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
Bridges NOT Borders is show empowering refugees and asylum seekers to share their stories, experiences, and insights.
Join us on a journey of discovery through the connections that can be made within the community. Through real conversations and engaging interviews, We talk to those from the migration sector, community leaders, and fellow participants.
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.
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.
Bridges Not Borders Supporters
The Bridges Not Borders Radio Project working with asylum seekers in Seacroft and across the city of Leeds is supported by UK Shared Prosperity Funding.
