0:00:02 > 0:00:06It's Sport Relief time again and the nation is getting ready
0:00:06 > 0:00:10and set to raise money for charities at home and abroad.
0:00:10 > 0:00:11So, Songs Of Praise is joining in.
0:00:11 > 0:00:14We've come to St Peter's in Warwickshire,
0:00:14 > 0:00:16where they're doing their bit inside the church.
0:00:16 > 0:00:19Welcome to a rather different edition of Songs Of Praise!
0:00:22 > 0:00:25Curling in the pews?! What's that all about?
0:00:25 > 0:00:28Who exactly benefits from Sport Relief? More on that later.
0:00:28 > 0:00:32The athlete aiming to make history at the Commonwealth Games.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35And some stirring sporting hymns and songs.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49Every two years, Sport Relief brings the nation together
0:00:49 > 0:00:53to get active, have fun, and raise life-changing amounts of money.
0:00:53 > 0:00:55And if you're on the hunt for inspiration
0:00:55 > 0:00:58for something you can do, look no further than this place.
0:01:02 > 0:01:05Six rural churches have come together to create
0:01:05 > 0:01:06the Edgehill Games,
0:01:06 > 0:01:10a mix of sports and activities anyone can get involved with.
0:01:10 > 0:01:12Back where you started.
0:01:12 > 0:01:14So, first of all, Barry, tell us what's going on today?
0:01:14 > 0:01:16It's very noisy! It is very noisy, yeah!
0:01:16 > 0:01:19We're having some fun today with the Edgehill Winter Games.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21It's sort of a reprise of something we did in the summer of 2012
0:01:21 > 0:01:24with the Olympics, with a bit of an inter-village competition.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27We've got some of the kids from the local schools involved
0:01:27 > 0:01:29with a few different events with a winter theme to them.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31So, talk us through the events.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33Because some have got some rather peculiar names!
0:01:33 > 0:01:37Well, we have got a downhill computer game, skiing.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40We've got snowball dodge ball. We're having some fun with that.
0:01:40 > 0:01:42We've got indoor curling, running on ball bearings.
0:01:42 > 0:01:43And that's working well.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46And we've got a game called the Leaning Tower of Kneelers.
0:01:46 > 0:01:47Did you come up with that? Yes.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50It's a sort of relay game where they've got to build a large tower
0:01:50 > 0:01:53of kneelers and see how high they can get in a set time.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55More of that in a minute.
0:01:55 > 0:01:57And our first song with a sporting theme
0:01:57 > 0:01:59ought to get your feet tapping!
0:04:01 > 0:04:04If that hasn't tired you out, then this certainly will!
0:04:06 > 0:04:07BELLS RING
0:04:10 > 0:04:14Oh, hello! So, as you can see, things are in full swing.
0:04:14 > 0:04:15Let's go and have a little bit of a word
0:04:15 > 0:04:17and a wander round some of our participants.
0:04:17 > 0:04:21We have Lizzy here, who as you can see, is taking part in the snow...
0:04:21 > 0:04:23what's it called, Lizzy? The Snowball Challenge.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25Now, loads of the lads are going straight for the 20s
0:04:25 > 0:04:28up at the top there. What are your own personal tactics?
0:04:28 > 0:04:30Well, I'm going to go for the lower numbers first.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34And then if I get those, go for the big 20. Good thinking. Love it.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37Well done. All the best with that. Try not to hit us as we go through!
0:04:37 > 0:04:39Over here, underneath the stained glass windows,
0:04:39 > 0:04:43a bit of ski slalom going on. Enjoying yourselves, gentlemen? ALL: Yes!
0:04:43 > 0:04:46Live high-five, excellent! Let's make our way back through here.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49Excuse me, everybody. We've got a bit of bell ringing going on.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52You might be able to hear that in the background.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54And here is the curling court.
