Hull Is This

Empowering everybody to make the world a better place through digital making, the Connected Hull project descended on Hull Raspberry Jam at the Central Library, 17th June 2017. http://connectedhull.net #IoT #smartcities #Hull #RaspberryPi This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Reporting on a recent week-long workshop at Butterflies Memory Loss Support Group in Hull, during which participants explored their diagnosis of dementia through glass percussion and art. Remarkable. More at: http://www.photomoments.news/features/features/reflections-bmlsg.html This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

In this recorded conversation ahead of #GE2017, Andrew and I explore the joys, perils, responsibilities and successes of running a new #charity within the homelessness sector. How tough is it to support people in housing chaos currently? This interview helps to reveal the full picture. #homelessness #ukhousing #Hull  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Our 5th #GE2017 conversation is with Martin Deane, Green Party candidate for #Hull North. Never ones to shy away from posing radical solutions to problems, Martin sheds some light on the ins and outs of #Green Party #housing & #homelessness policy, including a basic income for all. Wishful thinking?  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

In this recorded #GE2017 conversation for HumberHelp Ben Hanson, Programme Lead for Housing Strategy, explains that Hull City Council is currently putting together a renewed 'Preventing Homelessness Strategy' in consultation with many sector partners. He outlines the scope and content of the process, and invites further contribution. What would you add? #Hull #homelessness #ukhousing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Our 4th pre-election housing and homelessness conversation is with Emma Hardy, Labour's candidate for Hull West and Hessle. She informs that issues regarding housing affordability and the private rental sector are regular conversations on the doorsteps whilst out canvasing locally. She also speaks passionately about #education being a route out of #poverty. #GE2017 #homelessness #housing (Photo reproduced with permission). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Pre-election #housing & #homelessness conversation with Andrew Young, Chair of Trustees - Emmaus Hull & East Riding. We chat about the pressures being put on homeless charities, and whether our responses to the homelessness crisis are innovative and radical enough. #GE2017 #Hull  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

2nd of our HUmberHelp pre-election #housing & #homelessness conversations, with #YMCA Humber CEO Malcolm Smith in #Grimsby, who says "People talk about young people being apathetic about politics, but that couldn't be farther from the truth." #GE2017 More conversations here: http://www.humberhelp.co.uk/ge17/general-election-2017.html This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

In the 1st of our pre-election conversations at HumberHelp, keeping the debate wide and informed, we talk housing and homelessness with Carl Minns - Liberal Democrat candidate for Yorkshire East. More here: http://www.humberhelp.co.uk/ge17/general-election-2017.html #ukhousing #homelessness #GE2017 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Ben Murphy, SWITCH Project Lead in Hull, explains how becoming a volunteer mentor can really help someone experiencing homelessness and housing chaos. More info: https://hullcvs.org.uk/volunteer-centre-hull/switch-project/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Dylan, currently the youngest companion at The Orchard, Hull, shares his thoughts on the support he's receiving in his new home. #Emmaus #homelessness #youth #Hull  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Despite the new legislation banning the sale of 'legal highs' on the high street, use of these substances is set to continue. Real project in Hull has launched a new awareness campaign - including the 4U poster - to help highlight the serious consequences of taking New Psychoactive Substances and draw public attention to the issue. #drugs #legalhighs #nps This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Housing Justice Roadshow, Hull, 7/6/2016. Angela Dearing, of JRF, outlines the national picture of homelessness, housing, housing policy, and sector research. #homelessness #church #housing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Housing Justice Roadshow, Hull, 7/6/2016. Bishop of Hull, Rt Revd Alison White, talks about 'shelter, house, home, and nest'. #homelessness, #church, #housing  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Housing Justice Roadshow, Hull, 7/6/2016. Alison Gelder, CEO, welcomes delegates and gives a brief introduction to the campaigning work of Housing Justice. #homelessness #church #housing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Housing Justice Roadshow, Hull, 7/6/2016. United Voices choir - comprising members from Open Doors project, supporting refugees in Hull, entertain delegates as the afternoon session resumes. #homelessness #church #housing #refugees This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Housing Justice Roadshow, Hull, 7/6/2016. Andy Dorton, trustee of Social & Economic Action Resources for Churches in Hull (and the East Riding) offers 4 challenging comments to those engaged in faith responses to #homelessness. #church #housing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Housing Justice Roadshow, Hull, 7/6/2016. Dave Barnett, Community Housing Manager for Hull City Council, provides a summary of #homelessness locally, outlining the council's response to the issues. #church #housing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Nigel has been living at Humbercare Ltd's Futures homelessness hostel, on Westbourne Avenue Hull, for a year. Now he's ready to move on. Here he shares some thoughts on the support he's received, and looks forward to a future in a new home of his own.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com

Sam shares from his online anthology (A Portrait in Poems), reading 'It Was Always Free!' and 'Gaza 27/7/2014', exploring themes such as mystery and unknowns, misunderstandings and barriers. Deeply mindful and soulful. Hull. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jeromew.substack.com