Podcast
‘A Slice of Bread and Butter’ tells the stories of the people that make TBBT what it is and about life in our communities.
Giving voice to some of The Bread and Butter Thing’s members and volunteers, these are the everyday stories about the impact of Bread and Butter’s work and why people join our affordable food scheme.
Back to school with the Midday Assistants
Mark and Fiona are joined by a group of volunteers from TBBT's Dallam hub in Warrington - Rachael, Sara, Gemma and Gary - to learn how volunteering with TBBT got them back to school and on to work.
Blue Cheese and Curry with Steven from Darlington
Mark and Fiona are joined by Steven from Darlington in this second Impact Report special episode. They talk more facts and figures from the 2022 member survey, coping with life's curve balls and the best way to eat blue cheese.
Mark and Fiona’s ‘Top of the Crops’
As TBBT launches the results of its 2022 member survey and impact report, Mark and Fiona discuss the headlines, the stats and what's in store for the months ahead.
It's a family affair with Shireen
We're back! Mark and Fiona meet volunteer and member Shireen to talk about the challenges of fulltime caring, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and making TBBT a family affair. Plus some big news about Comic Relief and Sainbury's.
Getting behind the scenes at TBBT
In a special episode of A Slice of Bread and Butter, Fiona quizzes Mark on how TBBT came into existence, its role on the frontline of the cost of living crisis and plans for the future.
Posh Veg with Elaine and Pauline from Leadgate
Elaine and Pauline from Leadgate helped launch one of TBBT's newest hubs in County Durham. They join Mark and Fiona to talk life in a post-industrial town, making TBBT a family affair and why aubergines are posh.
Christmas Fun with Arnd from Salford
Mark and Fiona meet the man behind Manchester's Christmas markets, Arnd from Salford. They talk about surplus food and the environment, and bringing German sausages to glühwein to the UK.
Powering Up with Leah from Darlington
Mark and Fiona meet Leah from Darlington and talk about the challenges of pre-pay meters, putting the kids first and keeping up with homework.
Vegetable Delights with Sandra from Oldham
This week Mark and Fiona meet Sandra who volunteers at TBBT's OL1 hub in Oldham. They chat about being a TBBT volunteer, discovering new vegetable delights and top tips for rustling up a soup.
On The Decks With Kelvin from Tameside
Mark and Fiona meet TBBT member, Kelvin, to talk about life on Universal Credit, the social benefits of TBBT and online DJ’ing.
A Slice of Bread and Butter: Trailer
‘A Slice of Bread and Butter’ tells the stories of the people that make TBBT what it is and about life in its communities.