0:00:02 > 0:00:03Across the UK, there are many people
0:00:03 > 0:00:06who would love to do something they think will enhance their community.
0:00:06 > 0:00:08Let's not leave the beach as we found it,
0:00:08 > 0:00:10let's leave it a little nicer.
0:00:10 > 0:00:13But what they are lacking is the money to get their bright ideas
0:00:13 > 0:00:14off the ground.
0:00:14 > 0:00:17My project needs your vote!
0:00:17 > 0:00:20We're giving individuals the chance to kick-start their venture
0:00:20 > 0:00:22with donations from their own communities.
0:00:22 > 0:00:24ALL: Hello!
0:00:24 > 0:00:25Brilliant, come on in, then.
0:00:25 > 0:00:26Come on!
0:00:26 > 0:00:30But to win that pot, and to make dreams a reality,
0:00:30 > 0:00:32they first need to win over an audience of locals
0:00:32 > 0:00:35who will be voting for their favourite idea.
0:00:35 > 0:00:37Is it going to be open 24 hours a day?
0:00:37 > 0:00:39Would this be sort of an annual event?
0:00:39 > 0:00:41What are your running costs likely to be?
0:00:41 > 0:00:42All across the country,
0:00:42 > 0:00:45there are local heroes prepared to go the extra mile
0:00:45 > 0:00:48to make our communities better places to live.
0:00:48 > 0:00:49- TEARFULLY:- It's very...
0:00:49 > 0:00:50Sorry.
0:00:51 > 0:00:53Unusual for me, very emotional.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56They just need a helping hand to get their ideas up and running.
0:00:56 > 0:01:00The champion who you have voted for is...
0:01:09 > 0:01:13Welcome to West Yorkshire, and the city of Wakefield.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15We've got the Pennines over there,
0:01:15 > 0:01:16and down there is the city,
0:01:16 > 0:01:21with the 247-foot spire of the Cathedral Church of All Saints,
0:01:21 > 0:01:23which is the tallest in Yorkshire.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31For over 1,000 years, Wakefield has been a busy market town.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35It also became known as a productive coal-mining area,
0:01:35 > 0:01:37as it lies within the South Yorkshire coalfield.
0:01:37 > 0:01:39However, traditional industries
0:01:39 > 0:01:41like mining and textiles declined,
0:01:41 > 0:01:44and this was one of the first places in England to be
0:01:44 > 0:01:47hit by mine closures, from the 1950s onwards,
0:01:47 > 0:01:49so the city had to reinvent itself.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54Today, we're five miles from the city in the market town of Ossett,
0:01:54 > 0:01:56and our home for the day is
0:01:56 > 0:01:59this very fancy French Renaissance town hall.
0:02:03 > 0:02:08It was built in 1905 and, suitably for us, from public donations.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10The clock is nearly 100 years old,
0:02:10 > 0:02:12but it's still wound every single day by the staff here.
0:02:14 > 0:02:15BELL TOLLS
0:02:20 > 0:02:25The four locals trying to get a good thing going today are Tom,
0:02:25 > 0:02:27leader of the Senior Citizens Group,
0:02:27 > 0:02:30who wants to help all his members to be silver surfers.
0:02:30 > 0:02:35Trish, who thinks her art students have star quality.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39Adam, who's fighting the battle of the bulge for the whole city.
0:02:39 > 0:02:44And Sheila, who has an unusual therapy idea for dementia patients.
0:02:44 > 0:02:47Each of the four community champions have an idea that could
0:02:47 > 0:02:49really help their local area,
0:02:49 > 0:02:51but to get the money that could make it happen,
0:02:51 > 0:02:54first they have to win over the community.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56You're moments away today from your pitches.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59- How are we feeling?- Oh, wonderful.
0:02:59 > 0:03:01- What about yourself, Adam? - I think I'll be all right.
0:03:01 > 0:03:02- I'll see how it goes.- Trish?
0:03:02 > 0:03:04I'm desperately forgetful.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06Desperately forgetful, I've been there!
0:03:06 > 0:03:07Tom, you seem really confident.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09It's just an act, but I've been practising!
0:03:09 > 0:03:11- Yeah?- Yeah. My handicap's come down, too!
0:03:13 > 0:03:15So, I guess no matter what happens today,
0:03:15 > 0:03:17the community have all been brought together.
0:03:17 > 0:03:19- Yeah.- That's right. - And just speak from the heart.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22Well, good luck to everybody, and I'll catch up with you later.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- Thank you. - Thank you very much.- Great stuff.
0:03:26 > 0:03:27CHEERING
0:03:29 > 0:03:30We're open for business. The doors are open.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32I wonder if they're going to be a tough crowd.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35Hello! ALL: Hello!
0:03:35 > 0:03:36Brilliant! Come on in, then.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38Come on! Hiya! You all right?
0:03:38 > 0:03:40Nice to see you. Kevin, pleased to meet you.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42Nice gloves. Lovely gloves! Like those.
0:03:43 > 0:03:44Thank you very much!
0:03:44 > 0:03:48Local people have been invited to hear what our community champions
0:03:48 > 0:03:52have to say, and will later vote for their favourite pitch.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54As they come in, they can make a cash donation
0:03:54 > 0:03:56towards the community fund.
0:03:58 > 0:03:59Great crowd today.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01When I say "great crowd" - lots of people,
0:04:01 > 0:04:03and lots of people means lots of donations.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07Whichever of the four pitches receives the most votes
0:04:07 > 0:04:08from the audience
0:04:08 > 0:04:12will win all of today's funds to start their community project.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15I'm more worried about the steps going down
0:04:15 > 0:04:17than I am about anything else.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20I can hear them. It's like the Coliseum going on in there,
0:04:20 > 0:04:22but I'm sure it'll be worth it in the end.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24- Um...- A bit nervous.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26A bit like the gladiators, isn't it?
0:04:26 > 0:04:29CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:04:29 > 0:04:30Hello, hello, hello!
0:04:33 > 0:04:35CHEERING
0:04:35 > 0:04:37Yeah, that's not bad, that's not bad.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41Ossett Town Hall and the community of Wakefield,
0:04:41 > 0:04:42hello!
0:04:42 > 0:04:44ALL: Hello!
0:04:44 > 0:04:48Now, shortly you are going to be hearing from four sets of people
0:04:48 > 0:04:52whose love for this community goes way above the norm.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54These people, all they want to do,
0:04:54 > 0:04:57is make a big difference with a small idea.
0:04:58 > 0:05:00But they need you,
0:05:00 > 0:05:01because it's down to you.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04You will decide who gets their vote.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08The person that gets the most votes takes home the pot of cash,
0:05:08 > 0:05:11and then tomorrow they will be able to start their projects.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13The question is, community of Wakefield,
0:05:13 > 0:05:15are we ready to get a good thing going?
0:05:15 > 0:05:17ALL: Yes!
0:05:17 > 0:05:21Right, let's welcome our first person to the floor.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24Now, he is a senior-citizen champion,
0:05:24 > 0:05:28who wants all of his members not to miss out on the digital age.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30Please welcome Tom Long.
