A podcast which tells the stories of active citizens in Birmingham has turned its attention to how Angling is being used to revitalise neighbourhoods and give young people a new outlook on life.
The Grassroots Channel (http://www.podnosh.com/grassroots) spoke to Andy walker of Get Hooked on Fishing (http://www.ghofmidlands.co.uk/) about the project which is now spreading through the city and the Midlands. Andy work with many children with with disabilities or those involved in crime change their lives.
Hear how Andy’s work has helped Jacob Dearsley and his family. It is an inspiring and encouraging story of what can be achieved when combine a pole with patience, expertise and a simple idea..
You can listen to the podcast featuring GHOF as an mp3 download (its free) through this link:
http://www.podnosh.com/programmes/bcen060421fishing.mp3
You can find further details of the Grassroots Channel at either www.podnosh.com or www.bcen.net
