Exeter CVS Radio Show
Usually broadcast on local community radio station Phonic FM106.8 on Thursdays from 2-4pm, the CVS show includes news, discussion and interviews about different CVS projects, the work of its members, and the latest volunteering opportunities (set to 90s trance music by DJ Volops and Apache Starfighter!)... as well as light-hearted chat and an eclectic range of music.
You can listen to the latest shows below, previous shows on our archive page, or in a pop-up window so you can continue to browse the site while listening.
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Poltimore House
Thursday, 22 March 2012 00:00
Come and be a part of this historical house's future while exploring its past...
Poltimore House's Restoration Project is no "behind-the scenes-wait-till-it's-finished-before-you-look" operation.
We can all be a part of it, and on today's CVS Radio Show Poltimore's Volunteer Co-ordinator Simon Tootell and Friend of Poltimore Pat Read joined John to talk about the hands-on opportunities available to volunteers, and the Calendar of Events for 2012 that we can all go along and enjoy.
Volunteer in the house or garden, become a Friend of Poltimore, or simply enjoy the events!
Stallcombe House
Thursday, 08 March 2012 00:00
Get involved in a dream that came true - organic food growing, alpacas, horses, goats, and a range of crafts, cookery and arts activities await anyone who would like an exciting and rewarding day out.
Or better still, why not volunteer at Stallcombe House and help the residents get the most out of their work while gaining both support experience and practical skills?
Stallcombe trustee Chris joined us on the show to talk about this exceptional residential home for adults with learning disabilities, and how they hope that more people will come along and help out by taking advantage of the Activity Days or by joining as a trustee or hands-on volunteer.
We were also joined by Paul Simmons of Curo CSR who has been working with Stallcombe to get socially responsible businesses to support their work, and he told us about the upcoming Corporate Charity Golf Day event at Woodbury Golf Club on 19th April.
Paul is encouraging local businesses to upskill their staff while supporting the work of local charities through ongoing volunteer work and one-off events.
Email Paul on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out more.
Also on the show this week: Riverside Christian Centre are holding a Craft Day on Saturday 10th March from 10 till 2 - plenty of fair-trade cake and craft stalls ahoy!
And you can drop off stuff you no longer want to Exeter CVS this week for their Waste Not Want Not event next Thursday. No bulky items or electricals please, but pretty much anything else.
Plus all the latest volunteering opportunuties from DJ Volops...
Energy, Recycling and the Kenyan Connection...
Thursday, 01 March 2012 00:00
Want to keep warm and save money? Recycle your old stuff and pick up some handy new kit? Meet people and get locally and globally connected? Well you've come to the right place..
On this week's CVS Show John was joined by Geoff from Transition Exeter who have 2 energy efficiency workshops coming to a venue near you on the next two Saturdays.
Check out this link to get all the warm and cosy details...
Karen and Beth from Exeter CVS' British Council Project talked about Beth's recent social action fact-finding trip to Kenya, and how volunteers and active citizens from both countries are transforming lives.
Then Karen updated us on the great success of her recent Waste Not Want Not recycling events (see picture) in Honiton, where people brought what they didn't want, took away what they did want, and all that was left over was a small box of broken crockery..
Karen would like to hear from people who are keen to help her organise more Waste Not Want Not events, hopefully spreading the recycling vibe to Exeter...
Listen to find out more, and contact Karen on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to get involved. You don't want to be found wanting now, do you?...
WORDS
Thursday, 23 February 2012 00:00
WORDS is a new Community Creative Writing Group.
"The aim of the group is to encourage writing skills in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. The course runs for 12 weeks every other Saturday, commencing Saturday 10 March 2012.
During the course we will have guest tutors to guide and advise each person." says course tutor and local writer Barabara McCarthy.
Barbara joined us on the show to take us on a mercurial and uplifting voyage of verbal counterpoint and glittering wordplay, exploring the writers that have inspired her, and the wonder of the creative process itself. All helped along by a healthy dollop of operatic tours de force that will both divert and a-muse...
