Episodes
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| 20240401 | Thought-provoking talks in which speakers explore original ideas about culture and society | ||
| 20250127 |  Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. | ||
| 20250210 | Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. | ||
| Band Of Sisters | 20241014 | Heather Sharp who started Forces Wives Challenge tells Rachel Burden about how the social enterprise has reduced loneliness and restored confidence to women who have partners serving in the military. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk How one woman started supporting military wives after she left the army. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Heather Sharp who started Forces Wives Challenge tells Rachel Burden about how the social enterprise has restored confidence to women who have partners serving in the military. | |
| Being Seen And Heard | 20241028 | Co-founder of Electric Umbrella, Mel Boda, tells Rachel Burden how the charity makes music accessible for learning disabled and neurodivergent people. After realising that there were not enough opportunities for everyone to enjoy music and perform, she set about trying to make it more inclusive by staging workshops, gigs and even a festival. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk How one charity is making music accessible. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. | |
| Believing In Belfast | 20240520 | Rachel Burden hears from David Boyd who set up Belfast Child, a social enterprise to help get young people of the street with mentoring and sports activities. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk Presenter: Rachel Burden Producer: Uma Doraiswamy Sound Design: Nicky Edwards Researcher: Katie Morgan Editor: Clare Fordham Helping Belfast's young people get off the streets and into education and employment Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. David Boyd comes to Cafe Hope and tells Rachel Burden how he set up Belfast Child, a social enterprise to help get young people off the city's streets with mentoring and sport. Thought-provoking talks in which speakers explore original ideas about culture and society | |
| Bonding Over Breakfast | 20241021 | Nigel Jeffery tells Rachel Burden how his group The (Mostly) Grumpy Old Men's Breakfast Club is helping widowers like himself cope with bereavement. The monthly gatherings see members meet up with old friends whilst making new ones. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk How a breakfast club for 'grumpy old men' in Cornwall is helping with bereavement. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden.
Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk How a breakfast club for 'grumpy old men' in Cornwall is helping with bereavement. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Nigel Jeffery tells Rachel Burden how his group The (Mostly) Grumpy Old Men's Breakfast Club is helping widows like himself cope with bereavement. The monthly gatherings see members meet up with old friends whilst making new ones. | |
| Carrying On The Kindness | 20240408 | 20240813 (R4) | Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make the world a better place in big and small ways. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. Trying is key; this is real life after all and not everything works – but it's worth a go. What's different about Café Hope is we hear what was a real struggle along the way as well. Debbie Meade-Mcloughlin speaks to Rachel about her mission to find positivity after her daughter Jade took her own life. Debbie created the charity Jade's Bag which continues Jade's kindness by providing support, food and help to locals. How a mum is continuing her daughter's kindness. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Debbie Meade-Mcloughlin's daughter Jade took her own life in 2020, but determined to find positivity, Debbie continues Jade's kindness by giving support, food and help to locals. |
| Confidence Through Coffee | 20240916 | Rachel Burden speaks to Bianca Tavella, the founder of Fair Shot, a social enterprise cafe that helps young adults with learning disabilities get work and on the job experience. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact Cafe Hope at cafehope@BBC.co.uk Presenter: Rachel Burden Producer: Uma Doraiswamy Sound Design: Nicky Edwards Editor: Clare Fordham How one cafe helps young adults with learning disabilities get on the job experience. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. | |
| From Behind Bars To Bikes | 20240329 | 20240401 (R4) 20240812 (R4) 20240831 (R4) | Rachel Burden hears from XO Bikes founder Stef Jones about the lightbulb moment that led him to leave the world of adverstising, and take on a role training ex offenders to become bike mechanics. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. Presenter: Rachel Burden Producer: Uma Doraiswamy Sound Design: Nicky Edwards Researcher: Katie Morgan Editor: Clare Fordham Why a former advertising exec helps train ex-offenders to become bike mechanics. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. XO Bikes founder Stef Jones tells Rachel Burden why he left advertising and began helping ex-offenders become bike mechanics. |
| From Behind Bars To Bikes | 20240401 | 20240831 (R4) | Rachel Burden hears from XO Bikes founder Stef Jones about the lightbulb moment that led him to leave the world of adverstising, and take on a role training ex offenders to become bike mechanics. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. Presenter: Rachel Burden Producer: Uma Doraiswamy Sound Design: Nicky Edwards Researcher: Katie Morgan Editor: Clare Fordham Why a former advertising exec helps train ex-offenders to become bike mechanics. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. XO Bikes founder Stef Jones tells Rachel Burden why he left advertising and began helping ex-offenders become bike mechanics. |
| From Coal To Cakes | 20250203 | Michael Beynon tells Rachel Burden how he wanted to show others that having Down Syndrome doesn't stop him from running his own Welsh cakes business. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk How one man with Down's syndrome wanted to inspire others by running his own business. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Michael Beynon tells Rachel Burden how he wanted to show others that having Down's syndrome doesn't stop him from running his own Welsh cakes business. | |
