Chris Haydon

Here we are at New Year's Eve, a time of reflection and of thinking ahead. No small task, either of them. Walk with Nick Dunne and immerse yourself in a present tense of inwardness and renewal. Seasonal story on PECKHAM PODCAST with Nick the Pilgrim

Seasonal story on PECKHAM PODCAST with Nick the Pilgrim

PECKHAM PODCAST’s final edition for 2024 is with Nick Dunne, a man of Faith, a family man and former director of Bede House in Bermondsey. Nick is also a pilgrim having completed the Via Francigena, a huge undertaking. Whilst not as famous as the Camino Santiago de Compostela, it is enormously long! And turned Nick into an author too. Nick ran the settlement project Bede House for almost twenty years. Through the work of Community TV Trust I came to know Bede really well and loved it. Bede combined a youth project, a very successful unit that addressed domestic violence, and a third working with local learning-disabled adults. For this latter project, Bede was honoured in 2008 with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. In all respects this is a heart-warming hour. Nick’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG973IG6o8Q Channel link: http://www.youtube.com/@PECKHAMPODCAST-r2f Warmest greetings for Christmas and New Year 2025, Chris Community TV Trust

Today BBC carry a story on their website saying the Education system is broken. "Government statistics released on Thursday found that a growing number of parents have withdrawn their children from mainstream education in England. An estimated 111,700 children are being home-educated, a 20% rise since last year. Around 23% say their reasons are a result of lifestyle, philosophical or preferential choices, such as religious or cultural beliefs or a rejection of an exam-based education. 13% of families now say they made this decision because of school dissatisfaction, including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and school bullying. 14% say it is due to their child's mental health. PECKHAM PODCAST recent guest Charlotte Prendergast who runs SYLA in Peckham to aid struggling Black boys is really worth catching.

One person said the following about the PECKHAM PODCAST series: "You seem to know and interview some extraordinary souls, uncovering their life stories, journeys and challenges they've faced along the way, which in turn helps us understand something more about the world we live in." Charlotte is definitely worth catching.

Of PECKHAM PODCAST's latest edition with Charlotte Prendergast, James said: "What a wonderful discussion about how a different school curriculum could change the world.

PECKHAM PODCAST talks with Charlotte Prendergast about under-achieving Black boys in local schools. Charlotte runs Southside Young Leaders Academy (SYLA) based in Peckham and presents a positive story of intervention and support.

If you haven't, check out Michelle's thoughts about Assisted Dying. Complex area to legislate - especially if you see both sides of the argument. Crunch question: can you prevent 'mission creep'? Artist and activist, Michelle is worth a listen.

Michelle is here. On PECKHAM PODCAST. Campaigner and artist. YouTube link:

This is the link to Michelle Baharier on PECKHAM PODCAST talking about dyslexia and Assisted Dying. There's time to write to your MP if you have strong feelings and wish to be heard.

PECKHAM PODCAST on Thursday 21 Nov presents Michelle Baharier FRSA, artist and campaigner for mental health & disability rights, talking about her life with dyslexia, growing up with medications, the inspiration of family and strong-minded older women. She also addresses the question of Assisted Dying on which MPs vote next week - Friday 29th Nov. Here's a clip: Check it out, you may want to write to your MP. They have a free vote.

Errol is here. Give this force of nature a try ...

Here is a trailer for the latest PECKHAM PODCAST, featuring Errol all the way from Lambeth https://youtu.be/MF_78qO4-PI

Wed 6th Nov at midday sees the latest PECKHAM PODCAST go live online: www.youtube.com/@PECKHAMPODCAST-r2f Errol and Wallee share stories of their journeys, their shared filmmaking and ups and downs along the way. Both men stand for Peace and are not doing nothing!