0:05:30 > 0:05:35CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:05:36 > 0:05:38- Hi, Kevin.- Good luck, Tom. - Thank you.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45Hi, everybody! My name is Tom Long,
0:05:45 > 0:05:49and I'm chair of the Senior Citizens Support Group,
0:05:49 > 0:05:51which is based here in Ossett, and in Horbury.
0:05:56 > 0:05:57The village of Horbury,
0:05:57 > 0:06:00just three miles south of Wakefield town centre,
0:06:00 > 0:06:04was Tom's first choice for setting up the family home 43 years ago.
0:06:04 > 0:06:08This is where my wife and I moved in 1974.
0:06:08 > 0:06:13When we came here, our two boys were both at the primary school.
0:06:13 > 0:06:14By the time we left, 25 years later,
0:06:14 > 0:06:16they were both at university.
0:06:17 > 0:06:20Although retired from his property-investment business,
0:06:20 > 0:06:21Tom has never been busier,
0:06:21 > 0:06:25as he is chairman of the local Senior Citizens Support Group,
0:06:25 > 0:06:28with over 600 very active members.
0:06:28 > 0:06:30ROCK N ROLL GUITAR
0:06:36 > 0:06:39The whole idea of the Senior Citizens Support Group is really
0:06:39 > 0:06:43to provide a motivation for older people to come out of the house,
0:06:43 > 0:06:47so we organise roughly 150 different events throughout the year.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50Today's event is a weekly fun and fitness class,
0:06:50 > 0:06:54which also encourages people to socialise outside of their home.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57I'm 70 tomorrow, so I'm going to give it all I've got.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02You get quite involved with it.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06It's not just the keep fit, it's the atmosphere that it brings with it.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12Tom is always developing new activities for the members.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15Now, we're just looking at the programme for 2018
0:07:15 > 0:07:18and I just wondered if you'd any ideas of something new
0:07:18 > 0:07:19that you might want to do.
0:07:19 > 0:07:23Always top of the agenda at any get-together is the real struggle
0:07:23 > 0:07:25to stay up to speed with technology.
0:07:25 > 0:07:28What's happened in the last 60 and 70 years is
0:07:28 > 0:07:31the major move in technology, and people are frightened of it,
0:07:31 > 0:07:34and we're trying to encourage them not to be.
0:07:34 > 0:07:38More or less chase the mouse rather than use it!
0:07:41 > 0:07:44When the Senior Citizens Group recently acquired a new office,
0:07:44 > 0:07:48Tom had a vision to address these issues by setting up
0:07:48 > 0:07:50an internet access point for pensioners.
0:07:51 > 0:07:55Older people do have problems with accessing the internet,
0:07:55 > 0:07:57and they get very, very frustrated
0:07:57 > 0:08:01when television adverts tell them to go to .uk, .com,
0:08:01 > 0:08:04and yet they can't, because they haven't got the equipment.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07Affectionately calling it the Pensioners' Pit Stop,
0:08:07 > 0:08:10Tom is convinced he can meet all online needs.
0:08:10 > 0:08:15This idea of being able to be used constantly by our members
0:08:15 > 0:08:18for things that they can't get anywhere else
0:08:18 > 0:08:22appeals, and we want to really get that off the ground,
0:08:22 > 0:08:24move it forward, and move it forward quickly.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26It's a hidden thing to a lot of people,
0:08:26 > 0:08:29but if they had someone with them to show them,
0:08:29 > 0:08:32to guide them, and to teach them, even, to do it,
0:08:32 > 0:08:33then perhaps it would be better for them,
0:08:33 > 0:08:35and they wouldn't be as afraid.
0:08:39 > 0:08:45Senior Citizens Support Group is trying to eradicate loneliness
0:08:45 > 0:08:47in older people.
0:08:47 > 0:08:48We have 600 members.
0:08:50 > 0:08:53500 of them do not have an e-mail address.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56It therefore follows logically that, perhaps,
0:08:56 > 0:08:58they don't have access to the internet, either.
0:08:58 > 0:09:00Now, after a year of trying,
0:09:00 > 0:09:04the Senior Citizens Support Group have managed to obtain an office
0:09:04 > 0:09:08and we wanted to make real use of that office,
0:09:08 > 0:09:11so our plan is extremely simple.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14What we want to do is to provide access
0:09:14 > 0:09:18so that older people can come into the office,
0:09:18 > 0:09:22and we will access the internet for them.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24Now, one of the big things at the moment is
0:09:24 > 0:09:28that it's about five years since bus passes were introduced,
0:09:28 > 0:09:33and what we find is the simplest and easiest way to renew your bus pass
0:09:33 > 0:09:35is online.
0:09:35 > 0:09:37Brilliant! Who has bus passes?
0:09:37 > 0:09:38The elderly.
0:09:40 > 0:09:41Yes, sir, you!
0:09:41 > 0:09:44Who doesn't have access to the internet? The elderly!
0:09:44 > 0:09:47Come into the office, we'll do it for you.
0:09:48 > 0:09:53Now, to set this system up correctly is not going to cost a fortune.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55We need to purchase a laptop,
0:09:55 > 0:09:57we need to purchase a printer.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00We maybe need a desk and a chair.
0:10:00 > 0:10:03Oh, and I forgot one thing, the most important,
0:10:03 > 0:10:05particularly if the elderly are visiting,
0:10:05 > 0:10:08we need facilities for tea and coffee.
0:10:08 > 0:10:12So, we're only looking for a relatively small amount of money,
0:10:12 > 0:10:16but it could make big things happen.
0:10:16 > 0:10:20So all I can say to you is we're determined that the elderly
0:10:20 > 0:10:24should not be excluded from the best rates for gas,
0:10:24 > 0:10:27electricity or other utilities, or holidays.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30Thank you very much for listening to me,
0:10:30 > 0:10:32but let's have internet for seniors.
0:10:32 > 0:10:33Thank you.
0:10:33 > 0:10:34CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:10:34 > 0:10:36For his Pensioner Pit Stop,
0:10:36 > 0:10:39Tom wants £250 for a laptop,
0:10:39 > 0:10:40£90 for a printer,
0:10:40 > 0:10:42and £60 for stationery.
0:10:47 > 0:10:48He was nervous earlier on.
0:10:48 > 0:10:49You wouldn't know, would you?
0:10:49 > 0:10:51Brilliant. Great pitch, Tom, great pitch.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53So we're going to open the floor now.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56Is there anybody that's got a question about Tom's project?
0:10:56 > 0:10:58Can I just ask,
0:10:58 > 0:11:01how are you going to man the facility
0:11:01 > 0:11:03that you're offering to the elderly?
0:11:04 > 0:11:07We've recruited the volunteers, and we've trained them.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10Is it going to be open for 24 hours a day, or for...?
0:11:10 > 0:11:13No, sir, it definitely will not be open 24 hours a day
0:11:13 > 0:11:15because I need my beauty sleep.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19But you won't be the only one, of course.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- Of course not.- You mentioned in your pitch there, Tom,
0:11:21 > 0:11:24that you won't need much to start you off.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- No.- So how much are you talking?
0:11:26 > 0:11:28How much is "not much"?
0:11:28 > 0:11:31Oh, well, in my terms, not much is no more than about 20 grand...
0:11:31 > 0:11:32- LAUGHTER - No!
