The Danish community in London with Karsten Møller Hansen
In this episode, Shlomo focuses on a lesser-known community in London: the Danish community. Karsten Moeller Hansen, Pastor of St Katharine’s Church in Regent’s Park, talks us through how he positions his Lutheran church in modern-day Britain. They also discuss the importance and value in having the space for communities to gather, celebrate and feel at home.
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Creating Safety and Belonging in Society with Benaifer Bhandari
In this episode, Shlomo talks community, belonging and safety with Benaifer Bhandari, CEO of Hopscotch – a charity that supports thousands of marginalised individuals and their families in and around Camden. They discuss the importance of being seen, heard and safe in forming purpose and meaning in life. Benaifer tells us stories of hope for families looking to tackle the challenges they face, and how we protect women, the elderly and young people at risk in today’s multicultural society.
TW: mentions of abuse and domestic violence
You can find out more on Hopscotch UK website: https://hopscotchuk.org/
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Tackling London's systemic challenges with Manny Hothi
In this episode, Shlomo speaks with Trust for London CEO Manny Hothi to gain an insight into the levels of deprivation across London, and about the realities of poverty and need in the capital. The heightened demand for housing, social capital, and the barriers facing those who are part of marginalised minority communities are all part of the mission that Manny and the Trust for London is driving. Tackling systemic challenges to make a difference to families and individuals within communities across the millions living in London today.
Trust for London: https://trustforlondon.org.uk/
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Medicine for our Communities with Jane Myat
In this episode, Shlomo speaks with Jane Myat, who was a GP at Caversham Practice for 24 years, to discuss ways in which we can support others by viewing healthcare differently.
In her more holistic approach to modern medicine, Jane takes us through how she helped transform her GP practice by opening up a therapeutic garden within it – named The Listening Space. Through this, she explores the importance of connection to not only brighten the lives of patients, but also to give them a sense of home.
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Speaking Up for Individuals with Neil Blair
In this episode, Shlomo speaks to literary agent and film producer Neil Blair, who talks us through his journey as a lawyer to a producer at Warner Bros, and how he came to be the agent of author of Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling.
His life as a literary agent has come with its fair share of challenges. One which has become central to the attention of the masses is the debate around freedom of speech and the pressure that comes with managing clients of differing views.
In a Borough filled with amazing individuals, Neil talks us through cancel culture and what can happen if we don’t speak out.
For over 200 years, Camden has forged a home for communities in London. As one of London’s most diverse and celebrated ‘villages’, it has welcomed individuals, new arrivals, the transient and the permanent, in a mosaic of individuals and communities.
In this eight-part podcast series, host Shlomo Levin talks to people who embody the spirit of the Borough to find out what it takes to build and maintain strong and happy communities. Having himself combined a career in the City with building a thriving community around South Hampstead Synagogue as its Rabbi, Shlomo explores how his guests give their beneficiaries a sense of belonging, value and recognition. More than anything, they celebrate the need for communities made up of fulfilled and valued individuals and the joy that being part of one can bring to enrichen lives.
Whether it’s the market, the arts, the canal, the pubs, the schools or the businesses, Camden is not just a feature of London’s world-renowned reputation. It is a home, a family and a group of communities whose presence is unlocked through this podcast series.
Camden Unlocked is a 8hwe Production.
Editor - Ell McKay
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