In Episode 2 of Meet the Mancunian Season 9, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe chats with Spirit of Manchester Award winner Josh Deegan!
Josh shares his journey from volunteer to community hero, using fitness and sports to bring people together in Wythenshawe. Happy Somedays now offers free activities, from football to festivals, for all ages and abilities.
Episode highlights:
(01:06) Meet Josh Deegan
(02:30) The Birth of Happy Somedays
(04:52) Expanding Beyond Football
(11:14) The Spirit of Manchester Award
(12:37) Starting Similar Movements
(15:44) Life Lessons and Personal Journey
Don’t miss Josh’s advice for creating change and community.