{"id":1574,"date":"2025-09-12T10:42:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awesomearchie.co.uk\/?p=1574"},"modified":"2025-09-12T10:42:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:42:55","slug":"our-week-with-the-bbc-a-truly-inspiring-experience-awesome-archies-connection-club-and-wonderdog-winnie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awesomearchie.co.uk\/?p=1574","title":{"rendered":"Our Week with the BBC: A Truly Inspiring Experience, Awesome Archie’s connection club and Wonderdog Winnie!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What a busy but brilliant week it\u2019s been! Archie and I had the incredible honour of being invited onto BBC Radio Solent<\/strong>, where we were interviewed by the brilliant Alun Newman<\/strong>. It was such a pleasure to be able to share our thoughts about the \u201cMake a Difference Awards\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 an initiative that shines a light on everyday heroes who are making their communities stronger, kinder, and more connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Earlier in the year, Archie and I were lucky enough to serve as round one judges<\/strong> for the awards. Reading through the nominations was both humbling and uplifting \u2013 every single story showed the power of compassion, resilience, and community spirit. I then met up with fellow judges at the BBC solent studios to whittle them down to the final 4. Not an easy task I can tell you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week, it all came together at the glitzy awards ceremony held at Fratton Park Portsmouth Football Ground<\/strong>. The event was nothing short of magical. We were surrounded by people whose actions, big and small, are truly transforming lives. One highlight was meeting Aaron Phipps<\/strong>, Paralympian and inspirational speaker, whose story left us deeply moved. He even recorded a personalised message for my students \ud83d\ude42 THANKS ARRON \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The atmosphere in the room was electric \u2013 full of joy, gratitude, and a sense of shared purpose. It reminded us that no matter how small an act of kindness might seem, it can ripple out in ways we may never imagine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We left the awards feeling grateful, humbled, and deeply appreciative<\/strong>. To have played a small part in recognising such extraordinary individuals is a privilege we won\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A huge thank you to the BBC, Alun Newman, Helen Head and everyone involved in the Make a Difference Awards<\/strong>. You\u2019ve given us memories we\u2019ll treasure \u2013 and more importantly, you\u2019ve given recognition to people who truly deserve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Humbled, grateful,proud. What an honour to be a round one judge for this year’s “make a difference” awards And to chat to the legend. Aaron Phipps @BBC @Aaron Phipps – Paralympian #community<\/a> #celebrate<\/a> #radiosolent<\/a> #awesomearchie<\/a> #awards<\/a><\/p> \u266c Higher Love – Ben Fox<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote>