Bridges Not Borders: A Year In The Hotel
Wed 15th Oct '25, 2:00pm
This episode we talk about about being in the UK for a year for and staying in a migrant hotel.
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Bridges Not Borders: What Does Success Mean?
Wed 15th Oct '25, 4:00pm
We talk about about success, what it means to us and whether the meaning changes depending on your circumstances.
Bridges Not Borders + VOICES Network: Sanctuary Diaries & Life
Wed 8th Oct '25, 2:00pm
This episode members of our Bridges Not Borders group & VOICES network talk about the asylum process. This is part one of our Sanctuary Diaries.
Bridges Not Borders + VOICES Network: Sanctuary Diaries & Home
Wed 1st Oct '25, 2:00pm
This episode members of our Bridges Not Borders group & VOICES network get together for a conversation on home & what it means to us. This is part one of our Sanctuary Diaries.
Bridges Not Borders + VOICES Network: Joy and Happiness
Wed 17th Sep '25, 3:00pm
This episode we team up with The British Red Cross to talk about what brings us Joy and Happiness.
Bridges Not Borders: Reflection on our trip to Nidderdale
Thu 17th Jul '25, 1:00pm
In this episode members of Bridges not Borders and Red Kite reflect on their shared experiences, feelings and takeaways from their escape to nature.
Bridges Not Borders: Refugee Week Mafwa Theatre Family Flourish Day
Fri 27th Jun '25, 3:00pm
This special episode showcases Mafwa Theatre's event in celebration of Refugee week. We speak to a range of organisers, volunteers, attendees and Lord Mayor of Leeds Dan Cohen.
Interview with Leeds Council CEO Ed Whiting
Wed 11th Jun '25, 5:00pm
Chapel FM youth and asylum seeker broadcasters talk about the future of Leeds with CEO of Leeds Council Ed Whiting.
Bridges Not Borders: Alison Lowe, Deputy Mayor for Policing & Crime
Tue 10th Jun '25, 4:00pm
Eyob and Mimi sit down with Alison Lowe, who grew up in Seacroft and has gone on to be a Leeds City Councillor, director of Touchstone a now Deputy Mayor for Policing & Crime.
Bridges Not Borders: Clothes, Community + Culture
Wed 28th May '25, 4:00pm
In this episode we have an informal chat with Eyob all about the fashion we wear, the communities we were raised in & the importance of remembering where we come from.
Bridges Not Borders: Working, Social Media And Mental Health
Wed 12th Mar '25, 2:00pm
Join us as we have an informal discussion all about the challenges of working, social media & how we try to look after our mental health.
Bridges Not Borders: Getting to Know Lucy Smickersgill
Wed 26th Feb '25, 2:00pm
This episode we chat to Lucy Smickersgill all about her role at Chapel FM as a Board Member as well as her career in radio & TV.
Bridges Not Borders: Our Journey LIVE
Fri 7th Feb '25, 7:00pm
The Bridges Not Borders team bring you an evening of live interviews, stories and music to celebrate and share the lives of refugees.
Bridges Not Borders: Leaving Eritrea
Thu 6th Feb '25, 7:00pm
We hear a story of leaving Eritrea & experiencing freedom for the first time in Uganda & the UK.
Bridges Not Borders: Cultures of Christmas and Holidays
Wed 25th Dec '24, 2:00pm
Join us as we talk all about our different experiences and traditions when it comes to Christmas and Holidays - we talk music, cooking, family and so much more.
Bridges Not Borders: A conversation with Julie from St Vincents
Wed 11th Dec '24, 11:00am
The team chat with Julie Linley, Education Manager and Migrant Support Coordinator at St Vincent's.
Bridges Not Borders: A Story of Struggle & Courage on Finding Housing
Thu 5th Dec '24, 7:00pm
We hear Tesfit's story on his journey to find housing for him & his family in Leeds.
Bridges Not Borders: A Conversation with Chijioke John Ojukwu
Wed 4th Dec '24, 11:00am
This episode we talk to Chijioke who supports refugees & aslylum seekers in Leeds. We discuss everything from charity football, housing & finding confidence in ourselves.
Bridges NOT Borders: Learning English In The UK Through MESH
Wed 27th Nov '24, 11:00am
This episode we talk to Clare Jackson from MESH (Migrant English Support Hub) & find out all about what she does & the path that led her to where she is now.
Bridges NOT Borders: Anything & Everything
Wed 20th Nov '24, 11:00am
This episode we chat about anything and everything from sports to breakfast to happiness! Tune in to find out more!
Bridges Not Borders: MAFWA Theatre Fundraiser
Fri 25th Oct '24, 7:00pm
The Bridges NOT Borders crew took a trip into town to attend a fundraiser event held by MAFWA theatre company.
Bridges NOT Borders: A Conversation With Man Chun
Wed 23rd Oct '24, 11:00am
This episode we speak to Man Chun from Citizens UK all about his role & what led him to where he is now.