For further information contact Barbara McCarthy on 01884 34299 for a chat,
or email Barbara on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Volunteering for Stronger Communities
Thursday, 16 February 2012 00:00
Skilled at working with some of the hardest to reach communities, Corena will be enabling people to identify their communities' needs, access hands-on experience and training opportunities, and build better lives both personally, and within their own neighbourhoods.
Learn how you could be involved on an individual, business or organisational level to really and truly make your world a better place.
Let Corena strengthen and connect you by clicking here now...
Happy Hearts, Battenburg Bliss and Womens' Workshops...
Thursday, 09 February 2012 00:00
British Heart Foundation open their spectacular new Exeter superstore, Bliss charity volunteers bake cakes for premature babies, and innovative new workshops encourage unemployed women to bring out the best in themselves. And have a manicure.
What a mixture! Relax and dive in as Bruce and John talk you through it all. And with the latest volunteering opportunities as the icing on the cake, what more could you possibly want?...
Seed Swap and Potato Spectacular
Thursday, 02 February 2012 00:00
Andi from Exeter's Harvest Project team joined us on the show to talk about the upcoming event, and to encourage folk to rummage through their seed boxes and bring along their excess supplies to swap for something new.
There will also be plenty of seeds donated for those who are starting out on growing their own food, as well as growing advice and a Gardeners' Question Time style panel of experts to answer your horticultural queries. Listen to the show to find out all the details and make 2012 a year of home-grown, organic loveliness...
Transitions Update...
Thursday, 26 January 2012 00:00
Help someone make the move from supported to independent living.
Transition volunteers support, enable and empower their clients in developing the skills they need to successfully manage their own lives.
ECI's Laura Calloway joins Bruce and John to update on the successful volunteer-client matches that Transitions has brought together so far, and encourages listeners to come along and find out becoming a Transitions volunteer and taking advantage of the accredited mentor training programme.
Listen to the show and make 2012 the year you make a positive difference to someone's life, and your own.
Free Training!
Thursday, 19 January 2012 00:00
Come one, come (nearly) all!
The CVS Learning Team join us in the studio to talk about the exciting new menu of free training opportunities available over the next 3 months.
Let Jo and Fiona tempt you with one-to-one computer basics sessions, accredited Level 1 IT qualifications, Personal Development and Goal-Setting workshops, and innovative yet practical Employment Skills Awards.
Anyone out of work and on a wide range of benefits, folk over 50, carers, lone parents, or partners of any of the above are all eligible for these courses, and will receive personalised advice and guidance in order to help them move forward with their lives.
Also on this weeks show:
- The new Connecting Communities (C2) programme for Beacon Heath is launched - hear a brief overview of this exciting new approach to improving the health and wellbeing of communities through the power of complexity theory. Find out more by clicking across to the Health Complexity Group website or email the local team This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- The Eden Project thanks us locals by offering ludicrously cheap entry fees (but be quick, the offer ends soon)
- Volunteering opportunities galore to help you fulfil your resolution to be a more wonderful human being. Go on, do it!
West of England College
Thursday, 08 December 2011 00:00
Support children and young people with little or no sight by taking part in exciting fundraising events for West of England School & College (WESC). Caroline, Ashley and Harry joined us in the studio to talk about all things WESC.
Students Ashley and Harry talk about their lives, their studies and their work on WESC's own in-house radio station.
Listen now to discover how life can be not so much about what you can't do, but about what you can do...
Eddystone Trust and World AIDS Day
Thursday, 01 December 2011 00:00
1st December is World AIDS Day and this year marks the 30th anniversary of the HIV virus' identification. We are joined by Paul, Maria and Kate from the Eddystone Trust, an independant organisation providing information and support for anyone affected by HIV across the South West.
The team looks at facts and myths about HIV and AIDS, including transmission; local, national and global stats; the support services Eddystone provides and how to access them, and the cutting edge treatment, care and available to people living with HIV in the UK in 2011.
Arm yourself with the real facts about HIV and find out how you can help Eddystone by becoming a volunteer by listening to the show now...
Killerton House
Thursday, 17 November 2011 00:00
Enthusiasm and a friendly smile are the only qualifications needed to volunteer at this beguiling 18th Century National Trust property.