0:11:32 > 0:11:35No, around about £500 is all we need to get it off the ground.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38A round of applause, please, for Tom Long, everybody. Tom!
0:11:38 > 0:11:40CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:11:40 > 0:11:42Recent government figures confirm
0:11:42 > 0:11:45that the least-active age group online are the over-65s,
0:11:45 > 0:11:49with only four in ten over-75s with internet access.
0:11:49 > 0:11:53This means most are missing out on the digital era.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55We could hear them cheering out here.
0:11:55 > 0:11:56Don't tell us it were terrifying.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58No, it wasn't, it was brilliant.
0:11:58 > 0:12:02Now, there are many community groups - and individuals, for that matter -
0:12:02 > 0:12:05who do sterling work in the Wakefield area.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08Now, our next pitcher believes that her students are so good
0:12:08 > 0:12:10they can have an exhibition.
0:12:10 > 0:12:12Please welcome Trish Hollies.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:12:28 > 0:12:30Hello, everybody. Thank you for that lovely, warm welcome.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34I can't tell you what the nerves are like backstage, but here we go.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37I'm Trish, and I'm an educational coordinator
0:12:37 > 0:12:39for the Workers' Educational Association,
0:12:39 > 0:12:43and the area I work in is Wakefield and the Five Towns.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48Trish's job as an education officer involves setting up
0:12:48 > 0:12:52a variety of classes for adults with learning disabilities
0:12:52 > 0:12:54across the Wakefield area.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56One of her personal favourites is art.
0:12:57 > 0:13:01- What's all this that you're using? - It's called a collage.
0:13:01 > 0:13:06Ah, so this is a bit of a new project for you, then, isn't it?
0:13:07 > 0:13:11And art is something that she's always been passionate about.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13If I look back in my life,
0:13:13 > 0:13:18things that I've created myself have given me a feeling of self-worth.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22When her son, Ben, was diagnosed with severe dyslexia,
0:13:22 > 0:13:25art played a key role in his education.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28He really, really struggled with reading.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32Art, for him, has been a route to success, really.
0:13:33 > 0:13:36Ben took his artwork incredibly seriously,
0:13:36 > 0:13:40went on to university, and he now works in the West End.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43He works in the wardrobe department, and as a dresser.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47Now I really want to help people to experience the same success
0:13:47 > 0:13:49that my son has had.
0:13:49 > 0:13:53Trish manages over 50 classes in a variety of subjects.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56In her art classes, she can see real development.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59It really helps with their...
0:13:59 > 0:14:02..self-esteem and their confidence.
0:14:04 > 0:14:05Let's have a look. Do you just want...
0:14:05 > 0:14:07Mandy Williams is an art-and-crafts tutor,
0:14:07 > 0:14:10and passionate about art therapy.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13It's just fantastic to see people grow, grow in confidence,
0:14:13 > 0:14:15especially if they can exhibit their artwork,
0:14:15 > 0:14:17and developing their own ideas.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20Trish and Mandy believe their students' work
0:14:20 > 0:14:22should have a wider audience and appreciation,
0:14:22 > 0:14:27so want to put on a professional exhibition in a central location.
0:14:27 > 0:14:29They believe the community will benefit
0:14:29 > 0:14:31by appreciating local students' artwork,
0:14:31 > 0:14:34and the students will get a real sense of achievement, too.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37I'm quite pleased with that.
0:14:39 > 0:14:40But as this is a new venture,
0:14:40 > 0:14:44there's no money to frame all the work and set up the exhibition.
0:14:44 > 0:14:47Trish wants to raise funds to have all work framed,
0:14:47 > 0:14:49and displayed professionally.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52If you create a picture,
0:14:52 > 0:14:54you're very proud of it.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57If you're able to put it in a frame,
0:14:57 > 0:15:01and put it somewhere where other people will see it,
0:15:01 > 0:15:03that makes it really special,
0:15:03 > 0:15:06and I think to feel valued as a person
0:15:06 > 0:15:10is a tremendous boost to your mental health and wellbeing.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18The title for our project is called In The Frame.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22My aim is to raise the profile of
0:15:22 > 0:15:26the work those with learning disabilities are able to do,
0:15:26 > 0:15:29and how much they can contribute to the art world.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31We want to have a big exhibition
0:15:31 > 0:15:34of professionally framed students' work.
0:15:34 > 0:15:38You can see some of our students' wonderful work behind me.
0:15:38 > 0:15:42It looks spectacular because it's been beautifully framed,
0:15:42 > 0:15:44but that costs money.
0:15:44 > 0:15:47I would like you to meet one of our tutors, Mandy,
0:15:47 > 0:15:50and two of our students, Simon and Laura,
0:15:50 > 0:15:53who want to come out and meet you and say of few words.
0:15:53 > 0:15:55Thank you.
0:15:55 > 0:15:56CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:16:02 > 0:16:04Hello. My name's Mandy Williams.
0:16:04 > 0:16:06I'm an arts and crafts tutor.
0:16:06 > 0:16:09I consider it a real privilege to teach adults generally.
0:16:09 > 0:16:10And we have great fun.
0:16:10 > 0:16:13Simon, how do you feel when you're making your artwork?
0:16:13 > 0:16:16I like to do it, and I want to continue doing it.
0:16:16 > 0:16:17It gives me something to do,
0:16:17 > 0:16:20and I want to continue doing the art and crafts.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23How do you feel when you see your artwork actually framed?
0:16:23 > 0:16:25I feel like I've achieved it,
0:16:25 > 0:16:26and I'm very proud of it,
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- and it makes me feel fantastic. - Yeah. Excellent.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:16:37 > 0:16:39How could you not want to do this?
0:16:39 > 0:16:42I'd like to say thank you to everybody for listening to me.
0:16:42 > 0:16:43Please vote for us,
0:16:43 > 0:16:46because that's the only way I can take this forward,
0:16:46 > 0:16:48and make it happen. Thank you very much indeed.
0:16:48 > 0:16:49CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:16:49 > 0:16:51For her art exhibition,
0:16:51 > 0:16:54Trish needs £390 for professional framing
0:16:54 > 0:16:56and labelling of the artwork,
0:16:56 > 0:16:58£45 for invitations,
0:16:58 > 0:17:00£65 for event programmes,
0:17:00 > 0:17:04And £10 for invite postage costs.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07We've got some questions, I do believe, in the audience.
0:17:07 > 0:17:08Who would like to ask a question?
0:17:08 > 0:17:11The lady over there. Yes, what's your question?
0:17:11 > 0:17:14I would like to ask Trish, how many people do you think
0:17:14 > 0:17:15would come to the exhibition?
0:17:15 > 0:17:19With the students, their carers, their relatives,
0:17:19 > 0:17:23their friends, the wider public, I'd like to aim for 100.
0:17:23 > 0:17:25Happy with that?
0:17:25 > 0:17:26Another question for Trish, please.
0:17:26 > 0:17:29Yes, that lovely lady there with that beautiful blouse on.
0:17:29 > 0:17:30What's your question, please?
0:17:30 > 0:17:33Thank you. Hi, Trish.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36I'd just like to ask you, would this be sort of an annual event?
