The ALLFM Training Podcast

Mencap Me Time Podcast 11 Too Great for Hate Campaign special

Listen as we discuss how to overcome hate and foster a positive message with regards to our strengths and what we CAN do!

Mencap Me Time Podcast 10

💛 Welcome to the Me Time Podcast – Episode 10!

In this episode, the group talk about kindness to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day on 17th February.

Inspired by a short video they watched together, the group reflect on everyday acts of kindness — returning lost money, offering food, helping someone with a trolley, making a child laugh, and supporting someone who needs a hand.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:
🎙️ A heart felt poem about the kindness of friendship

🪞Reflections on small acts that make a big difference

😊 Personal stories of when someone showed kindness

🤝 Experiences of helping others and how it feels to give support

💬 Honest conversations about gratitude, friendship and everyday care

❤️ Why kindness matters — especially when someone is struggling

There are thoughtful moments, funny memories, and heartfelt reflections on what it means to notice each other and lend a hand.

Recorded in collaboration with 96.9 ALL FM and The Joy Ethic Show.

📧 Got a story or idea to share?
Contact us:
07966 740968
becky.goodwin@mencap.org.uk

Mencap Me Time Podcast 9

💪 Welcome to the Me Time Podcast – Episode 9!
In this episode, the group talk about their experience of learning podcasting and broadcasting at 96.9 ALL FM, sharing how it felt to step into the studio, use the microphones, and find their voices together.

This episode was created by a second group of Me Time Tameside trainees, following the completion of their podcasting course. It marks a big milestone, with eleven Me Time participants now trained in podcasting skills they can continue to use in the future!

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:
🎙️ How it felt to record in a real radio studio for the first time
😊 Reflections on confidence, happiness, nerves, and trying something new
🤝 The importance of teamwork, support from staff, and helping each other
🧠 New skills learned, from using computers and apps to taking part in quizzes and games
🎶 Ideas for future episodes, including animals, markets, music, and everyday interests
💬 Honest reflections on believing in yourself, doing something that felt hard, and realising “I can do this”

This episode is full of warmth, encouragement, and pride. The trainees talk openly about what it means to be supported, to learn together, and to gain confidence through being heard.

Recorded in collaboration with 96.9 ALL FM and The Joy Ethic Show.

📧 Got a story or idea to share?
Contact us:
07966 740968
becky.goodwin@mencap.org.uk

Mencap Me Time Podcast 8

💪 Welcome to the Me Time Podcast – Episode 8!
A brand new episode created by a brand new group of trainees, recording their very first podcast together.

This time, the group chat about hobbies, favourite days out, and the places that make them feel happy and connected. It is full of honest conversation, friendship, and brilliant moments from their first time behind the microphone.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:
🎡 Stories about trips out, from zoos to markets to sunny holidays abroad
🎬 Favourite hobbies including going to the cinema, walking, crafts, Switch games, jigsaws, and meals out
🚌 Thoughts on travelling by bus, plane, or any way that gets you somewhere fun
🏖️ A seaside poem about sand, seagulls, splashing in the waves, and feeling free
💬 Reflections on what Me Time means to them, and why coming to the group feels safe, happy, and full of friendship

These conversations were created completely by the trainees themselves. It’s a warm, joyful first podcast from a team finding their voices and sharing their stories with real pride.

Recorded in collaboration with 96.9 ALL FM and The Joy Ethic Show.

📧 Got a story or idea to share?
Contact us: 07966 740968 or becky.goodwin@mencap.org.uk

💚 Thanks for listening, and for supporting the Me Time trainees as they step into podcasting for the very first time.

Mencap Me Time Podcast 7

💪 Welcome to the Me Time Podcast – Episode 7!
Where we share stories, reflections, and conversations that amplify the voices of people with learning disabilities.

This energising episode is all about fitness, fun, and feeling good!
In honour of National Fitness Day, the Me Time team talk about the ways we can all get more active — not just for our bodies, but for our minds too.

🧠💚 From handstands and swimming to healthy snacks and positive thinking, the group share their own tips, routines, and motivations for staying active in everyday life.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:
🚴 Favourite ways to keep fit — like walking, bowling, swimming, dancing, and more
🥗 Honest chats about food, body image, and mental health
🎧 Reflections on why movement helps with confidence, energy, and feeling calm
🎤 Interviews with the amazing Krishna, Paul, Robert, Mike, Will, Kevin, and Victoria

Recorded in collaboration with 96.9 ALL FM and The Joy Ethic Show, this podcast is full of energy, encouragement, and real talk from people who know how important it is to look after yourself — inside and out.

