Everyday People Making Change

Are you fed up with the state of UK Politics? Maybe you're frustrated about issues you think can't be changed? Everyday People Making Change, a brand new podcast from Citizens UK, is for you. Join us for each episode and hear stories from neighbours, friends, faith leaders, students, teachers and others across communities who have made monumental change using the tools of Community Organising. From winning millions of pounds in mental health provision funding, to convincing Nando's to introduce halal food and City Airport to pay all its workers a real Living Wage. Listen up and let our guests' stories convince you that change is possible when everyday people take action together for the common good.This series is hosted by Citizens UK's experts in Community Organising and Communications; Jonathan Cox, Dilraj Kaur and Sylvie Pope, and Dr Jason Pandya-Wood from the University of Nottingham, Malaysia. As well as unpacking each story, these episodes will explore different theories and maxims related to the craft of Community Organising and equip you with the tools you need to start making change with Citizens UK. Feeling fired up? Find out more at www.citizensuk.org/podcast and get in touch by emailing podcast@citizensuk.org. Follow us on social media @CitizensUK using the hashtags #EverydayPeopleMakingChange #CitizensUKPodcast. And don’t forget to like and subscribe on your favourite listening platform!

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Everyday People Making Change

Sink or Swim

September 08, 2022 • Season 1 • Episode 3

To sink or to swim? That was the (pretty literal) choice everyday people in Essex had to make. Join us as Colchester's campaigners dive into the creative actions they took at their local swimming pool...from donning swim gear outside to serenading Leisure World Execs with love songs and Valentines' cards.

Guests Caroline Beckett and Caitlin Harland tell the story of how communities being 'relational, not confrontational' were able to win a safer, more accessible all-women swimming group. We unpack the impact this had for women affected by trauma or other forms of exclusion, and why it matters that different people come together to champion equal access to participation in daily life.

TW: References to trauma, sexual assault.

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