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A Slice of Bread and Butter

The Bread and Butter Thing

The voice of The Bread and Butter Thing - with stories from the frontline of the cost of living crisis from one of the UK"s leading food charities.

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19:38

Tackling debt for a brighter future with Carer Kiera

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2025/01/27

Kiera juggles the demands of being a young single mum and part-time care work but still finds time to volunteer with Bread and Butter at Broken Cross Primary School. Join Mark and Vic as they chat to Kiera about why community is so important to her, past struggles with debt and changing financial habits for a brighter future.

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24:02

Navigating the digital divide with self-confessed...

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2025/01/20

As everyday life becomes more entwined with AI, Alex and Mark catch up with Salford pensioner and grandmother Gill (and her little dog Jesse), to chat about the feeling of being left behind in an increasingly online world. Not one to let these things get her down, Gill shares how she overcame cancer with the help of healthy food, her batch-cooking top tips and how much she looks forward to hub day.

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16:09

Culture shock, corner sofas and giant sausages

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2025/01/14

Twenty years ago, single mum Aga made the brave move to relocate from Poland to the UK in search of a better life with her children. After a 26-hour bus ride, a brief stint in South Wales, she eventually moved to Oldham. Join Mark and Vic as they chat to Aga about the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, dealing with grief and depression in a new country. But don't worry, there's a very happy ending!

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18:38

When essentials become a luxury

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2025/01/07

Imagine managing a family's food shop on a razor-thin budget as food and energy prices continue to soar. Join Mark and Vic as they chat to Claire (featuring baby Cassidy!) as she opens up about navigating maternity leave on a limited budget but also the guilt of overshadowing others in need and how shopping habits evolve when essentials become luxuries.

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13:32

Paws for thought with dedicated volunteer Steve

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2024/12/30

Steve is one of our own. He volunteers with us five days a week and is a big part of the Bread and Butter family. He worked for years as a self-employed decorator locally and was forced to retire due to health issues and the loss of his beloved dog Charlie. Steve needed to escape his empty house and found purpose volunteering here with us. Join Alex and Mark as they chat to Steve about why volunteering is so important to him and navigating grief. Tissues at the ready…

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18:42

Christmas, community and turning trauma into triumph...

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2024/12/23

Welcome to our Christmas edition. If you’re feeling the festive pinch, you’re not alone. Sarah is a single mum of four who is choosing to look on the bright side of Christmas despite a tough year. She’s worked hard to overcome severe depression and PTSD and has regained her confidence thanks to volunteering at Bread and Butter. Join Mark and Alex as they chat to Sarah who’s turned her trauma into something positive – teaching, and is now looking forward to the new year.

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21:34

Julcine's journey: Tackling life with toddler twins...

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2024/12/17

Imagine having to give up your career, move between temporary accommodation whilst looking after your twin babies, all on your own? Join Alex and Mark as they chat to the ever optimistic Julcine, a young mum excited for a Christmas where they feel well-fed, safe and warm. She's working hard to turn hardship into hope with a big smile on her face and even bigger dreams for her little family's future.

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19:24

Nzara's journey to joy via Manchester, music and food

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2024/12/10

From Florida to Manchester, homelessness to harmony, join Alex and Mark as they chat to Nzara about how music and food have become her therapy. She arrived in the UK with only enough money to see her through two weeks and has since built up a community from scratch through cooking. Despite daily battles with her mental health, Nzara refuses to let it get her down and continues on her search to balance wellness with a busy life.

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18:02

Holly's story of resilience, food and family

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2024/12/03

It's a full house for this week's podcast as we have Vic, Mark, Alex and new Trustee Simone from Diageo for the occasion. Join us as we meet Holly, an inspiring mother of four who volunteers at her local hub every Friday, while managing her household on a tight budget. From bulk buying to finding the best deals, Holly is a whizz at keeping her family well-fed on very little. You may want to take notes!

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19:07

The realities of self employment and modern family life

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2024/11/26

What happens when you suddenly lose your main source of income as a working parent? Join Mark and Alex as they catch up with self-employed Niamh, as she shares her story of keeping her head above water whilst balancing being a toddler mum, extortionate nursery fees and rising mortgage rates.

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21:25

Transforming Homes and Lives with Ellen and Katie

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2024/11/12

The Bread and Butter Thing has become so much more than just food since it's launch in 2016. So much so, that our hubs have become the perfect space for other like-minded organisations to reach our members. Join Mark and Becca as they chat to Ellen and Katie from Your Home Better as they share how simple home improvements can help stretch budgets and improve health.

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15:56

Making Ends Meet: Kim's Journey Through Pensioner Life

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2024/11/11

Have you ever wondered how pensioners manage to make ends meet on limited income as living costs continue to rise? Join Mark and Alex as they chat to Kim, a resilient grandmother who should have retired but continues to work as a nanny aged 68. Kim opens up about navigating life and financial hurdles on a tight budget, highlighting the broader issues faced by many who find themselves just above the threshold for financial assistance.

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15:52

From City Lights to Country Life: Meet Community...

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2024/10/29

From city slicker to country bumpkin to community queen, enjoy hearing about CDDO Sue's life journey with Mark and Vic. As one of the first female chicken farmers in the country, Sue doesn’t shy away from a challenge. Join us as she discusses the loss art of communication and the importance of taking the time to chat and remembering people's names.

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16:30

CDDO Jenny gets to the heart of Bread and Butter life

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2024/10/17

We're back! After a bit of a hiatus, our Slice of Life podcast returns with Mark and a new voice, Alex the Marketing Manager. Join them for well deserved sit down with one of Bread and Butter's long-standing Community Development and Distribution Officers Jenny, to talk about making a difference, the importance of humour and spring onion juice.

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19:42

Talking life and luxuries with James and Braith

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2024/10/15

Join Mark and Vic as they chat with father and son duo, James and Braith, about the trials and tribulations of being a young disabled person in Trafford, Hannah the wonder dog and how its little things that play a big part in their happiness.

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17:31

Connecting with Confidence with Gemma

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2023/09/13

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25:56

Critical Friends and Therapy Dogs

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2023/06/21

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15:00

On Tour with Andrew from Manchester

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2023/06/14

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23:07

Fen-life and Friends at Old Leake

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2023/06/07

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14:24

Over Hills and Dales with Marie

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2023/06/01

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