For over 200 years, Camden has forged a home for communities in London. As one of London’s most diverse and celebrated ‘villages’, it has welcomed individuals, new arrivals, the transient and the permanent, in a mosaic of individuals and communities.
In this eight-part podcast series, host Shlomo Levin talks to people who embody the spirit of the Borough to find out what it takes to build and maintain strong and happy communities. Having himself combined a career in the City with building a thriving community around South Hampstead Synagogue as its Rabbi, Shlomo explores how his guests give their beneficiaries a sense of belonging, value and recognition. More than anything, they celebrate the need for communities made up of fulfilled and valued individuals and the joy that being part of one can bring to enrichen lives.
Whether it’s the market, the arts, the canal, the pubs, the schools or the businesses, Camden is not just a feature of London’s world-renowned reputation. It is a home, a family and a group of communities whose presence is unlocked through this podcast series.
Camden Unlocked is a 8hwe Production.
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For over 200 years, Camden has forged a home for communities in London. As one of London’s most diverse and celebrated ‘villages’, it has welcomed individuals, new arrivals, the transient and the permanent, in a mosaic of individuals and communities.
In this eight-part podcast series, host Shlomo Levin talks to people who embody the spirit of the Borough to find out what it takes to build and maintain strong and happy communities. Having himself combined a career in the City with building a thriving community around South Hampstead Synagogue as its Rabbi, Shlomo explores how his guests give their beneficiaries a sense of belonging, value and recognition. More than anything, they celebrate the need for communities made up of fulfilled and valued individuals and the joy that being part of one can bring to enrichen lives.
Whether it’s the market, the arts, the canal, the pubs, the schools or the businesses, Camden is not just a feature of London’s world-renowned reputation. It is a home, a family and a group of communities whose presence is unlocked through this podcast series.
Camden Unlocked is a 8hwe Production.
Editor - Ell McKay
In this episode, Shlomo focuses on a lesser-known community in London: the Danish community. Karsten Moeller Hansen, Pastor of St Katharine’s Church in Regent’s Park, talks us through how he positions his Lutheran church in modern-day Britain. They also discuss the importance and value in having the space for communities to gather, celebrate and feel at home.
In this episode, Shlomo talks community, belonging and safety with Benaifer Bhandari, CEO of Hopscotch – a charity that supports thousands of marginalised individuals and their families in and around Camden. They discuss the importance of being seen, heard and safe in forming purpose and meaning in life. Benaifer tells us stories of hope for families looking to tackle the challenges they face, and how we protect women, the elderly and young people at risk in today’s multicultural society.
TW: mentions of abuse and domestic violence
You can find out more on Hopscotch UK website: https://hopscotchuk.org/
In this episode, Shlomo speaks with Trust for London CEO Manny Hothi to gain an insight into the levels of deprivation across London, and about the realities of poverty and need in the capital. The heightened demand for housing, social capital, and the barriers facing those who are part of marginalised minority communities are all part of the mission that Manny and the Trust for London is driving. Tackling systemic challenges to make a difference to families and individuals within communities across the millions living in London today.
Trust for London: https://trustforlondon.org.uk/
In this episode, Shlomo speaks with Jane Myat, who was a GP at Caversham Practice for 24 years, to discuss ways in which we can support others by viewing healthcare differently.
In her more holistic approach to modern medicine, Jane takes us through how she helped transform her GP practice by opening up a therapeutic garden within it – named The Listening Space. Through this, she explores the importance of connection to not only brighten the lives of patients, but also to give them a sense of home.
In this episode, Shlomo speaks to literary agent and film producer Neil Blair, who talks us through his journey as a lawyer to a producer at Warner Bros, and how he came to be the agent of author of Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling.
His life as a literary agent has come with its fair share of challenges. One which has become central to the attention of the masses is the debate around freedom of speech and the pressure that comes with managing clients of differing views.
In a Borough filled with amazing individuals, Neil talks us through cancel culture and what can happen if we don’t speak out.
In this episode, Shlomo speaks to an individual who is enabling sport and play for children in Camden and the areas surrounding. Coram’s Fields is a seven-acre sanctuary for children in the heart of Bloomsbury with one unique and memorable rule: “no adult can enter without a child”. Stuart Woods, CEO of Coram’s Fields, talks us through the services they run to improve the confidence and social skills of local young people, keeping them active, happy and safe.
By proactively understanding the needs of the local community, Stuart and his team address the challenges young people are facing and provide the spaces for them to be supported and flourish in their community.
You can follow their work at coramsfields.org
In this episode, Shlomo speaks with entrepreneur and investor Robin Klein about why he chose to set up base in Somers Town: a neighbourhood of Camden with a lesser-known, yet fascinating history. They discuss the disparity of an area which is home to looming buildings with tech giants like Google, but also high levels of deprivation.
Phoenix Court supports grassroots infrastructure to develop community and serves as the ideal case study for how businesses can support the community around them. A microcosm for the spirit and story of Camden, and potentially beyond.
Phoenix Court: https://www.phoenixcourt.vc/
In this episode, Shlomo speaks with Tina Ramdeen, Associate Director of Young People at The Roundhouse, one of Camden’s most iconic and renowned venues. We learn about her background in youth programmes and about the fantastic and influential work The Roundhouse is doing to use music as a key driver for success in the lives of the thousands of young people in North London who enter their doors each year.
You can follow their work at https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/
For over 200 years, Camden has forged a home for communities in London. As one of London’s most diverse and celebrated ‘villages’, it has welcomed individuals, new arrivals, the transient and the permanent, in a mosaic of individuals and communities.
In this eight-part podcast series, host Shlomo Levin talks to people who embody the spirit of the Borough to find out what it takes to build and maintain strong and happy communities. Having himself combined a career in the City with building a thriving community around South Hampstead Synagogue as its Rabbi, Shlomo explores how his guests give their beneficiaries a sense of belonging, value and recognition. More than anything, they celebrate the need for communities made up of fulfilled and valued individuals and the joy that being part of one can bring to enrichen lives.
Whether it’s the market, the arts, the canal, the pubs, the schools or the businesses, Camden is not just a feature of London’s world-renowned reputation. It is a home, a family and a group of communities whose presence is unlocked through this podcast series.
Camden Unlocked is a 8hwe Production.
Editor - Ell McKay