| Grub Not Garbage | 20250113 | Co-founder of REfUSE, Nikki Dravers, tells Rachel Burden how the social enterprise helps reduce food waste by running a 'pay-as-you-feel' cafe. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk How one cafe is turning food waste into meals. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. | |
| Help After Harm | 20241104 | Co-founder of AIM Northwest, Kerry Bamber, tells Rachel Burden how the charity helps fellow domestic abuse survivors move forward with their lives. She also talks about how their work with perpetrators of abuse, and that with the right help and support, those who offend can make a change. Details of organisations offering information and support with domestic abuse are available at BBC.co.uk/actionline Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk How one woman is helping fellow domestic abuse survivors - and perpetrators - move forward Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. | |
| Just An Hour | 20240415 | 20240814 (R4) | Thought-provoking talks in which speakers explore original ideas about culture and society Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make the world a better place. Kevin Morland comes to Café Hope to talk about how giving an hour of his time to help other people then became a charity, which now supports people in Merseyside and beyond. How giving up an hour of his time to help other people changed Kevin Morland's life Kevin Morland comes to Café Hope to tell Rachel Burden how giving an hour of his time to help other people became a charity, which now supports people in Merseyside and beyond. |
| Laundry With Love | 20240506 | Rachel Burden hears from Kate Blakemore who started the charity Motherwell Cheshire, which not only supports women and girls of all ages, but also runs Edna's Laundrette where the local community can do their laundry for free. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. Presenter: Rachel Burden Producer: Uma Doraiswamy Sound Design: Nicky Edwards Researcher: Katie Morgan Editor: Clare Fordham How Motherwell, a charity that supports vulnerable women, runs a community laundrette. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Kate Blakemore started the charity Motherwell Cheshire, which supports vulnerable women, and operates Edna's Laundrette, where the locals can do their laundry for free. Thought-provoking talks in which speakers explore original ideas about culture and society | |
| Life After Losing A Limb | 20240422 | 20240815 (R4) | Thought-provoking talks in which speakers explore original ideas about culture and society Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Rachel Burden hears from Corinne Hutton who used her experience to help people adjust to life after losing a limb. She lost her hands and legs below the knee to sepsis and founded charity Finding Your Feet. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. Presenter: Rachel Burden Producer: Uma Doraiswamy Sound Design: Nicky Edwards Researcher: Katie Morgan Editor: Clare Fordham How a quadruple amputee helps people adjust to life after the loss of a limb. Corinne Hutton used her experience to help people adjust to life after losing a limb. She lost her hands and legs below the knee to sepsis and founded charity Finding Your Feet. |
| Lost And Hound | 20240513 | Rachel Burden hears from Graham Burton, who runs Drone SAR, a free search and rescue service that operates across Britain to help people find their lost dogs. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. Presenter: Rachel Burden Producer: Uma Doraiswamy Sound Design: Nicky Edwards Researcher: Katie Morgan Editor: Clare Fordham How one man started a UK wide group that helps people finds their missing dogs with drones Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Graham Burton comes to Cafe Hope and tells Rachel Burden how he helps people find their missing dogs with the help of drones. | |
| Pick You Up Post | 20240923 | Rachel Burden hears from Alison Hitchcock and Brian Greenley, who started From Me to You, where people write letters to strangers with cancer to try to reduce the loneliness associated with the disease. The idea came from when Brian was diagnosed with bowel cancer and Alison started writing to him to try to cheer him up during his treatment. They say that receiving a letter, even from someone you don't know, can form a connection and bring comfort in a worrying time. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell Rachel Burden what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Alison Hitchcock and Brian Greenley come to Café Hope and tell Rachel Burden how writing letters to strangers with cancer forms a connection and helps reduces isolation. | |
| Pulling Together For A Pint | 20241111 | Marting Booth tells Rachel Burden how his village came together to buy their local pub. Through the Hudswell Community Charity, they now rent out three cottages for affordable housing in the village, as well as running a shop, library and bee hives. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk How one village came together to buy their local pub to help their community. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Martin Booth tells Rachel Burden how his village came together to buy their local pub and continues to run projects to help their community. | |
| Rescuing Chickens Around The Cluck | 20241125 | Volunteer at Chicken Rescue UK, Jenny Betts, tells Rachel Burden about how she helps ex-commercial chickens find their forever homes. Her work won her a BBC Local Radio Make a Difference Award. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk How one woman helps chickens once their best egg laying days are over. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Volunteer at Chicken Rescue UK, Jenny Betts, tells Rachel Burden about her work helping ex-commercial chickens find their forever homes. | |
| Run To Recovery | 20240930 | Rachel Burden hears from Connor Shannon who set up Addicts to Athletes after he found that running helped with his recovery from addiction. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk or Whatsapp us on 0330 678 47 27 Details of organisations offering information and support with addiction are available at BBC.co.uk/actionline How a running club helps recovery from addiction. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Connor Shannon started Addicts to Athletes after he found that running helped him with his recovery from addiction. | |