0:17:36 > 0:17:39Would you be looking to take it forward?
0:17:39 > 0:17:42It would be wonderful if it could be an annual event.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44Having the work framed individually
0:17:44 > 0:17:47costs a considerable amount of money.
0:17:47 > 0:17:51I had brought some unframed work today for you to see.
0:17:51 > 0:17:52And as lovely as it is,
0:17:52 > 0:17:54it just doesn't look like this.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56Well done for your pitch today, Trish.
0:17:56 > 0:17:58A round of applause, please, for Trish Hollies. Well done.
0:17:58 > 0:17:59CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:17:59 > 0:18:03Art therapy has long been credited with improving communication,
0:18:03 > 0:18:07relationships, and creating positive feelings.
0:18:07 > 0:18:09Right, let's just have a little chat now,
0:18:09 > 0:18:10see if we've found a winner yet.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12Who's impressed you so far?
0:18:12 > 0:18:14- Definitely Trish.- And why's that?
0:18:14 > 0:18:17I think the project that she's doing is invaluable.
0:18:17 > 0:18:19I think the people that she's working with,
0:18:19 > 0:18:21it sounds like they get a lot from it.
0:18:21 > 0:18:23And, yeah, she's definitely got my vote.
0:18:23 > 0:18:26- You've found your favourite already, haven't you?- Yes!
0:18:26 > 0:18:28You've found your favourite! The young lady there,
0:18:28 > 0:18:29who's impressed you so far?
0:18:29 > 0:18:32- I think Tom.- Why Tom?
0:18:32 > 0:18:35I'm in that age bracket, and I know where he's coming from,
0:18:35 > 0:18:38and the internet is so important.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41Well, still two more projects that possibly could sway your vote.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44You'll have to wait, and cast your vote shortly.
0:18:44 > 0:18:45Thanks for your input.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48Next up, we're talking about health and fitness.
0:18:48 > 0:18:52Now I don't need to tell you that obesity is a global problem.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55But here in Wakefield is one man who's determined
0:18:55 > 0:18:58to get the community here a little bit fitter.
0:18:58 > 0:19:00Please welcome Adam Redfern.
0:19:00 > 0:19:01CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- Thank you. - Good luck, Adam, good luck.
0:19:09 > 0:19:11Thank you. Thank you, everybody.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14So, basically, we're here to talk about our project,
0:19:14 > 0:19:17which is based over in the south-east district of Wakefield,
0:19:17 > 0:19:19and we're wanting to create a community gym.
0:19:22 > 0:19:25Adam grew up in South Elmsall and Upton in Wakefield,
0:19:25 > 0:19:26and works locally
0:19:26 > 0:19:30with a charity helping unemployed people back into the workplace
0:19:30 > 0:19:33through vocational courses and qualifications.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36They were from a lot of different backgrounds.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38Long-term unemployed.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40Some of them have had long-term injuries.
0:19:40 > 0:19:42Others have had issues happen in their life
0:19:42 > 0:19:45that has sort of stopped them moving forward into employment.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48And by offering them the training that we do at this centre,
0:19:48 > 0:19:50it's sort of getting them back on their feet.
0:19:50 > 0:19:52As a fitness fanatic himself,
0:19:52 > 0:19:56Adam believes, in addition to the vocational courses he teaches,
0:19:56 > 0:19:59that including elements of physical fitness
0:19:59 > 0:20:01is a huge benefit to future employees.
0:20:01 > 0:20:06We've also found that a lot of other unemployed people would benefit
0:20:06 > 0:20:08from being able to work on their physical fitness.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11Cos obviously when they're feeling physically more healthier,
0:20:11 > 0:20:13they're more likely to stay in a job.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16Squat down as far as you can, and back up.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19Adam's enthusiastic,
0:20:19 > 0:20:21he gets you going, he builds your confidence,
0:20:21 > 0:20:23he says you can do this, you CAN do this.
0:20:23 > 0:20:25Before I came here I didn't have much confidence,
0:20:25 > 0:20:26I didn't have much self-esteem.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28And through the physical training that we've had,
0:20:28 > 0:20:30it improved my confidence and my self-esteem...
0:20:30 > 0:20:32..loads.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35Adam's love for fitness - and specifically martial arts -
0:20:35 > 0:20:37has also led him to begin volunteer work
0:20:37 > 0:20:39and set up projects of his own.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42Martial arts was my way into volunteering, really.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46I started out, it was about 2006, at a local church hall.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49And they, like, had boxing and martial arts classes.
0:20:49 > 0:20:51And I went down there, volunteered.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54One of Adam's volunteer projects was to help set up and run
0:20:54 > 0:20:57a free fitness class for local community members.
0:20:57 > 0:21:00But when the building used for the classes was closed by the council,
0:21:00 > 0:21:04Adam and his class members were left looking for a new home.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06All this equipment that you can see here has come from
0:21:06 > 0:21:10the Northfield Community Centre, where we originated from.
0:21:10 > 0:21:12It got damp, and we had to close it down.
0:21:12 > 0:21:14So we've transferred the equipment up here.
0:21:14 > 0:21:16Having managed to secure a new venue
0:21:16 > 0:21:19and salvaged some of the original kit,
0:21:19 > 0:21:21Adam now has big plans to open a new gym
0:21:21 > 0:21:24that would offer free membership to local community members.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26I've come to the conclusion
0:21:26 > 0:21:28that this would be a really good space to develop
0:21:28 > 0:21:32as a little community gym for people that maybe can't afford
0:21:32 > 0:21:35a gym membership, or don't feel comfortable going to a gym.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37But to get the gym up and running,
0:21:37 > 0:21:39Adam needs money for more equipment.
0:21:39 > 0:21:42Obviously it needs doing up as an actual gym,
0:21:42 > 0:21:44all the mats laying out,
0:21:44 > 0:21:47some extra equipment, cos some of this equipment's ready for renewing.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50This room could make such a difference to people's lives
0:21:50 > 0:21:52in this community. They've had the facilities before,
0:21:52 > 0:21:54and we're trying to bring it back again.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56And this room is the key to doing that.
0:21:59 > 0:22:01The story behind it is we had a gym,
0:22:01 > 0:22:04but, actually, damp got in it, and the council closed it down.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07So we moved all the stuff to the community centre,
0:22:07 > 0:22:09and we wanted to fit it out for the community.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11It's something that we've really got a passion for,
0:22:11 > 0:22:14about getting people into employment,
0:22:14 > 0:22:16as using health and fitness as a way of doing that.
0:22:16 > 0:22:20And I'm now going to bring down Ben, who, eight weeks ago,
0:22:20 > 0:22:23came to see us about getting into employment,
0:22:23 > 0:22:26but actually, through engaging him in physical activity,
0:22:26 > 0:22:28cos he'd got no motivation,
0:22:28 > 0:22:30we've since been able to put him through courses
0:22:30 > 0:22:32and he's starting to look into jobs now.
0:22:32 > 0:22:33APPLAUSE
0:22:38 > 0:22:42So, Ben's going to just demonstrate some kettle bells,
0:22:42 > 0:22:45which works on muscular endurance,
0:22:45 > 0:22:47and also cardiovascular system.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51So that's kettle bell, you can use it for all different exercises.
