Best Stephen Mellor Podcasts (2025)

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Lucy Straker Campaigns Manager for Brake and co-founder of Proud Changemakers 16:23

1+ y ago16:23

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Lucy Straker is the Campaigns Manager for Brake the road safety charity who are hosting #RoadSafetyWeek from 19-25 November. This years theme is ‘let’s talk about speed’ and Brake is holding a national conversation about why we think it’s ok to speed. You can sign up to Road Safety Week for free at https://www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-week You can …

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An interview with author Stephen Mellor about his book, mental health and his book launch 18:25

1+ y ago18:25

18:25

Stephen Mellor is a Sheffield based and raised author who has recently self published his book "Where We Threw Dogs" and is having a charity, book launch event to promote it. The launch will be at The Lescar pub on Sharrow Vale Road and will be raising money for The Sheffield Mind mental health charity. It will be on Thursday the 16th of November f…

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11m 37s. An Interview with Daljinder Singh from Theatre Deli Sheffield 11:37

2y ago11:37

11:37

A chat about what the newly opened (in it's third incarnation) Theatre Deli is up to with its big boss Daljinder Singh. It's new physical location is Theatre Deli, Cuthbert House, Arley St, Sheffield, S2 4QP Website: https://www.theatredeli.co.uk/sheffield @TheatreDeliShef on Twitter and Instagram. We are still found via @HelpSheffield on Twitter a…

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18m 9 secs Sarah from Sheffield Digital and Mandy from Pockets for Women about a digital mentoring scheme. 18:09

2y ago18:09

18:09

This is an interview with the above named about the digital mentoring scheme whereby Sheffield Digital pair those experienced in the world of the digital with those less so. The Elf is has been paired with Mandy from https://www.pocketsforwomen.co.uk/ as she has stacks of experience in making websites but much less so in promoting websites digitall…

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Steph from Framework tells The Elf about their work with the Sheffield homeless community. 17:11

2+ y ago17:11

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Steph from Framework tells about what they do for the rough sleeping population of Sheffield. Their website can be found here https://www.frameworkha.org/service/street-outreach-sheffield You can use this page to tell them about what's happening with any incidents or any help that is required in the city. https://www.frameworkha.org/get-help/get-he…

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Pippa from the Sheffield ME, Fibromyalgia and now long covid charity. 20:07

3y ago20:07

20:07

Pippa tells us what these illnesses are, a little bit about the charity she works for, what they do, how you can find them and how they have helped Pippa in her fight against illness. Their website https://www.sheffieldmegroup.co.uk/long-covid Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/SheffieldMEandFibromyalgiaGroup/ Twitter https://twitter.com/sheffie…

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A Very Prompt Chat - Davis Gilbert Jr 19:22

3y ago19:22

19:22

Salutations! Welcome back to the collection of mini-episodes that we’re creating in-between our main series (which is back again for eight new episodes later this year). In ‘A Very Prompt Chat’ we talk with fellow writers and prompteteers around the world and ask them to create and read a new piece of work for us (based on one of our previous promp…

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Migration Matters Festival info with John and Ellen 12:55

3y ago12:55

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https://www.migrationmattersfestival.co.uk/ Information about Sheffield's annual Migration Matters Festival which in 2022 will be held between the 17th and 25th of June inclusive. John and Ellen tell us about what and where the festival is, what it is about and what it will bring to the city of Sheffield The event can be found on Twitter https://tw…

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A Very Prompt Chat - Sharisse Zeroonian 14:45

3y ago14:45

14:45

Hello you. Welcome to a brand new series of mini-episodes that we’re creating in-between our main series (which is back again for eight new episodes later this summer). We are calling these shows ‘A Very Prompt Chat’ and within them we’ll be talking with fellow writers and prompteteers around the world and asking them to create and read a new piece…

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Prompety Prompt: Episode 9 - We Write Because... (Listener Response Special) 1:07:19

3y ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Welcome to a bumper series end special, crammed with 23 different listener contributions based on past season prompts; plus a catch up between Letty Butler and Stephen Mellor and a cheeky new prompt challenge between our two hosts …because revenge is best served minty fresh! If this all sounds like fun; that’s because it is! Remember you too can be…

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Prompety Prompt: Episode 8 - Who The F**K Is Sharky? (with Afshan D'souza-Lodhi & Joe Willis) 52:18

