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Make a Difference: Cornwall Episodes

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    Volunteering at Camborne Children's Clothes Bank

    The clothes bank operates on the first Tuesday of every month in Camborne.

  2. Therapy pets on the wards for staff and patients

    We've been on a paw patrol around Treliske which makes patients and hospital staff happy.

  3. The garden chalet that's open to everyone

    Sue Kneebone opens her garden and chalet up to all ages to share tea, cake and even play.

  4. The fancy dress loving bingo caller

    Gavin Hosking loves to wear fancy dress and make people in Pendeen smile.

  5. Running, rock pooling and raising money

    Orkney takes inspiration from nature and the challenges of island life

  6. Restored water garden creates free sanctuary

    Norman Trebilcock shows us around the 'Growing People' project at Lanjeth

  7. Really proud of our amazing work

    Cornwall Down Syndrome Advisory Group on the work they do to change lives

  8. Prickles and Paws Rescue 'hogspital'

    Prickles and Paws was co-founded by mum and daughter team Diane and Katy.

  9. Portreath's 'pocket rocket'

    Penny Platts is known for stitching, singing and volunteering around her community.

  10. Paddle, swim & run for my best friend

    Surf life saver Ellawyn did a 3 day charity 'Aquathalon' to support her friend Annie

  11. Meet the guardians of the wildflower meadows

    National Trust Rangers Nick Holden and Rhea Walter work between Godrevy and St Agnes.

  12. Legacy of a life devoted to teaching

    Volunteer Hilary Tyreman mentors family workers in Penzance through the Rainbow Project

  13. Knitting from the heart

    Carnon Downs WI Knit & Stitch make support cushions for cancer patients

  14. Inspired by an encounter with Cornish Choughs

    Rowena Castillo Nicholls leads walks and monitors butterfly, moth and bird species.

  15. Inclusive Lanhydrock gardening 'best day of week'

    Karen Balsdon-Johnson leads a gardening social hub for adults with learning disabilities

  16. Helping out during Storm Goretti

    Dave Corrigan rallied help in St Erth to rescue people and clear up after Storm Gorretti.

  17. Happiness through acts of kindness

    Albany's crafting and shoe box filling raises money and smiles

  18. Classroom cuddles with Hector

    Hector the dog visits children at St Newlyn East Learning Academy with his owner Jane.

  19. Calm and caring Dude

    The Dartmoor pony visits care homes to brighten up the day of those who live there.

  20. A space for friendship and happiness

    Reminiscence and fun is at the heart of Hayle Memory Cafe to support dementia

  21. 'We're here, we're queer and we always have been'

    Sophie Meyer from Queer Kernow CIC on helping the LGBT community to feel part of history

  22. 'We take everything from nappies to ambulances'

    Meet the local group who are still working to help those impacted by the war in Ukraine.

  23. 'The need to feel heard'

    Cathy Carter explains how her own life experience helps her as a volunteer counsellor

  24. 'The more I ran, the more I wanted to run'

    Harriet discovered that running and fundraising helped her cope with autism