Local Treasure
Local Treasure
Podcast Description
Each episode we ask 4 basic questions (plus some detours!)
1. Who are you and what do you do?
2. What are you passionate about?
3. What are your hopes for the future?
4.What is your message to Derby.
Join us as we unearth hidden treasure in the community and find out about the passions and dreams that connect us.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Explores themes of community engagement, volunteerism, and local initiatives with episodes dedicated to topics such as childhood obesity, food insecurity, and inclusion for neurodiverse individuals, featuring guests like local councillors and community organization leaders.
Each episode we ask 4 basic questions (plus some detours!)
1. Who are you and what do you do?
2. What are you passionate about?
3. What are your hopes for the future?
4.What is your message to Derby.
Join us as we unearth hidden treasure in the community and find out about the passions and dreams that connect us.
Today we speak to Tricia Howlett about the Derby Repair cafe at the West End Community Centre. She tells us about helping people to learn new skills, saving things from landfill, and building a sense of community.
If you’d like to find out more about the Repair cafe, visit their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/derbyrepaircafe.org.uk/?locale=en_GB or click on this link: https://www.derby.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/recycling-waste/reducing-waste/repair-cafes/
For more about the repair cafe at Mickleover Library, click here: https://www.derby.gov.uk/news/2025/january/mickleover-library-launches-repair-cafe/
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