0:22:51 > 0:22:55We're also going to show you a little bit of boxing on the pads,
0:22:55 > 0:22:59which works well for coordination, confidence building,
0:22:59 > 0:23:00and also motivation.
0:23:00 > 0:23:03Not just actually hitting things in a destructive manner,
0:23:03 > 0:23:06but actually being able to apply that focus
0:23:06 > 0:23:08in other areas of your life.
0:23:08 > 0:23:09Right, Ben?
0:23:13 > 0:23:14Good. Thank you, Ben.
0:23:14 > 0:23:15APPLAUSE
0:23:20 > 0:23:23So if we were successful tonight,
0:23:23 > 0:23:25we would use the money to fit everything out,
0:23:25 > 0:23:27so it's all in good working order
0:23:27 > 0:23:29and it's safe for people to go in and use.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32The staff and volunteers are going to give up some of their time
0:23:32 > 0:23:35to actually help people work on their own personal fitness goals
0:23:35 > 0:23:36and achievements.
0:23:36 > 0:23:39I'd like to thank you all for coming tonight.
0:23:39 > 0:23:40And let's get a good thing going.
0:23:40 > 0:23:42Thank you.
0:23:42 > 0:23:44For his community gym,
0:23:44 > 0:23:46Adam needs £200 for dumbbells,
0:23:46 > 0:23:49£70 for a dumbbells rack,
0:23:49 > 0:23:51and £275 for a bench press.
0:23:53 > 0:23:55Let's open the floor now to some questions.
0:23:55 > 0:23:57- Yeah.- We've got a question there from that young lady.
0:23:57 > 0:23:59What's your question, please?
0:23:59 > 0:24:01Like most gyms that have membership fees,
0:24:01 > 0:24:04will your gym have a membership fee for the people that are using it?
0:24:04 > 0:24:07No! No, this gym's going to be free of charge
0:24:07 > 0:24:10because the space at the moment is just a waste of space.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13It's a classroom within the community centre that's not used.
0:24:13 > 0:24:14And therefore, by kitting it out,
0:24:14 > 0:24:17we're more or less doing it for people that attend the centre
0:24:17 > 0:24:19who want to work on their health and fitness.
0:24:19 > 0:24:21We work in a highly deprived area.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24Most gyms, they can be £60, £100 a month,
0:24:24 > 0:24:25depending on where you go.
0:24:25 > 0:24:28And people that are not working, or on low income, can't afford that.
0:24:28 > 0:24:30So we want to give them the same opportunities.
0:24:30 > 0:24:33Thanks for your question. Another question for Adam, please.
0:24:33 > 0:24:37I was wondering how you're going to manage the numbers in this gym,
0:24:37 > 0:24:42because people perhaps that have gym memberships might...
0:24:42 > 0:24:46Would you have a criteria for people that can join the gym?
0:24:46 > 0:24:49Yeah, if they're unemployed and they're claiming benefits.
0:24:49 > 0:24:52- Right.- Social needs, that's what we are aiming at.
0:24:52 > 0:24:53I can see where you're going with that.
0:24:53 > 0:24:56You were imagining thousands of people just getting free membership?
0:24:56 > 0:24:59- Yeah.- No, it's a good point. - Yeah, definitely right, yeah.
0:24:59 > 0:25:01- Thank you. - Thank you for your question.
0:25:01 > 0:25:03A round of applause, please, for Adam Redfern. Adam.
0:25:03 > 0:25:05CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:25:05 > 0:25:07Research suggests that when we exercise,
0:25:07 > 0:25:09even just for a few minutes,
0:25:09 > 0:25:12the body releases endorphins that make us feel happier.
0:25:12 > 0:25:14I thought it went all right.
0:25:15 > 0:25:17I were nervous, more nervous than I would have thought,
0:25:17 > 0:25:19but I think that were mainly due to...
0:25:20 > 0:25:22..just not doing that type of thing before.
0:25:24 > 0:25:25But I got there.
0:25:25 > 0:25:29So just one more pitch to hear today before you get to decide.
0:25:29 > 0:25:31But just hold that thought for one moment,
0:25:31 > 0:25:36because last, but by no means least, please welcome Sheila Wainwright.
0:25:42 > 0:25:44- Thank you.- Good luck.- Thank you.
0:25:47 > 0:25:51Well, I've come here tonight because I want to talk about cats.
0:25:52 > 0:25:55But before I talk to you about cats,
0:25:55 > 0:25:59I needed to give you a bit of background information.
0:25:59 > 0:26:01And I'm really, really sorry
0:26:01 > 0:26:04because I'm going to start with a sad beginning.
0:26:04 > 0:26:08But you, I hope, are going to give me a happy ending.
0:26:09 > 0:26:13Retired headteacher Sheila lives in the village of Woolley,
0:26:13 > 0:26:14six miles from Wakefield.
0:26:14 > 0:26:18She and husband John lived happily together for 34 years.
0:26:18 > 0:26:21We had four children between us.
0:26:21 > 0:26:24I was very happy with John, we did lots of travelling together.
0:26:25 > 0:26:26We did have a good life.
0:26:27 > 0:26:29But aged just 59,
0:26:29 > 0:26:33John became ill, and was diagnosed with early-onset dementia.
0:26:35 > 0:26:37I didn't know anything about dementia.
0:26:37 > 0:26:39I didn't know anything about Alzheimer's.
0:26:40 > 0:26:41But I soon learned.
0:26:43 > 0:26:46Sadly and tragically, he began to get violent,
0:26:46 > 0:26:48a chair over my head every now and again.
0:26:49 > 0:26:51And then he was sectioned.
0:26:52 > 0:26:56And then he went into a care home, and he just deteriorated.
0:26:56 > 0:27:00And within six, eight months, he died.
0:27:00 > 0:27:01After John's death,
0:27:01 > 0:27:05Sheila wanted to help other families with dementia sufferers
0:27:05 > 0:27:07by campaigning for funds,
0:27:07 > 0:27:09and a greater awareness of the illness.
0:27:09 > 0:27:13To date, she has raised over £100,000.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16Daughter Rose is immensely proud.
0:27:16 > 0:27:19Since my dad died in 2011,
0:27:19 > 0:27:22my mother has somehow found the wherewithal
0:27:22 > 0:27:26to become a really amazing ambassador for better dementia care.
0:27:26 > 0:27:30I just think she's astonishing and amazing, and I'm so proud of her.
0:27:30 > 0:27:33As part of her fundraising for dementia research,
0:27:33 > 0:27:37Sheila heard about a new type of therapy involving cats.
0:27:37 > 0:27:41And she knew from John's illness how fond he had become of their pet cat.
0:27:41 > 0:27:43He quite liked Sophie,
0:27:43 > 0:27:45but I wouldn't say that he was particularly keen on cats.
0:27:46 > 0:27:48But when he became ill,
0:27:48 > 0:27:52it was as though he found comfort in her.
0:27:52 > 0:27:54And she used to sit and he'd just stroke her.
0:27:55 > 0:27:59But the cats that Sheila was reading about weren't real cats,
0:27:59 > 0:28:01but robotic cats.
0:28:01 > 0:28:04They are specifically designed for dementia patients,
0:28:04 > 0:28:07and respond to stroking and petting.
