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Hello You the Shropshire podcast with Jim Hawkins

Jim Hawkins
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
Mental Health
Parkinson's Disease
Knitting
Together Alliance Protest
Hello You
Rainbow Wise
Kyle's Home
Meanderings
Quadriplegia
Photography
Histomap
Shrewsbury Flower Show
Get Out and Get Arty
Rock Music School
Flags Controversy In the UK
Shirehall
Tesco Extra Halskirts
Shrewsbury Victorian Cemetery

I’m trying to give you something a little different. Hello You is about stuff, and things. People, and stories. Shrewsbury, and Shropshire. Mental health and well-being. History and heritage. Arts, culture and music. Faith, belief and the complexities of life. I’m a good listener. It’s what I do. And for Hello You, I’m listening to (and talking with) fascinating people, mostly but not always from ... more

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Latest Episodes

In Shropshire, boxing training is helping people living with Parkinson’s

Steve has Parkinson’s disease.

Once a week, he undertakes boxing training with Iain Howard at Brightstar Boxing in Shrewsbury.

What difference does boxing training make to St... more

I don’t want to be part of anything where other human beings are called ‘scum’

… and I nearly was, on Saturday.

Instead, I went to a favourite Shrewsbury café for a lemonade, and had something of a rant into the Hello You recorder.

Then I sat on ... more

A better deal for Hello You the Shropshire podcast subscribers

At least, I think it is. But do you agree?

I’m proposing to cut the annual subscription rate in half, and paid subscribers will receive episodes forty-eight hours before everyone else. more

A music hall star, a WW2 airman and his family, the first Bishop of Japan, a pioneering physiotherapist and more

Have you ever explored the Victorian cemetery in Shrewsbury? Do you even know where it is?

I went to the recent Open Day at the cemeter... more

‘You can come here and stare at the whole environment in awe’

Every so often, I take myself off to sit on a bench somewhere in Shropshire, and record conversations with whomsoever happens to sit on the bench with me.

On Whit Sunday (the Sunday of t... more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jimallthetime.substack.com

A Sunday soundscape in vivid stereo

It’s been a while since I published a ‘soundscape’ episode of Hello You the Shropshire podcast. Sunday afternoon, though, p... more

It’s the first Bench episode of 2026!

Here’s something I started doing on the radio about twenty years ago, and I’ve carried on as part of Hello You the Shropshire podcast.

It’s a very simple idea: I sit on a bench, somewhere in Shropshire, and tal... more

‘It really is as though one person is speaking directly to you, saying it’s going to be all right’

Formerly The Emergency Poet, offering poetry on prescription from her vintage ambulance, Deb Alma is now best known as co-founder of the world’s first... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host

Recent Guests

Iain Howard
Representative of Brightstar Boxing
Brightstar Boxing
Episode: Hello You 167: Going five rounds with Parkinson's Disease
Paul Shidley
Former radio Shropshire listener encountered on bench
Unspecified
Episode: Hello You 166: 'If you can be nice to people in life, be nice to people'
Neville Street
Promoter from Stella 6PR interviewed on bench
Stella 6PR
Episode: Hello You 166: 'If you can be nice to people in life, be nice to people'
Sue Adams
Representative from Friends of Shrewsbury Cemeteries
Friends of Shrewsbury Cemeteries
Episode: Hello You 164: 'It's the little seeds throughout your life ...'
Anthea Renshaw
Wellbeing Arts Group organizer
Wellbeing Arts Group
Episode: Hello You 164: 'It's the little seeds throughout your life ...'
Sue (Grace?)
Noted in transcript as part of visit team
Bellevue Arts Festival / Bellevue area
Episode: Hello You 164: 'It's the little seeds throughout your life ...'
Anthea (another mention)
Welbeing Arts Group member
Wellbeing Arts Group
Episode: Hello You 164: 'It's the little seeds throughout your life ...'
Liz Townsley
Speaks about Cure Leukaemia and cycling fundraiser
Cure Leukaemia partner company
Episode: Hello You 163: 'Can you sponsor my mid-life crisis?'
Paul Sims
Leader/organizer of Bike and Brew charity program
Bike and Brew
Episode: Hello You 161: With the bikers at Montford Bridge

Host

Jim Hawkins
Host of Hello You, the Shropshire podcast

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hello You 167: Going five rounds with Parkinson's Disease
Q: Steve, can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got involved with Brightstar Boxing?
Steve explains his Parkinson's diagnosis, his initial hesitations, and how joining Brightstar Boxing helped him regain balance, confidence, and social connection.
Hello You 133: Blooms, bins, benches and Helen Ball
Q: Tell us how the in bloom competition has shaped Shrewsbury's town planning and public spaces.
Helen Ball describes a long-standing integration of horticulture with municipal planning, highlighting how local volunteers, council decisions, and community groups contribute to a consistent, high-quality presentation of the town, and how judging feedback informs ongoing improvements.
Hello You 130: 'I'm an optimist, I never give up'
Q: How does she respond to cynicism and online negativity?
She emphasizes patience, explains that many people don't understand policy intricacies, and notes that engaging constructively can change minds; she stresses the importance of listening and being visible in her community.
Hello You 130: 'I'm an optimist, I never give up'
Q: What is the long-term plan for children with special educational needs (EHCPs)?
She explains the SEND reform, the shift to SEND Hubs in mainstream schools, the pooling of staff rather than one-to-one support, and the aim to reduce backlogs while keeping children in their local communities.
Hello You 130: 'I'm an optimist, I never give up'
Q: What has her first year been like in Parliament?
She describes a very busy year with rapid legislative work, ongoing engagement with local residents and groups, and a push to ensure Shrewsbury isn't forgotten, while highlighting practical progress like NHS improvements and investment in local services.

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The show centers on intimate, local conversations that illuminate life in Shropshire through personal stories, community initiatives, and regional culture. Episodes frequently explore health and wellbeing, heritage, art and music, local governance, environmental advocacy, and the social fabric of Shropshire towns. The host leans into compassionate, storytelling-driven interviews with residents, activists, and experts, often tying individual experiences to broader community impact. A notable strength is the blend of accessible, everyday topics with meaningful, sometimes provocative, civic dialogue and historical context, making it a compelling platform for community-facing brands and organizations seeking local relevance and human-interest s... more

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Recent guests on Hello You the Shropshire podcast include:

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2. Paul Shidley
3. Neville Street
4. Sue Adams
5. Anthea Renshaw
6. Sue (Grace?)
7. Anthea (another mention)
8. Liz Townsley

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