| 's Christmas Dinner | 20241219 | 20241224 (R4) 20241225 (R4) |  A Café Hope with a difference as Rachel Burden speaks to a range of guests who are making the festive season better for their community. We hear from author Lemn Sissay about the Christmas dinner for young care leavers, Nicola Marshall who started meet and grief get togethers after the death of her son, and newsagents Shashi and Deepan Patel talk about how opening their shop on Christmas Day over 20 years ago, has now turned into an annual Christmas party with hundreds attending over the day. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk Silent Night performed by the Lighthouse Choir Arrangement by Kirk Franklin Composed by Joseph Mohr and Franz Xaver Gruber How people are helping others to make Christmas better for their community. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Rachel Burden opens up Café Hope at Christmas to some special guests who are making the festive season better for their community. |
| 's Christmas Dinner | 20241224 | 20241225 (R4) | A Café Hope with a difference as Rachel Burden speaks to a range of guests who are making the festive season better for their community. We hear from author Lemn Sissay about the Christmas dinner for young care leavers, Nicola Marshall who started meet and grief get togethers after the death of her son, and newsagents Shashi and Pallu Patel talk about how opening their shop on Christmas Day over 20 years ago, has now turned into an annual Christmas party with hundreds attending over the day. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk How people are helping others to make Christmas better for their community. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Rachel Burden opens up Café Hope at Christmas to some special guests who are making the festive season better for their community. |
| Saved From The Skip | 20240527 | Rachel Burden hears from Kate Taylor-Smith who co-founded Second Life, a recycling shop. The community interest company started after the local tip was closed, and also acts as a hub and meeting place for the village, as well as giving out grants to community sustainability initiatives. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us sitting in your local cafe and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life, not everything works and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk Presenter: Rachel Burden Producer: Uma Doraiswamy Sound Design: Nicky Edwards Researcher: Katie Morgan Editor: Clare Fordham How a community came together when their local tip was shut to open a sustainable shop. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Kate Taylor-Smith comes to Cafe Hope and tells Rachel Burden how she co-founded Second Life, a sustainable community shop which started after the local tip was closed. | |
| Showing Off The Streets | 20241007 | Rachel Burden hears from Zakia Moulaoui who started the social enterprise Invisible Cities. They train people who've experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides. Through the tours, they aim to change perceptions and break down the stigma of homelessness. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk How people who've experienced homelessness become tour guides of their city. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Zakia Moulaoui, who started Invisible Cities, tells Rachel Burden about her social enterprise that trains people who've experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides. | |
| Southport Special | 20240812 | A special Café Hope where we hear from people who helped those affected by the killing of 3 girls in Southport and the subsequent riot in the town. Retired Mike has become the unofficial caretaker of the flowers and gifts left at the police cordon which is outside his front gate. Liam helped organise the rebuilding efforts to the mosque and neighbouring streets. And we hear from Ibrahim, the iman at the mosque in Southport, on how they barricaded themselves inside during the unrest, and how overwhelmed he is with the help they've since received. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell Rachel Burden what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk Presenter: Rachel Burden Producer: Uma Doraiswamy Technical producer: Nicky Edwards Editor: Clare Fordham A special Cafe Hope with Rachel Burden. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. | |
| Support From The Salon | 20241118 | Hair stylist Joe Milazzo and his wife Lina, tell Rachel Burden how after Lina's cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy, they decided to help people cope with hair loss and style hair regrowth. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk How one hair salon started giving support to cancer patients experiencing hair loss. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Hair stylist Joe Milazzo and his wife Lina, tell Rachel Burden how after Lina's cancer diagnosis, they decided to help people cope with hair loss and style hair regrowth. | |
| The Barrister Defending Nature | 20240429 | 20240816 (R4) | Rachel Burden hears from barrister Paul Powlesland who lives on the River Roding in London and spends his time protecting it from pollution. By sharing his legal knowledge he helps others look after nature and the environment around them. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. Presenter: Rachel Burden Producer: Uma Doraiswamy Sound Design: Nicky Edwards Researcher: Katie Morgan Editor: Clare Fordham How a barrister uses his knowledge to help protect nature. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. Barrister Paul Powlesland lives on the River Roding in London and spends his time protecting it from pollution. By sharing his legal knowledge he helps others look after nature. Thought-provoking talks in which speakers explore original ideas about culture and society |
| Travel And Chat | 20250120 | Douglas Fraser tells Rachel Burden how the community bus scheme in Glenfarg in Perthshire has helped with reconnecting people as well as providing transport. Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop, where guests pop in for a brew and a chat to tell us what they're doing to make things better in big and small ways. Think of us as sitting in your local café, cooking up plans, hearing the gossip, and celebrating the people making the world a better place. We're all about trying to make change. It might be a transformational project that helps an entire community, or it might be about trying to make one life a little bit easier. And the key here is in the trying. This is real life. Not everything works, and there are struggles along the way. But it's always worth a go. You can contact us on cafehope@BBC.co.uk How a community bus has provided friendship as well as transport. Cafe Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden. |