3y ago52:18

52:18

Guests Afshan D’souza-Lodhi and Joe Willis join hosts Letty Butler and Stephen Mellor for a screenwriting special. In this episode Afshan, Joe and Stephen respond live, against the clock, to a series of writing prompts, as well as discussing bad sex, pineapples, LGBTQIA+ support, how to break into screenwriting, and lubing up the gherkin — oh, and …

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Episode 7 - A Gill-Girl Called Fanny (with Mark Stay & Ian W.Sainsbury) 1:14:01

3+ y ago1:14:01

1:14:01

Guests Mark Stay and Ian W Sainsbury join hosts Letty Butler and Stephen Mellor in a ‘controversial’ podcast with a difference, for writers and readers alike. In this episode Mark, Ian, and Letty respond live, against the clock, to a series of writing prompts, as well as discussing writing what you know, impostor syndrome, books in the loo and how …

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Episode 6 - Severed Heads & Banana Delivery (with Molly Aitken & Conor O'Callaghan) 56:26

3+ y ago56:26

56:26

Enter the scintillating world of severed heads and banana delivery logistics, as we sit side by side with award winning guests Molly Aitkin, author of The Island Child, and Conor O’Callaghan, author of We Are Not In The World. Joining hosts Letty Butler and Stephen Mellor, as they respond live, against the clock, to a series of writing prompts, as …

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Episode 40 A talk with Anthony Olaseinde about his mission to reduce youth violence in Sheffield 24 mins 45 secs 24:29

3+ y ago24:29

24:29

This episode is totally unedited as requested by Ant as he doesn;t like podcasts to seem overly polished and unnatural. Saved me loads of work that did. Ant talks about how was involved in some "naughty" stuff earlier in his life, how he saw the error of that lifestyle, what he has done to change it and how he is now trying to help others and lead …

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Episode 5 - Don’t Do That In A Gondola (With Nik Perring & Genevieve Carver) 59:57

3+ y ago59:57

59:57

Guests Nik Perring and Genevieve Carver join hosts Letty Butler and Stephen Mellor in a podcast with a difference, for writers and readers alike. In this episode, Stephen hosts, and Nik, Joanna, and Letty respond live, against the clock, to a series of writing prompts, as well as discussing the highs and lows and challenges of being a writer, how t…

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Episode 4 - Kipperlips & Christmas Parties (With Helen Mort & Joe Kriss) 1:02:34

3+ y ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Guests Helen Mort and Joe Kriss join hosts Letty Butler and Stephen Mellor in a Christmas podcast with a difference, for both writers and readers alike. In this episode, Helen, Joe, and Letty enter a seasonal world of lonely freelance Christmas parties, David Beckham, kipperlips and Sally Rooney chat up lines — oh, and Letty makes an innuendo about…

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Episode 3 - Unhappy Ducks (With Joanna Hastings & Iain Broome) 1:00:02

3+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Enter the world of unhappy ducks, endangered canaries, dubious freezer contents, dementia and sonnet bombing with guests Joanna Hastings & Iain Broome plus hosts Letty Butler & Stephen Mellor. The prompts today were taken from writingprompts.com (and their twitter account) and were: 200 words on the pre-prepared prompt of ‘For some reason the ducks…

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Interview with Letty and Steve from the Prompety Prompt Podcast. 31 mins. 30:58

3+ y ago30:58

30:58

A great listen for anyone involved in the writing/reading community of #Sheffield. We discuss their podcast Prompety Prompt (available on all your usual platforms) where they tell me (The Elf) what they are doing to entertain, promote and engage with the podcast and writing community at large. Their podcast is part game show, part interview and par…

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Mini Writing Prompt: Guided Writing Exercise - The Memory Box 17:04

3+ y ago17:04

17:04

If you want to boost your brain without the banter, you're in the right place. This is a spin-off of the main ‘Prompety Prompt’ show where we give you short audio suggestions to get you writing, right here, right now. No chat, no nonsense - just writer/coach Letty Butler, talking you through a creative prompt every two weeks to get the ideas and th…

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Episode 2 - Mum’s Sex Chat (With Alan Frost & Philippa Howell) 47:23

