscuits, tea and coffe…
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Send us a Text Message. Some of our podcast team visited one of our local Craven villages for the annual pride event. While we were there we recorded a number of interviews with various people who were also visiting the event. This included other community stall owners, event organisers, and even people just enjoying their day! Listen out for yours…
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Send us a Text Message. In this weeks episode of the People First Podcast. We spoke to Sophie and Emily, two wonderful guests who joined us from the organisation The National Trust. The National Trust is very important to the protection of our natural spaces and historical buildings. We asked Sophie and Emily a few questions about the National Trus…
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Send us a Text Message. In our second episode about the This Is Me Festival, we share some of the interviews that we gathered while our team was actually on location at the festival. We spoke to a variety of guests, performers and groups at the event. If you want any more information about any thing we talked about, get in contact on social media o…
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