For poet, storyteller and playwright, Nandi Jola, life is not a rehearsal – it's the real thing.
And since leaving her native South Africa to move to Northern Ireland, the gifted and rebellious artist has made her mark – when Nandi’s in the room you hear her before you see her!
With the help of National Lottery funding, she has empowered young people from marginalised backgrounds to tell their stories through the arts.
In the latest episode of The National Lottery’s award-winning Game Changers podcast, we’ll hear how Nandi’s work started with a vision to help women forced into trafficking and exploitation. By encouraging these women and so many others to recognise that they and their stories matter, Nandi has been able to help inspire so many through her workshops, theatre, and poetry.
We also hear from Ferdi from Ouchhh Studio who pioneered an incredible AI projection which used data painting from the brainwaves of Nandi and our six other Arts and Film Game Changers, as the basis of a UK-first projection onto the outside of the V&A in London.
Listen to this moving new episode now: https://podfollow.com/game-changers
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‘Stand up for something even if you are standing alone,’ are the inspiring words of game changing Olympian and co-founder of the Black Swimming Association Alice Dearing.
After developing a passion for swimming from a young age with encouragement from her mum, Alice has achieved groundbreaking success and became the first black woman to swim for Team GB at an Olympic games.
In the latest episode of The National Lottery’s award-winning Game Changers podcast, we find out how Alice is now making waves with the Black Swimming Association challenging racial stereotypes surrounding black and Asian communities and swimming – regardless of race or background anyone can swim!
We’ll also hear from Seren Jones; one of the four co-founders of the Black Swimming Association discuss the process in setting up the project which has grown from a WhatsApp group to having a transformative impact on black and Asian communities.
This episode also features a special reading of Robert Montgomery’s poem ‘It’s Not About Winning’ by broadcasting legend Claire Balding.
Listen to this inspiring new episode now: https://podfollow.com/game-changers
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🎉 A huge thank you to all the game changing National Lottery-funded projects making a difference! Your dedication and hard work are truly inspiring. Together, we’re creating positive change and building stronger communities. 🙌✨ #NationalLottery30
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Wildlife conservation charity Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is working to save over 50 species worldwide by 2030. Thanks to those who’ve taken part in the National Lottery over the last 30 years, the team funded 5 years of research into conserving the amazing Scottish wildcat based in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. They’re not just game changers, they’re wildlife warriors. #NationalLottery30
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Wildlife conservation charity Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is working to save over 50 species worldwide by 2030. Thanks to those who’ve taken part in the National Lottery over the last 30 years, the team funded 5 years of research into conserving the amazing Scottish wildcat based in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. They’re not just game changers, they’re wildlife warriors. #NationalLottery30
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We’re celebrating Scottish music makers, Love Music! 🎤 Spearheaded by artistic director, Stephen Deazly, the volunteer-led team continue to collaborate with some of the country’s best musicians to deliver ambitious, high quality singing workshops to members of all abilities. The team have even performed with orchestras, opera companies and on stages all across the globe! The Love Music team aren’t just game changers, they’re musical masters. #NationalLottery30 The National Lottery Creative Scotland
With the goal to make the world a healthier and happier place, Paul Sinton-Hewitt is the founder of the global phenomenon parkrun.
After suffering from an injury which led him unable to compete in competitive running, Paul founded parkrun to help people of all abilities and backgrounds fall in love with the sport.
In the latest episode of The National Lottery’s award-winning Game Changers podcast, we find out how parkrun began from a simple idea and grew across into one of the most popular community sporting events in the UK and throughout the world
We’ll also hear from Robert Montgomery who wrote an incredible poem read by broadcaster and journalist, Claire Balding in honour of Paul and our sport game changers which was displayed in sporting locations across the UK. The poem ‘It’s Not About Winning’ was inspired by Paul’s parkrun mantra about it being a fellowship not a competition.
Listen to this exciting new episode now: https://podfollow.com/game-changers
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We’re in this world to try and make it a better place and game changer Trevor Lyttleton is working to make it happen.
A solicitor and a Grammy- nominated composer, Trevor has made it his mission to combat loneliness for elderly people across the UK.
In the latest episode of The National Lottery’s award-winning Game Changers podcast, find out how Trevor began his incredible charity, Re-engage and made a difference for so many.
We also hear from a special guest, broadcaster and DJ, Adele Roberts as we visit the incredible unveiling of portraits in honour of Trevor and six of our game changers at St. James’s Park created by artist Luis Gomez De Teran as part of The National Lottery’s 30th birthday celebrations.
Catch this inspiring episode now: https://podfollow.com/game-changers
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🏑 Team GB hockey Olympian and Sunday Times Sports Woman of The Year, Tess Howard has spent the last 3 years campaigning for change in women and girls’ sports kits and policies. Thanks to her own research, Tess has pioneered choice, comfort and freedom in female sports kit policies at grassroots and elite level.
Did you spot Team GB making history and competing in skorts AND shorts at the Paris Olympics? We can’t wait to see what’s next for Tess Howard and her team at Inclusive Sportswear. Tess isn’t just a gamechanger, she’s a history maker. 💥
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From the Eden Project and Bletchley Park to the Giant's Causeway visitors centre, The National Lottery has helped fund some of the most Game Changing moments in UK heritage and conservation over 30 years! To celebrate our 30th birthday, we’ve teamed up with Stepping Through Film to recreate some of the most memorable moments funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund over the past three decades. #NationalLottery30
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From parkrun and Eurovision to Derry-Londonderry being named the UK’s first City of Culture, The National Lottery has helped fund some of the most game changing moments in UK communities over 30 years! To celebrate our 30th birthday, we’ve teamed up with Stepping Through Film to recreate some of the most memorable moments funded by The National Lottery Community Fund over the past three decades. #NationalLottery30
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From the recreation of Shakespeare's Globe and The Angel of the North to BFI hits like This is England and The King's Speech, The National Lottery has helped fund some of the most Game Changing moments in UK art and film over 30 years! To celebrate our 30th birthday, we've teamed up with Stepping Through Film to recreate some of the most memorable moments funded by Arts Council England Arts Council of Northern Ireland Creative Scotland Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru | Arts Council of Wales BFI over the past three decades. #NationalLottery30
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