0:04:54 > 0:04:57Perhaps the only curling court in the world that is marked out
0:04:57 > 0:05:01with pew cushions! Darryl is in position. So, let's do this.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04Darryl, ready to curl? Yeah! Curl!
0:05:05 > 0:05:07CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:05:09 > 0:05:12Great curling! Well done! Champion!
0:05:14 > 0:05:17For the vicar, Barry, this isn't just silly fun.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19One of the values we have as a church,
0:05:19 > 0:05:22one of our roles is to grow community.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25That's our own personal growth, but actually wanting to draw people
0:05:25 > 0:05:27together where we can know each other more,
0:05:27 > 0:05:30make new friendships and strengthen old ones. And have some fun!
0:05:30 > 0:05:32There's still time to get involved.
0:05:32 > 0:05:38And if you want more information, go to bbc.co.uk/sportrelief.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42We'll find out later which of these teams wins gold.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52INSTRUMENTAL
0:08:15 > 0:08:16CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:08:22 > 0:08:25At this year's Commonwealth Games, London 2012 silver medal winner
0:08:25 > 0:08:28Stef Reid is hoping to make history.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31Remarkably, in Glasgow, she wants to compete with the able-bodied
0:08:31 > 0:08:33athletes in the long jump.
0:08:33 > 0:08:36My dad is Glaswegian and I've declared for Scotland.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38So the way the Commonwealth Games works is that
0:08:38 > 0:08:41it's an able-bodied competition, but they do pick a few Para events.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45And initially mine was chosen, but unfortunately,
0:08:45 > 0:08:46they took my event out.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49And I was devastated and I just thought,
0:08:49 > 0:08:51"Gosh, you know, why not just try
0:08:51 > 0:08:54"and qualify for Commonwealths as an able-bodied competitor?"
0:08:54 > 0:08:56So you're really pushing the boundaries of sport?
0:08:56 > 0:08:59Erm, yeah, I guess in a sense. But I know it's doable.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01COMMENTATOR: Stefanie Reid...
0:09:01 > 0:09:03Stef must jump over six metres if she is to compete -
0:09:03 > 0:09:05a huge challenge.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08But I wouldn't be surprised if she achieved that goal,
0:09:08 > 0:09:09considering how far she's come
0:09:09 > 0:09:13since she was hit by the propellers of a boat when she was just 16.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16I had deep lacerations to my right leg and...
0:09:16 > 0:09:19but a much more serious cut to my lower back.
0:09:19 > 0:09:23And they took me to the closest clinic and, you know,
0:09:23 > 0:09:24they did the best they could.
0:09:24 > 0:09:27And by that point my parents had managed to come.
0:09:27 > 0:09:31And I remember just being furious at the clinic doctor,
0:09:31 > 0:09:34because he sent them in... to say goodbye.
0:09:34 > 0:09:38You know, I was 16 and I did not... I wasn't ready to die.
0:09:38 > 0:09:43And I was scared and, erm, that was the first time I really prayed
0:09:43 > 0:09:45and asked God, you know, "Please save my life."
0:09:45 > 0:09:49And God listened and he heard that prayer and I know he saved my life.
0:09:49 > 0:09:54I remember waking up in Recovery and my mum walked in.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56And she couldn't look at me.
0:09:56 > 0:10:02And she came over and said, "Stefanie, I'm so sorry.
0:10:02 > 0:10:06"We did everything we could, but they had to amputate."
0:10:06 > 0:10:09And I was very...
0:10:10 > 0:10:11..angry.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15With...? What, yourself? With the situation? With God?
0:10:17 > 0:10:21I think with God. I just thought, "This isn't what I signed up for.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23"You know, why would you save my life
0:10:23 > 0:10:26"and take away the one thing that I loved most?"
0:10:26 > 0:10:29What I find amazing is that you fundamentally believe
0:10:29 > 0:10:32that God has this perfect plan for your life.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36Even though, at the age of 16, He took away the one thing
0:10:36 > 0:10:38that you felt was the most important thing in your life.