3+ y ago47:23

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An episode that starts so calm before a speedy descent into all manner of imaginations: from sperm eyes, to mucas plugs, giant rows of red penises, turtle shows, fish finger butties and a face full of Whitby. With hosts Letty Butler and Stephen Mellor plus guests Alan Frost and Philippa Howell. The prompts were taken from The Writers Toolbox, by Ja…

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Episode 1 - Robot Seduction and a Half-Eaten Tangerine (With David Oakley & Jessica Sinclair) 51:12

3+ y ago51:12

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Guests David Oakley and Jessica Sinclair join hosts Letty Butler and Stephen Mellor in a podcast with a difference, for writers and readers alike. In this episode, Letty hosts, and David, Jess and Stephen respond live, against the clock, to a series of writing prompts, as well as discussing the highs and lows and challenges of being a writer, where…

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Episode 38: Chatting with Chris and Becky from Sheffield Forum about stuff and things. 19 mins 17 secs 19:17

3+ y ago19:17

19:17

We chat about what www.sheffieldforum.co.uk is, what it does and how they plan to use it to do some good stuff for Sheffield. They can also be found on Twitter @SheffieldFoum Facebook www.facebook.com/SheffieldForum and Instagram @Sheffield_Forum We are still @HelpSheffield or website is still [email protected] Please tell someone else about…

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Prompety Prompt: Podcast Trailer 10:36

3+ y ago10:36

10:36

Join Letty Butler and Stephen Mellor (also known as Dave) for a brand new game show that shines the spotlight on new and existing writers, via the medium of chatting, creative prompts and live writing challenges. We have two different studio guests every episode - novelists, poets, spoken word artists, script and screenwriters. and you can play alo…

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Episode 37 an interview with The Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council, Kate Josephs 40:18

3+ y ago40:18

40:18

The Elf asks Kate what her job role involves, how she's getting on, how the people of Sheffield can help her, how she can help us and we have a nice old chinwag. Kate can be found on Twitter @KateJosephs We can be found on Twitter @HelpSheffield and our website can be found at www.helpmycity.co.ukBy HelpSheffield

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Episode 36 with Aaron from Steelmekker Magazine. 23 minutes 14 secs long. 23:16

4y ago23:16

23:16

Really enjoyed recording this one with Aaron. Lots of chat about the Steelmekker Magazine that he produces and lots of meandering into all things Sheffield as well as a fair bit of nonsense. Listen out for the bit where Aaron says that Elf is "a natural" with my Twitter repartee They can be found on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/Steelmekke…

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Episode 35 Interview with Kerre from Independent Sheffield. 12m 40 secs long 12:41

4y ago12:41

12:41

Kerre talks about their discount card, what Independent Sheffield is and does, how you and your business can get involved and how we have to buy from independent places to keep the city vibrant and interesting. They can be found on Twitter @IndpndntShef On Facebook via https://www.facebook.com/IndependentSheffield/ On that there Insta by clicking h…

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Episode 34. Sheffield Region Brass Network. 23 Minutes long. 23:13

4y ago23:13

23:13

An interview with Joy, Stuart and Sophie from The Sheffield Region Brass Network, about what they do, how you can join in and how Covid has affected their goings on. They can be found on Twitter @SheffieldBrass Facebook here https://en-gb.facebook.com/sheffieldbrass/ and their website https://www.sheffieldbrass.net/ there We are still @HelpSheffiel…

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Episode 33 with Denislav Ivanov from the Sheaf Valley Podcast. A podcast about the Sheffield start up business scene 15:34

4y ago15:34

15:34

Here Elf One's interview where Denislav talks about the podcast that he creates, who he speaks to, how it's going and how you can, possibly, help the city of Sheffield. A link to the podcasts can be found here there and everywhere but here's one example. https://open.spotify.com/show/2T3eIscFV8pAPm74cfskZC They can be found on Twitter @ValleySheaf …

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Episode 32 with Anders from Kelham Island Tours about the area and his walking plans. 14:23

4y ago14:23

14:23

More information and booking options for Kelham Island Walks can be found on their website here https://www.kelhamislandwalks.com/ Their Twitter handle is @KelhamWalks and their Instangram is @KelhamWalks Apologies for the erratic sound quality on this, we blame Zoom and Virgin Media. We are still @HelpSheffield on Twitter and the website www.helpm…

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Episode 31. An interview with Mark about JCI, Citizens Advice Bureau, Mental Health and lockdown 17:19

