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Local Heroes Special

BonusReleased Wednesday, 16th December 2020
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Local Heroes Special

Local Heroes Special

Local Heroes Special

Local Heroes Special

BonusWednesday, 16th December 2020
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In this special episode of the Alone Together podcast, we will be celebrating the amazing work done by local heroes in their communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.Matt Millard speaks to the Clifton Cake Fairy, an anonymous local hero, who has been secretly delivering cakes to the front doors of those nominated by family, friends and colleagues for their good deeds.And while it may have been a lonely time for many, in particular those in care homes, Sheila Callaghan has been raising their spirits with performances of wartime songs at their windows. She tells Dan McLaughlin about her singing and fundraising.Morven McIntyre also speaks to Ruairiadh Thompson from The Big Juicy Appreciation Society, a Facebook group usually dedicated to Tennents beer, who has launched a Christmas charity appeal, delivering food parcels to children.Alone Together - A Coronavirus Podcast is a Laudable production from the newsrooms of Birmingham Live, the Edinburgh Evening News, and the Manchester Evening News.It is presented by Morven McIntyre, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. And it is also edited by Matt Millard.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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