0:28:07 > 0:28:08They even purr.
0:28:08 > 0:28:10RUMBLING PURRING
0:28:10 > 0:28:13- Say hello. Are you going to say hello?- What does he do?
0:28:14 > 0:28:17Well, he purrs when he's happy.
0:28:18 > 0:28:19IT MEOWS
0:28:19 > 0:28:20He meows!
0:28:20 > 0:28:23Roll over, come on, roll over and have your tummy tickled.
0:28:23 > 0:28:24CHUCKLING
0:28:24 > 0:28:27You can't help laughing at him, can you?
0:28:27 > 0:28:29Michelle McGowan is an Admiral nurse -
0:28:29 > 0:28:32that's a specialist dementia care nurse -
0:28:32 > 0:28:35and has seen patients benefiting from robotic cats.
0:28:35 > 0:28:38There's plenty of research about pet therapy,
0:28:38 > 0:28:41what's produced when you stroke and pet a dog or a cat.
0:28:43 > 0:28:47The feel-good factor and the benefits of that
0:28:47 > 0:28:48are really important.
0:28:48 > 0:28:51Knowing the health benefits of these robotic pets,
0:28:51 > 0:28:54Sheila wants funds to some of get these therapy cats
0:28:54 > 0:28:56to dementia patients in Wakefield.
0:28:56 > 0:29:00Do you remember when Dad used to get really, really angry sometimes?
0:29:00 > 0:29:01Mm.
0:29:01 > 0:29:04I could imagine that he'd probably really enjoy this,
0:29:04 > 0:29:05- don't you think? - PURRING
0:29:05 > 0:29:06MEOW
0:29:07 > 0:29:12So now I've brought one of these cats for you to see.
0:29:12 > 0:29:19And I'd like Matthew to bring our cat called Snowball to meet you.
0:29:19 > 0:29:21AWW-ING
0:29:25 > 0:29:26This is Snowball.
0:29:26 > 0:29:29You'll guess by now, I gather, that it isn't a real cat.
0:29:29 > 0:29:31You have worked that out, have you?
0:29:31 > 0:29:33It is actually a robotic cat,
0:29:33 > 0:29:36and it is made specially for people with dementia.
0:29:36 > 0:29:38As you can see, Snowball is a special cat.
0:29:38 > 0:29:41He can move and twitch and purr and meow for us all.
0:29:41 > 0:29:45And we know that animals are really therapeutic for people,
0:29:45 > 0:29:48not just people living with dementia, but for us all.
0:29:48 > 0:29:51It reduces stress, and it helps improve us mood.
0:29:51 > 0:29:53Unfortunately, some people living with dementia
0:29:53 > 0:29:54can't have animals of their own.
0:29:54 > 0:29:56They can't look after them,
0:29:56 > 0:29:58or the place where they live in doesn't allow pets.
0:29:58 > 0:30:01This is a really great way to get that back into somebody's life.
0:30:01 > 0:30:05And I can just tell you a quick story about a lady
0:30:05 > 0:30:06that this cat has been used with.
0:30:06 > 0:30:08LAUGHTER
0:30:08 > 0:30:11Ah, yeah. A little turn over, here.
0:30:12 > 0:30:15If you sit very quiet, you'll hear him.
0:30:15 > 0:30:16PURRING
0:30:18 > 0:30:22Purring away. This lady grew up on a farm, and she loved animals.
0:30:22 > 0:30:25But unfortunately, she couldn't look after one in her later life
0:30:25 > 0:30:27when she was living with dementia.
0:30:27 > 0:30:29And she was very restless, wanted something to do.
0:30:29 > 0:30:31And it really helped to bring her out of her shell
0:30:31 > 0:30:33when we introduced her to the cat.
0:30:33 > 0:30:35She would introduce the cat to people,
0:30:35 > 0:30:37she would ask people to stroke it,
0:30:37 > 0:30:39she would sit at home and brush the cat.
0:30:39 > 0:30:41She'd even ask her husband to go out and buy cat food for her
0:30:41 > 0:30:42when he went to the shop.
0:30:42 > 0:30:45This cat really helped calm this woman down.
0:30:45 > 0:30:47And hopefully, you can see how it might be really useful
0:30:47 > 0:30:50to have such a friendly little face, when you're living with dementia,
0:30:50 > 0:30:51sat on your lap.
0:30:52 > 0:30:53APPLAUSE
0:30:59 > 0:31:03I really want you to dip deep into your pockets.
0:31:03 > 0:31:09If we had £100 from you tonight, we would be able to buy one cat.
0:31:09 > 0:31:12If we had £200, we'd be able to buy two cats.
0:31:12 > 0:31:16And £300 would be absolutely amazing,
0:31:16 > 0:31:20because we'd give happiness to three people with dementia.
0:31:20 > 0:31:22- Thank you.- Thank you.
0:31:22 > 0:31:23APPLAUSE
0:31:23 > 0:31:24For her therapeutic cats,
0:31:24 > 0:31:28Sheila is looking to raise £100 for one cat,
0:31:28 > 0:31:30and £200 for two cats.
0:31:31 > 0:31:34Now before we open the floor to questions,
0:31:34 > 0:31:36I've got a sneaky feeling - I could be wrong -
0:31:36 > 0:31:39but there's probably a few people that would want to meet Snowball,
0:31:39 > 0:31:41am I right? We've got a volunteer.
0:31:41 > 0:31:43- There we go.- While we're passing Snowball around,
0:31:43 > 0:31:46we'll open the floor. Who's got the first question for Sheila?
0:31:46 > 0:31:49Sheila, I love your concept, I love Snowball, he's gorgeous.
0:31:49 > 0:31:53Can I ask, is it one cat per patient, or do they share?
0:31:53 > 0:31:56If it goes into a private home, it'll be one cat per person.
0:31:56 > 0:31:58If it goes into a care home,
0:31:58 > 0:32:00- I would imagine we'd put more than one in.- Yeah.
0:32:00 > 0:32:02Matthew would know this.
0:32:02 > 0:32:04We could quite happily put a few cats in the care home
0:32:04 > 0:32:06and people could share them,
0:32:06 > 0:32:08and have a bit of a shared experience, as well.
0:32:08 > 0:32:12It depends how closely people bond with the cat, as well.
0:32:12 > 0:32:13Thanks for your question.
0:32:13 > 0:32:16We have one more question, I think, for Sheila.
0:32:16 > 0:32:19Yes, the lady at the back, please.
0:32:19 > 0:32:21If an individual person has them,
0:32:21 > 0:32:24can they have them on a long-term lease,
0:32:24 > 0:32:28or is there a set time that they can borrow one?
0:32:28 > 0:32:29We would be able to -
0:32:29 > 0:32:32depending on how much money we're able to raise -
0:32:32 > 0:32:35get a fair few cats which we would give people free of charge.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37And I don't see there being any time limit
0:32:37 > 0:32:39with how long somebody could keep that.
0:32:39 > 0:32:41Obviously, if people wanted to purchase their own,
0:32:41 > 0:32:44they could keep it for as long as they liked.
0:32:44 > 0:32:46It really depends, person to person.
