ISSN 2754-0707
ISSN 2754-0707
Removing barriers of marginalisation, building bridges to empower communities
According to The Big Issue, The UK’s food poverty rate is among the highest in Europe. Despite being the sixth richest country in the world, millions are struggling to access the food they need.
Welcome to this, our 3rd issue and welcome to any new subscribers. Firstly, a special congratulations goes out to Nina Chesworth, who wrote the piece in June’s issue on the little-known condition of Charles Bonnett Syndrome – she has now completed her sponsored walk in all the Mancunian pride and glory it deserves – great work, Nina!
Off-grid living is becoming more popular, with an estimated 75,000 people in the UK doing so. Whether it’s people growing disdained with the monotony of our capitalist society, van-dwelling digital nomads, or simply people wanting to save money in trying times.
I was about to complete 100 miles of walking over 10 days. The flat, sore feet and tight thighs did not matter in this moment as I was about to break a personal record and finish a task I had set myself.
Busking or street performance, has its long history with the intrepid or those on the scanty side of life, yet these days, it can simply be someone just wanting to get their talents recognised while making a few bob doing it. Especially with the music industry being so tough to get one’s foot-in-the-door’ many are taking to the streets as venues have been hit by the pandemic and are shutting down.