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STUCK at GM Live Well: A Day of Energy, Ideas, and Big Ambitions

Last week, we had the privilege of facilitating two STUCK workshops at GM Live Well: Everyday Support, a landmark event for Greater Manchester’s Voluntary, Community, Social, Faith, and Enterprise (VCSFE) sector. Held on Social Prescribing Day (March 19, 2025), the event was a buzzing, high-energy gathering of people passionate about social change and transforming the […]

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Get Ready for a Magical Midsummer Night’s Dream Adventure!

Armchair Adventures / Abigail

Armchair Adventures is back with our usual two-part episode, and trust us, you don’t want to miss it! A Midsummer Night’s Dream Adventure takes you on a wild, whimsical journey filled with mischief, magic, and mayhem! Connie has been given a last minute school assignment about Shakespeare’s famous play, but is struggling to know where to start

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My Friend Has Cancer: A Journey of Friendship, Personalised Care, and Community

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Over the last few months we’ve been working on a new project called My Friend Has Cancer. It’s a project that explores the healing power of friendship and the vital role personalised care can play. Let us tell you a bit about it. My Friend Has Cancer is an audio story and guide, created to

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Part 2: An Egyptian Adventure Like No Other!

Armchair Adventures / Abigail

Our Egyptian adventure continues in Part 2 as Connie and her friends return to Ancient Egypt with a mission on their hands! Their first meeting with Hatshepsut didn’t quite go as planned – she’s feeling downhearted, fearing that her remarkable achievements will one day all be forgotten! Determined to prove that Hatshepsut’s legacy will stand

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Armchair Adventures: Travel Back in Time with an Egyptian Adventure Like No Other!

Armchair Adventures / Abigail

Armchair Adventures, our podcast for kids, is back with an exhilarating new story that will take you and your imagination on a journey through the sands of time. Packed with fun, history, and a little magic, our latest two-part special promises to whisk you away to Ancient Egypt for an adventure that’s super exciting …

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A Magical Theme Park Adventure Part 2 – Armchair Adventures

Armchair Adventures / Abigail

In A Magical Theme Park Adventure – Part 2, the adventurers return to the magical theme park for another thrilling ride, full of excitement, challenges, and a bit of mystery! This time, the group is on a mission to find their friend Anne, who has gone missing in the park. With the gates set to

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A Magical Theme Park Adventure Part 1 – Armchair Adventures

Armchair Adventures / Abigail

In this episode of Armchair Adventures, we’re off on an amazing theme park adventure with Connie and her friends, and it’s one ride you don’t want to miss! 🎡🎠 The adventure kicks off with Connie feeling a little nervous about seeing her old friend, Ava. But guess who’s here to help lift her spirits? Linda!

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Behind the scenes with Francesca Waite

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Why Can’t You Be Normal is a powerful, co-produced audio story about a mother’s journey through recovery. Artist in Residence Francesca Waite shares insights behind its creation.

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Armchair Adventures: A Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot Adventure – Part 2

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Hello adventurers! 🌍🚀 Welcome back to the Armchair Adventures Travel Agency. This time, we’re heading back to 1605 for some Bonfire Night fun! Last time, Uncle Chris and the Community Theatre Company found themselves in the middle of a daring adventure, sneaking through the streets of London, dodging King James I’s guards, and discovering the

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Armchair Adventures: A Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot Adventure!

Uncategorized / Abigail

Welcome to Armchair Adventures, the podcast that takes you on amazing journeys without leaving your house! In this episode, Connie and her friends are about to dive into the history of Bonfire Night. But Connie has a problem—her family is hosting exchange students, and she has no idea why we celebrate Bonfire Night on the

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