In this episode Sam catches up with Ian Reid, CEO of Birmingham 2022 commonwealth games. Ian discusses what he's most excited about, how the athletes have inspired him and the huge impact the games will have on the local area (which Kids Villag

Juice in Flutes- In conversation with Auntie Rachel

May 28th, 2021 18m 33s

When a child has a critical illness it effects the entire family, and that includes the extended family. Host Sam discuses the impact of cancer in her own family and how it affected her Auntie Rachel.

Goosebumps- In conversation with Make A Wish UK

Apr 21st, 2021 27m 26s

Best episode yet? Host Sam chats with Wish Family Engagement manager Nikki. Make A Wish are a Kids Village Best Friend Partner charity and will be able to offer breaks to their Wish families at Kids Village. Hear bout Nikki's role at Make A Wis

Just "normal"- In conversation with Children With Cancer UK

Mar 25th, 2021 18m 39s

Host Sam talks to Emily & Elita from leading charity- Children With Cancer UK. They discuss the impact of the pandemic on the families they support & their plans with Kids Village for the future. CWC are a Kids Village Best Friend and will be a

Mini Eggs- In conversation with Ambassadors Tim & Lauren

Mar 6th, 2021 28m 55s

In this episode you get to know two of the Kids Village Ambassadors: Tim Warwood & Lauren Crace. Host Sam hears their thoughts & ideas for the future of Kids Village.

Siblings- In conversation with Ellie & Hanna

Feb 17th, 2021 20m 30s

On this episode host Sam has a conversation with her two sisters about their experience from when she had cancer aged 9. It's something they haven't spoken about a lot in the past & some of their hazy memories are quite surprising!

Common purpose- In conversation with Carl Castledine

Feb 2nd, 2021 20m 32s

This episode is a conversation of two parts with Away Resorts CEO Carl Castledine. Host Sam discusses creating magic in UK holidays with expert Carl, and the pair dissect their experience doing the Costa Rica Challenge in March last year.

Part bionic man- In conversation with Trustee Jamie Goodwin

Jan 21st, 2021 19m 31s

In this episode host Sam talks to Kids Village Trustee (who also happens to be her fiancée!) Jamie about their unique mutual experiences with cancer. Jamie discusses how he dealt with being poorly as a teenager and having part of his leg replac

Escapism- In conversation with Studio Seventeen

Dec 16th, 2020 21m 16s

In this episode host Sam talks to Gareth, Chloe & Nikki from web design & development company Studio Seventeen. Studio Seventeen proudly designed and built the Kids Village website. The site is a new & unique perspective on a charity website...

Warmth and Water- In conversation with Holder Mathias Architects

Nov 28th, 2020 22m 21s

Sam chats with architects Peter & Emma from renowned firm Holder Mathias about their designs for Kids Village. Peter & Emma have worked on projects for Centre Parks and Forest Holidays to name a few and they bring their expertise, experience an

I am better now- In conversation with Trustee Claire Fletcher

Nov 17th, 2020 15m 53s

This episode is an honest conversation between host Sam Fletcher and her mum (and Kids Village trustee) Claire Fletcher about their experience of going through cancer treatment. Sam was diagnosed with cancer aged 9 and Claire describes the fami

The light at the end of the tunnel- with Amelia & Michelle

Nov 7th, 2020 22m 27s

This episode features Kids Village ambassador Amelia, along with her mum Michelle. Amelia is a 10-year-old cancer survivor with a infectious spirit who despite having a prosthetic leg, lives life in the most dynamic and exciting way. The pair t

In conversation with Trustee Rich Palmer

Nov 1st, 2020 11m 42s

Host Sam starts to introduce the people currently working on Kids Village, with trustee Rich Palmer. Rich has a wealth of experience in building UK holiday parks and brings structure & organisation to the team. Sam & Rich discuss the practicali

The start of the journey with co-founder Gary Fletcher

Oct 23rd, 2020 21m 27s

Starting at beginning of the Kids Village journey, host Sam talks with Gary about how it all began. A conversation full of passion and excitement for the future of Kids Village.

Welcome to Kids Village- The Podcast

Oct 15th, 2020 1m 42s

Kids Village are a UK charity building the UK's first holiday village just for children with critical illness & their families. Follow the journey of this huge project from planning, to building and welcoming the first families. For more inform

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