Kids Village- The Podcast: Recent Episodes
Samantha Fletcher
Sharing the journey of building Kids Village- the first UK holiday village just for children with a critical illness, and their families. Hosted by co-founder Sam Fletcher.
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 Village falls within)
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.
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 Wish UK, some memorable wishes she's been involved in & her own personal story.
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 able to offer their families breaks at Kids Village in the future.
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.
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!
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.
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 replaced with metal.
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...
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 and care to the planning of our special site. Through their passionate descriptions you can start to visualise Kids Village.
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 families life changing year as they discuss the importance of Kids Village.
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 talk to host Sam about their mutual experience of battling a critical illness. They discuss ideas & what they are most excited about for Kids Village.
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 practicalities of bringing Kids Village to life.
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.
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 information, visit www.kidsvillage.org.uk.