4y ago17:19

17:19

Mark has been a member of the JCI, Sheffield for almost 10 years. Here all abut their work and find them on the interweb at https://www.jciuk.org.uk/product/join-jci-sheffield/ On Face ache https://www.facebook.com/jcisheffield/ Twitter https://twitter.com/jcisheffield?lang=en and recently relaunched Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jcisheffield…

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Episode 30. An interview with Lee from Box Camp Fitness 20:40

4y ago20:40

20:40

How Lee runs his fitness business and how it has moved mainly online since the pandemic started. Website https://www.boxcampfitness.com/ Book of face https://www.facebook.com/boxcampfitness/ The Twittersphere https://twitter.com/boxcampfitness and the grams of Insta https://www.instagram.com/boxcampfitness/?hl=en We are still @HelpSheffield on Twit…

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An Interview with Carl from 52Supplies Foodbank. Episode 29 16:08

4y ago16:08

16:08

FiveTwo Supplies are a Sheffield based foodbank set up and run by husband and wife team Carl and Nicole. This is an interview with Carl about how and why they got this started, how it works and how you can help or benefit from their work. They can be found on Twitter at https://twitter.com/fivetwosupplies Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fivetw…

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Interview with Brandon Egley from Dog Friendly Sheffield. Episode 28 15:46

4y ago15:46

15:46

Dog Friendly Sheffield started in November in 2019 and was going from strength to strength putting out details of dog friendly pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops and other places but then COVID hit. They have had to adapt and change and started included dog walks and even started their annual awards. Listen in for more details. Dog Friendly Sheffield …

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Interview with Ericka Hill from SCCCC. Ep. 27 19:50

4y ago19:50

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They can be found here https://scccc.co.uk/ here on Twitter https://twitter.com/sheffield4c here on Facebook https://m.facebook.com/Sheffield4C/ and here on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sheffield4c/ We are still @HelpSheffield on Twitter and our website is still at www.helpmycity.co.ukBy HelpSheffield

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@HelpSheffield's #HelpPodcast An interview with Pete Burchill Ep. 26 21:04

4y ago21:04

21:04

Pete Burchill can be found on this podcast wearing three different hats. He loves hats does Pete. Hat 1 is the first part of the interview where he talks about his told as the organiser of Sheffield's Co-op Member Pioneers. Who do lots of great work in the communities where the Co-op has shops. Find out more information here https://www.coop.co.uk/…

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Episode 25 An interview with Lauren Hart 29:36

4y ago29:36

29:36

The Independent Visitor scheme is run by Sheffield City Council and involves adults being paired up with a young person who is currently living within the care system. Details here https://sheffnews.com/news/become-an-independent-visitor Lauren is currently doing a course to become a qualified drama therapist. Listen here to see what that involves.…

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Chatting to Jo Reynolds and Tom French about how DATA could make Sheffield better. Ep. 24 36:01

4+ y ago36:01

36:01

Tom French is a man who likes to mess about with numbers and stats and uses them to try and make positive changes to the things around him. i.e. homelessness. To make a greater impact than doing this alone Tom started Sheffield Data for Good which you can read about and join in with via Meetup.com https://www.meetup.com/Sheffield-Data-for-Good/ Tom…

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Episode 23. Luisa Golob from Ignite Imaginations. Bringing ART to the people. 21:51

4+ y ago21:51

21:51

Luisa has been working to bring art to the people of Sheffield for over a decade woth the specific aim to make it more accessible in for specific folks so we thought we'd have a little chat with her and see how things are going and what plans she has for the future. Ignite Imaginations can be found on social media at https://twitter.com/ignite_shef…

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Episode 22 or something. An Interview with Leonie from Amazelab. 17:49

4+ y ago17:49

17:49

Leonie and her partner (don't think his true identiity is ever revelaed in the podcast) started Amazelb earlier this year. They do science experiments, shows, demonstrations for anyone who needs a science experiment, show or demonstration. Hear how it all began and how it is going stratospheric, literally and etaphorically. Amazelab can be found on…

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Episode 21 (Maybe) An interview with Faye Mellors from the Suit Works charity 23:25

4+ y ago23:25

23:25

A charity that provides individuals with clothing and gets people prepared for job interviews. People who may never have worn a suit before who are referred to the charity by local people. They can be found on social media at https://www.facebook.com/thesuitworks/ https://twitter.com/suitwork I am also assured they are on Instagram but I can not fi…