📧 Got a story or idea to share?
Contact Becky: Becky.Goodwin@mencap.org.uk
📞 Call: 0161 336 8881

💚 Thanks for listening — and don’t forget to follow, share, and stay active your way!

Mencap Me Time Podcast 6

🎉 Welcome to the Me Time Podcast – Episode 6!
Where we share stories, reflections, and conversations that amplify the voices of people with learning disabilities.

This joyful episode is all about celebration — the big moments like birthdays, and the small wins that make life special.

Recorded in collaboration with 96.9 ALL FM, the Me Time team share their thoughts on what celebration means to them, how it feels to be included, and why everyone deserves a chance to be seen and heard.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:
🎂 Reflections on birthdays and what makes them meaningful
🗣️ Thoughts on what celebration feels like, from happiness to connection
🎧 Our voices, loud and proud, in a special radio segment for the Joy Ethic Show on 96.9 ALL FM

It’s a fun and thoughtful episode full of warmth, laughter, and community spirit.

📧 Got an idea or want to get involved?
Contact Becky: Becky.Goodwin@mencap.org.uk
📞 Call: 0161 336 8881

💚 Thanks for listening — and don’t forget to follow and share to spread the joy!

Mencap Me Time Podcast 5

🎙 Welcome to the Me Time Podcast Episode 5— where we share stories, news, and conversations that amplify the voices of people with learning disabilities.

This special episode is all about Learning Disability Week 2025, with the powerful theme Do You See Me?
Together, Me Time podcast team share real experiences, poems, and reflections on being seen, heard, included and valued.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:
🗣️ Honest stories about the hurt of being ignored—and learning to speak up
📝 A brilliant original poem about inclusion and everyday access
🎧 Reflections on podcast training at ALL FM and the joy of sharing our voices

It’s a moving and empowering episode, full of courage, creativity, and community spirit.

📧 Got an idea or want to get involved?
Contact Becky: Becky.Goodwin@mencap.org.uk
📞 Call: 0161 336 8881

💚 Thanks for listening – and don’t forget to follow and share to spread the word!

The Hype. Episode 1: Fidelma

The Hype is all about so-called "ordinary people" - but these are no ordinary people... listen to the experiences of the shining examples of humanity who live alongside us.

Conceived by Suzi Hoffman.

Supported by Jane Goetzee

 

 

Mencap Me Time Podcast 4

🎙 Welcome to the Me Time Podcast — where we share stories, news, and conversations that amplify the voices of people with learning disabilities.

In this episode, the Me Time team take us on a journey through a very special community project: the Jubilee Gardens makeover in Denton.

🌱 You’ll hear about:
🛠️ How the garden project began — and why it matters
🌼 Interviews with the amazing people helping to transform the space
💬 Reflections on teamwork, nature, and making a difference

It’s a joyful, honest, and uplifting conversation — full of community spirit and the kind of stories that remind us what’s possible when we work together.

If you’d like to get involved or have ideas for future episodes, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Contact Becky: Becky.Goodwin@mencap.org.uk
📞 Or call: 0161 336 8881

💚 Thanks for listening — and don’t forget to follow and share the podcast to spread the word!

This podcast is created by people with learning disabilities in partnership with 96.9 ALL FM.

Mencap Me Time Podcast 3

Welcome to the Me Time Podcast, where we share stories, news, and conversations that amplify the voices of people with learning disabilities.

In this episode, Robert, Krishna, and Paul sit down with volunteers from Autotrader to talk about their careers, their favorite cars, and their experience spending the day at MENCAP Denton. Our interviewers did an incredible job, asking thoughtful questions about:

🚗 What it’s like to work in the car industry
🏎️ Their dream vehicles – from luxury sports cars to a Toyota Aygo with an epic sound system!
🤝 Why they chose to volunteer with MENCAP and what they learned from the experience

It’s an insightful and heartwarming chat, full of great stories and moments of connection. A huge thank you to our Autotrader guests for joining us and to our brilliant interviewers for another fantastic episode.

If you’d like to get involved or have ideas for future interviews, contact us at:
📧 Becky.Goodwin@mencap.org.uk
📞 0161 336 8881

Don’t forget to follow us on Podbean and stay tuned for more episodes from the Me Time Tameside team!

This podcast is created by people with learning disabilities in partnership with 96.9 ALL FM.