0:10:38 > 0:10:42Hmm, he did, but you know, the thing is even with that,
0:10:42 > 0:10:47I still trusted him. And I've just seen how he's given it back to me.
0:10:47 > 0:10:51Just, you know, in a way that I never, I never expected.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53And I think, you know, God will surprise you like that.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57And, you know, I said it before, I think ultimately
0:10:57 > 0:11:00God is more concerned with our growth than our comfort.
0:11:02 > 0:11:04For Sport Relief, Stef and I are now off to visit a charity
0:11:04 > 0:11:09who use sport and exercise to inspire people facing homelessness.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59For some young people, life can be very tough.
0:13:59 > 0:14:01Faced with poverty and homelessness,
0:14:01 > 0:14:03they don't just need a roof over their heads,
0:14:03 > 0:14:06but people to believe in them.
0:14:06 > 0:14:11This is YMCA Crewe, who look after a number of homeless young people.
0:14:11 > 0:14:14But with the help of Sport Relief, it's much more than just a hostel.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21Paralympic silver medallist Stef Reid is taking
0:14:21 > 0:14:24a break from training and we're paying them a visit.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29One way they try and engage with young people is through sport
0:14:29 > 0:14:30and exercise.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32Today, there's a Zumba session,
0:14:32 > 0:14:35specially for young women affected by homelessness.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37And Stef can't help but get involved.
0:14:39 > 0:14:40CHEERING
0:14:40 > 0:14:41While Stef is "Zumba-ing",
0:14:41 > 0:14:45it's an opportunity for me to find out more about the charity.
0:14:45 > 0:14:48When I first thought about coming to the Crewe YMCA,
0:14:48 > 0:14:51I didn't think I'd see a Zumba class! You try all sorts here!
0:14:51 > 0:14:53We do a whole host of programmes.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57Being homeless is just a symptom for any of us.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00It's something that's happened to us, it doesn't define us.
0:15:00 > 0:15:04So what we try and do is obviously provide them somewhere to stay,
0:15:04 > 0:15:05of course we would.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08But then really what we're looking at are the underpinning issues.
0:15:08 > 0:15:10But more importantly, the underpinning strengths
0:15:10 > 0:15:12and talents that people have got.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16So what we're trying, with everything that we do, is to turn lights on.
0:15:16 > 0:15:19It's not every day a Paralympic medallist turns up.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22And her story has captured their imagination.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24I was in an accident, I was in hospital,
0:15:24 > 0:15:26and that was a really devastating time for me.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29I mean, I was so thankful to still be alive.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31But at the same time, I just...
0:15:32 > 0:15:36I just didn't really want to experience life without my foot.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39I would love to hear about what you guys are doing here
0:15:39 > 0:15:44and what is one of the best things that you've learned while being here?
0:15:44 > 0:15:48Independent living. How to do things independently and on your own.
0:15:48 > 0:15:53And that you can get the experience and overcome anything you want,
0:15:53 > 0:15:56really. Mmm. If you just try.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58What do you think would have happened
0:15:58 > 0:16:01if you hadn't found the YMCA Crewe here?
0:16:01 > 0:16:05Where do you think you would be now? In a cardboard box, wouldn't you?!
0:16:05 > 0:16:09Probably! Cardboard box in Aldi car park!
0:16:12 > 0:16:14No, you'd be more at rock bottom, wouldn't you?
0:16:14 > 0:16:16You wouldn't have any support
0:16:16 > 0:16:18and you wouldn't have anyone by your side. Hard.
0:16:18 > 0:16:21What do you think you've learned from speaking to this great
0:16:21 > 0:16:22Paralympian today?
