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Make a Difference: Cornwall Episodes

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    Volunteering at Camborne Children's Clothes Bank

    The clothes bank operates on the first Tuesday of every month in Camborne.

  2. Therapy pets on the wards for staff and patients

    We've been on a paw patrol around Treliske which makes patients and hospital staff happy.

  3. The garden chalet that's open to everyone

    Sue Kneebone opens her garden and chalet up to all ages to share tea, cake and even play.

  4. The fancy dress loving bingo caller

    Gavin Hosking loves to wear fancy dress and make people in Pendeen smile.

  5. Running, rock pooling and raising money

    Orkney takes inspiration from nature and the challenges of island life

  6. Restored water garden creates free sanctuary

    Norman Trebilcock shows us around the 'Growing People' project at Lanjeth

  7. Really proud of our amazing work

    Cornwall Down Syndrome Advisory Group on the work they do to change lives

  8. Prickles and Paws Rescue 'hogspital'

    Prickles and Paws was co-founded by mum and daughter team Diane and Katy.

  9. Portreath's 'pocket rocket'

    Penny Platts is known for stitching, singing and volunteering around her community.

  10. Paddle, swim & run for my best friend

    Surf life saver Ellawyn did a 3 day charity 'Aquathalon' to support her friend Annie

  11. Mum brings comfort bags into hospital

    Emma Pearce uses own experience to support work of the pregnancy loss charity 'Cradle'

  12. Meet the guardians of the wildflower meadows

    National Trust Rangers Nick Holden and Rhea Walter work between Godrevy and St Agnes.

  13. Legacy of a life devoted to teaching

    Volunteer Hilary Tyreman mentors family workers in Penzance through the Rainbow Project

  14. Knitting from the heart

    Carnon Downs WI Knit & Stitch make support cushions for cancer patients

  15. Islands on the run

    Wez Swain brings his island community together through remarkable running events

  16. Inspired by an encounter with Cornish Choughs

    Rowena Castillo Nicholls leads walks and monitors butterfly, moth and bird species.

  17. Inclusive Lanhydrock gardening 'best day of week'

    Karen Balsdon-Johnson leads a gardening social hub for adults with learning disabilities

  18. Helping people be the best versions of themselves

    Gemma and Owen from Asgard Cornwall on changing lives through inclusive martial arts

  19. Helping out during Storm Goretti

    Dave Corrigan rallied help in St Erth to rescue people and clear up after Storm Gorretti.

  20. Happiness through acts of kindness

    Albany's crafting and shoe box filling raises money and smiles

  21. Food fancy dress and a modified trolley

    Kev Riddle and his merry band of helpers walk miles between foodbanks in Cornwall

  22. Classroom cuddles with Hector

    Hector the dog visits children at St Newlyn East Learning Academy with his owner Jane.

  23. Calm and caring Dude

    The Dartmoor pony visits care homes to brighten up the day of those who live there.

  24. A space for friendship and happiness

    Reminiscence and fun is at the heart of Hayle Memory Cafe to support dementia

  25. A promise to Noah that this would be his legacy

    How a family founded a charity from their home in Cornwall after a devastating loss

  26. 'You're not in the ring on your own'

    How Newquay Boxing Academy finds champions on every level in an inclusive community

  27. 'We're here, we're queer and we always have been'

    Sophie Meyer from Queer Kernow CIC on helping the LGBT community to feel part of history

  28. 'We take everything from nappies to ambulances'

    Meet the local group who are still working to help those impacted by the war in Ukraine.

  29. 'This is the legacy of Georgia'

    Mum Sophie Alway on supporting young women to build friendships and build their community

  30. 'The need to feel heard'

    Cathy Carter explains how her own life experience helps her as a volunteer counsellor

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