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Episode 20. An interview with Mike Tuck, captain of The Sheffield Sharks basketball team 21:54

4+ y ago21:54

21:54

A wee chat with Mr Mike Tuck about what is going on in the world of basketball in the wonderful city of Sheffield. Mike can be find on social media at https://www.facebook.com/miketuck55 https://twitter.com/miketuck15 https://www.instagram.com/miketuck15 Mike will have his testimonial game for his 11 years + of service to the club in June 2021, kee…

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Episode 19. Discussing mental health and boxing with Daniel Barton from #MentalMate 21:24

5y ago21:24

21:24

On this episode, we talk to Daniel from #MentalMate. A group Daniel set up to help others with their mental health through boxing classes and more. They can be found here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/matemental Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashtagmentalmate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentalmate And we can be found here @HelpSheffie…

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Episode 18. We talk with Charlotte and Lydia from UnShut Festival 25:08

5y ago25:08

25:08

On this episode, we talk to Charlotte and Lydia from UnShut festival. We discuss what's on during the festival as well as how they've had to think on their feet due to the current COVID-19 outbreak. UnShut festival will be on 2nd until the 4th of July and will be held virtually. For more information, check out their website and social media sites. …

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A talk with local historian John Clarke with some Sheffield history you probably are not aware of. As featured in Steelmekker Magazine 31:18

5y ago31:18

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John isn't one for social media himself but does run the following page so is probably contactable on here https://www.facebook.com/BessOfHardwick/ We are still @HelpSheffield on Twitter www.helpmycity.co.uk on the tinternetweb and our NEW YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvH8sJBBGg-4hgdAuPDUrAA?view_as=subscriber Thanks for list…

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Episode 16. Paul from Hovaloft. A drone filming business in Sheffield 23:24

5y ago23:24

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His website is http://www.hovaloft.co.uk Twitter: @Hovaloft Instagram: @Hovaloft YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLm_tFB0tcZOggeop_FYUEA We are still @HelpSheffield on Twitter www.helpmycity.co.uk on the tinternetweb and our NEW YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvH8sJBBGg-4hgdAuPDUrAA?view_as=subscriber Thanks for liste…

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Episode 15 Chat with Marcus from Sheffield Walking Tours with his insights into the city, it's tourism and it's future. 39:08

5y ago39:08

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In his own words, here is what Marcus does. "I’m Marcus Newton and I offer interesting, fun and informative walking tours of Sheffield and its surrounding area. I have improved my tour to include suggestions from customers, making it suitable for people of all ages and wheel chair users, revising the route so my tour does not overun past 90 minutes…

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Episode 14. A discussion with Sheffield HR Manager, Jen, on the effects of Covid on businesses 27:52

5y ago27:52

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This one has taken us a bit longer to publish than normal. Hope it is still relevant. It's a chat with Jen, a Sheffield HR Manager and her views and news on how COVID19 has affeted the business she works for in Sheffield and others around here and the world. We, as ever, are on Twitter @HelpSheffield Our webiste can be found at www.helpmycity.co.uk…

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Episode 13. A chat with a new fundraising group 500 Together. Could be very helpful for ALL Sheffield folk. 24:13

5y ago24:13

24:13

Sorry for the background noise on this one but if you could please pretend you're in a pub, listening to friends speaking then that will probably help the experience along nicely. 500 Together want as many people as possible to sign up and pay £1 per week by standing order to a central pot. When they hit £500 they will give that money out to one or…

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Episode 12. Alex Swallow, Sheffield Newcomer. Lover of the city and its people. 26:08

5+ y ago26:08

26:08

Another interview. This time with Alex Swallow who moved to Sheffield with his wife, Nisha, just under two years ago and they have thrown themselves full length into their adopted home. Alex describes his job role as a social influencer and that role lead to him co-creating (with Nisha) and organsing @socialgoodsheff which is held bi-monthly in the…

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Episode 11. Interview with CK Goldiing, content creator. 28:27

5+ y ago28:27

28:27

Hello Sheffield, it's us again, the Help Sheffield Elves. This is episode 11 and for this episode we are talking to, Sheffield based, CK Goldiing who is a content creator with his own unique and interesting, people focussed, projects as well as guiding numerous businesses in what contect they need to get their businesses seen by the masses. The Ben…

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