My Corona: Recent Episodes
Danielle Porter
Time to off load and share. Our voices telling you how it really is: The highs, the lows, the new learnt talents and how we have been staying connected to our communities....Or have you just been pulling your hair out? Work life and home life = Crazy Life!!!
Bolton at Home Production.
A woman shares her story of how the pandemic has effected her life personally and professionally. From the hardships, and the highs of being able to help the community.
An artist talks about her reconnection to art during lockdown and how she has turned her passion into a business. Followed by a Bolton resident who had to self isolate due to weakened immune system and how he worked through his depression by taking some online courses.
Every week we are blown away by people’s creativity in expressing and sharing their experiences, this episode features poetry, Bolton News Talk, and an entertaining message from a 7 and 9 year old.
A local minister shares his story, turning a misdemeanour of a broken window into a piece of art. And an artist talks about his friend and compares this pandemic to a tale of two cities, on the one hand people enjoying working from home, too the most vulnerable being the hardest hit.
This series is all about how we are dealing and adapting with the Covid-19 outbreak. Up next is the Octagon‘s Head of Creative Engagement sharing how they are staying connected to their groups, and some insight from their participants.
A touching sound bite looking at the injustices of the virus and the random acts of kindness, plus how a community growing project is supporting their patch through food and flowers. Produced by Danielle Porter.
A local artist shares how she has continued to support her groups and how her practice has changed since lockdown. Followed by a local Bolton charity that supports families and the overwhelming support they have received from the community. Produced by Danielle Porter.
A couple of weeks back we heard from a new father, now it’s time to hear from the mother of Stevie, the first baby in the Northwest to be born with Covid- 19 parents. Followed by a Bag the Bug volunteer who is making bags for our health care professionals.
Hear from a new swimming business and how they are coping. Plus, a mum of four navigating this ordeal with an autistic child and three teenagers. and how she has found creativity and support from a local women’s group. produced by Danielle Porter.
Bolton at Home have been helping the Store House Pantry distribute food parcels, follow them around Bolton and also hear feedback from the residents. Produced by Danielle Porter.
A local volunteer shares his thoughts on lockdown. From his initial excitement, getting out and about, to his realisation of the possible future impact Covid-19 is going to have on us all. Produced by Danielle Porter
An insight into three different lives and their experiences of the Corona lockdown, from a working mother, a carer and a keen gardener. Produced by Danielle Porter
Listen in to a 92 year old granny who shares her feelings about social isolation, a thought provoking poem about lessons learnt from this time and a Bolton Community Champion sharing their great work in the area. Produced by Danielle Porter
Four voices sharing their stories, from captivity to finding comfort from support groups, to how the fashion industry has to change, sewing workshops and raising awareness of domestic violence which has seen an increase during these times. Produced by Danielle Porter.
Hear about the funny pitfalls of video calls, an insight from a priest and his services, plus a carers perspective with some poetry. Produced by Danielle Porter.
Listen in to a new father sharing his families extraordinary Corona experience. Their new born child was the first in the Northwest and second in the UK to be born to infected parents. Produced by Danielle Porter
In this episode you can hear stories from both generations, young and old, what they are dealing with and how they are coping in these pandemic times. Produced by Danielle Porter.
In this episode a grown up daughter shares her serious concerns for her parents, there’s a poem on parenthood, and we hear about the difficulties and joys of home working. Produced by Danielle Porter
Our voices telling you how it really is: A Bolton resident who recently lost someone, a young boy reflecting on what he misses and a community worker adjusting to her new reality. Produced by Danielle porter