0:32:46 > 0:32:47Thank you.
0:32:47 > 0:32:49APPLAUSE
0:32:49 > 0:32:52Round of applause, please, for Sheila Wainwright, Matthew,
0:32:52 > 0:32:54and Snowball!
0:32:54 > 0:32:58Care homes that have used therapeutic cats for a year or more
0:32:58 > 0:33:00report calmer, less-agitated patients,
0:33:00 > 0:33:03and in some cases, reduced use of medication.
0:33:03 > 0:33:05I think Snowball was the star of the show, wasn't he?
0:33:05 > 0:33:07- I think he was, actually. - LAUGHTER
0:33:07 > 0:33:08PURRING
0:33:08 > 0:33:10Yes, he performed really well.
0:33:10 > 0:33:12Right, that is it.
0:33:12 > 0:33:16Our four community champions are now backstage.
0:33:16 > 0:33:20Now, shortly you'll get your chance to exercise your democratic right
0:33:20 > 0:33:24to vote for the favourite project that you've seen here today.
0:33:24 > 0:33:26Which project do you think
0:33:26 > 0:33:29the community of Wakefield will benefit from?
0:33:29 > 0:33:33Today, we heard from Tom Long and his internet Pensioner Pit Stop
0:33:33 > 0:33:35for senior citizens...
0:33:35 > 0:33:37CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Yeah, yes!
0:33:41 > 0:33:45The healing power of art for adults with learning disabilities,
0:33:45 > 0:33:48and Trish and Mandy's passion to showcase
0:33:48 > 0:33:50their students' achievements.
0:33:50 > 0:33:52Round of applause for Trish and Mandy, as well.
0:33:52 > 0:33:54CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Yes!
0:33:59 > 0:34:03Adam Redfern's community gym that's open to all.
0:34:03 > 0:34:04A free community gym.
0:34:04 > 0:34:06Round of applause for Adam.
0:34:06 > 0:34:07CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:34:14 > 0:34:16And Sheila Wainwright, Matthew, and Snowball,
0:34:16 > 0:34:20who plan to give some home comfort to dementia patients
0:34:20 > 0:34:22by introducing therapy cats.
0:34:22 > 0:34:24Round of applause for Sheila.
0:34:24 > 0:34:25CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:34:31 > 0:34:37What a fabulous, inspiring group of people we've just heard from today.
0:34:37 > 0:34:38They've done their work now.
0:34:38 > 0:34:42Now, it's time for you to do your work.
0:34:42 > 0:34:44Now, you'll get one chance to vote,
0:34:44 > 0:34:46so make it count.
0:34:46 > 0:34:48So, please, think wisely.
0:34:48 > 0:34:49Let's get voting.
0:34:49 > 0:34:50APPLAUSE
0:34:53 > 0:34:57Everyone voting today has contributed towards a fund
0:34:57 > 0:35:01which totals £510.79.
0:35:01 > 0:35:03As soon as I said, let's get voting,
0:35:03 > 0:35:06boom! Straight out of the chairs and straight over to the box.
0:35:06 > 0:35:08But you know what? All of the pitches that we heard,
0:35:08 > 0:35:11they all had, like, a personal element to them.
0:35:11 > 0:35:13I think it's going to be too close to call, you know.
0:35:13 > 0:35:16I think today's result is going to be very, very tight.
0:35:16 > 0:35:17I couldn't call it.
0:35:20 > 0:35:22I was quite pleased with it.
0:35:22 > 0:35:23I think I could have done it better.
0:35:23 > 0:35:27If I did it again, now, I'm sure I could do it better.
0:35:27 > 0:35:28Well, I thought he did fine.
0:35:28 > 0:35:31Everybody seemed to enjoy it,
0:35:31 > 0:35:33and it put his cause over well.
0:35:33 > 0:35:35So hopefully he's the winner!
0:35:36 > 0:35:37- Oh, I feel good.- Yeah?
0:35:37 > 0:35:40I feel great, because I think Snowball did really well.
0:35:40 > 0:35:42I was very pleased with him.
0:35:42 > 0:35:44He performed just as I wanted him to perform.
0:35:44 > 0:35:47You could tell she was quite nervous to start with,
0:35:47 > 0:35:50but once she got into her flow, I thought she did really well,
0:35:50 > 0:35:54and I think if she could be, she'd still be talking now about the cats.
0:35:54 > 0:35:56We've done the pitch,
0:35:56 > 0:36:00we've done the best we can possibly do, and I'm just glad it's all over.
0:36:00 > 0:36:03I think it's 50-50, to be honest, but I hope he has won it.
0:36:03 > 0:36:06We voted for him, anyway.
0:36:06 > 0:36:07I wish I could have remembered more.
0:36:07 > 0:36:09I had to rely on my notes a lot,
0:36:09 > 0:36:11and I think that was nerves.
0:36:11 > 0:36:14I would have been very proud even if she wasn't my wife.
0:36:14 > 0:36:15She's extremely good.
0:36:16 > 0:36:17CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:36:24 > 0:36:28You know, we've heard some truly amazing community initiatives,
0:36:28 > 0:36:29and if it was down to me,
0:36:29 > 0:36:31I would give you all the money, I really would.
0:36:31 > 0:36:33Honestly, you'd done yourself really, really proud.
0:36:33 > 0:36:38But in this envelope, now, I can reveal who the winner is.
0:36:39 > 0:36:40And the winner is...
0:36:46 > 0:36:48Tom, pensioners online!
0:36:48 > 0:36:50A round of applause for Tom! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:36:50 > 0:36:52Well done, Tom!
0:37:01 > 0:37:03Just take a stand there, Tom.
0:37:06 > 0:37:08Tom, how do you feel?
0:37:08 > 0:37:10Oh... I'm elated.
0:37:10 > 0:37:12Absolutely elated.
0:37:12 > 0:37:14I just want to thank everybody for voting for us.
0:37:14 > 0:37:16It's been a tremendous evening,
0:37:16 > 0:37:20but not only have we succeeded in winning this money,
0:37:20 > 0:37:23but we've got a gentleman in the audience who's just offered us
0:37:23 > 0:37:27some computers, which is absolutely fantastic!
0:37:27 > 0:37:29CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Brilliant.
0:37:29 > 0:37:30Thank you.
0:37:30 > 0:37:32Brilliant.
0:37:36 > 0:37:38Well, Tom, we're looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks' time
0:37:38 > 0:37:40to see the project up and running,
0:37:40 > 0:37:43but it just leaves me to say, this is for you,
0:37:43 > 0:37:45for you to get a good thing going.
0:37:45 > 0:37:47- Tom Long, everybody.- Thank you.
0:37:47 > 0:37:48Thank you.
0:37:48 > 0:37:50CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:37:50 > 0:37:52The right man won, I think. Definitely. Really pleased.
0:37:52 > 0:37:55We know one or two of the people that actually go there,
0:37:55 > 0:37:57and people are dependent on that sort of thing.
0:37:57 > 0:37:59- I'm disappointed for Trish. - Disappointed.
0:37:59 > 0:38:03I think she gave a really, really good presentation, a good pitch.
0:38:03 > 0:38:05I don't think she could have done any better.
0:38:05 > 0:38:07Tom's project was really, really valuable.