From the vibrant history of the Acland family and their exquisite costume display, to the magnificent gardens and a calendar of exciting events, Killerton has something special to offer visitors and volunteers alike. Christina and Chris talk us through the history of the property and how volunteers can be a part of this welcoming family home.
Listen now to be intrigued, delighted and inspired...
Police Puppies, Posh Parties and Peruvian Passion
Thursday, 10 November 2011 00:00
A sparkling array of exciting voluntary opportunities and glamorous fundraising events beckon this week as Emily updates us on all the latest from the world of volunteering.
From sashaying down the catwalk in Naomi Campbell's cast-offs to homing and training a German Shepherd, Emily whisks us off on a charity-fuelled high-octane ride to an exclusive art auction, a festive day at the races, a night at the roulette table, and then finally deposits us, dizzy but inspired, at the top of a Peruvian mountain.
Listen now to find out what on earth is going on...
It's Trustees' Week!
Thursday, 03 November 2011 00:00
Find out how to b
ecome a trustee and get directly involved with a cause you're passionate about. Trustees are the backbone of every voluntary organisation, and an increasing number of charities are looking to diversify their trustee boards and broaden their skills and outlook.
Listen as Emily, Bruce and John explore the heady and exciting world of trusteeship and how people can develop personally and professionally by being at the heart of a local charity. We are also joined on the phone by CVS trustee Hazel Craddock explaining how the role has positively affected her life and her work, and why she would like to see more young people getting involved.
Decide what your passion is and how you can fulfil it by listening to the show now...
A La Ronde
Thursday, 20 October 2011 00:00
Discover the secrets of this beautiful quirky roundhouse and how you can be involved in developing this unique example of local heritage, as the National Trust's Nicola Perryman joins John and Emily to delve into the incredible history and unlikely curiosities of A La Ronde, and the exciting opportunities it can offer to visitors and volunteers alike.
Why was it built?... Why is it 16-sided?.. And what exactly is the mysterious Shell Gallery?...
All these conundrums and more will be solved when you listen to the show...
Ready for RAMM's re-opening?...
Thursday, 13 October 2011 00:00
On 15th December Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Musuem has its official re-opening. With never-before-seen artefacts being unveiled, innovative exhibitions, and a brand new interactive design, RAMM's Alice, Yvonne and Simon whet our appetites with some exclusive peeks at what's in store...
So what will it be like? How can volunteers get involved? Is Gerald the Giraffe ok?
Get Globally Connected!
Thursday, 06 October 2011 00:00
Linda Poole joined us to unveil the new Locally Engaged, Globally Connected programme. Locally active volunteers will get the chance to expand their knowledge and skills as community leaders, connect with their counterparts in other countries, and have the opportunity to go on a fact-finding expedition abroad.
This unique British Council inspired learning event is open to anyone engaged in helping their local community.
Active Devon
Thursday, 22 September 2011 00:00
James from Active Devon joined us to talk about participating and volunteering in sports in Devon.
Whether you just want to improve your fitness and have a bit of fun, get involved in competitive sports, or become a Sport Maker and organise and lead community sporting activities, Active Devon can provide the support and advice you need to get out there and get active.
3 Peaks Challenge
Thursday, 15 September 2011 00:00
Ashley and Paul from Magic Carpet will undertake the 3 Peaks Challenge to raise much needed funds for this well-loved local charity. They joined us in the studio along with Magic Carpet's Director Rob Wynne to talk about their work and ask for our help. You can donate online at their Big Give page here...
We were also joined by Time & Talents' Paul Simmons who introduced us to Nick, the manager of the new Exeter Waitrose branch, whose new team of employees helped local community project Harvest as part of their team-building programme. Waitrose have pledged to support local charities and community groups and will select three each month to sponsor.
Spoilers! - Emily reveals all…
Thursday, 08 September 2011 00:00
Emily from Exeter CVS and the Volunteer Centre joins us for a light-hearted look askance at the upcoming programme of events at the CVS.
We look at exclusive highlights from this season's training programme, the exciting build-up to Trustees' Week, the new UK Online learning opportunities; and some of the most unusual things people have done to raise money for their favourite charity...
24 hours on a waltzer, anyone?...
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