Programme 12 eavesdrops on a conversation between two people whose relationship began with intense frustration and conflict. The Grassroots Channel meets Natalie Brade and Councillor Sir Albert Bore: one a politician, the other a practical active citizen.

They talk about how the two sides might learn to trust each other. A little longer [...]

 

 The Worst Slum in Europe [20:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Programme 11. Our listeners talk back and in this programme we hear from one living in Birmingham and another in the Philippines.more->Lisa Broad and Keith Cannell both tell us that hearing stories from other people is influencing the way they see the world around them. Plus news of two more Civic Bang events in Birmingham. [...]

 

 Light the blue touch paper [10:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Programme 10. Generosity – how can that revive a neighbourhood? The Church of England in Birmingham thinks it may make a huge difference. In fact it seems now is a good time fo us all learn something about generosity – including the church and its congregation. The weeks running up to Easter in the Christian [...]

 

 Generosity is a key ingredient [7:21m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Programme 9 on the Grassroots Channel tells the story of the Birmingham based group who use techniques developed in 1930’s Chicago to revitalise individuals, families and communities. Then they take what they have learnt directly to the law makers.more->Links:
Women Acting in Today’s Society
Digital Birmingham
Saul Alinsky of Community Organising – Wikipedia

 

 Pavement to Parliament [10:26m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We talk to a group of neighbours who work unpaid to keep their local police station open, hear from listeners to the Grassroots Channel and get a tiny taste of a Little Britain.more->Links:
Goosemore Lane Allotments
Paul Hopkins Podcast
Balsall Heath Forum

 

 I am the grass now [7:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The Grassroots Channel exposes Birmingham to the scrutiny of outsiders. We talk to residents from two Dutch cities about what they make of our strengths and weaknesses.more->They give us suprising answers, useful to all. Plus details on how Residents 4 Regeneration is telling stories to build a better future.

Links:
Residents 4 Regeneration in Europe
BBC website on [...]

 

 A law of nature is that we fight things to get things [14:53m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The remarkable story of a woman who changed her life after a short spell in prison.more->Justice Williams took that experience and turned it into Venta Millones, a social enterprise which strives to give young people an alternative to a future embroiled in the gun culture. Programme 6 of the Grassroots Channel is, as always, produced [...]

 

 You Can Not Do It Alone [5:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In the next 4 episodes, the Grassroots channel brings you some extra cuttings for the christmas season. We promise no indigestion!more->Firstly, some cuttings from Paul Slatter who is the manager of the Birmingham Community Empowerment Network. Followed by some thoughts from Val Douglas. Episode 3 is from Gurdev Kaur from the women’s empowerment group, Sikh [...]

 

 XMAS Cuttings 1 - Paul Slatter [3:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

 XMAS Cuttings 2 - Val Douglas [2:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

 XMAS Cuttings 3 - Gurdev Kaur [3:12m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

 XMAS Cuttings 4 - Naseem Akhtar [3:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download