Forever Mancunians
The podcast brought to you by Forever Manchester, a charity raising money to fund and support community activity across Greater Manchester
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- Sep 30, 2026
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School Mates, BMX and Shane Meadows: How Stuart Wolfenden Found His Own Path (opens the original)
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In this episode of Forever Mancunians, Sophie Sveinsson chats with actor Stuart Wolfenden about living two separate lives as a teenager: one on screen as an actor, the other on his BMX with his mates in Greater Manchester. Stuart reflects on navigating friendships, dealing with envy and choosing his own path rather than following the crowd. It's a conversation about belonging, rejection and discovering that being true to yourself can be the key to finding happiness.
Oldham Parties to the Boon Army — Clint Boon on growing up, music and belonging. (opens the original)
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In this episode of Forever Mancunians, Sophie Sveinsson sits down with Clint Boon to explore the experiences that shaped him from a young age. Growing up working class in Oldham, and living above the family shop, Clint learned early on what community really meant — the people around you, the stories they shared and the sense of belonging that came from being part of something bigger. He talks about music becoming his extended family, the people and places that gave him a sense of identity, and h
Finding His Frequency - Matty White's Journey from Rejection to Belonging (opens the original)
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Sophie Sveinsson sits down with broadcaster, presenter, food reviewer and critic Matty White to talk about finding a true sense of home and friendships. After moving to Manchester in his twenties, Matt discovered a city and its people that finally gave him the belonging he'd been searching for since leaving his childhood hometown. Matty invites us in. Sophie cries. They giggle.
Meetups to Movement — Liam Heeley's Story of Creativity, Community & Building Manchester's Next Generation (opens the original)
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School never felt like the right fit for Liam Heeley. It wasn't until he found his tribe of creatives that everything clicked. Now, at just 24, Liam has travelled the world as a photographer, founded HEADS Manchester, and helped launch the Manchester Creative Council. In this episode, Sophie Sveinsson sits down with Liam to talk about the power of community, backing yourself, and how finding the right people can completely change the course of your life.
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