Operation People Power with Dave Myers - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Green Space
Dave tasks his team with turning a run-down space in Bristol into a magnificent community garden. Using an army of local people, happy to give their skills and time, the garden is gradually cleared of brambles and weeds to become a space for the whole community. Dave discovers how green space and being outdoors plays a significant role in our well being
Social Inclusion
Britain meets Eunice. After losing her husband earlier this year, Eunice finds she has very few friends and feels lonely for most of her day. Dave meets up with charities which encourage elderly citizens to sing, dance and have fun. Dave's presenting team muster a squad of volunteers to put a smile back on to Eunice's face.
Freedom
Dave visits a volunteer run adventure playground and discovers that as well as providing a fantastic place for kids to play, it also plays a significant role in the lives of parents. In particular he meets Asher, who reveals how the playground essentially changed her life as she started to build her confidence when first moving to the area. Dave summons his team to renovate the area used by under-fives.
Leg Up
Dave meets Darren and Daniel. Both are recovering from addictions and are supported by a charity run café in Bristol. Dave is touched by their stories so tasks his army of helpers to help the café clear and renovate a yard space to allow it to serve and help more people.
Direction
Dave visits a volunteer-run project that is devoted to giving young people the support and guidance they need to make the right choices in life. Inspired by the characters he meets, Dave and his team muster a team of volunteers to improve a community space
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