T.I.M.E on BBC Essex Radio

Basildon has been shortlisted for Town of Culture 2028, and BBC Essex’s Ben Fryer spent the day in the town to explore what makes Basildon such a strong contender. As part of his visit, he interviewed a range of local voices including our very own Marc and Rob.

It was an incredible opportunity to explain how the charity started, the inspiration behind our work and why access to culture and the arts matters so deeply for people with dementia and learning disability.

You can listen to the clip of Marc and Rob here:

Other contributors to the programme included grime artist Rolla Payback as well as volunteers and staff at the Towngate Theatre.

We’re thrilled that Basildon has reached the final stages of the competition and wish the team the very best of luck. Marc and Rob, both Basildon born and bred, are proud to be part of Basildon’s cultural heritage.

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