0:38:07 > 0:38:09I think it's really important.
0:38:09 > 0:38:12I've already been liaising with Tom,
0:38:12 > 0:38:17because I think there's some work that the WEA can do with them,
0:38:17 > 0:38:20because we have got IT tutors and things like that,
0:38:20 > 0:38:24so I think we've come up with a little bit of partnership work
0:38:24 > 0:38:25in there.
0:38:25 > 0:38:28I feel a little bit disappointed that we didn't win it,
0:38:28 > 0:38:31but I am really happy for Tom,
0:38:31 > 0:38:33and I think it bodes well in future,
0:38:33 > 0:38:35showing the terrific work that people are doing.
0:38:35 > 0:38:38Lots of people have come up to me and said lovely things.
0:38:38 > 0:38:40Three people have asked for my address
0:38:40 > 0:38:42because they want to know more about the cats
0:38:42 > 0:38:45and they want to know more about Matthew and the service.
0:38:45 > 0:38:47So I couldn't ask for more than that.
0:38:50 > 0:38:52Tom, Tom, Tom. Well done.
0:38:52 > 0:38:54- Thank you very much. - How does it feel? How does it feel?
0:38:54 > 0:38:56It feels absolutely great.
0:38:56 > 0:38:58- Brilliant. Well done. - I feel fantastic, now.
0:38:58 > 0:39:00First thing we're going to do tomorrow
0:39:00 > 0:39:02is move a section of the office,
0:39:02 > 0:39:03get it laid out ready,
0:39:03 > 0:39:05and then we'll start and put the computers in,
0:39:05 > 0:39:06get everything in.
0:39:18 > 0:39:22As the first frosts appear and the days get shorter,
0:39:22 > 0:39:25four weeks later, we're back in Wakefield,
0:39:25 > 0:39:29to see how Tom is getting on with creating his Pensioner Pit Stop
0:39:29 > 0:39:30in the old town hall.
0:39:30 > 0:39:35If I remember rightly, it was £510.79.
0:39:35 > 0:39:37We knew exactly what we wanted,
0:39:37 > 0:39:40which was a laptop and a printer,
0:39:40 > 0:39:43because we think it's important that they can take away with them
0:39:43 > 0:39:45what they've actually seen on screen.
0:39:45 > 0:39:50Oh, and I mustn't forget, three chairs and two jars of coffee.
0:39:50 > 0:39:53So basically that's what we spent the money on.
0:39:53 > 0:39:56Within a week of the pitch, we'd actually got the whole thing set up.
0:39:56 > 0:39:58It was very crude, initially,
0:39:58 > 0:40:02but we've refined it since then, quite appreciably,
0:40:02 > 0:40:05and now we've started the general advertising.
0:40:05 > 0:40:08So we expect in the run-up to Christmas and into the New Year
0:40:08 > 0:40:11to have quite a lot of appointments coming forward.
0:40:13 > 0:40:17By word of mouth alone, the Pensioner Pit Stop is already busy.
0:40:17 > 0:40:19Now, what are you looking for this morning?
0:40:19 > 0:40:23I tell you what, I want you to help me to find a child's gardening book.
0:40:23 > 0:40:24Is this a Christmas gift?
0:40:24 > 0:40:26Yes, it is, it's for the stocking.
0:40:26 > 0:40:29There's one or two, look, here, that come up straight away.
0:40:29 > 0:40:31- Oh, yeah.- Children's gardening,
0:40:31 > 0:40:34gardening laboratory for children, personalised.
0:40:34 > 0:40:35You see, online, as they say,
0:40:35 > 0:40:37you can find all sorts of places
0:40:37 > 0:40:41where they stock these things that you don't otherwise.
0:40:41 > 0:40:44Came into the office today to book my train ticket
0:40:44 > 0:40:46because I've no idea how to do it at home,
0:40:46 > 0:40:48so Sue has now shown me.
0:40:48 > 0:40:51So now we need to know where you want to go from...
0:40:51 > 0:40:54- I want to go from Wakefield to London.- Right.
0:40:54 > 0:40:56Do you want to renew your bus pass, Margaret?
0:40:56 > 0:40:59- Yes, please.- Oh, yeah, it's running out, isn't it?
0:40:59 > 0:41:01- I just want to know how to do it online.- Right.
0:41:01 > 0:41:04It's just that I'm nervous of the computer
0:41:04 > 0:41:07as to whether I press the wrong key or not.
0:41:07 > 0:41:11But I've been told by my sons that you can't break it!
0:41:13 > 0:41:16But what about the extra offers of help from the audience
0:41:16 > 0:41:18after the pitch?
0:41:18 > 0:41:22One gentleman offered us a computer and then came a bit later and said,
0:41:22 > 0:41:25"Oh, my brother's closing his shop. Would you like three or four more?"
0:41:25 > 0:41:28And that's brilliant because we're now thinking,
0:41:28 > 0:41:32from that, of using the office across the hallway downstairs
0:41:32 > 0:41:35to set up a computer cafe.
0:41:36 > 0:41:39And for the runners-up, what about their projects?
0:41:39 > 0:41:41Are they still just a dream?
0:41:42 > 0:41:44Sheila wanted to raise funds for
0:41:44 > 0:41:46robotic therapy cats for dementia patients.
0:41:46 > 0:41:48Since the pitch,
0:41:48 > 0:41:51I've set up a fund in my Rotary Club in Wakefield,
0:41:51 > 0:41:54and I'm taking the cat with me
0:41:54 > 0:41:56whenever I go to talk about dementia.
0:41:57 > 0:42:01And we've got about £450 at the moment,
0:42:01 > 0:42:06and only this morning I received a cheque for £110 from somebody.
0:42:06 > 0:42:08It's really quite exciting.
0:42:08 > 0:42:11Trish wanted to organise an art exhibition
0:42:11 > 0:42:14for her adult students with learning difficulties.
0:42:14 > 0:42:18Since the pitch, one or two things have happened, very positive.
0:42:19 > 0:42:21I had got somebody in the audience
0:42:21 > 0:42:25who has agreed to put some of the pictures up in his salon,
0:42:25 > 0:42:28and do some fundraising for us in the New Year.
0:42:28 > 0:42:32A local community centre have also been interested in the project
0:42:32 > 0:42:34and finding out more about it,
0:42:34 > 0:42:38and so I'm marching forward to late spring
0:42:38 > 0:42:42with the possibility of the big exhibition that we planned,
0:42:42 > 0:42:47because it's really, really inspired the students to do even more.
0:42:47 > 0:42:50Adam wanted to set up a community gym for all.
0:42:50 > 0:42:53And whilst he didn't get the funds on the day,
0:42:53 > 0:42:56local builders have volunteered to do repairs on the gym roof.
0:42:56 > 0:42:59And in the New Year, he's planning to get fundraising.
0:42:59 > 0:43:02So it seems like all four projects will happen.
0:43:02 > 0:43:07That's a testament to the people power of the locals in Wakefield.
0:43:07 > 0:43:09It doesn't end with the pitch,
0:43:09 > 0:43:14it doesn't with the money and setting up the equipment.
0:43:14 > 0:43:16It's just going to go on and on and on!