Fresh Air: Matson, Robinswood and White City
We spent a fortnight based at community hubs, sharing stories and meeting people who build community around Matson, Robinswood and White City.
'Strengths of Matson? Community every time'
Vanessa Worrall introduces Anna King to the team and their work at the Redwell Centre.
'Heart-warming' farewell to long-term PCSO
Former PCSO Chris Jenkinson lived and worked in the area for more than 15 years.
'I absolutely love my job'
Naomi Draper, from GL4, says providing arts and culture in the area is "so rewarding".
'Consistency is key' for young adults
Kickstart participant Kamen Jackson speaks to Chris Sandys
'I care passionately about growing food'
Therapeutic gardener Ruth Laidler introduces the growing space at Gloucester Services.
'We don't just do fishing' in angling community
Bert Mahoney, chair of Matson Anglers, speaks to Chris Sandys about life around the lake.
Social prescribing 'making a difference'
Jo Coulson and Tracey White say social prescribing is reducing GPs' waiting lists.
'The talent is here it just needs to be appreciated.'
Jussara Nazare speaks to Chris Sandys about appreciating the artists in Gloucester.
'The people are salt of the earth'
Matson resident Mike Norman says a strength of Matson is how everyone "pulls together".
'We're planning school radio from September'
Community artist Hannah Thompson is keen to empower people to make radio content.
'Not being able to see means I pick up people's character'
Church leader Andy Wilson talks to Chris Sandys about building a community he can't see.
'We just started digging' fruit and veg garden
Laura Isher says the Redwell Centre's new community garden is overflowing with produce.
'Stronger community means better quality of life'
Mark Gale says "this is really strong community and has so much to be proud of".
'If the need is there, then we're there'
Chief exec Sue Cunningham says "as long as there's need, GL Communities will be there".
Groups working together 'to make community right'
Matt Crabb from Matson's Gateway hub says the community often comes together "as one".
Robinswood Hill's 'a big and great space'
Nicola Simpson says green spaces within cities, like Robinswood Hill, are so important.
'Socialising a main part' of community woodshed
Paul Stepney says helping people socialise is a key element of his community woodshed.
'I am and I will always be learning'
Alan Rudge teaches workshop skills to disadvantaged young people in the Redwell Centre.
