Our Darling Town
A podcast where you can grab a coffee and discuss what we love about our town, Darlington. We aim to highlight hidden gems within the area, whether they are businesses, walks, landmarks, things to do with the kids or visitor attractions.Hosted by James and Henry Carver,…
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Darlington Mind: Supporting Mental Health in Our Community -Our Darling Town Season 6 Episode 7 (opens the original)
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In this episode of Our Darling Town, we’re joined by Marcus from Darlington Mind, a local mental health charity supporting individuals and families across Darlington and the wider North East. We talk about the vital work Darlington Mind does to support people of all ages, from counselling, recovery programmes and peer support to group activities that help build resilience, tackle isolation and bring people together. Find out more about Darlington Mind: https://www.darlingtonmind.com/ Find out ab
The Forum Darlington: Music, Community & Creativity-Our Darling Town (opens the original)
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Today on Our Darling Town , we’re joined by Allison &Kirsten from The Forum Darlington . Since opening its doors, The Forum has grown into so much more than a live music venue. It’s become a vibrant hub for music, community and creativity , bringing people together and helping Darlington’s cultural scene thrive. We hear how The Forum all began, what really goes on behind the scenes, the people and passion that make it special, and what exciting things are coming next.
I'm George's Mate - Our Darling Town Season 6 Episode 5 (opens the original)
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In this episode, James and Henry are joined by Adiy Ahmed and Hilary Rabbett, to talk about the inspiring story of I’m George's Mate, a charity dedicated to supporting mental health and preventing suicide. Driven by compassion and an unwavering commitment to helping others, Adiy and Hilary have devoted countless hours to creating a charity that changes lives. Through connection, conversation, and community, I’m George's Mate encourages people to open up, reach out, and know that they are never a
Funky Fidgets- Our Darling Town Season 6 Episode 4 (opens the original)
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In this episode, James and Henry sit down with Melissa and Alex Brunskill, the mother and daughter team behind Funky Fidgets, fresh from winning the Echo Independent Business Award.What started during lockdown as an 11-year-old Alex selling sensory toys on TikTok Shop has grown into one of Darlington's biggest independent success stories. Today, Funky Fidgets attracts customers from across the UK and around the world, with fans travelling from other countries and queueing for up to two hours.Mel
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