0:16:22 > 0:16:25I think the most I've learned is that, obviously, to have,
0:16:25 > 0:16:28like, not your fault, that's such a big thing that's, you know,
0:16:28 > 0:16:31it's such a big thing to lose.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34And then, obviously, a lot of us in here have just lost our home
0:16:34 > 0:16:37and whatever, stuff like that, but, yeah, for you to, like,
0:16:37 > 0:16:39still go on with what you want to do
0:16:39 > 0:16:42and still make the best out of it, you know, even after such a horrible
0:16:42 > 0:16:45thing happened to you, gives, I think,
0:16:45 > 0:16:48like, us a bit of inspiration to just get up and do stuff.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51It's so funny, cos my...
0:16:51 > 0:16:55The way that you feel about me is the way that I feel about you,
0:16:55 > 0:17:00and I don't know what it's like to be in a position where I don't have a
0:17:00 > 0:17:05home to go back to, and I just want you to know I think you guys have all
0:17:05 > 0:17:07been a huge encouragement to me.
0:19:25 > 0:19:29All money raised by Sport Relief is spent making a difference to people,
0:19:29 > 0:19:32both abroad and here at home.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36At this church in Cardiff, for example, they support
0:19:36 > 0:19:39a charity with a special musical way of changing lives.
0:19:39 > 0:19:40I'm Jan Gould
0:19:40 > 0:19:43and I'm the priest in charge at the Church of the Resurrection,
0:19:43 > 0:19:47which is in the parish of Glan Ely, in the west of Cardiff.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51It's been quite well known in the past for being
0:19:51 > 0:19:53a very deprived area,
0:19:53 > 0:19:56and there are obviously still many families today who struggle
0:19:56 > 0:20:00financially, particularly in the current economic climate, and those
0:20:00 > 0:20:04families wouldn't really be able to afford music lessons ordinarily.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10Making Music, Changing Lives is a project where we basically
0:20:10 > 0:20:14give children the opportunity to learn an orchestral instrument.
0:20:20 > 0:20:24When you start you don't have a clue about how to play an instrument
0:20:24 > 0:20:29or what you're going to do, and then once they've taught you, cos they're
0:20:29 > 0:20:32really good teachers, and once they've, like, helped you,
0:20:32 > 0:20:34then it's really easy to play it.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36If you've never learned an instrument you can come here
0:20:36 > 0:20:38and they'll help you learn an instrument
0:20:38 > 0:20:41and it's good cos you can mingle with other people.
0:20:41 > 0:20:43Meet other people you didn't know before.
0:20:43 > 0:20:45You can learn a lot of music.
0:20:45 > 0:20:49You can play whatever instrument you want.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52These children are used to performing for each other,
0:20:52 > 0:20:53but today, it's another matter.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58World-renowned Welsh tenor Rhys Meirion regularly
0:20:58 > 0:21:01performs in front of the world's finest orchestras to huge audiences,
0:21:01 > 0:21:04but today, for a special one-off concert,
0:21:04 > 0:21:06we've asked him to sing
0:21:06 > 0:21:08with the Making Music, Changing Lives orchestra.
0:21:08 > 0:21:11But can they pull it off?
0:21:11 > 0:21:13# Sleep, my child
0:21:13 > 0:21:17# And peace attend thee
0:21:17 > 0:21:23# All through the night. #
0:21:23 > 0:21:26One of the things we've really noticed with the children
0:21:26 > 0:21:29since they've been developing their musical skills is that they
0:21:29 > 0:21:34have an increased sense of self worth, an increased confidence.
0:21:34 > 0:21:35# The night... #
0:21:35 > 0:21:39But, you know, how could it be any other way when we've put them
0:21:39 > 0:21:41on a stage and they're playing to an audience
0:21:41 > 0:21:43and then they get rapturous applause?
0:21:43 > 0:21:46What does that do to a child? Money can't buy that.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49It's what the music gives them.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52# In slumber sleeping... #
0:21:52 > 0:21:56For me, music and God are pretty much one and the same thing.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59It's all about what's deep in our core.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03# All through the night. #
0:22:06 > 0:22:08CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:22:12 > 0:22:14A resounding success.
