Rainham Eco-Hub

Welcome to The Rainham Eco-Hub’s Tread Lightly Podcast, where we explore what it means to protect our planet, one step at a time. Today, we have a special guest, Jess—a passionate teenager who’s deeply concerned about the climate crisis and the world she’s inheriting. Jess joins us to share her journey, her worries, and the hope she holds onto for a more sustainable future. Tune in as we hear her heartfelt perspective, and find inspiration in her determination to make a difference. Let’s dive into Jess’s story and learn what we can all do to tread a little lighter.

Are you ready to explore the intersection of faith and environmental action?

Join Kayleigh & Liz for an eye-opening episode of The Rainham Eco-Hub’s Tread Lightly Podcast, where we delve into how diverse faith communities are uniting to tackle global environmental challenges. In this episode, we chat with Ajaib Hussain from Medway Interfaith Action about their inspiring initiatives that bring people from all walks of life together under a common cause.

In this episode, Kayleigh & Liz sit down with Andrew Mellen, the first Green District Council Leader in the country, to discuss the transformative power of green policies in politics. As the District Councillor for Bacton Ward, first elected in May 2019 and re-elected in May 2023, Andrew shares his journey from grassroots activism to leading Mid Suffolk District Council as its Leader and Cabinet Member for Performance and Resilience.

Unlock the secrets of recycling and environmental behaviour change in this week’s episode of the Tread Lightly podcast! Join Kayleigh & Liz as they sit down with Julia Heath and Stevie Hunt, two passionate Environmental Behaviour Change Officers from Medway Council. Discover how they’re revolutionising recycling efforts to create a cleaner, more sustainable community.

In this episode, discover the transformative journey of Phil Laurie, a retired engineer turned climate activist, in this inspiring episode. We delve into his unexpected path from engineering to environmental politics and how faith plays a pivotal role in his activism with Christian Climate Action. Explore the intersection of spirituality and social justice as Phil shares compelling stories from the frontlines of nonviolent protests.

Feeling overwhelmed by the news? Tune in for a refreshing dose of positivity!

In this week’s episode, Kayleigh & Liz chat with Lucy Abbott from the Eden Project about how community initiatives like The Big Lunch are creating waves of positive change. We delve into inspiring stories, explore why strong local networks matter more than ever, and uncover how small acts can lead to big environmental impacts.

Welcome to Series 2 of The Rainham Eco-Hub’s Tread Lightly Podcast with Kayleigh & Liz! In this episode we speak with Kieran Poole about his Rubbish Snooker project.

Welcome back to Season 2 of Rainham Eco Hub’s Tread Lightly Podcast with Kayleigh & Liz!. In Episode 1, Kayleigh & Liz look back at some of their favourite bits from Season 1, and look forward to the conversations they will having in Season 2.

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Belmonte, The Green Party’s candidate for Gillingham and Rainham. We explore the Green Party’s comprehensive environmental agenda, including their plans for local transport, protection of rivers, and environmental education. Kate shares their passion for creating a greener future and the specific policies they believe will drive meaningful change in our community.

Welcome back to another episode of Rainham Eco Hub’s “Tread Lightly” podcast! In this special episode, we discuss Rehman Chisti, the sitting MP for Rainham and Gillingham from the Conservative Party, who unfortunately did not respond to our invitation to join us and discuss his environmental policies ahead of the 2024 UK General Election.

While we were unable to speak with Mr. Chisti directly, we believe it’s important to engage with the topics and questions we had prepared for him, offering our listeners insights into what we hoped to learn about his stance on environmental issues.