0:22:19 > 0:22:23Now then, you are the leader of this orchestra. No, I'm not. You are.
0:22:23 > 0:22:26How old are you? Eight. Eight years old?
0:22:26 > 0:22:28This is my third year, yeah.
0:22:28 > 0:22:32Wow! So what do you enjoy most about being in this orchestra?
0:22:32 > 0:22:34What do you enjoy? Being the leader!
0:22:34 > 0:22:37Well, you said you weren't the leader earlier, but you are, aren't you?
0:22:37 > 0:22:41Yeah. Yes. And you know, it's a very important role. No, I'm not.
0:22:41 > 0:22:44Everybody has to follow you. No, they don't.
0:22:44 > 0:22:47They have to follow the conductor. Yes, and you as well. No, not me.
0:22:47 > 0:22:49Right. Only the conductor.
0:25:39 > 0:25:43I'm sure you'll agree Sport Relief supports some incredible charities.
0:25:43 > 0:25:45And the good news is, you can help.
0:25:45 > 0:25:48To donate ?5 to Sport Relief right now,
0:25:48 > 0:25:51just text "SONG" to 70005,
0:25:51 > 0:25:54and Sport Relief will get ?5 and help transform
0:25:54 > 0:25:59the life of vulnerable people all over the UK and across the world.
0:25:59 > 0:26:03Texts cost ?5 plus your standard network message charge,
0:26:03 > 0:26:06and the whole of that ?5 goes to Sport Relief.
0:26:06 > 0:26:08You must be over 16
0:26:08 > 0:26:11and you must have the bill payer's permission, as well.
0:26:11 > 0:26:15If you want any more details, or full terms and conditions,
0:26:15 > 0:26:18just go to bbc.co.uk/sportrelief.
0:29:01 > 0:29:03Father, we thank you for the gift of sport,
0:29:03 > 0:29:06and for the way that it beings communities together.
0:29:08 > 0:29:10And help us to reach our full potential.
0:29:11 > 0:29:16Challenged by your love, help us care for those around us.
0:29:17 > 0:29:20Bringing healing and hope to those in need.
0:29:26 > 0:29:30Snowballs have flown, kneelers have tumbled and vital money
0:29:30 > 0:29:34has been raised for Sport Relief at the Edgehill Winter Games.
0:29:34 > 0:29:38Now all that remains is the medal ceremony.
0:29:38 > 0:29:42So, in third place, in the bronze medal position, the Rascals!
0:29:42 > 0:29:44Come on, the Rascals.
0:29:45 > 0:29:50So, in second place, in silver medal position, the Canton Cruisers!
0:29:50 > 0:29:51CHEERING
0:29:52 > 0:29:56No shame in winning silver. There's no shame.
0:29:56 > 0:30:01The winners of the Edgehill Winter Games are Team Joshua.
0:30:01 > 0:30:02CHEERING
0:30:05 > 0:30:06Here you go, Aidan. Well done.
0:30:06 > 0:30:08Great headband. Tommy.
0:30:10 > 0:30:11There you go.
0:30:11 > 0:30:13We've enjoyed our great Edgehill Winter Games
0:30:13 > 0:30:16and raised plenty of money for Sport Relief as well.
0:30:16 > 0:30:19Time for one last hymn, Thine Be The Glory.
0:30:21 > 0:30:22HE LAUGHS
0:30:22 > 0:30:24Steady on!
0:33:25 > 0:33:29Next week, Eamonn celebrates St Patrick's Day in Londonderry,
0:33:29 > 0:33:32and meets men and women inspired by Ireland's patron saint.
0:33:33 > 0:33:36There will be great hymns from the city's Guildhall
0:33:36 > 0:33:40and a performance from Derry singer-songwriter Eilidh Patterson.